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Bizcommunity.com's top reads for 2008

12 Dec 2008 14:32Submit a commentBizLike
2008 - yet another jam-packed year of highs and lows that seems to have gone by so swiftly fast that it's hard to believe we're almost in 2009. So what have Bizcommunity.com's readers found the most attention-worthy this year? Read on to find out...
And it's always radio, radio, radio that draws the most interest. Plus how much people earn, Loeries, David Bullard, freelancing, the impact of load-shedding, BEE or lack thereof...

Most read articles

1.MSNBC's free satellite TV launched in SA - Issa Sikiti da Silva21 Jan 2008
2.Ad Talent Salary Survey 2008 - Ad Talent04 Jan 2008
3.Sunday Times fires David Bullard - Louise Marsland11 Apr 2008
4.Mr Magic serves breakfast on Ukhozi FM27 Mar 2008
5.Saturday night Loeries winners26 Jul 2008
6.New Radio North West announces lineup06 Mar 2008
7.Nicole Fox quits 5FM11 Feb 2008
8.New YFM DJ lineup released31 Mar 2008
9.It wasn't racism that burnt Bullard's bridges - Chris Moerdyk14 Apr 2008
10.Sunday night Loeries winners27 Jul 2008
11.How to become a killer freelancer - Tiffany Markman23 Jul 2008
12.Nic Marais says goodbye to Kfm05 May 2008
13.New agency takes Checkers account24 Jul 2008
14.DJ Sbu back on Y - Tshepiso Seopa05 May 2008
15.Load shedding - how it has affected people in metro areas19 Mar 2008


Most commented articles

TitleCommentsDate
1.Mr Magic serves breakfast on Ukhozi FM13727 Mar 2008
2.New Radio North West announces lineup13606 Mar 2008
3.Sunday Times fires David Bullard9511 Apr 2008
4.New YFM DJ lineup released9431 Mar 2008
5.New agency takes Checkers account7924 Jul 2008
6.Segale Mogotsi to programme Metro FM7710 Apr 2008
7.Putting the youth back into YFM7205 Feb 2008
8.It wasn't racism that burnt Bullard's bridges6914 Apr 2008
9.The joke's on YFM readers6602 Apr 2008
10.Who's new at Metro FM6502 Apr 2008
11.Google aims to stop 'agency fraud'6314 Nov 2008
12.Kaya FM appoints new MD5604 Jun 2008
13.No more trade restraints for YFM DJs5518 Mar 2008
14.Louis Gossett Jr. reminds us to 'keep it real' in the new Windhoek campaign5517 Nov 2008
15.Zuma to sue Zapiro4609 Sep 2008


Most viewed editorial blog posts

1[Radio] Phat Joe to breakfast at Kaya
2Does your salary match up?
3[PnP] Fresh Living with Pick n Pay
4[Radio] Of Chilli M and African crab stories
5[Radio] Kieno to replace London at 702, Cape Talk,
6[Loeries] Try harder, Avis
7[Digital Marketing Symposium] 'Don't interrupt me, entertain me'
8[Online media] Google to introduce 'Google certified agencies'
9[NMMC] Herman Heunis shares Mxit story
10[Design Indaba] Food, glorious food
11[Loeries] Finalists are now live!
12[Eskom] So there's now a website for Eskom stories
13[Loeries] Loeries finalists to be announced today online
14[Eskom] Gotta love Nando's...
15[Poll] YFM lineup a joke?


Most viewed galleries

1.[Loeries] Sunday Loerie Awards 2008 ceremony27 Jul 2008
2.[Loeries] Saturday Loerie Awards Gold and Grand Prix Loerie winners26 Jul 2008
3.[Loeries] Loeries seaside fun and Velocity Films pool party26 Jul 2008
4.Paul Smith opens shop in South Africa15 Jan 2008
5.Fashion spectacular at the Vodacom Durban July 200808 Jul 2008
6.[Loeries] Sunday at Loeries 200827 Jul 2008
7.2 Strangers and a Wedding06 Jun 2008
8.[Loeries] Entertainment at the Loeries 200827 Jul 2008
9.Peroni Ferrari competition01 Jul 2008
10.Coley Porter Bell launches in Cape Town31 Mar 2008
11.Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celeb dinner27 Jun 2008
12.Design Indaba 2008: day one28 Feb 2008
13.Peroni brings Italy to Soweto16 Apr 2008
14.CLEO Magazine Bachelor of the Year17 Sep 2008
15.JWT celebrates 80 years serving SA advertisers11 Sep 2008


Most viewed forums

1.Khaya Kool to join Metro FM or Y FM?08 Apr 2008
2.Will the line-up of North West FM make it?????09 Mar 2008
3.Does the return of Phat Joe pose a threat to the current black radio DJs?25 Feb 2008
4.The salary question! The question of all questions!!28 Feb 2008
5.Jonway motorbikes and scooters. Worst ever TV ad?07 Jan 2008
6.Shocking Reebok Ad27 May 2008
7.FURNITURE CITY26 Mar 2008
8.The new Coke Zero packaging and branding is a copywork of Pepsi Max.18 Aug 2008
9.New Vodacom Advert with Idi Amin type-dictator02 Jun 2008
10.What do u think Dj Sbu will bring to Yfm that we haven't heard before?05 May 2008
11.Avusa Internship 200906 Oct 2008
12.Rude Boy Paul06 Mar 2008
13.Chilli M off air21 Jul 2008
14.Am I the only one that thinks Unathi and Penny Lebyane aren't good.05 Jun 2008
15.Bursaries17 Jan 2008


