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Einstein knew better You're given a brief, but how do you handle it? Do you assess the problem, and then find a solution... or do you come up with a solution and then make the problem fit? Sid Peimer reckons agencies need to take a look at what Einstein proved. Abey Mokgwatsane says the creative industry is making giant leaps into the future and he reckons that it is an industry that is being defined by creativity and technology. Missed last week's Biz Takeouts? Here's your chance to listen to it, in which we discuss advertising networks.Africa beckons, says Dawn Rowlands - so now it's time to walk the walk. Property Magazine and Media Nova go supernova writes Glenda Nevill, and it seems that from some of the comments and claims alleged by some of the staff, what has happened is well... you decide. Finally, on a MUCH happier note... It's time to win yourself a Samsung tablet - and all you have to do is vote. Take a look here!Rod Baker, Content Director (@Bizcommunity, @Biz_Marketing)PS 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 and event invitations 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
 | [Dylan Balkind] In a world of SEO (dead or not) and the immediacy of content-to-consumer needed, there seems to be more copy needed than copywriters out there. Never fear, for an article titled How to get high-performance sales copy without hiring a copywriter hit the blogosphere recently. Read more >> |
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 | [Sid Peimer] Research shows that the predictor of an agency switch is a perceived improvement of the agency's creative product [1]. Read more >> |
 | [Marion Scher] There is a problem with the way we do business today - there's a thin line between efficiency and plain rudeness. Read more >> |
 | [Anton Ressel] Social media for business is exploding. Is this simply marketing hype from the social media industry, or an absolute imperative for business, and especially small business, in South Africa? Read more >> |
 | [Barbara Cooke] AMPS is the media currency for the buying and selling of advertisements in the various media. And, in general terms, it does a very good job of it. Read more >> |
 | [Andre Fourie] In today's time-starved and information-rich world, we need more than a catchy headline and a well-written story to break through the clutter. Read more >> |
 | Paper and packaging group Mondi has reported a 60% rise in underlying earnings per share to 49.4 euro cents (c) for the six months to June from 30.9c a year ago. Read more >> |
 | [Juliette Attwell] These are the two questions we've brought to light this week. Both are important aspects to take into consideration should you decide to leave your current role and explore greener pastures. Is your CV a complete masterpiece or a complete mess? Read more >> |
 | [Warren Harding] In an environment where products are jostling for shelf space and consumer attention, category management is key to ensuring your brand stands out among the clutter. But when you're unable to personally be in every store all the time, how do you keep control and manage your products remotely? Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, US: Online financial transactions titan PayPal says it is keen to collaborate with others as it strives for a cash-free future. Read more >> |
 | WASHINGTON - The US International Trade Commission on Friday blocked imports of some older model Samsung mobile devices following complaints by Apple that the South Korean company had violated its patents. Read more >> |
More International
 | [Glenda Nevill] The Property Magazine and the company that published the large-format glossy magazine, Media Nova, have closed down leaving unhappy staffers and creditors in its wake. Read more >> |
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 | The National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, has said she plans to visit mining communities in a bid to heal the rift caused by the Marikana tragedy. Read more >> |
[Nthambeleni Gabara] PRETORIA: The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has withdrawn its proposal to merge Metsimaholo municipality in Sasolburg with the Ngwathe municipality near Parys in the Free State, MDB chairperson Landiwe Mahlangu said on Wednesday, 7 August 2013. Read more >>
More Government news
 | [Eugene Yiga] What does it really mean to be a South African? And what does it mean to call this country your home? These are the questions posed in Hayani (the Venda word for "home"), first presented at the National Arts Festival in 2009 and now at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre. Read more >> |
 | [Brian Berkman] As the trend of families that travel together grows so does the need for self-catering apartments and houses that not only allow the unit the privacy of living together but also the cost-effectiveness of eating in. Read more >> |
 Contentum creates Citrusdal Wines' content - more info TWIGA Communications heats up PR for team Braai-B-Que - more info Networx PR appointed for Jonathan Butler 'Grace and Mercy' tour - more info
New appointments at Y&R Johannesburg - more info Y&R Cape Town appoints Nosipho Mtuzula - more info
 | Talooma is looking for an experienced, passionate individual to fill our social media strategist position. This person needs at least three years'+ experience in a similar social media position. Read more >> |
 | Giant Films is in need of a production bookkeeper on a six-month contract. Read more >> |
Positive Dialogue Communications is a dynamic and growing PR and social media consultancy that is looking for an experienced account manager to represent prestigious lifestyle brands. Read more >>Lima Bean is looking for a driven and passionate digital account manager who possesses a strong understanding of digital and is extremely organised with a high attention to detail. Read more >>Combine your love of all things digital, interest in marketing campaigns and eye for inaccuracies/inconsistencies...and you could find a home at Techsys as our new digital quality assurer. Read more >>Dynamic, self-motivated person required for the Cape area. Litho, digital and packaging company. Printing or packaging experience a must. Remuneration based on previous job. Basic, commission, petrol and cellphone. Read more >>An experienced DTP operator is required for a fast paced commercial printing company. Preparing artwork for commercial litho printing which involves stationery, posters, POS, magazines, packaging and display. Read more >>Looking for the best .NET developer position in Cape Town? Responsibilities and projects include complex content managed websites, mobile application development, and exciting software development projects. Join Bluegrass Digital today! Read more >>Spintelligent based in Cape Town, was established in 1998. The company develops and organises high quality international conferences and exhibitions for the power, energy and utilities industry (among others). Read more >>Talooma is looking for a vibrant, fun, experienced online copywriter to join the Cape Town branch. Read more >>Career Marketer - Pretoria. Passion for education and training? Career consultants promote student success and increase student enrollments and retention by promoting and recruiting for CTU Career programmes. Read more >>Campus managers - Cape Town: Utilise your previous management experience and passion for education and training to grow this fantastic campus from good to great. Read more >>Digital Fire is looking to recruit a junior SEO marketer to assist in optimising its clients websites for the SERPs of all major search engines. Read more >>Working at Everlytic can be a rewarding experience because we provide a challenging yet fun working environment that fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and a "can do" culture. Read more >>Pan-African digital agency 8brand is looking for an experienced mobile project manager with existing network and experience in scoping, development, user interface, wireframes etc. for exciting projects in Africa. Read more >>Mygeni is looking for a social media sales, business development and marketing executive. It creates and monetises common interest communities enhancing engagement and connects people to what they want. Read more >>
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