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Jimi in a jam...

Once again, the SABC is in the news for all the wrong reasons, this time due to head of news Jimi Matthews, who allegedly assaulted a female member of staff when the feed was lost during Zuma's SONA. At the end of it all, it seems that it was probably the jamming device 'wot done it', and now there are calls for Matthews to be suspended over the assault claim.

In a happier - and less physical - report, Louise Marsland in her [TrendTalk] looks at 'Branding for good' and how the tide has turned in marketing, with products and campaigns from big brands working hard at providing solutions to societal problems.

Then, on a musical note, look who's coming to town... In what's claimed to be a first-of-its-kind partnership for the South African retailer, Woolworths has announced a strategic collaboration with Grammy Award-winning musician, record producer and philanthropist, Pharrell Williams.

Finally, on the design front, 2014 and Cape Town's world design capital status may be past, but we can still keep design thinking top of mind with #cocreatesa writes Leigh Andrews, who says the design focus that came to our shores with WDC2014 it is intended to reap rewards for years to come - especially if we team up with the Dutch...

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Weekly top stories
Union wants SABC news head suspended over assault claim
Pressure is mounting on the SABC to suspend its head of news, Jimi Matthews, following allegations that he assaulted a staff member... read more>>

[TrendTalk] Branding for good

Louise Marsland

There is no doubt the tide has turned in marketing, with products and campaigns from big brands working hard at providing solutions to societal problems...

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Woolies/Pharrell Williams partnership - Who's with us?

In a first-of its-kind partnership for the South African retailer, Woolworths has announced a strategic collaboration with Pharrell Williams...

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Keeping design thinking top of mind with #cocreatesa

Leigh Andrews

If you've been following the World Design Capital 2014 Twitter account (@WDC2014), you may have noticed the account is no longer active, but fear not...

Read more >>





Loeries Creative Week Durban
[Loeries 2015] Why Durban? Let me count the ways...

Leigh Andrews

One of the most common questions Loeries CEO Andrew Human's received about the Loeries 2015 is 'Why Durban'? If you've been wondering the same thing, read the following, stat... read more>>
Marketing
Andy Rice Masterclass for IAS series
As part of its 2015 Masterclass for Marketers series, the Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS) has announced that advertising expert Andy Rice will be the special guest speaker... read more>>
Video marketing and why it is relevant in 2015

Issued by Rokkit

Advertising
New AMASA Joburg Committee announced for 2015/16
The Johannesburg Chapter of AMASA has completed its voting process and has announced its new committee team which will guide AMASA over the next year... read more>>
Advertising is not a numbers game, it's a people's game

Veruschka Khan

An advertising sales rep trying to convince you to purchase premium space always leads with their traffic. But advertising in 2015 is not a numbers game... read more>>
What makes Hero agency super

Leigh Andrews

It often takes a lot of digging beneath the surface to unravel what really makes an agency work well. For Hero, that digging reveals deeply digital roots... read more>>
[Behind the Selfie] with... Melissa Attree

Leigh Andrews

This week, we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Melissa Attree, director of content strategy of Ogilvy & Mather CT... read more>>
Judges for South African 2015 Cinemark Young Lions competition announced
[Orchids & Onions] PR hack attack shows a tragic lack of suss

Brendan Seery

Afrikaans rocks on

Issued by Pendoring

Another epic journey of discovery from Fresh Eye Films' Greg Francois

Issued by Fresh Eye Films

ABF calls for annual corporate subscriptions

Issued by Advertising Benevolent Fund

Branding
The rise of brand activation solutions

Lauren Durant

Whether we want it to be or not, the world is a branded place and activation solutions can help distinguish brands in a crowded marketplace... read more>>
Brands need to make a difference

Deborah Usher

A defined 'purpose' should be a brand's ultimate goal, brought about through communications and through the organisation's internal culture, product development and CSR initiatives... read more>>
Cinema
Event cinema: bringing global theatre to local screens

Leigh Andrews

You no longer have to fork over enough for a hefty return air ticket to absorb the best of British theatre - all you need is popcorn and a seat at your nearest Cinema Nouveau... read more>>
CRM
Forever is a long time

Danette Breitenbach

Years ago, a vehicle manufacturer ran a campaign where women could test drive their vehicle. I responded and booked a test drive - not a positive experience for me... read more>>
CRM can be really magical - when it works

Aki Kalliatakis

Best you do everything in your power to ensure you use your CRM system properly to ensure your customers have a positive experience and leave happy... read more>>
CSI
Stoan Seate launches "Ikgate Motlhala" cycling campaign

Issued by Seven Colors Communications

Digital
Digital radio

Michael Ossendrijver, Issued by DQ&A Media Group

This headline is not a clickbait link

Greg Forbes, Issued by Lion's Wing

The internet's highest honour

Issued by Quirk

The perfect team - integrated or collaborative?

