What does engagement really mean to an interactive marketer? This is the theme of our monthly newsletter (internal) from several of our thought leaders in search, business intelligence, advance optimization – and, of course, email eolutions (my group). 5 Feb 2008
Every month we go shopping at four large food retailers and keep track of the prices of the items in our trolley. 5 Feb 2008
Today, the protection of the environment is one of the biggest challenges and concerns the world faces. Striking a balance between economic development and environmental preservation is a problem that all consumers and businesses need to address. 5 Feb 2008
Belgium-based Rezidor Hotel Group has revealed plans to build a Park Inn hotel in the financial centre of Sandton, to be completed by 2010. 4 Feb 2008
January new vehicle sales continued the downward trend seen in the second half of 2007 with the market almost 10% lower than in January 2007. 4 Feb 2008
Both globally and locally, Kyocera Mita South Africa says they are taking their environmental commitments a step further, with the goal of becoming truly carbon-neutral. 4 Feb 2008
As South Africa braces for another month of rolling blackouts, followed by four months of electricity rationing, the country's power utility, Eskom, has assured hospitals that they will stay plugged into the national power grid. 4 Feb 2008
The Free State Department of Health in conjunction with the South African Police Services is working on shutting down all illegal abortion clinics. 4 Feb 2008
National Dentyl pH Fresh Breath Week runs from 3 to 10 February 3 Feb 2008
The leading eight countries whose citizens visit South Africa are the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, Netherlands, France, Australia, Sweden and Ireland, all known for their passion for soccer. 1 Feb 2008
The fact that there has been no increase in the repo-rate by Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni is of slight sigh of relief to consumers – but it doesn't improve the situation of new car buyers. 1 Feb 2008
Liberty Life Properties has announced a R350 million expansion programme at Johannesburg's Eastgate shopping centre. New restaurant and retail space will introduce a lifestyle component to the shopping experience and add 12,000m2 to the gross lettable area, taking the total area to 121,000 m2. 1 Feb 2008
Increases in the production price indices of petroleum and coal, have been identified as the major contributors to the overall costs incurred by factory owners in South Africa. 31 Jan 2008
The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is to invest more than R1.5 billion to expand its vehicle building and engine manufacturing operations in South Africa. 31 Jan 2008
Tom Peters, one of the world's leading business strategists, is consistently voted one strategist many business people would love to see again. Here he expounds on a range of issues – and his choice of favourite company may surprise you, by the way. 31 Jan 2008
Amid some negative speculation in the marketplace with regard to the current status of the residential property market, Pam Golding Properties' perspective, as expressed by Dr Andrew Golding, is as follows… 31 Jan 2008
Over the past decade there has been a notable improvement in the quality of vehicles on South African roads, according to the findings of South Africa's leading automotive research company Synovate. 30 Jan 2008
Prominent paediatrician Professor Benny Kerzner will be in South Africa in early February to deliver a series of lectures to medical and nutritional professionals. 30 Jan 2008
Tom Peters, one of the world's leading business strategists, will appear live and in Johannesburg on March 12, 2008. The event is presented by Global Leaders and is entitled Excellence, Always! It will take place at the Gallagher Estate in Midrand. 30 Jan 2008
According to a recent report by the United States' Direct Marketing Association (DMA), entitled "Channel Integration and Benchmarks in the Retail Industry," to be successful, retailers need to merge and synchronize all channels in terms of consistent brand message, timing, creativity of promotions, loyalty programs, and fulfillment. 30 Jan 2008
