| 7 Aug 2013 |
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Today's top stories
 | [Dylan Balkind] In a world of SEO (dead or not) and the immediacy of content-to-consumer needed, there seems to be more copy needed than copywriters out there. Never fear, for an article titled How to get high-performance sales copy without hiring a copywriter hit the blogosphere recently. Read more >> |
 | Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) reported yesterday, 6 August 2013, that it has launched its first-ever ad campaign highlighting what's most important to it "as a news organisation telling the world about entertainment and celebrities from Nigeria and the rest of Africa." Read more >> |
 | [Nick Hedley] City Lodge Hotels is embarking on an "evolutionary" brand and logo refreshment exercise, starting with its recently-opened Town Lodge Gaborone. Read more >> |
 | [Andrea Nagel] The uses of a cellphone are seemingly endless and now 'sexual lubricant' can be added to the list. Ever heard of Pavlov's dog? An involuntary response becomes conditioned because of a repeated stimulus. Read more >> |
 | The African Creative Economy Conference (ACEC), taking place in Cape Town from 6-9 October, have announced its top speaker and panelist lineup. Read more >> |
 | According to a report on Geeky Gadgets via Sammobile, "BBM for Android will be available from the Samsung Apps store in Africa, as well as the Google Play Store." Read more >> |
 | [Juliette Attwell] These are the two questions we've brought to light this week. Both are important aspects to take into consideration should you decide to leave your current role and explore greener pastures. Is your CV a complete masterpiece or a complete mess? Read more >> |
 | According to a report on Humanipo, a 24-hour channel called Triple P, airing exclusively local content, have been launched by Kenya's Star Times Media. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Amazon unveiled yet another business channel on Tuesday (6 August) as it works to expand its appeal. Amazon is now selling art. Read more >> |
 | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The cost of making mobile phone calls remains a national lottery, up to eight times higher in the most expensive EU countries compared with the cheapest ones, the European Commission said on Tuesday (6 August). Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci were the top three global luxury brands of 2013, with Fendi and Coach entering the top 10 for the first time, a study said on Wednesday (7 August) Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Microsoft on Monday, 5 August knocked US$100 off the price of high end versions of its Surface tablet, which is competing against Apple's iPad and devices that use Google's Android system. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK: The once-influential US publication Newsweek is being sold to the all-digital news publisher IBT Media, the company said. Read more >> |
More International
 | PRETORIA: Various partners have recommitted to support the police in the fight against crime. Read more >> |
 | Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi on Tuesday, 6 August 2013, led a roundtable discussion with mayors and municipal managers on waste management and water conservation issues at Emperor's Palace in Kempton Park. Read more >> |
PRETORIA: North West MEC for Social Development, Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Collen Maine, will on Tuesday, 6 August 2013, take service delivery to the eldest grandmother in Matlosana Municipality. Read more >>
 | PRETORIA: The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), is holding the second Local Government Week at the Old Assembly Chamber in Cape Town. Read more >> |
More Government news
 Vega Open DayVega School of Brand Leadership - 14 Sep 2013 to 19 Oct 2013 Cape Town
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