Advancement Certificate course offered by Rhodes

A university-level course in advancement - the practice of building, maintaining and improving support, skills and funds for an organisation or institution and covering key aspects such as fundraising, marketing and donor stewardship - will be offered by Rhodes Business School in Grahamstown in partnership with Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement. 9 Feb 2012 11:55

brandhouse

brandhouse launches 2012 Responsible Drinking Media Awards

brandhouse, one of South Africa's leading alcohol beverage companies, has officially launched their new 2012 campaign. In its second year running, these awards recognise journalistic efforts in supporting, promoting and contributing to the Responsible Drinking agenda and ultimately to helping change consumer behaviour. 9 Feb 2012 11:17

Gagasi 99.5FM

Gagasi FM Back to School CSI campaign

The Gagasi FM Back to School campaign, in association with Oval Institution, provided a great way to create awareness for school kids in and around Durban with on-air hand-overs to candidates who won cash fees worth R10 000, including stationery and school vouchers and tertiary bursaries from the Oval Institution. 8 Feb 2012 19:23

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Women in Action launch 2012 Save a Tamar support group for victims of abuse

Trained trauma counsellors, some of whom are survivors of abuse themselves, welcomed visitors warmly to the first support group meeting organised by Women in Action (WiA) at the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in Johannesburg last week. 8 Feb 2012 11:19

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Great Water Baptism

On Saturday, 4 February, more than twenty-five thousand newly converted UCKG members committed to living a new life spiritually and being good examples of responsible and law-abiding South African citizens. 6 Feb 2012 08:50

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Women in Action and UCKG Pastors journey alongside cancer sufferers during treatment and recovery

Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors' wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), have embraced the 2012 theme of World Cancer Day (4 February), affirming the slogan: "Together it is possible". 2 Feb 2012 11:43

Do you want your children to be able to see rhinos in the wild?

No, it's not a silly question, though the answer is clear - a resounding YES! And here's YOUR chance to do something positive in the fight to save our rhinos. Bizcommunity.com has partnered with Sting Music to help raise money for the Endangered Wildlife Trust to try to save these majestic creatures for future generations to enjoy. 30 Jan 2012 14:40

Braille-ant campaign a trend setter for 2012

[Rose Setshoge] Wimpy's recent Braille burger campaign from MetropolitanRepublic is a reminder of some important aspects that should be incorporated in most new campaigns for winning results. Several of these include the significance of paying attention to the market, incorporation of social issues and most importantly, simplicity. [video] 25 Jan 2012 15:30

[2012 trends] My hem, your hem, mayhem!

[Terry Levin] Looking for trends to follow in 2012? Why not just invent one and then get as many people as possible to subscribe to it via as many media and devious means as you can dream up to get it trending? Voila, instant trend! Call it Like-ness... or the year of rampant individualism. 24 Jan 2012 15:15

[2012 trends] Generation Y Not

[Jason Levin & Jessica Oosthuizen] South Africa's young consumers are more savvy and demanding than ever before. Not surprisingly, marketers have to work harder and smarter to make their brands compelling to kids, teens and young adults. 2012 stands for pace, progress, challenge and increased 'prosumer' power. Here are 10 whats and hows, ending with some of the hottest youth brands to look out for this year. 23 Jan 2012 13:32

[2012 trends] GFC's impact on media-marketing arena

[Karen Phelan] There are a number of trends forecast for 2012 that will have an impact on all facets of the media-marketing arena. 18 Jan 2012 15:59

[2012 trends] Strategically solving the conundrums of marketing complexity

[Darren Woolley] The world is sitting in a now familiar state of uncertainty, with debit crisis, stagnant established markets and emerging growth markets and continued pressure to deliver increasing returns. In the face of this uncertainty and continuing increase in fragmentation and complexity, marketers will need to strategically develop more flexibly responses to deal with a range of conundrums. 18 Jan 2012 14:47

Media24 Weeklies

Adriaan Bergh school tour 2012

Mr South Africa, Adriaan Bergh, together with YOU, DRUM and Huisgenoot, will be touring schools to motivate schoolchildren and raise awareness and funds for the Friends of Child Protection charity organisation. 17 Jan 2012 20:29

Calling 10 volunteers to support Vodacom Change the World

Vodacom is once again giving 10 South Africans the opportunity to donate their time and expertise as volunteers at one of 10 non-profit organisations that serve various local communities, for a period of 12 months. The 10 volunteers will get the chance to share the skills and experience that they possess and which are so desperately lacking by the identified non-profit organisations. 13 Jan 2012 12:28