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April 17, 2013

Why You Need To Consider Digital Mapping For Your Online Budget: mapIT

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Digital mapping is becoming increasingly essential in an age where technology is no longer a choice. Etienne Louw has embraced the possibilities that digital provides when it comes to mapping and location based data. We chat to him about how mapIT began and what this accurate product means for businesses around the world. He also explains the personalisation of layering and the benefits that many people are not aware of when considering online maps. Read Further

April 12, 2013

If You Are In Digital, You Have A Responsibility: Co-Founder Of GoMetro Explains

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Concocted by Wendy Tayler

We wanted to find out more about the engineer-turned-programmer who decided to create an app that gave commuters relevant information about travelling by train. Justin Coetzee is the co-founder of GoMetro – an app that has changed the way South Africans use MetroRail, and the way we see digital merging with public services. Read Further

April 9, 2013

Heavy Chef Exclusive Interview With Sir Richard Branson On Digital Entrepreneurship

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Concocted by Wendy Tayler

We were truly privileged to have the opportunity to pick the brain of undoubtedly the greatest entrepreneur of our time – Sir Richard Branson. While he was in South Africa, he shared some gems with us about digital entrepreneurship, what we can learn from UK businesses, creating a diverse brand, and the biggest mistake start-ups make. Read Further

March 13, 2013

Online Conversations Report – Content 2013 Conference [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Concocted by Wendy Tayler

Two weeks ago we attended “Content 2013” – A truly comprehensive content marketing conference. With the theme of the ‘whole story of content marketing’, the two-day conference provided an inclusive and interactive forum.

The online conversations trended on Twitter. This BrandsEye infographic details the 1316 online conversations that took place over the two days – resulting in over 2 million opportunities to see. Read Further

March 11, 2013

Heavy Chef March Session Review: Andrew Smith (Yuppiechef) And Nikki Cockcroft (Woolworths Online) on E-commerce

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Concocted by Wendy Tayler

Our first Johannesburg Heavy Chef session for 2013 hosted Nikki Cockcroft who heads up Woolworths Digital, and Andrew Smith; the co-founder of one of South Africa’s most loved brands – Yuppiechef. With the focus on E-commerce, we saw two very different stories of success. Both inspiring and dynamic. Read Further

March 5, 2013

How Will Online Content Be Restructured In The Future?

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Concocted by Wendy Tayler

Content remains king in 2013, but as Greg Ciotti describes, in order to stand out in the future, that content needs to become more visual and interactive. We chat to Greg who is the marketing strategist for Help Scout – an invisible email support software for startups and small businesses. He is also the founder of Sparring Mind, the behavioral psychology blog with over 100,000 readers. Read Further

March 4, 2013

How Group Buying Will Evolve: CEO Of Groupon Shares His Thoughts

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Concocted by Wendy Tayler

Daniel Guasco is the CEO of Groupon South Africa. After co-founding Twangoo which was later acquired by Groupon, he has led the coupon website to great success. We speak to Daniel about how it differs from other group buying deal sites and his thoughts for this method of consuming in the future. Read Further

February 13, 2013

The Importance Of Advertising On Mobile: Director Of 2Go IM Service Shares Stats

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Concocted by Wendy Tayler

With mobile growing at a rapid pace, instant messaging is one of the most popular ways for people to stay connected at a cheaper rate than text messaging. It also allows users the opportunity to meet new people. We speak to Marc Herson, Director at 2go, a successful and free IM service for mobile with over 20 million registered users. We also get some great advice for advertisers wanting to target IM users. Read Further

February 8, 2013

SMMEs: Win A Business Makeover Worth R150 000 From Telkom Business

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Concocted by Mike Perk

Telkom Business is giving small, medium and micro enterprises the rare chance to win their share of R750 000 towards a business makeover. The five lucky winners will receive R150 000 each worth of prizes to help boost their business and put them ahead of the game. Read Further