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2016 AMASA Awards winners announced
2016 AMASA Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2016 AMASA Awards were announced on 25 October at the Montecasino Ballroom, in Fourways, Gauteng, and celebrated the best in media and marketing advertising... read
#Bookmarks2017: Keeping it understandable
#Bookmarks2017: Keeping it understandable
[Danette Breitenbach] The key to a successful Bookmarks entry is to keep it simple and as easy as possible for the judges to understand. This was the main message that came out of the Bookmarks entries workshops... read
The art of Facebook: 30 of its biggest brands analysed
The art of Facebook: 30 of its biggest brands analysed

Andy Walker

For personal use, Facebook is an excellent way to communicate with friends, keep up to date with event lists, and of course, sneak around others' personal lives. But how do some of the world's biggest brands use the social network... Read

All the category winners.
Gastronomy at its most gorgeous with the Galliova Awards

Leigh Andrews

It was a dark and stormy night... wait, let's dampen that down to just a grey and gloomy day, which cleared as soon as we arrived at the Youngblood Africa studio in the Beautifull Life building in Cape Town's CBD for the 27th annual Galliova Awards in Food Eggcellence on Friday, 21 October 2016... Read

[Orchids & Onions] When going digital, read the fine print
[Orchids & Onions] When going digital, read the fine print

Brendan Seery

Here's one of those tales with a bizarre little twist. We all know newspapers are dying, don't we? So, if you're a digital security software company, where do you go to advertise your products? Well, if you're mimecast.com, you use the front page of a newspaper... because at least you recognise there is a real audience there - and people in that real audience are quite likely to be decision-makers in companies... Read


Sustainability month
The G&G Digital team.
#SustainabilityMonth: Tap into new-generation thinking or stagnate

Leigh Andrews

This month's New Generation Awards saw G&G Digital named winner of nine awards for clients, including overall agency of the year. Here, executive creative director, Desiree Gullan explains the importance of digital interaction in the current climate of constant community engagement... read
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Advertising
Customers take centre stage in new TVCs which celebrate Ackermans' centenary
Customers take centre stage in new TVCs which celebrate Ackermans' centenary

Issued by Ninety9Cents

To celebrate its 100th birthday, Ackermans - in collaboration with its long-standing agency partner, Ninety9cents (99c) - has crafted three emotive television commercials... read
TBWA\Durban acquires Durban digital agency, Sugar
TBWA\Durban acquires Durban digital agency, Sugar
TBWA\Durban has acquired Sugar The Agency, a smaller Durban operation that has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital space over the past six years... read

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Branding
Samsung and the millennial headache
Samsung and the millennial headache

Jimmy Tembo

The fact that it took Samsung about 40 days to start recalling their product left a void difficult to fill, the millennial market cannot afford and does not like ambiguity... read

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NeuroMarketing - CAPE TOWN seminar

What really drives your consumers to buy? Find out how Neuromarketing can help you convert more prospects to customers. LEARN MORE



Entrepreneurship
Old Mutual Investment Group dominates its sector
Old Mutual Investment Group dominates its sector

Issued by Topco Media

After rigorous benchmarking and tracing industry trends over the last year, the results of the 500 top companies in South Africa are out... read
Speed-networking event in Johannesburg offers access to investors
Speed-networking event in Johannesburg offers access to investors
A speed-networking event in Johannesburg on 18 November 2016 at the Standard Bank Incubator in Rosebank, will offer women in leadership, aspiring entrepreneurs... read
Exhibitions
Decorex SA takes a fresh, inspired approach to home, lifestyle and business in 2017
Decorex SA takes a fresh, inspired approach to home, lifestyle and business in 2017

Issued by Reed Exhibitions

The continent's largest décor, design and lifestyle expo is gearing up to further boost the events sector by expanding their outlook with an exciting new collaboration for 2017... read
Media
Independent Media responds to Press Council
Independent Media responds to Press Council

Issued by Independent Media

Independent Media has issued a statement in response to the Press Council's statement on the company's withdrawal from the council... read
Promotions
Simply Asia 'Wokking Winter Special'
Simply Asia 'Wokking Winter Special'

Issued by Bittersuite

Simply Asia briefed Bittersuite to run a promotion to entice customers into stores during the quieter winter months... read
International
Fitch acquires majority stake in StartJG Hong Kong
Fitch acquires majority stake in StartJG Hong Kong
WPP has announced that its wholly owned operating company, Fitch has taken a majority stake in StartJG Hong Kong, a brand and customer experience design consultancy... read
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Business
Mandatory audit firm rotation process opens for public comment
Mandatory audit firm rotation process opens for public comment
The next step in implementing mandatory audit firm rotation has opened with the official release of the consultation paper for public comment... read
Eskom anti-renewables stance and other agendas
Eskom anti-renewables stance and other agendas

Nicci Botha

Report after report tells us coal is doomed, yet Eskom keeps on perpetuating the myth that renewables can't supply baseload and are expensive... read
Jobs offered
Social Media Community Manager - Johannesburg
So InteractiveWe're looking for a social media manager to grow our clients' followers, engage and retain them to help convert them into customers and active fans of our clients. Read more >>



Creative Talent Scout - Cape Town
The Talent BoomCreative talent scout wanted at The Boom House in Cape Town. We're looking for a recruiter (or wanna be recruiter) with digital and creative experience to help find great talent! Read more >>



Mobile Developer - Johannesburg
Mobile software developers required for either a permanent or contract position. Remuneration negotiable based on experience and skill set. Read more >>




New events to diarise
SA Writers College writing courses for 2016/17
SA Writers College - 31 Jan 2016 to 31 Jan 2017, Nationwide | 28 Oct 2016, Nationwide | 31 Oct 2016, Nationwide | 1 Nov 2016, Nationwide | 29 Nov 2016, Nationwide | 6 Dec 2016, Nationwide | 20 Dec 2016, Nationwide | 10 Jan 2017, Nationwide | 7 Feb 2017, Nationwide | 28 Feb 2017, Nationwide


Financial Mail AdForum - The Fashion and Beauty Catalogue
Times Media Events - 28 Oct 2016, Johannesburg


Social media and content marketing
PRISA - 1 Nov 2016 to 2 Nov 2016, Johannesburg


Brand management
PRISA - 25 Nov 2016, Johannesburg


Photoshop basic to intermediate
Multidimensions - 7 Feb 2017, Cape Town



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