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WDC turns from yellow to purple

Cape Town's reign as the World Design Capital 2014 has come to an end, and what a year it's been with a number of successfully launched projects. Tapei will be taking over the WDC title in 2016; purple will be the official colour.

The second season of 21 Icons of South Africa has featured its 12th icon, Pregs Govender, human rights and gender activist. Watch the video and learn more about this SA icon and what she's done for the country.

Last up in top story news, David Sylvester looks at three factors that will make or break your email marketing campaign.

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Weekly top stories
Why these brands are growing

Louise Marsland

Global strategic marketing consultancy Added Value has found that brands that tap into cultural relevance and prove themselves to be authentic, honest, all natural, with a good story to tell, have brought back a traditional craft...

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Funding the tech startup: South Africa's next hurdle

John Harvey

Such is the tech age in which we now live that the word "startup" automatically translates as a new company whose business is centred on digital innovations like apps, algorithms and other technologies...

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Hot 91.9FM turns up the heat on Joburg's community radio offering

Leigh Andrews

The saddest moment of my youth? When Sasha Martinengo and Ian F, AKA the best radio team ever, disbanded. Imagine my excitement at hearing they'll be back together soon...

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Advertising
Grand Prix at the end of rainbow for The MediaShop

Danette Breitenbach

The MediaShop has been awarded the Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) Roger Garlick Grand Prix Award for the Coke Rainbow campaign... read more>>
Combined AdFocus and The Annual Awards take place in November
A new event, The Annual AdFocus Awards, will take place at RoomFive in Rivonia on 26 November. This event is the combination of the Financial Mail's AdFocus Award and the Jeremy Maggs' The Annual awards... read more>>
Promise packs an integrated punch

Issued by Promise Digital

The evolution of Egg Films

Issued by Egg Films

Garmin launch their new brand campaign, 'Where Were You When You Last Felt Alive?'

Issued by Garmin

FCB Joburg, Coca-Cola South Africa head Loeries Official Rankings for 2014

Issued by FCB South Africa

Terence Neale of Egg Films ranked #1 director

Issued by Egg Films

MetropolitanRepublic appoints Karen Ballenden as MD

Issued by MetropolitanRepublic

Branding
Value of city brands to be discussed at SA Competitiveness Forum
Brand South Africa will host the second annual South African Competitiveness Forum (SACF) on 4-5 November 2014 at EY (Ernest and Young) in Sandton... read more>>
How email impacts your brand in the workplace

Donna Rachelson, Issued by Branding and Marketing YOU

The economics of branding: Positioning for maximum value

Gerhard Reinecke, Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects

CRM
Inbound marketing with CRM changing how business is done

Issued by Maximizer Software

CSI
Holding out for a hero

Issued by Picture Tree

Doing good should also be good for business

Chris Midgley, Issued by Blast Brand Catalysts

Television and radio presenters look to make a difference in society

Issued by Martin Glitz and Glamour

Design
[WDC2014] Cape Town shows off for WDC2014 convocation ceremony

Leigh Andrews

Cape Town's reign as the official World Design Capital city of 2014 has come to an end. Here's what you can expect as Taipei takes on the creativity chalice as WDC2016... read more>>
Exploring the endless possibilities of electroluminescent wire - the world's only flexible lighting product

Issued by Firewater Group

Digital
[NewsMaker] Allurelle Healing

Louise Marsland

The NewsMaker series this week features Allurelle Healing, digital campaign manager at Habari Media. Her responsibilities include campaign management on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, BBC, All4women... read more>>
Entries open for 2015 IAB South Africa Bookmarks Awards
The inaugural IAB Digital Summit will precede the 2015 IAB South Africa Bookmarks Awards. Both will be held on 19 February 2015 at the Turbine Hall in Newtown Precinct, Johannesburg... read more>>
The Internet of Things here to stay

Jacques de Jager

Rogerwilco shortlisted for three Assegai Awards

Issued by Rogerwilco

adidas ZX Flux Street Party employs cutting-edge animated digital projections

Issued by Moving Tactics

McCann scoops a digital award at the African Cristal Festival!

Issued by McCann Worldgroup

The power of a tweet: Heavy Chef October to focus on Twitter's growth in Africa

Issued by World Wide Creative

POPI compliance: Will your company culture play a supporting role?

