Keller Fay Group and Bazaarvoice study finds altruism drives online reviewers: A United States survey of over 1,300 reviewers shows strong majority are motivated by a desire to give back to brand and community. 19 Dec 2007
A new study shows that value-conscious holiday shoppers are influenced most by coupons, newspaper inserts and word of mouth - and it seems that 78% can't identify a favourite holiday TV commercial. 18 Dec 2007
A new study by The Nielsen Company says that younger adult viewers are two-and-a-half times more likely than older viewers to be technologically proactive in catching up on television shows they missed. 18 Dec 2007
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has decided to set up a Joint Venture (JV) with Smollan Holdings of South Africa and the JV will be operational from January 1, 2008. The strategic tie-up aims to build long-term capabilities and bring ‘in-store' execution focus in servicing the company's modern trade customers. 14 Dec 2007
Gen-health Medical Scheme has received an initial claims paying ability rating of A from independent rating company, Global Credit Rating (GCR). 14 Dec 2007
Google News has been tweaking its algorithm to show more updated and fresh stories as well as identifying the local news media which would be covering stories which may become global events writes Sharad Jain on the Google News Blog. 14 Dec 2007
Having worked with web sites for the past eleven years, I've seen a LOT of errors, poor judgment and embarrassing gaffs on the web. 14 Dec 2007
It has been well documented that user-generated reviews (a social media tactic) can and will increase sales. 14 Dec 2007
According to a new TNS Media Intelligence Report, the Radio Advertising Bureau reports that Network Radio ad spending was driven by heavy investment from retail and automotive in the United States. Total retail grew 42% in 3rd quarter and nearly and automotive increased 70% in 3rd Quarter. 14 Dec 2007
Gateway Theatre of Shopping has recently launched their new exciting customer relationship program, called Gateway Imagine. 14 Dec 2007
Esprit, the international lifestyle brand opened its first South African store at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday, 1 December. Situated amongst a host of international fashion brands on the upper level of the newly expanded Victoria Wharf, the store carries the latest designs, covering both Women's and Men's collections. A second store will open in Canal Walk at the end of December. 14 Dec 2007
Welcome, guys and gals, to this year's guide to gifts for geeks. Over the course of a year, I get to try literally hundreds of different products in my roles as a columnist for the Houston Chronicle, reviews director for the iPod Observer, and columnist for the Mac Observer. (I know, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it.) 14 Dec 2007
South Africa's second oldest public square, Greenmarket Square in Cape Town, is to receive the largest multi-million Rand facelift in its 300-year existence. 13 Dec 2007
The majority of Africans who acquire training abroad are returning home because of the benefits derived from their knowledge to their communities and countries at large. 13 Dec 2007
Despite the disconnect existing between plant floor and enterprise systems for some time, it is only in the last few years that manufacturers have really started to try to address and solve the issue. In a new report, Linking plant floor and enterprise systems for greater manufacturing agility, independent market analyst Datamonitor examines the priorities manufacturers are placing on linking various plant floor and enterprise systems. 13 Dec 2007
South Africa has been ranked as the 18th most attractive foreign direct investment destination worldwide. 13 Dec 2007
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a World Bank Group member, has confirmed it is supporting a new investment in Madagascar to address the need for reforms in the country's customs clearance process. 13 Dec 2007
Cricket Australia (CA), the governing body of one of Australia's favourite sports, is trying to force all photographers and agencies to sign a new contract before they enter a cricket ground. 13 Dec 2007
Sweden's Dagens Nyheter has launched the world's first "newspaper" telephone: a cellphone offering the daily's subscribers access to its website. 13 Dec 2007
Updating global ad forecasts, ZenithOptimedia provides new projections that lowers US advertising growth from the previous 3.3% in 2007 to a now expected 2.5% primarily due to a credit squeeze and continued slump in housing market. 13 Dec 2007
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