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Design Indaba 2016 delights

Fresh from the 21st rendition of Design Indaba, bite into the inspiring insights and outtakes on our menu, to spice up your design thinking.

For starters, Terry Levin speaks to Alex McDowell, creative director of LA-based 5D Studios, about the power of pop culture in storytelling.

For mains, Ann Nurock spoke to Christian Benimana, architect and programmes manager of MASS Design Group in Rwanda, about his concept of "Building for social change".

Rounding things out, Ruth Cooper bites into the 'girl power' aspect of the final day of Design Indaba, as well as the themes of courage and consideration, which provided much food for thought.

That's just what simmered to the top. If you're still hungry for more, you can click through to our Design Indaba special section and watch for the Design Indaba newsletter in your inbox!

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Weekly top stories
[Design Indaba 2016] Never never land
[Terry Levin] If you are in advertising, marketing, media, branding or that sort of thing, you will have heard about the storytelling trend more or less ad nauseam over the past few years... read


[Design Indaba 2016] Building for social change
[Ann Nurock] Most of the speakers at this year's Design Indaba were inspirational, but there were some who just consumed one with emotion in their quest to do good for society... read


[Design Indaba 2016] Less tests, more testicles
[Ruth Cooper] Friday at Design Indaba 2016 showcased a girl power beginning and ending. From motion-charged fashion accessories to ethereal meets tech gesture-controlled gloves, the third and last day was bracketed by creatively powerful women. read


IAB Digital Summit & Bookmarks 2016
All the 2016 IAB Bookmark Awards finalists
Finalists for the 2016 IAB Bookmark Awards have been announced, following a record number of entries from South Africa's marketers, agencies, publishers and individuals... read
The uncomfortable humanity of digital marketing

Josephine Buys, Issued by IAB South Africa

Claire Cobbledick helps in the search for 2016's brightest digital stars

Issued by IAB South Africa

Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 163: The IAB Digital Summit, business culture and PR trends
On the last episode of Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show host Warren Harding spoke to Josephine Buys, Andre Fourie and Sean Hough... read

Design Month
#DesignMonth: What survived after Flash went nuclear?

Alessandro Bonora

Flash is dead. It's not a rumour. If you haven't heard the news here it is: 'Apple drops atomic bomb on Flash'. That was in April 2010... read
#DesignMonth: Formative takes a bow

Ruth Cooper

Formative is a stage and production design agency that specialises in seamlessly run events and concerts. read
#DesignMonth: Small business software...Simplifyd

Lauren Hartzenberg

Any romantic notion one may have when starting a business is soon quelled with the realisation that all responsibility - from ensuring deadlines are met, clients are invoiced on time... read
#DesignMonth: Design industry in a critical place of opportunity

Yashaen Luckan

Design, whether built form, industrial, visual or utilitarian, is a construct of place and time, hence society. Context, herein referred to as place, defines and informs design, while design in turn changes the dynamics, structures and perceptions of society. Design therefore has an implicit ethical duty to society... read
More ...
Marketing
Search engine marketing and why you can't have it all

Wendy Monkley

How often have you heard the sales manager screaming for more high quality leads, while in the background the financial manager is demanding cheaper leads and higher conversions..? read
Creating scalable development with growth hacking

Susie Dinneen

By combining creative tactics with strategic insights, many small tech companies with limited marketing budgets have experienced rapid growth... read
Disrupting the disruptors: The power of the consumer in the future of the marketing industry

Will Green, Issued by Apurimac Africa

To fully understand the impact that marketing and media has on the daily lives of our consumers, we need to look into the past and see how the industries have changed; not evolved... read
Beware of over focusing on metrics, as mediation is the key

Johanna McDowell

Launch of inaugural Africa Marketing Week announced

Issued by Africa Marketing Week

Simphiwe Zaukana of Zinto dances to the beat of his own drum

Issued by Zinto Activation Group

Selling to the poor - how to reach, engage and serve consumers in the low-income market

Issued by Knowledge Resources



CONNECT WITH LOW-INCOME SHOPPERS, STOKVELS, INFORMAL TRADERS & MORE

How to reach, engage & serve Low-Income Consumers - get FRESH perspective, REAL insight and DIRECT answers!

