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We know it's the time of goodwill to all etc, but it's difficult not feeling somewhat aggrieved at the SABC's antics regarding Jacob Zuma being booed at the Madiba memorial service.

Many, if not most, of us agree that the booing was not appropriate on such an occasion, but for the SABC to censor what is a major story of the year doesn't help.

As Ed Herbst writes, the national broadcaster has a duty to provide the news - good and bad - since we are all forced to pay it licence fees - whether or not we ever watch it. It is betraying this country and its mandate when it fails to screen news such as the above. The hypocrisy is particularly notable since it took great pleasure in screening, repeatedly, and across all ethnic languages, Helen Zille being booed off stage on 1 November at the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone by a rowdy crowd of bussed-in ANC supporters while Zuma looked on impassively.

On a happier note... Sid Peimer says there are a gazillion books on strategy, but he asks if someone can please define it - though he likes the South African Navy's definition...

Africa awakens! Danette Breitenbach spoke to Ilse du Toit, a manager within the Strategy & Innovation practice at Deloitte Consulting about the future of retail in Africa.

And to end... from all of us here at Bizcommunity.com to all of you... our Press Office holders, advertising clients, readers, contributors and subscribers, all the very best for the festive season and for a prosperous, successful and peaceful 2014... it's almost here! We'll be ticking over until 6 January when we'll all be back, ready to get out first newsletters of 2014 out to you on 7 January.

Rod Baker, Content Director (@Bizcommunity, @Biz_Marketing)

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Weekly top stories
ANC's Auckland Park puppets censor the story of the year
[Ed Herbst] It is just a fleeting moment of stunned surprise. The dawning realisation that the status quo has ineluctably changed and so too has any predictable future. (video) Read more >>

Deafcon 5 at Madiba memorial

Rod Baker

NEWSWATCH: The interpreter for the deaf at the memorial service for Madiba is a fake, and produced gibberish, it is claimed, reports Singapore's Straits Times, and you won't hear Zuma being booed... well, not on the SABC, anyway, reports City Press.

Read more >>

'Beyond Retail' for Africa

Danette Breitenbach

Professional services firm, Deloitte was a title sponsor of the inaugural World Retail Congress Africa, held last month in Sandton. I spoke to Ilse du Toit, a manager within the Strategy & Innovation practice at Deloitte Consulting.

Read more >>

CT editor fired for 'not meeting targets'?

Rod Baker

NEWSWATCH: Independent group chair Iqbal Survé has denied that former Cape Times editor Alide Dasnois was removed because of an editorial stance and implied...

Read more >>


Media Freedom & Right to Know
Sekunjalo no sacred cow: Survé

Rod Baker

NEWSWATCH: Independent head Iqbal Survé says the group's editorial staff are assured of their editorial freedom, and need have no fear when writing about any company within the Sekunjalo Group, reports Mail & Guardian, which also reports the government has admitted - shock and horror - to making a mistake. Read more >>

Survé right to worry over figures of his papers

Anton Harber

Marketing
Creative Destruction and the Schumpeterian Gale

Sid Peimer

In the early 1900s, the economist Joseph Schumpeter coined the term Creative Destruction (also known as Schumpeter's Gale). Read more >>

Advertising
SABC cuts 'improper' adverts during mourning

Linda Ensor

The SABC has informed the advertising industry that it will not accept "inappropriate" adverts during the period of mourning for deceased former president Nelson Mandela. Read more >>




Nedbank takes two of the top five spots for the Best Liked Ads

Issued by Joe Public

Masters & Savant Worldwide turn up the heat for Ackermans Tropicarnival

Issued by Masters & Savant

Branding
Colour trademarks and Cadbury's case

Christophe van Zyl

After a four-year battle with its competitor Nestle, the UK Appeals Court has refused the registration of Cadbury's trademark application for the specific colour purple that Cadbury has used for over 150 years in relation to its chocolate wrapping. Read more >>

Put your start-up company on the road to success

Linda Botha

You're the proud owner of a brand-spanking new business. You're all geared up with a killer idea and a sheaf of registration papers hot off the press. So what's next? Read more >>

Formula for plain (bland) packaging

Lize Mills

New branding for South African Chefs Academy
Celebrating Madiba's legacy
Qunu: How a little village shaped a larger-than-life man

Lea Jacobs, Issued by Private Property

South Africans urged to keep Mandela's legacy alive by embracing his values

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Nelson Mandela Tribute Board

Issued by The Community Chest of The Western Cape

UCKG's men's march pays tribute to Nelson Mandela, celebrating his life and honouring his legacy

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Cinema
Mandela film receives three Globe nominations
The recently released 'Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom' has received three Golden Globe nominations. Read more >>

CRM
Markets facing historic productivity crisis can look to CRM for relief

Issued by Maximizer Software

Survey reveals cost benefits of cloud-based CRM the major advantage for SMEs

Issued by Maximizer Software

CSI
BMi Research plants hope for Lambano Sanctuary

Issued by BMi Research

Design
Upgraded Markex website ready for 2014
The upgraded Markex website allows exhibitors to manage their online profiles and visitors to plan meetings and schedules. Read more >>