Most commented forums

TitleCommentsDate
1.Magazines who do not hire blacks/coloureds/Indians12803 Apr 2008
2.Journalists turned PR practitioners fail the industry5126 Nov 2008
3.Xenophobic attacks5021 May 2008
4.Am I the only one that thinks Unathi and Penny Lebyane aren't good.4205 Jun 2008
5.Shocking Reebok Ad3827 May 2008
6.New Vodacom Advert with Idi Amin type-dictator3702 Jun 2008
7.Black cover models3513 Mar 2008
8.The salary question! The question of all questions!!3428 Feb 2008
9.Radio loyalty3126 May 2008
10.Have you had your ideas stolen by an Editor?2822 Jul 2008
11.What do u think Dj Sbu will bring to Yfm that we haven't heard before?2605 May 2008
12.Does the return of Phat Joe pose a threat to the current black radio DJs?2525 Feb 2008
13.Tholi B vs Penny2501 Jul 2008
14.KFC advertisements2507 Jul 2008
15.WHAT IS UP WITH THE SERMON IN THE MORNING ON YFM2409 Sep 2008


Most viewed polls

TitleVotesDate
1.Which city should host the 2009 Loeries?140305 Sep 2008
2.Do you think e.tv's eNews can compete with the world's best 24-hour news stations?108702 Jun 2008
3.Did David Bullard deserve to be fired?102514 Apr 2008
4.Has Government communication failed SA over xenophobic attacks?99322 May 2008
5.What do you think of Zakumi, the official 2010 mascot?96623 Sep 2008
6.Should higher-earners pay more for TV licences?89704 Feb 2008
7.What should be done with electrified billboards during this power crisis?82621 Jan 2008
8.Can a cartoonist go too far?71515 Sep 2008
9.Is the SABC biased in its political media coverage?69603 Nov 2008
10.Should Jon Qwelane be fired for his latest column?60823 Jul 2008
11.Will Good Hope Centre be a great venue for Loeries 2009?58505 Dec 2008
12.Are the ongoing powercuts in major centres affecting your business directly?56614 Jan 2008
13.Should the SABC be exempt from load shedding?54307 Apr 2008
14.Should creative pitches be banned?46805 May 2008
15.Are you heeding all the advertised tips to save electricity?46109 Jun 2008


Most commented polls

TitleCommentsDate
1.What do you think of Zakumi, the official 2010 mascot?4623 Sep 2008
2.Should higher-earners pay more for TV licences?4404 Feb 2008
3.Did David Bullard deserve to be fired?4014 Apr 2008
4.What should be done with electrified billboards during this power crisis?2921 Jan 2008
5.Do you think e.tv's eNews can compete with the world's best 24-hour news stations?2802 Jun 2008
6.Has Government communication failed SA over xenophobic attacks?2422 May 2008
7.Should Jon Qwelane be fired for his latest column?2423 Jul 2008
8.Can a cartoonist go too far?2415 Sep 2008
9.What do you think of the new YFM lineup?2331 Mar 2008
10.Is the SABC biased in its political media coverage?2203 Nov 2008
11.Should the SABC be exempt from load shedding?1807 Apr 2008
12.Should creative pitches be banned?1705 May 2008
13.Which city should host the 2009 Loeries?1405 Sep 2008
14.Should the media be rescreening the racist Free State university video?1203 Mar 2008
15.Will Good Hope Centre be a great venue for Loeries 2009?1205 Dec 2008



Ornico ad showcase: most viewed

1.Nando's
2.Steers
3.Axe
4.FNB
5.Steers
6.Simba
7.Lunch Bar
8.SARS
9.Good Hope fm
10.ABSA
11.Heineken
12.Vodacom
13.Samsung
14.Joko
15.Dial Direct


Ornico ad showcase: most commented

1.Nando's
2.Axe
3.Simba
4.Steers
5.Samsung
6.ABSA
7.Garmin
8.KFC
9.MTN Anytime
10.Neotel
11.VW Polo
12.All Gold
13.Sparletta
14.Joko
15.Magnum


Ornico ad showcase: highest rated (out of 5)


TitleAverage ratingVotes
1.ABSA4.349129
2.All Gold4.34788
3.Nando's4.33865
4.Savanna4.33345
5.Neotel4.30263
6.Nando's4.170144
7.Lunch Bar4.136125
8.Bidvest4.11539
9.Axe4.095100
10.KFC4.07580
11.Nike3.99369
12.VW Polo3.96557
13.Budget Insurance3.95020
14.Mutual & Federal3.90336
15.BMW3.90030


Ornico ad showcase: least rated (out of 5)

TitleTypeAverage ratingVotes
1.OutsuranceAudio0.00012
2.Sony EricssonAudio0.03315
3.iBurstAudio0.38513
4.ListerineAudio0.45812
5.eBucksAudio1.22218
6.McDonaldsVideo1.45141
7.Telkom Charity CupVideo1.51435
8.ChappiesVideo1.75467
9.CasalingaAudio1.77311
10.FNBAudio1.77311
11.Gucci by GucciVideo1.89132
12.KFCAudio1.90911
13.Motorola W230Video1.92326
14.SunlightVideo2.02197
15.Cell CAudio2.04511
 
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