[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Fresh from scoring a sudden death goal at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which saw the number of tourists skyrocketing for the first time in 15 years, South Africa is looking to build upon that success - this time however, focusing all its marketing efforts to promote domestic destinations, many of which are a paradise of biodiversity and fun.

Neo South Africa, part of Ogilvy South Africa, announced yesterday, Wednesday, 1 September 2010 the acquisition of Christine Da Silva and her team, all previously at local online marketing company, Altersage, to bring SEO and paid search expertise in-house. At the same time, Digitalmark has announced its acquisition of Internet AdSales (IAS), giving online advertisers access to over 200 niche sites.

[Samantha Louis] While there is always a need for the Fourth Estate to maintain accountability and to practise their craft responsibly, I do not believe that a media appeals tribunal, as proposed by the ANC, is the answer.

Critical issues facing the marketing industry will be tabled at the Marketing Association of South Africa's meeting on 29 September 2010 for discussion by business leaders and senior marketers. The chair, Brenda Koornneef invites both members and non-members to join in with the aim of arriving at action resolutions.

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The SABC and the DA are again at each other's throats, and looking by the intensity in which the two belligerents continue to exchange blows over the alleged 'news-for-sale-at R217 756.85' scandal, it looks like there is no end in sight for the fight.

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