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Cheaper Internet access from MWeb; News24, Opera Mini partnerApart from the launch of TopTV, this morning, Thursday, 18 March 2010, saw MWeb with the support of its parent company Naspers announce that it is now offering cheap uncapped ADSL packages for South Africa which should have a dramatic effect on the country's Internet usage, and Opera Software has partnered with News24.com to provide one-click access to the News24 mobisite, http://m.news24.com, direct from the Opera Mini browser. 18 Mar 2010 Trudon warns again about SMS scamAnother scam SMS message, purportedly from Trudon Mobile, has been denounced as a fraud. 15 Mar 2010 South African contingent off to SXSWAUSTIN, TEXAS: SXSWeek kicks off tomorrow, Friday 12 March until Sunday, 21 March 2010, and this year an entire contingent of South African media, advertising, social media and mobile media professionals have been descending upon Austin, Texas, over the past couple of days to attend this convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. 11 Mar 2010 New graduates ready to discover VodacomThe Vodacom Discover graduate programme, an extension and consolidation of existing graduate programmes, welcomed 23 new graduate students on 1 March 2010. 8 Mar 2010 Get SuperSport on iPhone freeThe launch of the free iPhone application offering sports fans real-time access to the latest sports news and scores, no matter where they are has proved popular. 2 Mar 2010 MIPTV gets keynote from SkyJeremy Darroch, chief executive of Sky, the £20bn (about R240bn) British home entertainment and communications company, will deliver a keynote address at MIPTV on Wednesday 14 April 2010. 10 Feb 2010 Trudon, Chevron warn of SMS scamA scam SMS message, purportedly from Chevron UK and Trudon Mobile, has been denounced as a fraud by both parties and reported to the police in both the UK and South Africa. 14 Jan 2010 Marketing award for online strategyIn recognition for her role in encapsulating Tsogo Sun Gaming's vision to expand its online presence, developing an online strategy and integrating it into the group's marketing strategy, and bringing the rest of the marketing team to an enhanced level of understanding and knowledge of the online space, Debbie Klintworth has been awarded the group's 'Go Further' marketing award. 11 Dec 2009 Digital, marketing recruitment from ITOIT recruitment specialists ITO Resources has launched a dedicated division specialising in digital and marketing positions, it announced on Wednesday, 9 December 2009. 10 Dec 2009 Tech Check at Nedbank GolfThe 'BlackBerry Tech Check powered by Nashua Mobile' facility gives golf fans attending the Nedbank Golf Challenge, now on at Sun City, a safe place to store technology gadgets such as cellphones and MP3 players, for safekeeping since they are not allowed on the golf course. 4 Dec 2009 US mobile operator gears up for 2010, AfricaEarlier this week, the US-based SMSStreamer.mobi brand by Cole Solutions began operating in the local market, with a promise to help make next year's FIFA World Cup a success by delivering quality 2010 content. 23 Oct 2009 Award-winning animators backEmma Kaye and Jacquie Trowell have reunited as an animation production team for TV and mobile phone content for Southern Africa. 13 Oct 2009 Live tweeting from Mobile Web AfricaThe inaugural two-day Mobile Web Africa, for which Bizcommunity.com is a media partner, kicked off yesterday morning, Tuesday, 13 October 2009, at the Michaelangelo Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. 13 Oct 2009 Download BlackBerry messagingUsers of BlackBerry smartphone operating on a wireless service data plan with software version 4.5 and later can download BlackBerry Messenger 2.5, an instant messaging service designed for smartphones. 9 Oct 2009 Second Asian launch for MMAMANILA, PHILIPPINES: The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) launched its second Asian local council yesterday, Wednesday, 26 August 2009, in partnership with the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP). 27 Aug 2009 Nokia World Day 2009 in Germany via webcastNokia is hosting Nokia World Day in Stuttgart, Germany, 2 - 3 September 2009. 27 Aug 2009 Register now for The Thinking Mobile Conference SeriesRegistration is open for The Thinking Mobile Conference Series. 13 Aug 2009 Small screen offers local video contentMedias recently launched a dedicated mobile video entertainment service, http://infinit.mobi, which will be offer ‘made for mobile' TV shows (mobisodes), including a horror series and a crime/thriller series, lots of local music, tips and tricks, game previews and more. 31 Jul 2009 German mobile platform claims faster growth than FacebookWith a claimed growth rate of more than 100% in the last six months, German mobile community qeep says it reached the 2 million-user mark earlier this week. 30 Jul 2009 Mobile marketing course at UCTThe mobile marketing course at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, running 29 - 31 July 2009, is designed to give insights into the fields of mobile marketing, information systems, telecommunications, experiential marketing and learning processes. 22 Jul 2009 SA family wins US trip with AstrosWillem Barnard and his family will soon be jetting off to the US to experience the excitement of space travel up close and personal. 20 Jul 2009 New community translation service from BuzzCityBuzzCity (www.buzzcity.com), a provider of global wireless communities and consumer services, recently announced the availability of a community translation service across its mobile social network, myGamma. 22 Jun 2009 Corporate SMS system keeps Tshwane University connectedA corporate SMS system from Vox Orion has enabled staff and students at The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) to keep in touch more easily. 12 Jun 2009 Arrive Alive uses mobile site to boost road safetyA newly designed mobile road safety website has been made available by Arrive Alive in an effort to help curb road accidents and enhance the safety of road users in South Africa. 4 Jun 2009 South Africans shortlisted for MeffysVodacom has been shortlisted twice and MxiT once for the Meffys, the Mobile Entertainment Awards, 2009. 28 May 2009 IFRA XMA Cross Media deadline extendedThe deadline for registering for the IFRA XMA Cross Media Awards 2009 has been extended until 15 June 2009. 14 May 2009 Steadily growing Mobile Marketing Association now in IndiaThe Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) announced the launch of its India Local Council last week. 11 May 2009 Reminder: SAB Sports Journalist Awards close 15 MayEntries for the SAB Sports Journalist of the Year Awards close next Friday, 15 May 2009. 6 May 2009 MTN partners Garmap for cellphone GPSMTN has partnered with Garmap, a provider of satellite navigation and mapping services in South Africa, to provide the next generation of Garmap for Mobile Online on BlackBerry smartphones. 31 Mar 2009 MMA membership exceeds 700Earlier this week, the Mobile Marketing Association announced that it had surpassed 725 member companies globally. 19 Feb 2009 |
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