Viral rape story dissipates

Last week's high interest in the tragic gang rape and video of the act in South Africa led a viral response that rose to 1596 mentions an hour by midday on Wednesday 19 April 2012. However, this has dropped off to two mentions an hour this week. 25 Apr 2012 10:33

Fifth Thought Leadership Digibate on marketing, media trends to be in Joburg

Following the recent publication of the 2012 Biz Trends Report, sponsored by Aegis Media, some of the key trend topics will be brought alive at the fifth Thought Leadership Digibate on Friday, 4 May 2012. Hosted by Aegis Media in conjunction with Bizcommunity.com, for the first time this monthly debate will be held in Johannesburg and broadcast live via mobile or pc audio-streaming, 9.15am-11am. 25 Apr 2012 10:00

Sustainability to have sweeping business impact in 2012

[Reana Rossouw] South African businesses will not be untouched by the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC) and Global Reporting Institute's (GRI) latest milestones in the journey towards integrated reporting and sustainability. 23 Apr 2012 15:34

Discovery Networks PR out to pitch

After launching several new channels in sub-Saharan Africa on the DStv platform, Discovery Networks CEEMEA is calling for PR agencies to pitch for the local account. 20 Apr 2012 09:04

Thabo Leshilo joins Fleishman-Hillard, Plascon appoints Lauren Shantall

Thabo Leshilo recently joined the Fleishman-Hillard team as a director, bringing with him knowledge of the media industry and business environment gained over two decades as a reporter, editor and columnist. Meanwhile, Plascon has appointed Lauren Shantall as its social media and PR manager, following her two-year-stint at the Free World Design Centre - a division of Plascon. 20 Apr 2012 07:47

Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy

The language of business

[Janine Lazarus, Issued by Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy] Ok. So Nedbank chairman Reuel Khoza and government are at last smoking the peace pipe after an entirely unnecessary public spat two weeks ago. We are told - unconvincingly, I might add - that the meeting between Mr Khoza and ANC secretary-general Gwede Matashe "resolved what was perceived as a stand-off". And that is exactly where the problem lies: Perception. 19 Apr 2012 12:08

Epic Communications

Epic Communications secures prestigious Profmed account

[Issued by Epic Communications] Profmed, the medical aid scheme that caters exclusively to graduate professionals, has appointed Epic Communications as its PR agency. Profmed serves a growing base of 26 000 discerning members, providing 62,800 lives with exceptional and affordable medical and healthcare benefits. 18 Apr 2012 13:41

SA's One Show, One Show Design, One Show Interactive finalists

In case you've not noticed, international ad awards season is in full swing! Without further ado, here are South Africa's 2012 One Show, One Show Design and One Show Interactive Pencil and Merit certificate shortlists. 18 Apr 2012 10:21

SA's Clios shortlist so far

Various Clio Awards shortlists have been announced, and South Africa has finalists in several categories already. Winners will be announced on 15 May 2012 at the 53rd annual Clio Awards, American Museum of Natural History, New York. 17 Apr 2012 14:55

MediaCom wins Telkom account

Following a rigorous procurement process that began in November 2011, Telkom announced late last week the appointment of MediaCom, as its new media strategy, buying and planning agency for the next three years. 10 Apr 2012 10:50

Newly launched AC Massive affiliates with Arctic Circle

AC Massive is a newly launched market communications agency, headed by Karabelo Mokoena (KB). As a 100% black-owned agency, it also offers a strategic affiliation with Arctic Circle in Cape Town. 5 Apr 2012 13:33

Loeries expand into Africa with new category

A new category for the 2012 Loeries, 'Rest of Africa and the Middle East', will be officially launched on Thursday 19 April 2012 at 6pm at the Sierra Lounge, 2nd Floor, Yaya Centre, Argwings Khodek Road in Nairobi, Kenya. 5 Apr 2012 12:08

Is marketing moving with the times?

[Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] A few years ago I calculated that, every year in South Africa, roughly R50 billion was wasted on ill-conceived or just plain bad marketing. So, have things improved? Is marketing still efficient or continuing to shed money as though there was no tomorrow? 5 Apr 2012 11:33

Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy

There's more to communication than words

[Issued by Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy] They have been given human names, but have been treated anything but humanely. These are the orphaned inhabitants of Chimp Eden, the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa, part of renowned primatologist Doctor Jane Goodall's landmark work in redefining the relationship between humans and animals. 4 Apr 2012 06:05