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GREY Group chooses Volcano as its lead agency in Africa
LONDON, UK: GREY, Adweek Global Agency of the Year, is re-entering South Africa with immediate effect, having agreed to acquire a majority stake in The Volcano Group, one of South Africa's fastest growing independent advertising communications groups. Read more >>

ABC Q1 report: Prediction of print's death premature

SA's print media, like its international peers, is far from dead... And shows little signs of dying off, according to the latest ABC First Quarter 2014 report.

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Looting in the name of Mandela - what would Terry have said?

Ed Herbst

The Sunday Times recently broke a story alleging that millions of rands intended for honouring the memory and legacy of Nelson Mandela was diverted to ANC members.

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Serving up tribal strategies

Jane Stevenson

Building reputation goes beyond building brand awareness. It's connected to engagement, sharing, brand ambassadors and, of course, long-term relationships and loyalty.

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Cannes Lions
Cannes announces speakers, programme highlights
This year's Cannes Lions content programme themed around 'Creativity in Action', welcomes to the stage a wide spectrum of renowned speakers from the creative, entertainment, technology, branding, science, fashion and music industries amongst others. Read more >>




Marketing
Gareth Allison and Nic Small sign up for social media experiment
South African YouTube celebs, Gareth Allison and Nic Small of Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues have signed up to participate in a campaign, framed as a social experiment that will have them trapped for five days to simulate what it would be like being stuck in a hotel room with a cold or flu, whilst on a dream holiday. Read more >>




Vserv.mobi announced as lead sponsors of the IMC Conference

Issued by Living Your Brand

Vserv.mobi, an award-winning mobile advertising network, will be a lead sponsor of the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference's Cape Town and Johannesburg editions taking place 9-10 June at the CTICC and 6-7 October at The Maslow Hotel respectively. Read more >>

Why 'good' customer service is no longer 'good enough'

Donna Rachelson, Issued by Branding and Marketing You

As part of my research for the book, Branding and Marketing You Through Teams, I examined teams in six leading companies to find out what was separating the 'good' from the 'great'. Read more >>

Advertising
Brendan Seery and Alex Eliseev to host the ABF President's Cup golf day

Issued by Advertising Benevolent Fund

The ABF's President's Cup golf day - the more formal of the two Gauteng golf days - is set for 20 May at the Wanderers golf club. Read more >>

Branding
Salesforce Essentials Johannesburg event

Issued by Tungsten

In association with Elfin Events, Tungsten was commissioned to do the branding for the Salesforce Essentials Johannesburg event on 19 March. Read more >>




Digital
The SpaceStation takes on ad sales for Media24 Magazines Digital brands

Issued by The SpaceStation

All digital advertising sales, campaign management and invoicing for all Media24 Magazines Digital brands will be conducted by The SpaceStation as from 1 June. Read more >>

Unveiling new opportunities for advertisers at the Yahoo NewFront

Ned Brody, Issued by Apurimac

At Yahoo's third annual NewFronts they showcased new content experiences and advertising opportunities for brand and agency partners. Read more >>

Education & Training
Google Partner Academy offers free training for partners, youth
Google South Africa has launched a free training program for members of the Google Partners programme, previously called Google Engage for Agencies. Read more >>




Events & Conferencing
CoreXalance annual Golf Day 2014 in aid of Legacy Apprentice Program

Issued by CoreXalance

CoreXalance is excited to announce that it will, once again, be hosting its Annual Golf Day on 8 August at Killarney Country Club in Johannesburg. Read more >>

SA's leaders in business transformation and empowerment named

Issued by Topco Media

The 13th annual Oliver Empowerment Awards honoured the organisations and individuals powering transformation in SA and celebrated 20 years of democracy. Read more >>

Magazines
Celeb Styles launches as online magazine
APC Publishers has launched an online magazine which promises to reveal the intimate hair and beauty secrets of modern women's favourite local and international celebrities. Read more >>




Media
EFF stages TNA business breakfast walkout
OOH
Give your career a lift

Issued by Tag 8

CareerJunction worked closely with Tag 8 to develop an out-of-home media campaign concept and creative that would communicate with both job seekers and recruiters. Read more >>

PR & Communications
Why I'll never go big: what 10 years of running DUO has taught me about work and life

Judith Middleton, Issued by Duo Marketing

A decade ago I decided to open a small niche PR agency focused on Cape Town's then-burgeoning technology sector. Reaching the milestone has given me pause for thought... Read more >>

Retail
Light up your display with LEDs

Issued by Marin's Southern Africa

Marin's Southern Africa's recent launch of the Lighting Lama saw massive success with Royal Canin as the very first client to use the tailored display to its advantage. Read more >>

