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SA journalism... not only dangerous in the field? Every year journalists die in the line of duty, but that's usually in areas where people who don't like each other (or journalists, for that matter) are busy lobbing ironware at each other. One doesn't expect to be in danger in the studio, however - which begs the question: What the hell is happening at ANN7, when you have a former ANN7 editor allegedly fearing for his life? After the channel's somewhat lacklustre launch, one would expect heads to roll... But not literally, surely? On a happier note, in this week's Creativity Q&A from The Loeries, Sarah Britten chats to Goetz Ulmer and gets his views on creativity - how to inspire it, how it drives business. And still on The Loeries, it's time to book now for The Loeries International Seminar of Creativity. If you follow Biz Takeouts - and if you don't, you should - this week we focus on digital agency Aqua Online.Feel like going to the fillums? Tough! What Sid Peimer is going to do is show you how pitches (not pictures!) are made, Hollywood style. If you're in the advertising or marketing industry, you might find some of the information useful. 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
 | How does creativity drive business? How do you inspire creativity in others? In an exclusive series for Bizcommunity, Sarah Britten interviews seven creative leaders from around the world. See them in person at the International Seminar of Creativity in Cape Town on 20 September, which forms part of Loeries Creative Week Cape Town. Read more >> |
 | The Loeries International Seminar of Creativity is coming soon and this is what it is... One day. Seven global creative leaders. A lifetime of inspiration... Read more >> |
 | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: And they're back in the news, instead of reporting it... You've got it... the SABC... because it seems its Hlaudi Motsoeneng wants 70% of the news to be positive, reports Mail & Guardian, which also reports that the 'sunshine' policy is not good news in Media Monitoring Africa' eyes. But some good news anyway, EWN reports that Egyptian authorities have released South African photographer Adil Bradlow. Read more >> |
 | CAIRO, EGYPT: Al Jazeera has demanded release of staff, who include South African cameraman Adil Bradlow, who are currently being detained by Egyptian authorities. Read more >> |
 | [Sid Peimer] It's like the Gods must be crazy except the Coke bottle is an actress... Read more >> |
| [Sid Peimer] Sergei Pavlovich Nepobedimyi came up with an invention that had a devastating impact in the Middle East during the conflict of 1973, where 180 tanks were lost on day one, mostly courtesy of the Sagger. (1) Read more >> |
 | Feedback from over 300 senior executives in the Brand Marketing industry, indicates that the sector needs to take urgent action. Read more >> |
 | [Colyn Dee] A complaint is a pivotal point in the relationship with a customer. When someone complains, it's often the greatest test of the relationship between the customer and their service or product provider. Read more >> |
 | [Terry Levin] As the Open Design Conference @opendesignct, gets into its second week, it might help you to get to know some of the many players in whose hands the outcome of Cape Town's design future rests, as it can get a bit confusing. Read more >> |
 | [Douglas Kruger] Let's say that team-work doesn't appeal to you, and that you don't actually want a successful organisation... How could you go about creatively dismantling your business? Totally trashing it? It can, in fact, be done quite easily. (video) Read more >> |
 | The 16th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American, 2012 winners have been announced. Read more >> |
Elite business magazine Financial Mail will from next week Thursday ditch its six-year-old look in an attempt to improve readability. Read more >>
 | [Ramiz Islam] In today's world of cut throat marketing and technology, the primary goal is creating newer ways of projecting your business to the clients, reaching as many people and advertising as far as you can around the globe. Read more >> |
 | [Nina Joubert] Sending an email to desktop and mobile is like sending an email in two different languages. Some will have a better experience than others. So how does one send the same email to a computer and mobile device so that it translates effectively on both? Read more >> |
 | [Jerome Mouton] The latest YouTube SA stats indicate that the internet video platform now has an average of four million playbacks per day, and yet it remains a largely untapped vehicle for South African marketers. As an online social medium, YouTube enables brands to reach more people, more consistently, for a longer period (and at a fraction of the cost) than the traditional advertising model permits. Read more >> |
 | [Danette Breitenbach] The Out of Home Media South Africa (OHMSA) held a feedback session on the recent FEPE Congress, which was held in Berlin, Germany. Sarel du Plessis, executive director of OHMSA, presented the feedback. Read more >> |
 | [Phindiwe Nkosi] Nothing, not even scholarly theories, quite prepares one for travel writing. Despite the knowledge that it takes a writer, the rules of engagement are not the same. How does one describe sunrise or the heartbeat of a newborn lion cub beating against yours? Read more >> |
 | [Matthew Jankelow] How to give your marketing team the skills it needs, when it needs them. Read more >> |
 | Digital engagement hits the commercial bull's eye. Read more >> |
 | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: ANN7's in the news again... for all the wrong reasons... Mail & Guardian reports that a former ANN7 consulting editor claims he fears for his life after he was allegedly threatened by an armed bodyguard at the ANN7 offices on Friday. Read more >> |
