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Zimly now supports Chromecast! Use Chromecast with Zimly to send your videos stored on computer to the big screen TV!
The functions of media player and streaming player are combined into one app! You can enjoy songs and videos from Windows PC or Mac with auto conversion. It needs no manual encoding and complicated network settings. Simply play them on your Android. Not only can you stream but you can also enjoy all of your media stored in your Android. Great design and usability make for a great user experience. Zimly is the solution to all of your media needs. And all of this is available for FREE!
1. Streams songs and videos in computer right on your Android
- There is no need for encoding. Zimly automatically converts all file formats (AVI, MKV, FLV, TS, ASF, MP4, MOV, etc.)
2. Plays media just like your default media player
- You can play all of your media contents stored locally in your Android.
3. Easy and simple connection process
- It is done with minimal configuration through just a 9-digit PIN. You can also connect with your Facebook or Google account.
4. Great design and usability
- All of the key functions are at your fingertips in a user-friendly UI.
5. Enjoy videos in HD with no downtime
- Fast loading and fast seeking in a continuous streaming.
6. Enjoy media offline by downloading contents onto your Android
- You can download contents from computer to your Android so they can be enjoyed later when you are offline.
7. Lyrics and subtitles support
- 2.5 million lyrics database offers lyrics to your songs.
- Displays subtitles in SMI and SRT formats.
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CM Backup - Safe,Cloud,Speedy
Why you need CM Backup:
All your important and irreplaceable things like contacts, messages and photos are at risk when they're only kept on a single device. By backing them up to our secure servers, you can ensure that they're still available to you in the event that your device is ever lost, stolen or damaged.
Please don't worry, everything you have backed up in the cloud can be only viewed by yourself and it's totally safe with us!
• Contacts backup & restore (Avatars, birthdays etc.)
• Messages backup & restore (SMS, MMS, text messages and Hangouts)
• Call logs backup & restore (Phone only)
• Photos backup & restore
• Web Browser Bookmarks backup & restore
• Calendars backup & restore
• Alarms backup & restore
• Dictionary backup & restore (Input methods)
• Intelligent file transfer: super-fast backup and restore speed!
• Secure data transfer (SSL) and storage (256-AES) on Amazon S3 servers
• Photo slimming: Compress your photos and move the original ones to the cloud, saving phone space.
• Scheduled backup: automatically backup important items every day.
• Task list view: Check the history of your activities.
• View your backup items on the web: https:\\cloud.cmcm.com
• Multilanguage support
• No root or other authorities required
★ What you can do with CM Backup:
• Import all of your contacts and data to a new phone if your old one is lost or you upgrade
• One tap to move data to a new device and backup all files
• Free up memory: extend your storage by saving your stuff in the cloud
• View your stuff on the web by desktop: access https://cloud.cmcm.com
• Easiest way to manage the cloud space of Clean Master
• Best way to manage the cloud space of CM Security
★ Requested permissions:
Read & modify your contacts
It is used for Contacts backup feature, which allow our app to backup/restore your contacts.
Edit & read your text messages
It is used for SMS backup feature, which allow our app to backup/restore your messages (SMS/MMS/Hangouts)
Privacy Policy: http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/cmbackup/privacy.html
Terms of Use: http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/cmbackup/terms-of-use.html
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Official Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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• Browse all your OneDrive files and files shared with you.
• Automatically upload photos and videos to your personal OneDrive account using Camera backup.
• Share your files.
• Move, delete, and rename files, and create new folders.
• Open your OneDrive files in other apps, including Office apps.
• Quickly get to documents you've recently opened.
• Search for your files and folders.
For you to sign in to OneDrive for Business, your organization needs to have a qualifying SharePoint Online or Office 365 business subscription plan. You can't sign in with an account from an on-premises directory.
Camera backup, search, sort, and the ability to add OneDrive for Business accounts are available only on devices running Android 4.0 or later.
Cloud Mail.Ru
Cloud Mail.Ru for Android - a free service for saving photos, videos, music, presentations, documents and other files. Install Cloud Mail.Ru and get free 25 GB on your virtual disk!
With Cloud Mail.Ru all your files will always be at hand. Upload your files to your cloud drive and they will automatically be available on all your devices.
* Upload photos from your mobile phone. Adjust the automatic "save to disk" in your cloud Camera Uploads. In order to save bandwidth, it is recommended to perform downloads while connected to a Wi-Fi.
* Share files and folders with friends and colleagues in just one click.
* Save bandwidth - you can send a link to a image, video or document by SMS, e-mail, instant messenger or through a social network.
* Cloud Mail.Ru for Android allows you to watch videos and listen to music. View MS Office documents: Word, Excel, Power Point, PDF, as well as files in other formats (on some models requires additional program installation).
* Manage your files from anywhere - rename, delete, move them between folders.
* Create shared folders with other users, add any files together. Use shared folders with friends to collect photos from party or travelling. Work with documents in groups, using shared folder with colleagues. Collect and share family memories - all family members can add photos and videos in a shared album.
* Keep your important files in a safe storage location! No matter what happens to your drive on your PC or phone, all your files stored in the Cloud will stay intact.
* The Cloud Mail.Ru app is available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone smartphones.
* You do not need any wires, flash drives and memory cards. All you need is the free app Cloud Mail.Ru and internet connection.
The application has been tested and is compatible with Android version 4.0 and later.
JoeVLC Video Player
Features (from VLC):
+Plays all files, in all formats, like the classic VLC.
+Audio and video media library, with full search.
+Support for network streams, including HLS.
My Webste: http://josephpcohen.com/
Super-Bright LED Flashlight
- Super Bright Flashlight - Guaranteed!
- Convenient - Switch On/Off the light just like using a real flashlight
- Strobe/Blinking Mode supported - Blinking frequency adjustable
- Stunning graphics - This is the most beautiful flashlight you can get in hand!
ASTRO File Manager with Cloud
Organize, view, and retrieve all of your pictures, music, videos, & documents; built-in app backup & task killer; manage all your files regardless of where they are stored (in a cloud or on another device such as):
* Phone
* Tablet
* Clouds (Dropbox, Google Drive, Facebook, Box & SkyDrive)
* PC, Mac, Linux (via networking)
Click here to ask to join our Beta Test Google + Group: http://plus.google.com/b/103095216021321867726/communities/106251776630475861309
Ever try to find a file but can't remember where you put it? ASTRO has the most robust technology to search phones or search for files in the mobile world, giving you the ability to do anything from broad searches across all locations mentioned above for types of content (pics, music, videos, etc.) to very specific file searches based on file name, size, location, etc. And, with ASTRO's unique "CLOUD HOPPING (TM)", you can move files from one cloud to another in a single copy or move/paste - without having to download them first before sending to your destination cloud!
What are some of the benefits to ASTRO's new file Indexing functionality:
- After your first search, results are almost instantaneous across all indexed locations (mobile device, clouds, networked locations)
- If you are offline, you can still search for files that have been indexed.
- Eliminates redundant network calls in ASTRO, making some file search operations faster.
- Better file search, file browsing experience in areas with spotty or slow network coverage.
ASTRO File & Cloud Manager FREE gives you the ability to kill tasks or processes that burn battery life (Task Killer Tool) and easily backup apps (App Backup Tool) in case you lose or change phones.
Quick Start Guide, FAQ's and Documentation: http://support.metago.net.
ASTRO supports 11 languages including: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian & Portuguese.
Google Drive
With Drive, you can:
* View documents, PDFs, photos, videos, and more
* Search for files by name and content
* Easily share files and folders with others
* Set files or folders so anyone with a link can view, comment, or edit
* Quickly access recent files
* See file details and activity
* Enable viewing of files offline
Daum Cloud - 다음 클라우드
You can easily manage photos and videos from device with Daum Cloud App.
Upload your photos, videos, and files to 50GB of free cloud storage.
Then you can access to them from anywhere, at anytime and easily share them with your friends and colleagues.
