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#33Rock

// July 13th, 2009 // 5 Comments » // Events // Events

Just turned 33 and as far as I am concerned it's the new 23. [ continue reading here ]

On my move to Avusa Media

// July 1st, 2009 // 10 Comments » // Breaking News // Breaking News

It would seem that I am a corporate serial monogamist.I am taking up the position of General Manager Online at Avusa Media after 4.5 successful years at Naspers. My thoughts on the matter >>

And ..the one time at …# Geekretreat

// June 22nd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Events // Events

The inaugural SA Geekretreat 2009 was challenging, inspirational and a truck-load of fun. [ continue reading here ]

Um…Who do I have to tweet to get on a list?

// June 16th, 2009 // 8 Comments » // Analysis // Analysis

You know lists are dangerous things. We all love them, but we all hate to be left off them right? [ continue reading here ]

We saved dem puppies

// June 10th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // Breaking News // Breaking News

I was having a crappy day until JP van der Spuy alerted me to the fact that banter from a few days ago had resulted in the heroic saving of puppies from the humiliation of being auctioned online like old trinkets. [ continue reading here ]

News24 – the road to redesign

// May 31st, 2009 // 8 Comments » // Analysis // Analysis

The News24 redesign is not ground-breaking or incredible, it’s not original, it’s not going to win a prize for innovation – but it is profoundly significant in SA online history and for the News24 business. My views on finally getting there. [ continue reading here ]

Who’s who in the SA online publishing Zoo?

// May 11th, 2009 // 5 Comments » // Analysis // Analysis

When we as an industry gets caught up in the hype of innovation we look forward with waves of anticipation but seldom look back to wonder if promises of success were met. Here's a peek. [ continue reading here ]

Which sites did South Africans visit for election 2009 news?

// May 3rd, 2009 // 5 Comments » // Analysis // Analysis

Just a quick post to reveal where most South Africans went for their election 2009 news. I dipped into Nielsen//NetRating stats for an "apples with apples" view on the situation. 702 Talk radio surprised and News24 peaked over 300,000 users on the day after voting. [ continue reading here ]

Twitter not hacked – database bug

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Breaking News, Social Media // Breaking News, Social Media

So yes - I did get a little excited yesterday with the strange occurrences in my Twitter-verse that led me to believe they had been hacked - even to the extent that I sent my post link to TechCrunch for investigation. Alas they did not - but Twitter was very good in replying that it was in fact a bug.

Has Twitter been hacked?

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Breaking News // Breaking News

So, naturally I was elated that I had 2 more requests to follow me on Twitter - but then it all became a little strange.When I received a request from “startameliaup” and accepted it - the confirmation read that “Fundraising_Now” would now receive all my updates! Fishy. [ continue reading here ]