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Some inconvenient truths... The Big Debate, just canned by our friends at Awkward Park, sounds like just the sort of show that should not be canned - billed as it is/was to give a voice to the voiceless and put the odd minister or two on the spot over service delivery, corruption, wasteful spending and so on. Benedicta Dube takes a look at the Big Debate drama, and says it was not long before the inconvenient truths became too inconvenient to the powers-that-be, and The Big Debate got canned. As so often happens, however, the reason given for the canning are... er... puzzling - especially since the show had already been running for a while. More drama for Woolies, as it is embroiled in a design row, but perhaps it's time to suggest that while many of us root for the 'small business', let's keep comments a little circumspect until such time as the whole story unfolds and the dust has settled. Anton Harber takes a look at investigative journalism, how SA journalists fared against stiff competition at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Rio, and takes a look at Glenn Greenwald, one of the key players in the Edward Snowden exposé. It seems to be the new way of doing journalism. On the design front, bad news for MetropolitanRepublic when its Project Uganda was stripped of its Loeries Grand Prix. Finally, [Biz Takeouts Podcast] 74 looks at a new product from Amorphous New Media called Elastic Media Africa (EMA), as well as insights on the retail trading environment with StoreVue's director Gerard Eksteen. 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 |
 | [Anton Harber] As Friday's aircraft to Brazil rolled down the runway at OR Tambo International Airport with most of South Africa's investigative reporters on board, I wondered what would happen to our journalism if it went down... Read more >> |
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Benedicta Dube A few months ago, Sunday nights were pretty much routine. At 10 o'clock the nation stood to attention to watch The Big Debate on SABC 2. Read more >> | Rod Baker NEWSWATCH: Woolworths and a Cape Town designer are at each other over the ownership of a hummingbird design printed on a cushion, reports IOL, and Mail & Guardian reports that City Press editor Ferial Haffajee is on leave following a race row at the paper. Read more >> | It has recently come to the attention of the Loeries that the 'Project Uganda' entry for MTN, created by MetropolitanRepublic, does not meet the Loeries entry criteria. Read more >> |
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 | Kevin Lourens Amazon's Jeff Bezos will tell you if you build a great experience, customers will tell each other about it. Word of mouth is very powerful. Read more >> |
 | Louise Robinson Telemarketing tends to get a bad rap, because when it is done incorrectly or badly, it can be a great annoyance with which business owners risk driving prospective customers away and even alienating their existing ones. Read more >> |
 | Carol Paton The Cabinet is divided over a bill that would impose a total ban on the advertising of alcohol‚ with departments such as health and social development wanting to curb the misuse of alcohol‚ and economic departments concerned about the depressing effect on the economy of such a ban. Read more >> |
 | Golden Muzanago African brands are absent from the Interbrand 2013 list of 100 Best Global Brands and had one African brand listed in the Millward Brown BrandZ 2013 survey. No matter which agency you trust between the two, Africa's performance on the top tier global brands is just not up to scratch. Read more >> |
 | The Wavescape Surf Festival has launched an adventure sports film contest, Wavescape Shortcuts, celebrating sports such as surfing, skating, kite surfing, body boarding, MTB and snowboarding. Read more >> |
 | Danette Breitenbach We are not as happy as we were last year. This is the finding of the Ask Afrika Orange Index 2013/14 released recently in Johannesburg. Read more >> |
 | The seven finalists for the ELLE magazine and Blackberry Style Reporter competition have been announced. Read more >> |
 | Nivin Xavier The landscape of digital media marketing and public relations is changing. Are there any trends in particular that we can expect to see as a whole in the transitioning marketplace? Read more >> |
 | Douglas Kruger Working humans are becoming separate species. The divide will only increase. Will you board the right bus? Read more >> |
 | Two OpenRoom forums for Africa, RetailTech and FinanceTech, held in Cape Town last week underlined the importance of technology in Africa and the need for such networking events. Read more >> |
 | World Mental Health Day was on 10 October, last week, so it was no accident therefore that it was selected as the day to announce that in partnership with Pfizer South Africa, SADAG announced the names of this year's recipients of the Pfizer Mental Health Journalism Awards. Read more >> |
