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#DesignMonth: 140 BBDO launches third issue of I Get Paid for This zine
#DesignMonth: 140 BBDO launches third issue of I Get Paid for This zine

140 BBDO launched the third issue of its zine, I Get Paid for This at First Thursdays on 2 February to an overwhelming response... Read

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Facebook adds tool for helping in times of crisis

A new 'Community Help' feature provides a forum at the leading social network where assistance can be offered to victims of floods, earthquakes, fires or other kinds of natural or accidental tragedy, according to Facebook vice president of social good Naomi Gleit... Read

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#MadeofTaste: Drinking in campaign success with The Singleton

Leigh Andrews

It's tough for a brand that's quite obviously Scottish to make its mark on local shores, but that's not to say it can't be done. Vongani Chinkanda, Diageo Reserve's marketing manager, explains... Read

Cannes Lions
Robert-Murphy, Pereira head Lions Entertainment juries
Robert-Murphy, Pereira head Lions Entertainment juries
Olivier Robert-Murphy, global head of new business for Universal Music Group leads the Entertainment Lions for Music and PJ Pereira, co-founder and chief creative officer of Pereira & O'Dell heads the Entertainment Jury for the Lions Entertainment 2017 juries... read
Design Indaba
IKEA collaborates with Design Indaba to create IKEA's first all-African collection
IKEA collaborates with Design Indaba to create IKEA's first all-African collection
Design Indaba has announced its collaboration with global homeware giant IKEA to create IKEA's first-ever exclusive, all-African collection... read

Design Month
#DesignMonth: Behind the 1ON19 dinner series
#DesignMonth: Behind the 1ON19 dinner series

Cari Coetzee

We recently had the pleasure to dine at The Westin Cape Town's ON19 restaurant - apart from enjoying the magnificent views, we also got to indulge in ON19's newest dinners series characterised by one ingredient and one cultivar... read
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Five product design tips to create a 'wow' experience

Robin Singh

Product design is one of the most important factors in the modern market that sets apart successful product launches from the non-successful ones... read
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Marketing
Understanding real South African aspirations
Understanding real South African aspirations
The aspirations of South Africans vary widely and marketers are making two common mistakes in their messaging, according to new research... read
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Brands nudge their way towards goodness

Leslie Pascaud

Economics has long been based on the assumption that as humans we make rational, purposefully thought out decisions that are in our best interest... read

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Advertising
Ogilvy Cape Town gets Tracker in strong start to 2017
Ogilvy Cape Town gets Tracker in strong start to 2017

Issued by Ogilvy & Mather

Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town has been appointed lead agency for Tracker South Africa after a competitive pitch against two other agencies... read
Nando's SA invites local bigwigs to put all beef aside on Reconciliation Day
Nando's SA invites local bigwigs to put all beef aside on Reconciliation Day

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel

Nando's SA, the casual dining restaurant chain that has become well known for its quirky and culturally topical advertising campaigns, couldn't pass up on the opportunity to add some spice to Reconciliation Day... read
Havas JHB reach top three in Creative Circle December TV award
Havas JHB reach top three in Creative Circle December TV award

Issued by Havas Johannesburg

Havas Johannesburg has pulled off a unique achievement, placing third in the Creative Circle's December TV category, with a campaign that cost precisely nothing... read
Branding
Brand South Africa commemorates rugby legend, Joost van der Westerhuizen
Events & Conferencing
What to expect from Mediatech
What to expect from Mediatech
Mediatech Africa will again highlight the latest products and trends shaping the creative pulse of the media and entertainment technology industries at its biennial show from 19-21 July 2017 at Ticketpro Dome... read
Media
MediaCom South Africa promotes Ashish Williams to CEO
MediaCom South Africa promotes Ashish Williams to CEO

Issued by MediaCom

Ashish Williams has been named as the new CEO for MediaCom South Africa, replacing Julian Neuburger who is retiring... read
Media in court over identity ban
Media in court over identity ban

