SOUTH AFRICA

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 15: SA's brand history, plus paying tribute to Deon du Plessis

On Biz Takeouts 6pm-7pm tonight, Wednesday, 14 September 2011, we will play tribute to the father of tabloids in South Africa, the late Deon du Plessis, and we will also explore South Africa's history of brands and branding, plus take a look at what brands have been doing for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Tune in to the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg and via streaming audio. Read more >>

AFRICA

A focus on African media this weekend

An unprecedented summit of African media conferences take place Friday 16 September to Monday 19 September 2011: Highway Africa, Pan African Conference on Access to Information, Digital Citizens' Indaba, the African Forum for Media Development, various editors' forum meetings, and workshops for African journalism educators. Read more >>

AFRICA

Why 'authenticity' is so vital to personal branding

[Donna Rachelson] The word "authenticity" has become one of those over-used marketing terms - people have stopped thinking about what it really means and why it's important. Yet authenticity is actually critical to successful and sustainable branding, especially in terms of personal branding and marketing. Read more >>

CONGO

Award-winning "Viva Riva!" opens in Southern Africa

The award-winning gangster thriller feature film "Viva Riva!", directed by Congolese Djo Tunda wa Munga, is set to open in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland on 7 October 2011. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Cybercrime moves up to big time numbers

Based on financial losses (US$114 billion) and time lost ($274 billion), the cost of global cybercrime has been calculated at an annual price of $388 billion, more than the combined global black market in marijuana, cocaine and heroin of $288 billion. Globally, every second, 14 adults become a victim of cybercrime, resulting in more than one million cybercrime victims every day. Read more >>

AFRICA

Expedition to promote education across Africa

In an expedition through Africa, sponsored by Gabriel, the shock absorber brand, Justin Patrick Brogan of Write to Zero Degrees will travel through 12 countries to distribute educational material and to encourage governments en route to give priority to education for children. Read more >>

AFRICA

Over 1 billion viewers witness Miss Angola crowned Miss Universe 2011

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] It has been reported that more than one billion TV viewers from across 190 countries witnessed Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, being crowned Miss Universe 2011 on Tuesday 12 September 2011, in Brazil - a victory that got Facebook users brimming with joy and pride, as the continent rejoices amid the Kenya fuel tank fire and Zanzibar ferry disaster that killed over 100 and 200 people, respectively. Read more >>

MALAWI

Journalist arrested for taking pictures of president's residence

[Gregory Gondwe] Ernest Mahwayo, a journalist working for a Catholic media firm, the Montfort Media, was arrested on 12 September 2011 for taking pictures of the multi-million kwacha palace belonging to Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika. Read more >>

MALAWI

MISA-Malawi elects new NGC

[Gregory Gondwe] The Malawi Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-Malawi), on Saturday 10 September 2011, elected a new National Governing Council (NGC) amidst protest from members who were against some proposed changes suggested by the body's headquarters in Windhoek, Namibia. Read more >>

AFRICA

Newspaper Colour Quality Club seeks new members

The International Newspaper Colour Quality Club, the group of newspapers that fully exploit the enormous impact of good colour printing on readers and advertisers, is inviting newspapers worldwide to apply for membership in the club's 2012-2014 edition. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Vote now for your choice at Filminute 2011

Entries for this years international one-minute film festival, Filminute, have closed and 25 films have been shortlisted and are subject to both a public vote and a review by an international jury. [video] Read more >>

UNITED STATES

August 2011 US search engine rankings

RESTON, US: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly comScore qSearch analysis of the US search marketplace. Google Sites led the explicit core search market in August with 64.8% of search queries conducted. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM

Watch this!

LONDON, UK: Like many brands in the luxury space, watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre was traditionally a print advertiser, but decided to partner with CNN for an online international marketing campaign. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

A7 - the beautiful blue-blooded beast

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The three Teutonic Tarzans of the luxury sedan world are slugging it out again, this time in the new sloping back category where BMW's candidate is its 5 Series GT, the Mercedes-Benz hopes are pinned on its three CL models and Audi steps into the ring with its A7 Sportback. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Battle at Kruger creator returns to South Africa for the E-Tourism Africa Summit

Jason Shlosberg, the American tourist and creator of the Battle at Kruger safari video that went on to become an award winning internet sensation will be returning to South Africa to speak at the 4th Annual E-Tourism Africa Summit taking place in Cape Town on 15 and 16 September. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

MK's MVP winners announced

The winners of MK's MVP (Music Video Project) have been announced and this year has resulted in a record-breaking five winning contestants who are women. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Pearl Jam Twenty, one night only in SA

Pearl Jam is set to release the documentary Pearl Jam Twenty worldwide on 20 September 2011. In celebration of Pearl Jam's 20 year anniversary, the definitive portrait of the band as told by Academy Award-winning filmmaker and music journalist, Cameron Crowe, Pearl Jam Twenty gives fans and audiences an intimate first glimpse into Pearl Jam's journey culled from more than 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, over 24 hours of recent interviews with the band, as well as live footage of their concerts! Read more >>