Despite an animated talking rocking horse and giant bullfrogs, the new Toyota Yaris television commercial makes a great deal of sense to those in the market for a hatchback.
Issued by FCB South Africa 12 Nov 2012 10:29
Operational since 1994, with an infrastructure that boasts 32 depots in South Africa with six over-border depots in Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Namibia, On the Dot operations has grown from 240 to 360 contractors in the last two years, creating job opportunities for over 2 900 runners.
Issued by On the Dot 12 Nov 2012 10:15
Most businesses focus more on their external communication strategies forgetting that the main drivers of their brand are its employees. Employees can play a major role in acting as ambassadors of the organisation through an internal communications plan. Involved, valued employees are much happier at their work environment.
By Zimkhitha Mqutheni 12 Nov 2012 10:13
There seems to be a misconception that traditional commercial printing is on the verge of extinction. Not so, says Colourtone Aries. Printing has evolved and remains a critical element in the marketing mix.
Issued by Colourtone Aries 12 Nov 2012 10:08
MACHINE recently launched this year's Marmite Halloween tactical campaign, 'Don't be afraid of the Dark', which encourages people to be brave and try the original dark stuff, because there really isn't anything to be afraid of.
Issued by MACHINE 12 Nov 2012 10:05
What started off as an informal challenge around a braai amongst friends has turned into an annual two-day, 253km mountain trail bike ride. This year's Jackal Berry MTB Challenge which hits the road on 29 November, is hoping to raise R20 000 for the Ubuhle Day Care and Development Centre in Bronkhorstspruit.
Issued by BMi Research 12 Nov 2012 09:57
JIP, considered the authority on popular culture, local music and the latest 'cool' in South Africa for Afrikaans youth, has a new online presence. The youth supplement, part of Beeld and Die Burger, reportedly has a readership of over one million.
12 Nov 2012 09:39
Jozi-based MSD has partnered with Mogo Media in the US to host a 24-hour online Photoshop festival on 15 November 2012, featuring over a 100 workshop sessions; speakers include Andy Biggs, Dave Cross, Colin Smith, Lee Varis and local Photoshop guru Mohammed Jogie as African representative. Attend any session free on the day or purchase a year-long All Access Pass for a discounted rate of US$184.
Now in its third decade, the 2012 South African Breweries (SAB) Sports Media Awards once again highlighted the dedicated professionalism of the South African sports media and the performers and fans that make up its world. The SAB Sports Media Sports Personality of the Year was Oscar Pistorius.
12 Nov 2012 09:26
The Ipsos Quality Awards 2012 have revealed outstanding results with the lowest scores in the history of the survey. The Ipsos Quality Awards were previously known as the Synovate Quality Awards and have been awarded to the industry for the past eight years.
Issued by Ipsos 12 Nov 2012 09:08
Remarketing is a recent trend to hit South Africa's digital media sector and has proven its success for digital media specialists, Lighthouse Digital, in a campaign for long-standing client, Air France, to boost its online sales and further grow the brand.
Issued by Lighthouse Digital 12 Nov 2012 08:47
At the 2012 Pearl Awards, held in New York recently, New Media won two awards from among the 600 international entries of top custom content publications.
12 Nov 2012 06:02
Traditional advertising messages are no longer effective. To capture the attention of a consumer that is expert at tuning out "buy now" media messages, you need to offer them something they want. This is where content marketing, the latest buzzword in the digital marketing sphere, comes in.
By Athar Naser 11 Nov 2012 15:13
The latest member of Out of Home Media South Africa (OHMSA) is Sizwe Consulting Management, owned by Metro FM DJ, Paul Mtirara, who has diversified into the billboard business, hoping to forge partnerships with others in the industry.
11 Nov 2012 09:17
As part of Caltex's new socially powered campaign, Sasha Martinengo will be embarking on a road trip in a vintage car powered by tweets.
10 Nov 2012 11:20
As headline sponsor to the Linkin Park concerts to be held in South Africa, well-known consumer brand Lucozade was on the hunt for an activations agency that could build the association and awareness of the sponsorship deal, while at the same time driving home core brand messages to the youth market.
Issued by Blk Ops 10 Nov 2012 10:19
Anecdotal evidence suggests customer service has been 'broken' by the big business players. The good news is that small businesses are showing them how to fix it. Here is my sweet and sour view on the state of customer service at the end of 2012...
By Aki Kalliatakis 10 Nov 2012 08:23
The North Gauteng High Court ordered three companies linked to expelled African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema to allow City Press assistant editor Adriaan Basson and Media 24 to inspect or make copies of the securities registers of the firms within five days of the order.
9 Nov 2012 12:53
The doyen of global financial regulation‚ Prof Mervyn King‚ drove a spoke into the wheels of the JSE's efforts to scale down rules on the publication of listed companies' financial results.
By Evan Pickworth 9 Nov 2012 11:49
Kagiso Media Limited on Monday announced the cancellation by mutual consent of negotiations with VenFin Media Investments Proprietary Limited‚ a wholly owned subsidiary of Remgro Limited‚ for the acquisition of various marketing assets.
9 Nov 2012 11:29
The RecruitGroup has won Recruiter of the Year 2012 in the Annual CareerJunction Awards held at Maximillien in Sandton Square. The awards are voted for by candidates and clients throughout the year and are one of the most prestigious awards evenings in the recruiters calendar.
Issued by RecruitGroup 9 Nov 2012 11:22
Most business owners use email to communicate with their staff, suppliers, as well as customers. Using email properly is likely to enhance your professional reputation, and consequently boost your productivity and sales.
By Charles Mburugu 9 Nov 2012 11:18
XZIBIT recently provided an exhibition stand for Plasmalux (agents for Ceravision) at the Green Council Convention and Exhibition held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Issued by XZIBIT 9 Nov 2012 10:48
One often gets the sense that some print-media companies' response to the dramatic changes in the industry amounts to little more than putting out fires - rather than crafting a strategy for the future. RamsayMedia started implementing its strategy to become multi-platform and diversify income to reduce reliance on advertising revenue a few years back. I caught up with RamsayMedia MD Stuart Lowe, to find out how it's going.
By Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA 9 Nov 2012 10:31
At this month's Heavy Chef digital marketing event, Mike Sharman and Mike Stopforth will be unpacking two buzzwords we hear all too often online - Viral and Social.
Issued by World Wide Creative 9 Nov 2012 10:20
Launched on 1 November and running for just 30 days, Men.24.com is a platform that celebrates everything about being a man. As a quintessential online go-to guide for men, the site drew over 21 000 unique visitors on its first day.
Issued by 24.com 9 Nov 2012 10:05
Direct marketing retailer HomeChoice, which delisted from the JSE in 2003, has shelved its planned relisting.
9 Nov 2012 09:54
Finding your way in the murky waters of career choices can be an intimidating, not to mention confusing task. And while some individuals may have a clear vision of what they want to be and achieve in life, for the majority, they have only the vaguest idea of what direction they want to head in.
Issued by Boston College 9 Nov 2012 09:47
Manufacturing production in South Africa fell by 1.1% year-on-year (y/y) in September after a downwardly revised 2.8% (3.0%) year-on-year rise in August‚ data released by Statistics SA on Thursday showed.
9 Nov 2012 09:41
Mining and manufacturing production both fell during September, reflecting the effects of widespread labour unrest and weaker global demand for domestic exports.
9 Nov 2012 09:11
