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Mmusi Maimane - Master of communication
[Marion Scher] When in early 2011 Mmusi Maimane emerged on the South African political landscape as the DA's mayoral candidate, most people's reaction was Mmu who?... read more>>

Insider insights on the African Blogger Awards

Leigh Andrews

African Blogger Awards co-founder Murray Legg shares the secrets of doing well and how aspiring entrants can best prepare - starting right now...

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[NewsMaker] Lou Boxall-Davies

Louise Marsland

Lou Boxall-Davies has been appointed as chief strategy officer (CSO) of Havas Village South Africa. She will be responsible for strategy for Havas brands in South Africa...

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[Gartner Digital Business] Are you ready for a digital business future?

Leigh Andrews

From the Internet of Things to the Internet of Me, the digital realm is set to have a huge impact on the way we do business...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 131: Digital Planet and the Pendoring Ad Awards campaign
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow, 14 May 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Neil Watson and Tiaan Ras... read more>>
Marketing
It's the age of customers - time to rethink marketing

Quinton Pienaar

The growing complexity of the marketing role places a huge burden on marketing leaders and it is clear that the marketing role will continue to grow in complexity within the next two years... read more>>
TLC Marketing's healthy partnership with Fitbit

Issued by TLC Marketing Worldwide

TLC Marketing Worldwide has signed wearable tech brand, Fitbit, as part of their global partnership portfolio... read more>>
Advertising
FCB goes with big cats on small budget for purring client
What better way to reach a large audience on a small budget than with cat videos? That's exactly what FCB Cape Town did for client Safarilink.co.za... read more>>
[Orchids & Onions] Coming up smelling of roses

Brendan Seery

Mother's Day is, in reality, nothing more than a cynical marketing con to get people to buy gifts... read more>>
Grey London named in the top five creative agencies worldwide by WARC

Issued by Grey

The Warc 100 has named Grey London in the five Top Creative Agencies Worldwide. Uncle Grey and Grey London were also named in the 20 Top World's Best Marketing Campaigns... read more>>
Cinema
21 ICONS documentary a contender at Zanzibar International Film Festival
21 ICONS South Africa, an annual collection of photographs and short films of South Africans, has been shortlisted from 329 motion pictures submitted for entry at the 2015 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), taking place 18-26 July... read more>>
CRM
Busting six myths about customer care
Proper customer service is often left behind and is only handled when a "customer issue" arises. It is important to recognise that excellent customer service is a key element when building a brand... read more>>
Design
'We Are Africa' design exhibition opens in Durban to celebrate Africa Month
Celebrate Africa Month by visiting the "We Are Africa" design and innovation exhibition at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) from 14 May to 7 June 2015 in Glenwood, Durban... read more>>
Education
Online webinars look at brand experience in African context
GfK South Africa has launched a series of free online webinars on delivering positive brand experience in order to grow sales in South Africa... read more>>
Promoted content
Deloitte: training aspiring chartered accountants to be the business leaders of tomorrow

Issued by One Dynamic Solution

Deloitte launched the Spark Campaign for students who are studying towards becoming chartered accountants (CA's). This will allow these talented youngsters to experience life at Deloitte, the world's largest professional services firm... read more>>
Media
Ornico acquires Fuseware

Issued by Ornico

Brand and media analysis company, Ornico, has entered into an agreement with social media monitoring and analytics company, Fuseware, for the acquisition of its business for an undisclosed sum... read more>>
CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Competition closing date extended
Mobile
Vserv bullish on growth; forays into commerce

Issued by Vserv

Vserv, a leading smart data platform for mobile marketing in India and Southeast Asia, will now provide an end-to-end solution for Telcos and DTH operators, right from discovery of customers to transaction of services... read more>>
Radio
Kaya FM celebrated mothers in partnership with SPAR at the Johannesburg Zoo

Issued by Kaya FM 95.9

On 10 May, mothers celebrated their special day in a fun-filled setting at the Johannesburg Zoo. The first Mother's Day event for Kaya FM was to ensure that mothers felt special and loved... read more>>
A packed programme in May at OFM

Issued by OFM Radio

OFM, the sound of central South Africa, which broadcasts from South Africa's biggest agriculture show, presents South African rock band the Parlotones on tour and a chance to win R10,000 during the month of May... read more>>
Recruitment
When the road to your promotion seems unending...

