The SpaceStation

New channel manager at The SpaceStation

[Issued by The SpaceStation] Vicki Steenkamp is the latest exciting addition to The SpaceStation team. As the new channel manager for the Food24, Women24 and Channel24 platforms, Vicki's extensive publishing and ad sales skill set promises a continuation of the performance of these top-ranking online platforms. 17 Jan 2013 11:02

UCT Graduate School of Business

Programme to boost early-stage high-growth investment

[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] The UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB), in association with growth equity fund manager, Knife Capital, is launching a new executive education programme to promote the development of early-stage, high growth entrepreneurial activity in South Africa. 17 Jan 2013 10:50

The Rand Show

Rand Show 2013 gets bling in its corner

[Issued by The Rand Show] The Jewellery Council of South Africa has given its official endorsement to the Rand Show, adding to a growing list of supporters that includes the Greater Johannesburg Business Chamber, and the South African Institute of the Interior Design Professions (IID). 17 Jan 2013 10:47

DStv showcases Eastern Cape's budding film industry

The Eastern Cape film industry is currently being showcased in a thirteen-part series on BayTV (DStv channel 260), entitled Film@Bay, at 8pm on Saturdays, with repeat broadcasts at 10.30am on Sundays and 4pm on Mondays. 17 Jan 2013 10:37

Frieze Films

Rising star Grant De Sousa has joined Frieze Films for commercials representation

[Issued by Frieze Films] "Grant's a major talent who's already produced award-winning commercials," says Frieze Films' executive producer, Jo Barber. "He's a natural storyteller with a considered style." 17 Jan 2013 10:32

Grapevine Communications

Grapevine embraces 2013 with gusto

[Issued by Grapevine Communications] Grapevine is looking forward to another exciting and challenging year ahead with existing and new clients. The advances in technology that are revolutionising the communication industry are continually setting Grapevine new goals to embrace, so as to offer their clients' optimum exposure. 17 Jan 2013 10:27

Facebook competition offers R25,000 to school

Legal & Tax, a provider of affordable legal cover and tax services, has just launched its 25,000 reasons to 'Like' your school Facebook competition, which will result in a Gauteng school being awarded R25,000. 17 Jan 2013 10:10

Epic Communications

Epic Communications wins upmarket coffee bar account

[Issued by Epic Communications] The Daily Buzz, an upmarket in-house coffee bar operator, has appointed Epic Communications, one of the country's leading strategic and communications agencies, as its official public relations agency. 17 Jan 2013 09:56

New ambient media for hair salons

Primedia Unlimited's TLC has announced the launch of its salon media advertising and communication platform within hair and beauty salons. Current advertising platforms include mirror decals, indoor lightboxes and the ability to activate within the salon. The next phase of the business is the rollout of digital screens in these environments that will further improve the flexibility of the environment and platform. 17 Jan 2013 09:47

Student Brands

Student Brands the link between business and students

[Issued by Student Brands] Student Brands strives to be the leading online student portal in Southern Africa, as well as globally. The company endeavours to provide students with the necessary resources, support and opportunities to excel in the competitive business world. 17 Jan 2013 09:45

Egg Films

Turns out Capetonians totally know what they're like

[Issued by Egg Films] Good Hope FM's new brand ad, shot by Slim from Egg Films, comes with one, unmistakable message: if you don't have Good Hope FM, you have no hope. The deliciously tongue-in-cheek spot makes a great meal of a simple truth: Capetonians live in one of South Africa's greatest cities; and boy do they know it. 17 Jan 2013 09:19

Pre-employment polygraph tests prevent crime

As commercial crime continues to rise, syndicates target vulnerable businesses and applicants manipulate CVs and references - which is why increasing numbers of employers are using polygraph testing to screen job applicants. 17 Jan 2013 08:40

20 tips for better business writing

[James Hurford] If you can't write well - if you can't get your point across in a clear, concise and organised way - you have no choice but to spray and pray. Write with bad grammar, bad spelling and bad punctuation and no one is going to take you seriously. 17 Jan 2013 06:11

The SMS industry in 2013

[Dr Pieter Streicher] Improvements in the way SMS is billed for, efficient spam deterrents, evolving technology capabilities and better handling of subscriptions services lay the foundation for another exciting year for SMS as a business communication channel. 17 Jan 2013 06:06