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Marketing
 Following the discovery of the autobiography of Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken written in 1966, the story with some recipes can be downloaded free from the KFC Facebook page. Read more >>
Advertising
 BrightRock, a new player in the life insurance market, has had its campaign designed by award-winning Net#work BBDO creative directors, Brent Singer and Jenny Glover. The TVC was launched 20 June 2012 on DStv. Read more >>
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 A suspect, believed to work for a pirate syndicate in the Johannesburg area, will appear in the Commercial Crime Court, Johannesburg following his apprehension during the first show of the Mad Buddies film at Ster-Kinekor, Maponya Mall, Soweto for using a camcorder. The syndicate released a fake copy of the film on the streets of Johannesburg last week. Read more >>
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 The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) recently stated that it is imperative that the minister of communications finalises her policy directions on high-demand frequency and the exploitation of the digital dividend as soon as possible, if South Africa is to jumpstart competition at all levels in the telecommunications market. Read more >>
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 Continuing its 30th birthday celebrations, Ligwalagwala FM will hold a men's workshop on Saturday, 30 June 2012, at Umbali Lodge, Nelspruit from 11am to 4pm. 30 listeners can win tickets to attend the 'Man to Man workshop'. Read more >>
Magazines
 Fresh Living magazine has been given a fresh new look for its July edition, which is on sale now, including a redesigned front cover, and will feature winter-warming recipes and plenty of useful lifestyle information. Read more >>
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 In the July issues of Men's Health and Women's Health, the annual sex surveys are out, revealing what is really going on behind bedroom doors in South Africa. Read more >>
Media
 [Phakamisa Ndzamela] The bidders for JSE-listed media company, Avusa, said there could be retrenchments at management level at head office, but these would not be substantial, according to a document sent to Business Day yesterday, 25 June 2012. Read more >>
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 NEWSWATCH: Antonie Roux, who helped pioneer media giant Naspers' online expansion, has passed away in a German hospital, reports Mail & Guardian. Roux (54) joined the Naspers as a junior tech in 1979 and rose to the position of CEO of the MIH group in 2011. Read more >>
Production
 The smoke is no longer swirling around the ashes of the Isidingo set at the SABC's head office complex in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, but the insurance questions and implications remain. Read more >>
 Intel has long been the leader of modern and future technology. They constantly work on innovations that push them ahead of their competitors. By far the most recognised of Intel's innovations are the 'family' of Intel Core Processors. Year after year they evolve and enhance the consumer experience through speed and intelligence. Read more >>
 NEW YORK, US: The Global Awards for the World's Best Healthcare Advertising, now in its 18th year, has announced the call for entries for the 2012 competition. The competition receives entries from healthcare corporations, hospitals, advertising agencies, production companies, and design studios producing communications for medical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare related products. Read more >>
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Marketing
Openfield, sponsorship marketing consultants, has launched its new website which highlights the full scope of services as well as offering visitors valuable industry knowledge. Read more >>CRM
Fusion Outsourcing has announced its acquisition by global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company, WNS. As part of the agreement, Fusion Outsourcing will operate as one of WNS's international delivery centres. Read more >>Digital
 Determining the value of social media has long posed a challenge for marketers. It's not always easy to determine which social channels actually drive value for your business, which strategies are most effective and which amount of followers or fans actually amounts to conversions. Read more >> Techsys and Smirnoff recently collaborated to develop a fun and interactive "Fan of the Week" Facebook application, which showcases and rewards loyal supporters of the brand. Read more >> Duxbury Networking has made the bold decision to redesign and redevelop their website to improve on its visual appeal, brand recognition and usability. Purple Cow Communications has been brought on board to ensure that the new website meets the high standards expected of websites belonging to specialist networking distributors. Read more >> pMailer has changed their name to Everlytic.The name Everlytic is derived from the company's philosophy of being an ever evolving product that is always there for you and their powerful analytics that enable you to keep an eye on the bottom line, your campaigns' return on investment. Read more >>Events & Conferencing
 Incentives are a well-known and established route of maintaining staff morale, motivating sales teams, and driving individuals to achieve further successes for your brand. Not only are incentives a superb tool for ensuring and pushing sales - but incentives have the added benefit of also paying for themselves! Read more >>Mobile
The Western Union Company has announced the release of an enhancement to its Western Union Speedpay service designed to help billers meet growing consumer demand to receive electronic bills through smartphones and mobile devices. The enhancement also allows consumers to pay their bills directly from their mobile devices with just one click. Read more >>Advertisement:
Newspapers
 Announcing another first for KwaZulu-Natal's burgeoning isiZulu language daily, Isolezwe - a glossy lifestyle magazine titled, SiyaPhola! Read more >>Advertisement:
Production
 Ola Films's Mfundo Mkhize added a little bit of glamour to the seemingly ordinary world of pap with his latest White Star ad. Easy, natural performances from DJ Eddie Zondi, Lucia Mthinyane and Wanda Baloyi showcase the young director's knack of getting the best out of people. Read more >>Sponsorship
 Recipients of the first round of BASA Supporting Grants in the 2012/2013 financial year once again demonstrate the immense potential of business and arts partnerships across the country. Read more >>
 Transport Minister Ben Martins has instructed the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) to investigate the cause of the Putco bus crash which killed 19 people yesterday, Monday. Read more >>
 State-owned transport and logistics company Transnet has appointed Anoj Singh as chief financial officer with effect from 1 July 2012. Singh will also be an executive director of the company together with the group chief executive. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] I am not a happy camper. Or, any kind of camper. I have never seen the point of leaving a home full of things like comfy beds, dishwashing machines and microwave ovens to attempt to relax on a skinny little back-busting stretcher, waiting for wood to turn to charcoal before being able to cook anything and worst of all, having to do the washing up by hand in cold water. Read more >>
More Travel news...
- New staff for go4word - more info
- Dreamsmiths welcomes new marketing coordinator - more info
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- Durban hosts Home Channel Décor and Design Morning - Durban, 28 June
- Swinging sounds of Manouche at Bay Harbour Market Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay - Cape Town, 29 June
- Celludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy film festival Flamedrop Productions - Cape Town, 29 June
- Action learning MBA offered Business School Netherlands - Pretoria, 4 July
- How to write a business plan Viljoen Consulting - Johannesburg, 18 July
- Pinelands Toastmasters - July meeting Pinelands Toastmasters - Cape Town, 19 July
- HR business partner master class Institute of People Management - Centurion, 24 July
- Business club SA networking dinner Business Club SA - Johannesburg, 26 July
- Copywriting for the digital world AAA School of Advertising - Cape Town, 26 July
- An introduction to desktop publishing Vega School of Brand Leadership - Bedfordview, 6 August
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Sponsors for Jordan Home for the Disabled[Sponsorship] Sponsors sought for "Laser Project" for Jordan GLC Home for the Disabled.
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