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MUSIC EXCHANGE CONFERENCE TOPICS AND SPEAKERS MONDAY 22 AND TUES 23 MARCH 2010

DAY 1 - MONDAY 22 MARCH 2010 ( A PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

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Added by Martin Myers on March 10, 2010 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Ogilvy Cape Pioneers Digital Marketing Academy

Ogilvy Cape Town has shown their commitment to digital with the
launch of the Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy. Following the
appointment of online heavyweights, Nic Wittenberg and Laurie King
who are heading up Ogilvy Interactive Cape, the agency has invested
in a training programme to give the staff practical education in
digital. The ODMA is being pioneered at Ogilvy Cape Town and will
be run and lectured by digital industry leader, Dave Duarte.

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Added by Huddlemind Labs on March 10, 2010 at 1:02pm — 2 Comments

User experience meet-up

On Wednesday evening at 6.30 Microsoft and the SA User Experience Forum are hosting an evening of talks about UX. We are bringing two people up from CT and I'll also be speaking.

The final line up:

Wednesday the 10th of March at 6.30pm at the University of Johannesburg, FADA Auditorium.
Map: http://maps.google.com/places/za/johannesburg/bunting-rd/1/-technikon-witwatersrand… Continue

Added by Jason Hobbs on March 8, 2010 at 11:49am — No Comments

The Digital Edge Live in Cape Town

South Africa; Cape Town; February 2010: Produced by Cambrient, the voice of digital marketing in South Africa, will be coming to Cape Town for the first ever Digital Edge Live Conference.

Known as the voice of digital marketing in South Africa, The Digital Edge will be going offline to showcase the very best of digital marketing that South Africa and the world has to offer. The p

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Added by Huddlemind Labs on February 25, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Social Media Barometer

My company has released a social media "barometer", indicating the state of various brands on the social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin, as well as their news and blog mentions. It aggregates all of this and creates a ranking of all online brands.

http://www.fuseware.net/tools/social-media-barometer/

It would be great to know what you guys think of this, and which b

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Added by Michal Wronski on February 23, 2010 at 11:12am — 2 Comments

We face the world with far more than we believe we have.

South Africa - Truly alive with possibilities! If I may, A few words of hope to Entrepreneurs.

My experience and knowledge have taken me past the everyday commotion we have become so accustomed to.
I am sure it is because I live in such a beautiful coastal city, George.
Where the Sun is my alarm, the soft cold breeze my company and the ocean my 10 'O clock appointment. Not entirely so- I wish it was, as this is the beautiful country given to each and everyone of us.
And w… Continue

Added by Hennie Eybers on February 16, 2010 at 12:04pm — 2 Comments

The MXit Presentation: Study, Stats & Social Media

The MXit Presentation: Study Stats & Social Media

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Added by Eshaam Rabaney on February 15, 2010 at 12:15pm — 7 Comments

SMV Defined

This article is not based on intensive research, but is rather an overview of what seems to be popular formats in producing video for social media.

Traditional TV has popular formats that (even though the general public is often un-aware of it) has been well defined over 60 years.

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Added by Deon C. Louw on February 14, 2010 at 9:02pm — No Comments

Obstacles to the Stimulation of Entrepreneurship in RSA..

I admit this is a long post - but I encourage you to read this, and hopefully share your insight/feedback...after all - community input is AMAZINGLY powerful and I would really appreciate hearing you

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Added by Justin Beswick on February 11, 2010 at 7:52pm — 7 Comments

Spending Some Time at MXit and FireID

Having attended in a rather passive presence, the Blogger and Tweeter tour of MXit and FireID was an opportunity that demanded 110% of my eyes and ears.

Organised by Dave Duarte, a small group of about 15 individuals dedicated to the online space and South Africa, got together to be enlightened by local tech legends Justin Stanford of FireID and

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Added by Eshaam Rabaney on February 10, 2010 at 1:35pm — 1 Comment

What did Sun Tzu miss? Art of War and SMM

I love the book: The Art of War for Business. But there was something Sun Tzu missed.

