Malls, mobile, traits marketers need, and walking the talk Our three trends pieces today see Doug Mayne looking at how malls are set to 'mobilise' consumers like never before, Kevin Bassett looking at how you can metamorphasise mobile marketing this year, and Thomas Oosthuizen reckons it's not trends that matter, it's the traits marketers need!On the subject of recessions, Dr Frances Wright says that while companies usually look at cutting their marketing budgets in recessionary times, it's the very time when companies should rather walk the talk and communicate about the product or service to a target market and establish effective distribution channels. On the mobile front, Mark Schefermann takes a look at the future of mobile voice and how our lives are becoming more and more connected. Finally, in our latest, ever-popular Biz Takeouts podcast you can find out more about the current trends in mobile search and mobile marketing for businesses in South Africa and Africa. Rod Baker: Content DirectorPS Take a look at the latest Ornico ad showcase. Responses to this column welcomed in our ed's column archive. Send all your South African marketing and media news to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive contributor pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com; also take a look at our guide "How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news". Don't forget to follow @Bizcommunity on Twitter and join us on Facebook!Top stories
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 [Doug Mayne] All early indicators seem to confirm that December 2012 was a relatively good year for the mall environment. Certainly not a 'shoot the lights out' result but stable, single digit growth nonetheless. The point now is what 2013 holds in store for us. Here are a few key trends which I think are relevant... Read more >>
 [Thomas Oosthuizen] I like the number 13. Like with most other things, it is what we do with it that matters. Great companies never use the excuse of prevailing trends as a reason for them not to perform. They just leverage the circumstances better than their rivals. So, while economists will contemplate economic and social conditions in 2013, it is what we as marketers do that matters. Read more >>
 [Gisele Wertheim Aymes] The world is more interdependent and interconnected than ever before. Technology is ensuring the free flow of ideas, information and energy; creative co-operation and influence; and is bringing change across the globe that is happening at an unprecedented and accelerated rate. Read more >>
 [Janice Spark] South Africa is a complicated place - each year outdoes the last in the 'magnitude of change' stakes. And we just know this year will deliver even more surprises. Nonetheless, important trends appeared across the brandscape during 2012. Here I explore the key brand moments of the year just passed, and take a peek at what might be ahead. Read more >>
 [Chamendran Naidoo] As we gaily simulate horse-riding while singing in Korean, the eyes of judgment fall upon us for clinging to the relics of yesteryear. Don't allow yourself to get caught doing last years' exercises or wearing scrubs that are "Soooo 2012", oh my readers. This year, you're going to be ahead of the curve and I'm going to help you do just that. Presenting the health trends of 2013... Read more >>
 [Gail Schimmel] So here we are in 2013 - the Mayan trend predictions for 2012 having spectacularly failed to materialise, leaving some of us with hangovers and debt that we had secretly hoped would be wiped clean in a Mayan-flavoured apocalypse. Now is the time for us to look into our crystal balls, and see if we can get our predictions for media and advertising regulation a bit more spot-on than the poor Mayans did. Read more >>
 [Thomas Kolster] There's a transformational shift happening and it's picking up pace in the New Year. Business and its far-reaching (some might say overreaching) arm, advertising, are becoming more responsible, more caring and more sustainable. Read more >>
 [Warren Moss] The year ahead is unlikely to see any fantastical new developments in direct marketing; in fact, it's more likely to be characterised by the maturing of existing technologies and a return to more traditional practices. Read more >>
 [Bernard Matlhaga] The following are my thoughts on trends that will emerge in the retail and shopper marketing space in South Africa. Read more >>
 [Gareth Pearson] A transformation is in motion amongst shoppers and retailers country-wide. Consumers are becoming more discerning and demanding, and retailers and manufacturers are under pressure to innovate, offer quality and savings - all in one eco-friendly package! Here are some interesting trends for the retail sector that I've identified for 2013. Read more >>
 [Oresti Patricios] Context is king, but knowing what's around the next corner takes a little more than 20/20 vision. To find out what trends, innovations or environmental changes could affect your brand's future in 2013, here's some foresight. Read more >>
 [Kevin Bassett] "Content, context and customer proclivity" will be the mantra that drives this year's marketing metamorphosis in the arena of mobile technology. I believe that we will see a year of repositioning - of un-automate, de-campaign and game-play - but also of tighten, regulate and measure. In short, 2013 will see the 'mobile moth' turn into a butterfly. Read more >>
