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How to measure the success of your direct marketing campaign

  By Tony Sham Measuring the success of direct marketing campaigns (Microsoft Word)   In a world of fan bases, follows and likes, the rules and measurements of direct marketing have changed considerably. So, what are the benchmarks against which you can measure the success of a direct marketing campaign in the current media landscape? […]

5ways to boost your social media reach

  By Chemory Gunko 5 ways to boost your social media reach (MS Word) Social Media platforms, when utilised effectively, can return amazing marketing results for minimal effort and costs. What’s more, the traction and reach you gain are not limited to a single campaign, as the fans you win over are expecting to hear […]

South Africa hosts continent’s largest gathering of Ethernet Companies

  MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) and Metrofibrenetworkx bring Government, telcos, ISPs, Data Centres, Equipment Vendors and Enterprise together in bid to connect the country’s networks 22 October 2012 Johannesburg, Midrand, South Africa.The African continent’s most influential gathering of Ethernet related companies will converge on at the Axiz Workgroup Auditorium in Midrandfor the first ever seminar […]

Get a head-start on an inspired retirement

  Since the concept of retirement was introduced in Germany just over 100 years ago, medical advances have meant that people are living longer, making their golden years a potentially fruitful and productive chapter of their lives. The downside is that very few of us save enough to cater for a lengthy retirement. So says […]

POWER-GEN Africa 2012 confirms further Keynote Speaker

  Energy Conference & Exhibition focused on sub-Saharan Africa to provide Global Technology for Local Solutions 6-8 November 2012, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, RSA With under three weeks to go before the inaugural POWER-GEN Africa, it has been announced that the event has secured the participation of Engr. Reynolds Bekinbo Dagogo-Jack, Chairman of the Board […]

Majority of Credit Active Consumers Don’t Know Their Credit Score

  Personal finance and price comparison website, www.justmoney.co.za, found that the majority of respondents that participated in its poll in July 2012 did not know their credit score. Cape Town, South Africa, October 21, 2012 –(PR.com)– The results of a poll conducted by Justmoney reveal that many consumers fail to realise the importance of knowing […]

One Concierge & Legacy Concierge Provide Access to Local Concierge Services in South Africa

  One Concierge is able to provide assistance for clients on the ground and in the country of South Africa. Boca Raton, FL, October, 2012 –(PR.com)– One Concierge (http://www.oneconcierge.com), a luxury concierge and lifestyle brand, announced additional client support in the country of South Africa through an agreement with Legacy Concierge, a full service personal […]

OPIC TO DEDICATE STAFF MEMBER FOR SOUTH AFRICA IN 2013

  Will support implementation of US-Africa Clean Energy Finance Initiative JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, will dedicate a senior staff member for South Africa in 2013, aiming to leverage the country’s position as a business hub and strategic U.S. partner into new investment opportunities […]

New Hedge Fund Software Expands into the South African Market

  TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian software vendor SGGG Portfolio Systems, SynOps Investment Operations and Deutsche Securities Johannesburg today announced the successful implementation of the SGGG Portfolio System across Deutsche’s hedge fund client base in South Africa. Graeme Lappin Director of SynOps commented, “The SGGG system is ideal for the South African hedge […]

Amazon is doing it right

  By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa Amazon the American multinational electronic commerce company is developing and is also creating opportunities for many others. And here at home, Amazon South Africa is growing fast, bringing some exciting career opportunities for both developers and skilled tech support staff. The Amazon offices in Cape Town are host to a development […]