The Associations community of Africa

African investor, Brand SA to host roundtable on economic integration

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:48:00 +0200

Africa investor (Ai), an international investment research and communications group, has announced its partnership with Brand South Africa to host a high-level roundtable on 'The Business of Implementing Regional Economic Integration in Africa'. Business and government leaders working in Africa who are attending the 2012 annual meetings of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, will take part in this roundtable.
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Nakumatt Holdings ranked among global Top 50 family businesses

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:57:00 +0200

Kenyan based retail outlet, Nakumatt Holdings has landed a spot in the Campden FB World's Top 50 fastest growing family businesses. The global research listing by Campden FB in conjunction with Ernst & Young places Nakumatt at the top spot in the African family businesses with South Africa's Pick n Pay closing in at position 41 in the rankings.
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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:45:00 +0200

Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from yesterday Tuesday, 20 September 2011.
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[Thought Leadership Digibates] 01: The Africa Question

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:50:00 +0200

Now available for listening/downloading are the podcasts from the first Aegis Media Thought Leadership Digibate, held yesterday, Thursday, 8 September 2011, in conjunction with Bizcommunity. The online debate, themed "The Africa Question", was streamed live to about 5000 listeners worldwide via Cape-Town-based online radio community station TheTaxi.co.za. [twitterfall]
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[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 13: Break into new markets using innovative strategies

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:08:00 +0200

Find out how to break into new markets with innovative strategies by listening to the Biz Takeouts podcast of last week's Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show, which airs every Wednesday 6pm-7pm on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg and via streaming audio. [twitterfall]
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African Banker Awards shorlist announced

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:58:00 +0200

The African Banker Awards have released the shortlist of nominees for the 2011 competition. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the 23rd September in Washington DC, during the World Bank/IMF meetings.
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MMA launches Egypt and Middle East Local Council

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:20:00 +0200

CAIRO, EGYPT / NEW YORK, US / LONDON, UK / SINGAPORE / SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) recently announced the launch of the Egypt and Middle East Local Council and the appointment of new co-chair, CEO & co-founder at Digital Republic, Karim Khalifa. The launch of MMA Egypt and Middle East is in response to the increased interest and investment in mobile marketing, and the need for industry support and guidance within the region.
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Francine Robbens new PRGN president

Tue, 03 May 2011 09:59:00 +0200

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) (www.prgn.com), one of the top international networks of leading independent public relations agencies, has announced the election of Francine Robbens of PRP - Public Relations Partners in Brussels as its new president.
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DMA releases Digital Marketing in the US and Canada report

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:53:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US/MONTREAL, CANADA: The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) of the United States has announced the release of its new Digital Marketing in the US and Canada report, which compares trends in usage, familiarity, and sentiments regarding digital marketing channels in the US and Canada.
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MMA publishes expanded mobile advertising guidelines

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:23:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US/LONDON, UK/SINGAPORE/SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL: The MMA (Mobile Marketing Association) has published the fifth edition of its Mobile Advertising Guidelines. They are designed to provide marketers, agencies, wireless carriers, media companies and other ecosystem members with industry-standard technical specifications and best practices.
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