 [Dr KF Lai] There are several key trends that will present themselves in 2013. From m-payments to HIV/AIDS prevention, emerging markets are leading the way when it comes to innovative uses of mobile technology. Marketers, too, are seeing their roles and responsibilities expand. Read more >>
 [Vanessa Clark] SoLoMo: the glorious intersection of social, location and mobile that was going to superpower hyperlocal search and prove to be the holy grail, allowing retailers and other businesses to attract an army of smartphone-wielding customers. Pretty exciting stuff, especially during an economic downturn, right? In my opinion, quite the contrary. Read more >>
 [Petros Kondos] A fistful of mobile companies have come and gone during 2012. The next generation of startups is ready to hit the mobile industry with a host of new services of which most will, at best, either slither into mediocrity or just plain fail due to a lack of funding and media agency support. Breaking new ground is not easy; breaking new media ground that translates into profit is even more difficult. Read more >>
 [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: FNB has bounced back following its tiff with the ANC over its recent 'You Can Help' advertising campaign with full-page adverts in a number of national newspapers. The adverts are written to look like poetry, reports iafrica.com. Read more >>
 [Dr Frances Wright] In recessionary times, the first thing that is being cut is the marketing budgets, but in reality no business will be sustainable or successful without marketing and the resultant sales. All businesses face the challenge of finding and retaining customers. Read more >>
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 [Issued by Get Smarter] With South African mobile penetration now at 100% and the rapid adoption of smart phones, the marketing landscape in South Africa is continually evolving to cater for advancements in the realm of digital and traditional mediums. Read more >>
 [Athar Naser] Good content is at the heart of any content marketing campaign. It's what draws the consumer to your online real estate and keeps them coming back for more. If you want your website, blog or app to lend your website authority, increase sales and draw more leads, you need to make sure your content is top notch. Read on for five things great content will do for your web presence. Read more >>
 [Amy Johnson] At midnight on 31 December 2012, champagne was popped and the year 2013 was ushered in. The start of a new year always brings about change, or at least the resolve to change. In the business world, it's no different. Marketing strategists and account managers will be on the lookout for trends that they can implement into their digital marketing strategy for the New Year. So what are these trends? What are the best practice tips to implement them? And how are they arrived at? Read more >>
 [Gavin Mills] Sometimes we become very arrogant, creating experiences. The holy grail of our trade is 'behaviour change', but when familiarity breeds contempt, how easy it is to trade focus for superficial flash and butt-kissing brownie points. Read more >>
 [Chris Moerdyk] I have to say that I really liked the FNB campaign that the ANC hated so much. Read more >>
 Despite the myth that consumers do not notice advertising anymore, research results in fact show the exact opposite; and what's more, these results also prove print advertising's efficacy, says Ask Afrika's Dr Amelia Richards, client services director for the company. Read more >>
 [Issued by Egg Films] Egg director Terence Neale's latest ad for Chicken Licken Slyders will leave audiences asking, "Please, sir, can I have some more?" The concept for this commercial, devised by Net#work BBDO, involves a gloomy orphanage, a cheery couple, and a delightful twist. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by human.kind] High inflation, high living expenses and fast-paced lifestyles are today's calling cards, and when briefed with an interim campaign for Budget Insurance Company, it was the emphasis on 'high' that inspired human.kind to conceptualise a 'Low is Good' theme. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Y&R SA] SKYY Vodka proudly announces the launch of its first-ever TV advertising campaign in South Africa. Renowned as the drink of choice for the world's most stylish party people, the advert offers a taste of the glamorous lifestyle associated with the iconic spirit in the world-famous cobalt blue bottle. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Frieze Films] The upbeat spot celebrates the way Eskom improves ordinary South African's lives, reminding viewers how much begins with the flick of a switch. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Right Stuff] There's no need to compromise on quality when it comes to the Right Stuff range of gazebos. Their new Easy-Up Cost-Effective Gazebo continues this tradition of high quality outdoor branded products which offer not only superior design and finish, but also competitive pricing, not to mention the ease-of-use. