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 | On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding chatted to Vera Robertson from Everlytic and Janine de Waal from Ukusela Ekapa... [twitterfall] read more>> |
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 | Issued by The Loeries In this week's exclusive Loeries Creativity Q&A series for Bizcommunity.com, Jessica Taylor chats to Patrick Baron from McCann Australia... read more>> |
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 | Nigerian online taxi booking service, Easy Taxi, has partnered with Dettol to create awareness on Ebola and train drivers on hygiene culture... read more>> |
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 | Issued by Foreword Candice Claassen, content marketing specialist and founder of newly launched content marketing company, Foreword, explains why it's so important to have a good content marketing strategy in place and how it adds value to the traditional marketing mix, the steps to follow to get it right, and how to measure how well your strategy is working... read more>> |
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 | African digital marketing agency, Liquorice, has been acquired by global marketing and technology agency Digitas LBi, part of Publicis Groupe... read more>> |
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 | Estiaan Robbetze The idea of primetime is somewhat dead. People are still consuming content, but the desire to consume it and pay for it on their own terms based on individual wants and needs has caused a massive shift in behaviour. With the ability to target and track ads at a low price point with online video ads... read more>> |
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 | Issued by MetropolitanRepublic MetropolitanRepublic and mobile telecommunications provider MTN Uganda took several awards at the inaugural Digital Impact Awards Africa, held in Kampala, Uganda, on Thursday, 21 August... read more>> |
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 | Joseph Neusu I recently carried out a survey of newspaper advertisements, and I was shocked to learn that the majority are solely based on unsentimental logic and product specifications... read more>> |
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 | The 'Make a Plan' WDC 2014 Design Policy Conference, taking place 17-18 October 2014 at the Cape Town Stadium, aims to develop a policy that guides and encourages design, not only in South Africa but on the entire African continent... read more>> |
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 | In an aim to strengthen its online presence and gain increased mind share in the business community, specialised African strategy company Chain Reactions Nigeria, has re-launched its corporate website... read more>> |
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 | Lex van Wyk While studies have shown that TV is still the main channel for entertainment across all age groups, Africa's largest population group (15-24s), regard the internet as a provider of entertainment... read more>> |
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 | IT News Africa reports that Nigerian consumer internet company, Iconway, is launching PricePadi.com - an online shopping service which allows customers to search for and discover products available from different sources... read more>> |
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 | Issued by GetSmarter The University of Cape Town has launched a suite of online postgraduate diplomas as part of a strategic initiative enabling students across Africa to study with high-touch interactive support... read more>> |
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 | The annual DISCOP Africa market has become an important annual pan-African industry gathering, bringing together the driving forces behind the continent's multiplatform television and digital content businesses... read more>> |
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 | Durban's creative and undiscovered poets are invited to take part in the festival Prelude Poets programme as part of the 18th Poetry Africa International Festival, taking place from 13-18 October 2014... read more>> |
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 | Susan Mwenesi Kenyan telecoms operators, Safaricom and Airtel, have agreed to absorb 175 employees from rival yuMobile, as part of a joint buyout of the smaller operator. In March Safaricom and Airtel agreed to buy yuMobile from parent company Essar... read more>> |
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 | The innovation and research group at Al Jazeera Media Network has kicked off a community initiative with its online Innovation Challenge. This is an open competition aiming to surface new ideas... read more>> |
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 | Issued by All Amber Mobile Web Africa is returning to South Africa in a few weeks' time. The organisers, All Amber, have announced numerous new measures, key partnerships and organised a superb venue... read more>> |
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 | Issued by Continental Outdoor Continental Outdoor is leading the way in paving South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa's roads, commuter and consumer convergence areas with digital advertising screens. It is fast expanding its network across Africa... read more>> |
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 | In an aim to promote Nigeria's entertainment industry, Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, will be providing land for the construction of a film hub in the area... read more>> |
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 | Issued by Footnote Summit Following on the success of the second annual event, in 2014, Footnote Summit has made the decision to bring the event to Kenya, which has a booming publishing industry... read more>> |
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 | Juliette Attwell In this week's column, we look at what can you do to really nail that interview and what to do afterwards... read more>> |
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 | Extending its international footprint, Kauai has opened its first store in Windhoek in the Maerua Mall, close to the Virgin Active Health Club, thereby catering for both local shoppers and gym-goers. read more>> |
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 | The Zimbabwean government is reportedly in the process of drafting new cyber laws to regulate the activities of social media, NewZimbabwe.com heard this week... read more>> |
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 | Catherine Milward-Bridges Why not use social media to take some of the schlep out of pulling off an event? Use its "social" element to leverage relationships to ask for support, no matter how small your next event... read more>> |
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple will unveil an "iWatch" in September with the manufacturer of the iPhone finally embarking on its much-rumoured foray into wearable computing, technology news website Re/code says. read more>> |
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 | Spikes Asia once again offers young professionals and students the opportunity to make their mark within the industry... read more>> |
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 | Lisa Hallgren TORONTO, CANADA: For years, our company focused on getting more and more traffic to our clients' websites. (Infographic) read more>> |
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 | The PR-Net is offering a LinkedIn workshop on Tuesday, 9 September 2014 from 2pm until 6pm at Cassia Restaurant, Nitida Wine Estate, Cape Town... read more>> |
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 | Anton Harber Craig Williamson, who sent the bomb that killed activist Ruth First in Maputo in 1982, walks free... Pallo Jordan, who lied about having a doctorate, has withdrawn from public life... read more>> |
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 | A delegation of South African companies is in Maputo, Mozambique, showcasing their products and services at the 50th Jubilee of the Feira International de Maputo (FACIM) trade fair. read more>> |
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 | The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Fatima Chohan says the under-representation of women in social, political and economic spheres must be resolved if Africa is to develop. read more>> |
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 | Brian Berkman Copies of The Hollywood Reporter magazine in the lounge at Coopmanhuijs Hotel, in Stellenbosch, seem out of place among the books on wine, art and the historic treasures of the area. read more>> |
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor There are hundreds of farm stalls all over the country, some loved and easy to find and other gems lesser known. Well, here's a guide to help you find them. read more>> |
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 | Ilse van den Berg Passports and padkos ready, off we went to the land beyond the Boerewors Curtain... Just kidding, Durbanville isn't really that far, plus, I'm not one of those Capetonians... You know, those who think everything further than 15 minutes' drive is 'too far'. read more>> |
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Henrie Geyser: motoring editor |
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 Footnote Summit is Africa's largest digital publishing conference. It is a conference for publishers, corporates, content providers and suppliers to the publishing industry. Read more >> |
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Frederick Douglass "People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get." Stephen Covey "Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you." H. L. Hunt "Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." |
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