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Advertising
The (virtual) reality of in-game advertising

Leigh Andrews

Back in September, I wrote about the concept of in-game advertising. Last Thursday, I realised this booming trend is set to change the face of advertising as we know it, faster than we think. Here's why... read
'Dogzilla' and doll houses delight the Hollard audience

Leigh Andrews

What do a playful dog and 3D-printed miniature pieces of furniture have to do with the Hollard brand? More than you'd think, if you've not yet seen the brand's latest 'doll house' TVC... read
Havas Boondoggle set to shake up service design
SA's digital marketing landscape should prepare for a new approach with the launch of Havas Boondoggle, one of the first service design agencies in South Africa... read
So how good are you really?

Chris Brewer

What makes you believe you are producing the best advertising possible? How relevant is your experience really..? read
Boomtown MD named on the judging panel for the Cinemark Young Lions Competition

Issued by Boomtown

A look at who's new in the Mortimer Harvey family

Issued by Mortimer Harvey




Branding
Ever considered that your business has feelings?

Brendan Powell

A business is not just a logo, a brand or a balance sheet; nor is it just a payoff line, or a piece of paper. It's not just the building it's housed in. It's not just the staff and leadership. The business itself is just like a person... read
Pink Protea is king

Issued by Bidvest Digital

KOO partners with Yellowwood Future Architects for refresh

Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects




Cinema
Judges for Cinemark Young Lions Competition



CSI
Change your thinking - change the world
There is so much information and knowledge around us but oft-times we close ourselves off to what the world has to offer. With today's technology making this knowledge easily accessible, there's no excuse for limiting oneself... read



Design
The One Show deadline extended to 22 February

Issued by One Club




Digital
[NewsMaker] Kristin Louw - GM of Digital Briefcase

Louise Marsland

Kristin Louw has been appointed general manager of Digital Briefcase, a new division of Spark Media launched to address the digital marketing needs of the SME market... read
Getting the PR and influencer relationship right

Kerry Simpson, Issued by G&G Digital

Bloggers and influencers have become an important publicity channel for brands to tap into, however, the key to successful influencer engagement is finding the right fit for your brand... read
So Interactive - nine years of growth with no signs of slowing

Issued by So Interactive

POPI is near!

Issued by Effective Intelligence

Arcade up for five video Bookmarks

Issued by Arcade Content

Events & Conferencing
IVTM goes Bose

Issued by Gearhouse SA

Inhouse Venue Technical Management, a subsidiary of the Gearhouse Group South Africa has taken another delivery of 12 units of the Bose L1 Compact portable PA system supplied by Durban-based Energywise Systems... read
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival announces four more artists to conclude the 17th CTIJF line-up

Issued by espAfrika

Business leaders ignite Linder Auditorium at unique BASA event

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa

Promoted content
The 2016 Rand Show: 'Joburg's biggest day out'

Issued by The Rand Show




Exhibitions
New EXSA chairman announced

Issued by EXSA

Sandton Convention Centre sales and marketing manager, Neil Nagooroo, has been appointed the new chairman of the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa... read
Interactive mall activations on the rise

Issued by Scan Display

Magazines
South Africa's Top 100 Golf Courses now available

Issued by New Media

Ndalo Media to publish Mall of Africa's magazine

Issued by Ndalo Media

Online Media
Enter the African Blogger Awards 2016!
The African Blogger Awards 2016 are officially open, aimed at celebrating Africa's most innovative and talented bloggers and social media influencers through analytics and metrics... read
Why is it important to choose the right domain name for your website?