Chris Primos, Issued by Blast Brand Catalysts

Wi-Fi hacking workshop on offer at ITWeb Security Summit 2015

Issued by ITWeb

Education & Training
Creative Business Exchange joins Decorex Cape Town
The second instalment of the Creative Business Exchange workshops, dedicated to building a successful creative design brand, will take place on 24 April 2015, alongside Decorex Cape Town... read more>>
Teaching business success in emerging markets

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

Events & Conferencing
Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa back in Johannesburg in May
The 7th Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa conference will take place from 19 to 21 May 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in Rosebank, Johannesburg... read more>>
Get those innovative ideas in for Inventors Garage and PwC Pitching Den competitions
Entries are now open for the Inventors Garage and PwC Pitching Den competitions. Inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to expose their invented prototypes and demo-version technologies... read more>>
Would I do it again? My four days at SXSW...

Heidi Brauer

My four days at SXSW left me feeling like I'd eaten a huge, shiny, red, American-grown apple that should've been delicious, but looked better than it tasted... read more>>
If it has something to do with the kitchen, then it's got to be delicious

Issued by Total Exposure Media

Air Max activation, Alexander Theatre - Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Issued by Tungsten

ILTM Africa 2015 to highlight rise of Transformative Travel

Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions

Standard Bank Easter Rugby Festival 2015

Issued by Tungsten

Roodepoort beauty crowned Miss Rand Show 2015

Issued by The Rand Show

CTICC to host its first conference week

Issued by CTICC Conferencing

Exhibitions
Clarion Retail brands the adidas stand at #OMTOM2015

Issued by The Clarion Group

One week until WTM Africa 2015 officially opens

Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions

FSD and Edge 2 Edge surpassed expectations at OSSA 2015

Issued by FSD

Media
New Mediamark CEO appointed

Issued by Kagiso Media

Mobile
Go mobile or go home

Christopher Smith

Google, via the Webmaster Central blog, announced that it will be prioritising mobile-friendly websites. This is likely to have as much of an impact on organic search results as any of the major algorithm updates... read more>>
Mobile Africa 2015 - BlackBerry continues to please
The Mobile Africa 2015 study was conducted by mobile surveying company GeoPoll and World Wide Worx with 3,500 mobile phone users in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Uganda... read more>>
MMA Standard Bank Smarties Awards 2015 categories announced

Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

Mobile and programmatic - interest vs implementation

Issued by DQ&A Media Group

Online Media
Still time to enter 2015 African Blogger Awards
There is still time to enter the 2015 African Blogger Awards as the entry deadline has been extended to 16 April 2015, giving all social influencers one extra week to enter the competition... read more>>
News24Wire off to a flying start

Issued by 24.com

News24 Nigeria hits record highs with election coverage

Issued by 24.com

OOH
Continental Outdoor flying alongside BirdLife SA to give conservation wings

Issued by Continental Outdoor

PR & Communications
The PR basics of getting your press event just right

Leigh Andrews

If you're part of the local media industry, chances are you've attended a press event or ten in your time. Ever wondered what it takes to make one work? Rosemary Hare of Rosehare Public Relations shares what went into the recent Stenströms-House of Monatic press event... read more>>
Production
Catapulting SA film and TV onto the global arena

Issued by Film & TV Transformation

Radio
Simphiwe Dana celebrates 10 years in afro-soul music

Issued by Kaya FM 95.9

2015 is the Year to be Legendary with Standard Bank, Jacaranda FM and GIBS

Issued by Jacaranda 94.2 FM

Recruitment
Gauteng salaries are 20-30% higher than Western Cape and KZN salaries

Issued by CareerJunction

Research
Data, analytics and action

Issued by Effective Intelligence

Retail
Dry shampoo category drives growth in hair care

Issued by ACDOCOSA

Social Media
SA's social media gets supportively sporty for the Blitzboks

Leigh Andrews

How do we show support to our local sports team when they play away? Through social media, of course. Especially if you're a fan of the Blitzbokke... read more>>
Sodastream South Africa launches social media rewards campaign

