| 21 Aug 2012 |
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Marketing & Media
 [Dawn Rowlands] Choosing an agency is in many cases is like trying to choose a date or the best possible financial investment for your lump sum of cash. Do you choose a 90-day call account? Do you look at a long-term five-year investment with market related annual increases? Do you check to see if there is an annual cash back bonus? How do you know that the investment will work for me? These are difficult questions and even harder one's to answer. Who knows what tomorrow or next month will bring in the world of advertising and media? Read more >>
Marketing
 Brenda Koornneef* is the business executive: group marketing and corporate-strategy at Tiger Brands. Tiger Brands is the dominant food supplier and expanding into home and personal care in South Africa, now spreading its wings in Africa. Household names such as Jungle Oats, Black Cat, Tastic, All Gold and Koo etc are under her portfolio. Read more >>
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 [Jason Stewart] As outlined in previous articles, we are all influenced by peer pressure. We take cues from people we respect as 'experts in any given field' - whether it's our mom for household goods, our uncle the mechanic regarding what car to buy or our best friend, the style diva on what clothes to wear. We also look to high-profile people - those who get a lot of attention who could be national celebrities or else just well-known individuals. We are constantly absorbing what others are doing. (video) Read more >>
Advertising
 [Gail Schimmel] It's not often that the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) leave me completely speechless. Slightly surprised, yes. But not speechless. The cause of my problem - a ruling dated 16 August 2012 in the matter of Nycomed-Dona / K Charleston in which the ASA said: "At a resolution passed by the ASA board on 4 February 2012, it was decided that Appendix F should no longer form part of the ASA Code." Read more >>
 Zando, the online fashion store has just launched its new TVC, highlighting the double rush of online shopping - the first when checking out the item online and the second when the doorbell rings with the delivery. (video) Read more >>
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Design
 At the recent Design Dialogue at Decorex in Johannesburg, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, spoke about home and interior colour trends for 2013. Read more >>
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 Following the successful implementation of Wi-Fi access for the Cape High Court last year, LexisNexis South Africa in partnership with Law Credit recently launched a Wi-Fi facility in both the Johannesburg and Pretoria High Courts. Read more >>
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 Built and supplied by South African publishing app company Eish Digital, the official show apps for the Internet Show Africa, contains all the information show delegates will need on both iOS for iPad and iPhone and on Android for tablets and smartphones. Read more >>
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 The Thebe Exhibitions and Projects Group (TEPG) and the Coca-Cola dome have resigned their membership of the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA). This follows what is claimed to be EXSA's apparent inability or unwillingness to assist when approached about an industry issue. Read more >>
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 According to new findings gathered by the University of Bristol and commissioned by Puma, men told scientists they felt as much affection for their football team as they did for their loved one, however, their unconscious stress levels tell a different story. Read more >>
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 TopTV has announced the launch of TopTV Prepaid, a voucher that enables its subscribers to have instant access to entertainment across its channels. Read more >>
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 NEW YORK, US: Purchases of environmentally protective products have grown significantly in two of the world's leading markets - China and Brazil; but the widespread perception that these products are too expensive may be blocking deeper adoption. Read more >>
NEW YORK, US: Negotiations between Best Buy founder Richard Schulze and the company's board over his bid to take full control of the firm have collapsed, with each side accusing the other of derailing the deal. Read more >>
 HAMBURG, GERMANY: The digital entertainment content provider Mondia Media presents, in cooperation with BITKOM and Hamburg@work, the first Content Conference Hamburg. The new format is a one-day conference with great industry-renowned speakers, inspiring impulse presentations and lively panel discussions on an international expert level. Read more >>
More International...
