Social media can add up to communication overload
Communications-induced stress is fast becoming a common problem as we add social media to our existing diet of electronic communication at work and home. Internet and mobile technologies have made it easy for people to keep in “touch” constantly. In many cases, these communications are perceived as requiring our immediate attention and response. 5 Jan 2009 12:41
Move over Obama - SA is alive with e-campaigning possibilities
[Jarred Cinman] For years to come, marketing analysts will pick apart the Obama presidential campaign to see exactly what it took to make it just so amazing. By harnessing the power of Twitter, Facebook, Xbox games and many other online portals, Obama managed to not only tap into the apathetic youth but succeeded in motivating hundreds of thousands of new voters to get to the polls. 15 Dec 2008 12:11
IOL to launch new property super-site
Independent newspapers has partnered with Gravity, the developer of a revolutionary property search engine, to drive its property super-site due to launch on 7 January 2009. 15 Dec 2008 11:48
What to expect in 2009 for digital marketing - World Wide Creative
On Wednesday evening World Wide Creative, together with 24.com, Corona and Perdeberg Winery, hosted the very last Heavy Chef Session of 2008. Three speakers were invited to spill the beans on what's smoking up their crystal balls, and some pretty cool predictions were mentioned. 15 Dec 2008 11:37
International recognition for SA digital initiatives
South Africa can certainly be proud of its digital developers. Recently, African social media aggregator Afrigator was voted one of the Top 10 International Products for 2008 and received an honourable mention in the Top 10 RSS and Syndication Products of 2008 list by ReadWriteWeb, and Tyler Reed of social and mobile media marketing agency Younique was named as one of mobileYouth's Top 20 Youth Marketing Bloggers. 12 Dec 2008 14:14
Nintendo DS “Brain Training” scores with integrated campaign from Ireland/Davenport and Stonewall+ - Stonewall+
Advertising agency Ireland/Davenport and digital marketing agency Stonewall+ upped the ante in an integrated campaign to launch Dr Kawashima's Brain Training on the Nintendo DS Lite in the South African market. 12 Dec 2008 12:46
"The Best Of SynthaSite” finalists announced: Vote for your favourite! - SynthaSite
SynthaSite, the leading do-it-yourself free Web site builder, has announced the finalists in its global “Best Of SynthaSite” contest. The company's first community competition received more than 1,000 entries from around the world and now it's up to the public to help determine the winning sites. 12 Dec 2008 12:34
A web wrap-up of 2008
[Lyndi Lawson] 2008 is almost over and it sure has been interesting - UK banks cancelled their Christmas parties; the global economy is in a recession; the world is holding its breath waiting to see if America's new president will be the one to save us all, and South African politics has certainly taken a couple of unforeseen turns. Of course, the web is an important part of this rapidly changing world. 12 Dec 2008 09:52
QVC - learning the power of online
[Eve Dmochowska] Anyone curious about the potential impact of online activity on brand reputation need look no further than the Quality Vacation Club (QVC) saga currently playing itself out in the South African blogosphere. 11 Dec 2008 12:17
HR organisations must adopt social networking - Gartner
STAMFORD: Despite the fact that social networks and software are significantly changing organisations' marketing and web strategies, relatively few human resources (HR) organisations have grasped the effect that they have on the employer brand. This is according to a recent report from Gartner. 11 Dec 2008 10:05
Google's top 2008 searched terms in SA
Released yesterday, Wednesday, 10 December 2008 was Google's annual Zeitgeist, a look at 2008 through the collective eyes of the world on the web. The 2008 Year-End Zeitgeist gives a perspective on the year's major events and hottest trends based on global searches, as well as searches conducted in South Africa and 35 additional countries. 11 Dec 2008 09:45
Online and mobile advertising - the best of both worlds - apurimac media
Mobile internet advertising opportunities, in the South African and continental African markets, are now attracting serious attention. And rightfully so, as the ease-of-use and low barriers-to-entry of this technology account for a steady increase in usage figures and content demand. 10 Dec 2008 15:33
Deadline looms for 2008 IMAs
The Q4 entry deadline for the Interactive Media Awards is three weeks away; all nominations must be submitted online or postmarked by 31 December, 2008. The awards recognise the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honour individuals and organisations for their outstanding achievements. 10 Dec 2008 14:02
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