by Sthe Masilela | Feb 10, 2023 | DigitalSheroMedia |
In the twenty-first century, the internet is a gold mine. With the ability to re-connect long-lost relatives and friends, teach us about everything and anything under the sun, entertain us, and, most recently, provide us with careers. However, if not used appropriately, and when you are not well educated on how to navigate the various online platforms, the internet can be a very dangerous place, especially for youngsters.
What is internet safety?
Internet safety entails the correct steps taken to safeguard one’s online presence. This can include things like keeping your account private, updating your passwords on a regular basis, and enabling two-factor authentication on your social media platforms. Internet safety is critical because we share so much of our personal information online and, at times, unconsciously overshare with the intent of content creation.
How does one get hacked?
Hackers are always developing new methods for hacking pages. Instagram accounts are hacked every 10 minutes, they entice you to join investment groups, mainly crypto, bitcoin, or forex. Start a DM conversation and then provide links to their platform tricking you into making instant money only to find out shortly later that your account is gone. This also applies to emails, whether they are professional or personal emails; hackers are aware of your interests and know just what to use to lure you, for example, “Congrats your FNB account has been awarded R100 000 worth of ebucks. Click on the following link to redeem your prize” ,”You have been picked as the lucky winner for a certain clothing brand, visit the following link to begin shopping”, and the good old scams, “Congratulations, you have won R50 000, contact the following number to receive your cash prize” (not really internet related but its important to also watch out for these and teach your kids about them ). Another method is to use a friend’s account; your friend’s account may have been hijacked and is now sending links; in this instance, it is best to contact your friend on another platform and verify whether the link is legitimate or if they have been hacked.
Safer internet tips
The key to hacking is one’s email address; your email address has access to many of your personal accounts, bank accounts, work accounts, social media accounts, and more. Find ways to strengthen your email account, such as enabling security questions that only YOU will know the answers to. Throughout all of the accounts you create, make sure to use strong passwords, yep, you read it right, PASSWORDS. It is advisable to have different passwords for your accounts. Have a strong password, shy away from your name, your pets, your spouse and your children. Always make sure your password has a special character, a number and mixture of upper and lowercase letters. Monitor your child’s internet usage and tailor it to their interests, such as YouTube Kids. Be wary of emails, SMS messages, and even WhatsApp messages from suspicious accounts requesting you to open attachments you are skeptical of.
How to keep business pages safe
- Hire a social management team(haha you know where to find us).
- Ensure you have activated the 2 step verifications on.
- Keep passwords in a very secure company folder.
- Limit who can have access to the passwords.
- Limit who can be the admin of the company pages.
- Know what spam accounts come across as so you will not fall for them!
We hope this has shed some light for you on internet safety, other than that happy browsing and stay safe.
by Sthe Masilela | Sep 30, 2022 | DigitalSheroMedia |
From grassroots level to being one of the sought-after digital marketing agencies in South Africa, yes that is DigitalShero, from winning Libresse as one of our major clients to finally launching our own sponsored call platform, Ringamahala. Establishing ourselves not only in Africa’s richest square mile but also in two other major cities in the country, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. With the company having turned 7 years old, we’ve had some fantastic accomplishments and we are growing stronger and scaling every day from where we started.
In the year 2015, Digitalshero introduced itself to the digital media industry and cemented it’s footprint. Two years later we established an NPO which is known as Bloem Girls Rock now just #BGR Foundation because we have integrated guys into the foundation. We provide less privileged young women and men with an opportunity to enroll in higher education, we acquire them funding and assist them with day-to-day necessities such as toiletries and access to the internet café in the area in order for them to complete their educational tasks. DigitalShero has worked with brands such as Primedia, Avon, Standard Bank and Pepsi just to name a few, not only that but we’ve secured even more bigger wins by being appointed by Essity Global as the digital marketing agency for Libresse South Africa – which can go down as one of the company’s most significant achievements as we spearheaded their 2021 #Wombstories campaign.
This is what Bolawana Mags Shivanda, founder and CEO of Digitalshero, had to say about the company and its journey. “Ladies please don’t give up on how you do things; you don’t have to be forceful like males. Bolawana (to women) operating in a feminine manner has been one of my secrets with how I have done things, moving slowly and everything, I have realized that I am exactly where I want to be, and the company is exactly where it needs to be.”
What motivates you to wake up and work hard for your company?