TV
Advertising on Court TV - new opportunities
As media agency Carat SA recently revealed, the Oscar Pistorius trial drew unprecedented audiences, yet advertisers responded sluggishly, despite the potential for increased exposure. Read more >>

Finances halt TV station's launch
VEE TV wannabe viewers will have to wait another three weeks before the channel kicks off. Read more >>


International

Danish journalists charged over credit card snooping
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: Danish police have charged two journalists and a leading magazine publisher over alleged payments to a rogue IT expert in return for celebrity credit card data. Read more >>

Social media is a key for terror groups
WASHINGTON, US: Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups have expanded their online presence with increased use of social media, creating new challenges for thwarting attacks, said a study released Wednesday (14 May). Read more >>

UN condemns killing of French journalist in CAR
NEW YORK, US / BANGUI, CAR: The UN Security Council has condemned the killing of a French journalist in the Central African Republic, stating those responsible "shall be held accountable". (Video) Read more >>

Trial told how News of the World hacked Kate 155 times
China detains man in online 'rumour' crackdown

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Government

No room for anarchy in platinum belt, warns Police Minister
PRETORIA: Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa pulled no punches on Wednesday, 14 May, when he reiterated that lawlessness will not be tolerated in the platinum belt, which has been grappling with a 16-week strike. Read more >>

SA, Mozambique step up fight against rhino poaching
PRETORIA: South Africa and Mozambique are in talks regarding the strengthening of enforcement mechanisms to ensure rhino poaching is nipped in the bud. Read more >>

Removal of adverse consumer credit information explained

More Government news


New accounts

  • Gullan&Gullan adds four new clients to portfolio - more info

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People on the move

  • Dermalogica SA appoints national marketing manager - more info

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Jobs offered

Mid-Weight Interaction Designer - Johannesburg
iProspect is seeking a mid-weight interaction designer to join a new and evolving creative team that will work on top global and local brands. Read more >>


Business Development Position - Johannesburg
Columinate is looking for a sales/business development manager to join our growing team. We want the best of the best. If you love sales, marketing and research, apply! Read more >>

Senior Writer - Johannesburg
Kaelo Engage is looking for a versatile, seasoned, senior writer to provide writing support across multiple platforms and clients. Must have advanced writing skills to produce PR, advertorial and web copy. Read more >>

Researcher/Content Developer - Johannesburg
Experienced researcher/content developer required to start immediately for television/multimedia platform. Read more >>

SEO Manager - Cape Town
HoneyKome needs an SEO manager with off- and on-the-page expertise to help us ensure that our digital properties set the bar in terms of natural (and paid) search. Read more >>

Group Accountant - Cape Town
The role of group accountant will encompass the management of the finances for various group companies and the successful candidate will have completed articles and possess a BCom-Accounting or equivalent qualification. Read more >>

Brand Manager - Three Ships - Stellenbosch
Distell seeks a suitably qualified and experienced individual to appoint as brand manager: Three Ships at their head office Techno Park in Stellenbosch. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Media ethics
Institute for rhe Advancement of Journalism - 28 May 2014 Johannesburg

New Media Branding and Marketing Summit
Cornerstone Consultancy International - 29 May 2014 to 30 May 2014 Johannesburg

Youth Marketing Strategy Conference 2014
BrandedYouth - 13 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Entrepreneur Road Show
The Centurion - 19 Jun 2014 Centurion

GIBS Conference on Innovation
GIBS - 3 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Mobile Financial Services of the Future Conference
Trade Conferences International - 23 Jul 2014 to 24 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Future of media and advertising
Future Publishing - 30 Jul 2014 Illovo

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 6 Aug 2014 to 27 Aug 2014 Sandton

A-Z of brand building
Vega - 18 Sep 2014 to 19 Sep 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

Entrepreneur cocktails with Mr Raymond Ackerman - 15 May 2014 Cape Town
Join Entrepreneur Club Cape Town and Raymond Ackerman on 15 May to celebrate entrepreneurship at this social and business networking event. Glitz evening event held at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Read more >>

Innnovative recruitment and talent management
The Conference Hub - 15 May 2014 to 16 May 2014 Cape Town

The New World of Finance Conference
GIBS - 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

Martketing Indaba 2014
Cadek Media - 15 May 2014 to 6 Jun 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg,Durban

2nd Biennial Inclusive Education Conference
Mogorosi Communication - 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

Social media marketing course
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

Financial modelling with Excel
Front Foot - 15 May 2014 Johannesburg


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Quotes

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