DigiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (27-02-2012)
27. Feb, 2012 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWeekly Round-Up time! Making the headlines this week: Free WiFi is on the cards for the town of Stellenbosch, Samsung E250 is still the most popular phone in SA, Standard Bank and FNB find themselves in a Twitter war… and more, right here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (06-02-2012)
06. Feb, 2012 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXWelcome to the new week everybody! As per usual, we bring you a round-up of what you need to know within digital news. Making the cut this week: SA launches its first “Twitter show”, the Frankies vs Woolies debacle came to an end, the Facebook IPO finally arrived, and much more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (30-01-2012)
30. Jan, 2012 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXDigital news from the week that was: Wikipedia wants to be free for mobile users in Africa, the latest Smart phone numbers for SA was revealed, Pinterest becomes a top traffic driver for retailers, and more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (09-01-2012)
09. Jan, 2012 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome back to the new week and to digiVOX’s review of digital news. Amidst all the predictions for the tech world in 2012, a few noteworthy events actually did occur last week. Of those, the top ones include: digital music sales topped physical sales for the first time in history, a high-profile politician spoke out against SOPA, and Google announced “Megasitelinks”. Read these, and more, here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (03-01-2012)
03. Jan, 2012 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome back to the new year! To get you into full swing for the year, here’s a compilation of the latest news in digital: Apple’s designer is knighted, Larry Page is named “CEO of the year”, and Google pulls Siri for Android app. Read these and more, right here!
Spotlight On… Yumna Galvaan, Project Manager: digiVOX!
23. Dec, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our last Spotlight On for the year we talk to Yumna Galvaan, our Project Manager. Pixie Yumna took some time out of her busy schedule to tell us a bit about herself, her excitement for digital media and advertising, and more, right here!
Spotlight On… Terence Da Silva, Search Manager: digiVOX!
21. Dec, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXAs this week we are totally focused on our VOXTERS, we bring you Terence Da Silva, our Search Manager. This seemingly shaman-ish search star opened up about working for digiVOX, gave some great advice for investing in digital, and shared his love of AdWords. Read these and more, right here!
Spotlight On… Ted Mayombo, Digital Designer: digiVOX!
19. Dec, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXTime to cast the spotlight on one of our very own! We spoke to Ted Mayombo, our in-house Digital Designer about his excitement of the industry, his love for TED talks, and much more!
Spotlight On… Susan Hansford, Business Development Manager: Primedia Online!
13. Dec, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFeatured under the Spotlight is Susan Hansford, Business Development Manager at Primedia Online. Susan shared with us what exactly her job entails, why she admires Alistair Albers, Andrea Mitchell and Johan Nel, and much, much more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (12-12-2011)
12. Dec, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOX‘Tis that time of the week again – digiVOX’s weekly round-up of digital news. Making the headlines: Google unveils a new face finding tool, Yahoo launches in SA, and Twitter reveals some big changes. Read these and more, right here.
Spotlight On… Jamie Frank, Online Advertising Executive, Primedia Online!
06. Dec, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our usual Tuesday Spotlight On slot, we talk to the debonair Jamie Frank, Online Advertising Executive at Primedia Online. Jamie shared with us who he’d change places with in the SA digital industry, his favourite online campaigns and how he feels the digital industry is poised to change in the future. Read these and more from him, right here.
digiVOX welcomes Ted!
05. Dec, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXdigiVOX welcomes brand new Voxter, Ted to the team who is joining us as designer and front-end flash developer. Ted will be responsible for handling all our clients’ creative requirements.
Spotlight On… Robyn Silverstone, Digital Studio Manager: Saatchi & Saatchi AtPlay
29. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXIn Spotlight On today we bring you insights from digital junkie, Robyn Silverstone, Digital Studio Manager at Saatchi&Saatchi AtPlay. Robyn shared with us what her job entails, which apps make her life more manageable and her favourite online campaigns, amongst other things. Read more from Robyn, below.
Hat tip to our latest recruits, Yumna and Terence!
24. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXToday digiVOX welcomes its latest additions, Yumna Galvaan and Terence Da Silva.
Spotlight On… Thobeka Linda, Media Planning Intern: digiVOX!
22. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday in Spotlight on we talk to Thobeka Linda, Media Planning Intern at digiVOX. The vivacious Thobeka shared with us her experiences interning at digiVOX, her predictions for the online world, and much more, right here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (21-11-2011)
21. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXAnother fast-paced, exciting and eventful week in digital! What was hot this past week – digiVOX and Web Africa vowed to heal the web issues of SA, Google+ released a slew of new features, and surface computing seems to become a reality. Read these, and more, right here!
