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And the winners are...

The APO Media Awards winners as well as the AABLA Southern African winners were announced last week - a big congratulations to you all! Sumitra Nydoo, business correspondent South Africa at China Central Television (CCTV Africa), took first place at the APO Media Awards, for her piece entitled 'South Africa's Wonderbag Revolutionizes Cooking'.

The final round of the AABLAs, which recognises bold, game-changing leaders in Africa's business landscape, will take place on 14 November 2014.

Stephen Sandman gives advice on what you should know about digital marketing's social media and SEO; and Juliette Attwell advises on what to do when you aren't equipped for the job.

In other news, Microsoft4Afrika has selected seven new African startups which will receive funding, technical support and mentorship in an aim to fast-track their growth; and last but not least, if you missed last week's Biz Takeouts show, make sure you listen to the podcast which is now available.

That's all from me, have a great week!

Cheers!
Ilse van den Berg, Editor: Marketing & Media Africa (@Biz_Africa)

P.S. Don't forget to enter our #myofficeinafrica competition on Instagram.

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AFRICA
APO Media Awards winners announced
The African Press Organisation has announced the winners of the 2014 APO Media Award (#APOMediaAward), which celebrates brilliant and inspiring stories about Africa... read more>>

Winners of Southern African AABLA 2014 announced

The winners of the Southern African round of the CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards Presented By Johnnie Walker Blue Label (AABLA) were announced at a ceremony in Johannesburg...

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[BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job

Juliette Attwell

This week in the BizCareers column, we take a look at what to do when you don't think you have the necessary skills to fulfil certain tasks...

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Digital marketing's social media and SEO - What you need to know

Stephen Sandmann

Digital marketing is an indispensable part of most brands' marketing mix today. This is reflected in South African digital marketing expenditure...

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Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 107: IMC Conference and WWF Rhino Project
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding spoke to Christopher de Bod and Narayan Murthy, as well as Jo Shaw from WWF-SA... read more>>
Marketing
SOUTH AFRICA
Digital marketing strategies for a mobile-first, multi-screen world

Chanel MacKay and Johan Walters

In today's digital world, your customer is more likely to be engaging with your content using a mobile device than from a traditional PC... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
How inbound marketing improves your corporate sales strategy

Daryn Smith

One of the upshots of implementing an inbound marketing strategy is that it results in a better corporate sales strategy. Marketers who implement inbound marketing... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Join the world's most innovative market research conference: MRMW is coming to Africa

Issued by Merlien

In a remarkably short period of time, mobile technology has revolutionised Africa. Mobile-based research methods are increasingly being recognised as the best way to get timely and cost-effective insights... read more>>
Cinema
AFRICA
13th Cambridge African Film Festival kicks off November
The Cambridge African Film Festival (CAFF) returns to the city of Cambridge from 1-9 November, showcasing more than ten films from a variety of countries, including Mali, Senegal, Tunisia, Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria... read more>>
CSI
EAST AFRICA
Kaelo Engage expands into Kenya, launches Maisha-Bora
Kaelo Engage has expanded into East Africa with the opening of a new division in Nairobi, Kenya and the launch of Maisha-Bora, a multimedia platform showcasing corporate social responsibility projects... read more>>
Digital
AFRICA
Microsoft4Afrika selects seven new African startups
Microsoft's 4Afrika initiative has selected seven new African start-ups which will receive funding, technical support and mentorship in an aim to fast-track their growth... read more>>
NIGERIA
Ebola and the media - Nigeria's good news story
With so many Nigerians online, portals like ebolalert.org set up by volunteer doctors, and the public/private ebolafacts.com initiative, have become important channels to provide accurate information to help people stay safe... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
RWANDA
Smart Rwanda days returns with a focus on digitising the country
Under the theme 'Digitising Rwanda', the second edition of SMART Days Rwanda will take place in Kigali, Serena Hotel from 2-3 October 2014. The event comes as the country prepares to embark on the last five years of the 2020 vision... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Social business speaker at HR Africa Summit shares thoughts
The 11th Annual HR Africa Summit, incorporating the HRD Expo, will run from 27-31 October 2014 at The Forum in Bryanston, Johannesburg... read more>>
AFRICA
Tech4Africa turns five. Feels all grown up and SxSW like

Issued by Tech4Africa

In 2006 when founder Gareth Knight first conceived of Tech4Africa, his vision was to bring SxSW to Africa, so that people wouldn't have to travel to Austin to soak up the knowledge, inspiration and networking it is well known for... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
The launch of Maxim Festival Africa

