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No news is bad news

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:12:00 +0200

Like most small business owners, I assume, a few quiet days before a hectic schedule are always welcome - but they generally present themselves with a good measure of guilt. Try as I might, I can't stop myself from keeping a beady eye on my Blackberry - lest I miss out on the next pitch or proposal.
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Oresti Trends Talk 2.0 - The Dynamic Consumer Landscape

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:23:00 +0200

In this information age, where consumers are bombarded with endless content, brands will only remain relevant if they continuously evolve their identities to suit the consumer's changing needs. On May 30, 2013, Ornico CEO Oresti Patricios, will share some insights on the trends that have defined the consumer landscape in both local and global markets. The talk will be hosted at Odd Café in Greenside, Johannesburg from 18h00.
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MDDA-Sanlam Local Media Awards finalists announced

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:00 +0200

The MDDA and Sanlam have announced the finalists for the MDDA-Sanlam Local Media Awards following the conclusion of judging. The winners will be announced at a gala event to present the Awards this Friday, 24 May 2013, at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg.
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Habari Media wins prestigious LinkedIn award and global sales rights

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:34:00 +0200

South African born and bred Habari Media recently earned its global stripes with the announcement that it had not only won LinkedIn Champion 2013, an international award that recognises the best of the best sales partners on the massive LinkedIn platform, but also the right to sell global advertising space on this incredibly popular medium to its local clients.
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SANEF outraged over photographer's manhandling

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:18:00 +0200

The SA National Editors' Forum (SANEF) has issued a statement expressing its outrage at reports that a Home Affairs official, who was photographed outside a police station where immigrants had been detained, had manhandled and deleted pictures taken by Cape Argus photojournalist David Ritchie.
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Ten fellowships for International Women's Media Foundation

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:27:00 +0200

The International Women's Media Foundation, based in Washington DC, is continuing its partnership with South African media outlets to improve coverage of HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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Pule wants in on SABC board appointments

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:00 +0200

NEWSWATCH: Communications Minister Dina Pule wants to be in on SABC board appointments, reports Mail & Guardian, which also reports that both the ANC and the DA are upset over a BBC programme on the plight of SA whites. MyBroadband reports on the hack attack on the SAPS website, and the SABC says that TV and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli will be given a provincial official funeral.
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Become a leader

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:15:00 +0200

According to John Quincy Adams "if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader". And let's face it, good leadership is crucial to the success of any business - ad agency, marketing agency, retailer or media group.
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Portfolio Night Johannesburg: Bizcommunity launches a shooting star

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:00 +0200

Bizcommunity is pleased to announce a worthy winner of the ticket to attend McCann Johannesburg's Portfolio Night initiative coming up this Wednesday, 22 May 2013, as judged by Biz creative director Terry Levin (@TerryLevin)!
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The power is in your hands

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:08:00 +0200