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Are you addicted to the news?
[Eugene Yiga] "We have a right to know!" That was the basic argument against the Secrecy Bill. But what exactly does this mean? Read more >>

Quirk to sell controlling interest to WPP

South African marketing agency Quirk has announced a deal with WPP, a global communications group, which will see the company take a controlling interest.

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Fighting it out with strategy

Sid Peimer

When you're the age of about two or three you discover something quite devastating. And you never view the world in the same way again...

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Mixed messages

Mike Taberner

Every brand has a message - one that their customers, employees and suppliers understand and live by, right?

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts] 88: Understanding key consumer trends across Africa
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on Thursday, 8 May from 9am-10am as we chat to Terry Behan of VWV and Tony Koenderman about the AdReview Awards.[twitterfall] Read more >>

Advertising
Election week special - Be seen among the Top 64 ad agencies in SA
As media partner to Tony Koenderman's (@TonyKoenderman1) AdReview publication, Bizcommunity has been given the opportunity to offer limited edition adspace in SA's only ad rank publication to our subscribers. Read more >>




NATIVE VML proud Finalist Award winners at New York Festivals

Issued by NATIVE VML

NATIVE VML's "Seeds of Truth" and "bookly" have both won Finalist Awards at the New York Festivals International Advertising Awards® in the Design and Digital categories respectively. Read more >>

How to be a rockstar in advertising

Marcelle du Plessis, Issued by 360eight

Advertising is a fun industry. It's filled with interesting people with crazy hairstyles and wild opinions, and having done this for a while I can honestly say it surpasses even the music industry for the sheer amount of wannabe rockstars in attendance. Read more >>

Digital
MyBroadband's record growth continues

Issued by MyBroadband

MyBroadband continued its strong performance in 2014, with a year-on-year growth of 17%. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
New Loeries ticket packages out now
New Loeries ticket packages are now available on the website to customise the Loeries Creative Week Cape Town experience. Read more >>




New speaker for Acceleration Digital Ignition Symposium
The Acceleration's Digital Ignition Symposium being held in Franschhoek on 3-4 June 2014 is themed 'Know your audience'. Read more >>

Exhibitions
Glowing praise for inaugural World Travel Market Africa

Issued by Thebe Reed Exhibitions

"Inspiring", "well organised" and "impressed" are among some of the words buyers, visitors and exhibitors have been using to describe the inaugural World Travel Market (WTM) Africa event that launched on 2 May at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more >>

Four of SA's most distinguished brands at the Tourism Indaba 2014!

Issued by SSQ Exhibitions

At this year's Tourism Indaba, taking place from Saturday the 10th until Monday the 12th of May, SSQ Exhibitions will be the designers and project managers of four custom and system exhibition stands for its valued clients: Tsogo Sun, African Hotels & Adventures, Time and Tide, and Sun International. Read more >>

Mobile
Ministerial support for mobile-enabled writing competition
Mxit Reach iBaliLami (My Story) is a national competition aimed at Grade 8-12 learners and is designed to encourage young people to develop their writing skills. Read more >>

Printing
HP and Midcomp presents new range of HP Latex 300 Series Printers

Issued by Midcomp

HP recently announced the new HP Latex 300 Printer Series, a unique printing technology that is helping signage companies and small to medium printing companies easily expand their large-format printing capabilities. Read more >>

Recruitment
How to increase your chances of landing that dream job

Issued by RecruitGroup

So after much soul searching and careful consideration you have decided to enter the job market in search of the perfect new job. You have applied to numerous positions, had a couple of interviews but you still have not managed to secure that dream job. Why is it so hard to find a new job? What are you doing wrong? Read more >>

Research
New segmentation tool could vie for LSM place
Segmentation of the market into discrete groups, based on their social and economic status, remains a challenge for the marketing community. Read more >>

Retail
Biometric fingerprint authentication circumvents hackers
The use of biometric fingerprint authentication technology, currently used in Apple's iPhone 5S and Samsung S5, could be extended beyond device security reasons to ecommerce purposes in the near future. Read more >>


International

Iraq finally gets 3G telecommunications
BAGHDAD, IRAQ: Iraq's cabinet announced that it has authorised mobile phone firms to use third-generation frequencies, after years of promises amid the frustrated pleas of cellular operators. Read more >>

BlackBerry sells Canadian properties for Can$305m
OTTAWA, CANADA: Smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry has sold most of its Canadian properties to San Francisco-based real estate investment firm Spear Street, for Can$305m (US$278m). Read more >>

Twitter, Amazon team up for in-app purchasing
WASHINGTON, USA: Amazon has rolled out a new feature that allows Twitter users to select items for purchase on the online retail site without leaving the messaging platform. Read more >>


More International


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Government

Beverage tax aimed at reducing alcohol abuse

Linda Ensor

A major review of the taxation of alcoholic beverages is being undertaken by the Treasury as a contribution to the government's fight against alcohol abuse and is likely to result in higher taxes and prices. Read more >>

All systems go for Elections 2014
Here is an overview of the preparations and other matters surrounding tomorrow's elections. Read more >>

Pair arrested for assault of a non-striking mine worker
SABC celebrates 'Decade of the Artisan Programme'
SA to participate in WEF Africa summit

More Government news


Lifestyle

Relax and recharge at De Hoop

Ruth Cooper

If yearning for a quiet and remote getaway surrounded by spectacular nature, yet still privy to a few basic luxuries, then the De Hoop Nature Reserve, a world heritage site situated in the Overberg region just a few hours' drive from Cape Town might be just what you're looking for. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Mid-Senior Developer - Cape Town
Refresh is looking for a full-time mid-senior web developer whose main responsibility would be programming PHP and XHTML with open-source content management systems. Read more >>

Account Manager - Cape Town
The opportunity to work on a key account and learn the ins and outs of financial services while applying your DM skills.. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Vocal training for Radio
Cityvarsity - 12 May 2014 to 12 Jun 2014 Cape Town

Making head or rail of Pivot Tables
Front Foot - 14 May 2014 Johannesburg

How to win a Loerie
15 May 2014 Johannesburg

Twitter Success for your business
One Up Agency - 15 May 2014 Cape Town

The Fluffy Fundrasier Festival
SA Music Scene - 18 May 2014 Cape Town

Part one: The ultimate event and meeting managemet
The Hedgehog Event - 20 May 2014 to 21 May 2014 Fourways

Brand Management
AAA School of Advertising - 30 May 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Brand Cents Conference
Max Creative Concepts - 4 Jun 2014 to 5 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Showbiz, entertainment and arts expo
C Major Productions - 8 Aug 2014 to 9 Aug 2014 Newtown, Johannesburg

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Enhance customer engagement in your company! Fresh insights on customer centricity, social media, mobile, experiential marketing, loyalty, multi-channel marketing & more. More information,

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Upcoming events

The Writing Coach Course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 May 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Countrywide

The Grammar Skills Course (English 2nd Language)
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 May 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Countrywide

Writing for the Web Course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 May 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Countrywide

Die Tydskrifjoernalistieke Kursus
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 May 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Countrywide

Break Through Your Writing Barriers
SA Writers' College - 6 May 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Countrywide

Brand building in development markets
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 6 May 2014 to 8 May 2014 Cape Town

Brand building in developing markets
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 6 May 2014 to 17 Jul 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria







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