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AFRICA Walking billboards keep brands visible, budgets low[Titus Kaloki] For most companies the most important part of business is getting new clientele and accounts. It is for this reason that many spend millions in advertising and marketing. However, newer ways of lowering costs and creating brand awareness have sprung up. 7 May 2009 10:40 AFRICA Retailer launches Christmas consumer promotions[Carole Kimutai] Despite the global crunch that has seen a drastic reduction in consumer spending, retail supermarket chain Nakumatt has launched a R3m (KSh30m) Christmas season rewards program that will run for two months. 20 Nov 2008 12:15 AFRICA MTN Uganda's Zone to stay[Walter Wafula] MTN Uganda has decided to uphold MTN Zone, a cost saving tariff plan, due to subscriber interest for the product, according to a senior executive at the company. 6 Oct 2008 10:04 AFRICA Uchumi hunts for loyal customers
AFRICA Zim hotels lure locals to make up for low international traffic[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's hotel groups have embarked on an aggressive marketing campaign to woo locals into their hotels and lodges, as international concern on the country's crisis remains a major threat to international tourist arrivals. 18 Aug 2008 09:35 AFRICA DHL launches heavy-weight shipment promotionDHL Express Kenya has launched a promotion that gives customers discounts for exporting or importing heavy-weight shipments. The new tariff provides a 35-45% reduction on the old tariff for shipments above 51kg to selected destinations. 24 Jul 2008 19:34 AFRICA Press harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warnPress freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. 16 Jan 2008 07:32 AFRICA Zim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. 11 Jan 2008 07:04 AFRICA Seychelles tourism campaign gets a boostCNN will deliver the Seychelles Tourism Board's first pan-European advertising campaign to an international audience, promoting the group of islands as a leading holiday destination. 9 Jan 2008 09:28 AFRICA A very unmerry Christmas![Dumisani Ndlela] If you notice the tone in John Moxon's voice when you “read his lips” carefully from the chairman's statement accompanying the Meikles Africa Limited group results for the six months to September 30, 2007, you'll realise there little to be merry about this Christmas in Zimbabwe. 14 Dec 2007 11:29 AFRICA Cricket Australia tries to corner image marketCricket Australia (CA), the governing body of one of Australia's favourite sports, is trying to force all photographers and agencies to sign a new contract before they enter the cricket grounds. 13 Dec 2007 06:42 AFRICA Bank takes 140 African traders to Hong Kong[Walter Wafula] Standard Charted Bank PLC is sponsoring 140 small and medium enterprise African traders to attend the 2007 World SME Expo in Hong Kong, as part of its new annual SME Trade Corridors' initiative. 7 Dec 2007 12:01 AFRICA Walkie-talkie marketing[Steve Smith] You know the irritating drill. You are in the supermarket and the person with the cart in front of you is on the cell phone loudly consulting with someone at home about what to buy. 5 Dec 2007 09:34 Latest jobs | Ad showcase Love Life   2 of 9  |
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