AMI, Google starts project to keep African media alive

[Walter Wafula] Bizcommunity.com has suspended the article 'AMI, Google starts project to keep African media alive' by Walter Wafula, published on Wednesday, 21 September 2011, pending an investigation in the correctness of the facts. We regret any confusion caused. 21 Sep 2011 12:00

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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from last week Tuesday, 20 September 2011. 20 Sep 2011 15:45

Brand Africa Forum to present first Brand Africa 100 awards

Pan-African consumers can now vote for their most admired and valued brands in the inaugural Brand Africa 100 Awards, which coincides with the second annual Brand Africa Forum. The continent's most valued brands will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Thursday, 29 September 2011 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa . 15 Sep 2011 14:25

Posterscope Kenya launches OOH campaign

Posterscope Kenya, together with Saracen Media, has launched its first comprehensive Out Of Home advertising campaign in the Kenyan market. The campaign comes just few weeks after Posterscope officially launched their office in Kenya office. 30 Aug 2011 10:40

London based PR agency to market Kenyan tea

[Carole Kimutai] In a strategic bid to further enhance awareness on the distinct Kenyan tea attributes in the international markets, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has retained Phipps PR, a food and drinks public relations agency to handle its publicity brief in the United Kingdom. 10 Aug 2011 12:08

Rose Kimotho joins the Board of Young & Rubicam Brands

[Carole Kimutai] Young and Rubicam Brands has announced that Rose Kimotho has agreed to join the Board of the company. 10 Aug 2011 09:46

2011 PAMRO meeting announces speakers

The 13th Pan African Media Research Organisation (PAMRO) meeting and All Africa Media Conference, to be held from 21-24 August 2011 in Dakar, Senegal at the Le Méridien President Hotel, has announced its top panel of speakers. 4 Aug 2011 11:05

International adland recruitment consultancy opens in Jozi

[Herman Manson: @marklives] Fabric, an international recruitment consultancy focused on the media and marketing sectors, has opened its doors in Johannesburg under the leadership of Jacqueline Rose. Fabric also has offices in London and Dubai. 2 Aug 2011 09:49

Dealfish tops in mobile advertising

[Carole Kimutai] Through a mobile advertising partnership with InMobi, an independent mobile ad network, Dealfish.co.ke is now one of the most visited local websites in Kenya. Dealfish, a free, online classifieds site for local communities, provides users with a means to buy, sell, rent and find products, services and jobs. 5 Jul 2011 10:46

Ugandan government cuts advertising budget by 50%

The government has announced a 50% reduction in advertising budget necessitating the media industry in Uganda to quickly rethink its sources of revenue. Finance minister Maria Kiwanuka said the move is part of efforts to save US$16.8 million (UGX40 billion) aimed at improving service delivery in the country. 13 Jun 2011 11:35

Carat Saracen, Metropolitan Republic to collab on MTN Uganda campaign

CAPE TOWN: Carat Saracen has collaborated with South African creative agency Metropolitan Republic to handle all aspects (creative and strategy) of advertising for MTN in Uganda. Carat Saracen will handle media platforms whilst Metropolitan Republic will handle the creative side as well as client service. 3 Jun 2011 11:53

Loerie Awards adds PR category for 2011

The Loerie Awards has introduced a PR category to this year's awards. Public Relations Industry of Southern Africa (PRISA) spokesperson Bridget von Holdt believes the move is indicative of the importance of strategic communication in the overall communication mix and that the inclusion of PR exposes other industries to the real value of strategic communication and its vital role in brand management. 20 Apr 2011 13:11

SA's MetropolitanRepublic silent on Uganda entry

[Walter Wafula] MetropolitanRepublic, a South African-based advertising agency, is expected to open business in Uganda after securing advertising business from telecommunications company, MTN. Metropolitan is reportedly causing ripples in the market with the deal and its anticipated entry. 18 Apr 2011 12:59

Tickets on sale for 2011 Loeries

Tickets for The 33rd Annual Loerie Awards are on sale as of 12pm today, Monday, 18 April 2011. The festival weekend, hosted in Cape Town, will take place from 16-18 September. Tickets can be booked on the Loeries website via the new electronic booking system. 18 Apr 2011 10:32