Even if you lose your phone or your PC is out of work, your files are safely saved in Daum Cloud.
■ Basic Features ■
1) Access to uploaded files and download them to any of your device
2) Safely backup your device photos/videos with 'Automatic Upload' feature
3) Create a photo album and easily share it with a URL
4) Don't worry about data usage! Downloaded files can be checked off-line.
5) Uploaded photos can be neatly sorted by Shooting Date / Uploaded Date / Folder.
6) Uploaded sound files can be played as you create the playlist
7) 'File Viewer' let you read files while you are on the road
For further information, please visit http://cloud.daum.net
G Cloud Backup
● Easily migrate to different devices and extend your storage by saving everything in the cloud
● Organize your memories in a timeline and go back in time to view your first recorded video, a call from a year ago, and even today's photos
● Share your past and present with ease
Recommended by Android central
"The app itself is so incredibly simple to use, with a very simple user interface. But, you'd be foolish to let that temper opinions. G Cloud Backup has a pretty extensive feature list."
"You won't find many other backup solutions as complete and adroit as G Cloud Backup."
Please note that this app requires the privileges to backup and restore your SMS, call logs, system settings, calendar and to locate your lost device, we do not erase your data off your phone, send messages or locate your device without your consent. Disabling these options will also disable the use of its privilege, please review our data privacy for more info.
✮✮New: Memories: Your life preserved, go back in time to calls from a year, view videos and all other data from the Memories tab✮✮
► Auto Backup Messages (SMS), contacts, call logs, documents, settings, photos (at full resolution), videos, music and more
►Backup Camera, Whatsapp, viber photos and videos
► Start with 1 GB free and earn up to 10 GB easily
► Automatic upload when WiFi is available and plugged in
► Access your messages, call logs, download contacts, share music, videos and view photos from the web: http://www.gcloudapp.com
► Protect the App with a passcode
► Protect more than one device
► Secure data transfer (Secure Socket Layer) and storing (256-AES) on Amazon AWS
► Easily move to new devices and preserve everything
► One tap sign up with Email, Google+ or Facebook
► No rooting or special configuration required
► Backup External SD cards
► Restore/migrate to a new device with a tap
► Backs up every version of all files
► Advanced options to change daily schedule, disable automatic schedule, upload over 3G, and more
1- Download G Cloud for FREE
2- Create an account
3- Select what to backup
1- Download G Cloud for FREE
2- Log in to your account
3- G Cloud will detect is this is a new phone and will move all your memories to the new phone
If you have any questions or inquires please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Before submitting a comment, we will get back to you ASAP
Thank you :)
✮✮ Protect your apps settings, game levels, app customizations, and more with G Cloud Apps Backup. FOR ROOTED DEVICES ONLY.
To activate, please open G Cloud> and go to the Store. ✮✮
Tip: Got PC? Download Zoolz, another cool product from G Cloud team. Try it now FREE. https://www.zoolz.com
WD My Cloud
The WD My Cloud app provides secure access to files stored in your WD personal cloud storage devices, your cloud storage services and now your My Passport Wireless.
WD My Cloud app allows you to view photos, watch videos, stream music and access documents from your WD personal cloud, cloud services and your My Passport Wireless. This simple-to-use app lets you free up space on your mobile devices with direct photo and video uploads and transfer files between all your cloud storage solutions. And now it's easier than ever to find that perfect photo, video or music play list with a dedicated tab search. It makes finding a specific file so much faster.
Simply sign into your cloud service accounts or WD personal cloud storage device and have access to all your important files in one easy to use app. For My Passport Wireless just connect to it directly via its personal wireless network to have access to all your files.
Works with the following WD personal cloud storage products:
- My Cloud
- My Cloud Mirror
- My Cloud EX2
- My Cloud EX4
- My Book Live
- My Book Live Duo
- My Net N900 Central
- My Passport Wireless
And the following cloud services:
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- Access photos, music, videos and documents with your mobile device.
- Upload photos and videos directly from your mobile device's camera roll.
- Download files for offline access.
- Share one or more files using email links.
- File management – copy, move, rename and delete files
- For cloud service access an active Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive account.
- For personal cloud storage access: a My Cloud, My Cloud Mirror, My Cloud EX2/4, My Book Live, My Book Live Duo or My Net N900 Central with the most recent firmware.
- For wireless storage access: My Passport Wireless with the most recent firmware.
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Read your docs or flip through your albums when you're out and about. Save photos or videos to your Dropbox and share them with friends in just a couple taps. Even if you accidentally leave your Android in a taxi, your stuff is always safe on Dropbox.
• Always have your stuff with you, no matter where you are.
• Save photos and videos to your Dropbox.
• Share your photos and docs with family and friends.
• Save email attachments straight to your Dropbox.
• Easily edit docs in your Dropbox.
Terms of Service: https://www.dropbox.com/terms?mobile=1
ARMedia Player
The software is a general purpose player suitable for studying virtual prototypes of any kind in physical locations. In addition, it is a unique tool for presenting projects and ideas in many fields including Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Education.
Main Features:
(1) Touch the ARMedia icon to instantly augment your mobile view with the selected 3D model.
(2) Browse the models Library and make any model you like the default model for quicker access. You can choose any model to view from the Library.
(3) Add new models to the Library using direct upload into a device, mails' attachments, links to models on the web or any file sharing app installed on your device.
(4) Import your models directly from your preferred 3D modeling software via ARMedia Plugins available for your personal computer.
(5) When you look at the AR target image (available from the app's support page http://www.inglobetechnologies.com/android/player), the 3D model will appear on top of the AR target image.
(6) Explore 3D models from any angle using the interactive AR interface. You can scale and rotate models freely using simple gestures.
(7) You can easily adjust tracking settings in real-time to best fit your environmental conditions during AR visualization.
(8) You can take a picture of the simulated image through the camera.
You can enjoy an immersive experience by moving around in the space that surrounds you, anywhere.
pCloud: Free Cloud Storage
pCloud makes it easy to share photos and videos with your friends.
You can automatically backup all your photos and videos to your secured cloud account. All of your files are immediately synced between your computer and your mobile devices. You have instant access to all changes you make.
You can optionally upgrade your account with a monthly or yearly subscription to a pCloud Premium 500GB and pCloud Premium Plus 1TB plan.
With prices of $3.99 per month for Premium and $7.99 per month for Premium Plus (on yearly subscription), pCloud takes one of the top places in the price/quality ratio category.
- 10GB of cloud storage space when you sign up. Up to 20GB with bonuses. For Free!
- Instant access to all your photos, videos, docs from any device, anywhere.
- Real Time changes - See any changes you make in the cloud on all your devices, instantly!
- Upload links - Your friends upload their files to your account. Your folder, their content.
- Automatic upload - Automatic backup of all your photos and videos to your pCloud account.
- Offline access - Mark any files as "Favorites" and use them when you are disconnected from the Internet.
- No file size limit - You can upload Full HD files without worrying about their size.
- No space limit - Start with 10GB of free cloud storage and get even more with our premium subscription plans.
- No speed limit - Add, remove or share photos, videos and docs at fastest speed achievable by your internet provider.
Cloud Print
- Print from any compatible Android device to any Google Cloud Print connected printer
- Share a picture or a document from apps like Gallery directly to Cloud Print
- Track the status of your print jobs
- Process printer invitations. Open invitation links from email in Cloud Print
- Find and register new Cloud Ready printers on the local network*
Printing from Android has never been easier.
The Google Cloud Print app is a print plugin on Android KitKat, and a standalone app on earlier versions of Android. If you update your device to KitKat, you may need to remove the icon manually.
*Not all models support local discovery - check the setup manual of your printer for details
MessageHub™ (Social+Email+SMS)
Introducing MessageHub, a revolutionary new app that will change the way you message for the better. MessageHub pulls together all your social, email, texts and chat messages into one place. No more jumping from app to app to manage your messages! MessageHub will help save you time and money.
