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Top company and news stories 26 March 2018

  • Kantar Millward Brown highlights South Africa's Top 20 Best Liked Ads of 2017
  • Juanita Pienaar investigates why Nando's and the Sunday Times partnered to #rightmyname
  • Watch Ann Nurock's video interview with Design Indaba founder Ravi Naidoo
  • Philip Thomas has been announced as the new chairman of Cannes Lions
  • Discover all the 2018 South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) Technical Award winners
  • We have all the Stuff magazine Gadget and App Awards winners
  • Finalists have been announced for the 2018 Liberty Radio Awards
  • I discovered the business implications of celebrating International Happiness Day
  • Shae Leigh of the Red & Yellow School shares the true value of Twitter for brands
  • #FairnessFirst: There's a lack of knowledge of real-life female tech leaders
  • We have top judging picks from the upcoming One Show 2018 and ADC 97th Annual Awards
  • Andy Walker of Memeburn reports on the Cambridge Analytica Facebook data scandal
  • I went behind the selfie with Jason Stott, head of creative at Parrot Products
  • Read up on my latest #LoeriesRanking Q&A with The Open Window

  • Leigh Andrews
    Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media SA


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    BizTop stories
    #FairnessFirst: Attention! Alexa and Siri are not real-life 'women in tech'!

    Leigh Andrews

    There's been much outrage among the social media set this week - not just over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but also over the severe lack of knowledge of female tech leaders...read
    Bradley Elliott, founder of Continuon.
    World's first social influencer survey results reveal the power of authentic online influence

    Juanita Pienaar

    Bradley Elliott, reveals the results of the world's first big brand social influencer survey by social intelligence company, Continuon...read
    Open Window's Loeries 2017 winners, L to R: Zinhle Zulu, Matthew Tager, Nicole Laxton and Samantha Kogel.
    The Open Window on student creativity

    Leigh Andrews

    Some of the academic team and most recent student award-winners from The Open Window let us in on their most recent successes based on their experimental stylistic exploration of creative briefs, which they treat as the real deal...read
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    The Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook and deleting your account

    Andy Walker

    So people are talking about Facebook a lot this week. You know, that social network that only Baby Boomers seem to use now? It somehow has more than two-billion users at present, and that number for data collection firms is a goldmine just waiting to be ravaged...read
    Design Indaba
    #DesignIndaba2018: Video interview with Ravi Naidoo
    In this video interview, Ann Nurock sits down with Design Indaba founder Ravi Naidoo to unpack the true purpose of Design Indaba, beyond creating an immersive experience for showcasing amazing creativity... read
    Advertising
    Grey Africa wins big at Creative Circle Awards

    Issued By Grey

    Clyde Mallon named COO at McCann Johannesburg

    Issued By McCann Johannesburg

    Kantar Millward Brown announces South Africa's Top 20 Best Liked Ads of 2017

    Issued By Kantar Millward Brown

    #OrchidsandOnions: "Cityproof" Nissan Qashqai hits the urban edgy spot, but latest Castle Lager ad has no fizz, bru (brew?)...

    Brendan Seery

    I've always had a soft spot for Nissan: I learned to drive in a Datsun (that was originally the main brand and corporate name for Nissan) and I own a rare Datsun sports car. But other than those cars, I've never felt that attracted to Nissan's modern day products, interesting and quality cars though they are... read
    Nando's and Sunday Times partner to #rightmyname on Human Rights Day

    Juanita Pienaar

    Earlier this month Nando's announced that the brand had partnered exclusively with Sunday Times to promote its recent #rightmyname campaign... read
    On being a black face in a predominantly white space

    Paballo Molahlehi

    Being black, female, and disruptive to the status quo is almost always met with hostility. Being all three of these things poses a threat to the environment where white male patriarchy continues to thrive... read
    Grey Advertising South Africa's Dulux TVC named one of South Africa's Best Liked Ads by Kantar Millward Brown