New WA Party vow to heal SA’s internet problem
17. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXSpecialist digital agency, DigiVOX, has teamed up with Internet Service Provider Web Africa, to launch Web Africa Uncapped, and the WA (Web Africa) Party. “Our mandate is to solve the country’s rubbish internet!” digiVOX MD Andrea Mitchell explains, “With the help of Tata and Tutu.”
Spotlight On… Shannon Breeze, Intern: digiVOX!
15. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday in our Spotlight On feature we talk to the vibrant and cucumber cool Shannon Breeze, one of our current interns at digiVOX. Shannon took some time off her busy schedule to answer a couple of questions including what her favourite online campaigns are, what she thinks about working at digiVOX, and much more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (07-11-2011)
07. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXPheeuw… what a week it was in digital! The highlights – The Bookmarks announced their 2011 finalists, YouTube now has Zulu and Afrikaans versions, and for the first time in decades IE web traffic falls below 50%. Read these and more, right here!
digiVOX makes finalists in five Bookmarks categories!
02. Nov, 2011 • Categories: Blog, digiVOX Brags, General • by digiVOXWe are very proud and honoured to have made the shortlist in the following Bookmarks Awards categories : Best Agency Best Paid Search Campaign (for BMW) Best Media Planner : Michelle Pearman Best Social Media Marketer : Landi Groenewald Best Individual Contribution to Digital Media & Marketing : Andrea Mitchell With over 450 entries into this year’s [...]
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (31-10-2011)
31. Oct, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome to the new week, and also to our latest Weekly Round-Up! Making the news this time: YouTube is to launch premium channels, Netflix lost two thirds of its value, and Google+ released Ripples. Read these and more, right here!
Spotlight On… Christine Collins, Account Director: Yonder Mobile Media!
25. Oct, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday in Spotlight On we talk to the vibrant Christine Collins, Account Director at Yonder Mobile Media. Christine shared with us exactly what her job entails, her favourite campaigns, and which items we may find in her fridge, amongst other things! Read all these and more, right here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-up! (10-11-2011)
10. Oct, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWhat a week it was in digital! The death of Steve Jobs made internet history, the Dalai Lama and Arch Tutu ‘hangout’ on Google+, and LinkedIn vamps up their company profile functionality. Read these, and more, right here!
Are you a SUPER SEARCH SPECIALIST?
04. Oct, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWe’re on the hunt for a talented and experienced Paid Search Specialist to join our dynamic team!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (19-11-2011)
19. Sep, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome to our freshly baked Weekly Round-Up for you to catch up on! In the news: The Loeries flew through Cape Town this past weekend, some harsh, yet accurate revelations made by industry mogul Koos Bekker, and YouTube rolled out a video editor. Read these, and more right here!
Spotlight On… Samantha Koen, Campaign Manager: digiVOX
13. Sep, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXIn Spotlight On today, we talk to our very own Samantha Koen, Junior Campaign Manager. Samantha shared with us her favourite online campaign, why she just loves Mrs digiVOX, and what she’d like to see happen in the digital future!
Spotlight On… Lieza Timms, Mobile Sales and Campaign Manager: Thumbtribe!
30. Aug, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday we talk to Mobile Mastermind, Lieza Timms, Mobile Sales and Campaign Manager at Thumbtribe. Lieza shared with us everything from her excitement for using Mobile to effectively reach your target audience, to her predictions for the future of marketing through Mobile, and more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (29-08-2011)
29. Aug, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWhat a week for digital! Steve Jobs resigned as Apple CEO, Facebook gives its Deals product the axe, and the social web reacts to Hurricane Irene, Virginia earth quake and Gadaffi. Read these and more right here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (08-08-2011)
08. Aug, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXThe latest news in digital! Making the cut in our Weekly Round-Up: LinkedIn reports double profit, Randi Zuckerberg leaves Facebook, Yahoo losing advertisers and more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (01-08-2011)
01. Aug, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXKeep up with the latest in digital with digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! In this week’s headlines: Facebook Deals launches in SA, Google+ reaches 20 million users, a new “Like” analyser is launched, and more!
Spotlight On… Natasha Teyise, Online Campaign Manager: Primedia Online!
27. Jul, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXTuesdays are Spotlight On days, and this week we feature Natasha Teyise, Online Campaign Manager at Primedia Online. Natasha shared with us where her predictions lie for the future of digital, her excitement for the industry, and more!
Spotlight On Marloe Wise, Business Head: Demographica!
26. Jul, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFeatured in Spotlight On this week, is Demographica’s Marloe Wise. Marloe shared with us her philosophy on digital marketing, what makes the SA online arena exciting, Gilette’s “Man Aquarium” and more!
