Reddy, steady... Stop

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The press ombudsman has dismissed Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy's complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper in its entirety, the newspaper reports, and Icasa is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, reports BD Live. On a sad note, SABC television and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli has died, reports Times Live. 20 May 2013 05:59

SHM magazine to launch in Q3

SA Sports & Health Monthly (SHM), a new generalist, multi-sports magazine title aimed at the sports crazy South African spectator and serious amateur, will be launching in the third quarter of this year, Chapel Lane Media has announced. 19 May 2013 19:59

Trends in branded broadcast content

[Sara Butchart] Oh how I love my PVR! After years of being in the advertising and communications business, my husband and I delight in zapping the rubbish ads and moving on to what we really want to watch - the programme! It's a global trend which is resulting in more and more interest being placed on AFP's (Advertiser Funded Programmes) with some really interesting results. 18 May 2013 08:04

M&G editor resigns, off to New Delhi

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Mail & Guardian's editor-in-chief, Nic Dawes, has resigned to take up a post at the Hindustan Times in New Delhi, the newspaper reports. 17 May 2013 11:17

Students, don't forget to enter Biz's Portfolio Night competition!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] A reminder once again to all branding, design or advertising students in Jozi to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week, Wednesday, 22 May! Complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday, 20 May. You will need to create a MyBiz Profile if you don't have one already. 17 May 2013 11:04

Hunter's Cider fans wanted for 25th celebration

To celebrate its 25th birthday, Hunter's Cider is requesting all its fans to send their best pictures and videos of their Hunter's experiences from the past 25 years for its birthday TVC. 18 May 2013 09:04

35 countries: 63 cities: Portfolio Night now on in Joburg

[Issued by McCann Worldgroup] Portfolio Night, taking place on Wednesday, 22 May, will bring together 150 creative hopefuls, and the best in the business, for a fast-paced evening of career-shaping advice, networking, and for some, recruitment offers. 17 May 2013 12:02

Tangy Crosse & Blackwell gets some Oomph! in Mozambique

[Issued by Oomph! Africa] When Tiger Brands went looking for a partner to assist them grow market share and create brand awareness in Mozambique, they found what they needed in experiential marketing specialists, Oomph! Africa. 17 May 2013 11:13

Should you gamify your brand?

[Michael Gullan, Issued by Gullan&Gullan] Gamification is a digital term that means bringing some of the mechanics and concepts of gaming into brand content. Gamification used for marketing brands usually involves incentivising users with rewards and exclusive offers, similar to traditional loyalty programmes. 17 May 2013 14:05

Purpose in Africa: Doing well by doing good

[Nicole Zetler, Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects] A brand's purpose is its reason for being - it goes beyond what you do, or who you're doing it for. 17 May 2013 13:48

Sunday Times/Nal'ibali Storytime launched

The Sunday Times, in partnership with PRAESA (The Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa), has launched the new Sunday Times Nal'ibali Storybook. 17 May 2013 10:31

The BBC and Habari Media host an exclusive luncheon with George Alagiah

[Issued by Habari Media] BBC.com and BBC World News, together with Habari Media, recently invited guests to an exclusive luncheon at the Saxon in Johannesburg. 17 May 2013 12:56

Matrics of 2013, are you prepared for 2014?

[Issued by Eduloan] It's your matric year and you are faced with tight deadlines. Whether you really want to enjoy your final year of school or whether you are looking forward to getting this year behind you, Eduloan has three steps to make sure that you are ready for 2014. 17 May 2013 13:26

Traffic Light: Conversion Tag strategies

[Michael Lamb, Issued by MediaMind] Third-party ad serving has many advantages that agencies can leverage. One of these is the ability to record a user's journey from ad impression through to purchase. To mark milestones on this path, conversion tags on the advertiser's site are important. 17 May 2013 12:39

Strauss & Co to sell one of the world's most reproduced paintings

[Issued by Strauss & Co] Frans Oerder's still life, Blossom Time, will be sold at Strauss & Co's much anticipated Evening Sale on Monday, 20 May, in the Wanderers Club Ballroom. 17 May 2013 11:17