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Africa: Let's walk the walk we've talked Dawn Rowlands, CEO of Aegis Media South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, feels that we need to take a closer look at why these creative media festivals like Cannes Lions are relevant and what impact they should have on the African media and marketing landscape. She figures that in Africa, we have talked the talk, but we should now walk the walk. On the topic of big events, Maria Muller advises on the do's and don'ts of event PR - focussing on the upcoming AfricaCom conference, taking place from 12-14 November. The 2013 Cerebra Social Business Africa Report examines the social media and social business practices of Africa's top 200 companies and reveals that telecoms companies lead the way when it comes to brand social engagement in Africa. The latest Biz Takeouts show focussed on advertising networks, get the podcast now if you missed the show. And lastly, your something cool for the day: Times Press Challenge Ads is now open for voting on Bizcommunity, so get your vote in and stand a chance to win a Samsung tablet! Cheers! Ilse van den Berg, Editor: Marketing & Media Africa (@Biz_Africa)Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news and event invitations to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".Weekly 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 >> |
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 | [Katie Ebner-Landy] Since 2010, there has been significant institutional progress for press freedom in Africa. The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) passed a resolution in November of that year urging governments to repeal criminal defamation. Read more >> |
 | [Dawn Rowlands] As all the hype of Cannes Lions 2013 fades into the distance we need to take a closer look at why these creative media festivals are relevant and what impact they should have on the African media and marketing landscape. (video) 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 >> |
 | 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 >> |
 | Capital Lifestyle Magazine reported on 8 August 2013 that engineers in the city of Lima, Peru, "have found a way to use the intense humidity to produce drinkable water from a billboard." (video) Read more >> |
 | [Maria Muller] I recently spoke to a few clients and prospects about their presence at the upcoming AfricaCom industry event, held annually in Cape Town, South Africa and Africa's largest communications congress and exhibition. 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 >> |
 | Cerebra did a quantitative and qualitative review of the top 200 companies in Africa (ranked according to revenue) to see how they used social media, both in connecting with their customers, also how it is employed behind the firewall. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, US: Online financial transactions titan PayPal says it is keen to collaborate with others as it strives for a cash-free future. Read more >> |
 | WASHINGTON - The US International Trade Commission on Friday blocked imports of some older model Samsung mobile devices following complaints by Apple that the South Korean company had violated its patents. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: LG Electronics on Wednesday (7 August) unveiled a new device to challenge Apple, Samsung and other rivals in the booming smartphone market. Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: At a remote spot deep in the French countryside, Britons Bob and Diane Kirkwood have created an eco-friendly refuge that is like taking a step back in time. Read more >> |
More International
 | The National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, has said she plans to visit mining communities in a bid to heal the rift caused by the Marikana tragedy. Read more >> |
[Nthambeleni Gabara] PRETORIA: The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has withdrawn its proposal to merge Metsimaholo municipality in Sasolburg with the Ngwathe municipality near Parys in the Free State, MDB chairperson Landiwe Mahlangu said on Wednesday, 7 August 2013. Read more >>
 | 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 >> |
More Government news
 | [Brian Berkman] As the trend of families that travel together grows so does the need for self-catering apartments and houses that not only allow the unit the privacy of living together but also the cost-effectiveness of eating in. Read more >> |
 FIDICAlusani Skills & Training Network - 4 Nov 2013 to 6 Nov 2013 Accra
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