Spotlight On… Justin Erasmus, Sales Manager: 2oceansvibe Media!
19. Jul, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXUnder the bright light of our spotlight today is Justin Erasmus, Sales Manager at 2oceansvibe Media. Justin shared with us the importance of streamlined content, his thoughts about the future of Online TV, and much more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-up! (11-07-2011)
11. Jul, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXAnother week has passed, and for the second week running, Google+ remains at the top of geek speak. In our Weekly Round-Up this week, we give you all the top stories of not only Le Plus, but we also look at the Facebook’s counter attacks that are soon to come, your responsibility to know the CPA, and more!
digiVOX Welcomes Siya Mhambi!
04. Jul, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXA big digiVOX welcome to our latest shiniest addition, Siya Mhambi!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (04-07-2011)
04. Jul, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXIn this week’s digital news round-up it’s all Google Plus crazy… other than that, there’s also the news about MySpace being sold for a meagre $35m, Facebook is said to be releasing something “awesome” this week, and more!
Spotlight On… Michelle Pearman, Media Planner: digiVOX!
28. Jun, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXBasking in the Spotlight today is digiVOX’s very own Michelle Pearman, our Media Planner and resident “Mistress of Precision”. Michelle enlightens us on everything from what she loves about her new role at digiVOX, her passion for the industry, how she sees digital can benefit the brand, and more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (27-06-2011)
27. Jun, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXCatch up on your weekly digest of digital news with digiVOX! Making headlines in the week that was: Effective Measure released its latest demographic profile research, the Winklevii vs. Facebook saga makes another dirty turn, Google hides Gay Pride feature… and more!
Spotlight On… Cat Robinson, Online Campaign Manager: BizAssist!
21. Jun, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXCatching the rays under our Spotlight today is Cat Robinson, Online Campaign Manager at BizAssist. Cat shares with us the importance of quickly digestible content, the excitement of achieving good results for clients, her advice for entering the digital industry and more!
digiVOX Welcomes Michelle Pearman!
20. Jun, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXA big digiVOX welcome to our latest shiniest addition, Michelle Pearson!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (20-06-2011)
20. Jun, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXTime for your weekly fix of digital news! Making the cut: Angry Birds taking over the world, Effective Measure released May ’11 results, and Google introduced search by voice, images. Read these and other highlights, right here!
Spotlight On… Lauren Solomons, Campaign Mngr: digiVOX!
14. Jun, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXSpotlight On… Lauren Solomons, the bubbly and tenacious Campaign Manager at digiVOX! Lauren took a break from her long list of tasks to share with everyone her thoughts on the digital industry, her favourite campaigns and more!
Spotlight On… Gill Stramrood, Advertising Broker: Stramrood Connect
07. Jun, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXOur spotlight has been cast on the always-willing-to assist Gill Stramrood, Advertising Broker for Stramrood Connect. Gill shares with us her advice for traditional marketers, what entices her to Like Facebook Pages, and some interesting facts about her life away from Stramrood Connect. Read these and more interesting nuggets from Gill, right here!
Spotlight On…Alistair Fairweather, Digital Platforms Manager: M&G Online
31. May, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our latest Spotlight On feature we talk to the formidable Alistair Fairweather, Digital Platforms Manager at the Mail & Guardian Online. Alistair gave some sound advice on digital marketing, the importance of “focussing in”, his love for SCAVNGR, and much more!
Spotlight On… Julia Makhubela, Digital Strategist: Kagiso TV & Communication
24. May, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday in our Spotlight On feature we talk to the sassy Julia Makhubela, Digital Strategist at Kagiso TV & Communication. Julia graced us on everything from the importance of honesty in communication, her predictions for the digital industry and more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up (24-05-2011)
23. May, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXIn the wonderful world of digital news travels at the speed of light, but don’t dispair because we have taken the time to put together all the newsworthy bits from the past week for you to catch up on! Making the cut: LinkedIn IPO soars, South African local elections goes social, and Zuckerberg fights for children to be on Facebook. Read these and more right here!
Spotlight On… Nawhaal Fakir, Digital Ad Sales
10. May, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our latest edition in our Spotlight On features, we bring you Nawhaal Fakir, Digital Ad Sales Assistant, CARmag.co.za. Nawhaal englithens us on her battles with the email monster, the importance of client education, her excitement about the dynamism of the digital industry, and much more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (03-05-2011)
03. May, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWhat a big week it was for the web ! Apart from the death of Osama and the Royal Wedding “breaking” the web, ground-breaking research into local markets have been released, Old Spice revives its campaign and Google is named the most reputable company in the US.
