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MARKETING & MEDIA

“Who said surveys should be boring?” - Elna Pretorius of Columinate

Team Columinate.

[Leigh Andrews] If you thought market research was dry and bland, you've clearly not spoken to Elna Pretorius, cofounder of Columinate, who was responsible for the People's Choice Award paper at Samra 2017. Here's her view on the importance of digital market research in SA...

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Ruth Cooper

Bonang Matheba's 30th birthday celebrations

Bonang Matheba 30th birthday celebration was hosted by Courvoisier at Kong for her loyal fans who joined SA entertainment industry elites including AKA, Yanga and Khanya Mkangisa.

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LEGAL

Labour Appeal Court overturns ruling on TES employees

[Lauren Salt] The Labour Appeal Court has ruled on the interpretation of section 198A of the Labour Relations Act, deciding that the client of the temporary employment service (TES) becomes the sole employer of the TES employees...

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LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT

#WomensMonth: Benji Coetzee's EmptyTrips revolutionises logistics

Benji Coetzee

[Ilse Burger] The EmptyTrips platform connects those with spare capacity on their vehicles (truck, boat or plane) with those who require goods transported in Africa. I chatted to founder, Benji Coetzee, to find out how her brainchild...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Let's face it, PR is a dying practice and there is no going back!

[Khangelani Dziba] Khangelani Dziba writes about the future of PR in an era that is ever-evolving and elaborates on finding new, exciting and interesting ways of communicating brand messages...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Don't miss the mark with location-powered marketing

[Shaun Rosen] With location-powered marketing, accurate location data can be combined with insights from desktop and mobile to power compelling, targeted advertising...

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

#OnTheBigScreen: Ape battles, human nature and Japanese art

[Daniel Dercksen] War For the Planet of the Apes, The Circle, Wakefield; The Odyssey and Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave open at local cinemas this weekend.

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ESG & SUSTAINABILITY

#CSIMonth: How WNS SA fosters community spirit in its CSI initiatives to create a magical change

[Sindy Peters] WNS SA has four key initiatives that form part of its CSI strategy, one of which is its Youth4Change Movement which aims to assist young South Africans bring about positive change within their schools and communities...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Popi-proof your direct marketing

[Gareth Mountain] Popi need not be a threat to your business, instead it can be seen as a piece of legislation that can be adhered to easily - one which will benefit both consumers and businesses wanting to find the right types of customers...

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TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

Cheapflights Compass Report 2017 shows challenge is the mother of opportunity

Andrew Shelton, Managing Director, Cheapflights

[Cari Coetzee] We chat to the MD of Cheapflights to mine some insights from the Compass Report 2017...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

How it all fits together - what comes out of Ad-Audit

[mike broom] We move on to practical matters and implications, having already unpacked the fact that advertising should be evaluated in terms of predictive models of both strategic intent and executional efficiency...

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Seven top trends from SA Menswear Fashion Week

[Meagan Duckitt] The SA Menswear Spring Summer collection recently took place at the Palms in Woodstock from Thursday, 6 July to Saturday, 8 July...

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AUTOMOTIVE

What's in a chassis?

[Ilse Burger] When it comes to cars, it's easy to be fooled by looks and ads. Unfortunately, especially when you're a woman. Don't get me wrong, I know there are many knowledgeable women out there who can make men blush with their suspension- and engine-talk...

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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

GGC2017 to tackle critical issues in green building space

[Sindy Peters] The fifth Going Green Conference (GGC2017) is set for 13-15 September in Pietermaritzburg...

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Ruth Cooper

[BizTakeouts Radio Show & Podcasts]

Hein Kaiser from MIX 93.8 FM chats to John Little, Regional Managing Partner, Middle East and Africa at The Observatory International.

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TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

The hotel room of the future

[Jogbojogbo Abdulrahman] Guest-centric features that revolve around technology will define the future of the hotel room and all the advancements will be geared towards making the guest king...

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TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

Voice search and its impact on the hospitality industry

[Jogbojogbo Abdulrahman] In years past, there was a dominant form of agricultural practice - sharecropping. A landlord would rent out his land, and farmers would rent it and pay in harvested crops.

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TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

VR in travel and hospitality: Is it a fad?

[Jogbojogbo Abdulrahman] Will VR be relevant in hospitality decades from now, or is it just a shiny fad?

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Ruth Cooper

[Music]

Zingah releases the music video for Get Em. Directed by UncleScrooch and produced by Monde Dube the video was shot in Johannesburg in one take.

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