Alison Treadaway, Issued by Striata SA

Direct Marketing
Three factors that will make or break your email marketing campaign

David Sylvester

Email marketing has evolved from the 'spam age' and has since found its place as one of the most cost and time-effective marketing tools that can be used at the forefront of almost any marketing campaign... read more>>
A basic wine guide Z-CARD for Backsberg consumers this festive season

Issued by PocketMedia

Education & Training
Breaking the expensive call centre cycle of recruiting, training and churning

Ivanna Granelli

There are few business operations that are more challenging from a human resources perspective than running a call centre... read more>>
Strategic planning insights for brand custodians: Cape Town, 29 October

Issued by Stratplanning

Damelin KZN receives Golden Arrow Award for excellence in the education sector

Issued by Damelin

Learnerships are key to addressing SA's skills shortage

Vanessa Gibb, Issued by NATIVE VML

AfriGIS Learnership, in association with CTU Training Solutions and MICT SETA

Issued by AfriGIS

Events & Conferencing
[FutureTech]: Embracing technology trends to satisfy consumers' wants

Leigh Andrews

'Altered Realities', a World Design Cape Town 2014 initiative, presented by Popular Mechanics in association with Autodesk and BMW, last week, gave a glimpse of the techie future... read more>>
[FutureTech] Insight into technology's role in your life - now and in the future

Leigh Andrews

When a conference programme mentions 'zombie zoology' and 'the nature of dark energy', you know it's going to be a goodie. 'Altered Realities', presented by Popular Mechanics, didn't disappoint... read more>>
Dettol global relay - Give Life a Hand

Issued by Tungsten

Digital Planet Summit 2014

Issued by Tungsten

Exhibitions
[WDC2014] puts the spotlight on local creative genius

Leigh Andrews

When Cape Town was named World Design Capital 2014, not many people took notice. They did this weekend, with the WDC2014 Design House Exhibition on at the Stadium until last Saturday... read more>>
Africa's only dedicated furniture, décor and design trade expo continues to innovate

Issued by Inspire Trade Exhibition

Magazines
John Brown Media chosen as publisher for @Total magazine

Issued by John Brown

Turning risk to opportunity - RISKAFRICA magazine announces new focus

Issued by COSA Media

Media
[Antifragility] Just another manic New Media Monday

Jessica Taylor

The second instalment of New Media Mondays on (ahem) Monday, 13 October at Priest Post Production in Woodstock, was centred on antifragility, a newish concept coined by Nassim Taleb... read more>>
Fergus Sampson resigns from Media 24, Davidson as acting head
The Mediashop's 'Coke Rainbow' claims Roger Garlick Grand Prix at the inaugural AMASA Awards ceremony

Issued by AMASA

Mobile
How to make your mobile app go global

Ian Henderson

Putting mobile apps within reach of a global audience is one of the easiest steps companies can take to tap into the market of more than one billion potential online smartphone customers... read more>>
Exponential Interactive launches mobile and tablet solution, Appsnack, in South Africa

Issued by Exponential

Manser to share epic adventure experiences

Issued by ITWeb

Tastic Red Pot campaign brings home a Global Smarties!

Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

Newspapers
Media agencies win with Son

Issued by Son

Online Media
Bloggers ready for October MRPSport BlogOlympics in Durban
The second edition of the MRPSport BlogOlympics takes place at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on 23 October 2014, where 24 of South Africa's influential sports and lifestyle bloggers... read more>>
OOH
Where will out of home advertising lead us?

Ingrid von Stein

As new forms of advertising come to the fore (especially via mobile devices), many have questioned the future role that OOH advertising will play... read more>>
Coffee and conversation and campus with WeChat

Issued by Tag 8

PR & Communications
[21 Icons - Season 2] Pregs Govender
21 ICONS South Africa featured the twelfth icon of its second season: Pregs Govender, human rights and gender activist who is widely respected as an individual deeply committed to the development of South Africa... read more>>
Grab the opportunities created by a shifting world

Danette Breitenbach

There is great potential in South Africa. The country is a huge market and you cannot count yourself as a global player if you are not in Africa, and you cannot play in Africa if you are not in South Africa... read more>>
The preferred tender and pitch process

Nicola Nel

Do you suffer from glossophobia?

Marion Scher

Production
Director addresses Dookoom video backlash

Ruth Cooper & Sindy Peters

Since its release, Dookoom's music video for Larney Jou Poes has sparked all sorts of controversy. Afriforum has gone as far as laying a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission citing both song and video as hate speech inciting violence. read more>>
Glasshouse, Coca-Cola and Brazil 2014 - a 'match' made in heaven

Issued by Glasshouse Mobile Editing Solutions

Promotions
Albany campaign weighs in the PMB bread market

Issued by Yourself Management

Kellogg's wakes up to 34's approach to shopper marketing

Issued by 34

Recruitment
Salary Review reveals 20% increase in IT salaries

Issued by CareerJunction

Ten of the best: SA's Top Employers announced

Issued by Top Employers Institute

Research
2014 Female Nation Survey results revealed
Women24.com recently released the findings of their annual Female Nation Survey, which called on women across the country to participate. read more>>
Latest SAARF research: AMPS June 2014
The latest SAARF AMPS June 2014 research has been released. SAARF produces the bi-annual AMPS, providing data on media consumption, demographics, and products, brands and services... read more>>
Online copy of the Cannes report 2014 now available
Lions Festivals announces the launch of the official 2014 Cannes Report online through the Cannes Lions Archive. Offering rankings, analysis and insight... read more>>
Retail
Queue management for retail: How to maximise your sales opportunities

Deyasha Sukdeo, Issued by Global Access

Social Media
What better place to discuss social media law than in a Twitter live chat?

