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Today's top stories
DJ Sbu and the fake Forbes cover
NEWSWATCH: DJ Sbu is in hot water for a fake Forbes magazine cover that promotes the man himself and his energy drink, reports ZAlebs... read more>>

How Spree won big at the Bookmarks - two years running

Leigh Andrews

It's not often that an e-tailer wins big at the Bookmark Awards, traditionally seen as the domain of digital publishers. But after a year of phenomenal growth, Spree.co.za did just that...

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How to create a logo for your business

Sophie Baker

Your budding business will need a logo if you want to become visible to potential clients, but because logos are such a crucial aspect of your business, there are a lot of things to consider...

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[TrendTalk] 2015 is defined by disruption

Louise Marsland

World-changing ideas and technologies are defining 2015 as a momentous year - from the beginnings of real Artificial Intelligence emerging out of the Big Data revolution...

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Advertising
Programmatic trading for publishers - How to make the best out of programmatic?

Issued by DQ&A Media Group

Remnant inventory is not really 'remnant' anymore. Technically, within DoubleClick for Publishers your guaranteed and non-guaranteed inventory have been competing since Enhanced Dynamic Allocation was introduced... read more>>
Cinema
Cape Flats thriller Four Corners is big winner at 2015 SAFTA's

Issued by Giant Films

The climax of the night at the 2015 SAFTA Coming of Age Golden Horn Awards was the announcement of the Best Feature Film winner. And the big winner for the night was the coming-of-age thriller, Four Corners... read more>>
Digital
R.O.I. Media continues commitment to digital with rebranding

Issued by R.O.I. Media

R.O.I. Media has officially rebranded to R.O.I. Digital, affirming its evolution into a full-service digital agency... read more>>
Is our online shopping on the Ball?

Kim Gentle, Issued by Grey

In South Africa, first world and third world often blend into each other without anyone noticing, especially in the form of technology... read more>>
Moving Tactics provides unique digital technology for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Issued by Moving Tactics

For the second consecutive year, Moving Tactics' Digital Impact division was contracted to design and execute unique interactive elements for the 2015 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week... read more>>
Education & Training
Free webinars on relational intelligence vital to attract and retain clients
GfK South Africa is presenting a series of free interactive online webinars on building brand loyalty in an experience economy... read more>>
Zinto is tackling youth unemployment

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

Young South Africans will have the opportunity to enrol for the Zinto Training Academy (ZTA) at the Soweto Career Day and Expo taking place 24-25 March at the Orlando Community Hall in Soweto... read more>>
CoreXalance launches COREEQ101

Issued by CoreXalance

The COREEQ101 morning sessions will deal with Soft Skills in the workplace and are designed to uplift, educate and equip staff members to reach their potential and ultimately unlock the untapped potential of your business... read more>>
How to succeed at the Bottom of the Pyramid

This unique event on 15 - 16 April will offer EXCLUSIVE insight about Low-Income Consumers and fresh solutions on how to engage and win with these consumers. Hear REAL stories & ask your questions to Stokvels & Informal Traders.

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Magazines
It's here!

Issued by Student Brands

The redesigned and rethought Student Brands magazine arrived back from the presses a week or so ago and it's looking good... read more>>
Media
Caxton Awards salutes successful staff of 2014
The 2014 Caxton Awards, which took place late last week, have selected the top newspapers, editors and staff from last year, following an intensive judging period... read more>>
Online Media
Kagiso Digital plays in the news space

Issued by Kagiso Media

Kagiso Digital's latest offering, NOW.co.za, is an online news portal which focuses on local news and perspectives on trending topics, bringing both a tabloid flavour and greater context to highbrow news... read more>>
Publishing
Want to write a screenplay - join the Write Journey weekend workshop
Building on its 19 years of success, the Writing Studio's 'The Write Journey' weekend workshop will take place in Johannesburg and Cape Town... read more>>
Sales
Does your selling strategy need to evolve?
Complex disruptive technologies have drastically changed the IT needs of customers... read more>>
Social Media
#TweetDreams campaign for SA Home Loans
Tweet Dreams is a Twitter competition, launched by Liquorice in partnership with SA Home Loans, to reward the winner with a home loan interest rate as low as 0% for one year... read more>>
Digital expertise shared

