You don’t have to be a Star Trek fan to understand the merits of being a shapeshifter – essentially, someone who can assume whatever shape is conducive to success in a work environment. Being able to adapt and take on roles that require you to wear many hats is a skill that will see you […]
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71 graduates complete work experience with FCB Africa
A group of 71 advertising and marketing graduates recently completed their mandatory month-long work experience module at the FCB Africa Group’s campuses in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Hailing from various tertiary institutions in Gauteng, and as far-flung as the North West, Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape and Lesotho, the graduates had the opportunity to observe, […]
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DUO launches Graduate Programme for PR industry entrants
Digital PR and marketing agency, DUO Marketing + Communications (DUO) has launched a Graduate Programme for PR and Communication Specialists. The programme is geared towards degreed professionals who are entering the industry for the first time, and is driven by mentorship, on-the-job experience and engagement with professionals who have years of experience across marketing, PR […]
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Shaping creative business minds for the fourth industrial revolution
With smart technologies disrupting industries and changing the way we see and experience the world, the future workplace looks very different to the past. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or ‘Industry 4.0’, is upon us, and the graduates of 2018 and beyond need to be prepared for what this new wave of change brings. According to […]
Continue readingMore TagVega students clean up at SA’s biggest creative award ceremonies of 2018
It’s been another proud year for Vega, a brand of the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), as the School, its navigators, and students from various fields of study were recognised and awarded at the Loeries, Pendoring, Goldpack, PG Bison 1.618, #YouthTube2018 and PromaxBDA Future Awards. “We are so proud of the talented navigators and […]
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The revolution has been digitised: Digital disruption and the future of marketing
The hot topic of digital disruption, and consequentially the accelerated pace at which our working lives are shifting, was tackled from three seemingly disparate directions at Marketing the Future, a recent event held by the IMM Graduate School and proudly supported by Nedbank. Dion Chang, trend analyst; Jay Badza, founder and head honcho of Orchard […]
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Shaping creative business minds for the fourth industrial revolution
With smart technologies disrupting industries and changing the way we see and experience the world, the future workplace looks very different to the past. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or ‘Industry 4.0’, is upon us, and the graduates of 2018 and beyond need to be prepared for what this new wave of change brings. According to […]
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AMASA adds to its Board
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) has announced two new additional members to its board of directors. AMASA welcomes Mpho Maseko and Parmeshan Moodliar to the table. Mpho and Parmeshan join current directors Wayne Bischoff, Wayne Bishop, Karen Bailey, Lyn Jones and Rob Smuts. Wayne Bischoff says: “Both Mpho and Parmeshan are old […]
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The IMM Graduate School has been providing distance learning to students for the past 60 years. Evolving with the ever-changing needs of students, the school has fully embraced ‘Anywhere, anytime learning’ and says this basic necessity is no longer seen as a ‘nice to have’. Anisa Fielding, Professional Programmes Manager, IMM Graduate School, says: “We […]
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AMASA Appoints Memoria Masilela as Vice Chairperson
On the back of announcing its 2018/19 committee, the Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) has confirmed the appointment of committee member Memoria Masilela as Vice Chairperson, serving alongside Wayne Bishop as Chairperson. Wayne says: “We are absolutely thrilled to announce Memoria as this year’s new Vice Chair. She has brought energy and passion […]
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