Sipho Mabena

Media houses have described the blanket ban sought by children's rights lobby groups, on the identification of child victims of crime, as extraordinary, with far-reaching consequences... read
Printing
Sappi delivers strong first quarter; announces major investments in speciality packaging grades
Sappi delivers strong first quarter; announces major investments in speciality packaging grades

Issued by Sappi

Sappi has yielded a solid operating performance for this quarter, according to CEO Steve Binnie. Group profit increased by 20% and EBITDA by almost 15%, while net debt was reduced by 23% compared to a year ago... read
Publishing
Juta acquires controlling share in Future Managers
Juta acquires controlling share in Future Managers
The Competition Commission has approved Juta and Company's acquisition of a controlling share in Future Managers, effective 1 February 2017, which extends Juta's reach into textbooks... read
Radio
Darren, Anele swap drive show slots on 947
Darren, Anele swap drive show slots on 947
Darren Simpson will take over the afternoon drive slot and Anele Mdoda will take over the breakfast show from 3 April 2017 on 947... read
Retail
New Month of Love campaign for Nic Harry Socks
New Month of Love campaign for Nic Harry Socks
Cape Town retail entrepreneur, Nic Haralambous, is encouraging everyone to make Valentine's Day extend to a month of love, highlighting tolerance... read
Youth Marketing
Youth on what not to do this Valentine's Day
Youth on what not to do this Valentine's Day

Issued by HDI Youth Marketeers

HDI Youth Marketeers asked the kids and teens of their Junior Board of Directors about what you should or shouldn't do on Valentine's Day, and they had some interesting advice... read
International
Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board platform, with users decorating their boards with pictures showcasing interests in a variety of areas, including food, fashion and travel ()
Pinterest lets phones spy eye-catching items
SAN FRANCISCO - Pinterest on Wednesday infused more machine smarts into its online bulletin boards, pushing harder into e-commerce by enabling people to use smartphones to identify products they might wish to pursue... read
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Twitter woes deepen as growth sputters, loss widens
WASHINGTON - Twitter shares plunged on Thursday as the social network reported sluggish revenue and user growth, with its finances sputtering despite the global prominence given the platform by President Donald Trump's extensive use of it... read
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Business
#MiningIndaba: Collaboration is the name of the game for African mining
#MiningIndaba: Collaboration is the name of the game for African mining
The mining landscape in South Africa is often quite different to those of most other African states... read
Unconstitutionality of FICA amendment needs resolution: SAIPA
Unconstitutionality of FICA amendment needs resolution: SAIPA
President Zuma has been harshly criticised for delaying the FICA amendment bill, but the warrantless search change could be unconstitutional... read
New appointments
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Public relations practice
Provox Centre for Public Relations & Communication - 6 Mar 2017 to 10 Mar 2017, Windhoek | 13 Mar 2017 to 17 Mar 2017, Ferndale, Randburg | 3 Jul 2017 to 7 Jul 2017, Cape Town | 24 Jul 2017 to 28 Jul 2017, Ferndale, Randburg | 11 Sep 2017 to 15 Sep 2017, Ferndale, Randburg


Digital branding and reputation management
Provox Centre for Public Relations & Communication - 22 Mar 2017 to 24 Mar 2017, Johannesburg


Split second crisis management and communication
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 23 Mar 2017 to 24 Mar 2017, Johannesburg


Social media and content marketing
PRISA - 26 Jul 2017 to 27 Jul 2017, Randburg, Johannesburg


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


Upcoming events
Essentials of broadcast management
Sol Plaatje Institute - 13 Feb 2017 to 17 Feb 2017, Grahamstown


Online reputation management course
BlueMagnet - 13 Feb 2017, Johannesburg


Essentials of digital media management
Rhodes University - 13 Feb 2017 to 17 Feb 2017, Johannesburg


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