MessageHub is also the first app to prioritize your messages, saving you time from having to sort through the clutter of junk email, ads, and unimportant posts to find your messages that matter most.
With MessageHub it's easy to have conversations and share with friends and family on multiple platforms. You can easily have a conversation or send a message to someone on Facebook, another on SMS and another on email - all at the same time and all in one place.
And, there is no need to go through the pain of building a new network of connections on MessageHub. MessageHub uses the contacts you already have on your phone, social, chat and email. All your contacts are organized, merged, prioritized and ready to go.
Features and Benefits
· All your messages in one place: No more jumping from app to app.
· Prioritized messages: Save time cutting through the clutter to find the messages you care about most.
· One click sharing: Now it's easy to send messages and share content across multiple platforms
· Grouped conversations: See threaded conversations with your friends grouped in one place, no matter what platform they're on
Platforms MessageHub supports: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Outlook, Facebook Messenger, MessageHub Messaging, SMS.
Optimized for Android devices including Samsung, HTC, Google Nexus, Motorola and Sony Mobile.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessageHubApp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessageHubApp
Google+: https://google.com/+MessageHubApp
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MessageHubApp
Instagram: http://instagram.com/MessageHubApp
Mobi Market - App Store
Brand new interface design, smoother operation experience and richer content that will take you on a journey of software discovery.
• Over 100,000 free apps;
• 100% free! All apps, all games always free!
• Enter the Mini Game to explore the hottest new hit games in HTML5, play anywhere without installation!
• Discover more cool stuffs with professional editorials.
• App collection is the best way for Android beginners.
• All APK are from GP directly.


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Lots more to check out by Japanese artist Sato – HERE
Pretty neat idea if you ask me.
Lots more to check out by Japanese artist Sato – HERE
Pretty neat idea if you ask me.
Hahha man that looks awesome. Ron Swanson is even in it!
I never have seen the TV series with Johnny Deep. By the look of the comments i've seen around, this remake doesn't really parallel the old one though.
Is the original worth watching? I watched a couple of clips, and it looks very "80s" haha
The public is questioning why police didn't use tranquilizers or corral the animals that were already destined for the slaughterhouse when they escaped from a trailer last Thursday.
Full story – HERE
I don't think tranquilizers were necessary since the cow was being transported to slaughter. But damn, you'd think they could have used a rifle , or a shotgun slug at least?
Probably the first and last 10 shots that cop will ever take outside of a shooting range.
Like the article says, 1 minute worth of video obviously doesn't give us an idea of the context, but it still looks plenty DERPy.
Jonah hill was pretty skinny there compared to his old self, but he's barely recognizable now. Speaking of him, I want to see Moneyball.
Call of Duty Cosplay anyone? What a n00b.
You can pre-order MW3 at Amazon – HERE
It comes out Nov. 8th
If you're a size small, there are a few left so grab one while you can over at ENDO Apparel.
This particular design will never be made again.
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Denzel Washington & Ryan Reynolds, enough said.
The CIA stories have been done before of course, but this one looks worth watching.


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Cars on the ramparts of the tech revolution
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Sampson steps down from Interbrand
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The opportunity for African brands
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Beyond commerce, making the experience frictionless
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JSE unveils a new brand identity
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Interbrand appoints new CEO
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Interbrand acquires international retail design company: HMKM
Interbrand, the world's leading brand consultancy, announced that it has acquired one of the UK's leading international retail design consultancies, HMKM.
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Interbrand Sampson De Villiers claims Distinction in the 2014 Rebrand 100 Global Awards
Interbrand Sampson De Villiers, the African arm of the world's leading strategic branding and design consultancy, has won a Distinction Award in the Global 2014 Rebrand 100® Global Awards showcase. Rebrand 100 is one of the world's most respected recognition awards for repositioned brands, and is featured in the
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The value in design
At Interbrand, we believe that 'brand-led design' - where brand and design are approached together- does more than create effective design - it creates brand and business value.
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Interbrand releases 14th Annual Best Global Brands Report
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A contract with the customer
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Engage-Buy-Commit: Relevance and advantage
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The store is you
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Interbrand Group joins in the celebrations of Mandela Day
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A form of insanity, expecting transformation without internal change
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loveLife relaunches
loveLife is one of the largest youth charities in South Africa, which supports, guides and nurtures the personal development of South African youth. Interbrand Sampson deVilliers (IBSdV) was tasked to relaunch and create and implement a new positioning for the loveLife brand.
1 Jul 2013
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Interbrand releases the third annual Best Global Green Brands report
Automotive sector dominates; Toyota, Ford, and Honda are the top three brands; Nissan is the top riser. Brands committed to transparency and communicating with consumers continue to outperform.
18 Jun 2013
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Design work chosen for LogoLounge Vol 8
Interbrand Sampson de Villiers is delighted to announce the inclusion of one of its latest designs in the soon to be produced LogoLounge Volume 8 Book. The Mazzi name, logo and identity was created for Global Good - a collaboration between Bill Gates and Intellectual Ventures to improve life in developing countries - and was chosen from more than 35,000 logos.
7 Jun 2013
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Global best practice in brand management
Acting as the digital arm of Interbrand Corporation since 1998, BrandWizard combines branding and Digital Asset Management (DAM) to bring technology solutions to brand management challenges. While DAM is certainly not a new concept, we believe it is evolving from a basic storage space for brand guidelines and elements to collaborative marketing work spaces. As the leading provider of brand management platforms, BrandWizard is on the forefront of this shift in the market. For the past 15 years, BrandWizard has built customised brand portal solutions for global and multi-brand organisations. Our extensive experience informs our best-in-class core offering: an off-the-shelf brand center built with your primary requirements in mind.
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Interbrand develops new brand identity for Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices
The new franchise aims to redefine the future of the real estate industry in the USA
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Best Retail Brands - Walmart in a class of its own
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D&AD, Nissan and Interbrand: one team
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Fight or play - the fusion of strategy and design to create brand value
There is a prevailing preconception when it comes to creating, managing and evaluating brands, that strategy and design tend to fight with each other rather than play together. This is based on a stereotypical view of each role. That the strategist is the serious, rational business analyst, operating in the world of facts, function and formula; and the designer, a mad person who lives in the world of high-drama, emotion and creative ideas.
28 Nov 2012
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Myths of branding in Africa
Voted the most hated talking body language in the world, the four-finger quotation marks (" "). This is of course only made worse when used whilst referring to "Africa".
21 Nov 2012
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Interbrand releases 13th annual Best Global Brands Report
Coca-Cola, Apple and IBM lead Interbrand's 13th annual Best Global Brands report. While Coca-Cola retained its #1 position, Apple jumped to #2 with stellar sales in both developed and emerging markets over the last year. Social media giant, Facebook (#69), enters the report after making headlines as the third largest IPO in US history, and Google (#4) experienced a 26% increase in brand value over the last year, exceeding rival Microsoft's (#5) brand value for the first time in the history of Interbrand's report.
8 Oct 2012
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Interbrand celebrates 20 years in Africa
It was 20 years ago on this day that Jeremy Sampson returned to South Africa representing Interbrand - the world's leading design and branding company - to open the African arm now known as Interbrand Sampson.
31 Aug 2012
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The rise of social media in Africa
Interbrand Sampson Chairman Jeremy Sampson was invited to be on the panel of "The Rise of Social Media in Africa and How it is Shaping Companies' Business Models," facillitated by Frontier Advisory held at the JSE on Tuesday.
30 Aug 2012
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What every CMO should know
Yet again Jeremy Sampson gets feedback from the top brand custodians in the land.
28 Aug 2012
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Interbrand releases 2012 Best Retail Brands Report
Interbrand, the world's leading brand consultancy has released its 2nd annual global report dedicated to the retail sector.
