There will be many kinds of fall-out from last week’s BlackBerry outage. One is how people respond to the desolation of disconnection, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.
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BlackBerry brand so powerful in SA, consumers associate it with their right to communications
The BlackBerry brand in South Africa found itself in the midst of two seemingly disastrous public relations crises in the past two weeks. But, says ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK, both events said more about the power of the brand, and the fall-out gave it even more strength.
Data dreams come true
The last two weeks saw massive price cuts in mobile broadband data charges – but a few nightmares still lurk in our broadband bills, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK .
SA races for RICA deadline; 3.6m still outside net
Around 3.6-million South African mobile accounts have not yet been registered as the RICA deadline arrives. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK sums up the state of play.
New Media adapts strategy for digital world
Firms such as New Media (formerly New Media Publishing) have always positioned themselves as the meeting point between content and marketing. Now they are moving away from pulp and ink (though it remains a large and profitable chunk of the business) towards multiple platforms including mobile, the web and tablets.
Give them heart – David Moffatt & Mark Tomlinson
David Moffatt doesn’t get called a rock star just because be designed a Wordpress theme. The guy actually rocks as lead guitarist of indie rock band The Dirty Skirts when he isn’t running his digital agency HelloComputer alongside business partner Mark Tomlinson. Together they have created what quite a few people refer to as one of the hottest indie digital specialists around.
Vodacom name will stay for at least another five years
by Herman Manson. Discussions on rebranding Vodacom have been happening since the world’s biggest telecom brand, Vodafone, announced it would take a majority (65%) share in late 2008, in line with its global practice for majority shareholdings to trade under its corporate branding.
DDB/Draftfcb furore highlights industry confidentiality issues
A sparring match between Vodacom and Cell C has upended the advertising industry and lead to heated debate on whether or not it’s possible for agencies to effectively protect confidential client information.
Vodacom hit by Nepotism scandal. Brought to you by Vodacom.
Vodacom hit by Nepotism scandal – Sunday Times
Congo partner accuses Vodacom of fraud – TechCentral
The disintermediation of GSM operators
The disintermediation of GSM operators: Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are at serious risk of losing revenue to disruptive startups in the next 12 to 24 months.