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Sbu 'slips up' again
NEWSWATCH: 'Oops! I did it again...' Sibusiso Leope, aka DJ Sbu, is once again in hot water after using a fake SABS stamp of approval on his energy drink, it is reported... read more>>

[Orchids & Onions] Raid's mozzie repellent ad has a real bite

Brendan Seery

For some reason - tasty blood, perhaps - I am the person you need to be around when mosquitoes start their attacks. I am always the first to get bitten and sometimes the only one of a number of people in a room to feel the sting...

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Hacking away at marketing's reputation

Chris Moerdyk

Never before have corporate marketing budgets, measurement and spending been under such scrutiny from boards of directors, CEOs and particularly financial directors...

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The state of e-commerce in South Africa

Warren Harding

South Africa's e-commerce market, although still in its infancy, is gaining size and momentum...

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Filtering the digital fog with Flick films

Leigh Andrews

Feeling digitally overwhelmed? Looking to explain complex things in a concise way? Turn to visual thinking, says Garth Jemmett, director of Flick Visual Foundry...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 126: The PRISM Awards and more...
In the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Andy Gilder, Bridget von Holdt and Darlene Menzies... read more>>
Marketing & Media
JT Foxx on how branding leads to success

Leigh Andrews

He's clued up on mobile marketing, has a growing media presence and is the world's number one wealth coach - and only in his thirties. Here's a glimpse into JT Foxx's success... read more>>
Marketing
A full house for the inaugural Durban edition of the IMC Conference

Issued by Integrated Marketing Communication Conference

On 23 and 24 March, marketing and communication professionals gathered at the Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani Hotel in Durban for the two-day, Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Conference... read more>>
CSI
M-Net partners with science centres for natural career expo

Issued by M-Net Magic in Motion

M-Net has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three science centres across South Africa to host national career exhibitions, under the umbrella of its M-Net Magic in Motion initiative... read more>>
Easter treats at Lilitha Crèche

Issued by ECHO Events and Conferences

Easter time at the Lilitha Crèche is always a fun affair: Easter bags with Easter eggs, a warm long sleeve top and a colouring in sheet were put together for each child by the ECHO for Children Foundation... read more>>
Digital
Media24 news digital joins The SpaceStation's network

Issued by The SpaceStation

The SpaceStation, one of Africa's largest digital media sales networks, has been appointed by Media24 to handle the digital media sales for Netwerk24, Daily Sun and Die Son... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Spending Valentine's night with the president - at CTICC

Issued by Gearhouse SA

The Inhouse Venue Technical Management team operating within the Cape Town International Convention Centre was the preferred supplier for the inaugural Ubuntu Awards Gala Dinner... read more>>
MAN kann stage

Issued by Tungsten

Tungsten was commissioned by AV and Beyond to produce a high-tech, LED tech conference stage for MAN Truck & Bus, carrying out a great event for Dealer of the Year Awards 2014... read more>>
Media
Join the debate - Is press freedom under threat in South Africa?
At the third AMASA event in Cape Town on 15 April 2015, Songezo Zibi, Editor of Business Day, will be discussing whether the press and the freedom to expression and information are under fire in South Africa... read more>>
PR & Communications
The future of branded content: Lifestyle journalism in the 21st century

Debbie McIntyre, Issued by Caxton Magazines

Advertorial has been around for decades and over the years it became the holy grail for publishers seeking new revenue streams. But modern branded journalism requires much more involvement... read more>>
Radio
WeatherTrac - up advertising performance when the temperatures drop

Issued by Vicinity Media

Coffee, hot chocolate, cold and flu medication and vitamins all experience a sales spike in winter. Location-based mobile ad network Vicinity Media has a unique targeting tool perfect for the coming colder months... read more>>
Gagasi FM becomes the proud partner of the Durban Chamber's annual gala dinner

Issued by Gagasi FM

Gagasi FM has become the official radio partner for the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 159th annual gala dinner... read more>>
Recruitment
[BizCareers] Should you ask for help?

Juliette Attwell

In this week's column we look at how to ask for help when thrown in the deep-end... read more>>
Careers24 comes on board for this year's Career Indaba

Issued by Careers24

Careers24 will be supporting the fourth annual Career Indaba, to be held from 18-19 May at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg... read more>>
Youth Marketing
Youth marketing conference from Generation Next
The inaugural 'Generation Next Youth Marketing Conference' will be held on 8 May 2015 in Sandton, on the morning of the annual Sunday Times Generation Next Awards... read more>>
International
IS hacks Australian airport website
HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA: An Australian airport website was offline on Monday after being taken over by pro-Islamic State hackers who published messages supporting the jihadist group... read more>>
France denies TV5Monde cyber jihadists leaked defence docs
PARIS, FRANCE: France's defence ministry has dismissed claims by self-proclaimed Islamic State cyber jihadists that they had posted classified army documents online when they hacked into a major television channel... read more>>
New Opera Mini for Android
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Business
Be wary of customer engagement gap
Today, customers cross channels often, making marketing more complicated. They can be on the web one moment, then move to social media and then pick up the phone... read more>>
Government news
Police on high alert in KZN
Police remain on high alert in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, where shops belonging to foreign nationals were looted and some burnt down... read more>>
Time for brutal interrogation of South Africa's history...

Manusha Pillai

The recent turbulence in South Africa, borne of the #RhodesMustFall campaign, has brought into sharp focus the fact that development of a single version of the South African brand truth is still a work in progress... read more>>
Gauteng education opens doors for 2016 applications
SAA head withdraws legal bid against inquiry

Andiswa Maqutu

SA Agulhas II embarks on voyage to Marion Island
More Government news
New accounts
  • The Voice Clinic appoints Jam Media - more info

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People on the move
  • Group executive to spearhead growth in packaging and tissue - more info
  • New creative director joins Y&R Advertising in Johannesburg - more info
  • Three new appointments at Primedia Unlimited's source company - more info

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Jobs offered
Account Manager - Durban
Gorilla is looking for an account manager/executive to bring their experience and drive to our team. Someone who gets digital and gets results and can hit the ground running. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Nando's #FiredUpSoweto Experience
Aptitude Consulting - 16 Apr 2015, Soweto

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

PAs and Admin Professionals Summit - 2015
ABN Global Events - 27 Apr 2015 to 30 Apr 2015, Pretoria

Startup Picnic JHB
Startup Picnic - 2 May 2015, Johannesburg

Social Selling Seminar: Attract new clients online
LinkedIncome - 15 May 2015, Johannesburg

Mobile Business Seminar
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 28 May 2015, Windhoek

Rising Stars Careers Expo 2015
Fezekisa Communications - 29 May 2015, Bloemfontein | 31 Jul 2015, Durban | 28 Aug 2015, Port Elizabeth

Comrades #NedbankGreenMile 2015
31 May 2015, Camperdown

Africa's Big Seven
Exhibition Management Services (Pty) Ltd - 21 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015, Midrand

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

Upcoming events
How to succeed in the low-income market - 15 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg
This unique event will share fresh insights about the entry-level market and provide solutions and tactics on how to engage with these consumers and succeed at the Bottom of Pyramid. Read more >>


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 >>


Professional Speakers Association Convention - 17 Apr 2015 to 19 Apr 2015, Cape Town
The Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa is hosting its annual convention in Cape Town this April. Read more >>


World Travel Market Africa - 2015
15 Apr 2015 to 17 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Adobe Document Cloud launch
Dax Data - 15 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 22 Apr 2015, Cape Town

PR for the environment and sustainability
PRISA - 16 Apr 2015, Randburg, Johannesburg

Instagram Report 2015
Domino Intelligence - 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

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