23 Feb 2012
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Interbrand Sampson and Black Brand Strategy and Design to demerge
In a joint statement it was announced that branding and design agencies Interbrand Sampson and Black Brand Strategy and Design have decided to demerge.
9 Feb 2012
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Top brand trends
One of the best ways of maintaining and building your brand is market intelligence and in their annual release of their Top 10 Branding Trends, global branding consultancy, Interbrand Sampson, provide cutting-edge market knowledge. These are their predictions:
11 Jan 2012
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2012 trends
1. Smart will be the new "flash"
Brand image will be less about status and more about relevance and intelligence. Status (Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Titanium cards/status/client, etc.) is done. Taking out your Capitec card will earn you more credibility as a "thinker" rather than a "flasher". Successful brands will work hard to own relevant, differentiated and meaningful positioning. Only the truly brave and nimble will thrive.
11 Jan 2012
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Interbrand Sampson wins Wits Art Museum branding
Interbrand Sampson is delighted to announce their partnership with the soon-to-be-opened Wits Art Museum (WAM). This revolutionary museum is set to change the face of art museums in South Africa and we are excited to be part of this process.
28 Oct 2011
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Interbrand releases 12th annual Best Global Brands report
Coca-Cola claims the number one spot, luxury brands make a comeback, Biggest-riser Apple enters the Top 10 for the first time.
17 Oct 2011
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Interbrand Sampson releases 2nd Annual Bank Brand Strength Optimisation Report 2011/2012
After an exceedingly successful response to the first ever-global standard Brand Strength Optimisation study, Interbrand Sampson, in partnership with Synovate Research, has once again compiled the 2nd Annual Report, which will be launched on the 21st of September 2011.
26 Sep 2011
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The Interim Board of the Brand Council of South Africa is calling for nominations for Office Bearers
In 2008, primary members of the Brand Marketing Industry met with the objective of creating one united industry voice representing all facets of the Brand and Design industry.
30 Aug 2011
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When will we return to the good times?
Writing in 2008, I mentioned that it was the first year of recessionary times, and here we are three years on, and business remains very tough. While in South Africa we seem content to think of GDP growth of around 3.5% this year and perhaps 4.0% next year, and this looks good against the UK's 1.4% and 2.2%, it pales in comparison with an average, up to 2015, of 9.5% for China, or 7.7% for Mozambique, 7.0% for Ghana and 6.8% for Nigeria. We glibly talk of South Africa as the "Gateway to Africa", but if we don't look sharp that will soon become a lie.
8 Aug 2011
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Interbrand releases ranking of the 50 'Best Global Green Brands'
Toyota (#1), 3M (#2) and Siemens (#3) lead Interbrand's new global report, "Best Global Green Brands." In its first global report to focus exclusively on green, Interbrand, the leading brand consultancy, combines public perception of environmental sustainability ("green") with a demonstration of that performance based on publically available information and data.
28 Jul 2011
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What's in a name?
When the Interbrand group was first formed in 1974, it was a naming group. Today Interbrand Sampson in Africa carries on this tradition. Names crafted over the years include Distell, Ohambo, Museum Africa to name a few, as well as projects for Sasol, SAB, Standard Bank, MTN and Old Mutual.
27 Jul 2011
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The future wealth creation of companies
Where do finance and marketing intersect? Directorship invited IoDSA Fellow, Jeremy Sampson, to explore the idea.
21 Apr 2011
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Best Retail Brands report shows signs of recovery for the retail industry
Interbrand, the leading brand consultancy and authors of the annual Best Global Brands ranking of the top 100 world's most valuable brands, have turned their attention to the global retail sector.
7 Apr 2011
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New Pan African branding, design and activation supergroup
Interbrand Sampson has long been a voice of authority when it comes to branding and design in Africa. Now in a game changing move, that changes the face of the industry, it is merging with Black Brand Strategy & Design to deepen its Pan African supergroup.
6 Apr 2011
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Interbrand's methodology becomes the world's first ISO certified approach for valuing brands
International Standards Organisation recognises Interbrand Brand Valuation method for with ISO 10668:2010 certification.
6 Dec 2010
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Three gold medals for Interbrand Sampson
After the 40th Creativity International Awards (CIA's) in the USA, Interbrand Sampson have been awarded three Golds and one Honorable mention.
23 Nov 2010
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From business strategy to brand strategy
Like the birth of a new person, the birth of a new mobile brand requires considered thought, preparation and commitment to the journey. In the case of Telkom Mobile, the proud parent, Telkom recognised that their unparalleled network infrastructure and technological expertise would provide a unique platform from which a new brand could naturally birth itself. It was time.
28 Oct 2010
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Authenticity the key to a living brand
If the world did not know about Tony Hayward twelve months ago, everyone knows now for sure.
27 Oct 2010
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Anita Prendergast joins Interbrand Sampson
InterbrandSampson is proud to announce that Anita Prendergast, has joined their ranks, providing an impressive offering to clients in response to the critical demand for Sustainable Brand Remodelling, including a focus on Strategic Ethical Communications. As Director, Anita has geared the new Stakeholder Engagement unit to deal with the emerging need for integrated sustainable solutions that go beyond existing stereotyped corporate image trends, steering towards genuine market upliftment. She brings with her an extensive market experience in industrial, financial and consumer advertising, corporate identity, public relations, multimedia communications and implementation strategy solutions.
13 Sep 2010
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Brand Indaba in London - the real thing
The Africa Brand Conference was held in London last month. Speakers from South Africa included Nikki Twomey Director: Group Brand and Specialist Marketing of Standard Bank Group, Thebe Ikalafeng of Brand Leadership, John Battersby UK Country Manager of the IMC and Jeremy Sampson of Interbrand Sampson.
8 Sep 2010
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Kenya Brand Masterplan Project launched
The Brand Kenya Board has awarded global brand consultancy, Interbrand Sampson East Africa, a tender to develop a brand master plan for Kenya. Under the contract Interbrand Sampson will be required to develop a brand strategy that will positively position the country in general and its key sectors such as agriculture, the quality of goods & services and the attractiveness of its culture.
6 Sep 2010
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When marketing turns a game into sponsorship war
To be in South Africa at this time is very special. To be able to say "I was here" and "I was part of it" will be remembered in perpetuity. It starts with you. The energy and passion, especially in Johannesburg is palpable. Add to that the vuvuzelas, a new R50 million business, and it's party time.
2 Jul 2010
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New appointments at Interbrand Sampson
The Interbrand Sampson Group, winner for the second successive year of the AdReview's 'Design Shop of the Year' Award, has added to its team.
24 Jun 2010
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Africa's first Brand Investment Index launched: Who's hot, who's not, and why not
Africa investor (Ai) and Interbrand-Sampson's first African Brand Investment Index provides invaluable evidence about how countries are perceived as investment destinations by the global investment community. The first of its kind, the research outlines what investors think about Africa, and what Africa's countries should be aware of when jostling for investment.
10 May 2010
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Beyond the brand
A new lease of life for long established thought leader Jeremy Sampson's thinking characteristically extends beyond expectations. In 1973 - when he first started his company, Jeremy Sampson Associates - it was known as the "thinking man's design company". "We were more than a company that designed logos. In essence, we went beyond design into corporate visual communication - which was unusual at the time," he recalls.
5 May 2010
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Winners again!
Wednesday evening was
's annual AdReview Awards. And Interbrand Sampson won Best Branding and Design Agency of the Year, for the second year in a row.
28 Apr 2010
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How to allocate your marketing budget
When is a sample not big enough? And this is my dilemma. Having read in the UK that the Chartered Institute of Marketing had carried out a survey, by asking the question, "What proportion of your total marketing resource is spent in these areas?", I was surprised to see the spread of the spend.
13 Apr 2010
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Interbrand Sampson: global design recognition
Respected international publication
Design DNA: Logos
is to showcase great logos from around the world. The Swiss/UK publisher RotoVision has gathered the work over the last year, and it will be published shortly.