    Issued By Grey

    The Creative Circle names Ogilvy as Agency of the Year and Group of the Year

    Issued By Ogilvy & Mather

    The full monty: Media through the line

    Issued By AMcomms

    People who are green with envy don't have to be #TravelHaters

    Aisling Holmes

    Issued By McCann Johannesburg

    CSI
    #TheDailyAbuse: A 360 view on domestic violence and abuse

    Issued By Joe Public United

    #WorldWaterDay: Hosting responsibly takes on new meaning for Cape Town Airbnb hosts
    With World Water Day on 22 March, Cape Town's Airbnb hosts are now looking ahead to collectively rethink how to best host in a city where "hosting responsibly" has taken on new meaning and where water shortages will become the "new normal"... read
    Design
    Sea Monster animation adds to Cape Town's sustainable tourism toolkit
    South African animation company Sea Monster Entertainment donated a series of videos that showcase sustainable tourism in practice, highlighting how locals and visitors can engage with their spaces in beneficial ways... read
    Irresistible food offerings at this year's Decorex Durban
    Samples of some of KwaZulu Natal's most irresistible food offerings will be available at the many gourmet food stations at Decorex Durban... read
    Digital
    Russia cracks down on 800 World Cup ticket sites
    Russia has cracked down on more than 800 websites illegally offering World Cup tickets when their general sale resumed after a six-week wait... read
    IFEC product standpoints for African airlines, tech-savvy passengers and content producers

    Kevin Odhiambo Opiyo

    As the exciting IFEC revolution takes shape, African airlines must comply by providing their tech-savvy passengers unrivalled customer experience onboard and African content producers a golden opportunity to tell the African story 35,000 feet in the air... read
    Direct Marketing
    Your email marketing could land you in legal trouble in the EU, here's why

    Alison Treadaway

    With the GDPR coming into effect on 25 May, SA companies do not have much time to get their email databases compliant and they face huge fines for breaches... read
    Education
    Short courses that will pave the way for success in the modern job market

    Issued By Vega School

    As if you needed another reason (we've got 100) to study at Vega

    Issued By Vega School

    Entrepreneurship
    LaunchLab invites entrepreneurs to pitch startup ideas
    The Stellenbosch University LaunchLab is inviting entrepreneurs to pitch their startup business ideas in multiple industries and stand the chance to win incubation support to the value of R50,000... read
    Events & Conferencing
    25 years with Johannesburg Homemakers Expo

    Adele von Well

    Issued By GL events

    Splice Fest to celebrate all things AV

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    Film & Cinematography
    YouTube follows Amazon into movie theatres
    YouTube has announced it is making a movie in-house to be released in theatres, in a development seen as a step towards the model of new-media innovator Amazon. read
    2018 Adventure Film Challenge entries are open
    Magazines
    Future Bride 2019 launch

    Issued By Brabys

    Media
    SA's 2017 Avo Ambassadors announced
    South Africa's 2017 Avo Ambassadors Amy Hopkins, food editor of Women's Health and Sam Linsell, creator of Drizzleanddip.com, were announced at the Add an Avo breakfast to launch the new season... read
    SAFREA condemns assault of journalist outside Parliament

    Issued By SAFREA

    Caxton Excellence Awards acknowledges local talent

    Issued By SPARK Media

    Sanef condemns Shivambu's attack on journo, calls for action
    Mobile
    All the Stuff magazine Gadget and App Awards winners!
    Stuff magazine has once again acknowledged the best gadget and apps at its annual Gadget and App Awards... read
    How Vicinity Media built SA's premium publisher network in under three years

    Charles Talbot

    Issued By Vicinity Media

    Icasa releases report on tariff notifications
    Online Media
    Airbnb releases new filters and features to help disabled guests find the right accommodation
    Airbnb has released 21 new accessibility filters to aid disabled guests in find accessible travel accommodation. Previously, guests on Airbnb were only able to search for ''wheelchair accessible' listings, which did not always meet travellers' individual needs... read
    Why Wikipedia often overlooks stories of women in history

    Tamar Carroll and Lara Nicosia

    Movements like #MeToo are drawing increased attention to the systemic discrimination facing women in a range of professional fields, from Hollywood and journalism to banking and government... read
    OOH
    Golfing environment a 'grand slam' for brands

    Issued By Provantage Media Group

    PR & Communications
    The five key differences between traditional and digital PR

    Phumulele Mdima

    Issued By MANGO-OMC

    Citizen Surveys appoints Mango-OMC as their PR agency

    Issued By MANGO-OMC

    Production
    Saftas Technical Awards announce winners
    Last night, the television and film industry celebrated outstanding work done within the technical craft of the industry at night one of the 2018 South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) held at Sun City, Bokone Bophirima... read
    Ciclope Africa deadline extended
    The deadline has been extended for international festival of craft awards, Ciclope Africa, held in Africa for the first time ever... read
    Promotions & Activations
    Spec-Savers campus activation through OtD's multi-channel marketing division

    Issued By On the Dot

    Publishing
    Naspers to sell up to 190-million of its Tencent shares

    Robert Laing

    Naspers proposes to raise about R125bn by selling some of its Tencent shares, it said on Thursday... read
    Radio
    OFM receives 11 nominations in annual radio awards

