The Marketing & Media community of South Africa

360 degrees in training

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:20:00 +0200

Too often we find that someone is appointed to a specific position, shown how the system works and then left to his own accord - that is it. Then, later when things go wrong, other people in the organisation are very surprised to learn that this individual gave poor customer service or does not know the first thing about the email program that he must use, etc.

Portfolio Night Johannesburg: Bizcommunity launches a shooting star

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:00 +0200

Bizcommunity is pleased to announce a worthy winner of the ticket to attend McCann Johannesburg's Portfolio Night initiative coming up this Wednesday, 22 May 2013, as judged by Biz creative director Terry Levin (@TerryLevin)!

Eduloan continues to adapt to the changing landscape of education

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:00 +0200

The purpose of education is to equip an individual with skills to become a better individual.

Mega Cities mean mega opportunities and Africa is where it is happening!

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:43:00 +0200

The first Mega Cities Africa Conference & Expo highlights the needs and challenges of cities and mega cities - the opportunities they offer are incubators of innovation.

Damelin Mowbray surprises maternity hospital mums

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:28:00 +0200

Every year, the second Sunday in May signifies Mothers Day, a day celebrated universally and dedicated to making mums feel appreciated and special. On 10 May 2013, the staff and students at Damelin Mowbray took the event as an opportunity to reach out to mothers in need in their community, by visiting Mowbray Maternity Hospital with freshly baked muffins in hand to treat patients.

ICESA College calls on public to donate blankets to winter charity drive

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:11:00 +0200

Staff and students of ICESA College encourage you to spread some warmth this winter by donating a blanket to someone in need. Blankets can be dropped off at the ICESA City Campus, situated at 563 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street between 15 May - 15 June 2013, and will be distributed to homeless adults and children, throughout the Durban area.

The power of true consumer insight

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:57:00 +0200

Companies will need to start designing brands from the outside in by creating experiences built around a real relationship and bond with their customers. So says, Jacqui Maroun, head of user experience design at leading digital agency, NATIVE. "At the core of this relationship lies profound insight into the heart and mind of the customer. Brands will need to understand their motivations, their pain points and their values," she says.

Update on TAMS audit

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:46:00 +0200

As part of its international audit of the TAMS panel, the SAARF board engaged with Nielsen late last week to discuss the audit, following a meeting with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), as part of its action plan.

Does your brand need some street cred?

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:33:00 +0200

For the first time in human history more than 50% of people live in cities. It follows then that many new and established brands are targeting this urban market, and are doing so with a "cool" brand positioning. How does a big corporate brand reinvent its image to pique the interest of what marketing professionals are calling the "creative class"?

IPRA Golden World Awards entry deadline extended

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:27:00 +0200

Entries for the 21st Annual IPRA Golden World Awards, an international public relations awards competition, have been extended to 4 June 2013 and will be accepted with the payment of a late penalty fee.