19 Mar 2010
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Unilever: understanding what it is to look good and feel good
Jeremy Sampson interviews Gail Klintworth, Chairman of Unilever in South Africa.
10 Mar 2010
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Telkom and Interbrand Sampson birth Cybernest
Late last year Telkom announced the arrival of their new Data Centre Operations, at the launch of their new 'green' data centre in Bellville, Cape Town. The new offering was to be known as 'Cybernest'.
10 Feb 2010
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Interbrand Sampson South Africa - new managing director
The Interbrand Sampson Group is pleased to welcome Ghaleb Cachalia as managing director of its South African operations.
29 Jan 2010
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2 x B or not 2 x B. That is the question?
No, I'm not going Shakespearian on you, I'm simply asking the question. The business of business is today more about the business of brands. And in challenging times, what better cushion can a CEO have to ensure his bottom line is maintained than a strong brand, or two, or three?
9 Dec 2009
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"Bull***t baffles brands"
"So what do you think of our logo?" asks the senior executive of a business that claims across CNN, (and every other media), to be "Africa's leading XYZ". How is it that so many intelligent people and companies are so badly misled and ill-informed about what is most likely their biggest single asset by value? i.e. the brands.
3 Dec 2009
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Interbrand Sampson rebrands Nigerian airline
When Virgin Atlantic withdrew its operations in Nigeria, the local carrier Virgin Nigeria needed to rebrand - and quickly.
27 Nov 2009
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The brand is the DNA
Too often branding is seen as a peripheral function in business when in fact the brand is an organisation's most valuable asset.
31 Aug 2009
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Powering up
The meteoric growth of the world biggest strategic branding group - Interbrand - continues with the evolvement of Interbrand Sampson into a regional group, with the hub in Johannesburg servicing Lagos, Nairobi and Cape Town, and the specialist internalisation (engagement) business - Interbrand Sampson Inside - focused on brand engagement and internal employee branding.
25 Aug 2009
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Are the Hawks up to it?
The Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation, dubbed the "Hawks" by the police, was "officially launched" on 6th July 2009. It replaces the Scorpions, but unlike the Scorpions, which fell under the Department of Justice, the Hawks are part of the police. (
Cape Argus
, 12th July). The Scorpions had become a brand in its own right, on the one hand respected by many, feared and loathed by others.
28 Jul 2009
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New Design Director at Interbrand Sampson
Interbrand Sampson Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Anton Krugel as Design Director, based in Johannesburg.
1 Jul 2009
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Let's cut to the chase! It's about creating value
Every "man and his Mac" is purporting to be a 'brand agency/specialist/consultant, etc.', and many organisations are being offered short-term tactical solutions to long-term strategic challenges. At Interbrand Sampson we are regularly asked, "what is it that you do?"
19 May 2009
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Are today's cost-saving measures cutting into the strategic muscle of organisations - the brand?
Interbrand's report looks at how leading brands are performing in turbulent times.
29 Apr 2009
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Telkom and Interbrand Sampson stay connected
Interbrand Sampson is pleased to announce that Telkom has extended their contract for a further two years. Interbrand Sampson signed their first contract with Telkom in 2001, and with the renewal this will result in the relationship having extended over a decade.
3 Apr 2009
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Interbrand voted Design Agency of the Year
Interbrand has been voted by
, the UK's leading industry magazine, as Design Agency of the Year 2008.
16 Mar 2009
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Further new staff appointments
Further new appointments at the Interbrand Sampson Group, the Johannesburg hub of Interbrand's African operations.
10 Mar 2009
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New staff appointments
The Interbrand Sampson Group, the Johannesburg hub of Interbrand's African operations is delighted to announce the following:
4 Mar 2009
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Marketing: the retail experience and value creation
Within the 34 cities in which you can find the Interbrand Group, we have long followed the mantra that "Brands have the power to change the world™". You will even notice that it has been trademarked as the property of Interbrand.
17 Feb 2009
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Joburg's host city poster for 2010 unveiled
Last week Joburg's host city poster for 2010 World Cup was unveiled. This the result of a process that started in March 2008. The City of Joburg approached Interbrand Sampson, who did the original rebranding of Joburg and is a long standing client, to manage the process.
5 Feb 2009
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One crucial factor
Every brand relies on one crucial factor: what happens inside the company behind it, or what is known as the 'inside out' factor. This is the specialist focus of Interbrand Sampson Inside, the new brand engagement consultancy in the Interbrand Sampson Group.
30 Jan 2009
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Interbrand launches premier leading luxury brands study
In its premier study of the world's leading luxury brands, Interbrand examines how brands in the complex luxury sector are building brand value.
9 Jan 2009
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The chronology of brands
Having a glorious past is no guarantee of a prosperous future. But a successful past helps build a winning culture. And brands that have built positive equity and a loyal customer base command an envious position.
8 Dec 2008
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Christopher Koller appointed MD of Interbrand Sampson
In line with the continued growth Interbrand Sampson has experienced for the last two years, Christopher Koller has been appointed as the group's managing director. Interbrand has international subsidiaries delivering in the West (Lagos, Nigeria), East (Nairobi, Kenya) and South African (Johannesburg and Cape Town) markets.
2 Dec 2008
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Building brands in emerging markets
Aléjandro Pinedo, Nicola Stanisch, Iain Ellwood, Jonathan Chajet and Jeremy Sampson share their perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing brands in developing economies.
18 Nov 2008
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Interbrand announces the 2008 Best Global Brands
Google, Apple, Amazon.com, Zara and Nintendo are among this year's top gainers in Interbrand's annual ranking of The Best Global Brands, and not surprisingly, financial services giants Merrill Lynch, Citi and Morgan Stanley are among the companies that have slipped dramatically down the list.
23 Sep 2008
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New chief executive for Interbrand Sampson Group
Doug de Villiers has taken over the new role of Chief Executive of Interbrand Sampson Group. Founder and former Chief Executive, Jeremy Sampson assumes the role of Executive Chairman.
22 Sep 2008
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The power in purpose
"The secret of success is constancy of purpose." - Benjamin Disraeli. Those in the drivers seat of today's brands, be it branding consultants, advertisers or brand managers need to shift their definition of brand consistency should they wish to gain real mindshare and resulting profit.
1 Sep 2008
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You're too ecomotional
Business is about profit. Profitable people, profitable planet(s) and profitable profit. Triple bottom line. We all know the term, we all talk the benefits, but until it is measured it will not achieve the respect and acknowledgement it deserves.
22 Aug 2008
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Dramatic growth in Africa
For many years Interbrand Sampson (IBSA) was confined by the Interbrand Group to operate in Southern Africa. Now in the last eighteen months, as these restrictions have been relaxed, IBSA has seen dramatic growth in Africa.
26 Jun 2008
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Brandjunkies on the influence of brands: 2008 Brandjunkie Survey results
So, just what does a man in Algeria between the ages of 40 and 45 feel about the McDonald's brand? Or what does a woman in the Philippines between the ages of 26 and 30 think of Google's brand? Discover what your fellow brandjunkies have to say about all things branding, from which brand is the world's most inspiring to which one is in most need of a rebrand. Pay close attention — some of the results may surprise you.
7 Apr 2008
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Should Land Rover and Jaguar be allowed to go bust?
"Tata gets Land Rover and Jaguar for a bargain" was a headline trumpeted by
Business Day
last week. Yet it reminded me of a game we used to play during my schooldays in England, when we used to collect all the daily newspapers – there were a lot, over a dozen – and compare the spin on each story. They were very diverse.
31 Mar 2008
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Major global wins for Interbrand
It has been a strong start to 2008 for the Interbrand Group.
1 Feb 2008
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Africa TV travel channel to be launched
Southern Africa Direct, a free-to-air channel promoting 25 countries in the region, will launch on the UK's Sky Channel on 26 November.
