MyPE

Community Business Directory, Event Listings, News and Views from Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay

social media

Photographers, Copyright, Social Media

By

A lesson for the 'older' photographers and creatives Creatives live in interesting times - we produce and publish material that is very easily shareable by a general public that has become accustomed to freely using and sharing our work on the vast and hungry social networks that encourage this. Of all the creatives I find that photographers crave the highs that a Thumbs Up on a social network can give BUT many HATE the Share function and take active steps to 'enforce' their 'rights' when … [Read more...] about Photographers, Copyright, Social Media

Why I Want to Give Up Social Media

By

In the early days of the internet it was an absolute free for all - no regulation, no tracking, no censorship, everyone was anonymous - not because they chose to be but because it was safer to be so. Everyone who used the internet used it for sharing of knowledge and to learn - we used it like a library. Then the idiots got involved and wanted to be entertained. So, web sites evolved to entertain the masses. Much like religion, then Film, then TV became the opium of the masses, the … [Read more...] about Why I Want to Give Up Social Media

When that EC Health Vacancy isn’t…

By

The Eastern Cape Health Department has distanced itself from posts currently being circulated on social media purporting to be issued by the department. The department said it received enquiries relating to the adverts of vacancies for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital and an advert of vacancies issued in 2017. “The department has not issued any vacancies at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital for emergency personnel. The second advert for nursing … [Read more...] about When that EC Health Vacancy isn’t…

That strange moment when Twitter reveals an alleged rapist’s name

By

https://youtu.be/v9h50zNZHxI It was SABC news that broke the story about a young Eastern Cape Rugby Player and an alleged rape. But it took Twitter to break the name of the payer as Khwezi Mafu, then to judge and determine his guilt and appropriate sentence before the law ran it's course. Naturally the media (and MyPE) then 'judged' it okay to report on that and name the rapist so we are all complicit in this. Then the Bulls issued a statement naming the King Williams Town born flanker … [Read more...] about That strange moment when Twitter reveals an alleged rapist’s name

Kraaifontein Shooting Video – Where you also duped?

By

Today's lesson (and one for the foreseeable future) is: "Fact Check Everything on Social Media or Shared With You as the SUPPOSED TRUTH." It could be, as the gentleman says in this video; "KAK Praat". The video above has been widely shared on Social Media and is JUST a MOVIE. When I first viewed it I said that it appeared that the person filming KNEW what was about to happen and was far too calm as an 'innocent' bystander. In my old age I have become cynical and cautious before sharing … [Read more...] about Kraaifontein Shooting Video – Where you also duped?

No People, Friday is NOT a Holiday!

By

Government says this coming Friday is a normal working day, despite social media messages calling for a shutdown. This, following messages doing the rounds on social media, calling for a shutdown of the country on Friday. Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Monday said it has noted the call for a shutdown, which can have unexpected consequences especially for the country’s fragile economy, business and communities. The department’s acting Director General Donald … [Read more...] about No People, Friday is NOT a Holiday!

Think Before You Engage in a Twar or Fwar

By

Social Media can be cruel, inspiring, a great leveler and even a great teacher. The sad thing about Social Media is the very uneven playing ground when it comes to interpretation of the written word - some of us have honed our talents for written communication to a very high level and some of us are doomed to be skewered on the point of a very sharp riposte. Look up riposte and experience another shaming indictment of our times - most definitions are for gaming and fighting and not for the … [Read more...] about Think Before You Engage in a Twar or Fwar

A Puppet of the Whites

By

More and more today we are seeing statements, aimed at young South Africans forging ahead locally and in the world that are derogatory on so many levels. Consider the perennial throw away lines used by the social media haters such as; "This is a puppet of whites", "She is going to be used against herself",  "Black faces used to justify white rule', "Brilliant blacks minds subjecting themselves to minority racism" and on and on and on and on. Just how does an ordinary man in the street … [Read more...] about A Puppet of the Whites

Webfluential – No Active Channels – Solved

By

Webfluential is a company that puts brands and influencers together, helping brands reach people and influencers to get paid for their presence on Social Media and content creation skills. The link to sign up with Webfluential is this one - Earn from Social Media with Webfluential. I am hoping that my early experience will help those who may have a bit of a 'slam your head against the wall moment' followed by a 'palm slap to the forehead' revelation. This video explains how to get … [Read more...] about Webfluential – No Active Channels – Solved

Social Media Fakery

By

The above article appeared in the Weekend Post of 19 March 2016. About Oracle Media's Neil Barker, the headline screamed; "Website Whizz under fakery fire" - certainly NOT the kind of headlines any young business person would like to see over his Saturday morning bacon and eggs. In 2015, Neil Barker started Oracle Media which offered Social Media Services to local companies. We see many of these advertising / branding / marketing companies springing up and offering to run social media … [Read more...] about Social Media Fakery

#portelizabeth and #algoabay

By

MyPE exists to promote and extol the virtues and lifestyle of Port Elizabeth. So many good things happen here but we all seem to be afraid to promote our fair city - yes I know the old adage that we don't want to let the secret out. You can help promote our fair city in the following easy way - use any of these two hashtags in ALL your Social Media postings: #portelizabeth and #algoabay. MyPE will be aggregating all social media mentions of these two hashtags on these … [Read more...] about #portelizabeth and #algoabay

One buck to Animal Welfare and Isithembiso Baby’s Home for every like

By

Throughout June, Eveready will be making its likes count by donating R1 per Facebook like and Twitter follow to Animal Welfare and Isithembiso Baby home in Port Elizabeth. As part of its Positively South African campaign, Eveready is focused on making a positive difference and highlighting all that is great about our nation. Liza Kingston, Eveready brand manager comments saying: “In February we asked our followers for their positive story, a favourite positive saying or quote and they stood … [Read more...] about One buck to Animal Welfare and Isithembiso Baby’s Home for every like

Which Political Party wins the Internet War?

By

Even though the vast majority of South Africans have limited access to the internet via mobile, the presence of political parties in the search engines and social media is still a vital component of any political campaign for the simple reason that the internet and the people on it can be considered as major influencer's in their community. So we sat down and worked out a method to rate each party and it's potential exposure to a voter looking for information (specifically a party manifesto … [Read more...] about Which Political Party wins the Internet War?

Increase social media traffic with SMS

By

Considering the growth and numbers related to social media and how integrated into our lives, and our relationship with our mobile phone. It’s no surprise that brands are using SMS to acquire social media traffic to increase engagement and sales. 83% of text messages are read within the first three minutes of receipt, and the open rate for texts is 98%. So it’s easy to understand how SMS allows easier interaction for brands. Using this platform business can prompt customers to participate on … [Read more...] about Increase social media traffic with SMS