While watching a documentary on codes and communication during the modern wars, something leaped out at me that the narrator said. It makes so

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Added by Deon C. Louw on February 9, 2010 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Rugby News

I hope you find this interesting. We have launched a new blog strictly focused on rugby on every level. The blog was developed for all those millions of rugby fans who want International and local ( local being South Africa) news and stats About all their favorite players and teams. www.rugby15.co.za I Hope you like it and if you are rugby supporters, then I know you Won’t go anywhere were else for your rugby news again! Cheers! Continue

Added by Pierre on February 4, 2010 at 8:05am — No Comments

Video for social media channels: The Bottom Line

Often we are approached by clients in want of a video. They know what they want depicted but, very little consideration is given to the rest. A potential client often departs from the video producer with a spinning head and a disillusioned heart. On a quest to save you the endless footwork and us a tedious quoting presses, we came up with a formula; a recipe if you wish; of a corporate promo or in-house training video. This promotion is no substitute for a proper quote. It will give you a good i… Continue

Added by Deon C. Louw on February 2, 2010 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Steve Jobs dubs Google's 'don't be evil' motto 'bulls**t'

Steve Jobs has dubbed Google's "don't be evil" mantra "bullshit." Or at least "a load of crap." According to multiple reports, Jobs unloaded on Google last week during an Apple "town hall" meeting at the company's One Infinite Loop headquarters. As originally reported by Wired, the Apple cult leader attacked his former Mountain View ally for its recent entry into the phone-selling business, before landing an unprompted blow on Google's much-discussed "don't be evil" corporate motto. "We did no… Continue

Added by Shane Smith on February 1, 2010 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Hugh MacLeod: “selling by giving”, or, “gift economics”

I have been lucky enough to have worked with Hugh MacLeod on a few campaigns in the past and… Continue

Added by Chris Rawlinson on February 1, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

DOES JOURNALISM STILL EXIST?

If this catches your interest then I do recommend you going here to read a powerful and enlightened talk on the topic by Alan Rusbridger, editor of the Guardian in the UK. It covers the progression of journalism and is complete with video clips from various contributors, including Martin Sorrell ($60bn in 2009 billings) who says: "I would hope that within five years, so let's say 2013… Continue

Added by Jon Foster-Pedley on January 29, 2010 at 7:29am — No Comments

TOURISM SHOULD LEAVE PR TO THE PR'S

I'm surprised that tourism institutions such as the one i received an email from have the audacity to charge such astronomical rates for publicity. I have removed the institutions NAME on purpose from the copy i received. I have never heard of a PR or publicity company charging the full PVE (Publicity Value Estimate) which, is 3 times the AVE (Advertising Value Estimate) - what measuring stick are they using and is it justified?! Usually PR and publicity companies charge their clients mo… Continue

Added by Pamela on January 25, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Ah for more Da Vinci's

Had to do a presentation for ABSA yesterday - In preparation I once again read Gelb's book on Leonardo Da Vinci. What a character - the guy would have been ADHD to the extreme. Yet he was one of the greatest Renaissance persons of all time... Because he was curious, interested, passionate, arty, sciency (ah nice word), and not afraid to fail. Where do these characteristics feature in this time of change,- this Rennaisance? If we're not open to them - are we not missing a crucial, crucial benefit… Continue

Added by Igno van Niekerk on January 22, 2010 at 10:46pm — No Comments

Practical Tips to Thrive in Tough Times

I found this today and thought it might be of interest... "a social media project from ActiveGarage and Rajesh Setty defiant is a 90-page ebook filled with practical tips to help you thrive in tough times." Continue

Added by Dave Everitt on January 22, 2010 at 9:18pm — No Comments

The Graduate School of Business .U.C.T EXECUTIVE EDUCATION 2010

Open programmes Executive Education 2010 www.gsb.uct.ac.za/execed The latest programme of short courses offered by the GSB covers a wide range of development requirements. We include executive development for everyone from the emerging leader to the experienced executive, and courses which focus on areas of special interest Continue

Added by Mario Pearce on January 22, 2010 at 11:53am — No Comments

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