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Congrats #SaltBae, you're 2017's first awesome meme
[Andy Walker] There were some huge stories this week on the internet. If people weren't talking about Barack Obama and Joe Biden's adorable bromance, or Donald Trump and Mike Acosta's verbal ping-pong, they were probably talking about this Turkish chef... read
Team Produce Sound in celebratory mode.
Producing winning sound: SA's radio advertising success plays on

Leigh Andrews

Johannesburg-based Produce Sound's owner Louis Enslin shares the good news about the state of SA's audio advertising... Read

123RF
Being brave and controversial in your content marketing

Chemory Gunko

Content marketing differs from traditional PR in that it is educational and informative entertainment – but importantly, it is entertainment... Read

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What is happening to Western democracy, and is it all the media's fault?

Jim Egan

It is a massive understatement to say that it is an interesting time for Western democracy... Read

BizTrends 2017
#BizTrends2017: Digital Out of Home rejuvenates the market
#BizTrends2017: Digital Out of Home rejuvenates the market

Jacques du Preez

The Out of Home media environment has shown consistent growth, with digital OOH leading a rejuvenation of the industry, reports Jacques du Preez, CEO of Provantage Media Group... read
#BizTrends2017: The rise of bots and artificial intelligence
#BizTrends2017: The rise of bots and artificial intelligence

Lisa MacLeod

Bizcommunity.com interviewed Lisa MacLeod, Head of Digital for Times Media Limited, on her trends for 2017... read
#BizTrends2017: We need to make more interesting advertising
#BizTrends2017: We need to make more interesting advertising

Adrian Miller

In a world where videos of cats and pimples get more hits online than your ad, how do you make your advertising interesting, asks Adrian Miller, ECD of +27 Advertising... read
Daniel Munslow
#BizTrends2017: The evolution of the strategic advisor in communications

Daniel Munslow

The shift in the role of business communications within the organisation has been dramatic, says Daniel Munslow, strategic communicator and brand consultant... read
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Marketing
The low-down on how to get intimate with your customer
The low-down on how to get intimate with your customer

Issued by Gawk

Marketing is powered by the need to connect, inform and persuade. But sometimes results fall short of what we desire; clever ads have flopped, brilliant campaigns have failed. There could be several reasons... read
Advertising
Entry open for APEX awards 2017
Entry open for APEX awards 2017
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has announced that agencies and their clients may send in their entry for the 2017 APEX awards... read
CRM
Digital consumers show less brand loyalty
Digital consumers show less brand loyalty
Research across consumers in 12 countries finds those that prefer digital engagement channels to human customer service are more likely to switch brands... read
Digital
Tips for amplifying muted autoplay video ads
Tips for amplifying muted autoplay video ads

Issued by Exponential

Muted video is here to stay. Amplifying its value is now our challenge. Find out tips on how... read
Eight key insights into VR and AR trends in 2017
Eight key insights into VR and AR trends in 2017
According to Warc's Toolkit 2017, in association with Deloitte Digital, an in-depth analysis on VR and AR has identified eight key insights on developments that will offer viable ways for brands to engage emotionally with consumers in 2017... read
Education
Red & Yellow School expands its Cape Town premises, extends the 2017 application deadline
Red & Yellow School expands its Cape Town premises, extends the 2017 application deadline

Issued by Red & Yellow

Red & Yellow will open the doors to its brand new Cape Town campus in 2017. Not only is the new campus bigger and better, it also has room for more students... read
Media
SAFREA supports CPJ and jailed journalists worldwide
SAFREA supports CPJ and jailed journalists worldwide

Issued by SAFREA

SAFREA supports the dedicated work and commitment shown by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in publishing their 2016 prison census, which documents the 259 journalists currently jailed worldwide... read
Production
Keith Rose and Velocity Films part ways
Keith Rose and Velocity Films part ways

Issued by Velocity Films

Founding partner Keith Rose has confirmed he will make public his intentions in the coming months, but for now is currently enjoying a well deserved break after a busy year... read
Ola! Films' Mfundo Mkhize nails the Proust Questionnaire
Ola! Films' Mfundo Mkhize nails the Proust Questionnaire

Issued by Ola! Films

Director Mfundo Mkhize answers the Proust Questionnaire about one's personality... read
Recruitment
Ad Talent Salary Survey 2017
Ad Talent Salary Survey 2017

Issued by Ad Talent

Ad Talent has released the results of their comprehensive annual salary survey of the communications industry in South Africa... read
International
One Show's social influencer jury includes Al Roker, Logan Paul
One Show's social influencer jury includes Al Roker, Logan Paul
“The One Show is one of the first major awards shows to recognise social influencers in their own dedicated categories,” said Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Show... read
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Jobs offered
Sell Side Campaign Manager - Cape Town
Global digital marketing specialists DQ&A are looking for a sell side campaign manager with Adserver experience to join our team based in the Foreshore, Cape Town. Read more >>



Intermediate Media Trader - Cape Town
DQ&A is looking for a media traders to help maximise its advertisers' digital budgets. Experience buying media via demand side platforms is required. Read more >>



Senior Buy Side Campaign Manager - Cape Town
DQ&A is looking for a senior buy side campaign manager with excellent knowledge of DFP/DCM and a firm understanding of Google product stack on advertiser's side. Read more >>

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Media law and ethics
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 29 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2017, Johannesburg


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