Power FM goes live

[Samuel Mungadze] Gauteng's newest radio station went live on Tuesday morning and was officially launched by Premier Nomvula Mokonyane. 19 Jun 2013 12:33

Joe Public

Joe Public Group launches "the agency of next" in Cape Town

[Issued by Joe Public] The Joe Public Group has announced a new addition to its existing structure by launching Joe Publicⁿ in Cape Town. The new agency's name is based on the growth strategy that has been central to the group's phenomenal performance in the last few years. 19 Jun 2013 10:07

Is race still relevant in ads?

[Bonnie Ramaila] I think racial undertones and subtle nuances of racial segregation in TV adverts seems rife, and I find them more disturbing than thoughtful, especially when a TV advert shows one product communicating the same message, yet represented by two different racial groups. 19 Jun 2013 09:27

Bizcommunity.com

Create/update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and win!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity before 30 June 2013 and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! The winner will be picked via a lucky draw and announced on 1 July 2013 on Biz, Facebook and Twitter. 18 Jun 2013 12:09

Joe Public

Brothers for Life makes a difference and wins an Apex

[Issued by Joe Public] The national Brothers for Life 360° integrated social communication campaign, in partnership with communications group Joe Public and Mediology, has won a Bronze Apex award in the Sustain category for successfully affecting mindsets and behaviour change in South African men. 18 Jun 2013 11:31

Why social media is most popular among B2B marketers

[Subhash Chandra] There is no doubt at all that the social media websites are the precious tools for the Business to Business (B2B) companies. Here's why... 18 Jun 2013 06:55

Time to start planning for Loeries Creative Week Cape Town

If you haven't booked your tickets yet, now's the time to make all your plans for Loeries Creative Week - an annual creative hub for over 4,000 members of the brand communication industry. 18 Jun 2013 06:39

Joe Public

Way Better Clover campaign wins a Gold Apex

[Issued by Joe Public] Clover Industries Limited, in partnership with communications group, Joe Public, has been acknowledged with a Gold Apex Award for excellence in effective advertising within the Change category. 14 Jun 2013 11:53

Berge Farrell

34 for 10

[Issued by Berge Farrell] In just 10 short years, Berge Farrell has surpassed expectations, with an impressive innings of active clients in 34 countries around the globe. 14 Jun 2013 11:39

[Cannes Lions 2013] South Africa at Cannes - all the predictions

Of the 799 South African entries in the 2013 Cannes Lions Awards, the ididthatad.com prediction team has tipped Ogilvy CT and TBWA JHB, closely followed by Lowe CT for its Cape Times 'Selfies' campaign as the lead agencies. 14 Jun 2013 07:50

Big fish, small pond vs small fish, big pond

[Rolf Akermann] I am sure many in the industry will read this article and nod their heads in agreement. Many small agencies have been responsible for building huge brands in the South African market across all categories, only to see the business move to the large agencies. 14 Jun 2013 06:58

[Cannes Lions 2013] Cannes Lions introduces Lions Health

CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is set to launch Lions Health next year, a new two-day independent festival and awards celebrating creative communications in healthcare, wellness and sustainability. 13 Jun 2013 16:13

Don't ban-boozle us

[TJ Strydom] A ban on alcohol advertising would cost nearly 12,000 jobs and almost R1.8bn in tax revenue. 13 Jun 2013 15:21