7 Feb 2013

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[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 52: The business of blogging
Always wanted to start your own blog or find out more about blogging? Then make sure you tune in to tonight's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, streamed live 5pm-6pm via 2oceansVibe Radio, where we will talk about the business of blogging with studio guests Dan Nash and Natalie Roos. [twitterfall] Read more >>

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Special Focus on Media Freedom & Right to Know

Media tribunal unlikely: Press Council
It is unlikely that the ANC's proposed media appeals tribunal will go ahead, director in the Press Council Joe Thloloe says. Read more >>

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UCKG's Women in Action empowers people by presenting facts and dispelling myths on World Cancer Day
[Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God] Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors' wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), participated in international World Cancer Day by hosting a fun family day expo at the Cenacle of the Holy Spirit in Soweto on 4 February 2013. Read more >>  visit press office >>

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Digital

Google hosts online safety workshops
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Safer Internet Day (SID), Google SA joined forces with its online child safety campaign partners and hosted online safety workshops for Johannesburg learners and parents to 'connect with respect'. Read more >>

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OwenKessel launch their Valentine's Day challenge
[Issued by OwenKessel] To celebrate the tradition of Valentines Day and quite literally to spread the love, ideas-centric, media agnostic agency, OwenKessel has big plans for the day of love. Through an online competition, an OwenKessel creative team will be salvaging Valentine's Day for one lucky person and subsequently one lucky couple (we hope). Read more >>  visit press office >>


Education & Training

Vega School of Brand Leadership offers Master's programme
Responding to the need for leadership that can rethink and redesign conventional social, business and brand models, unlock value beyond the balance sheet, build brands that are genuine in adding value to peoples' lives and can collaborate with others, the Vega School of Brand Leadership offers its Master's programme. Read more >>

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Events & Conferencing

Design Indaba introduces Music Circuit
Design Indaba 2013 has curated an ambitious musical tour of the city that will draw its delegates, attendees and the music-loving public to its Design Indaba Music Circuit. Read more >>

VWV prepares for AFCON 2013 Closing Ceremony
[Issued by VWV Group] With just days until the Orange Africa Cup of Nations Closing Ceremony, the the leading experience agency responsible for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of this tournament, VWV Group, is preparing for what is set to be a fitting and colourful wrap up to the games. Read more >>  visit press office >>


PR & Communications

What is digital PR?
[Lucinda Boddy] The first link people usually make to digital PR is to social media, but social media marketing is not digital PR and understanding the difference is extremely important to ensure the successful implementation of a digital strategy. Read more >>


Recruitment

Cape Town powers up
[Issued by Ad Talent] The start of 2013 has seen senior consultant Roisin McCarthy head for the mountains. She has transferred from Johannesburg to Cape Town to join the team. Roisin has 10 years experience of recruiting at top level in the advertising and communications industry. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Sales

Use these techniques to improve your online sales
[Issued by ClickMaven] ClickMaven's efforts at helping you to improve your online lead generation and conversions continue. Here's an explanation of the necessary steps to take to ensure that you can continuously improve your sales figures. Do you have all your bases covered? Find out! Read more >>  visit press office >>


TV

The New Age to launch 24-hour TV news channel
[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: According to a number of media reports, The New Age newspaper is to launch a 24-hour TV news channel in August. Read more >>

SABC1 launches new educational breakfast show
SABC1 will launch a new educational breakfast show, Geleza Nathi, on Monday 11 February 2013 between 5-6am, with repeats between 11pm and midnight. Read more >>


Youth Marketing

Giving your brand the "cool factor" in 2013 (part I)
[Veli Dlamini] There have been many articles written about why brands should engage with the youth on social networks. My article however, aims to establish how brands can capitalise on the culture youth deem as being "cool". I will also touch on the strategies that can help brands leverage this culture to gain the "Cool Factor". Read more >>


International
Content innovation - the customer comes first
[Eve Williams] LONDON, UK / CAPE TOWN, SA: There's often a temptation with content marketing to think about the next big innovation or technology without actually thinking about what it could mean for the customer. It's vital that content is always relevant and empowering to customers regardless of the technology used. Read more >>

Google enhances AdWords
MOUNTAIN, VIEW, US: Today Google is upgrading AdWords, by rolling out enhanced campaigns. The company says this is a first step to help you more simply and smartly manage your ad campaigns in today's multi-device world. Read more >>

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Galleries
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Government
Denel plans strong presence at Abu Dhabi show
Denel will strengthen its marketing campaign in the Middle East and Africa through a strong presence at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, later this month. Read more >>

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Sport
OR Tambo ready for Afcon finals
[Nthambeleni Gabara] OR Tambo International Airport management says they are ready to cater for the influx of passengers who will be flocking into the country for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals. Read more >>

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Jobs offered
Medium-Weight Designer - Johannesburg
Promise is seeking a medium-weight designer with beautiful craft and design skills. An understanding of how design solves business challenges gets you to the front of the queue. Read more >>

Direct Online Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Fleet Street Publications, is looking for an experienced direct online marketing manager. Read more >>

Mid Sales Representative/Account Manager - Johannesburg - Sandton
Are you a creative, enthusiastic and passionate sales person? Are you looking to sell some of the most unique and revolutionary products on the market? Read more >>

Account Manager - Midrand
If you are junior to mid-level account manager with minimum two - three years event management experience and great credentials you could be the person we are looking for! Read more >>

Account Manager - Midrand
Our sports team has an account manager vacancy. If you are young, with two - three years experience activating in sports sponsorship, and willing to travel, we want to meet you! Read more >>

Senior PR - Johannesburg North
A PR agency based in CT is looking for a senior PR professional who has at least eight years experience to handle all JHB clients. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - Pretoria
A leading and successful corporate company, is looking for a creative graphic designer to join their dynamic team. Read more >>


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