16 Nov 2007
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Montecasino bets on Interbrand Sampson
Casino group Tsogo Sun have appointed Interbrand Sampson to carry out an assessment of their Montecasino brand. Montecasino is the highly successful entertainment and gaming complex north of Johannesburg.
25 Sep 2007
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Branding more than just a logo
Spending three days judging the Loeries design category in July was – as always – a total privilege. It really is a privilege for three reasons:
24 Aug 2007
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Brewing up global brands
The Sunday Times Business Times Top Brands
edition, published August 19, carried the following exclusive interview of Graham Mackay, CEO of SAB Miller by Jeremy Sampson:
20 Aug 2007
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African Bank: Willing and Abil and looking good
African Bank has received a makeover from Interbrand Sampson. Winning the business in a hotly competed pitch process some 18 months ago, Interbrand Sampson worked closely with the African Bank Team.
17 Jul 2007
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Branding: taking pride to new levels
Take two words like 'admired' and 'proud' and they generate many similar feelings – most of them emotional.
15 Jun 2007
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Interbrand tops strategic design brands
Interbrand has been rated the most recognised and trusted of the UK's design group brands, according to the latest Superbrands rankings. This great accolade comes from a survey conducted by British Market Research Bureau (BMRB).
22 Mar 2007
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Play by global rules
Jeremy Sampson has just stepped down as one of the original seven members of the Interim Marketing Association board. Here he talks about: Branding – playing by global rules.
9 Mar 2007
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Does marketing have a branding problem?
To the question: does marketing have a branding problem? The answer has to be 'Yes!' There are quite a few reasons for this. There seems to be some confusion as to what marketing actually does, what does it achieve and are the results measurable?
12 Jan 2007
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Doug de Villiers joins Interbrand Sampson as CEO Africa Division
Doug de Villiers, formally an Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer for Enterprise IG (Africa & Middle East), has joined Interbrand Sampson as CEO Africa Division.
19 Oct 2006
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The National Ports Authority changes tack
In the year 2001 a consortium comprising Interbrand Sampson, Blueprint and Perry & Associates carried out the strategic work of defining, renaming, redesigning and launching the National Ports Authority of South Africa (formerly Portnet). This project lasted three years, and laid a strong foundation for the future.
13 Oct 2006
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Mauritius Telecom reinvents the way you interact with your world
Mauritius Telecom, the public telecommunications operator of Mauritius, part owned by France Telecom, launched a new sub-brand that would revolutionise the company's core offering and comprehensiveness. Its chosen partner was Interbrand Sampson of Johannesburg.
22 Sep 2006
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Turnaround performances from Nokia and Motorola in Best Global Brands
In this year's
/Interbrand Best Global Brands, Nokia, Motorola, Google and Starbucks are on the up and up, while Gap, Ford and Kodak are down. Now in its sixth year, the annual Best Global Brands report identifies the top 100 global brands that have managed to create and sustain strong performance in today's competitive market.
28 Jul 2006
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The branding lessons of football
By the time you read this, the Soccer World Cup in Germany will be coming to its last stages. There will be huge anticipation of the final on July 9. There will also be huge anticipation that after Germany 2006, comes South Africa 2010.
6 Jul 2006
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Ten ways of assessing your brands
Last year, workshopping issues that related to the future of a company, we came to the subject of corporate reputation and brand. One of the topics was: how many brands can we support financially? And the answer was quickly apparent - none! The company was a major South African global player, and in the past has won major awards, yet given the financial muscle of its main competitors, it was being badly beaten up.
4 Jun 2006
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Who are the brand heroes?
You can probably safely argue that fifteen years ago in South Africa, over 70% of those working today in branding, were not!
11 Apr 2006
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Measuring SA's most valuable brands
For the very first time, South Africa is about to have its top ten brands ranked by value. Brand owners will be able to compare themselves with other top brand owners, with examples given from both developed and emerging countries.
15 Mar 2005
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The Economist book on Brands and Branding
Interbrand was delighted to have been asked to be editors and lead contributors for The Economist book on Brands and Branding published early in 2004. Read some of the key insights coming out of the book and the direct opportunities arising for brand owners and influencers around the world.
3 Feb 2005
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Interbrand Sampson - The University of Branding
Interbrand Sampson has just completed its third major branding exercise in the higher education sector, almost simultaneously launching the new brands for the University of Johannesburg and the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT).
2 Feb 2005
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Interbrand Sampson pools global resources
The Interbrand global group is more than simply dots on maps. The group has an active focus on communicating and exchanging case studies, know-how and intellectual property, as well as on allowing staff to gain valuable insight and experience from other offices around the world.
1 Feb 2005
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Visual brand identity unveiled for future University of Johannesburg
The marriage of two of Gauteng's premier academic institutions - the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) and the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) - sees the formation of the new University of Johannesburg (UJ) in January 2005. Synonymous with the merger is the birthing of a progressive new brand.
7 Nov 2004
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Global top brands by value
Last year the big debate was about the challenge facing US brands and if they would weather the storm of anti-Americanism. In the end this was a non-event as the mega brands - for the most part - continue to power along. However of the top 100, American brands now number 57, down from 64, indicating a shift.
3 Aug 2004
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Interbrand Sampson appointed strategic branding partner to Markinor
Interbrand Sampson, the Johannesburg office of the world's leading strategic branding and design consultancy, has been appointed strategic branding and design partner to leading South African market information and intelligence company, Markinor.
7 Apr 2004
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Pro Logo?
Mandela and Madonna are brands. So is South Africa. So, too, is Joburg - a city in the process of transforming itself - not to mention Cape Town. And so are international charities like Oxfam and the Red Cross. Brands are everywhere.
17 Feb 2004
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Dalit Christians were being socially discriminated in society, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat, said on Wednesday.
Addressing a Dalit Christians' conference here, she said that discriminatory practices should be abjured. Hailing the role of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in demanding the implementation of the recommendations of Ranganath Misra Commission report by sending a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, she asked whether the DMK Ministers at the Centre would emphasise the need for implementation of the recommendations.
Members of Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front would stage a statewide demonstration in all district headquarters on May 6, pressing the need for implementing the Commission's recommendations. Referring to price rise of essential commodities, she said that tears would start rolling down even before peeling the onion because of the soaring prices.
Widespread protest would be staged in various parts of the country against price rise and the people should support the Left parties, which were constantly highlighting the common people's plight.
R. Krishna, former MLA CPI (M) and district president, Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front, presided over the conference that sought Scheduled Caste status for Dalit Christians. Bishop Jude Paulraj of Roman Catholic Diocese, Bishop Christudoss of Church of South India Diocese, G. Ramakrishnan, State secretary, CPI (M) and Palani, Tirunelveli district secretary, were present.
Keywords: Demand of the oppressed


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Philips Magnavox 25' CRT turned up one morning dead
tjmontyOctober 18, 2009
This worked fine the night before. Now, there is no light, no flash, no sound, no nothing.
I plugged it into a different outlet, and took the cover off to see if there was anything obvious. There was a lot of dust, but nothing loose or burnt.
What else should I be looking at? (besides another TV, I know.)


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By Ashley Hillard
The post WWII generation of West German youth sought to do things differently. An extremist group was born in this turbulent time that called themselves the Red Army Faction (RAF). This remarkable film based on author Stefan Aust's book captures the personal stories of the leaders of this notorious group, Ulrike Meinhof (Martina Gedeck), Andreas Baader (Moritz Bleibtreu) and Gudrun Ensslin (Johanna Wokalek). Andreas and Gudrun were lovers and at the core of the group that sought to end American Imperialism and out the German government members that supported America. Ulrike starts out as a socially and politically active journalist and mother that transforms into a full member of the RAF, going so far as to give up her children.
At 150 minutes, the movie runs a bit long, but is captivating as all of the actors bring to life the controversial people they portray. Both violent and sympathetic, the RAF members use violence as a means to get their point across, causing extreme reactions from the public and among members of their group.