Spotlight On… Megan du Toit, Snr Campaign Mngr: IOL
03. May, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our latest Spotlight On feature we bring you Megan du Toit, the sunny Senior Campaign Manager from IOL. Megan took some time out to tell us about the importance of always being fresh in digital, her excitement for the digital industry, why she loves digiVOX, and much more!
Spotlight On… Christian von Dürckheim, Advertising Exec: Popular Mechanics
26. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday in Spotlight On, we talk to the colourful Christian von Dürckheim, Advertising Executive at Popular Mechanics. Christian clued us up on the concept of “pockets of success”, shared his love for Idees Vol Vrees, why campaigns need to be more impactful, and much more!
Spotlight On… Ruth Cooper, Production Manager: BizCommunity
19. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFeatured in our Spotlight On today is Ruth Cooper, Production Manager at Bizcommunity.com. Ruth took the time to share with us why she likes humorous campaigns, advises on how to enter the digital industry and what it is that makes her tick. Read all her insights right here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up (18-04-2011)
18. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXFor the top stories from the week that was, check out our latest weekly round-up of industry news! Making the cut: YouTube finally added live channels, Google’s revenue fell short of expectations, and Facebook got friendly with journalists, and digiVOX hit the press again too! Read these and other newsworthy bits from the week that was, here!
Spotlight On… Olivia Hamilton, Acc. Mngr: Buzzcity
12. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our latest Spotlight On we feature Olivia Hamilton, Account Manager at Buzzcity. Olivia took the time to tell us about the importance of mobile, how increased interactivity may change the future of online, why you can never get bored of digital, and much more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up (11-04-2011)!
11. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXKeep up to date with the goings-on in the digital industry with digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! Last week saw the announcement of the official biography of Steve Jobs that is to be released in 2012, solid growth for display ads predicted, and StumbleUpon reaches 1 Billion stumbles per month! Read these and more, here!
Spotlight On… Chris Wilson, Sales & Advertising Director: Thumbtribe
05. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXUnder the spotlight today is Chris Wilson, Sales and Advertising Director at Thumbtribe. Double espresso loving Chris shares with us his insights on the Mobile industry, keeping abreast with the immediate needs of consumers, and much more!
digiVOX Welcomes Lauren Solomons!
01. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome to Lauren Solomons, the latest addition to the Voxters!
Spotlight On… Hendri Lategan, Online Advertising Exec: Creative Spark
29. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXWe cast the spotlight on an already beaming spark today, in the form of Hendri Lategan, Online Advertising Executive at Creative Spark. Hendri took the time to discuss with us which campaign is testament to the creative potential of digital, why carpet bombing consumers simply won’t suffice in this day and age, and many more great insights, right here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round-Up! (28-03-2011)
28. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXFor the top stories from the week that was, check out our latest weekly round up of industry news! In the news: Facebook unveils new version of its Questions tool, Yahoo debuts the ‘future of Search’ and the Internet turns agains the NYT paywall. Read these and other newsworthy bits right here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! (22-03-2011)
22. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXCatch up on digital industry news with digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! Last week saw the New York Times announce digital subscriptions effective as of 28 March, Twitter is celebrating its 5th birthday and Facebook released Facebook Places! Read these and other interesting news stories right here!
Spotlight On… Tare Makuyana, Project Manager: digiVOX!
22. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor this week’s Spotlight On we bring you our very own Tare Makuyana, the all omniscient Project Manager! Tare shares with us what makes him a winner, his love for anything Apple, and more!
Spotlight On… James Edwards, Commercial Director: Apurimac Media
15. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXEvery week we shine our spotlight on the who’s who of the South African digital marketing industry, and today we bring you James Edwards, Commercial Director at Apurimac Media. James explains to us the importance of how data is used, his love for @CharlieSheen, his excitement for the growth of digital in SA , and much more!
Spotlight On… André van Assche, Gen. Mngr: MediaMind SA
08. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday we are delighted to bring you the mind behind MediaMind SA, André van Assche. André was kind enough to take a break from his hectic schedule to tell us about his predictions for the online world, why digital excites him, and the one thing most people don’t know about him. Read these and other interesting bits, right here!