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

OOH
Primedia Outdoor's new digital billboard lights up South Africa's busiest road

Issued by Primedia Outdoor

PR & Communications
Comprehensive crisis communication plans are crucial

Bridget von Holdt

There's a growing need for companies and government to implement a comprehensive crisis communication plan to deal with the social media backlash of the individuals they employ... read
The One Show announces powerhouse jury for new PR category

Issued by One Club

Production
Off the Ground Media launches

Pasqua Heard

Community Media Trust (CMT), a not-for-profit media production company, has opened Off the Ground Media for business... read
TVC aims to help break cycle of violence in Cape Flats
Community Action for a Safer Environment (CASE) has, together with Saatchi & Saatchi SA, launched a TV commercial encouraging people to take action in breaking the cycle of violence in the Cape Flats... read
Erik van Wyk: Allegro 'Dog'

Issued by Bouffant

Promotions
Oomph! Africa inspires Nigeria to change outlook on pest control with Bayer Rodilon campaign

Issued by Oomph! Africa

Publishing
Two books from Jamie Oliver in 2016

Issued by Penguin Random House SA

Business in Zambia: Topco Media and KPMG announce a joint venture project

Issued by Topco Media

Radio
Vuma 103 FM Mathumo Manaka to lecture at Boston Media House College

Issued by United Stations

Recruitment
Grey Africa invests in tomorrow

Issued by Grey

SA's top employers offer employees more non-financial benefits

Issued by Top Employers Institute

Research
[Biz Online Insights] SONA 2016
This week, our 'Biz Online Insights' section explores the South African online population's views on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2016... read
Where the super growth brands grew (LSM 6 and 7)

Erik du Plessis and Neil Higgs

Determining (thinking about!) your brand's target market, it is important to know where the market is growing, and from where the growth brands are getting their growth... read
SA Brain Drain 2.0 - watch this space!

Issued by WhyFive Insights

In the BrandMapp 2016 survey of wealthy and affluent adults a straightforward question was asked: how likely will you be to emigrate from South Africa at some stage in your life?... read
Applying Net Promoter Score to South African 'state of the company'
Sabinet poised to hone research in Africa

Issued by Sabinet

Retail
The weight of the no wait debate

Seth Whitehead

I recently bought a watch from an online store. I went through the usual online user experience: I went online, searched through the pages of a vast variety of watches. I had a type of style in mind... read
Sales
10 essential tools to increase sales productivity for SMBs

Peter Davidson

In order for a business to survive today's competitive environment they have got to make sales. Sales do not just come to businesses; businesses have to look for them... read
Business is about selling

John Sanei

Selling yourself, your concept, your product, your service... read
Benefits of using Saleboat

Issued by Student Brands

Social Media
Facebook to open Instant articles to all publishers at April conference
At its April 12 F8 Conference, Facebook will open its Instant Articles programme to all publishers, of any size, anywhere in the world... read
Who should your business' social media administrator be?

Rudi Massyn

This year started off with social media controversy firmly in the spotlight. From estate agents to celebrities were in hot water over their contentious views posted publicly on social media... read
The essence of social media for brands and consumers

Cecilia Mohlala

Social media is evolving in very interesting times for individuals, and for brands, it is a way to market products, campaigns and acquire consumers... read
Sponsorship
Make your sponsorship work for your brand: Work at your sponsorship

Bogosi Motshegwa

Sponsorship is not about slapping a brand or logo next to another... read
Private Property extends SA Women's Hockey sponsorship

Issued by Private Property

Openfield receives high praise in the BMi Top Sponsorship Decision-Makers' Survey 2015