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by The Exhibitionist] With 2013 in full swing, the new season reaffirms the need for innovation and bold strategic prowess, always mindful of the fact that brand success is never perpetual. The best brands are future-focused; they cultivate a culture of forward thinking and lead through inventive means. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Gary Bryant, Issued by The Brand Union] 2012 was a big year for The Brand Union Africa as they set their business to take advantage of the seismic shifts taking place in their, and the broader, marketing landscape. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Wrappa Branding and Design] Wine marketing plays a big part in securing wine sales. WRAPPA explores which wine label design the Millennial Generation finds most desirable and why. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Stephanie Houslay, Issued by Acceleration Media] Making predictions in a world that moves as quickly as the one we live in today is brave and perhaps even a little foolish. But based on the way the world evolved last year, here are a few trends I expect to play out in 2013 and beyond. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by The Event Production Company] The Event Production Company team has kicked off the new year on a positive note by donating five reconditioned computers to Xintimani Communication Warriors, a non-profit organisation taking care of 10 orphans and 50 children of teenage mums who are still attending school. Read more >> visit press office >>
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[Issued by Blue Moon] This time last year, Blue Moon's organisational carbon footprint had decreased by 10% from the previous year. This was partly as a result of an internal campaign and related initiatives to be more responsible with their resources and accountable in our business, proving that knowledge really is power - and not necessarily the electrical kind! Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Anton Ressel] By 2050, it is estimated that the earth's human population will be 9.07 billion. 62% of the people will live in Africa, Southern Asia and Eastern Asia - numerically this is the same as if all the world's current population lived in just these three regions. In addition, another 3 billion will be spread across the rest of the world. Read more >>
 [Melody Maker] For years, digital agencies and publishers have tried to sell the value of their medium by attacking traditional media such as television, print and outdoor. These old-fashioned channels are outdated, we are told; they are irrelevant and taking their last breaths of life in a market that is shifting over to digital platforms. Read more >>
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 [Ruth Steyn] Many things have changed as a result of social media. The way we share our news, the way we interact, and the way we engage with companies. And now, companies are using social media as an effective way to sell their products. The motivation behind this is simple: the customers are already there, so why not take sales to the customers? Read more >>
 [Issued by Popimedia] Popimedia Innovations are proud to announce their inclusion in the Facebook Studio showcase for 2012, and while waiting for the results, they are proud to announce that their Clover the One campaign has been chosen for inclusion in the 2012 Facebook Studios showcase of excellent creative campaigns. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by The Event Production Company] The Event Production Company has launched into 2013 with a new-look website, supported by an intensified social media plan. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by LOW FAT internet, social media & email marketing] Whether your objectives are to acquire more Twitter followers or look to turning those followers into customers, you will need to have the tactics in place to accomplish your goals or objectives. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Bluegrass Digital] Bluegrass Digital, a London-born, Cape Town-based digital agency, is bridging the gap between south and west Africa. Experts in website technology, development, online marketing and forward-thinking, Bluegrass have now set their sights on the west after working in collaboration with various ad agencies in Nigeria. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by ClickMaven] Don't get left behind. Just because you have a live website doesn't mean you're optimising your potential for sales. If you want to make the most of your business in an online space, you'll need to embrace SEO in the fold of your sales strategy. This will help you to strengthen your position online, generate more leads and convert them into sales. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by ClickMaven] The internet is full of your potential customers. Adverts, articles, links from social networks and those customers' own acts of Googling could all result in them picking your company to buy from or work with. So what's stopping them from giving you their valuable details? What's preventing them from buying your products or services? Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by LOW FAT internet, social media & email marketing] In Part 4, we examine how to boost sales with trigger emails. Trigger mailings are a particularly effective and low-cost mailing option. The high level of automation keeps processing costs to a minimum. Plus, extremely high click, opening and conversion rates can be achieved, as each mailing is specifically tailored to the recipient. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Gloo] Right now, several major shifts are taking place in South Africa and across the continent, which are dramatically increasing the relevance and influence of digital across the communication landscape. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Business and Arts South Africa] Business and Arts South Africa has long taken the lead in arts education as part its commitment to sustainability in the sector. Now, in 2013, BASA unveils a comprehensive programme of education, training and up-skilling, aimed at emerging and established arts organisations. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Boston College] When looking at the class of 2012, experts in the field of education paint a bleak future - comments and criticism have been levelled at the high drop-out rate, the quality of education and the poor study and employment opportunities available for successful matriculants. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by EXSA] EXSA has once again partnered with Manch Communications in organising the third international conference for the exhibition industry in Africa. The conference will see global exhibition industry icons speaking on a wide variety of topics under the title, "Developing Africa as a Global Exhibition Destination". Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Thebe Exhibitions] Nurturing and educating South Africa's youth is once more the focus of a partnership between Decorex SA and television network, M-Net. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Thebe Exhibitions] Decorex Cape Town, one of South Africa's finest décor, design and lifestyle exhibitions, sets the proverbial table for its 15th year in the Mother City, serving up a blissful, feel-good show in 2013. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Health Intelligence] Health Intelligence isn't just another glossy magazine; it's your window to wellness, bringing you the truth about the health industry and real advice you can live by. The Jan/Feb edition is on sale now. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by C Squared] Festival of Media organiser, C Squared, has announced that ' From Content to Commerce' will be the theme for The Festival of Media Global 2013 and released details of the first sessions for this year's conference which will take place in Montreux, Switzerland, from 28-30 April. Read more >>
 [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Mail & Guardian reports FNB has folded in the face of intense criticism from the ANC over a series of videos from the bank's 'You Can Help' campaign, and pulled the videos. Meanwhile, the DA's Helen Zille has pulled out of a New Age business breakfast after reports arose claiming that the events are funded with public money, reports iafrica.com. Read more >>
[Issued by AMASA] Donald Liphoko, chief director of advertising and media buying for the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is the first guest of AMASA's monthly forums for 2013. He will address the industry on 6 February. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Mark Schefermann] What does it meant to live in a digital world? Well, I guess the reality is that our lives are becoming more and more connected. I often wonder how we ever survived without technology, the internet and social media. How did people organise things, how did they share memories and how did they remember people's birthdays and anniversaries? Read more >>
[Saskia Delfgaauw, Issued by DQ&A Media Group] Mobile advertising is very different from any other type of advertising, and it requires a specific approach. How can advertisers use mobile ads to get the best results? How to increase the chances of success in mobile advertising? Here are a few tips. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Matrix] Tracking your vehicle online is not a new service offering for Matrix customers. In fact, Matrix has been offering customers Matrix Internet Tracking for some time now. We have, however, over time realised that managing the admin around a vehicle can be very time and energy consuming for our customers. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Sid Peimer] I know as much about social media as I do about the precise audience profile of You magazine (except for my mom - I know her). Even though we can all work with reach and frequency to get ARs, there's more to media planning than just the numbers (although I have met the odd media planner who prefers paint by numbers - painful). Read more >>
 [Issued by ADreach] ADreach is giving the AFCON Cup awareness campaign a big boost. To generate greater buzz and excitement around the tournament, ADreach will be erecting R100Â 000's worth of illuminated Supalite signs in the key Sandton area at their own cost. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Provantage] A great partnership is being enjoyed between Sasfin and Provantage's airport.tv, with the specialist banking and financial services group renewing its sponsorship for a period of two years. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Marion Scher] A question I'm constantly being asked, possibly as a result of shrinking budgets, is whether organisations should take communications totally in-house or use one or more agencies. Read more >>