Khuthalani Khumalo

Agencies around the country are structured in different ways... read more>>
Sales
Natalie Koopman Account Manager Western Cape receives top sales prize

Issued by Son

Six of Son's leading advertising account managers and salepersons were honoured for their exceptional deal-making skills at the Son's Annual Salesperson of the Year Awards Gala... read more>>
Social Media
How to: Develop a social marketing campaign

Johann Barnard, Issued by Trudon

Facebook likes. Retweets on Twitter. Instagram followers. YouTube videos: wherever you look, the world appears to be dominated by social media... read more>>
Youth Marketing
Student Brands expands!

Issued by Student Brands

Student Brands has expanded its digital footprint by partnering with SAStudy to offer South Africa's youth the leading portfolio of student portals... read more>>
International
AOL signs off after 30-year connection
WASHINGTON, US: Over its 30-year history, the company got America on the internet, became a corporate power, lost its lustre and reinvented itself several times in an effort to stay relevant... read more>>
Verizon buys faded internet pioneer AOL for US$4.4bn
WASHINGTON, US: Verizon said on Tuesday it is buying internet pioneer AOL for approximately $4.4 billion, enabling the US telecom giant to boost its presence in online media and advertising... read more>>
Mischief makers prompt Google to halt public map edits
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Google on Monday said it is sidelining its crowd-sourced map-making tool to implement a way to prevent bogus edits, some of which have proven embarrassing... read more>>
Smartphones among top gadgets for Americans: survey
WASHINGTON, US: Smartphones are now used in 72 percent of US homes and have become the third most-owned electronics item for Americans, a survey showed on Monday... read more>>
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Government news
R2K condemns recommitment to Secrecy Bill
Right to Know (R2K) condemns the return of the Secrecy Bill and is dismayed at reported comments of the Minister of State Security, praising the Bill and recommitting government... read more>>
More Government news
Business
[African Utility Week] Eskom hopes to keep the lights on this winter

Nicci Botha

Eskom hopes to maintain its unbroken record over the years of not having to implement loadshedding during the winter months... read more>>
Travel news
Etihad Airways partners Brand USA
Etihad Airways has entered into a partnership with Brand USA, a destination marketing organisation for the United States, in order to boost tourism to the US. The airline sponsored a Brand USA reception at the Armani Hotel in Dubai, as part of the annual Arabian Travel Market global travel and tourism exhibition... read more>>
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New accounts
  • Chefs Who Share 2015 appoints FIVESTAR PR - more info

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People on the move
  • FCB Durban promotes key employee to deputy creative director - more info

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Jobs offered
Senior Director - Corporate Marketing - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced senior director: corporate marketing (Ref. KB/040/0215). Applications close: 29 May 2015 Read more >>


PA and Office Admin - Cape Town
Energetic, professional and unflappable PA/admin person required for a busy and growing marketing consultancy. Join a hard-working team of people that deliver great work for some amazing brands. Read more >>

Head of Digital Strategy - Johannesburg
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced head of digital strategy to lead a team. Read more >>

PR Account Manager - Cape Town and Johannesburg
Digital PR account managers required for growing tech agency in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Facebook fundamentals for business
Network Explosion - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

Smart about social
Red and Yellow School - 16 May 2015, Cape Town

How to write winning proposals
23 May 2015, Johannesburg

Essentials of digital media management course
Sol Plaatje Institute, Rhodes University - 25 May 2015 to 29 May 2015, Grahamstown

Advertising Benevolent Fund AGM
ABF - 3 Jun 2015, Craighall

Digital marketing seminar
Marketing Machine - 4 Jun 2015, Pretoria

Turning your art into profit making business
Sidewalk Media - 7 Jun 2015 to 28 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Wild at Heart Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Wildsfees - 26 Jun 2015 to 28 Jun 2015, Kirkwood

#ReaKasiTour
Home of Skill Media Group (Pty) Ltd - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Pretoria | 3 Oct 2015 to 4 Oct 2015, Pretoria

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

Upcoming events
Executive Think Tank 2015
nlighten - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

1000 Women 1 Voice Initiative
1000 Women Trust - 14 May 2015, Cape Town

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

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