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Strategy - The holy grail of marketing communications

Thamsanqa Malinga

Hands up if you have come across the phrase 'develop a marketing or communications strategy for the company' as one, if not the first, output in a job description or client brief.

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Every on-air presenter you let go takes a piece of your future with them

Travis Bussiahn

Hello Mr/Mrs Radio Station Manager. You see the DJ sitting in that studio over there? Well he or she is, with every word, building their personal brand on the back of your station's reach.

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First start-up incubator opens in Niger

Orange Niger and its local partners* have helped to set-up CIPMEN, a small- and medium-sized business (SME) incubator designed to encourage the creation of new and innovative companies in the country.

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Cinema
TANZANIA
ZIFF celebrates 17th edition, 20 years of SA democracy
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) will be celebrating its 17th edition as well as 20 years of democracy in SA on 14 June 2014. Read more >>

AFRICA
African-focussed films to feature at Encounters Festival
The Encounters International Documentary Festival is taking place from 5-15 June and features a lineup of documentaries, including 24 South African and African films, as well as 21 international... (video) Read more >>

Digital
TANZANIA
Gilat Satcom establishes new PoP in Tanzania
As an additional investment in its broadband network in East Africa, Gilat Satcom has established a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Read more >>

Education & Training
UGANDA
Internet bus to boost ICT literacy in rural Uganda
The newly-launched MTN Internet Bus will be promoting computer literacy in rural Uganda in an effort to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
AFRICA
Henley Breakfast with Angel Jones
Henley Business School will be hosting a breakfast with Founder and CEO of the Homecoming Revolution, Angel Jones, on Wednesday, 18 June 2014. Read more >>

Media
AFRICA
African Journalist Awards entry deadline extended
Research
AFRICA
Getting more women into the workforce in Africa

Joanne Bushell

The latest survey commissioned by Regus shows a positive trend as the number of businesses reporting that they had no women at all at board level has fallen from 47%... Read more >>


International

FRANCE
Cannes Lions: A week of unrivalled content
CANNES, FRANCE: The forum explores talent, art, data & music workshops deliver practical learnings master classes present personal stories with industry greats. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Four projected market research trends

Ashlan Bonnell

WASHINGTON, DC, US: Looking toward the future of any industry is like watching a race, each company attempting to leverage the latest trends to gain an advantage over the competition. Thus, adaptability and economic mobility are key. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
LG launches new flagship G3 smartphone
UNITED STATES
Microsoft offers real-time translation for Skype

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Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Tributes pour in for Maya Angelou
President Jacob Zuma has joined the international community in paying tribute to author, cultural activist and poet Maya Angelou. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Bad news for media and marketers

Chris Moerdyk

The spectre of advertising bans on liquor and fast food advertising as well as restrictive onslaughts against the media are glaringly evident in Jacob Zuma's choice of cabinet. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations

More Government news


Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Mini Cooper claws grow sharper

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The newly launched third generation Mini Cooper has been kitted out with even more fancy a la BMW specifications and has also grown more techno-mature - but deep down it still has the character and soul of a mischievous, playful lion cub. Read more >>


New events to diarise

The Urban Youth Festival
Connect A Contact - 14 Jun 2014 to 16 Jun 2014 Tshwane

BankingTech Forum Africa
OpenRoom Events Ltd - 8 Jul 2014 to 9 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Bancassurance Tanzania
Trueventus - 27 Aug 2014 to 28 Aug 2014 Dar es Salaam

African Ports Evolution
Hypenica - 1 Sep 2014 to 3 Sep 2014 Durban

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


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