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Is TV still the main medium for viewing football?
[Andile Qokweni] Those who know me well will know that I'm a Manchester United fan and I'm a media strategist by trade. I'm combining my two passions to try to get an understanding of whether television... read more>>

[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 100: Our 100th episode with Helen Zille, TEDx Cape Town

Yesterday marked the 100th episode of the Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show! For 100 shows we have brought you the hottest insights from African and South African marketing, media, digital and ad industry leaders...

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It's time to shift the media research paradigm

Chris Moerdyk

If you're a parent, you'll know that profound feeling of awe when you wake up one day to find your kids have suddenly grown up overnight. Your little boy, who watching KTV and collecting things...

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Does a liar as a source ever deserve protection?

Anton Harber

It is easy to review ethical decisions in journalism with hindsight, when one has the luxury of time to wonder whether a choice made under pressure was the correct one...

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Marketing
Forever Faster campaign from Puma
Embracing the spirit of Puma, its new campaign, 'Forever Faster' will aim to bring the values of determination, confidence, bravery and joy to the world of sport... (video) read more>>
World Wide Creative releases exclusive interviews with speakers at the IMC Conference CPT

Issued by Integrated Marketing Communication Conference

The World Wide Creative team conducted a series of exclusive interviews with some of the keynote speakers and workshop hosts at the Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Conference in Cape Town... read more>>
Experience is the new black

Issued by FusionDesign

"Brands are verbs," states Koo Govender, CEO of VWV Group at the recent Integrated Marketing Communications Conference held in Cape Town. This is the problem with brands - there are so many brands doing so much... read more>>
Branding
Digitally printed plastic table cloths

Issued by Right Stuff

Never underestimate the importance of branding accessories (event extras) to complement your exhibition stand... read more>>
CSI
'More Than a Click' campaign draws attention to plight of abused women
The 'More Than a Click' campaign, launched by People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) and Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg, drew attention to plight of abused women... (video) read more>>
Digital
The sky's the limit for new kulula.com and NATIVE VML partnership

Issued by NATIVE VML

Leading full-service digital marketing agency, NATIVE VML has been appointed as kulula.com's digital partner, effective July 2014... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Top employers to speed-date with Nigerian, Kenyan talent
Homecoming Revolution will host a range of Pan African employers at the first-ever Talent Speed-Date event to be held on the 22 August 2014 at the Hilton Hotel In Sandton... read more>>
Online Media
ITWeb's Brainstorm magazine champions the role of women in ICT

Issued by ITWeb

In honour of Women's Month, ITWeb's Brainstorm magazine has dedicated its August issue to women in ICT. read more>>
PR & Communications
Different worldviews hamper organisational change

Kevin Liebenberg

Business leaders have a never-ending mandate to drive positive change in the organisations they lead. However, they are often daunted by the task of effecting change amongst their people... read more>>
TV
Marikana widow calls for showing of Miners Shot Down
Manthabang Ntsenyeho, wife of miner Andries Ntsenyeho, feels her husbands story still hasn't been told and has called on eTV and SABC to screen the award-winning film Miners Shot Down... read more>>
Report: Hlaudi to sue Thuli
Oscar Pistorius trial recommences
International
Facebook buys security start-up PrivateCore
NEW YORK, USA: - Facebook announced it will buy California-based cybersecurity start-up PrivateCore, in a move to boost defenses of its vast server network. read more>>
Your guide to Google+ B2B marketing

Ivan Serrano

The Google+ platform offers a number of benefits to companies marketing their goods and services. Here's how to make the best use of it. (Infographic) read more>>
Large-screen iPhone: 9 September's the day
NEW YORK, USA: Apple has scheduled a 9 September event to unveil its long-anticipated large-screen iPhone, the online news site Re/code reported. read more>>
PLDT buys Rocket Internet for €333m
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Government
Free breast cancer screening at Pretoria Station
Commuters boarding trains and taxis at the Pretoria Station will now have free access to breast cancer screening, thanks to the opening of Hello Clinic at the station. read more>>
22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg

Nosihle Shelembe

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Parks Tau, says a year-long investigation into corruption and fraud at the City of Johannesburg has resulted in 22 arrests although more may follow. read more>>
Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>>
Nhleko says he will rid Westbury of crime
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People on the move
  • Petar Spiljevic joins Bouffant - more info
  • Yellowwood Future Architects appoints new business development director - more info
  • Strandveld Vineyards appoints new sales and marketing director - more info

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Jobs offered
Junior Designer - Johannesburg
Junior designer opportunity at growing TTL agency. Read more >>

Junior Sales Representatives - Johannesburg
Junior sales reps needed to join a growing team in the running and cycling media sector with representation across print, digital and event spaces. Read more >>

Senior Front-End Developer - Cape Town
We are looking for committed trail blazers to accelerate our digital journey and enjoy the ride! Read more >>

Mid-Senior Back-End Web Developer - Cape Town
We are looking for committed trail blazers to accelerate our digital journey and enjoy the ride! Read more >>



New events to diarise
Marketing to Low-Income Consumers Seminar - 13 Aug 2014 Somerset West
Key insights on growing your brand to the Bottom of the Pyramid. Read more >>

Brand practice and entrepreneurship
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 19 Aug 2014 to 28 Aug 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town

Archetypal branding - how to build a premium brand
BrandOvation - 22 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Website design and development
AAA School of Advertising - 2 Sep 2014 to 5 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Market Segmentation Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 3 Sep 2014 to 4 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Mobile Innovation Europe Summit 2014
9 Sep 2014 to 10 Sep 2014 London

Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 11 Sep 2014 to 14 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 8 Oct 2014 to 27 Oct 2014 Cape Town

rAge
10 Oct 2014 to 12 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

SwenkXpress
Qembu Langempela - 11 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Dynamic Customer Service Training Seminar - 11 Aug 2014 to 4 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town
Dr Brian Jude's Psychology of customer service training seminar - Johannesburg and Cape Town. Book now. Read more >>


Women's Life Conference
ABN Productions - 8 Aug 2014 Sandton

AgriBizNiz
Moshate Media - 11 Aug 2014 to 12 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Website creation for average Joe
Multidimensions - 11 Aug 2014 to 13 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Portrait photography
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 11 Aug 2014 to 8 Sep 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Pretoria,Cape Town

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