Admittedly I was unaware of the RAF until I watched this movie. After seeing it, I felt well informed about the group's motives and in-fighting as well as each member's struggle to do what they felt was right. It is a gripping portrayal of political upheaval and the inner workings of a group that used terrorist methods to do what they thought was right for society as a whole.
One of the strongest aspects of the film is the way in which it presents the story in a morally gray area, allowing the audience to see both sides of the conflict and the violence the RAF group was subjected to and the deaths they caused. The members are humanized and villainized in some scenes, going to extremes with often strange logic to support their actions. Director/writer Uli Edel and writer/producer Bernd Eichinger have done a fantastic job with very difficult material.
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Against the Current - the band, not adventures in dangerous swimming 101
Zedd - If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy? (Well, answer my question!)
Arrow (Okay, Felicity from Arrow!)
Chrissy Costanza (cat eyes and buttery lyrics!)
Girls (TV) (Okay, Allison Williams!)
Movies - especially when they play in the dark.
Twin Peaks (TV)
Friends (TV) (It had me at "No way are you cool enough to pull Clint"; damn straight, Chandler!)
Traveling - preferably where water is, so I can splash someone!
Star Wars trilogy - no, the other one, fella!
Alex G - far more talented than her younger brother Alex H
Cameron Crowe movies - Say Anything..., Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous
The sign 'Free Wi-Fi'.
Reenacting dance/song scenes from "Grease" with my little girl (hey! Wait till you see my 'Summer Lovin'! - don't judge)
Die Hard - 40 stories of Sheer Adventure!
Alex Goot & Friends (his enemies aren't half as talented!)
Cooking up a nice dish and sitting in the entertainment area, on a cool night, basking in it's greatness.
Inflatable kids pools full of Vodka Lime Crush.
Acidic Email from angry, over passionate teenagers after I trash something "Twilight"-related on the site. Sparkle elsewhere.
My baby girl's big, caring heart.


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Within Egypt the Nasser regime suppressed political opposition and established a one-party system as a means of reforming political life. A series of decrees limited land ownership and undermined the authority of the landowning elite. In 1961 foreign capital invested in Egypt was nationalized, as were public utilities and local industries, all of which became part of the public sector. This new order, which Nasser called Arab Socialism, aimed at greater social equality and economic growth. In 1962 a national charter was drawn up, and the official National Union Party was renamed the Arab Socialist Union. Women, who had been emancipated earlier, were elected to the union, as were workers. The first woman cabinet minister was appointed.
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"What students will know and be able to do in mathematics?" Fulton County Schools Mathematics Professional Development for Middle Schools August 12, 2010 Essential Question: How do we use the FCS Mathematics Curriculum to facilitate student mastery of the standards? The Fulton County Schools Mathematics Curriculum… stresses rigorous concept development, presents realistic and relevant applications, and keeps a strong emphasis on computational skills. A direct instruction approach provides students with specific skills-based instruction from their teachers at the beginning of new lessons followed by both guided and independent practice. Engaging students in problem solving and real world application are important aspects of mathematics instruction. Technology and manipulatives such as graphing calculators and algebra tiles support the conceptual development of mathematical concepts and skills. Multiple Levels of the Mathematics Curriculum Teacher Lesson Plans A year long Instructional program District Curriculum Guidelines Georgia Performance Standards Instructional Units Provides a basics from which teachers to make decisions about: ◦ What content to address ◦ What emphases to choose ◦ What pedagogical strategies to employ ◦ What assessment practices will be appropriate Year at a Glance Provides teachers with an overview of the curriculum including: ◦ Unit Sequencing ◦ Teaching Window ◦ Specific Direct Instruction Lesson ◦ Key Ideas and Standards Curriculum Maps Provides teachers with an overview of the curriculum including: ◦ Unit Sequencing ◦ Detail List of Standards ◦ Standard Alignment to ITBS and/or ACT/PSAT Final Thought… A curriculum is more than a collection of activities: it must be coherent, focused on important mathematics, and well articulated across the grade. NCTM, 2000
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New York's favorite knitter is at it again. Street artist Olek has crocheted the bull on Wall Street, building walls in the LES, and even people, but this time, she's really upped the ante and knitted an entire apartment. The sweet pad is now on display at the Christopher Henry Street Gallery. Olek transforms the visual and abstract world into a surreal version filled with texture and color, and now through May, you can join her in her crocheted reality. Hit jump to see what her new digs include.
Olek admitted to Happy Famous Artists that she often sleeps in the knitted apartment, and why not? It has everything that a normal apartment has, including a bed, blankets, toilet, sink, TV and telephone. Granted, the yarn covering makes them a bit hard to use, but the amenities are still there. The exhibit has been so popular that this is its second run at the gallery — and it was extended during the first run.
Born Agata Oleksiak in Poland, Olek now lives and works in New York City. She knits personal messages into her coverage of the physical world. In the apartment, signs, walls, and blankets are filled with words. The bedspread reveals the results of her boyfriend's STD test. "I crochet everything that enters my space. Sometimes it's a text message, a medical report, found objects," Olek writes on her website. "There is the unraveling, the ephemeral part of my work that never lets me forget about the limited life of the art object and art concept."
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Bond for a sports academy director charged with felony theft by deception and felony deposit account fraud has been set at $20,000.
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... All sorts of dignitaries and reporters were on hand for the unveiling.
There were all sorts of artefacts and curios from the past 160 years, including the helmet shaped decorations that used to adorn the opening of a tunnel.
We had 3 hours at the museum, 2 of which was to look around and another hour for lunch. That was probably more than enough time for me.
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Final preps done and just relaxing today. Marc giving his last seminar. They are giving us a goodbye party this evening and heading home tomorrow. What a summer it has been and life changing too. I am now a Chiari Brain Surgery survivor, my year anniversary is tomorrow. I did it!!!!! Yeah. If I can conquer this I can conquer ANYTHING!!! Thank you Japan for giving me guidance, strength, courage, kindness and so much more. You will always have a special place in my ...
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These eight young players should be the NFL's breakout stars in 2009.
Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens spent the entire 2008 season learning on the job. Therefore, expect the rookie quarterback to be a major force in 2009.Flacco, a former first-round pick from Delaware, improved as the season progressed and finished with 2,971 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Had it not been for fellow rookie quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons, Flacco would have earned more adulation for helping the Ravens (11-5) to a six-game improvement from a year ago. But Flacco never has been one to seek the spotlight. He'd rather stay in the background and let his play do the talking. Eventually, Flacco will no longer be able to lie low, as he is expected to have a breakout second season in Baltimore. Look for the Ravens to continue to add talent around Flacco to take advantage of his tremendous arm strength. With more experience and weapons, Flacco and the Ravens should soar even higher in 2009.
-- James Walker, AFC North blogger
Melvin Bullitt, S, Indianapolis Colts
Melvin Bullitt spent his second year in the NFL relying upon things out of his control. To see regular playing time, he needed Bob Sanders or Antoine Bethea on the sideline.
And he certainly wasn't rooting against Sanders, the NFL's defending defensive player of the year, or Bethea, a 2007 Pro Bowler. But a knee issue for Sanders opened the door for Bullitt, who started eight games in his place and a ninth as the Colts' fifth defensive back.
Bullitt might not be most naturally a nickel or dime, but he played awfully well in his chances, grabbing four interceptions while playing soundly in the Colts' scheme and spending time in those roles when the safety positions were otherwise occupied.
Where is there room for him going forward? It's hard to say. But as Colts president Bill Polian, coach Tony Dungy and the staff plan for 2009, they're going to be looking for ways to allow Bullitt to contribute.
-- Paul Kuharsky, AFC South blogger
Leodis McKelvin, CB, Buffalo Bills
Impatient Buffalo Bills fans -- and let's face it, they have a right to be edgy -- weren't too keen on Leodis McKelvin for much of 2008.
The Bills drafted the cornerback and kick returner 11th overall out of Troy, but he didn't play as if he was much worth it.