Digital
YouTube Rewind 2013
Have you watched the YouTube Rewind of 2013 yet? In case you missed the little fox next to the YouTube logo yesterday, here's your chance to see what was what this year. (video) Read more >>




How on-site communications networks can impact your company

Neal Bricker

The importance of an internal communications network is difficult to overstate. Businesses require a comprehensive on-site infrastructure to function efficiently and improve productivity. Read more >>

Enter IMA web awards before year-end
Entries to the 2013 Interactive Media Awards (IMA) closes on 31 December 2013. A website, app, blog, microsite, video, ad, game or social media campaign for mobile, tablet and desktop are all eligible. Read more >>

SMEs, remote areas in Free State link up via satellite internet
Sterns and Techsys Digital's countdown to Christmas

Issued by Techsys

Techsys Digital and Lucky Pet create purrfect Kitty Calendar

Issued by Techsys

Make the right move with Media24's digital short course

Issued by Media24 Digital Magazines

Striata a finalist in the 2013 Debt Collection Awards

Issued by Striata SA

Survey reveals how parents feel about tech and internet

Issued by The SpaceStation

NATIVE VML welcomes new board members

Issued by NATIVE VML

NATIVE VML brings the Chivas man's style to life

Issued by NATIVE VML

DG MediaMind Floating Trophy awarded to Kagiso Digital for Nokia Lumia ad

Issued by MediaMind

Gloo wins AdFocus Digital Agency of the Year 2013

Issued by Gloo

Direct Marketing
Mobile marketing company wins Organisation of the Year from Direct Marketing Association of SA

Issued by Mobitainment

Education & Training
Will someone please define strategy!

Sid Peimer

There are a gazillion books in my local business school library with the word 'strategic' or 'strategy' in the title. Read more >>

UCT and GetSmarter launch Web Development short course

Issued by GetSmarter

IMM opens registration

Issued by IMM Graduate School of Marketing

Events & Conferencing
Mobile, online collaboration leads the way in events management

Jessica McEndoo

To achieve a memorable event, marketing teams should be rethinking their strategy to include online collaborative tools such as video streaming, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Read more >>

Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2014: First line-up announcement

Issued by EspAfrika

Exhibitions
XZIBIT your brand the experiential way

Issued by XZIBIT

Mobile
Bulk SMS can boost festive season marketing
As the festive season gets underway and companies close, bulk SMS messaging remains a way to urge last minute deals on the public. Read more >>

Ben Phillips first global head of mobile at MediaCom
MediaCom has announced that its first global head of mobile is Ben Phillips, previously commercial director at mobile demand side platform Adloqi. He will report to global chief ROI and direct marketing officer, David Kyffin. Read more >>

Newspapers
Gasant Abarder named editor of Cape Times

Paul Vecchiatto

Independent Newspapers has appointed Gasant Abarder as editor of the Cape Times to replace Alide Dasnois... Read more >>

Primedia mulls legal option over departure

Paul Vecchiatto

Media company Primedia is mulling its legal options over the sudden departure of Gasant Abarder‚ who it claims absconded from his position... Read more >>

Dasnois to fight dismissal as Cape Times editor

Paul Vecchiatto

Former Cape Times editor Alide Dasnois claims her dismissal was unfair and plans to take the dispute to either the CCMA or the Labour Court. Read more >>

Online Media
Trash trolls
PR & Communications
How to write well

James Hurford

In business we spend much of our time reading or writing. But no matter how experienced we are, few of us can write even half a page without agonising over how best to put our points across. Read more >>

New categories for 2014 PRISM Awards
The 2014 PRISM Awards have new categories, new scoring in some categories and modifications in the judging process in the call for entries, which is now open. Read more >>

Production
Ready to exchange the boardroom for the studio?

Catherine Milward-Bridges

Are you charged with the adrenalin from having endured more than your fair share of 'flack' in your job? Then you may feel justified in diving headlong into the abyss of perceived 'instant freedom' of the self-employed. But first read on, before you hand over 'The Letter'. Read more >>

Ola! Films's Mfundo Mkhize takes the wheel!

Issued by Ola! Films

Promotions
Tropika brings Da Smooth Life to a beach near you this summer

Issued by Clover

Recruitment
Career trends in 2014 - what to look out for

Juliette Attwell

As 2013 draws to a close, there seems to be a general sigh of relief as a year filled with emotional ups and downs comes to a close. Read more >>

[BizCareers] Do's and don'ts on your CV

Juliette Attwell

Not sure whether or not to include a photo of yourself on your CV? What's the minimum amount of time you should stay at a company to avoid looking like a job-hopper? We answer both these questions this week. Read more >>

Research
Independent media research: Gordon asks some tough questions
Slowly but surely a way forward for SAARF emerges. Sandra Gordon asks some hard questions of industry stakeholders. Read more >>

Brand Hate: Why aren't we measuring it?