Issued by Social Wiiv

International
'Great Cannon' expands China web blocking: researchers
WASHINGTON DC, US: China has expanded its Internet censorship efforts beyond its borders with a new strategy that attacks websites across the globe, researchers said on Friday... read more>>
Samsung and Apple clash with rollout of new products
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung rolled out a new smartphone on Friday in a bid to regain market dominance as archrival Apple, eyeing the next generation of wearable technology, opened pre-sales for its first watch... read more>>
India to get 'Editorial Leaders' programme
DELHI, INDIA: A new 'Editorial Leaders' programme has begun in Delhi, India to help develop the skills and leadership ability of young editors. Organised by The World Editors Forum... read more>>
Consumer magazines latest sign of Cuba's changing times
HAVANA, CUBA: Two new magazines packed with glossy advertising are set to launch in Cuba, the latest sign of the changing times as the communist island reopens ties with the United States... read more>>
Mocking Mao miffs mouthpiece
BEIJING, CHINA: One of China's most famous television hosts has had his shows taken off air and was condemned by a paper affiliated to the party mouthpiece after allegedly insulting Communist China's founding father Mao Zedong, according to reports...(Video) read more>>
Dove launches 'Choose Beautiful' campaign
Dove has released a new film, shot in five countries around the globe, to inspire women to reconsider the choices they make about their beauty and how those choices make them feel...(video) read more>>
Activists file Facebook class action suit in Austria
Lion of St Mark goes to Bob Greenberg
Turkey restores access to social networks after images pulled
New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards announces 2015 awards ceremony presenters and e-programme
Encouraging young readers? - Enter WAN-IFRA 2015 World Young Reader Prizes
More International
Africa
AFP launches Africa Weekly, a broadcast-ready programme for television and digital platforms
PARIS, FRANCE: Drawing from its broad network across Africa, AFP is launching a 10-minute programme highlighting Africa's diversity... read more>>
More Africa
Government news
Eskom implements stage two load shedding
Eskom implemented stage 2 load shedding from 10am yesterday and this was likely to continue until 10pm this evening... read more>>
SARS ethics boss revealed as CV cheat

Sunday Times team...

A top tax official faked his academic qualifications to hold onto senior positions that earned him a salary that amounted to millions over the years... read more>>
SA, Zim talk trade
The South Africa-Zimbabwe Business Forum has emphasised the importance of intra-Africa trade to drive stronger economies that benefit the citizens of the continent... read more>>
SA profs too old, too white, says Blade

Matthew Savides, Farren Collins, Dominic Skelton

South African professors are too old and too white, and the vandalism of colonial-era statues highlighted the need for a frank conversation on race and transformation... read more>>
Small businesses apprehensive about economic challenges
According to the fourth quarter 2014 Business Partners Limited SME Index (BPLSI), small and medium enterprise (SME) owners continue to be apprehensive about the regulatory and economic challenges facing the sector and country as a whole... read more>>
Shortage of universities tops Public Enterprises Imbizo
SA's ruling elite 'rotten'
Rhodes removal like 'fall of white power'
Government says it's doing all it can to address challenges in education
Biodiversity Management Plan for white rhino gazetted
More Government news
Lifestyle
Raise your teacups

Sindy Peters

Once upon a time, on a forested farm in Helderstroom, both young and old threw on their fanciest threads to raise their teacups to a summer well spent ... read more>>
Motoring news
Ford sharpens its Focus

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

It's very difficult to improve on an already good car but the white coats at Ford sharpened their focus and added new engines and a host of new technologies to its new Focus, at the same time applying some skilful cosmetics to sharpen the looks and overall appeal of the popular range... read more>>
More Motoring news
Travel news
It's in the bag

Brian Berkman

Let's keep this our dirty little secret... read more>>
More Travel news
New accounts
  • Take Note Reputation Management continues PR efforts for AHF - more info
  • JAG Communications awarded PR account for Hummingbird Media Investments - more info
  • Positive Dialogue Communications boosts portfolio with a trio of client wins - more info
  • Y&R and NATIVE VML win UCT Graduate School of Business Account - more info

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People on the move
  • New creative director joins Y&R Advertising in Johannesburg - more info
  • Three new appointments at Primedia Unlimited's source company - more info
  • Joanna Baikoff has joined Limelight Media Consulting - more info
  • Antonio Petra joins Rocketseed - more info
  • Christian Horsfall joins NATIVE VML as creative director - more info

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Jobs offered
Senior PR Account Manager - Johannesburg
Experienced, enthusiastic and digitally savvy senior PR account manager with excellent digital PR agency experience to join our highly professional, fast growing digital communications agency, based in Johannesburg. Read more >>