 | [Fose Segodi] All I have to say is 'Sit Down!'...and watch ANN7, because the Guptas know their stuff and we all can learn a thing or two from them. Read more >> |
 | [Marion Scher] As a parent, part of your job is to sit through many years of bad school plays, once they're over you don't expect them to appear again in the form of a new news channel... Read more >> |
| The Times' Creative Press Ad Challenge |
 | Strike season has been looming, which can cause serious damages to both the economy and structures. Forcefield glass suggests using their product for protection - View/Rate |
|  | E Tolling is making headlines in JHB, Trek bicycles suggest you rather take for for a ride. - View/Rate |
|  | The Mars Expedition made headlines as the rover took a stunning billion pixel photo of the red planet. Vodacom made this ad depicting earth as red planet. - View/Rate |
|  | Dirt World Cup took place in June. With Band Aid you will get better results. - View/Rate |
|  | The 3rd SA Woman reached the summit of Mount Everest in May. Band Aid shows that using their product can get you better and able to carry on. - View/Rate |
|  | With talk about the alcohol ad ban making news, Mozzie cabs suggest you use their service to get home safely on nights out. - View/Rate |
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating allegations that three employees at leading smartphone maker HTC stole trade secrets to sell to Chinese firms, reports said on Saturday. Read more >>
 | PARIS, FRANCE: French retailer Auchan last week reported an almost 34% rise in first-half net profits, mainly flattered by one-off gains and continued growth in Asia and central and eastern Europe. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple last week began letting US iPhone owners trade in their smartphones for credit towards buying new models. Read more >> |
More International
 | The story behind Computicket's visionary creator Percy Tucker, and how he changed the entertainment industry with the introduction of his pioneering ticket booking system. Read more >> |
 | SA skin-care brand Bio-Oil is a worldwide success story, and the core product of Union Swiss, a multi-million dollar company that sells Bio-Oil in over 50 countries worldwide. Read more >> |
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 | Former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from the Pretoria hospital where he had been receiving treatment for the past two months. Read more >> |
 | At least 76 police officers were killed in the line of duty between April 2012 and March this year - an alarming number according to Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa. Read more >> |
 | A person pretending to be Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Facebook has been trying to solicit bribes from members of the public, Motlanthe's office confirmed last week. Read more >> |
 | Dave King: "When this tax dispute arose many years ago, I took a conscious decision not to cooperate with the authorities. That was a mistake." Read more >> |
More Government news
 | RAMfest 2014, to be held from 6 to 9 March at Elandskloof, Villiersdorp, Western Cape and from 6 to 9 March, 2014 at Witfontein, JR 512, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, will feature Biffy Clyro (Scotland), Killswitch Engage (US), Camo and Krooked (Austria) featuring Dynamite MC (UK), Foals (UK) and Trivium (US). Read more >> |
 | Low-cost airline Mango has announced its scheduled flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar. Read more >> |
 | On the heels of an internationally recognised and sold-out 2012 festival, Rocking the Daisies announces another stellar 2013 line-up featuring four days of acts across seven official stages. Read more >> |
 Conquista digitally publish with Snapplify - more info Shout Factory appoints Snapplify.com - more info Hollard Insurance appoints Black Box Entertainment - more info
Struik Christian Media appoints new GM - more info Silverstar welcomes new marketing manager - more info Dynamic creative duo to lead isobar - more info New programming manager joins ECR - more info
 | Leading Cape Town agency is looking for a bright and talented account manager with at least three years ATL experience in a client service role. Read more >> |
 | MobiMedia, Cape Town, seeks mid-level PHP/MySQL/J2ME developer. Enormous growth potential in this small but dedicated and well established business. PHP, MySQL, LAMP, web, XML essential. Call now! Read more >> |
 | NXT\ Digital Innovation is an award-winning full service digital integrated agency looking for skilled project managers to join its Cape Town team. Read more >> |
| NXT\ Digital Innovation require web developers to join its multi-award winning digital agency in Sandton. Read more >> |
| NXT\ Digital Innovation is looking for skilled digital designers to join its multi-award winning full service digital agency. We require industry/agency experience with a successful track record. Read more >> |
| NXT\Digital Innovation is looking for a digital business development manager to join its multi-award winning full service digital agency situated in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >> |
| NXT\ Digital Innovation is looking for senior business analysts to join its multi-award winning full service digital agency situated in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >> |
 | Are you passionate about communication management and have a comprehensive understanding of the South African media environment? Are you passionate about words and turning mundane articles into magic? Read more >> |