Sid Peimer

You either love Miracle Whip or you hate it. You either love Marmite or you hate it... Read more >>

From Big Data to 'Big Metaphor'

Issued by TNS South Africa

Millward Brown opens in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Issued by Millward Brown

True growth and how to get it

Issued by TNS South Africa

Ghana: West Africa's brightest business gem

Issued by TNS South Africa

Retail
Adobe's 2013 Online Shopping Forecast shows shift to omni-channel purchasing
Adobe's Digital Index 2013 Online Shopping Forecast shows interesting shifts towards omni-channel purchasing - a trend in which retailers connect with customers on multiple physical and digital channel, often simultaneously. Read more >>

Bidorbuy sees increases in Mandela memorabilia
Following the announcement of the death of Nelson Mandela on 6 December 2013, the auction site, bidorbuy.com has seen an increase in interest for Mandela-related items. Read more >>

Spur acquires Hussar Grill for $33m
Raising an empowered financial savvy consumer

Tralone Khoza

South Africans embrace online shopping and Cyber Monday

Issued by Africa Internet Accelerator

Introducing Shopper Marketing, an e-series for free, for a follow

Issued by Inperspective Research Consultancy

TV
Update on SABC TV programming during week of mourning
The recent passing of former president Nelson Mandela has necessitated changes to regular programming on SABC television stations. Read more >>


International

Apple monitors plant after 15-year-old worker dies in China
BEIJING, CHINA: Apple sent inspectors to one of its contractor factories in China after the death of an underage worker, it said, vowing to ensure "high standards" were maintained. Read more >>

Yahoo's mail service goes down
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer posted an apology at the weekend for a "frustrating week" experienced by millions of its e-mail service users. Read more >>

Beyonce album breaks iTunes sales record
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple says that music fans snapped up more than 800,000 digital versions of Beyonce's new album in just three days, smashing an iTunes record. Read more >>

NYF World's Best Advertising: Second round, 2014 Executive Jury appointments
NEW YORK CITY, US: New York Festivals World's Best Advertising announced the second round of the 2014 Executive Jury appointments. Read more >>

Piracy site creators face €3m damages claim
Instagram's private video, photo messaging
Mozilla signs partners in open mobile system push
Spotify goes mobile with free music streaming
Telecommunications pact between Reliance and Bharti
Apple wins against Samsung in South Korea
'Wake up' competition for Europe's sleepy comet-chaser
Global trends in Print and Digital readership measurement
Google opens first data centres in Asia
Eurobest: Winners of 26th awards
Chinese investors seek to mine Bitcoin's volatility
Facebook joins NYU in artificial intelligence lab
Turkish paper sues Erdogan in 'treason' row
Fifty free places up for grabs in Red Dot Award registration
China issues 4G mobile licences
Technology companies call on US to reform surveillance laws
New consoles, games keep market growing

More International


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Galleries

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Government

KZN Premier commends life terms for two hitmen
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the life sentences handed to two hitmen, who murdered ANC councillor Jimmy Lembede in Estcourt last year. Read more >>

Tourist arrivals to SA increase by 5.1%
Tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by 5.1% during the first six months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Read more >>

Women's Day of Prayer for Madiba
The Gauteng Provincial Government will host an Interfaith Women's Day of Prayer at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto. Read more >>

Media urged to observe protocol in Qunu
Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane, has urged members of the media to observe protocol regarding the funeral arrangements of former President Nelson Mandela. Read more >>

Young South Africans need to change, say experts

Bekezela Phakathi

Pienaar recalls his greatest Madiba moment

Amukelani Chauke

Sombre mood hangs over SA
PFA orders employer to pay pension
African leaders urge the EP to reject EU-Morocco Fisheries Protocol
Labour Department 'breaking own rules'

Zoë Mahopo

Cabinet approves measures to assist over-indebted

Linda Ensor


More Government news


Lifestyle

Sonar to come to Cape Town in 2014
Sonar, Barcelona's International Festival of Advanced Music and New Media Art, hailing from Barcelona and celebrating its 21st year, is a pioneering advanced music and new media festival with unique content and a format that combines the best local and international electronic music acts with interactive technology exhibits and new media showcases. Read more >>

Fit for Caesar

Brian Berkman

The Emperors Palace complex by hotel group Peermont provides a number of hotels, casino, entertainment centre and a convention centre where I was attending an event. Read more >>

Thirty Seconds to Mars to play Cape Town and Joburg
Roam Rhulani

Brian Berkman


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  • Taj Cape Town appoints marcusbrewster - more info
  • FIPP World Magazine Congress chooses Snapplify - more info

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National Sales Executive - Johannesburg
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New events to diarise

Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership
Rhodes University - 3 Dec 2013 to 31 Jan 2014 Grahamstown

Zip Zap at Sandton
Zip Zap Circus school - 10 Dec 2013 to 22 Dec 2013 Johannesburg

Cavendish Square - Conduct a Choir
Cavendish Square - 12 Dec 2013 to 24 Dec 2013 Cape Town

Christmas with The Revs at Bay Harbour Market
Bay Harbour Market - 20 Dec 2013 to 22 Dec 2013 Cape Town

Intermediate Photography
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 14 Jan 2014 to 18 Feb 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town- 3rd Floor, 11 Adderley Street,Pretoria

Dynamic Photography
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 16 Jan 2014 to 6 Feb 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Pretoria

"Presenting With Impact" Workshop
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