AFCON 2012: Samsung launch interactive, online events

Samsung Electronics, the long-time supporter of African football, is rallying fans across the continent to show their passion for the game by launching a series of interactive live and online events for fans to gather and share the excitement of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2012, taking place in Gabon-Equatorial Guinea. 31 Jan 2012 14:25

2012 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

CLEVELAND, US: The 2012 Tabbies call for entries is now available at the TABPI website, allowing all B2B magazine editors, publishers and art directors the opportunity to have their best work judged by their peers. Tabbies' partners include South Africa's SAFREA, and MPASA. [video] 26 Jan 2012 11:40

Chillibush Communications, Phoenix Group launch Chillibush Africa

Through-the-line communications agency Chillibush Communications has partnered with The Phoenix Group to create Chillibush Africa. The new company will build on the existing experience and expertise of the agencies to offer strategic, media and creative and PR services throughout Africa. 11 Jan 2012 13:38

CNN International launches pan-EMEA brand campaign

ABU DHABI, UAE / JOHANNESBURG, SA: CNN International is launching a pan-EMEA advertising campaign designed to underline its claim to be the world's leading international news channel. The campaign seeks to build the profiles of its individual anchors, cementing their relationships with existing viewers and growing the channel's core audience. 30 Nov 2011 11:52

Icograda appoints new African rep

At the biennial general assembly of the International Council of Communication Design (Icograda), held in Taiwan last week, the council elected Switch ECD Gaby de Abreu as Africa's new representative on its executive board. He was nominated for this role in his capacity as representative of the Brand Design Council of South Africa, which has now been incorporated within the new Brand Council of SA (BCSA) . 8 Nov 2011 09:40

MACRA rebrands, unveils new plan

[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has rebranded and launched its new logo. The logo depicts its new approach to ensuring that there is universal access to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services. 28 Oct 2011 09:07

Politicians' words can damage nation brand

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] "Every time politicians open their mouths, whatever they say has the potential to market or de-campaign their countries," Zimbabwe deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara said, speaking at the Brand Africa Summit on Thursday 29 September 2011, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. 29 Sep 2011 13:29

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from last week Tuesday, 20 September 2011. 20 Sep 2011 15:45

Brand Africa Forum to present first Brand Africa 100 awards

Pan-African consumers can now vote for their most admired and valued brands in the inaugural Brand Africa 100 Awards, which coincides with the second annual Brand Africa Forum. The continent's most valued brands will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Thursday, 29 September 2011 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa . 15 Sep 2011 14:25

Global experts convene in SA to discuss intellectual property, innovation

South Africa and other developing countries are in hot debate about how best to grow their economies through innovation and the development of intellectual property. 7 Sep 2011 11:17

Japan's Fujitsu to expand Malawi's ICT

[Gregory Gondwe] Japanese ICT giant, Fujitsu, has launched a new range of modern products in Malawi as a drive to expand Malawi's ICT sector. 15 Aug 2011 13:21

Nielsen's Women of Tomorrow

NEW YORK, US: Women across the globe believe they have greater opportunities than their mothers... women in developed markets believe outlook different for their daughters... women prefer to get information about products on TV... quality most important driver of brand loyalty. 12 Aug 2011 10:41

2011 PAMRO meeting announces speakers

The 13th Pan African Media Research Organisation (PAMRO) meeting and All Africa Media Conference, to be held from 21-24 August 2011 in Dakar, Senegal at the Le Méridien President Hotel, has announced its top panel of speakers. 4 Aug 2011 11:05

November 1

Branding for "Walmart's" Builders Warehouse

November 1 recently assisted with an in-store rebranding project at 80 Builders Warehouse stores across the country (including Builders Express and Builders Trade Depot) - a project that arose from the recent merger between American retailer Walmart and South African retailer Massmart. 12 Jul 2011 11:14