 | Mid-weight front-end developer wanted to build outstanding user experiences on desktop and mobile platforms at Promise Digital. Experience required in HTML, CSS 2.1, jQuery, Ajax, HTML5, CSS3. Read more >> |
 | Creative director who is digitally inspired and creatively driven but also strategically minded. Understanding client needs. Award winning will add significant stature and digital agency experience. Read more >> |
 | Kaelo Engage seeks a senior account executive to support a larger team. The role includes writing, content creation, social media channel and community management, events, media relations and stakeholder engagement. Read more >> |
| Senior digital designer opportunity in growing digital agency. Read more >> |
| Looking for a digital marketer with strong branding and marketing skills to head up digital marketing at a Cape Town based education company. Read more >> |
 | Lima Bean is looking for a talented graphic designer to join the Cape Town team. The primary purpose of the job will be to design world class web interfaces. Read more >> |
Busy image library seeks receptionist to answer switchboard and manage front desk. Duties include coordinating driver' schedule, general office admin and administrative tasks for the sales team. Read more >>Self-motivated, creative and innovative designer with experience in print and web design wanted. Passionate about design. Three to five years' experience in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop required. Read more >>Experienced account manager required in a small, vibrant TTL agency. Apply only if you are an autonomous go-getter, challenged by new experiences and tight deadlines. Read more >>We are looking for a talented creative to work on awesome brand campaigns led by digital ideas. You will focus on design for web, mobi, tablet and social media campaigns. Read more >>International mobile technology provider's local office is looking for an experienced mid/senior level account manager, responsible for managing and growing of key accounts and developing new business. Read more >>Scan Display's Johannesburg office is looking for a graphic designer to design predominantly for large format print work for exhibitions, events and displays. Read more >>Sales representative is needed in a well-established company that has been trading for over 20 years, based in Bedfordview, Gauteng. Specialising in home expos, print media and digital media. Read more >>Mid - senior front-end developer required for a Woodstock based digital studio. Skills required: WordPress (expert), HTML 5, CSS, Javascript, and graphic design a plus. Read more >>If you're passionate about mobile, have three years experience in an agency and are looking to join a small award winning team of marketers in Sandton, check this out... Read more >>We are looking to add a new addition to our team. Someone who is bubbly, outspoken and eats, sleeps and lives design. Medium/mid-senior designer - full-time. Read more >>Graduate and junior designers wanted to join our app development company producing magazine apps for some of SA's most well known magazines and printed titles. Requirements: InDesign and a passion for design. Read more >>Mid to senior media relations or PR specialist to join the content marketing team at one of Cape Town's most vibrant digital agencies. Read more >>MobiMedia seeks a creative social media junkie to join our team in Cape Town. Impeccable English and good understanding of social media landscape required. Quick wit, sense of humour essential! Read more >>Are you a creative, enthusiastic and passionate salesperson? Are you looking to sell some of the most unique and revolutionary products on the market? Read more >>
 This full-day social media workshop is ideal for marketing, communications, public relations and digital professionals looking for an introduction to using social media channels within a marketing strategy. Read more >>Digital Marketing - 23 Sep 2013 to 25 Nov 2013 Cape Town Quirk Education and the University of Stellenbosch present a 10-week online Digital Marketing course, designed to give you a holistic, industry-relevant understanding of marketing in digital today. Read more >> Media EthicsInstitute for the Advancement of Journalism - 12 Sep 2013 Johannesburg
This full-day social media workshop is ideal for marketing, communications, public relations and digital professionals looking for an introduction to using social media channels within a marketing strategy. Read more >>Napoleon Hill "Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness. (via Quotes Everlasting)"
Plautus "Where there are friends there is wealth. (via Brainy Quote)"
Bernard De Voto "The mind has its own logic but does not often let others in on it. (via Brainy Quote)"
Steve Jobs "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. (via The Quotations Page)"
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| The following companies have opened press offices on Bizcommunity.com! Speakers Inc is a Professional Speakers Bureau, based in South Africa. Speakers Inc has branches in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. We were started a little over 14 years ago by Bronwyn Roberts. AdVine is South Africa's leading premium mobile advertising sales agency, and part of the global 4th Screen Mobile Advertising Network. 360eight is a creative agency with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg. We built the agency from the ground up with an offering that is truly integrated and we employ the very best talent to manage each service. Media24 Digital Magazines, a prominent role player in the South African magazine industry. Our vision is to use the power of digital magazine brands to create a personal world of information, entertainment and educational excellence that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
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