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SABC: Axing of board members is 'unlawful'
NEWSWATCH: BD Live reports that one of the SABC directors axed this week says the action is 'unlawful, motivated by malice and constitutes a purge'... read more>>

Does employer branding fall under HR, marketing, or both?

Leigh Andrews

To get employer branding right you need to think like your employees, not like your customers. But whose task is it, really? Employer Branding SA's Celeste Sirin unpacked the topic in a full-day masterclass on Thursday, 19 March...

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[NewsMaker] Kim Kullmann

Louise Marsland

Kim Kullmann has been appointed business director of Saints Branding at the Cape Town studio with responsibility for operations, strategy and key client management...

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Smart data at the heart of pro-social brands

Leslie Pascaud

'Big data' and 'social good' may be the yin and yang of tomorrow's most successful brands. Both are recognised as important components of contemporary marketing strategy, yet they are not typically thought of as bedmates. That is changing...

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Advertising
Owen Kessel Leo Burnett appointed lead agency for Dimension Data

Issued by Owen Kessel Leo Burnett

Owen Kessel Leo Burnett (OKLB) has been appointed the lead, through-the-line agency for Dimension Data, following a six-way pitch in December last year... read more>>
CSI
Women learn to live on purpose, not by chance or luck, to achieve success

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Women in Action shared their work in the fields of cancer awareness, education and support, and info on their "Save a Tamar" campaign for victims of abuse, at an event hosted by Woman of Substance on Human Rights Day. read more>>
Kaelo does #RAK

Issued by Kaelo Engage

The Kaelo Engage team spread some kindness as part of the Random Act of Kindness (RAK) campaign when they visited Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng, a refuge for orphaned and vulnerable children in Olivenhoutbosch, Centurion... read more>>
Digital
South Africa's first POPI compliant shredding service now available
South Africa's first POPI compliant shredding service, is now available from Metrofile Records Management... read more>>
Nine signs that you need a new digital communications partner

Sheryl-Lynn Collins, Issued by Striata SA

Whether you are doing your communications in-house or have multiple vendors fulfilling different requirements - consider consolidating your digital communications with a partner that can address your exact pain points... read more>>
Education & Training
Top three qualities of a good manager

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

Experts say managers need three very important skills to retain staff and run a profitable business... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Zinto to rock the streets of Maboneng

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

Zinto will be collaborating with the managing and social committee of the Maboneng Precinct to launch 'Project Maboneng' - a massive hip-hop street festival in downtown Johannesburg on Saturday, 28 March. read more>>
Wallets-full of value in your Rand Show 2015 ticket

Issued by The Rand Show

A ticket to the Rand Show is your ticket to escaping the ordinary with non-stop entertainment and family fun... read more>>
Magazines
Magazine will not sue DJ Sbu over fake over
Sibusiso Leope, aka DJ Sbu, got off lightly when Forbes Africa decided against taking legal steps against him for the "unauthorised" use of its trademark, brand and logo on social media... read more>>
Media
Finalists in 2015 Discovery Health Journalism Awards
The finalists for the 2015 Discovery Health Journalism Awards have been announced, following the review by the independent judging panel... read more>>
2014's mad media mix

Charlie Wannell

Looking back on 2014, it's clear that we are living in an era of converged media where the consumer has a voice, content lives on dozens of scattered platforms, and traditional media is having to move at a lightning pace... read more>>
2014 Citi Journalistic Excellence Award goes to Zeenat Moorad
PR & Communications
Structuring a future-ready communication function

Issued by icandi CQ

Locally companies have been slower in adopting a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for their communication function, however, more than ever, communication as a business function needs to adapt - or slowly die... read more>>
Promotions
Competition launches 360-degree computer from ASUS
The Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS launches its new 360-degree computer, the Transformer Flip Book in South Africa, with 'Flip Book My Life' competition... read more>>
Retail
How to capture the omni-channel consumer

