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Advert vetting - Old problems, new challenges

Vetting is one major assignment that binds the regulatory arm of advertising, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and its critical stakeholders together...

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Augment your marketing mix
[Johan Walters, Issued by Digital Narrative]

We all know that traditional marketing has evolved significantly. Having worked in the digital marketing industry for over a decade, I've seen new media continue to develop considerably and introduce Augmented Reality (AR) marketing...

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The future of TV and advertising and why we should be excited

Adelaide Potgieter

There's excitement around digital being the future of TV and it has its place in a 360° advertising campaign but brands and ad agencies must adapt...

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Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 104: Mike Wronski, Fred Roed and Oresti Patricios
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow from 9am-10am. We chat to Mike Wronski, Fred Roed and Oresti Patricios... read more>>
Loeries Creative Week Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA
The Loeries Creativity Q&A: Insights from Unilever marketing guru Yaw Nsarkoh

Issued by The Loeries

In this week's exclusive Loeries Creativity Q&A series for Bizcommunity.com, Sindy Peters chats to Yaw Nsarkoh, MD of Unilever Nigeria... read more>>
Digital
UGANDA
New fibre connectivity service for Ugandan SMEs
iWayAfrica Uganda, part of the pan-African telecoms operator, Gondwana International Networks (GIN), has announced the launch of its high speed fibre connectivity service for SME customers... read more>>
Education & Training
NIGERIA
Kaymu, Cool FM, MCSA partner for student entrepreneurship workshop
In partnership with Cool FM Lagos and Mass Communications Student Association (MCSA) of the University of Lagos, the Kaymu Entrepreneurship Workshop took place late last week... read more>>
PR & Communications
SOUTH AFRICA
Opportunities and challenges of PR in Africa

Issued by P and P Communications

The African economic growth story presents opportunities for a multitude of marketing and communications disciplines, including PR. However, exploiting the Africa business opportunities carries a degree of challenges... read more>>
Retail
AFRICA
UBA's e-payment portal to boost e-commerce in Africa
The e-commerce industry in Africa will reportedly receive a boost as United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has introduced an online payments and collections platform named U-bills, which has already... read more>>
TV
SOUTH AFRICA
Swahili channel opens on StarSat
International
SINGAPORE
Advertiser of the Year award goes to Coca-Cola Company
SINGAPORE: The Coca-Cola Company - Asia Pacific has won the 2014 Advertiser of the Year award from The Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity. read more>>
BELGIUM
EU to convert TV frequencies to mobile
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Union should convert a whole spectrum of television and radio frequencies for use by mobile broadband by around 2020 as smartphone use soars, a report has urged. read more>>
GERMANY
Uber's services halted in Germany
UNITED STATES
Tablet sales slow as PC sales rise
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Government
SOUTH AFRICA
SADC sends observer team to Lesotho
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will send a facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho to work with that country's coalition government, as well as an observer team following reports of a "coup". read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Government says it will protect textile sector
Government is determined to protect South Africa's clothing and textile sector, which has shown growth in recent years, says the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Technology to improve service delivery
More Government news
Lifestyle
SOUTH AFRICA
A touch of the Orient

Brian Berkman

Build it and they will come may be talking about another Field of Dreams but it perfectly describes the mirage that becomes the oasis that rises up from the dusty red land of Elandsfontein. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Samson(ite) and delightful

Brian Berkman

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New events to diarise
Sounds of Africa at 10th Soweto Wine Festival
4 Sep 2014 to 5 Sep 2014 Soweto

The 14th Annual BEN-Africa Conference
1 Oct 2014 to 3 Oct 2014 Cape Town

East Africa Brew Fest
Kelwin Events - 18 Oct 2014 Nairobi

Cards and Payments Africa 2015
Terrapinn Ltd - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Amusement and Attractions Africa 2015
Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group - 13 Aug 2015 to 15 Aug 2015 Johannesburg

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