Top of our offering today is the launch of our Biz Trends Report 2013 from top players in the advertising, marketing, media and retail industries. We have all just come out of a tough year, but what does 2013 hold for us? See what some of the industry players reckon will lead the way in 2013 - and please add your comments. Read why this year is a time of choices, decisions for strategic marketing management, according to Darren Woolley, and Sue Disler asks, "Who says magazine are dead?" POPI is on the way, and attorney Steve Ferguson tells you why you should get proactive about privacy protection. Naseem Javed says the world is passing through the eye of the needle, the all-out digital transition is responsible for ushering us into new era where age media now demands new age skills. So, what are the undiscovered skills in global advertising and branding? If you were Larry Page, how would you feel about the fact that Android's dominant position as mobile operating system of choice do not all result in a proportionate share of advertising opportunities for Google? Llew Claasen asks whether Google's best form of attack was defence?. OK, New Year's Day has come and gone, but as of now there are still 359 days left in 2013 - so there's still time to take a look at Natasha McClymont's seven New Year's resolutions for brand agencies. Rod Baker: Content Director PS Take a look at the latest Ornico ad showcase.
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