Head SEO Analyst/Senior SEO Specialist - Johannesburg
Increase our client's website rankings for relevant keywords while increasing qualified organic traffic to their website's most relevant pages to drive increased conversions. Read more >>


Head UX Design Architect - Johannesburg
If you're both creative and analytical and want to make a significant impact on our client's conversions, then you may want to consider this opportunity. Read more >>


Faculty Librarian - Digital Media and Communications - Western Cape
University of the Western Cape currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced faculty librarian: digital media and communications. Applications close: 24 April 2015 Read more >>


Community Manager - Johannesburg
We're expanding the Gorilla Johannesburg office and need some new blood. If you're looking for an agency where content is king and digital is queen, check us out. Read more >>


Marketing Coordinator - Johannesburg
Netflorist, SA's largest floral and gifting service is looking for a marketing coordinator. The role will involve creative/design functions. Read more >>


Digital Marketing Manager - Global Sales - Johannesburg
Netflorist, an international online flower and gifting service, is a company that is forever growing and has endless opportunities. Read more >>


Merchandising Specialist/Product Developer - Johannesburg
This is a great opportunity to join the merchandising team at Netflorist, SA largest online flower and gifting service. Read more >>


Account Manager - Durban
Gorilla is looking for an account manager/executive to bring their experience and drive to our team. Someone who gets digital and gets results and can hit the ground running. Read more >>

Graphic Designer/DTP Operator - Cape Town
Graphic designer with DTP, photography and web experience sought. Great opportunity to join a growing and exciting business. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior designer. Read more >>

Senior C# Web Developer - Pretoria
Senior C# web developer, come join a team of highly skilled and motivated people developing cutting edge web solutions such as media players/portals and web applications. Read more >>

Senior Lecturer - Marketing Management - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced senior lecturer: marketing management (Ref. EBW05/092/0315). Applications close: 18 April 2015 Read more >>

Professor - Entrepreneurship/Strategic Management - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced professor: entrepreneurship/strategic management (Ref. EBW05/090/0315). Applications close: 17 April 2015 Read more >>

Senior Python/PHP Developer - Cape Town
KRAZYBOYZ digital is looking for experienced programmers with Django/Python/HTML/jQuery skills or at the very least an experienced PHP programmer who is willing to learn Django/Python. Read more >>

Advertising Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Dynamic and energetic advertising sales executive needed for publishing company. Must be a real go-getter able to build long-term relationships. Advertising sales experience a necessity. Read more >>



New events to diarise
5 for Change - 30 May 2015, Cape Town
An annual black tie fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness about five inspiring social enterprises which are changing the way Cape Town gives back. Read more >>


Instagram Report 2015
Domino Intelligence - 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Book Signing- Russell de la Porte
WriteArt - 18 Apr 2015, Constantia

Creative writing for the media
PRISA - 20 Apr 2015 to 22 Apr 2015, Randburg, Johannesburg

Big Issue
HIPPO Communications - 20 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Online marketing/social media boot camp
The Divine Project House - 23 Apr 2015, Somerset West

Africa Converges to Nigeria for #DECAFRICA2015
DEC Africa - 28 Apr 2015 to 29 Apr 2015, Victoria Island, Lagos

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Trevor Wolfe
Startup Grind - 29 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Soweto Brands Business Picnic
Middleman Communications - 1 May 2015, Johannesburg

Just Design It 4th
Just Design It - 12 Aug 2015 to 14 Aug 2015, Bloemfontein

Upcoming events
Grow Your Brand and Be a Hero at the BoP - 14 Apr 2015, Johannesburg
This workshop will give you a deeper understanding of the new realities facing consumers in poor communities and revitalise the way you see opportunity for your brand at the BoP. Read more >>


How to succeed in the low-income market - 15 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg
This unique event will share fresh insights about the entry-level market and provide solutions and tactics on how to engage with these consumers and succeed at the Bottom of Pyramid. Read more >>


CoreXalance launches CoreEQ101 - 15 Apr 2015, Randburg, Johannesburg
Investing in the growth of your people is essential for the continued growth of your company. Read more >>


Professional Speakers Association Convention - 17 Apr 2015 to 19 Apr 2015, Cape Town
The Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa is hosting its annual convention in Cape Town this April. Read more >>


World Travel Market Africa - 2015
15 Apr 2015 to 17 Apr 2015, Cape Town

World Travel Market Africa - 2015
15 Apr 2015 to 17 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Adobe Document Cloud launch
Dax Data - 15 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 22 Apr 2015, Cape Town

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Harry S. Truman
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Denis Waitley
"Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating."
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