Issued by ITWeb

What are the challenges and opportunities of omni-channel retail in SA? Jessica Knight of UCS Solutions will explore this question in her talk at the ITWeb Digital Economy Summit 2015 in Johannesburg on 21 April... read more>>
International
007 takes up judging at Young Lions Health Award
CANNES, FRANCE: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and famed 007 Actor, Sir Roger Moore, will be joining the dedicated jury of respected industry leaders judging the Young Lions Health Award... read more>>
Kom Clarkson, ve vant you in sunny Russia...
NEWSWATCH: Sacked Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been invited to Russia to present a motoring show there, and Piers Morgan (who has also had a Clarkson klap) has some advice for the motor mouthpiece... read more>>
[Three ways to transform business data into BI] Part 2: Self-sufficient BI reporting without relying on IT

Chirag Shivalker

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: This is the second post in the three part series, three ways to transform business data into business intelligence... (Video) read more>>
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Africa
Algerian authorities step up harassment of print media
ALGIERS, ALGERIA: Last week saw another attempt by the president's office to intimidate the opposition media... read more>>
Journalists, activists face mounting harassment in Burundi
Rights, media freedom under attack in Swaziland
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Government news
Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.75% per annum... read more>>
Hi-tech roll call system will keep errant MPs honest
The days of MPs getting away with being absent from parliamentary sittings should be a thing of the past from next month when a biometric attendance system is finally activated... read more>>
Secondary School Intervention Programme kicks off
Don't be afraid - engage with government

Denene Erasmus

More Government news
Jobs offered
Account Executive - Johannesburg
Account executive opportunity with excellent career prospects to join a growing agency. Read more >>

Receptionist - Johannesburg
Promise is seeking a receptionist to join the agency. Read more >>

Freelance Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Busy integrated brand communications company seeks a highly creative and very versatile freelance graphic designer to fill in for our awesome mom-to-be in studio for four months. Read more >>

Account Executive - Exhibition Industry - Cape Town
Scan Display's Cape Town office has an opportunity for a young go-getter with high energy levels to sell and manage exhibition stand and display projects. Read more >>

Online Publishing Assistant - Cape Town
Position available at respected online publisher primarily in customer support, but also requiring excellent proofreading and sub-editing skills. Read more >>

Sales Executives - Johannesburg
Experienced sales executives required. Earn a basic salary and commission. Monthly and yearly incentives. Hard work equals huge returns. Read more >>



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

2nd Annual SA Entrepreneurship Expo 2015
New Life Communications - 23 Apr 2015 to 24 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Startup Picnic Johannesburg
Startup Picnic - 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Executive Think Tank 2015
nlighten - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

Comrades #NedbankGreenMile 2015
31 May 2015, Camperdown

Content Marketing 2020
African Influence Exchange - 4 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

5th Annual Customer Experience
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

SEAexpo 2015
C-Major Productions - 4 Sep 2015 to 5 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Township Cinema
Cynthia Pics - 1 Nov 2015, Durban

Africa Com
Informa - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015, Cape Town

Upcoming events
BeauTea High Tea - 28 Mar 2015, Johannesburg
A spectacular High Tea function at a Victorian Tea Room this Sat whilst health specialist and wellness entrepreneur will be talking about 'anti-ageing', with specialised Nobel nominated technology. Read more >>


Renewable Energy Festival 2015
Renewable Energy Festival - 28 Mar 2015, Cape Town

How to write winning proposals
Sidewalk Media - 28 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

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

Managing media relations and media conferences
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 30 Mar 2015 to 1 Apr 2015, Randburg | 6 May 2015 to 8 May 2015, Pretoria | 19 Aug 2015 to 21 Aug 2015, Randburg | 16 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015, Pretoria | 16 Nov 2015 to 18 Nov 2015, Pretoria | 1 Dec 2015 to 3 Dec 2015, Randburg

Winning with Relationship Selling
Dale Carnegie Training - 30 Mar 2015 to 1 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 25 May 2015 to 27 May 2015, Johannesburg | 3 Jun 2015 to 22 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 15 Jul 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

#GetFunded
MyStartUpedge - 30 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

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