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Lesley Svenson

[BizTakeouts Radio Show & Podcasts]

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Why founders appoint outside CEOs, and how to get the job

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[Jana Krige] Young companies are typically headed by their founders, and this makes sense; not many people can afford to employ a professional CEO while their company is still in its infancy...

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RETAIL

Enabling organisational change by taking a people-centric view

[Sachin Ram-Asary] How can a customer-centric, fact-based approach benefit the change process?

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MARKETING & MEDIA

The Narrative behind winning content marketing

The SA Publication Forum Award for Best in Digital

[Leigh Andrews] With the digital growth spurt and rise of content marketing, there's no better time for Narrative to share their secret to coming out on top at the SA Publication Forum Awards...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Maximising 'uberisation'

[Danette Breitenbach] The global communications industry is seeing a massive disruption. There's also uncertainty and insecurity about how to maximise value from digital...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Five effective digital couponing tips

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[Charles Mburugu] Couponing has always been a very powerful tool for increasing sales and attracting new customers. A closer look into many companies' sales strategies substantiates the effectiveness of this old method...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Crisis, crisis everywhere and, yes, you are all invited

[Sarah Gooding] A construction bridge collapses over a busy Johannesburg highway with disastrous consequences. Social media explodes with pictures, videos and commentary?-?perhaps before the construction company's communications team even knows about the crisis...

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IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The human firewall: turning the weakest link into the strongest ally

[Simeon Tassev] Security has become a top priority for businesses in an effort to protect themselves from an ever-increasing variety of threats that continue to advance...

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Angie Lawrence

[Advertising]

As part of its ongoing commitment to bring viewers the best in local and international content and entertainment on one platform, DStv Premium is proud to announce Gabriel Macht as its brand ambassador. Macht is the very popular, quick-witted and charming lawyer in the popular series, Suits.

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RETAIL

Between 'Y' and 'Z' is a new generation that will reshape customer service

[Aki Kalliatakis] They're here, a whole new generation of 'Teens' and 'Tweens', the 15- to 25-year-olds of today, making up around 24% of the population, who will change the face of retail shopping and already demand a high level of customer care...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Lumkani fire initiative sparkles with a Silver Ubuntu Loerie

The Lumkani team (L to R): Samuel Ginsberg, Francois Petousis, Paul Mesarcik, Emily Vining, Max Basler and David Gluckman.

[Leigh Andrews] It's not just ad agencies and their clients that win big at the Loeries...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

The value of creative identity for early-stage business

[Byron Phillipson] During my 20-year career working as creative director for some of the world's biggest brands, I have learned a lot about the value of a strong creative offering...

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LEGAL

What you need to know about restraint of trade agreements

[Madelein Taljaard (van der Watt)] When you have found a dream job, it can be disconcerting when your new employer presents you with a restraint of trade agreement, as part of the terms and conditions of your employment...

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IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Building security awareness: Q&A with Simeon Tassev

Simeon Tassev

[Cari Coetzee] As the digital world grows and starts to permeate all facets of our lives, more attention is given to the importance of cyber security, with a focus on the weak link in the security chain...

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RETAIL

African hair care market set for massive growth

[Danette Breitenbach] The hair business in South Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon is estimated to be worth more than $7.6 billion. Of this figure the black hair-care market is worth $4.2 billion. Euromonitor International, which reported on the figures, says the African hair care market will be a massive growth market for the continent...

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Seafood winning at Seelan

[Ruth Cooper] If a lux seafood hankering is upon you, Seelan at the V&A Waterfront should really be at the top of your list. My partner and I were lucky enough to be treated to a three-course meal at Chef Seelan Sundoo's restaurant last Friday night.

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Shan Radcliffe

[Public Health]

Resolve Capacity has won the Corporate Innovation Award at the 2015 MyWorld of Tomorrow SA Innovation Awards for its Clinic-in-a-Box, a turnkey infrastructural concept for the rapid deployment and commissioning of a clinic. These prefabricated structures can be erected within less than a day, and contain all the components required to deliver a total solution, packed and ready for delivery in 20 to 40 ft containers.

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Further Than the Furthest Thing

[Frances Aron] Norman McFarlane directs a group of highly committed amateur actors from the Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society (HHDS) in Further Than the Furthest Thing...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

[Communications] Tips for crafting a PR career

[Louise Burgers] Since we've pegged PR as a top career choice, we asked top communications professionals what advice they would give young public relations professionals entering the industry...

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