Spotlight On… Cara Muller, Sales Mngr: MyBroadband
01. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday we cast the Spotlight on Cara Muller, Sales Manager at MyBroadBand. Cara spared us a few minute to tell us all about her experiences within the South African digital market, her favourite campaign, as well as her hopes and dreams for the online world. Here’s more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up (28-02-2011)
28. Feb, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXThe digital industry experienced a pretty big week as Google makde a major change in its Search algorithm in the US. Google’s Cloud Connect goes mainstream, and popular SuperSport commentator, Tank Lanning, is fired for improper tweeting. Read on for these and more highlights from the week that was…
Spotlight On… Alicia Samson, Advertising Exec.: Primedia Online
22. Feb, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXSay hello as we introduce you to our weekly Spotlight On star, Alicia Samson, Advertising Executive at Primedia Online. Alicia shares with us what her job entails, her all time favourite campaign and what digiVOX has a gumption for! Read this and other interesting insights from Alicia, here!
Spotlight On… Nick Hodge, Digital Key Acc Mngr: Media24
08. Feb, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our weekly Spotlight On feature we bring you Nick Hodge, Digital Key Account Manager at Media24. Nick shares with us his predictions for the future of the online world, his favourite online campaigns, what he did in a previous life, and more on the wonders of digitial!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! (07-02-2011)
07. Feb, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXCatch up with the latest in digital industry news with digiVOX’s Weekly Round up! In the news: Mobility released its latest research into Mobile use in South Africa, WikiLeaks is nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and a Tablet-only news organisation is in the works. For these and other interesting news from the week that was, read on!
Spotlight On… Chrizelda Viljoen, Online Campaign Manager: Mail & Guardian
01. Feb, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXFor our weekly dose of our Spotlight On features, we bring you Chrizelda Viljoen, Online Campaign Manager at the Mail & Guardian. This energetic, digital loving lady who loves to laugh shared with us which campaigns she absolutely loves, what makes her tick, what most people don’t know about her .. and more!
Weekly Round Up (24-01-2011)
24. Jan, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXIf you had your nose in the sand last week, let us help you catch up on the latest happenings in digital marketing! Google CEO steps down, UNISA releases research report on advertising behaviour, and Google launches Groupon competitor. Read these and other interesting bits from the week that was, here!
digiVOX Welcomes Tare Makuyana!
18. Jan, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome to Tare Makuyana, digiVOX’s newest, shiniest member!
Spotlight On… Greg Viljoen, Acc Mnger: digiVOX
18. Jan, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXdigiVOX introduces you to yet another of our shiny thinkers and noise makers. Under the spotlight is our ninja of digital, a.k.a. Greg Viljoen, Account Manager at digiVOX. Read on for his thoughts on digital marketing!
Spotlight On… Daan Du Toit, MD: eType SA
11. Jan, 2011 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXThe Spotlight today is on Daan Du Toit, Managing Director of eType SA. Daan shares his excitement of video advertising in SA, why the Old Spice campaign is one of his favourites, and why an emphasis on consumer needs should take centre stage in strategic planning. Read on for more about these and Daan’s other insights …
digiVOX welcomes Greg Viljoen!
06. Jan, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXdigiVOX welcomes Greg Viljoen to the team
digiVOX Gives Back
14. Dec, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXIn lieu of client gifts, it’s tradition at digiVOX every year to give back through contributing to a worthy cause. We had the privilege of spending time with the wonderful children and care-givers of Sive Nathi
Spotlight On… Nick French, Marketing & Sales: Zoopy
13. Dec, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXThis week in our Spotlight On feature we bring you Nick French, Marketing and Sales Manager for Zoopy. Nick shares with us his passion for keeping things local, why self proclaimed “social media experts” should be avoided, and that marinated artichokes will assist in digital marketing. Read these and more of Nick’s insights, here …
Spotlight On… Will Green, MD: Apurimac Media
06. Dec, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday, the spotlight is on Will Green, Managing Director at Apurimac Media. Will shares his thoughts on why preparation is key in ensuring campaign success, the importance of hyper-targeting for the digital marketing industry, and other interesting insights…
Spotlight On… Vincent Maher, Technical Ninja : Motribe
30. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXToday in our Spotlight On feature, we bring you Vincent Maher, Technical Ninja at Motribe. Vincent shares his thoughts on why now is the right time to start embracing mobile marketing, why social media has exploded, and more …
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up (27-11-2010)
29. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXTime again for digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! Last week saw tensions soaring as the world awaited WikiLeaks’ latest document dump, the bunny-crushing videos cause an online backlash and a new TV show focusing on the media and marketing industry, called Media Matters, has premiered. Read these and other interesting finds, here!
Spotlight On… Mark Buwalda, Mister Ananzi
22. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXThis week we bring you Mark Buwalda, Managing Director of Ananzi. Mark shares his thoughts on the digital industry, whether he feels brands know enough about digital marketing,how he chooses his business partners… and more!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! 22-11-2010
22. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXIt’s that time of the week again where digiVOX has taken the time to round up all the important digital marketing news from the week that was. Last week saw the 3rd annual Bookmarks Awards, Google launched an interactive web education book, and Microsoft Windows celebrated its 25th anniversary. Read these and other interesting news, here!