Bolawana, “how I see myself is, just like a car with four wheels I need all of my 4 wheels to operate efficiently; the first wheel is my relationship with self and God. The second is my relationship with my husband; if things aren’t going well there, I am not okay. My kids are also part of my wheel, when they are sick, I am not at a 100%. Both my company Digitalshero and Bloem Girls Rock are combined as my 4th wheel. The mentioned are my core values and I have accepted that if one of them is not operating efficiently it is my 100% responsibility to ensure that they are intact. “
This is what some of the employees at Digitalshero had to say about their remarkable 7-year celebration. Adrian, senior head digital designer at DS: “knowing Mags and her passion and drive, I was confident that DS would be successful; from experience, it normally takes around four years for a company to make or break it.”
Toka, business development at DS: “I’ve come and gone at Digitalshero, but every time I’ve been here, I’ve seen that growth, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.”
Sthe, social media manager at DS: “I’ve been around since the beginning of Covid, and I remember telling Mags the other day how proud I am of her because of the phenomenal growth the company has experienced, from working from home to being located in three locations across the country and working with one of the leading brands in the femcare industry, those are great wins in my books”
Employees also mentioned that their favorite times at the company are when they get to spend time working together in person as a team.
The progress has been tremendous, and it has just been 7 years. We have no idea what the future holds, but we are confident that it is bright for Digitalshero. Happy Birthday DS!
by admin | Jul 8, 2022 | DigitalSheroMedia |
Ringamahala takes on Africa. It allows advertisers to connect with their audiences by providing them with free airtime! Well this is how it works: a 15-30 ad is created for a campaign, the user dials a code, listens to the ad, and is immediately connected with a reward in the form of free airtime.
One of the most significant advantages of this offering for brands is the ability to build a database because a follow-up SMS is sent to the user, allowing the advertiser to drive the user to a call to action.
What is so unique about Ringamahala? This is the first of its kind in Africa; we can reach all South African networks for a flat rate of R10,00. It includes up to 5 free minutes in the product. Real-time consumer reporting is measurable.
This is a very useful service for any campaign because it allows your brand to provide their customers with a free call solution. This clearly shows to customers the added value you are willing to provide them. Deliver your message exactly how you want it, knowing it will not be interrupted.
Want to learn more about RingaMahala? Contact us on info@digitalshero.co.za or call us at 082 215 7007.
by admin | Dec 10, 2021 | DigitalSheroMedia |
Greydot Mobile’s #RingaMahala is sure to be a game-changer in the telecoms space
Greydot Mobile has partnered with Digital Shero Media Group to deliver a game-changing service, #RingaMahala, through which advertisers will now be able to sponsor free airtime to callers from all networks. To access this amazing deal, users will have to either dial a specific USSD code or a dedicated number on the Greydot app or alternatively, click on a provided link before they reach the person they intend to call as they are prompted to listen to a short audio ad (radio ad) from the sponsor.
Callers will also receive a follow-up call-to-action from the advertiser via SMS, providing yet another opportunity for the consumer to engage with the advertiser. Among other rewards available to users of the service are redeemable vouchers, coupons and mobile cryptographic currency.
“This is groundbreaking for the South African market and will bring communities closer together as connectivity will be much easier and so much more affordable. A nation that stays connected, stays together,” says Digital Shero CEO Mags Shivanda.
The #RingaMahala campaign will be central to low-cost digital voice network’s strategy to reintroduce its suite of services – including calls, payments and conferencing tools to encrypted messenger services and other value-added features – to seven operating markets on the African continent, creating greater awareness of its cost-effective calling services.
In a continent that has amongst the most expensive call and data rates on the planet, GreyDot Mobile will allow consumers to make calls globally at far more affordable rates, charging 35 cents per minute for calls to any number both within South Africa and to numbers in 170 countries around the world.
About GreyDot Mobile
GreydotMobile helps mobile users to reduce their telecoms spend without changing their network or sim card, offering them the same quality of service on the same network at a lower price. The company’s secret to being the cheapest telecommunications provider lies in the fact that its whole business is internet-based, with no terrestrial technology such as towers which other mobile network providers use. The Botswana-based company has 700 000 users in Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
For more information, contact:
Mags Shivanda
Digital Shero
Director
082 215 7007 | mags@digitalshero.co.za | www.digitalshero.co.za
by admin | Dec 6, 2021 | DigitalSheroMedia
Portfolio:
Sales Executive
(Mid-level)
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: R25 000, 5% Commission, with relevance to experience.