    Issued By OFM Radio

    Finalists for 2018 Liberty Radio Awards announced
    The finalists for the 2018 Liberty Radio Awards have been announced... read
    Absaville launches third season

    Issued By Creatrix

    Stephen Grootes to leave Primedia
    Hot 91.9FM receives 19 nominations in the 2018 Liberty Radio Awards

    Issued By Hot 91.9FM

    Research
    Why your workers want you to celebrate International Happiness Day

    Leigh Andrews

    Happiness may be the most subjective concept to measure, but that doesn't mean researchers steer clear. If anything, that makes it all the more appealing - here's why it's important for you and your employees, this International Happiness Day... read
    Retail
    Growing affinity among SA shoppers for specialist retailers
    A new report by IRI shows that South African shoppers are diversifying their grocery purchases among a growing number of channels... read
    Social Media
    Facebook suspends Trump campaign data firm Cambridge Analytica
    Facebook says it has suspended the account of Cambridge Analytica, the data analysis firm hired by Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, amid reports it harvested the profile information of millions of US voters without their permission... read
    The true value of Twitter for brands that want to be effective

    Shae Leigh

    Why do brands need Twitter if there are hundreds of channels that already clutter our days? Shae Leigh explores the reasons why Twitter is still very relevant... read
    Rihanna hits Snapchat over beating ad, sending shares tumbling
    Rihanna on Thursday denounced Snapchat after an advertisement made light of her beating by fellow pop star Chris Brown, sending the company's share prices tumbling... read
    Sponsorship
    Sasol appoints Levergy

    Issued By Levergy

    4th Street Wines is Project Runway SA's headline sponsor
    Streaming
    Drake breaks new streaming record - in video games
    Hip-hop superstar Drake has broken a new record in streaming -- this time in video games... read
    TV
    Castle Lite unlocks Ultimate House Party on Mzansi Magic

    Issued By DNA Brand Architects

    The Comedy Central Roast of Somizi is coming to Showmax

    Issued By Showmax

    Behind the Selfie
    #BehindtheSelfie with... Jason Stott

    Leigh Andrews

    This week we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Jason Stott, head of creative at Parrot Products... read
    Cannes Lions
    Philip Thomas announced as new chairman of Cannes Lions
    Philip Thomas, CEO of Ascential Events, has been announced as the new chairman of Cannes Lions... read
    One Show Awards
    In search of gold: Judging the awards of The One Club for Creativity
    The esteemed jury members from both The One Show 2018 and the ADC 97th Annual Awards reflect on the efforts that go into selecting the very best creative works of the past year... read
    #OneShow2018: Eva Santos's judging pick of the day
    Eva Santos explains why she is thoroughly impressed by "Overdose," an entry by La Comunidad and Primo of Buenos Aires for Billboard, in this #OneShow2018 judging pick of the day... read
    #OneShow2018: Neo Mashigo's judging pick of the day
    Neo Mashigo explains why he is thoroughly impressed by David Miami's "Burning Stores" Burger King campaign in this #OneShow2018 judging pick of the day... read
    #OneShow2018: Lisa Smith's judging pick of the day
    Lisa Smith explains why she is thoroughly impressed by the "Optical Odyssey" series of posters by Dentsu Tokyo for Japanese eyewear company Jins in this #OneShow2018 judging pick of the day... read
    #OneShow2018: Sonal Dabral's judging pick of the day
    Sonal Dabral explains why he is thoroughly impressed by the "Anti-Manifesto," campaign for Jeep Wrangler in this #OneShow2018 judging pick of the day... read
    International
    Facebook, Google warn Singapore against 'fake news' law
    SINGAPORE, Asia - Internet giants Facebook and Google on Thursday testified before a parliamentary committee in Singapore as they warned the city-state against introducing new laws to combat "fake news", saying that existing legislation is adequate to address the problem... read
    Australian media firms fail in Rebel Wilson bid
    Six Australian media companies seeking to join the battle against a record Aus$4.5 million (US$3.5 million) defamation payout to Hollywood star Rebel Wilson had their case knocked back on Thursday... read
    In blockbuster antitrust trial, Big Tech looms in background
    In the biggest antitrust court battle in decades, the US government will seek to block the merger of AT&T and Time Warner to prevent the creation of a powerful new television behemoth... read
    Business
    R10m up for grabs in 2018 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards
    Total prize money of up to R10m is up for grabs in the eighth annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards and third annual Disability Empowerment Awards... read
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