 [Issued by Fishwicks] From their head office in Durban to their regional offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Fishwicks team is constantly researching ways to improve quality, efficiency, turnaround times, and the spectrum of products they deliver to South Africa's Corporate, Advertising, FMCG and Retail Sectors through superlative customer service. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Conduit Studios] Conduit Productions is pleased to announce the formal services of our award winning studio as a stand alone supplier to the production industry. Introducing BEST FULL, a design driven VFX house, dedicated to creating world class VFX and motion content. Read more >>
[Anton Ressel] As a business consultant with a special focus on the craft and small scale manufacturing sectors, I have come to recognise a number of shared traits amongst entrepreneurs and business owners engaged in the design and manufacture of products. Read more >>
 [Issued by Fresh Eye Film Productions] With the Oscars coming up in February, M-Net Movies decided to grab the public's attention with a 90-second promo that would stand out in an ad break. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Bouffant] Santam "Back At Ya", for agency King James and directed by Chloe Coetsee, has won The Grand Midas at the Midas Awards. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Random House Struik] What makes The Management Bible special is that all the knowledge you need on management has been encapsulated in one comprehensive, handy volume. The book offers step-by-step solutions to over 300 common management challenges and problems. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Saskia Delfgaauw, Issued by DQ&A Media Group] At the end of 2012, it's the perfect time for reflection - and at DQ&A Media Group, that means thinking about how strategies took shape, how tactics and techniques were adapted, and of course, how successful they all were. Andries de Jonge, Publisher Consultant and co-owner of DQ&A Media Group, shares his thoughts on 2013... Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by OFM Radio] South African radio legend Tony Blewitt will soon be heard across central South African homes and businesses when he joins OFM on 2 February. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Tessa Nowosenetz, Issued by Columinate] When it comes to qualitative research, focus groups are probably what you are most familiar with. But when it comes to engaging with LSMs 6-10, who mostly have internet access, this old-school methodology is no longer the best way to capture the thoughts and perceptions of these respondents. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Analytix BI] The Living Standard Measure profile of chewing gum versus bubble gum brands are notably different, however, it is the growth in the number of chewing gum rather than bubble gum consumers that is sustaining the SA gum market, according to the latest report released by Analytix BI, "South Africa Brand Report: Consumers of Chewing Gum/Bubble Gum". Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Tungsten] Tungsten was commissioned by Kenwood to design and manufacture display units for both Kenwood and DeLonghi, installed in Boardmans and other exclusive retailers. Adding their signature touch of creativity to help showcase these stunning new ranges incorporating art with practically. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Honoré Gasa, Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects] Once the recession started to recede, many struggling shopping centres expected consumer spending to pick up. This didn't happen - instead, a new shopping context has emerged in SA with many recessionary shopping patterns having become habitual. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Openfield] A new venture begins for Openfield Sponsorship Marketing Consultants who have been appointed as the commercial sponsorship agents for the V&A Waterfront, the South African destination that welcomes millions of local and international visitors annually. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Business and Arts South Africa] AFDA graduate, Mondli Magenuka, has joined Business and Arts South Africa as its intern for 2013. Magenuka becomes the fourth BASA intern in a programme that has received the support of BASA member, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Zee TV] The Broadcast Audience Research Council, India (BARC) has issued a global Request for Information (RFI) to seek understanding of the state-of-the-art in the area of television audience measurement research in particular and audience measurement research in more general terms. Read more >> visit press office >>
 LONDON, UK: David McQueen, principal analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media, comments on Nokia's financial results. Read more >>
 CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is now accepting entries into all 16 categories: Branded Content & Entertainment Lions, Creative Effectiveness Lions, Cyber Lions, Design Lions, Direct Lions, Film Craft Lions, Film Lions, Press Lions, Media Lions, Mobile Lions, Outdoor Lions, Promo & Activation Lions, PR Lions, Radio Lions, Titanium & Integrated Lions, and the brand new Innovation Lions. Read more >>
 SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple's iPhone remained the most popular smartphone among US buyers in the closing months of 2012 while Android handsets were on top worldwide, Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reported on Tuesday (21 January). Read more >>
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: The Mozilla Foundation on Tuesday (22 January) unveiled two preview smartphones as it invited developers to try its new open-source mobile operating system that it hopes will challenge Apple's iOS and Google's Android. Read more >>
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 Ever since the dawn of the industrial age, debate has raged over whether or not companies carry a responsibility solely to make profit, or whether they have a responsibility to the society from which they generate a profit. As a company in the gaming industry, Tsogo Sun is mandated by our bid commitments to give back to society and the communities in which we operate, but I believe there is much to be said for 'doing good while doing good business', writes Noëleen Bruton*. Read more >>
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 Plans to re-introduce teacher training colleges were underway with one former college scheduled to re-open this week according to Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande. Read more >>
There would be no service delivery if government did not use the services of consulting firms, Consulting Engineers SA (CESA) said last week. Read more >>
 The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5% in line with market expectations. Read more >>
 The Presidency says it is "disappointed and surprised" by the one-sided First National Bank campaign. Read more >>
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 [Joy M] Applying for a car loan while confronting your bad credit history seems an unlikely financial mix. However, prevailing market condition, along with careful review of credit history and financial options make the task not only easier but also highly possible. Read more >>
 Europcar is offering a host of promotions on its car rentals and chauffeur service in conjunction with the relaunch of its website. The site now offers a quicker and more streamlined booking process in three simple steps, ensuring stress free and simplified car rental. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen's impressive Amarok bakkie has steadily been silencing the pessimistic noises from the doomsday prophets and the blue-bearded 4x4 'manne' who initially scathingly predicted all sorts of performance failures and possibly even the early demise of this classy German 2-litre, twin-turbo one-ton bakkie. Read more >>
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 One of South Africa's leading wine producing regions, as well as one of the country's premier culinary destinations, the Franschhoek Wine Valley, has once again every reason to raise a glass with the launch of the Franschhoek Wine Tram, a new and unique way to experience this picturesque wine valley. Read more >>
 The beautiful city of Dubrovnik in Croatia has been added to MSC Fantasia's 8-day/7-night summer cruise, further enhancing a voyage of discovery that will take MSC travellers into the very heart of ancient Greece and some of the most beautiful destinations in the eastern Mediterranean. Read more >>
 The recent heavy rains experienced in most parts of the country have resulted in the sudden temporary closure of the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage (MNP& WH) site. The park is inaccessible from Musina as roads leading to the area are washed away. Read more >>
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 Cape Town's V&A Waterfront will once again play host to The Hunter's eXtreme Ultimate X 2013 Festival, which takes place at the Gateway Canal at the V&A Waterfront on 16 February, 2013. The festival will showcase the best that extreme sports has to offer from national and international BMX, FMX, skate- and wake-boarding champions. Read more >>
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 [Eugene Yiga] Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Certainly not Rob van Vuuren, co-writer and co-star of Three Little Pigs, a production described as a cross between Animal Farm and Reservoir Dogs. He chats to us about the concept, preparing for his role, and what's next for this gritty play. Read more >>
 [Charles Siboto] Now that we're reaching the end of January my brain is finally accepting that it's a new year and I don't put down 2012 at the end of everything I have to date anymore. This, of course, means that it's as good a time as any to look back at the year that was and smile at how many great movies were released (it truly was a great 2012 at the movies) and to look forward to what 2013's going to look like in terms of cinema. Read more >>
