| 4 Jul 2011 |
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Reruns at the SABC I think we all know the plot by now: ousted acting SABC CEOs threatening to sue (and yet another payout on the horizon), boardroom skullduggery, cries of political interference (this time at a ministerial level), SABC board members resigning in protest... Can't they find a new script, as this one is getting rather, rather old? How about a sex scandal? Oh wait, we're not really talking about a TV series but the running of our national broadcaster... Could have fooled me. Enough! Simone Puterman ( @SimoneBiz) Managing editorPS The latest Biz Takeouts podcast from the Bizcommunity.com/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show is now available for your listening pleasure. Responses to this column welcomed in our online editor's column archive. Follow Bizcommunity on Twitter at @Bizcommunity and join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bizcommunity. Please send all South African marketing and media news to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com, international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com and opinion pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com.Today's top stories
Special focus on media freedom
 [Phillip de Wet: @phillipdewet] Nearly three months after he was shot by Libyan government troops near Brega, a ceremony in Johannesburg remembered photographer Anton Hammerl and reflected on his life and work - and his quest to tell the truth about conflict, despite the dangers. Read more >>
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 [Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] It has been quite fascinating to see how much support Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys has received these past few days, in spite of his network leaving hundreds of thousands of its customers up the creek without a signal. The affable Uys has proved beyond any shadow of doubt that there is enormous power in apology. And that showing a bit of humility doesn't lose face but rather gains brownie points. Read more >>
CSI
As of Friday, 1 July 2011, Joe Public's head of TV production, Bronwyn James has advanced into the full-time role of heading up One School at a Time as MD. This project was launched 18 months ago as an education upliftment initiative, beginning with Forte High School in Dobsonville, Soweto. Read more >>
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Cellular network operator Vodacom is offering its 2011 annual report on the iPad for the first time. The group's "integrated report", which was published on Friday, is available for download in Apple's App Store. Read more >>
 African Fashion International (AFI) and Foschini are once again partnering to introduce Fastrack to Cape Town at Cape Town Fashion Week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 13 July 2011. This developmental initiative aims to fast track the careers of students and graduates in both the design and retail industries. Read more >>
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 [Tiffany Markman] Dear Sir/Madam. Hi there. Greetings. Howdy. Howzit. Dear Beloved. However you choose to kick off your business emails, there's a message there. And that message is the very first impression your reader gets. So you may as well get it right. Read more >>
 The AMASA July 2011 forum will have insights from Francois Voster of Effective Measure and Josh Adler, head of measurement at the Digital Media & Marketing Association ( DMMA), who will delve into digital advertising measurement, the latest developments and what impact its new partnership will have on the media industry. Read more >>
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 [Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] The SABC is once again sailing deep into troubled waters - a repeat show that threatens to compromise its fragile stability. As board member Peter Harris abruptly resigns and director of news Phil Molefe 'controversially' replaces Robin Nicholson as acting CEO, the media is bracing itself once again for episodes of court battles, more political interference, more resignations of board members and huge payouts. Read more >>
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 [Dr KF Lai] Digital marketing has become mainstream. Many decision-makers view online marketing now as an advantage, especially with many businesses depending on a particular web presence and viewing this medium as an essential part of their presence. However, a traditional web presence is no longer enough, especially with more consumers adopting mobile in their daily lives. Read more >>
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 [Danny O'Brien] When they're creating new features, software designers talk in terms of "use cases." A use case describes steps that future customers might perform with a website. "Starting a group with friends," would be a use case for Facebook. "Buying a book" would be case for Amazon's designers. Read more >>
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 Oneserv has introduced web-based applications which allow their Credit Providers and Money Masters to perform quick payouts to their customers from their smartphones. Read more >>CSI
 This year, VWV celebrated International Children's Day by literally and figuratively warming the hearts of hundreds of children born into a life less privileged. In collaboration with SAB the two companies gave with heart through a blanket drive administered by the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. Read more >>Digital | | Your source of digital advertising | |  |
Red Cherry Digital & Mobile has been introduced to complete Red Cherry Media's interactive production and airtime offerings, making Red Cherry a true one-stop shop. Read more >>Magazines
 YOU Exam Help! and Huisgenoot Eksamenhulp magazines on Life Sciences are the third in a series designed to help Grade 12 learners with their final exams and, like the other magazines, they include six exam papers (as well as the answer sheets) and helpful tips on how to efficiently tackle exam papers. Read more >>Production
 The latest instalment of the Hansa 'Vuyo' series of ads is hitting our screens and contains a few interesting faces. The ads revolve around the free-thinking and loved Hansa hero, Vuyo, who drifts off into thought about the success of his business ventures, all based on some everyday event. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] June new vehicle sales were up 12.6% up on the same month last year and 8% ahead of last month according to figures released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa). Read more >>
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 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] The Last Word portfolio of guest houses epitomises all that is good about the boutique travel experience. These homes-converted-into-deluxe-stays provide such a high level of warmth and personal comfort that I'm hard-pressed to rather opt for a large, even five-star hotel when a Last Word property is as convenient. Read more >>
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 Jon Savage, this week, launches his weekly SA Music Industry Podcast - a guide and tool aimed at helping South African bands, artists and industry people understand more about the music industry. Read more >>
 [Jordan Scott] I had thought myself not "the ballet type" being a rough and tumble kid and loving the script of a performance had me thinking that I would like it at most, but wouldn't find it extraordinary. However, I knew that the only way to find out would be to actually go. Little did I know I was completely mistaken as to how much I would actually enjoy it. Read more >>
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An administrative guru, operational whizz, technological expert, organisational demon, magician, keyboard terrorist and mind-reader who is presentable, highly energetic, honest, funny and extremely personable will secure this life-changing role. Read more >>Top online agency looking for a talented and experienced Flash designer to start as soon as possible. Advanced web design and layout skills and in-depth experience with Flash required. Read more >>Rocketseed is looking for a Product Support Manager with a customer-centric attitude to join its head office in Fourways. Read more >>
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- Celludroid sci-fi/anime/fantasy film festival Flamedrop Productions - Cape Town, 5 July
- Performing arts training workshop Celebrity Cherubs - Rosebank, 9 July
- Conflict management Business Development Centre of Excellence - Centurion, 11 July
- Implementing the consumer protection act Front Foot - Johannesburg, 13 July
- Ethics in the workplace Competency Services - Johannesburg, 13 July
- Cinematography workshop Auteur Film School - Johannesburg, 15 July
- Marketing and branding my business - Rivonia, 16 July
- Sandton magazine ladies day Sandton Magazine - Kyalami, 20 July
- Email/sms marketing and the law seminar Chetty Law Technology and Innovation Law - Johannesburg, 22 July
- JSE media day 2011 Johannesburg Stock Exchange - Johannesburg, 28 July
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