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ANC wants 'total control' of media, says mogul

The South African press is facing huge pressure from the ruling ANC, which wants "total control" of the media, says the chairman of the continent's largest media company.

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Revealed: The secret behind GRID's 'brand creation and refresh' success

Leigh Andrews

Nathan Reddy and Adam Byars of GRID Worldwide are big on improving customer experience and training design newbies... that, coupled with a strong dose of confidence, is why they keep bringing home big awards.

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Union takes aim at SABC over wages

The Media Workers Association of SA (Mwasa) has gone to court in a bid to compel acting SABC CEO Anton Heunis to implement a July court order aimed at improving the salaries of his staff.

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Marketing
Marketing & Business Forecast 2015

Issued by Knowledge Resources

Get a headstart when planning your 2015 marketing strategy! Speakers will share crucial insights on the economic and socio-political landscapes that will impact on business, as well as important marketing trends... read more>>
Branding
Three clever questions to ask your clients

Donna Rachelson, Issued by Branding and Marketing YOU

Most of us have answered customer surveys and wished we could rewrite the questions instead of choosing from the pre-written options... read more>>
Design
Designers can apply now for 100% Design South Africa 2015
Designers who wish to be part of 100% Design South Africa, an international showcase for contemporary design with a unique African perspective, can apply now... read more>>
Digital
Digital leadership is critical

Peter Drube

There's no denying that digital technologies are changing the way that business is done across all industries. To ensure they realise the benefits of this, companies need to make sure that they have the right kind of digital leadership... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
Meet SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer at the DStv Kids Xtravaganza this festive season

Issued by VWV Group

Children's favourites Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants and Nick Jr's Dora the Explorer will be performing live at the DStv Kids Xtravaganza, taking place at Vodacom World in Midrand from 12 to 15 December... read more>>
Online Media
Content: Skate or fall - it's that simple

Catherine Milward-Bridges

I once heard someone say that his passion for skateboarding stems from being able to teach kids how to fall - or 'bail', in skateboarders' lingo. This piqued my interest... read more>>
Riaan Cruywagen steps into digital to launch online news platform

Issued by NATIVE VML

A mini, animatronic puppet of South African icon, Riaan Cruywagen, created quite a buzz in an ad campaign, conceptualised by full-service digital agency NATIVE VML, for a new Afrikaans digital news platform, Netwerk 24.com... read more>>
PR & Communications
PR campaign success is less about the bling and more about the plan

Dominique Pienaar, Issued by Duo Marketing

The most critical time in any public relations campaign lifecycle, is the first 30, 60 and 90 days - the time in which you have to go from proposal to delivery mode, with the added impact of excellent and more importantly, sustainable customer service... read more>>
Research
Fast 50 from Freelancer.com
Freelancer.com, one the world's largest outsourcing and crowdsourcing marketplaces, has released its Fast 50 on the fastest growing internet jobs between 1 July and 30 September 2014... read more>>
Retail
FoodSure helps industry to Be Sure, launches new service offerings

Issued by FoodSure

FoodSure, a food label verification company, has expanded its service offering, from its original standalone service of food verification to now assist retailers and manufacturers in closing the operational gaps in quality and safety... read more>>
International
Start-ups say skills, not taxes behind Ireland's draw
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Technology businesses taking part in this week's Web Summit in Dublin said there was more to Ireland than the low taxes that have drawn fierce criticism from other European countries. read more>>
Google guns for 300 million new Indian local language users
NEW DELHI, INDIA: Search giant Google has announced the creation of a new Hindi-language website in an ambitious bid to add 300 million Indian Internet users by 2017 and bridge the country's linguistic digital divide. read more>>
Toronto Star to launch tablet edition next year
OTTAWA, CANADA: Canada's largest circulation newspaper, Toronto Star, announced yesterday plans for a tablet edition in the new year, following in the footsteps of another major local newspaper. read more>>
Australian novelist wins top French literary award
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Government
Citizens pay even more tax than firms
The South African tax burden has steadily increased over the past four years with individual taxpayers bearing the biggest part of it as the gap between their contributions and that of companies continues to widen. read more>>
Government must control spending: Deputy Minister
While working to reduce poverty and inequality, South Africa also needs to control the amount of government borrowing, says Finance Deputy Minister Mcebisi Jonas. read more>>
The journo who brought down Bheki
Journo's inside scoop of top cop's fall from grace: Political intrigue, a false arrest, intimidation and professional jealousy pepper the newly released memoir of one of SA's top investigative journalists... read more>>
New public-private partnership to address skills shortages in agriculture
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Travel
Go on the rails with Rohan... it's unforgettable

Brian Berkman

With his trademark tie and starched collared shirt, Rohan Vos, the patriarch of the family that redefined luxury train travel with Rovos Rail, inspects the steam locomotive. (Videos) read more>>
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People on the move
  • The Starcom MediaVest Group appoints client managing director - more info

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Jobs offered
Production Manager - Cape Town
Prima Arc (previously Primaplus) are looking for a mid-senior production manager with BTL/CRM/digital experience to join the team soonest. Read more >>

Senior Operations Manager - Johannesburg
EXP the leading sponsorship agency is looking for an experienced operations manager. Agency and sponsorship experience, attention to detail, budgeting experience are essential. Join a busy, exciting team. Read more >>

Digital Account Manager - Cape Town
25AM is looking for an experienced, strategic individual will be responsible for the management and growth of key digital accounts in Cape Town. Read more >>



New events to diarise
AFRENCO | Breakthrough Entrepreneurs Gala Banquet
African Entrepreneurs Congress (AFRENCO) - 20 Nov 2014 Sandown

Social media marketing for business
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 20 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

South African Man Expo
Mercatique Consulting - 22 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Startup Picnic
TiisetsoMaloma.com - 22 Nov 2014 Pretoria

DMX Digital Marketing Conference
CADEK Media - 26 Nov 2014 Cape Town

AFRENCO | SMME Development Awards
African Entrepreneurs Congress (AFRENCO) - 27 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Winners' Den: international business
cedric holdings - 28 Nov 2014 to 29 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Post graduate diploma in media management
Rhodes University - 29 Nov 2014 Grahamstown

Creative Cloud Xtreme
Multidimensions - 1 Dec 2014 to 2 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Professional digital marketers accreditation
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 9 Feb 2015 to 13 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Assegai Awards Gala Evening - 6 Nov 2014 Johannesburg, Braamfontein
The Assegai Awards acknowledge and awards those whose direct marketing campaigns deliver exceptional results. Read more >>


Online copywriting course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 Nov 2014 to 25 Dec 2014 Countrywide

Press release and media writing
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 Nov 2014 to 25 Dec 2014 Countrywide

Write a novel course
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 Nov 2014 to 25 Dec 2014 Countrywide

Start writing your memoir
SA WRITERS' COLLEGE - 6 Nov 2014 to 25 Dec 2014 Countrywide

Agri-Expo Livestock 2014
Agri-Expo - 6 Nov 2014 to 8 Nov 2014 Stellenbosch

Fine Women Business Network
Fine Women Business Network - 6 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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