11 Sep 2013

Marketing & Media Africa

Today's top stories

SOUTH AFRICA
Open for business
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] A Bizcommunity Press Office has become the obvious means by which to constructively steer what you want people to know, think and perceive about your company in the public realm. Read more >>  visit press office >>

Biz Takeouts Radio Show & Podcasts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 70: Digital Edge Live 2013
On tomorrow morning's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, streamed live every Thursday from 9am to 10am via 2oceansVibe Radio, we discuss the upcoming Digital Edge Live event happening in Johannesburg on 3 October. [twitterfall] Read more >>


Marketing & Media
SOUTH AFRICA
Calling all HR specialists, Bizcommunity.com launches recruitment event!
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com is thrilled to invite you to attend its first recruitment event specifically intended for HR specialists, to be held in Cape Town this Thursday, 12 September. Read more >>  visit press office >>




Branding
SOUTH AFRICA
The Brand Union helps Vodafone create new visual identity
[Issued by The Brand Union] The Brand Union (TBU), the WPP-owned brand strategy and design consultancy, has helped Vodafone, one of the world's largest mobile communications companies by revenue, create a new visual brand identity. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Digital
AFRICA
iROKOtv's Jason Njoku to speak at AfricaCast
Jason Njoku, CEO and one of the founding partners of iROKOtv, recently crowned CNBC All Africa Business Leaders Entrepreneur of the Year - West Africa, will be sharing his knowledge with delegates at AfricaCast in November 2013 on how to grow a multi-million dollar media company in Africa. Read more >>

NIGERIA
Nigerian innovation hub to open in 2014
Reporting on Punch, Everest Amaefule says that International Business Machine's planned innovation centres to serve the West African market, will open in Nigeria in Q1 of 2014. Read more >>

AFRICA
Business continuity event to address critical SA-specific issues
[Issued by ITWeb] ITWeb's Business continuity event on 1 October will uncover ways to make business continuity better, faster and cheaper. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Education & Training
AFRICA
Winners of Fellowship for Women in Science in sub-Saharan Africa
L'Oréal and UNESCO have announced the winners of the 2013 L'Oréal-UNESCO Regional Fellowships for Women in Science (FWIS) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more >>


Events & Conferencing
AFRICA
Winners of East African AABLA announced
Monday night, 9 September 2013, saw the announcement of the winners of the East African round of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more >>


Mobile
NIGERIA
Nigerian Government orders 53 Gold iPhones
Simon Usborne, reporting on The Independent, says that the Nigerian government has ordered 53 Gold iPhones to celebrate the country's 53rd year of independence from Britain next month. Read more >>

AFRICA
Entering next phase of mobile research strategy across AME
In an effort to enable faster delivery of insights to marketers in Africa and the Middle East, Millward Brown continues to embrace mobile research as part of its aggressive regional mobile data collection strategy. Read more >>

NAMIBIA
Telecom Namibia deploys Zhone services
In order to provide its customers with advanced voice and broadband services, Telecom Namibia (TN) will deploy Zhone's MXK and several additional Zhone services. Read more >>


PR & Communications
SOUTH AFRICA
Reed Travel Exhibitions team up with Lloyd Orr for Africa Travel Week
[Issued by Lloyd Orr] Global leader Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has appointed Lloyd Orr Communications, a well-known local agency that specialises in tourism and lifestyle clients, to handle the PR and communications for the launch of Africa Travel Week across the African continent. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Promotions
ZIMBABWE
Vic Falls Z-Card pocket guide promotes Zim tourism
As part of the Brand Zimbabwe Series project to promote Zimbabwe tourism, enhance tourists' experiences and activate local brands, Nhume Marketing Communications has released a free Z-CARD pocket guide to Victoria Falls. Read more >>


International

DENMARK
Danish bank worker fired for Facebook rant wins damages
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: A Danish bank worker who was fired for using Facebook to tell late-running customers to "go to hell" has won a dispute with her former employer, her union said on Tuesday (10 September). Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Apple's two new iPhones for world market
CUPERTINO, USA: Apple on Tuesday, 10 September, unveiled two new iPhones, fielding a slick new top-end model along with one aimed at budget-conscious smartphone shoppers around the world as analysts had predicted. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
The transformation of IT: From technology-driven to business-driven
[Francesca Krihley] NEW YORK CITY, US: Successful enterprises operate cross-functionally, incorporating the tasks and objectives of every department within the organisation. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
All eyes on Apple for new iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple's shares climbed as rumours sizzled ahead of an expected move on Tuesday, 10 September, to expand the iPhone domain with a pair of new models, including one aimed at China. Read more >>


More International


Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Zuma: Media must serve public's, not owners' interests
The media must serve the interests of the public, rather than those of media owners, President Jacob Zuma told journalism students yesterday in Cape Town. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
SA, UK in bilateral talks
South Africa and British authorities are today holding bilateral talks in Cape Town which will see the two countries establishing a business council to facilitate trade and economic activities. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Shebeen owners urged to be responsible
[Boitumelo Tshehle] Women in the liquor trade need to take a leading role in reducing the negative impact of the industry on society. Read more >>


More Government news


Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Anorak hides Almera's Armani
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A few years back the Nissan Almera was the Dependable Dora of local car rental companies, fleet managers, civil servants, and budget-strapped families and it sold in copious quantities until it was gradually nudged aside by Toyota. Read more >>


New accounts


SOUTH AFRICA
Phoenix adds Corel to range - more info



Jobs offered

Sales and Exhibitions Manager - Johannesburg - West Rand
Financial Director - Johannesburg Northern Suburbs
Financial Manager - Cape Town CBD
Financial Director - Johannesburg Northern Suburbs
Freelance Junior Sales Consultant - Johannesburg South
Paginator - Midrand
Key Account Manager - Cape Town
Graphic Designer - Kelland/Randburg
Senior Media Strategist - Johannesburg Northern Suburbs
Financial Director - Johannesburg Northern Suburbs
Senior Media Planner - Johannesburg
BUD - Johannesburg
Sub-Editor - Junior Level - Industria West
Designer - Johannesburg
Accounts Manager - Industria West



New events to diarise

Media Ethics
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 12 Sep 2013 Johannesburg
The Content Marketing Africa Conference
Onaradi Consulting - 3 Oct 2013 to 4 Oct 2013 Ekurhuleni
Innovation Africa 2013
AfricanBrains - 15 Oct 2013 to 17 Oct 2013 Gaborone, Botswana
Content Marketing & Social Media
Cornerstone Consultancy International - 14 Nov 2013 to 15 Nov 2013 Johannesburg
Soweto Festival of Light
Imagineering Corporation - 13 Dec 2013 to 22 Dec 2013 Soweto
SEAexpo
C-major Productions - 28 Mar 2014 to 29 Mar 2014 Johannesburg


Quotes

Jimi Hendrix
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. (via Brainy Quote)"




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