Issued by MAXIM Festival

With the planned and documented growth of business in Africa and the need for services to support this growth specifically in the communication industry, the Maxim Festival will ensure exposure to leading edge experiences, training and motivation... read more>>
Magazines
SOUTH AFRICA
African Design Magazine launches online
African Design Magazine launches online today, 1 October 2014. It is compatible with smartphones and tablets... read more>>
Mobile
KENYA
Slashed Kenya, Rwanda Safaricom rates reversed

Lola Okulo

Safaricom has reversed last week's reduction of international and roaming tariffs between Kenya and Rwanda due to new levies by the Rwandese government... read more>>
NIGERIA
Chinese phone manufacturer enters local market

Henry Ifeanyi

A Chinese mobile phone company, Wiko Mobile, announced plans to revolutionalise the Nigeria phone market with the launch of its phone brands in October... read more>>
DEM. REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Tigo DRC appoints new GM
Radio
ANGOLA
Mass Media Minister unveils 10KV emitter of Radio Malanje
The Minister of Mass Media, José Luís de Matos, has inaugurated a 10KV emitter of provincial broadcast Radio of Malanje, in modulated frequency, as part of celebrations of 5 October - the day of the National Radio of Angola. read more>>
Retail
SOUTH AFRICA
Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth

Charles Brewer

More emphasis needs to be placed on trade partnerships between African countries to drive seamless intra-Africa trade, despite the growing number of international trade agreements... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Retail Congress Africa 2014 is back for another year in Johannesburg

Issued by World Retail Congress Africa

Over 250 global retail leaders will meet in the Sandton Convention Centre on 18 and 19 November to discuss, debate and define the future of retail across Africa... read more>>
Sales
SOUTH AFRICA
In sales today, knowledge really is power

Mark Berger

Sales used to be simple: Make a cold call. Get an appointment. Meet and build rapport. Uncover needs with probing questions. Deliver your pitch or presentation. Overcome any objections. Close the deal. Sign on the line... read more>>
Sponsorship
AFRICA
10 Nigerian students to be sponsored for filmmaking training in US
10 Nigerian students will be sponsored on an all-expense paid trip to the United States of America by the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF... read more>>
TV
AFRICA
KTN, NTV and Citizen back on StarTimes

Susan Mwenesi

Three major local stations KTN, NTV and Citizen which have been absent from the StarTimes pay TV platform are now back just two days after the Supreme Court made a ruling on a case that had the stations on opposing sides... read more>>
AFRICA
Africa24 Media debuts talk show
Africa24 Media and its broadcast partners have debuted a talk show, Salim Amin's The Scoop!, which will see people sharing their secrets of success and advice with their fellow Africans... read more>>
International
UNITED STATES
Entries open for New York Festivals World's Best Advertising 2015
NEW YORK: Entries have now opened for the 2015 New York Festivals International Advertising Awards competition for the World's Best Advertising. Entries submitted before 16 December 2014, will earn a 10% discount on their entry fees by using code PRN2015. read more>>
RUSSIA
New beer advertising laws for Russia
NEW YORK, USA: The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) announced that Russia recently enacted new legislation that greatly expands the ability of marketers to advertise beer in Russia. read more>>
UNITED STATES
PayPal to split from eBay
NEW YORK, USA: US online auction company eBay announced plans to spin off PayPal in a move designed to help is compete in the fast-moving online payments segment. read more>>
More International
Government
SOUTH AFRICA
ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls
The Gauteng ANC has rejected e-tolling "in its current form", instead endorsing a fuel levy to pay for improvements to the province's highways. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Italian businesses seek SA opportunities
Italian business leaders are in South Africa to explore investment opportunities in the energy, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Productivity still not where it needs to be
South Africa's productivity levels show a mixed bag of performances in various key industrial sectors of the economy based on statistics released by Productivity SA. read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Africa PPP Investment and Development Summit 2014
Neoedge Pte Ltd - 21 Oct 2014 to 22 Oct 2014 Accra

PetroForum Africa
OpenRoom Events Ltd - 2 Mar 2015 to 3 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

ConMach Nigeria 2015
ConMach Nigeria 2015 - 11 Mar 2015 to 14 Mar 2015 Lagos

RetailTech Forum Africa
OpenRoom Events Ltd - 20 Apr 2015 to 21 Apr 2015 Cape Town

Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015
MMI South Africa (Pty) Ltd - 15 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
2nd Competitive Strategy Session
Financial & Business Advisory Services Associates - 10 Oct 2014 to 21 Nov 2014 Lagos and Abuja

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