 | Thabiso Mochiko Service providers Altech Autopage and Nashua Mobile will have to invest in more value-added services to mitigate the potential losses brought by the proposed reduction in termination rates. Read more >> |
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 | Marion Scher Using words to soothe or shout isn't always that easy, because the receiver can't hear you. But in front of an audience, be it a presentation, press conference or a televised interview, your voice and face says it all. Read more >> |
 | Loyal Facebook fans can win one of ten bottles of the limited-edition Three Ships 10-year-old single malt, on a pioneering auction on Facebook. Read more >> |
 | The data in this book is an invaluable tool to inform both media business strategies and appropriate regulation worldwide. Read more >> |
 | South Africa launched an online, 24-hour radio station on Thursday, 17 October that aims to showcase its foreign policy and shore up its position as a continental economic and political powerhouse. Read more >> |
 | Juliette Attwell Degree, tick. Work, not so much - the December slump - when is the best time of year to start looking for work? Work, tick. Degree, not so much - we take a look at a few reputable institutions at which to study HR. Read more >> |
 | Sid Peimer Imagine you're at a workshop, and that you're matched with another delegate. Your task is to explain how to buy a Big Mac from a drive-through. The twist in the tale is that you must assume the person is from the 1700s. Read more >> |
 | bidorbuy has run a Christmas shopping survey and indications show that about 32% of the participants will do their Christmas shopping on a mobile device this year. Read more >> |
 | Monika D'Agostino Recently, I had a delightful conversation with one of my clients, she pointed out that the lack of courage is often the reason why people don't buy. Read more >> |
 | When the MDDA-Sanlam Local Media Awards open for journalists in November 2013, there will be new categories to encourage more broadcast entries. Read more >> |
 | Rod Baker NEWSWATCH: Mail & Guardian reports that the SABC has pulled The Big Debate show, which is billed as 'holding our leaders to account and giving a voice to ordinary residents and communities'. Read more >> |
 | SHANGHAI, CHINA: A young Chinese couple are facing criminal charges for "selling" their daughter and using part of the proceeds to buy an Apple iPhone, state media said. Read more >> |
 | WASHINGTON, USA: Technical problems have hobbled the health care website that is supposed to sign up millions of uninsured Americans for health care, but they have largely been overshadowed by a 16-day government shutdown. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google-owned online ad-placing service DoubleClick has announced that the way has been cleared to include space at Facebook. Read more >> |
More International
 | With a passion for film and the ambition to establish world-class production studios in South Africa, visionary producer Anant Singh is a pioneer in the South African filmmaking industry. (video) Read more >> |
 | MWEB and Sage VIP are co-hosting a free workshop specifically designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Read more >> |
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 | Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe today kicks off an Investment and Trade Initiative (ITI), which is expected to promote trade in Brazil. Read more >> |
 | Evan Pickworth A number of initiatives to improve competitiveness and labour stability in a motor industry hammered by seven weeks of strikes were announced last week. Read more >> |
 | The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) does not have the funds to appeal the Supreme Court of Appeal's dismissal of its challenge to e-tolls, chairman Wayne Duvenage said last week. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | A. Field If one is going to cheat death and live forever, it might as well be in Tuscany, says luxury traveller A Field. Read more >> |
 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor The nine finalists for the coveted title of 2014 South African Car of the Year finalists include no real surprises with German brands once again dominating with four nominations. Read more >> |
 | Daniel Dercksen The power of the life- and goal-affirming Jobs will change your world and the way you live. If you think this is an exaggerated statement, ask yourself where we would be today without Apple's iPods, iPhones or iPads, which started its life 43 years ago with Steve Jobs recruiting a handful of friends in his parents' garage where Apple Computers was born. Read more >> |
 Greater Than wins World Cancer Leaders' Summit account - more info Kenilworth Racing chooses Greater Than - more info Jabulani Design Studio gains Jeffares & Green account - more info Bletchley Park wins Mxit communications account - more info marcusbrewster wins Ubank account - more info
 | Senior production manager needed for dynamic established design agency in Parkhurst. Position requires both supplier management and client contact and the ability to have fun in a fast-paced environment. Read more >> |