Leigh Andrews

Court reporting on big news items like the #OscarPistoriusTrial are now synonymous with live-tweeting and 'breaking news'... but legal experts advise the media to rather focus on quality and accuracy. read more>>
How TNS is harnessing the true value of social media insights

Issued by TNS South Africa

TV
DJ's and celebrities celebrate at launch of LekkerTV

Issued by Jacaranda 94.2 FM

New-look Rhythm City set to be unveiled

Issued by e.tv

International
Google profits fall as ad revenue declines
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: The rise of smartphone use to access the internet has slowed the number of clicks on advertisements and cut into profits earned by Google in the third quarter of the year. revealed. read more>>
Microsoft's Skype launches video messaging app
NEW YORK - Microsoft-owned Skype on Tuesday unveiled a new app enabling users to send short video messages to stay "connected between calls." read more>>
Google sees Amazon as its biggest competition
BERLIN, GERMANY: Google boss Eric Schmidt said his company's biggest competition as a search engine came from e-commerce company Amazon, and not from other search engines. read more>>
Facebook offers 'safety check' for disaster areas
Facebook challenging Google in online ad market
France lets users Tweet money to others
Inspiring creativity - Eurobest, European Festival of Creativity
More International
Government
No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
The Department of Health has, in an update of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, reported that there are still no suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in South Africa or its neighbouring countries. read more>>
State seeks to build closer ties with media
President Jacob Zuma says government will establish a platform for members of the media and government to share ideas on a range of issues. read more>>
Manamela tells youth to 'seize opportunities'
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela, says young South Africans must make the most of the opportunities government has offered them and must take personal control of improving their lives read more>>
State may sell Vodacom stake to fund Eskom

Thabiso Mochiko and Andiswa Maqutu

More Government news
Motoring
Etios Cross - lamb dressed as wolf

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Like a number of other brands, Toyota also has a cute pretend-toughie. It's called the Etios Cross and like Renault Stepway and VW Polo Maxx, it is also very much a lamb in wolf's clothing. read more>>
More Motoring news
New accounts
  • C.S.A chosen for L'Ormarins Queen's Plate 2015 - more info
  • AFI appoints C.S.A as communication partner - more info

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People on the move
  • Laurel Mader steps into managing director role at FoxP2 - more info
  • Johannesburg Expo Centre CEO is elected to UFI main Board of Directors - more info
  • Yellowwood Future Architects appoints head of strategic solutions - more info
  • Starcom MediaVest South Africa appoints managing director - more info
  • Amorphous New Media adds to the family - more info
  • New editor appointed for Leading Architecture and Design - more info

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Jobs offered
Medium Weight Account Manager - Johannesburg
Brand incBrand inc is looking for a dynamic account manager with a "go-getter" attitude to join the team. Needs to be confident, hardworking and ready to roll with it! Read more >>

Digital Account Manager - Johannesburg
This experienced, strategic individual will be responsible for the management and growth of key digital accounts/clients based in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Art Director - Johannesburg
Brilliant opportunity for a TTL art director with a hot ATL portfolio and great BTL skills. Read more >>

Senior Copywriter Cellular - Johannesburg
Top senior writer for fast moving cellular brand at leading ad agency. Lots of work - lots of excitement and a salary of R45,000 ctc pm. Read more >>

Video Editor - Johannesburg
Our team is young and dynamic and we're looking for an experienced video editor to bring their talent, flair and winning attitude to the mix. Read more >>

Director/Art Director - Johannesburg
We're passionate about what we do and we're looking for an award-winning conceptual thinker to come up with great ideas. Read more >>

Public Relations Exec - Johannesburg
Joburg based, middle size PR agency with blue chip clients requires an account exec with good media relationships, strong social media and writing skills. Must have previous agency experience. Read more >>

Technology Publicist and Writer - Cape Town
Mediaweb requires a senior publicist with a strong network of media contacts in IT, to work as a freelancer for one of SA's industry leaders in technology. Read more >>

Mid-Senior Digital Graphic Designer - Pretoria
Etiket is looking for a digital graphic designer. Your passion - digital and social media, mobile phones/apps. Be part of our lively and extremely unique creative team. Read more >>

