Cape Town
Day 2 at ROI Media
So I decided that I would give you a quick run down of what happened during my second day at ROI Media.
The traffic was horrible this morning, but I *just* managed to make it in on time and got going straight away. I didn’t even have time to check any emails or my iGoogle and I was called into a meeting with the Sales team. The meeting was just an introduction into what the sales team does and how they do it. It was very short and sweat, but still really valuable.
There was not too much excitement throughtout the rest of the morning as I had a few things that I needed to tackle myself in an attempt to learn and grow my knowledge. I got things done, did a bit of research and just generally got on with things.
The big surprise of the day actually popped up during lunch time. A Counter-Strike server popped up, and the next thing I knew, most of the office, including the Big Boys, were playing! I actually couldn’t believe it! CS has to be my favourite games of all time, and the fact that a game popped up without me being instrumental was awesome! Also the fact that the bosses were jamming along was even cooler, and you could hear the laughter and screams of anguish coming from their offices throughout the game!
Unfortunately for me, I was a bit more disciplined than I had expected and finished a few personal things that I had planned to do during my lunch break, and I actually got them done, so I was feeling pretty chuffed, but also a bit bummed out as I had missed the game! Don’t worry boys, I will be in the action tomorrow, and you all better be prepared!
New Junior Online Marketer at ROI Media
New Junior Online Marketer at ROI Media
I understand that I have not blogged in ages while my hosting and website issues were sorted out, and you might be wondered what this post is about after reading the title.
Allow me to fill you in.
As you are well aware, that while my blog might have been down, life keeps on going. While I was not posting, I had decided that I needed a change from Tamar. I loved every minute there, but I wanted to expand my horizon and see if I could start climbing the proverbial ladder of the working world.
Interview at ROI
Well doing my standard reading on the industry and trying to learn as much as possible in my free time. I came across the ROI Media website. I had come across it a number of times and read all of the blog posts, but once again I found myself searching through it once more.
I found the free website health check contact form and thought I would give it a go. There was nothing I could lose from it right? Nothing to lose definitely, but it appeared everything to gain!
They got back to me asking what I would like to be checked out, and I didn’t understand their response. I thought that I had read the website wrong, so went back trying to find the page again, and stumbled across the jobs page while doing so. I emailed Sebastian back providing him with the info he needed, and I also dropped in a slightly sneaky question, and politely asked him who would be the best person to send my CV to at ROI Media.
The Captain is back!
Yes, you read that title correctly! I AM BACK!
I understand that I have failed miserably on my goal of trying to blog daily to in an attempt to try and get nominated for an SA Blog Award. My goal still stands, but I am going to make a slight change. I am not going to blog daily, but I am rather going to focus on giving you loving readers only a few articles a week, but rather posts of a high quality.
I am getting a much better response from articles that I sit down and plan along with doing a little bit of research. I rather want to give you something that is going to be of value to you rather than just passing along news that you can find anywhere.
So after my hosting issues I have finally managed to get things up and running. I will do a blog post depicting my experiences and difficulties in doing my first host transfer for all of my domains.
Also, look forward to a new domain that I will hopefully be able to release at the end of the week!
I am back, and hopefully it is with a bang! I have quite a few exciting ideas going on which I will be able to execute within the next few months, so stay tuned!
Until then, Dans Dans Dans
- Captain AwesomeHosting Issues
This is just an update for all of you as to why there have been no posts for the past month.
I have been experiencing major hosting difficulties and therefore am looking into getting a different hosting package which is unfortunately rather expensive to host all of my websites on,
Please be patient as I look into getting a new hosting package setup as soon as possible. Hopefully I will be all systems go by the end of next week.
Don’t worry, I have around 10 post ideas ready and waiting for when the site becomes live again!
- Captain AwesomeMzanzi – Nine Cities, Ten Stadiums
Here is something to get you into the vibe of the World Cup. If you are foreign this will be even better for you as it provides you with a bit of background and information on the nine host cities and the ten stadiums.
Enjoy, and welcome to our country!
- Captain AwesomeThe World Cup is here – Feel it!
So today is the big day!
The entire world is now watching, and it is time for Africa to show the world how we roll. I am sure the whole of Mzanzi will unite, like they already have been doing, for the rest of the tournament. It has been magical to see how the country has bonded and joined behind a common cause: Bafana Bafana.
It is time to embrace your African heritage and become one South Africa!
