Social media

Obama warns against the perils of social media

Former US President Barack Obama has warned against the perils of consuming news only through social media at a conference in New Delhi, India. Speaking to…

Julia Breakey News • 1 Dec 2017

MiniMeme Podcast: How a social media detox changed our daily lives

Last week, Julia Breakey and Daniel Mpala challenged themselves to a week-long social media detox. No Facebook, no Twitter, no Instagram, no YouTube. They…

Julia Breakey BurnCast • 23 Nov 2017

DStv launches VOOV’s ‘world first’ live streaming social channel

A new channel heading to DStv aims to meld social media, live-streaming and traditional television. Dubbed #VOOVTV, the channel will let users to send…

Andy Walker, former editor TV & Movies • 17 Nov 2017

Somaliland, Zimbabwe crack down on social media

Somaliland, the self-declared republic in northwestern Somalia, and Zimbabwe have cracked down on social media in the face of current and upcoming elections. Somaliland…

Julia Breakey News • 13 Nov 2017

‘Heroic’ outgoing Twitter employee deletes Trump’s account

On their last day at the company, a Twitter employee removed US President Donald Trump’s infamous account from the platform. Twitter first blamed “human…

Julia Breakey Twitter • 3 Nov 2017

#Matric2017: SA wishes students well on Twitter

Can you remember the nerves you felt when walking into that exam venue to write your final paper? Twitter does, and has subsequently bestowed…

Staff Reporter News • 23 Oct 2017

Donald Trump claims he wouldn’t be president without social media

In a world devoid of Twitter and other social media platforms, would Donald Trump be the president of the United States? Probably not, and…

Andy Walker, former editor News • 23 Oct 2017

Why social is broken and how we can fix it: Q&A with Caleb Gardner

You may or may not know who Caleb Gardner is, but he’s got a lot to say and is articulate when he says it….

Paul Armstrong Interviews • 5 Mar 2014

7 quick lessons you can learn from Phil, the guy screwing up your social presence

As they both crossed the left leg over the right, Bob and Phil looked at each other knowingly: they were entrepreneurs, because it said…

Dale Ferreira Humour • 28 Feb 2014

How to save yourself a ton on community management: Q&A with Beatrix founder Jon Yongfook Cockle

Move over Buffer, Beatrix is a small startup with big ambitions that could upset the content world. Not only are they tackling a difficult…

Paul Armstrong Ads & Marketing • 26 Feb 2014

All social media isn’t for everyone: here’s why

Has it ever pained you that your favourite toilet paper brand doesn’t have a Facebook page? Does it annoy you that your breakfast cereal…

Thandi Guilherme Social • 21 Feb 2014

Should franchise employees be restricted from using social media?

Are franchise employees spending too much time on social networks in South Africa? As a franchisor or franchisee, have you ever considered the impact…

David Lees Social • 17 Feb 2014

Here’s a reminder of why you should measure the value of your social conversations

When it comes to investing in a new marketing medium or service, a very big part of the decision is the potential ROI the…

Anton Koekemoer Ads & Marketing • 10 Feb 2014

Your company shouldn’t just be on social, the top execs should be too

It’s 2014 and social media might still be just be a buzzword for many, but in reality, a number of businesses are using this…

Anton Koekemoer Ads & Marketing • 3 Feb 2014

For the good of the industry: why social media types should stop bickering and pull together

I want you to pay attention. What I am going to say, I am going to say deliberately. This build up is important, so…

Dale Ferreira Ads & Marketing • 28 Jan 2014

8 things you need to know about transparency in your social marketing efforts

Transparency implies openness, disclosing relevant information to the right people at the right time, in the right way – and is one of the…

Anton Koekemoer Ads & Marketing • 27 Jan 2014

2014 is going to be big: big data gathering, social sharing, content marketing, UX optimising big!

We’re officially into 2014 and we are looking forward to the potential that the online environment provides to the business community. 2012 and 2013…

Rhys Downard Ads & Marketing • 14 Jan 2014

Playing the hate game: agencies vs clients

I get the pleasure of speaking to various people at multiple digital agencies thanks to my line of work and the complaint is universal:…

Saul Kropman Ads & Marketing • 10 Jan 2014

What lessons can we take into 2014 from one of 2013’s best Twitter exchanges?

Recently, UK service provider Tesco Mobile caused a welcome diversion from the November Blues when it engaged in a (by all accounts) spontaneous “Tweet-off”…

Julia Smuts Louw Ads & Marketing • 9 Jan 2014

Stop dithering about social ROI and just measure it

“How are we going to measure the ROI of our social media marketing campaign?” This question is often asked and I’m sure you have…

Anton Koekemoer Ads & Marketing • 7 Jan 2014

3 social media resolutions you need to keep in 2014

There are many, many, social media faux pas, so in light of a new year on the brink what will your social media new…

Megan Bernstein Social • 6 Jan 2014

Billions of users and tweets per minute: social media in 2013 by the numbers

When it comes to social media, it’s sometimes hard to wrap your head around what’s going on in a rapidly shifting world of tweets,…

Lauren Granger Social • 30 Dec 2013

5 things Justine Sacco’s ill-advised tweet taught us about the nature of social media

Poor Justine Sacco. She is definitely not having a very merry Christmas. Caught in an international mess, sending out a tweet she thought was…

Mich Atagana Social • 24 Dec 2013

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