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 | Last week on the Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show we chatted to Pete Case of GLOO and Duncan Wares from HG80. [twitterfall] Read more >>
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 | The London School of Marketing has released a new whitepaper entitled, 'The Role of Branded Content in an Evolving Transmedia World', which asserts that consumers today are proactively deciding what advertising they will respond to and how. Read more >>
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 | Terry Behan, MD of VWV Africa and the Middle East, has recently released a book, 'Connect with the Continent - Understanding key consumer trends across the African Continent right now', to help aspiring businesses build businesses and brands across the continent. Read more >>
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 | ARTICLE 19 condemns the arrest of six 'Zone 9' bloggers and three freelance journalists in Ethiopia, all of whom have been charged with working with foreign organisations that claim to be human rights activists and receiving finance to incite public violence through social media. Read more >>
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 | African Press Organisation (APO) clients' press releases will now be available on 250 millions mobile devices, including MTN Group, Airtel, Orange, and more, across 30 African countries. Read more >>
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 | Juliette Attwell This week we look at striking a balance between enthusiasm and professionalism during an interview, and how to respond when asked about your salary expectations. Read more >>
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 | Discover Digital, which has spent two years researching and developing a bespoke Over-the-Top (OTT) internet television solution for the African market, has concluded its first sports content deal in anticipation of the launch of internet TV in South Africa later this year. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK CITY, US: The One Club has announced that Alec Baldwin- funny man, actor, producer and spokesman- will be hosting the 2014 One Show. Read more >>
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 | THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS: Troubled Dutch telecommunications company KPN posted a 98-percent plunge in first-quarter profits, blaming competition in the hotly-contested local mobile market. Read more >>
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 | MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, PERTH, AUSTRALIA: An Australian newspaper has accidentally published what must rank as one of the most error-ridden front pages of all time. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook launched FB Newswire, billed as an online trove of real-time information for journalists and newsrooms to mine while reporting on events or crafting stories. Read more >>
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 | South African employers are now required to reconcile and submit PAYE, UIF and SDL contributions for the period 1 March 2013 to 28 February 2014. They need to submit accurate and complete employee tax certificates and a reconciliation of contributions for the year. Read more >>
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 | PRETORIA: The National Treasury has published a paper for public comment outlining proposals for a carbon offset scheme that will enable businesses to lower their carbon tax liability and make investments that will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read more >>
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 | PRETORIA: While progress has been made to secure a better future for African people and children in particular, there is a need to increase comprehensive social assistance, says Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Read more >>
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 | NEWSWATCH: EFF leader Julius Malema has told SABC acting COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng to change his ways or risk being thrown out 'like a used a condom' by Zuma, reports Mail & Guardian. (Video) Read more >>
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 | More than 46,000 Gauteng taxis have registered for e-tolling, as of 31 March 2014, which means they are exempted from the payment of e-tolls, says the South African National Road Agency (Sanral). Read more >>
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 | Linda Ensor About 5bn cigarettes are being produced illegally in SA each year and sold at prices well below those of legitimate, tax-paying businesses, according to estimates from the tobacco industry. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Say Mitsubishi and straight away names such as Pajero and Triton pop up, but in the brand's 20-model local product range there is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered - the Outlander. Read more >>
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 | Brian Berkman When new GM, Eben Lassen was largely responsible for the success of Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, you can believe it when he says he has big plans to upgrade Three Cities' Bantry Bay Suite Hotel and is sending his already excellent staff for butler training. Read more >>
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Visit the CTICC, 13 to 14 May, for the African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa Conference and Exhibition Read more >> |
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