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A new power on the airwaves? Come 18 June and we'll see the launch of Power FM, the new radio station that has deep pockets and has used them to buy some of the best talent out there. Fair? Unfair? Virgin Mobile's CEO has a few harsh things to say about MTN and Vodacom, which he claims have used anti-competitive behaviour to hammer his company. There are only two types of people in this world who never make mistakes - those who do nothing and - they say it, we don't - politicians. Catherine Milward-Bridges takes a look at leadership and has some pointers for you - such as... you need to listen. Given that, thanks in large part to government interference, the SABC has become somewhat of a circus - many people believing the latter to have fewer clowns - what we need is less government interference, not more... So it's not very reassuring when we read that communications minister (she with the red shoes) wants more control over the SABC. On the newspaper front, Anton Harber has some lessons in newspaper ownership for Iqbal Survé, the incoming owner of Independent News & Media SA. And finally... Hey Bro...Do you want to go like a pro... you know... win an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6,000. It's so simple... just create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and stand a chance to WIN. Rod Baker, Content DirectorPS Take a look at the latest ads in the Ornico ad showcase.Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your South African marketing and media news to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".Weekly top stories |  | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Dali Tambo, responding to CapeTalk567 radio presenter Kieno Kammies' dismissal of Tambo's Mugabe interview as little more than a PR exercise, abandoned his usually measured responses and upped the volume somewhat, reports Mail & Guardian. Read more >> |
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 | [Travis Bussiahn] There's an interesting thing I'm watching in the content strategy & marketing space: A separation of paths, a divergence in the wood. I might be tired and on the wrong side of too many coffees as this epiphany comes, so grab a pinch of salt and humour me. Read more >> |
 | [Chris Moerdyk] One of the biggest problems in marketing today is the way in which everything seems to be couched in hyped-up terminology that ultimately confuses everyone from boards of directors to small business owners. Read more >> |
 | [Chemory Gunko] With another looming economic dip, and a further increase in energy and fuel prices, no doubt many companies are already looking around at what they can cut to further reduce overheads and expenses. Read more >> |
 | It has been announced that Eric D'Oliveira, MD of 140 BBDO, will be leaving the company at the end of the month to join Draftfcb. Read more >> |
 | [Gil Sperling] If your company is considering buying advertising space on Facebook, you will be confronted with the choice of cost per click (CPC) or cost per thousand impressions (CPM). Without properly understanding Facebook's advertising model and what each of these options gets you, you might find this a confusing or difficult choice to make. Read more >> |
| [Chris Moerdyk] Just watching the cornucopia of sport on our TV screens last weekend, I couldn't help recalling the brand cynicism a decade or so ago of Ron Mather, creative director of the Australian advertising agency, The Campaign Palace. He complained about logos taking over our lives. Read more >> |
 | [Athar Naser] Most companies don't like change. The uncertainty unnerves shareholders, the instability threatens structures, and the unknown doesn't fill next year's balance sheets. So, naturally the idea of moving from a brand company to a publishing company is not one that sits very comfortably. Read more >> |
 | [Mark Schefermann] Social media provides consumers with a voice, no matter where they are located or who they are - they can now have an opinion and be heard by brands and others that might be listening. (video) Read more >> |
 | [Wesley Lynch] Even though the story of e-books, for the most part, is the story of Amazon's Kindle - which overcame the increasingly high cost of print book production and distribution by digitising the value chain - it is not, for various reasons, the answer in an academic context. Read more >> |
 | [Marion Scher] I get at least one or more enquiries a month from a newly qualified or aspirant journalist asking for advice - 20 years ago this was easy. I'd find out from them what type of journalism they were interested in and try and point them in the right direction. Read more >> |
 | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Virgin Mobile launched around seven years ago, but it hasn't grown as hoped, and the company's CEO puts the blame for that on MTN and Vodacom, reports BD Live. Read more >> |
 | [Anton Harber] Welcome to the turbulent world of newspaper ownership, Iqbal Survé. As the incoming owner of Independent News & Media SA, the country's second-largest newspaper group, you are going to find this a fascinating and complicated world. Read more >> |