Spotlight On… Bronwen Auret, GM: BDFM Digital
15. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXIn this week’s Spotlight On feature we bring you Bronwen Auret, General Manager of BDFM Online (Business Day & Financial Mail). Bronwen is responsible for driving her team and strategy for BDFM – publishers of Business Day, Financial Mail, Summit and thehomechannel. Bronwen shares her pearls of wisdmon and her take on the digital industry!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! 15-11-2010
15. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWhat an exciting time the past week has been! The Bookmarks Awards have announced their finalists, rumour has it that Facebook is to announce an email system today, and Google Search Ads are to become more visual. Read these and other interesting digital marketing news from the week that was, here!
Spotlight On… Robin Parker, MD: Bizcommunity Publishing
09. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXThis week in our Spotlight On feature, we bring you the Robin Parker, Managing Director of Bizcommunity Publishing. Robin is a seasoned specialist in online content and portals and has spent much of his time developing online businesses on the continent of Africa.
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up 01-11-2010
01. Nov, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXTime again for digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up of digital marketing news for the week that was. Last week saw three big launches, including the MXIT API launch, Myspace’s website overhaul, and Facebook’s Friendship Pages. Read these and other interesting stories, here!
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! 25-10-2010
25. Oct, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXIt’s that time of the week again where we bring you the scoop for the week that was. Last week saw the Web in uproar about Woolworths’ decision to recall a flailing line of Christian magazines, a NASA astronaut checked into Foursquare from space, and Google fails to secure internal privacy policies. Read these interesting bits and more, here!
Spotlight On… Mike Stopforth, CEO: Cerebra
19. Oct, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXMike Stopforth is the CEO of Cerebra, a specialist social media agency based in Johannesburg. Read on for Mike’s philosophy on digital marketing, his advice to online marketers and more
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up 18-10-2010
18. Oct, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWe bring you the latest and greatest for the week that was : Telkom launched its mobile offering, TechEd kicked off, and some great research was made available by PriceWaterhouse and TNS. Find out more about these and other news making stories …
Spotlight On… Herman Manson (@marklives)
12. Oct, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXHerman Manson is a freelance business journalist , media commentator and former founding editor of MediaToolbox. His writing has appeared in newspapers and magazines locally and abroad. He also co-founded Brand Magazine, and is a columnist for Bizcommunity and various other titles. Currently, he blogs at MarkLives.com.
Spotlight On… Warren Moss, Founder and MD: Demographica
05. Oct, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXWarren Moss is the founder and Managing Director of Demographica, a digital database marketing company. Warren shares his thoughts on the importance of authenticity and value in digital marketing and advertising!
Spotlight On… Nikki Cockcroft, CEO: Primedia Online and Prezence Digital
27. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXNikki Cockcroft is the CEO of Primedia Online and Prezence Digital, the Deputy Chair of the DMMA, and Head of the Bookmarks Awards. This busy, vivacious go-getter shares her philosophy on digital marketing, her favourite digital marketing campaign, and her thoughts on the future of digital.
digiVOX’s Friday Round Up!
17. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXDigital marketing news of the week, in retrospect. This week saw the social web go wild for @PigSpotter, Microsoft launched a beta version of Internet Explorer 9, and Twitter introduced a new double page interface design to its web site. Read on for this and more in the week that was.
Spotlight On… Matthew Buckland, MD: Creative Spark and Publisher: Memeburn.com
13. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXMatthew Buckland, MD of Creative Spark and Publisher of Memeburn.com needs no introduction. He was the GM of M&G Online, and is also co-founder of blog aggregator, Amatomu and group editorial blog, Thought Leader.Read his wonderful insights here!
digiVOX’s Friday Round Up!
10. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXdigiVOX’s weekly round up of the top digital marketing and advertising news. This week saw Google’s new Instant Search as the top story, Amazing Race’s watermelon accident going viral and the SA Blog Awards voting coming to a close.
Spotlight On… Hawa Omar, Sales Director: BuzzCity SA
06. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXThis week in Spotlight On, we introduce you to Hawa Omar, Sales Director at BuzzCity South Africa. Omar is responsible for educating the marketplace on Mobile, playing an active role in business development, relationship management, as well as expectation management. Here are her thoughts and tips on Mobile Marketing.
digiVOX’s Friday Round Up
03. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXFor as long as there has been sliced bread Friday has been perceived by many to be the best day of the week! We have decided that we agree with this statement, in so far as this is the best day of the week to share our weekly round up of the weeks digital marketing news. This is here for you to have a one stop pit stop to catch up on what you may have missed from this week.
