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Five reasons why Facebook IPO is important in South Africa
18 May 2012 - Digital Media

Today’s initial public offering (IPO, or first stock exchange listing) of Facebook, the popular social network, is this year’s most exciting share listing in America. The ...

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OLX launches iPad classified ad app

16 May 2012 - Mobile

OLX has launched South Africa’s first classifieds app for the iPad and mobile phones that will enable consumers to advertise, and buy or sell almost ...

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Why I am bullish on Facebook the company

14 May 2012 - Digital Media

As a rule, and with only rare exceptions, I don't buy public stocks. I prefer to limit my equity investments to early stage start-ups. Thus, ...

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Pinterest makes an emotional connection with consumers

10 May 2012 - Digital Media

Just a couple of months ago, Pinterest was an obscure virtual pinboard with only a small following. Now, it has grown into a site with ...

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Beware the digital snake-oil salesman

9 May 2012 - Digital Media

In the world of business and private communications, social media is here to stay. But is it supplanting non-digital media for business marketing yet – ...

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Taking online risk management from the top

7 May 2012 - Digital Media

Online reputation management (ORM) is emerging as a board-level issue for companies that want to demonstrate sound corporate governance and risk management, says Tony Sousa. Online ...

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Animatedly talking cutting edge tech

2 May 2012 - Digital Media

Technical is old hat; creative is the goal. That’s what clients are looking for when it comes to the art of animation in advertising. Award-winning ...

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Tumblr, AOL and Google become more brand-friendly

30 April 2012 - Digital Media

There were clear signals last week that the digital media industry is growing up and yielding to the norms and metrics of the broader media ...

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The future of UX is in mobile

25 April 2012 - Mobile

Last month’s user experience (UX) masterclass conference in Johannesburg was attended by a panel of UX experts from around the globe including delegates from Australia, ...

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Nestel scratches Avusa from her Little Black Book

24 April 2012 - Digital Media

If you are a relatively social Capetonian, there is a good chance that you have heard of Marina Nestel and her events management, hosting and ...

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