Back on track - 8 Apr 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] So after numerous public holidays here in South Africa, business seems to be back on track. If you missed out on what's been happening, here are some news items that caught my eye:
Where did those Facebook pics go? - 25 Mar 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] So the other day I was logged on to my Facebook account, looking for some old pictures that I was tagged in at a certain event. I knew exactly when the event was, so I used the timeline tool to go directly to that point in time. read more Catch the content wave - 18 Mar 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. So if you've if you've been wondering what, when and how to send your content (contributor pieces, general news and press releases) to Bizcommunity, especially now that we're ahead of the curve with more content channels and corresponding newsletters, wonder no further. read more Kenya decides on Kenyatta - 11 Mar 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] All eyes were on Kenya this past week as many Kenyans took to polling stations last Monday to elect a new president. Many observers closely watched the elections in fear that the country would once again see the kind of violence that killed thousands in the 2007 elections. read more Design Indaba comes to an end - 4 Mar 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] The Design Indaba has once again come and gone. The 2013 edition saw many of the world's brightest talents from across various creative industries descend on Cape Town, South Africa for the conference and expo. read more It's Design Indaba time! - 25 Feb 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] Designers, thinkers, entrepreneurs and academics from across the globe will descend upon Cape Town, South Africa, to share thoughts, ideas and attitudes towards design and creativity as the world-renowned Design Indaba conference kicks off this Wednesday, 27 February 2013. As a media partner, Bizcommunity.com has a dedicated special section. read more Almost time for Design Indaba 2013 - 11 Feb 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] It's almost that time again when thousands of the brightest talents from across various creative industries descend on Cape Town, South Africa, for the annual Design Indaba Conference and Expo. The conference takes place in two weeks time - from Wednesday 27 February until Friday 1 March 2013, while the expo takes place from 1-3 March - at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. read more It's good to plan ahead - 4 Feb 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] Things are pretty much back to normal once again in the office. While many of us may already have our agendas set for the new year, there's always that one industry event that we may have overlooked. read more Think before you post that status - 28 Jan 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] From those party pics you wish weren't snapped to those ever confusing privacy settings, there's no doubt that social media networks can get you into trouble if you are not careful enough. The fact is, if you post it, it has the potential to be seen by someone you don't want seeing it. read more A look at trends in 2013 - 21 Jan 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] If you're back at the office and been reading our newsletters, you would have noticed our Biz Trends 2013 series kicked off last Monday, 14 January 2013. Today Gerry Costa looks at the heart of African marketing and what is required to formulate Afro-centric marketing strategies that can succeed. He gives some insight on what we can expect in 2013. As part of the series, here are some other insights from players in the advertising, marketing and media industries: Let's get going! - 14 Jan 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] As we head into the third week of the new year, most people are settling in and adjusting into their daily routines - and with a new year, comes new beginnings. Today we kick off with the first of our 2013 Biz Trends series from players in the advertising, marketing and media industries. read more Happy 2012, whoops...it's 2013! - 7 Jan 2013[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] So it's back to the grind as many of us return to our respective workplaces in drips and drabs. Here at Bizcommunity, we're going at full throttle as of today, with most of our staff reporting back to the office. read more That's a wrap for 2012! - 18 Dec 2012[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] It is with joy that I bring you the last newsletter for 2012, and what a year it has been! I'm sure you can agree with me that it's been one helluva roller coaster ride. One of the highlights of the year included Bizcommunity celebrating 11 years since our very first newsletter was sent out in 2001, as well as launching many more portals and newsletters. read more From mobile to social - 10 Dec 2012[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] The year has just about come to an end, and after today, we have just three more daily newsletters still to be delivered to you - the last one being on Tuesday, 18 December 2012. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, France Telecom-Orange has announced plans to launch its operations in the DRC. Jean-Léon Bonnechère, CEO of Orange DRC says that the company is committed to giving access to a reliable, high-quality network and to the possibilities offered by mobile broadband services using the 3G+ network. read more Africa shining - 3 Dec 2012[Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985] As we begin to wrap up 2012, it's always good to have a positive attitude as we approach the festive season. While Africa continues to shine, there's no doubt that in the years to come, Africa will be glowing with many opportunities as the global community has its eyes on us. This week, Dr. read more |