IT IS HERE, FEEEEL IT!
- Captain AwesomeLocnville – There Music Video
So Locnville have released their third single and I was a little surpised to see that it was the song called “There”. There were a few others that I thought would have been better, but once I saw the music video and the vibe that they are going for, I must admit, I think Locnville have made a smart move. I love seeing Cape Town people set the standards for success!
They seem to be building onto the success of Sun in my pocket as well as 6 Second Poison. Check it out below!
Very nice!
- Captain AwesomeTamar is looking for an online copywriter
Middleweight Online Copywriter
A leading UK focused online marketing agency with offices in Cape Town requires the services of a driven, detail focused copywriter. Working on a range of blue-chip financial services clients, you will gain international search marketing exposure and extensive writing mentoring.
The ability to write benefits focused marketing content with a conversion focus is critical. You’ll need to be well versed in direct response marketing and understand the difference between B2B and B2C writing. A working understanding of SEO copywriting would be advantageous. Exposure to travel, financial and retail writing will also be beneficial.
Level: Middleweight
Benefits: To be discussed
Please note that Tamar reserves the right not to make an appointment if a suitable candidate is not found. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
What are we looking for?
• Demonstrable long copy experience is non-negotiable (two to five years)
• Attention to detail
• Good time managment skills
Advantageous
A working understanding of SEO copywriting would be advantageous. Exposure to travel, financial and retail writing will also be beneficial.
Personal Skills/Attributes
• A high level of professionalism and meticulous attention to detail will be critical
• Critical thinking and a solutions oriented approach
• Ability to communicate crisply and clearly
Details
Remuneration: To be discussed upon interview
Province: Western Cape
City: Cape Town
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Drop me an email if you are interested at all on jbigmac [at] gmail [dot] com.
Alternatively you can catch me on twitter @jbigmac
I have been with the company for four months now, and I must say that I am really loving it here. The vibe and work environment is awesome and something that I think most people would really enjoy. I really think YOU should take this opportunity with both hands!
- Captain AwesomeHappy Birthday to you Benjizzle
Purely for the fact that Lynsay is going to be extremely cross with me if I don’t do this before, but I must make a disclaimer that this is not really my idea, but rather borrowed from a friend without permission. Thanks Lynsay! :)
Aah, Mr Benjizzle. Yes, that is what I am calling you from now on, just deal with it. You must now accept the fact that life, is slowly (extremely slowly might I add), coming to a grinding hault. The life is draining from you, I and those around us, while we ride into the Sunset. Aah, the joyous times we have shared, and memories we have created! What a fantastic time we have had my friend.
There were moments when my side begged in agony for me to stop laughing, and I was held randsom for air by your jokes. There were also the many moments of awkward jokes shared, were neither of us quite got what the other was saying, or the ridiculous arguments we shared, purely to disagree with the other for some entertainment. These, my friend were the glorious day. Now, as I write this I reminious on those stupendous days my good friend. The days were I had to see your face every morning in almost every class.
Now, my friend, we have come to a very special time in our lives. You are on your last breath, your last steps, your last moments, of being 18 AND IT”S TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!
LET THE PARTY BEGIN!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY MAN!!!
- Captain AwesomeKia Competition – The Power to Surprise
What’s that? Yes? You want to what? You want to go to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Aah, don’t we all (daydreams of such blissful moments).
Wait… That reminds me. You actually can. With Kia who has “The Power to Surprise”. See what I did there? Ja, I know you like it. Gosh, don’t distract me like that. Back to the juicy details!
“The Kia Experience is a global campaign whereby 12 bloggers from across the world have been invited to travel to South Africa for 4 adventure filled days which includes a ticket to watch a 2010 FIFA World Cup ™ game and a Kia test drive to Magaliesburg with Kia’s latest surprise.
You are probably thinking, “Hmmm now that sounds pretty decent”. Decent is not the word I would use, but rather AWESOME! A chance to experience the greatest showpiece on Earth in our native South Africa for FREE as well as testing out the awesome Kia … Aah…I almost gave it away there! Naughty!
That definitely sounds like the Kia Experience is going to rock your socks right off!
Ok, OK! Enough of me giving you the boring details of how you can also win a Sony Cybershot Camera, and a copy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa PS3 EA Game.
Instead, why don’t you head off to the Kia competition page and get entering! Go, go, GO!
