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SOUTH AFRICA
DigitasLBi acquires African agency, Liquorice
African digital marketing agency, Liquorice, has been acquired by global marketing and technology agency Digitas LBi, part of Publicis Groupe... read more>>

Safaricom, Airtel to absorb 175 yuMobile employees

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...

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The Loeries Creativity Q&A: Insights from the creator of "Dumb ways to die" Patrick Baron, ECD of McCann Australia
[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...

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The shift towards digital video ads

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...

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Marketing
NIGERIA
Ebola awareness campaign from Easy Taxi, Dettol
Nigerian online taxi booking service, Easy Taxi, has partnered with Dettol to create awareness on Ebola and train drivers on hygiene culture... read more>>
Advertising
SOUTH AFRICA
MetropolitanRepublic and MTN Uganda win at Digital Impact Awards Africa

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>>
Design
NIGERIA
Chain Reactions Nigeria refreshes website
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>>
Mobile
SOUTH AFRICA
Mobile Web Africa returns to Johannesburg and promises to drive progress and raise the bar again

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>>
OOH
SOUTH AFRICA
Continental Outdoor continues to dominate Africa's DOOH growth!

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>>
Publishing
KENYA
Footnote Summit, Africa's largest digital publishing event, expands into Kenya

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>>
Recruitment
SOUTH AFRICA
[BizCareers] Interview woes - what to do before and after

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>>
International
CANADA
Canada's Shomi to compete with Netflix
MONTREAL CANADA: Two of Canada's largest cable companies teamed up to launch an online television service to compete with Netflix, amid fears of dwindling traditional television viewership. read more>>
CANADA
How to boost conversion rates

Lisa Hallgren

TORONTO, CANADA: For years, our company focused on getting more and more traffic to our clients' websites. (Infographic) read more>>
CHINA
Microsoft's music player and browser scrutinised by China
More International
Partners
SOUTH AFRICA
Workshop guide to LinkedIn
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>>
Government
SOUTH AFRICA
SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair
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>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Empowering women is vital for Africa's development
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>>
SOUTH AFRICA
GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession
More Government news
Lifestyle
SOUTH AFRICA
[10 Things I Love About...] Emperors Palace

Brian Berkman

Contributing Editor, Travel, Brian Berkman, asked Nigel Atherton, Complex General Manager at Emperors Palace, about why he loves his work at the Place of Dreams. read more>>
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New events to diarise
Footnote Summit Kenya 2014 - 23 Sep 2014 Nairobi
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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All Amber - 10 Sep 2014 to 11 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

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Africa Aerospace & Defence - 20 Sep 2014 to 21 Sep 2014 Pretoria

Africa Oil Week Conference 2014
Global Pacific & Partners - 3 Nov 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Cards and Payments Africa 2015
Terrapinn Ltd - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

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