Develop rapid-response ads for news stories

The creative community needs to think on their feet and develop rapid-response press ads for their clients, based on The Times news stories of the day in a new competition, The Times Press Challenge, in association with the Loeries. 20 May 2013 09:16

What's in a name?

[Anton Ressel] Have you ever stopped to consider how much impact the name of your organisation has on its success? 20 May 2013 06:09

Reddy, steady... Stop

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The press ombudsman has dismissed Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy's complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper in its entirety, the newspaper reports, and Icasa is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, reports BD Live. On a sad note, SABC television and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli has died, reports Times Live. 20 May 2013 05:59

SHM magazine to launch in Q3

SA Sports & Health Monthly (SHM), a new generalist, multi-sports magazine title aimed at the sports crazy South African spectator and serious amateur, will be launching in the third quarter of this year, Chapel Lane Media has announced. 19 May 2013 19:59

Hunter's Cider fans wanted for 25th celebration

To celebrate its 25th birthday, Hunter's Cider is requesting all its fans to send their best pictures and videos of their Hunter's experiences from the past 25 years for its birthday TVC. 18 May 2013 09:04

Trends in branded broadcast content

[Sara Butchart] Oh how I love my PVR! After years of being in the advertising and communications business, my husband and I delight in zapping the rubbish ads and moving on to what we really want to watch - the programme! It's a global trend which is resulting in more and more interest being placed on AFP's (Advertiser Funded Programmes) with some really interesting results. 18 May 2013 08:04

M&G editor resigns, off to New Delhi

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Mail & Guardian's editor-in-chief, Nic Dawes, has resigned to take up a post at the Hindustan Times in New Delhi, the newspaper reports. 17 May 2013 11:17