Issued by Openfield

Youth Marketing
Y!CON 2016: Brands get set for youth market insights

Issued by Student Village

International
Juniper Research announces Technology & Innovation winners
Juniper Research has identified the cutting-edge applications, technologies and vendors that it believes will galvanise the industry in the years to come in its annual Future Digital Awards for Technology & Innovation... read
TV Connect 2016 announces leading speakers
TV Connect has announced the addition of several noteworthy speakers from leading global technology and media companies for the upcoming TV Connect 2016 from 26-28 April... read
French social networks atwitter over asteroid hoax
PARIS - Twitter and Facebook lit up this weekend when pranksters reported that an asteroid was hurtling toward France, prompting a humourless denial on the website of a national radio station... read
Cannes Lions announced Jury Presidents
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced all of the 2016 jury presidents, revealing the names of the remaining seventeen... read
More International
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  • Media24 appoints new head of VIA - more info
  • Turner promotes Angela Santone - more info
  • Corobrik appoints new marketing manager - more info
  • Eusebius McKaiser appoints managing agent - more info

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Jobs offered
Business Journalist - Pretoria
MyBroadbandMyBroadband is expanding its editorial team. We are looking for a business journalist or a recent graduate who wants to work in online media. Read more >>



Strategic Relationship Manager - Business - Johannesburg
Strategic Relationship Manager - BusinessThe strategic relationship manager is the main Brand SA custodian of the relationship with business stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the collaborations. Read more >>



Executive Assistant - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced executive assistant. Applications close: 22 February 2016. Read more >>



Graphic/Web Designer - Johannesburg
In-Detail DesignGraphic/web designer needed for established advertising studio in Bedfordview. Mostly online design and some print. Apply now and join our small creative team and grow. Read more >>



Online Marketing Representative - Durban
BrabysWe are in search of ambitious and motivated individuals to join our dynamic online sales team. So experience is only as good as the money to back it up. Read more >>

Media Sales Executive - Johannesburg
An exciting opportunity to sell space in B2B publications to the mining and construction sectors that circulate not only in South Africa, but also in other countries on the continent. Read more >>


Strategic Project Manager - Johannesburg
Strategic brand project manager - a pivotal role in researching, strategising and influencing senior creative team. Drive your client's business success. Your chance to step up and be noticed. Read more >>


Managing Director - Cape Town
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company is looking for a new managing director. Read more >>


Publicist - Cape Town
PRWeb is looking for senior publicists to work on leading brands. Requires senior expertise in writing and a great network of media. Freelance only, to work on a monthly basis. Read more >>


Brand Ambassador - Durban
Outstanding opportunity for a dynamic young man in KZN North Coast as brand ambassador to drive SKYY Vodka advocacy programme. Must be super smart, connected and disciplined determined to achieve. Read more >>





New events to diarise
Marketing Strategies for Low-Income Consumers - 13 Apr 2016 to 14 Apr 2016, Johannesburg
This event is designed to help companies and brands understand what it takes to do successful business at the BoP and how to tap into its consumers. Read more >>



SACBW Johannesburg West Networking Meeting
SACBW - 25 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


The Rooftop Exhibit
27 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


Toastmasters Annual Prepared Speaking Contest
VPPR for Two Oceans - 2 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Employer branding masterclass
Employer Branding SA - 3 Mar 2016 to 4 Mar 2016, Cape Town | 6 Apr 2016 to 7 Apr 2016, Gauteng


Photoshop basics
Multidimensions - 4 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Marketing a consulting practice in tough times
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 4 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Social media workshop for small business
Handcrafted Brands - 9 Mar 2016, Cape Town


My Business Expo 2016
NSBC - 10 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Product recall crisis management
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 18 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Upcoming events
Breakfast with a Bonus - 26 Feb 2016, Cape Town
Breakfast with a Bonus: come be inspired beyond words, learn something really useful and all for a great cause, to boot! Read more >>

One-day social media course
Quo Vadis Communications - 24 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


3rd annual digital and mobile business summit
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 29 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


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Jason Fried
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George Eliot
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William Shakespeare
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."
Anthony Robbins
"Every problem is a gift - without problems we would not grow."
Janis Joplin
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