 | [Janine Lloyd] At the heart of any great public relations and communications strategy is the creation of great content and loads of it. Read more >> |
 | [Anthony Swart] While the digital sphere explodes with both content and marketing options, print is still a major component of the marketer's arsenal. In fact, it is estimated that print comprises approximately 40% of a company's marketing budget. Read more >> |
 | Pabi Moloi blindsided all and sundry last week when it was announced that she would join the lineup at new radio station, Power FM, after saying that she was leaving 94.7 Highveld Stereo to focus on her philanthropic commitments and an upcoming debut album. Read more >> |
 | [Gabi Mbele] With R90m in the bank, the team behind new radio station, Power FM, could afford to splurge on heavyweight talent. Read more >> |
 | [Catherine Milward-Bridges] While it's prudent to take direction from the experts, it's as important to heed feedback from those at the receiving end of leadership. Read more >> |
| [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Dali Tambo, responding to CapeTalk567 radio presenter Kieno Kammies' dismissal of Tambo's Mugabe interview as little more than a PR exercise, abandoned his usually measured responses and upped the volume somewhat, reports Mail & Guardian. Read more >> |
WASHINGTON, US: America's top spy chief James Clapper has warned that leaks of secret court documents about a scheme to capture millions of phone records risked US national security. Read more >>
 | PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY: The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has launched a new initiative to ensure that users of news sites are protected from unauthorised collection of data. Read more >> |
 | STOCKHOLM, FINLAND: Google said on Tuesday (4 June) it had entered a ten-year deal with a Swedish wind farm developer to power a data centre in Finland that will soon reduce its energy costs. Read more >> |
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 | The rules governing executive appointments at the SABC are headed down the road of more government control rather than much-needed independence. Read more >> |
 | [Charlotte Mathews] SA's catalytic converter once responsible for 16% of global production, will hit a wall over the next two or three years when a new European Union regulations kicks in. Thousands of jobs may be at stake. Read more >> |
 | [Sindy Peters] Welcoming delegates from around the world and highlighting her department's efforts in developing a regulatory system to conserve the ocean environment, Deputy Minister for Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi opened the African Marine Debris Summit. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Daniel Dercksen] Explore a feast of films from all over the world with Cinema Nouveau's delectable World Cinema Fest, which continues this weekend with the delightfully charming French rom-com Fly Me to The Moon. Read more >> |
 | R&B crooner R Kelly, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, is coming to South Africa to perform in two concerts, on 21 March at Soweto's Orlando Stadium and 23 March, 2014, at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium. Read more >> |
 | [Daniel Dercksen] With the mind-blowing Star Trek Into Darkness, master storyteller and visionary JJ Abrams travels beyond the frontier of the imagination, delivering a super-spectacular space opera. Read more >> |
 GreenQueen Communications to work on TEMPUR account - more info Alpha First commission app developer Snapplify - more info RubiBlue enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive - more info Liberty in Health choose Snapplify - more info
The Saxon announces new PR manager - more info Wesley Byrne joins the ITM Consultancy Team - more info Swedish publisher elected president of WAN-IFRA - more info
 | Promise is seeking a mid to senior writer with through-the-line experience. The agency is a full-service medium sized agency with 41 staffers, based in the Rosebank area. Read more >> |
 | An extremely successful advertising agency is on the lookout for three account directors who are smart, strategic, confident and experienced in TTL retail communications. Read more >> |
 | Established Cape Town based PR agency has an opening for a passionate PR pro to work on business accounts and a bit of lifestyle work thrown in for good measure. Read more >> |
 | Do you eat, breathe and sleep AdWords? We are looking to hire an experienced Google AdWords pro to head up our search advertising division. Read more >> |
 | Bizcommunity.com is employing. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who has a solid sales track record. Read more >> |
 | P and P Communications is looking for a mid-weight account manager to implement PR services to a designated portfolio of accounts. Read more >> |