McKelvin was beaten for two touchdowns in a Week 7 victory over the San Diego Chargers. Although he was fielding kicks, he didn't start at cornerback until Week 10 -- and that was only after injuries forced it.
"Leodis, he took a lot of scrutiny early because he really wasn't on the field," Bills safety Donte Whitner said.
But McKelvin finished with a flourish. While New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo established himself as the AFC's top defensive rookie, choosing him as the division's breakout performer for 2009 would be improper. Mayo already has arrived.
McKelvin hasn't quite.
He eventually started six games. He snatched two interceptions, returning one 64 yards for a touchdown, in a Week 12 blowout over the Kansas City Chiefs. McKelvin made 23 solo tackles and defended five passes. He forced and recovered a fumble.
His 28.2-yard average on kickoff returns ranked third in the NFL, and his franchise-record 1,468 yards ranked second. He brought one back 94 yards for a touchdown.
"He is only going to get better," Whitner said. "Right now he is playing off of raw ability, because anytime you come in on your first year, you don't really know what's going on. You are just out there playing. I believe you will see some amazing things from him."
-- Tim Graham, AFC East blogger
Trevor Scott, DT, Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders, a team that has made more than its share of poor personnel choices in recent years, might have unearthed a gem in Trevor Scott. He looks like the real deal.Expect the sixth-round pick in the 2008 draft to have a major role in Oakland in 2009. Scott is one of the most intriguing young pass-rushers in the NFL. Through 14 games, Scott, a Buffalo product, had five sacks. That was only four fewer than the entire Kansas City defense had at that point in the season.
Scott was a surprise to make the Oakland roster, and his play during the season has been even more unexpected. He is a very active player who has a great burst. He consistently puts pressure on opposing quarterbacks.At 6-foot-5, 255 pounds, Scott has a classic pass-rusher's build. While he might be a situational player now, Scott has the look of a player who could develop into a Pro Bowl pass-rusher and become one of the league's most dynamic sack artists into the next decade. -- Bill Williamson, AFC West blogger
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Arizona Cardinals
For all its struggles, the NFC West managed to produce more than one high-impact rookie and potential future star. We'll give the Cardinals' Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a slight edge on Seahawks tight end John Carlson based on sheer athletic ability and big-play potential.
A first-round draft choice, Rodgers-Cromartie has the range, speed and athleticism to hold up in coverage, get his hands on the football and become a scoring threat with the ball in his hands. He scored on a 99-yard interception return against the Rams. He blocked a field goal against the Vikings, leading to a 68-yard touchdown return for teammate Rod Hood. He picked off Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck twice to secure a rare road victory at Seattle.Rodgers-Cromartie finished his first NFL season tied for the league lead in interceptions among rookies despite starting only 11 games. He led the Cardinals in passes defensed with 23.
-- Mike Sando, NFC West blogger
Tracy Porter, CB, New Orleans Saints
Before suffering a season-ending injury in a Week 5 loss to Minnesota, Porter was off to an excellent start. He was displaying the kind of confidence and attitude that's essential for a good cornerback.
A second-round pick out of Indiana, Porter also displayed a nose for the ball and solid tackling ability. That was missed badly as the Saints went through a series of injuries in the defensive backfield. New Orleans almost certainly will overhaul its defense after a disappointing season.
But Porter is one guy who is in the plans for the future. With veteran Mike McKenzie perhaps done because of a severe knee injury, the Saints need a shutdown corner, and Porter could fit the bill.
Porter's expected to make a full recovery and should be ready for the start of training camp. He got some good experience before the injury and showed signs he can be an impact player. The Saints have plenty of defensive needs, and having Porter coming back might allow them to focus on other spots.
-- Pat Yasinskas, NFC South blogger
Quintin Mikell, S, Philadelphia Eagles
Yes, Quintin Mikell is a bit of a late bloomer at age 28, but he's about to break through and make the Pro Bowl next season. Veteran Brian Dawkins says Mikell's the best safety he has played with, and that's saying something. Mikell finished the regular season with 93 tackles and three interceptions. Not sure what it is with former Boise State defensive backs (the blue field?), but they seem to be flourishing in this division. Cowboys fifth-round pick Orlando Scandrick also was superb this season.
Mikell became a starter in 2007, and no one's going to knock him out of the lineup at this point. He has learned a lot from watching Dawkins force turnovers, and he'll be right up there with Kenny Phillips of the New York Giants and LaRon Landry of the Washington Redskins over the next couple of seasons. Mikell also has emerged as a vocal leader for Jim Johnson's defense. The ball seems to find him, which is a great thing for a safety.
Mikell served his time as a special-teams ace. Now he's becoming a force as a starter.
-- Matt Mosley, NFC East blogger
Tramon Williams, CB, Green Bay Packers
As a nickelback and part-time starter, Williams intercepted five passes, knocked away 14 more and seems ready to start full-time for a defense that -- at least for now -- plays to his strengths.
Williams is a solid cover man and is willing to take risks to make big plays. Not all coaches like that approach, but it paid off for him in 2008. The big question for Williams is whether he will be as effective if the Packers change their scheme in the offseason.
At 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, Williams isn't really built to be a physical cornerback in a Cover 2 system. But in a man system like the Packers have played for the past three seasons, Williams can display his man-to-man cover skills. He has good hands and instincts, and is a good open-field runner once he gets his hands on the ball.
One option for the Packers is to trade veteran Al Harris, a possibility that Harris openly speculated on during the season. If they do that, Williams would slide into a starter's role and be poised to maximize his big-play ability over 16 games.
-- Kevin Seifert, NFC North blogger
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What to expect across the sports spectrum in 2009? ESPN.com offers things you might see coming, some you won't and some that will just flat-out surprise. Predictions to consider:
- NFL: Flacco, Ravens to reach new heights
- NFL: Johnson will not be back in Kansas City
- NFL Draft: Draft to be different for Lions
- MLB: Yankees will be must-see TV
- MLB: Sabathia, Uptons on watch list
- NBA: What's coming down the line in '09?
- NHL: Our (sometimes wacky) predictions
- MMA: Nine reasons to be excited in '09
- MMA: Nine things fans want in '09
- Boxing: Rafael's 2009 boxing wish list
- Boxing: Listeners' wish lists for '09
- NASCAR: The likely, and not-so likely
- Racing: Never a dull moment in IndyCar
- Soccer: Looking into crystal ball for 2009
- Golf: Garcia ready to make the leap
- Golf: Watch out for Woods in 2009
- Golf: North's projections for 2009 season
- Tennis: Projecting who will find redemption
- Tennis: Which scripts will stand out?
- College FB: Big-name coaches could leave
- College BKB: Bilas says Hansbrough again
- College BKB: Fraschilla looks at Curry
- College BKB: Gottlieb says Griffin dominant
- Women's BKB: Creme on 2009 bracket
- Women's BKB: Hays picks UConn
- Women's BKB: Voepel looks at '09 tourney
- FB Recruiting: Luginbill's nine for '09
- BKB Recruiting: Williams' boys projections
- BKB Recruiting: Nelson's girls projections
- Page 2: Predicting 2009 (thanks, 2008)
- Fantasy: What to watch for in 2009
- Fantasy: Berry's 2009 projections
- Fantasy: Karabell's 2009 projections
- ESPN RISE: 10 high school predictions
- ESPN RISE: Nine high schoolers to watch
- Olympics: 10 questions to ponder for '09
- Legal Issues: Cases to play out in 2009
- Sports Economy: Downturn will be story
- Poker: Economy will alter poker industry
- Poll: What does SportsNation see in 2009?
- Fan Blogs: Giants yes, Yankees no
- McShay: Mariota moves up in Mock Draft 4.0
- Sando: Free-agency grades for all 32 teams
- Kiper: Perfect prospect-team draft fits
- Williamson: Top 10 impact signings, trades
- McShay: Top 32 prospects for 2015 draft