varder@troika is the result of a formalised co-working agreement between Sandton-based brand communications company Troika Imagineering Works and copywriter Mark Varder. Varder is now a Troika client, drawing on the agency's design and production support when required and at the same time, Troika will draw on Varder's extensive experience as needed - making Troika a client of Varder. 9 Feb 2010 08:14
Point-of-sale company Marin's Southern Africa has reached the climax of their 2010 FIFA World Cup preparation, having conducted work for Sony which received phenomenal results. 8 Feb 2010 13:31


The 2010 Flux Trend Review conference, powered by BlackBerry and hosted by trend analyst Dion Chang, will take place in Johannesburg on Thursday, 25 February 2010, at the UJ Arts Centre Theatre. It will also be combined with the first-ever Digital Lab workshop to be launched in South Africa by creative studio Studio 4332, an affiliate of Proximity Worldwide, on Friday 26 February. 5 Feb 2010 12:02
The new character Bokkie made his first appearance at the launch of South African Rugby Union's (SARU) Champion Tour and will become a familiar face around South African rugby as he is used in a host of marketing, communication and commercial activities. 5 Feb 2010 11:25
On Thursday, 4 February 2010, the gigantic Bafana Bafana jersey, a symbol of the Unite Mzansi Unite campaign, crossed the border from the Eastern Cape into KwaZulu-Natal, after a month tour of the Eastern Cape. The jersey was signed by Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize, adding to the list of other high-profile government leaders such as Jacob Zuma, Helen Zille and Noxolo Kiviet. 5 Feb 2010 10:40
One of the areas that remained relatively buoyant internationally, despite the recession, is online retail which is leading to a rise in home deliveries. This is one of the findings from research by independent market analyst Datamonitor that revealed that this rise is benefiting post offices and courier firms contending with a difficult trading environment. 5 Feb 2010 09:49
The annual Waste Management conference and exhibition, run by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), will take place on 4-8 October 2010 at Emperor's Palace Convention Centre, OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. 3 Feb 2010 10:45
[Thabani Khumalo] To Africans, football is life, culture, struggle against oppression and poverty, entertainment, interaction, sharing, team work, partnership, unity, development, and a means to success. German sportswear giant Puma knows this. Puma is probably the most-loved sport apparel in Africa. 2 Feb 2010 11:19
Marin's Southern Africa is growing exponentially and will be moving into a new showroom in 2010. The new premises will be open for the public to view and will encapsulate the modern, cutting-edge effect of the world-renowned advertising tool - the patented LAMà. 2 Feb 2010 09:11
HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, has announced the latest release of its mobility solution for mobile sales and mobile delivery. HighJump Mobile Sales Advantage, HighJump Virtual Cooler, and HighJump RouteXpress have been enhanced based on evolving technology and industry needs. 1 Feb 2010 11:39
Sandton City's fabric ‘hanging banners', featuring the vibrant advertising from the centre's previous promotions and campaigns, have now been re-used and designed into chic shoppers. While these bags are 'green', they flaunt a rainbow of colours in swirls, blocks, text and stripes. As fabric features designs from a variety of promotions and marketing campaigns, each one is special. 29 Jan 2010 10:22
Pep has announced the appointment of Nobesuthu Tom as the new marketing director from 1 February 2010. 29 Jan 2010 09:41