Cameron tops Citadel Words on Money - again [Issa Sikiti da Silva] Over the years, South African financial journalists have done an outstanding job, despite various challenges, informing countless families and investors how better to manage their money and make wise financial decisions amid an inconsistent economic environment. This has emerged at the ninth Citadel Words on Money Awards held yesterday, Thursday 15 May 2008, at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, where Financial Mail scooped two awards. 16 May 2008 09:36
Ads that resonate with the youth Every year, 2500 youth vote on which ads worked for them in the annual Khuza Awards run by HDI youth marketers. The winners were announced this week. Amongst the campaigns that received the most attention this year were Axe and Chicken Licken, but with the world's favourite cola brand really getting a double thumbs up. Brrrravo Coca Cola! 16 May 2008 09:33
Dailies are struggling - ABC Q1 figures [Issa Sikiti da Silva] Rising inflation and interest rates, political uncertainty, load shedding and high prices of material and tightening of credit have seriously put a strain on the print media industry during the first quarter of 2008, delegates attending the presentation of ABC Q1 circulations were told. The figures, released yesterday, Thursday, 15 May 2008, at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, show that daily newspapers have struggled while weeklies seem to be doing okay although affected by several anomalies. 16 May 2008 09:30
Friend Connect: knocking down the walls [Eve Dmochowska] As the Internet's content grows at an exponential rate, the major problem of content creators is attracting eyeballs to their sites. Social networks and social media have eased the problem somewhat, by allowing a user to promote good content using Digg/Muti, StumbleUpon or even Facebook. But these methods still rely on others actually visiting Digg, or Muti, and interacting with the content. Google's latest offering, Friend Connect, attempts to offer a solution. 16 May 2008 09:19
Snuki to sue SABC? NEWSWATCH: Yesterday, Thursday, 15 May 2008, was the first day in court for suspended SABC group CEO Dali Mpofu, who has taken the SABC board to court over his suspension, and according to The Times Online, it appears that suspended SABC head of news and current affairs Snuki Zikalala is also catching suing fever. Meanwhile, the complete ANC caucus in parliament “has endorsed a vote of no confidence in the SABC board”, reports IOL. 16 May 2008 09:00
What makes a philanthropist? [Shelagh Gastrow] Is it about money or does it include time and skills that are donated for the betterment of our society? When can someone be called a philanthropist? These are some of the questions that arise out of the call for nominations for the Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards that has recently gone out. 16 May 2008 09:00
Company news
Engaging your people to turn brand strategy into action - Actuate When it comes to brand congruency, one of the biggest challenges businesses face is how to get employees to live out what the brand promises in its adverts and external marketing campaigns. Undoubtedly, the key to this lies in effective internal communication that brings about particular behaviours in employees that actively reflect and live out the brand promise. 16 May 2008 17:08
Jacaranda 94.2 does it again! - Jacaranda 94.2 Jacaranda 94.2 has once again sealed the deal by being voted Best Radio Station by Pretoria News readers for the second consecutive year. This follows hot on the heels of recent accolades being awarded to the station's Maurice Carpede and Trevor Cramer for Most Popular Radio Personality and Best Radio Sports Insert respectively. 16 May 2008 16:51
Vodacom Challenge tickets like gold to supporters ahead of July soccer showdown - SAIL Vodacom Challenge match tickets are worth their weight in gold, and it's the skill and passion of PSL giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs as well as the UEFA Champions League finalists and Barclays English Premiership title favourites Manchester United, that is set to have the fans queuing when ticket sales open on 15 May 2008. 16 May 2008 16:38
Information you need to know about journalists - Encyclomedia In order to be really effective in your publicity campaigns, there are certain details that could be very useful to you, if you knew them before you started pitching your ideas to journalists. 16 May 2008 16:01
Thirst in the news - Thirst Bar Services Sanex and Shape Magazine held their annual event at one of the hottest new venues in Cape Town, The Runway. To find the new face for the Shape Magazine cover, Thirst Bar Services was brought to the party, yet again, to provide that required 'exclusivity' that the function was all about. 16 May 2008 15:37
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MorrisJones and Frieze Film's Leigh Ogilvie have collaborated on a new television commercial for Wimpy. 16 May 2008 16:10
Sanex and Shape Magazine held their annual event at one of the hottest new venues in Cape Town, The Runway. To find the new face for the Shape Magazine cover, Thirst Bar Services was brought to the party, yet again, to provide that required 'exclusivity' that the function was all about. 16 May 2008 15:37