Issued by Hg80

Mariken Jansen Van Vuuren and James de Villiers represented Hg80 at the recent Senate Financial Group's Conference in Stellenbosch and spoke on the Use of Social Media in Marketing Financial Practices... read more>>
International
Uber drivers assaulted in Belgium: police
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Uber drivers in Belgium were assaulted by fake clients this weekend, including by at least one cabbie angered by the lower cost rival, Belgian police said on Monday... read more>>
No Amazon? No problem for Pakistan's e-commerce pioneers
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: For Shayaan Tahir, it all began when an order he placed on Amazon for a new iPod was rejected,,, read more>>
The Best of Global Digital Marketing Awards for March 2015
European digital marketing research firm Best Marketing International monitors almost 300 digital award competitions Worldwide...(videos) read more>>
Top speakers, new content at Lions Health
CANNES, FRANCE: Launching a new format, Lions Health will offer four streams of content focusing on 'Creative Inspiration', 'The Big Issues', 'Creative Tools & Innovation' and interactive 'Knowledge Huddles'... read more>>
More International
Government news
Willingness to pay taxes has sunk to new levels
The Minister of Finance's announcement during his budget speech that personal income tax will be increased for the first time in 20 years, is going to test the willingness of citizens to pay tax... read more>>
Wheels come off farming project

Sipho Masombuka and Bobby Jordan

Transnet completes 95 electric locomotives
More Government news
Motoring news
Want to be a better driver? Of course you do...
When drivers each practice for their driver's license test, they are just aiming to pass... read more>>
More Motoring news
People on the move
  • Hero announces new staff appointments - more info

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Jobs offered
Head of Design - Digital - Pretoria
Award-winning agency, ETIKET, is looking for head of design - digital. Exceptional leader and designer, highly skilled in combining your visual design talent and creative designs, conceptualise exceptional designs. Read more >>

Freelance Senior Account Manager - Johannesburg
Freelance senior account manager required in small, vibrant TTL agency for four to five months - no corporate climbers, prima donnas or delegating divas need apply. Read more >>



New events to diarise
CoreXalance launches CoreEQ101 - 15 Apr 2015, Randburg, Johannesburg
Investing in the growth of your people is essential for the continued growth of your company. Read more >>


Public Relations boot camp
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 26 Mar 2015, Pietermaritzburg

SEO Explained
Inyoni Marketing - 27 Mar 2015, Durban

Business Networking Meeting
Inyoni Marketing - 27 Mar 2015, Durban

Weekend web works half day workshop
Weekend Web Works - 29 Mar 2015, Durban

Facebook for business
Inyoni Marketing - 10 Apr 2015, Durban

2015 Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship
Global Invest Group - 22 Apr 2015 to 23 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Executive Think Tank 2015
nlighten - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

GIBS Big data and analytics for CRM
GIBS - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

5th Telecom CEM, CRM and Loyalty Summit
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Oracle Technology Day - 25 Mar 2015, Sandton, Johannesburg
Don't miss opportunity to be one of the executives at this free event! Read more >>

Create the most powerful PowerPoint presentation
Front Foot - 25 Mar 2015, Johannesburg | 27 May 2015, Johannesburg | 29 Jun 2015, Johannesburg | 26 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Brand Equity & Customer Loyalty Rewards Conference
Trade Conferences International - 25 Mar 2015 to 26 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Become a website guru in three days!
Multidimensions - 25 Mar 2015 to 27 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Master the art of social media marketing
Lumico - 25 Mar 2015, Cape Town

South African Eco Film Festival
While You Were Sleeping - 26 Mar 2015 to 2 Apr 2015, Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, East London

Start-Up Breakfast Club
Entrepreneur Traction - 26 Mar 2015, Cape Town

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