Location: Sandton, Gauteng.
Introduction: This is an exciting time for a driven and passionate Mid-level Sales Executive to join a well-established Digital Media company and help set the foundation and shape the future of their business in South Africa.
Job Functions:
Advertising, Media, Sales
Specification: Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage key relationship across channels:
- Grow relationships with a select group of clients and agencies defined across Digital Shero’s portfolio of clients
- Cultivate a deep understanding of client business to ensure high level, turnkey solutions that unlock revenue
- Identify trends and threats in select sectors to upsell new and existing products
- Monitor performance of a portfolio (area of responsibility) on a weekly basis
- Conceptualise and implement relevant campaigns for clients
- Experience and confidence in systems and tools
- Digital Marketing, Web Traffic Management, online advertising and SEO management
- In depth knowledge of the following digital marketing channels and platforms paid search (Google Adwords), retargeting, display, social advertising, SEO, CRM
- A comprehensive understanding of Google Analytics, Google Search Console and Dragon Metrics in order to report on campaigns
- Be an active and highly effective networker
- Build, maintain and nurture relationships with all clients assigned to you through consistent communication patterns and timeous responses
Manage a portfolio of advertising clients and agencies to ensure portfolio targets are achieved:
- Achieve and exceed sales revenue budgets
- Develop a sales strategy to achieve set budgets by brand relevant to a specific portfolio
- Develop detailed action plans to execute the sales strategy
- Build and develop strong relationships with clients, client media and communication partners
- Develop new business and maintain existing business
- Managing the brands’ engagement opportunities for advertiser benefit
- Prepare relevant reports providing feedback on sales activity, sales performance and all matters in process/outstanding/in need of resolution
- Carry out any reasonable request relating to National Sales, which may include afterhours work
Experience:
· Proven track record in media sales with consistent achievement of revenue targets within the sector
· At least 3-5 years of agency / client facing media sales experience
· Minimum experience in business-to-business sales (B2B) marketing
· Experience of presenting to large and small audiences of various levels within a business
Knowledge & Skills:
· Strong Interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail
· Excellent presentation skills
· Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and telephonic
· Above average problem solving ability and negotiation skills
· Thorough understanding of marketing processes
· Able to make decisions
· Strong leadership qualities
· Knowledge of SA digital landscape
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Sales & Marketing / Advertising or equivalent experience
· Experience across diverse management disciplines
If you don’t hear from us in the next 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Closing Date: 3 November 2023
For any enquiries, please contact Thato on +27 71 215 4817.
CV’s should be emailed thato@digitalshero.co.za
Email Subject: Sales Executive
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online.
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | DigitalSheroMedia |
DigitalShero is proud to announce that they have acquired global giants Tafari Capital as one of their clients in 2021. Tafari Capital is a 100% black-owned Technology holding company operating within the fintech, health tech and consumer services technology spaces. It comprises over 100 successful black professionals and entrepreneurs concerned about financial inclusion in Africa. They have come together to develop a platform of products and services that will grow capital for underserved communities. In 2019, Tafari Capital, acquired 100 % of TechTrend Global (Pty) Ltd in two tranches, currently trading as SmartMyCompany.com, which is a start-up that has made strides in establishing a competent technical team with sought after skills in fintech software as a service, cloud computing and mobile applications development including Blockchain technology.
Tafari Capital emerged as a result of the coming together of a group of African professionals and business leaders whose core vision is to mobilise African financial resources in order to assist in developing and growing economic growth of the African continent. Tafari Capital’s founding members are driven by the realisation that African people need to reinforce themselves, empower each other and create their own wealth.
Formed in 2016, Tafari Capital believes that collective mobilisation of African financial resources will lead to the socio-economic emancipation of the peoples of Africa and contribute towards the development of the economy of South Africa and the broader African continent.
Tafari Capital is now listed in the Open Banking Directory, a global listing of Banks, Neobanks, Fintechs and APIs which embraces the concept of open banking. Tafari Capital is responding to South Africa’s unemployment crisis by creating thousands of verified self-employed agents throughout the country as distribution points for its products and services. It will also provide, in partnership with the The StartUp Tribe, free access to world-class practical entrepreneurship courses to help people to start and grow their business.
DigitalShero intends on being the mediator between Tafari Capital and their stakeholders by not only educating, but equipping thousands of South Africans with affordable financial solutions. As Digital Marketing pioneers, we intend on bringing Tafari Capital to everyone’s palms, by the click of a button.