 [Eugene Yiga] Madame Zingara's Theatre of Dreams has been delighting South African audiences for the last several years. Now, after a year of sold-out performances, the travelling dinner cirque extravaganza is back in Cape Town for the farewell Miracle Tour. Celebrating the miracle of life and the magical journey we're all on, this unforgettable experience is a feast in every sense of the word. Read more >>
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There is an opportunity for a PR writer to be positioned in a fast paced corporate pharmaceutical environment. Read more >>A position exists for a self-motivated, creative and experienced public relations manager to join a dynamic brand communication consultancy. The candidate must have experience and passion for PR in the technology arena Read more >>WildWeb, located at the Lion Match Factory, Umgeni Road, in Durban, has a permanent position for a mid level web developer on offer, starting as soon as possible. Read more >>Senior digital designer opportunity in growing digital agency. Read more >>Rogue Brand Agency is looking for an exceptionally talented freelance designer with a minimum of eight years experience in the brand and ad industry. The term will be negotiable. Read more >>Adstream, a world leader in digital advertising workflows, is looking for a dynamic print operations and account manager to join their expanding team in Johannesburg. Read more >>Provide consultative and operational support for most phases of marketing research process on all routine projects. Read more >>Public relations consultant (account manager) needed for award winning PR agency in JHB. Corporate, consumer and tech clients. Great working environment and team. Read more >>Helion is growing in South Africa! We are recruiting for Helion evaluators! Prepare your profile so you are ready for all the new mystery visits that will be posted soon! Read more >>Oxford University Press Southern Africa, an equal opportunity employer and leading book publisher seeks to recruit a senior production coordinator in its creative services department. Read more >>Oxford University Press Southern Africa, an equal opportunity employer and leading book publisher seeks to recruit a managing designer in its creative services department. Read more >>Recruitment specialist - Johannesburg.
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Interested in giving corporate life the finger by joining a fast-paced startup? Read more >>An ideal position for an account director level PR candidate who has owned their own business and wants a permanent position. Someone who wants more out of their career. Read more >>Greatstock, a dynamic local image library, is looking for a creative person to conceptualise ideas to produce shot lists and to set-up and co-ordinate shoots for the company. Read more >>Greatstock, a leading image solutions company, is looking for a dynamic client liaison person to manage existing accounts as well as pursuing new business and presenting to prospective clients. Read more >>The communications and marketing department at UCT is seeking a head: media liaison to supervise a team of communications specialist. Read more >>Marketer - Rosebank - JohannesburgWe need a marketing whizz kid to help us grow our training, events and direct marketing business. We are looking for a qualified marketer who is energetic and enthusiastic. Read more >>Stellenbosch University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as development communications officer to commence duties by 1 March 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more >>We are a talented, young, fun and crazy bunch of creatives (and a few suits) looking for a kick-ass motion graphics artist to join our growing team. Read more >>International publisher, Fleet Street Publications, is looking for an experienced direct marketing manager, who also enjoys writing, editing, research and product development, to join their business publishing division. Read more >>The Career Guru has been invited by this leading and global agency to secure a strong senior consultant/account director to their tech and gadget team. Read more >>Account executive/writer - suited to a talented, strong writer with impeccable attention to detail, who is hard-working, highly organised, enthusiastic with good EQ and can work to tight deadlines. Read more >>Senior multi-channel/convergence manager needed at leading media agency. R600 000 Read more >>The ad agency is looking for an account executive who is energetic, goal driven and who is hungry to learn the advertising industry. Read more >>We are looking for a PR practitioner who is based in Cape Town. Who has PR agency experience for at least one year. Read more >>Visual Fusion are looking for a talented individual to join our team to creatively contribute to our workflow. Read more >>Are you a graphic designer with a minimum of two years' experience? Are you the ideal candidate for our company? We need you! Read more >>Looking for exceptional designers experienced at conceptualising and executing in both print and digital mediums. Read more >>
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- Fine Women Business Network breakfast Fine Women Business Network - Cape Town, 30 January
- AIM Open Day UCT Graduate School of Business - Cape Town, 30 January
- DMMA and Effective Measure Roadshow DMMA/Effective Measure - Cape Town, 30 January
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