Spotlight On… Taryn Rigotti, Digital Designer: digiVOX
02. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXdigiVOX introduces you to yet another of our shiny thinkers and noise makers. Under the spotlight is Taryn Rigotti: WOW enthusiast and Digital Designer at digiVOX. Here’s Taryn’s take on the world that is Digital!
digiVOX welcomes Taryn Rigotti!
01. Sep, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome to Taryn Rigotti, who is the newest, shiniest member of the digiVOX team.Taryn joins us as a Digital Designer. Taryn has a solid understanding of design, structure and usability and we intend to use these skills to form a holistic approach to digital marketing, and that includes creative approach.
Spotlight On… Arthur Goldstuck, MD and Founder : World Wide Worx
30. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXArthur Goldstuck requires little introduction. Touted as a pioneer in the South African market in the use of the Internet as a tool for productivity, Arthur heads up World Wide Worx, an independent technology research and strategy organisation, with a focus on technology in business strategy. Read on for more on Arthur and his thoughts around digital marketing.
Spotlight On… Andrea Mitchell, MD and Founder: digiVOX
25. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXUnder the spotlight today is Andrea Mitchell, Managing Director and founder of specialist digital marketing agency, digiVOX. Mitchell is a respected and reputable veteran in the digital field, having been actively involved in this arena since 1997.
Spotlight On… Justin Keats, United Stations : Head Moneyweb Sales & Marketing
23. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXJustin Keats is Head of Moneyweb’s Sales and Marketing at United Stations and is responsible for consulting on the best practises and cross business platform opportunities to marketers. Keats shares his ideas on the future of online and what makes a digital campaign stand out above the rest.
digiVOX’s Manic Monday Mash Up!
23. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXIt’s that time again, where we re-cap the most relevant news from the week that was. Last week saw the launch of Facebook Places, Twitter Tales and more on the Protection of Information Bill. Here’s our pick!
Spotlight On… Nicolle McKenzie, Account Mngr: digiVOX
18. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXVibrant go-getter, Nicolle McKenzie, is the Account Manager at digiVOX. Dame McKenzie is responsible for business development and managing relationships with our awesome clients. Read on for the insights of this multi-talented lady!
Spotlight On… Luke Peters, National Digital Sales Mngr: Media 24
16. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXTime for our weekly Spotlight On feature! This week we chat to Luke Peters, National Digital Sales Manager of Media 24 Magazines who is responsible for creating opportunities and strategies for clients within the digital arena. Read on for more ..
digiVOX’s 7 Step Guide to getting Digital Marketing to work for your brand
16. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWith an abundance of self-help information available on the web, it’s not surprising that many deem themselves “experts” on certain topics they’ve read up about. However, combining this knowledge with the help of people who know what they’re doing is ultimately the most efficient solution.
digiVOX’s Tuned In Tuesday!
10. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWe’ve rounded up the best of the web for the week that was, to keep you in the loop of the world of digital! Here is our pick for last week
Spotlight On… Denvor Daniels. Head of Media: digiVOX
04. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXdigiVOX introduces you to the team that is the VOXters! Under the spotlight is Denvor Daniels: the empathic patriarch of the office and car enthusiast who heads up Media at digiVOX.
Spotlight On … Anne Van Rensburg. Media Director : Jupiter Drawing Room
02. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXAnne Van Rensburg is the fun loving Media Director of The Jupiter Drawing Room, Cape Town. Read on for Anne’s views on digital marketing, and her experiences on the media jury at the recent 2010 Cannes Lions awards.
digiVOX’s Manic Monday Catch Up!
02. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXBusy? Not enough time to peruse the web, social media and your RSS feed? Not to fear! We’ve rounded up the best of the web in digital and will present the pick of the week every Monday for you to catch up on! Read on for what was cooking last week.
digiVOX welcomes Nicolle McKenzie
02. Aug, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome to Nicolle McKenzie, our newest shiniest member of digiVOX.
Nicolle (aka Nikki or Nix) joins us as Account Manager, and will be ensuring that all our awesome clients’ digital marketing initiatives are carried out with the fine precision and detail.
Spotlight On … Lisa Ganamfana. Snr Campaign Manager : digiVOX
28. Jul, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXVibrant digiVOX diva, Lisa Ganamfana is digiVOX’s Senior Campaign Manager and is responsible for overseeing implementation and delivery on our Search, Desktop, Mobile and Social Networks ad campaigns. Lisa shares her thoughts!
