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Unpacking the importance of true diversity with FCB's global CCO, Susan Credle
[Leigh Andrews] FCB's leaders from across the globe are in Cape Town for their Global Leadership Conference, currently unfolding at the Belmond Mount Nelson. I sat down with FCB's global CCO, Susan Credle, for her insights into the importance of changing the statement from ‘Where are the women' to ‘Here are the women' and more… read
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#DesignIndaba2017: Bringing great things to People (gt2P) by paracrafting

Leigh Andrews

In the final session before tea on the first day of Design Indaba 2017, Chilean gt2P and SA's own Andile Dyalvane left attendees spellbound and a little shell-shocked at the implications of their work that unravels the DNA of design and respirals it to scale... Read

YouTube is bringing live TV channels to all devices
YouTube is bringing live TV channels to all devices

Julia Breakey

YouTube announced yesterday that its live TV service, set to take on cable, was officially a-go... Read

Screengrabs from the ad.
[Orchids & Onions] Yappy days for the woofers from an old Buddy…

Brendan Seery

A sure way to get the attention of many soft suburban people for your marketing pitch is to go the cute route. This has worked very well for Toyota over the years, with Buddy the Boxer endearing himself to people across the country, which can have done the brand no harm at all... Read

IAB Digital Summit & Bookmarks
One Source the most nominated campaign at the Bookmarks
One Source the most nominated campaign at the Bookmarks

Issued by Egg Films

Egg Films' Sunu directed the campaign's central music video and the short documentaries that supported it, which are up for seven Bookmarks in the Branded Content and Online Video – Craft categories... read
DESIGN INDABA
#DesignIndaba2017: Featuring future technologies and ideas
#DesignIndaba2017: Featuring future technologies and ideas
Speakers from Google, Airbnb, MIT and other tech startups will share their future visions with design graduates and others from 1-3 March 2017... read
#DesignIndaba2017: What is South Africa's most beautiful object?
#DesignIndaba2017: What is South Africa's most beautiful object?
Beauty is subjective. Something beautiful is not merely visually pleasing to the eye, but when design attributes such as social significance, economic impact, usability, sustainability and even humour are taken into consideration, this meaning is often what makes that thing truly beautiful... read
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Marketing
Audi signs Thando Hopa has the new face of the Audi Q2
Do you personalise your marketing efforts?
Do you personalise your marketing efforts?

Pasqua Heard

Personalised marketing extends beyond friendly digital greetings, such as “Welcome back!” and “We missed you”. Zubair Noor, Takealot.com's head of digital marketing, shares a trove of helpful insights... read

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Creative edge

Maria Berrios-Carter

“Taste tomorrow today.” I can just picture the voice-over artist in the dimly lit studio, headphones on, as he delivers the line for the sixth time. This time with more voice and more conviction, while wondering to himself what the hell he's saying... read
Advertising lessons from the bush
Advertising lessons from the bush

Bjorn Annegarn

I was fortunate to visit the bush a lot as a kid. My parents and family instilled in me a passion for the outdoors. A passion I explored after school by completing a course in game ranging and lodge management and working at Makalali, a private reserve near Hoedspruit... read
Design
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#DesignIndaba2017: Dokter and Misses creating clean, modern beauty

Ilse van den Berg

Kicking off Design Indaba 2017 was husband-and-wife team Adriaan Hugo and Katy Taplin of the multidisciplinary product design company Dokter and Misses (DAM)... read
Digital
CopperTable hooks Go Fish Marketing in merger deal
CopperTable hooks Go Fish Marketing in merger deal

Issued by CopperTable

CopperTable, the Johannesburg-based digital business consultancy, has announced the conclusion of its merger with Go Fish Marketing, the boutique full-solution digital agency... read
Education
South African student secures place in Student Focus final of 2017 Sony World Photography Awards
South African student secures place in Student Focus final of 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Issued by Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography

Cole Ndelu, aged 22, from the Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography, has been shortlisted in the Student Focus competition of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards, the world's largest photography competition... read
Events & Conferencing
AFP photojournalists win more prizes at Pictures Of the Year International
AFP photojournalists win more prizes at Pictures Of the Year International
Adding to its three wins at the 2017 World Press Photo Awards, seven AFP photojournalists have won awards at the 74th Pictures of the Year International (POYi)... read
Media
Statement of condolence - An astute giant has fallen
Statement of condolence - An astute giant has fallen

Issued by Independent Media

Independent Media expresses its sadness at Judge Essa Moosa's passing. He made an incredible impact on journalism and how legal journalism is covered and written about... read
OOH
Tractor Outdoor welcomes Gisela Harrison to the team!
Tractor Outdoor welcomes Gisela Harrison to the team!

Issued by Tractor Outdoor

Gisela Harrison has been appointed to head up Mischief Media, South Africa's first dedicated OOH Innovation Business... read
PR & Communications
Wired Communications signs new business, makes temporary relocation
Research
Top business sites in South Africa - January 2017
Top business sites in South Africa - January 2017
South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan delivered the South African National Budget Speech for 2017 this week. This event attracts plenty of press and advertiser involvement annually, so here are the top business sites in South Africa for last month... read
Integrated sales, marketing teams essential to convert leads
Integrated sales, marketing teams essential to convert leads
In December 2016, Oracle launched its research finding in a report titled, Can Virtual Experiences Replace Reality... read
Sponsorship
McCafé congratulates SAFTAs11 nominees
McCafé congratulates SAFTAs11 nominees

Issued by Pacinamix

McCafé, the lifestyle coffee product offering by McDonald's South Africa, is a proud headline sponsor of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) that will be hosted in Sun City on 18 March... read
Business
ELA goes to court over Thabametsi's environmental impact
ELA goes to court over Thabametsi's environmental impact
ELA argues that Thabametsi power station did not adequately assess the climate change impact of the facility... read
Jobs offered
Deputy Director - Corporate Brand Identity - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced deputy director: corporate brand identity (Ref. AKK/070/0217). Applications close 10 March 2017. Read more >>



Graphic Designer - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced graphic designer (Ref. AKK/078/0217). Applications close 10 March 2017. Read more >>



Manager - Stakeholder Relations - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced manager: stakeholder relations (Ref. AKK/055/0217). Applications close 10 March 2017. Read more >>



Brand Specialist - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Brand Specialist (Ref. AKK/054/0217). Applications close 10 March 2017. Read more >>



Digital Channels Coordinator - Web - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced digital channels coordinator: web (Ref. AKK/077/0217). Applications close 10 March 2017. Read more >>

Editor - Johannesburg
Full-time editor needed: The candidate will produce compelling journalism for a kids' audience and be an effective project manager to make a difference in South African kids' education. Read more >>


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


Financial Mail AdForum in association with Ornico
Times Media - 24 Mar 2017, Johannesburg


Creative writing for the media
PRISA - 4 Apr 2017 to 6 Apr 2017, Johannesburg


Desktop publishing and design/website design course
Vega School - 24 Apr 2017 to 3 Aug 2017, Pretoria


Customer relations
Provox Centre for Public Relations & Communication - 24 Aug 2017 to 25 Aug 2017, Johannesburg


Upcoming events
Illustrator basic to intermediate
Multidimensions - 3 Mar 2017, Johannesburg


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