Octagon South Africa

Welcome to the Williams sisters

[Issued by Octagon South Africa] On Sunday, 4 November, Ellis Park Indoor Arena will once again welcome the tennis elite when Venus and Serena Williams match up for their first on-court battle in South Africa. 1 Nov 2012 09:35

Primedia Lifestyle future proofing its malls

[Doug Mayne] Current tight market conditions have forced the retail property marketing specialist to be more innovative than ever before to ensure a healthy return on investment for clients. 31 Oct 2012 06:25

MEGAPRO Marketing

MEGAPRO welcomes Simon Franklin as Chief Operating Officer

[Issued by MEGAPRO Marketing] Simon Franklin will be joining MEGAPRO Marketing in the role of Chief Operating Officer, as of 1 November 2012. Simon will be heading up sales and operations for both MEGAPRO and its sister division within the Primedia Sport Group, Megaview. 30 Oct 2012 11:06

Developing compelling sponsorship offers webinar

Kim Skildum-Reid, who has 27 years' experience in corporate sponsorship, will present two webinars on developing sponsorship offers and managing sponsorship sales in early November 2012. 30 Oct 2012 07:49

SABC is media sponsor at DISCOP Africa

The seventh edition of DISCOP Africa, which takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 31 October until 3 November 2012, has the SABC as its media sponsor. The expo brings people actively involved in the development, funding, production, programming, branding, marketing, licensing and merchandising of audiovisual content across all distribution platforms in 55 African countries. 30 Oct 2012 07:12

Spar Eastern Cape sponsors netball team for another three years

Following its recognition as Sports Club of the Year, at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Achiever Awards last week, the SPAR-NMMU Netball Club will be sponsored by Spar Eastern Cape for another three years. 26 Oct 2012 08:59

SATMA Awards are in East London this year

For the first time, the SATMA Awards, which honour and award traditional musicians across racial and ethnic backgrounds, will take place at the East London International Convention Centre on Saturday 27 October 2012 at 5.30pm. 24 Oct 2012 10:58

Openfield

Openfield's strategic role in bonding two strong South African brands through sponsorship

[Issued by Openfield] Openfield sponsorship and marketing strategically managed the five-year sponsorship agreement between Klipdrift and Springboks through the joining of two iconic brands, which took place in April at the Klipdrift Distillery in Robertson. 18 Oct 2012 10:26

Openfield

Openfield teams up with Matchworld to service Engen sponsorship account

[Issued by Openfield] A new journey awaits Matchworld after its recent successful pitch for Engen Petroleum's sponsorship account. Matchworld and its partner, Openfield, have joined forces to become "Team Engen" in servicing the leading petroleum brand. 17 Oct 2012 12:06

Business and Arts South Africa

Latest round of BASA Supporting Grants recipients announced

[Issued by Business and Arts South Africa] From a children's theatre production to a local jazz and food festival on the KwaZulu-Natal coast, the range of arts projects that have successsfully partnered with business sponsors to gain a BASA Supporting Grant is impressive. 17 Oct 2012 11:38

New sponsors, categories for Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards

The organisers of the Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards, the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa (DMASA), have announced two new categories of this year's awards and welcomed new sponsors to the event. Joost van Nispen, who has spent his lifetime perfecting the art of direct marketing, leads judging, which takes place from 23-26 October at the Focus Rooms in Sunninghill. 15 Oct 2012 09:18

ABN Education Trust calls for jounalism students

The ABN Education Trust sponsors students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds into financial journalism programs at WITS and the University of Johannesburg. The Trust was founded in 2011, by the co-founder and vice chairman of CNBC Africa, Rakesh Wahi. 8 Oct 2012 10:34

Unpacking the value of sports sponsorship

Since the dawn of advertising, brands have caught onto the emotive involvement of South Africans in sport and invested large sums of money into the branding and backing of local sporting codes. 2 Oct 2012 09:22

Havas Sports & Entertainment

Havas Sports & Entertainment expands its global presence with the opening of a new office in Russia

[Issued by Havas Sports & Entertainment] Havas Sports & Entertainment (HSE Group), the brand engagement network of Havas, has announced the official opening of Havas Sports & Entertainment Russia in Moscow. 27 Sep 2012 11:52