 | Red Rocket is undergoing exciting changes and is looking for strong middle weight permanent and freelance designers who are looking to grow their skills by working on great brands. Read more >> |
 | Are you a whiz with words with a passion for digital? Internship opportunity for talented copywriter. Become an SEO copywriting and online content specialist. Read more >> |
 | Shumani Mills Communications seeks to appoint a senior sales and marketing executive. Are you ready to join our dynamic sales team? Apply now! Read more >> |
 | A leading alcoholic brand company is looking for a group digital media manager to lead digital marketing within the company and ensure continuous inovation in digital deliverables. Read more >> |
 | Talooma is looking for a mid level PHP developer to join the team. Read more >> |
 | Promise is searching for a highly competent retail account manager. Read more >> |
Energetic, experienced and target driven sales executive required to maximise radio sales of campus radio station. Read more >>Sales manager required in the radio industry with strong sales management and networking skills to manage the total sales environment of Tuks FM Trust campus radio station. Read more >>Wanted: Genius web designer to join the forces of great design. You must have extensive knowledge about website design and all things online: responsive websites, parallax, mobi and CMS. Read more >>Dynamic and growing media services company requires a motivated and enthusiastic print support junior to complement the current team. Read more >>We're looking for an experienced, professional, dynamic and highly strategic PR account manager to be part of our digital agency based in Johannesburg. Read more >>Experienced copywriter needed for below-the-line agency in Parkhurst to write, proof and conceptualise creative campaigns, publications and digital projects. Must have creative agency experience. Read more >>Are you confident and likable? Can you get things done? Firewater Interactive is a creative digital agency seeking the perfect match to join its growing client service team. Read more >>We are a dynamic digital agency, based in Sandton, seeking a highly creative and self-motivated mid/senior digital designer for a full-time position. Read more >>OwenKessel Ideas Agency seeks leading strategic thinkers to join its growing team based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Please note five years + relevant experience only please. Read more >>bSOLVe is currently looking for a talented interface designer to help turn raw functionality into beautiful pages and components for users to interact with. Read more >>Yuri Arcurs Productions, the world's top international stock photography company is looking for new producers to join its team! Read more >>MyBroadband, the largest IT website in SA, requires an IT journalist or junior journalist. We require well-qualified graduates who have a strong technical background. Read more >>Africa Health Placements (AHP) is recruiting a communications officer. The communications officer will be responsible for developing and designing communication initiatives and marketing material to promote AHP. Read more >>New business development director - fully focused on accelerating the growth of an exceptional young agency with major potential, who are producing phenomenal work and making a mark on the industry. Read more >>Xperien a small fast growing IT products and service company require energetic young graphic designer to assist in our marketing projects, HTML and DTP experience are essential. Read more >>Positive Dialogue Communications is looking for an account manager to oversee a mix of lifestyle and B2B clients. It requires the implementation of PR campaigns with a strong writing requirement. Read more >>A person with great leadership qualities who has extensive project management experience and passion, within a dynamic young company who does exceptional work. Read more >>
Discover why investing time and energy to engage your employees makes absolute business sense and what you can do to increase the commitment and productivity levels of your workforce. Read more >> Book now for the ACSA Disability Trade and Lifestyle Expo & Conference. This year's theme is 'Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an Inclusive Society for All.' Read more >>EthicsXchangeFuturegrowth Asset Management - 5 Nov 2013 Cape Town 
 In this practically focused, two-day workshop, industry experts share their knowledge on how to draw insights from market data and develop a strategy for creative output. Read more >>The latest Google Algorithm updates have severely changed how companies rank and perform for search. Learn how to optimise your site to improve rankings and increase traffic and conversions conversions! Read more >>Become SEO certified. This program will equip you with the relevant skills and tools to optimise, monitor and maintain a successful SEO campaign. 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 >>Ralph Marston "What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. (via Brainy Quote)"
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