Traffic Manager - Pretoria
Award-winning Centurion-based digital and advertising agency, Etiket, is looking for a well organised junior traffic assistant to assist with the day-to-day traffic and production operations. Read more >>

Creative Director - Digital - Pretoria
We are looking for a creative genius. Generate an atmosphere and structure that stimulates and encourages ideas, inspire the team, deliver remarkable work, while leading and managing a creative team. Read more >>

Mixed-Medium Designer - Johannesburg
We're looking for an experienced and talented, creative, mixed-medium designer. An individual who loves what they do, keeps up with latest design trends and thinks outside the box. Read more >>

Media/Marketing and Communications Manager - Cape Town
Looking for media/marketing and communications manager - Do you have strong communications, PR, marketing and social media talents and skills and a desire to work with purpose? Read more >>

Finished Artist/DTP Operator - Cape Town
Cape Town based advertising agency is urgently looking to appoint a finished artist from an agency with DTP and secondary retouching experience by 1 November 2014. Read more >>

Social Media Account Manager - Cape Town
Cape Town based PR agency looking for a superstar social media account manager to join our small specialist team working on our signature events, lifestyle and business clients. Read more >>

Client Liaison Assistant - Johannesburg
MyBroadband is looking for a person to ensure our customers are happy. Your job will be to meet clients, build relationships and tell them about our services and products. Read more >>

Junior Tech Journalist - Johannesburg
MyBroadband is looking for a junior tech journalist/PR professional who will write about the South African technology sector. This position will suit a new graduate or young professional. Read more >>

Mid-Senior Art Director - Johannesburg
Art Director- Very conceptual "hands on" for well established strategically driven full service agency. Mid to senior- min six years full service experience. Salary (to start) R35,000. Read more >>

Online Content Manager - Cape Town
More Than Food (www.morethanfood.co.za) is seeking a dynamic, energetic and passionate online content manager to join our Cape Town based team. Read more >>

Junior Digital Campaign Manager - Cape Town
Mark 1 Media is looking for junior campaign manager to join our awesome AdOps team. That can be you! Read more >>

Editor - Stellenbosch
The Pretty Blog is looking for a new editor. A creative online content creator, who has great personal style and huge love for the local design, lifestyle and wedding industry. Read more >>

Account Director - Contract - Johannesburg
Highly competent account director- full service ad agency. Salary R35,000 ctc. Ongoing contract. Automotive and other accounts, min eight years experience. Exciting challenge. Immediate. Read more >>

Advertising Sales Consultant - Johannesburg
Required to sell advertising space for an automotive performance and audio magazine and to attend motoring events occasionally during weekends. Read more >>

Graphic Designer and Layout Artist - Johannesburg
Required to design adverts and do entire magazine layouts and update company's social media pages. Candidate must be young, hard working and meet deadlines. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Future Pavilion Cape Town 2014 - 5 Nov 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Cape Town
Future Pavilion Cape Town 2014 brings Portuguese Technology to South Africa in November. From interactive games and innovative retail, to health solutions and impactful design. Read more >>


V2 celebrates Spring and Pride
V2 Productions - 25 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Content marketing strategy masterclass
GM Learning - 28 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Freelance breakfast
The Common Room - 30 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Social media basics
Multidimensions - 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg, Sandton

Photoshop basics
Multidimensions - 21 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

DMX Digital Marketing Conference
CADEK Media - 26 Nov 2014 Cape Town

People management skills for new managers
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 27 Jan 2015 to 28 Jan 2015 Johannesburg

Managing accounts payable
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 18 Feb 2015 to 19 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Assertive communication skills for women
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 23 Feb 2015 to 24 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Chief Learning and Development Officers Conference - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Johannesburg
Gain valuable insight into how to build a strategically aligned, impactful, valuable and recognised learning function in today's challenging world of work. Read more >>


Organic and paid search workshop - 21 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Cape Town
Blue Magnet Digital SolutionsWe'll unpack all of the best practice guidelines, tips and trends as we demystify SEO, PPC and Analytics in just three days. Read more >>


Cape Town social media marketing for business - 24 Oct 2014 Cape Town
Blue Magnet Digital SolutionsIn one day you will know how to: how to grow your social media presence, increase social media engagement and track your brand's online reputation through social media marketing. Read more >>


HR Africa Summit incorporating the HRDE - 27 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Bryanston
The premier gathering of HR executives and practitioners - an African experience for a global market. Read more >>


Essentials of broadcast management course
Rhodes University - 20 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Grahamstown

Project administration
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 20 Oct 2014 to 22 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Business English
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 20 Oct 2014 to 22 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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Maria von Trapp
"No work, as long as it is decent, can ever disgrace anybody."
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Ziad K. Abdelnour
"You can't make people work harder. People have to want to work hard and make a difference. Purpose matters."
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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