Spotlight On … Helene Lindsay. Digital Director : New Media Publishing
26. Jul, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXHelene Lindsay is the boisterous brain behind New Media Publishing’s foray into non-print channels, where as Digital Director, she ensures that the driving of the online extensions of the New Media Publishing titles transpires effortlessly. Read on for Lindsay’s take on the weird and wonderful world that is digital!
Spotlight On … Craig Stack. Campaign Manager : digiVOX
21. Jul, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXCraig Stack, socialite of note and Campaign Manager at digiVOX shares his thoughts on digital media, the future of online, and his passions away from the screen!
Spotlight On … Gavin Ruiters. Account Mngr : The Space Station
19. Jul, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXContinuing with our Spotlight On interviews, we introduce you to Gavin Ruiters, an Account Manager from The Space Station. Read on for more about this laid back, easy going, online fanatic.
Spotlight On …. Nazia Rajab. Google Acc Mngr, AdMob
13. Jul, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Industry Expert Insights • by digiVOXWe’ve planned a series of interviews with various industry experts, to give you all a bit of insight into the world of digital marketing. Our first guest under the spotlight is Nazia Rajab, Google Account Manager of AdMob. This bright and beautiful industry expert shares her thoughts on the digital landscape and how to leverage mobile for your brand!
digiVOX welcomes Denvor Daniels
30. Jun, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWe welcome Denvor Daniels as our new Head of Media , and resident gentle giant.
“Digital not replacing traditional marketing”. Is this for real?
26. Mar, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXJonathan Allan-Barrett of digiVOX expresses our thoughts on this really tired and boring debate.. A couple of weeks ago there was an article on Bizcommunity that caused a bit of stir between those who are pro digital and those who are pro traditional. We, at digiVOX can’t see the relevance of this argument. And let [...]
Our Bookmarks pixel award returns home
19. Mar, 2010 • Categories: Blog, digiVOX Brags • by digiVOXWe’re so thrilled to have our pixel back! After having this award proudly handed over to us in November 2009 at the prestigious Bookmarks awards ceremony, it went off again to be engraved. Finally, it has returned home, reminding us once again of just how much we have achieved in a short space of time. [...]
We’re hiring!
09. Mar, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXDue to our very rapid success, we’re on the hunt for a couple of awesome new team members to compliment our existing awesome team. The first : Junior Social Media Rockstar. Responsibilities : Monitoring of social media mentions through use of third party reporting tool, and compiling reports. This position will be based in Cape Town, with [...]
Habari Media and MSN join digiVOX in Earth Hour support
02. Mar, 2010 • Categories: Blog • by digiVOXHabari has joined other generious media owners and pledged R50,000′s worth of banner inventory on MSN. The total value of the campaign is now R 1,420,815.00! Thanks again, everyone! Read our previous post here
digiVOX welcomes Craig Stack
01. Mar, 2010 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXWelcome to Craig Stack, our newest, shiniest member of digiVOX. Craig joins us as a Junior Campaign Manager, who will be working closely with Lisa to ensure that every digital campaign is running efficiently and every step of our clients’ digital marketing initiatives are reported on. We’re not sure if Craig was just trying to impress us, but [...]
digiVOX helps put out the lights for Earth Hour
24. Feb, 2010 • Categories: Blog, digiVOX Brags • by digiVOXWhen AtPlay, the interactive division of Saatchi & Saatchi approached us to help drive awareness and exposure for WWF’s (The World Wide Fund for Nature) Earth Hour initiative, we jumped into action; putting our well oiled online publisher relationships to work. For Earth Hour 2010, the WWF aims to inspire as many South Africans as possible to switch off [...]
2010 Trends
22. Jan, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Predictions • by digiVOXHear what digiVOX anticipates seeing in the year ahead as shared by Andrea Mitchell (MD : digiVOX) The Digital Edge
2009 in Review
22. Jan, 2010 • Categories: Blog, Predictions • by digiVOXListen to Andrea Mitchell (MD : digiVOX) talk about the year that was, along with some other industry pro’s The Digital Edge
digiVOX takes home Bronze at The Bookmark Awards
13. Nov, 2009 • Categories: Blog, digiVOX Brags • by digiVOXPublished on BizCommunity on 13 November 2009
digiVOX’s Weekly Round Up! (07-03-2011)
07. Mar, 2011 • Categories: Blog, General • by digiVOXCatch up with the latest digital industry news with digiVOX’s Weekly Round up! In the news: Facebook releases robust updates to its comments plugin, Bing adding instant search and Charlie Sheen sets Twitter record. Read on for these and other interesting bits from the week that was!
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