The Learning Theatre

The problem with casting...

[Issued by The Learning Theatre] Industrial theatre works at its best when employees can identify with the characters on stage and in order to help this process the actors used in the production need to resemble the demographics of the company in question. And that is where the problem starts! 21 Feb 2012 12:30

MetropolitanRepublic

Who will ride the cultural wave in 2012 and beyond (if we are all still here)?

[Issued by Tlali Taoana] Notwithstanding mystical associations with prophecies of old, the year ahead is significant in a few ways. One prophecy in particular, made by Michel de Nostradame, has put an unusually cataclysmic spotlight on what may happen or what may cease to be (if you follow the doomsayers and the Mayan Calendar). 21 Feb 2012 12:12

Gearhouse SA

Common ground with Oasys

[Issued by Gearhouse SA] A strategic alliance between the Gearhouse SA and Oasys has recently extended the market reach and service offering for both; affording clients on both sides access to an even wider range of services. 21 Feb 2012 12:00

We the People:a viral campaign

In support of the campaign to celebrate the 15th birthday of South Africa's Constitution, independent strategist Sarah Britten has developed the strategy of 'We the People', with Media Monitoring Africa's William Bird. A series of five images are being released this week, one per day. 21 Feb 2012 11:49

Mojo Mother Russia

Homecoming Revolution ready to partner with government on skills plan

[Issued by Mojo Mother Russia] The Homecoming Revolution welcomes Minister Ebrahim Patel's commitment to bring South African skills back home for his R300bn infrastructure programme. 21 Feb 2012 11:31

Cape Town simulcast of Design Indaba opens entry requirements, reduces costs

This year the Cape Town simulcast of the Design Indaba conference has been opened to delegates of all ages. In line with the reduced costs offered to the Johannesburg and Durban delegates, the entry fee has been reduced and staggered with an age differentiator. 21 Feb 2012 11:19

Media24 Weeklies

A year of "Elegant Chaos" / Finweek Outlook 2012

[Issued by Media24 Weeklies] 2012 is likely to be a year characterised by high technology, volatile asset prices and a positive economic undercurrent. In short, a year of "Elegant Chaos". 21 Feb 2012 11:10

What social media's leaderless revolutions have to gain from old-fashioned branding

[Maja Rode] The common thread running through events such as the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street is the same thing that sets them apart from anything we've seen in history: they are leaderless. Or, in the words of a communications professional: unbranded. Without leaders, where do these movements really lead? Where is the accountability, the legitimacy, the promise of a better future? Where, in short, is the brand? 21 Feb 2012 11:06

PRISM Awards announce judges, get new sponsor

Following over 200 entries for the 2012 PRISM Awards, PRISA has selected four juries to judge the awards programme. The awards have also received a new sponsor, newly established media analysis and research company, Pear Factor. 21 Feb 2012 10:18

Property Journalism awards open for entries

Entries for the four categories in the SAPOA Property Journalism Awards 2012 opened yesterday, Monday, 20 February 2012, and will close at 4pm on Monday 26 March . The winners of the awards will be announced at the SAPOA Convention 2012, which takes place from 30-31 May at the ICC Durban. 21 Feb 2012 09:15

Oasys alliance with Gearhouse, gets preferred supplier status

Oasys Innovations and Gearhouse South Africa have decided to formalise a strategic alliance that has seen both companies collaborate on two large international projects, namely the City of Annecy Activation at the International Olympic Committee meetings and COP17 Conference in Durban. Oasys has also been nominated the preferred supplier of infrastructure for the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC). 21 Feb 2012 08:36

Cannes Lions announces jury presidents

CANNES, FRANCE: Cannes Lions has announced the presidents for the Design, and Film Craft categories at this year's International Festival of Creativity, taking place from 17-23 June. 21 Feb 2012 08:13

Government-media relationship needs critical attention - study

Following the first South African online study, commissioned by the National Press Club and conducted amongst mainstream journalists and government spokespersons across the country, the working relationship between journalists and government spokespersons requires critical attention. 21 Feb 2012 08:05

SAACI members drive congress input

Following a member survey, conducted by the organising committee of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) for its 2012 national congress, to be held at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg 29-31 July, the congress will address issues raised by members. 21 Feb 2012 07:29