 | Three years' professional experience in content creation, management, social media marketing and analytics. Excellent writing skills and relevant degree. In-depth understanding of social media and how each platform works. Read more >> |
Embassy is looking for an experienced creative director in Johannesburg. The position requires strong motion graphics and compositing skills as well as onset supervision, client presentation and mentoring junior staff. Read more >>A financial manager position exists with a dynamic and successful advertising agency. Candidate required to holistically manage the financial department and must possess the necessary skills and qualifications. Read more >>We are looking for a support technician who together with the support assistant, is responsible for ensuring internal and external ticket requests and queries etc. Read more >>Leading photo library seeks a picture researcher to handle Web-based image search requests for its advertising and publishing clients. Must have a strong visual sense and be deadline driven. Read more >>Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd has a fantastic and rare opportunity for a sponsorships and exhibitions sales executive! Good basic and commission! Rare opportunity indeed! Read more >>Leftfield is a full-service ad agency looking for an experienced creative director or head of studio to guide and oversee a small team of designers. Read more >>A sports production company based in Roodepoort, Gauteng is looking for a video editor to start immediately on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment. Read more >>This experienced, strategic individual will be responsible for the management and growth of key digital marketing accounts/clients based in Johannesburg. Read more >>C2 Productions is looking for a talented senior creative to create on-air promos for SuperSport. Affirmative action. Looking for a cultural 'connect' to the local and African sports scene. Read more >>Attention! CSquared Productions is looking for an experienced and dynamic creative director to bring fresh vision, focus and energy to their on-air marketing account with a major sports broadcaster. Read more >>Cape Town based, 360 degree PR, communications and events agency, Celebrity Services Africa is looking for a rare breed of writer/sub-editor. Read more >>Firewater Interactive is looking for a young, creative copywriter to accompany us on our journey through the digital landscape. Read more >>Interested in the world of digital marketing and social media? Do you have copywriting and social media experience? WSI is looking for an ambitious social media trainee. Read more >>We're looking for a social media obsessed individual with experience and passion for blogging/micro-blogging to grow our clients communities by driving engagement on their social media platforms. Read more >>This role would be best suited to a junior weight designer who is hungry to learn and grow quickly within an agency. Read more >>BURN 3D is seeking an exceptionally skilled 3D modeller, required to build 3D architectural models. Read more >>Rare and exciting opportunity to work for an international events company as a publishing sales manager. Read more >>Rogue Brand Agency is looking for a highly talented junior designer to join the fresh brand communications agency. Read more >>Greatstock Photo Library is seeking to employ a sales executive. Must be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work under pressure. Sales experience advantageous. Read more >>CoreXalance is looking for a sales representative to generate and grow sales, in order to sell the company's current and new services, within new and existing industries. Read more >>Visual Fusion is a below the line agency specialising in in-store display. We are growing fast and require an experienced accountant to manage the financial aspects of the business. Read more >>Student Village, SA's leading youth marketing company is looking for a super PHP developer. Read more >>Project manager with strong Pan-African experience required for BTL agency with big clients. Logistics. Budgets. Research. CPA. Supplier management. Strong MS with Excel formulas. Timelines. Analysis. Client service. Read more >>Senior account manager with minimum two years' experience of managing up to 300 A-grade in-store promotions per day, for the most premium brands in the country. Read more >>
 The Branding for Growth Conference from 11 to 13 June will deliver innovative insight, solutions and strategic guidance to help you plan and grow your brand for the future. Read more >>
The Branding for Growth Conference from 11 to 13 June will deliver innovative insight, solutions and strategic guidance to help you plan and grow your brand for the future. Read more >>
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|  Promise is seeking a mid to senior writer with through-the-line experience. The agency is a full-service medium sized agency with 41 staffers, based in the Rosebank area. Read more >>An extremely successful advertising agency is on the lookout for three account directors who are smart, strategic, confident and experienced in TTL retail communications. Read more >>Established Cape Town based PR agency has an opening for a passionate PR pro to work on business accounts and a bit of lifestyle work thrown in for good measure. Read more >>Do you eat, breathe and sleep AdWords? We are looking to hire an experienced Google AdWords pro to head up our search advertising division. Read more >>Bizcommunity.com is employing. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who has a solid sales track record. Read more >>P and P Communications is looking for a mid-weight account manager to implement PR services to a designated portfolio of accounts. Read more >>Three years' professional experience in content creation, management, social media marketing and analytics. Excellent writing skills and relevant degree. In-depth understanding of social media and how each platform works. Read more >>Embassy is looking for an experienced creative director in Johannesburg. The position requires strong motion graphics and compositing skills as well as onset supervision, client presentation and mentoring junior staff. Read more >>A financial manager position exists with a dynamic and successful advertising agency. Candidate required to holistically manage the financial department and must possess the necessary skills and qualifications. Read more >>We are looking for a support technician who together with the support assistant, is responsible for ensuring internal and external ticket requests and queries etc. Read more >>Leading photo library seeks a picture researcher to handle Web-based image search requests for its advertising and publishing clients. Must have a strong visual sense and be deadline driven. Read more >>Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd has a fantastic and rare opportunity for a sponsorships and exhibitions sales executive! Good basic and commission! Rare opportunity indeed! Read more >>Leftfield is a full-service ad agency looking for an experienced creative director or head of studio to guide and oversee a small team of designers. Read more >>A sports production company based in Roodepoort, Gauteng is looking for a video editor to start immediately on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment. Read more >>This experienced, strategic individual will be responsible for the management and growth of key digital marketing accounts/clients based in Johannesburg. Read more >>C2 Productions is looking for a talented senior creative to create on-air promos for SuperSport. Affirmative action. Looking for a cultural 'connect' to the local and African sports scene. Read more >>Attention! CSquared Productions is looking for an experienced and dynamic creative director to bring fresh vision, focus and energy to their on-air marketing account with a major sports broadcaster. Read more >>Cape Town based, 360 degree PR, communications and events agency, Celebrity Services Africa is looking for a rare breed of writer/sub-editor. Read more >>Firewater Interactive is looking for a young, creative copywriter to accompany us on our journey through the digital landscape. Read more >>Interested in the world of digital marketing and social media? Do you have copywriting and social media experience? WSI is looking for an ambitious social media trainee. Read more >>We're looking for a social media obsessed individual with experience and passion for blogging/micro-blogging to grow our clients communities by driving engagement on their social media platforms. Read more >>This role would be best suited to a junior weight designer who is hungry to learn and grow quickly within an agency. Read more >>BURN 3D is seeking an exceptionally skilled 3D modeller, required to build 3D architectural models. Read more >>Rare and exciting opportunity to work for an international events company as a publishing sales manager. Read more >>Rogue Brand Agency is looking for a highly talented junior designer to join the fresh brand communications agency. Read more >>Greatstock Photo Library is seeking to employ a sales executive. Must be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work under pressure. Sales experience advantageous. Read more >>CoreXalance is looking for a sales representative to generate and grow sales, in order to sell the company's current and new services, within new and existing industries. Read more >>Visual Fusion is a below the line agency specialising in in-store display. We are growing fast and require an experienced accountant to manage the financial aspects of the business. Read more >>Student Village, SA's leading youth marketing company is looking for a super PHP developer. Read more >>Project manager with strong Pan-African experience required for BTL agency with big clients. Logistics. Budgets. Research. CPA. Supplier management. Strong MS with Excel formulas. Timelines. Analysis. Client service. Read more >>Senior account manager with minimum two years' experience of managing up to 300 A-grade in-store promotions per day, for the most premium brands in the country. Read more >>
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