Advertising
 Nine Mile Media, will soon launch the Billads Touch Folder, another exciting and consumer engaging Billads' Bill Folder advertising platform that will enthral advertisers and call their consumers to action. Read more >>CSI
 Softline VIP continues to invest in the lives of underprivileged learners through its Life and Business Skills Programme. The programme was launched in 2011 aimed at equipping Grade 10 to 12 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds with essential life and business skills which will aid them in their task of finding work once they matriculate. Read more >>Advertisement:
Digital
If you want your website to be profitable and bring in new clients for your business, it's important to expand on the basic elements. However, all of these elements are merely the foundations of your online presence. They allow you to get your foot in the door and ensure that people can find you, it's also a good idea to talk to the experts. Read more >>Events & Conferencing |  |
 Rain Productions, a progressive event-furniture design and hiring company, is set to unveil its latest collection of LED lounge furniture in September 2012. The introduction of the LED range to Rain Productions growing inventory of quality furniture and bespoke branded elements marks a turning point in the company's offering to clients. Read more >>Advertisement:
Exhibitions
If you were to ask any event professional what the hot themes in the industry are at the moment, technology and greening will be high on list. These two topics independently are very important but can often be spoken about in the same breath. The right use of technology can allow for smart techniques that lead to green solutions. Read more >>Magazines
 Spring is around the corner and so too is Wedding Inspirations' latest magazine. On sale from August 27, the leading bridal title's spring edition is filled with fabulous content inspired by the freshness, beauty and romance of the season. Read more >>Out Of Home |  |
 Out-of-home media specialist Graffiti Impact Media recently secured its latest council-approved outdoor site on one of Johannesburg Northern Suburbs' busiest roads. The new 210m² construction hoarding is situated at a prime outdoor location on Cedar Road at the well-known Cedar Road West intersection opposite Life Fourways Hospital. Read more >>Production
 The new commercial for Vodacom's Smart Plan contract package, created by Draftfcb and directed by Dani Hynes of Fresh Eye Film Productions, mixes up a musical ensemble with a dapper cellphone cyborg to entertain viewers, and carry the message across in a fun and engaging way. Read more >>Research
Continued uncertainty in the global economy is impacting on South African consumers' attitudes towards grocery pricing, with the majority of South African grocery shoppers exhibiting a high awareness of and sensitivity towards grocery prices, according to a report released by Nielsen. Read more >>
 The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), appointed by President Jacob Zuma, has pledged that the government will assist the communities affected by the Marikana tragedy by helping to identify the remaining six deceased persons and engaging the services of the CCMA to find a resolution to the dispute. Read more >>
 Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has called for sincere leadership across all sectors of society, while also conveying his condolences to the families of those killed in Marikana last week. Read more >>
More Government news...
 Get really up close and personal some of KwaZulu-Natal's most beautiful cheetahs at the Le Sueur Cheetah and Wildlife Centre in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve. Read more >>
More Travel news...
 [Eugene Yiga] JM Coetzee, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2003, has authored 13 works of fiction. A favourite ever since its publication in 1980 is Waiting For The Barbarians, a new adaptation of which is now showing at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town. Read more >>
 [Ruth Cooper] Oppikoppi virgins we are no longer; that intimidating hulking dusty beast that is Oppi had his way with us and, like most first times, sometimes things were sweet and sometimes not so. Casualties there were a few, but these seem well worth the discomfort for the chance to celebrate Oppi's coming of age 18th birthday with 20 000 of his closest friends upon the Northam plains. Read more >>
More BizLounge news...
Featured jobs Boutique Cape Town based PR agency looking for a superstar PR account manager to assist on a contract basis during the upcoming peak season. Read more >> |
 This Cape based marketing manager position is in the financial services sector. A marketing degree/diploma, minimum five years marketing experience required. Experience in credit, financial services would be advantageous. Read more >> |
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Highly experienced senior implementation planner, with extensive exposure to television required for one of the countries leading media agencies. Read more >>Estimator - Johannesburg - Crown MinesEstimator required: well established medium/large size printing organisation is looking for a medium weight estimator to do litho and digital estimating. Read more >>Camera operator for corporate communication shoots. Read more >>Passionate about digital sales? Highly incentive/commission driven? Established agency relationships. Aggressive new business development. Market intelligence. Sales strategy. Strong understanding of digital platforms. Digital media sales experience. Read more >>Manage digital workflow, communication process, resource allocation and project controls on integrated campaigns for interactive projects including web development, online, mobile, multimedia executions and online marketing (banners, SEM, email marketing). Read more >>A warrior of sentence structure. A pioneer of puns and punctuation. We want driven. We want conceptual. We want the round-house Chuck Norris of through-the-line copy. Read more >>Searching for remarkable freelance web designer that has the power to turn a white canvas into a work of digital art. If you have what is takes send your portfolio. Read more >>A leading national events and activations company seeks a finance and office manager for KZN to support, facilitate and maintain the inner workings of this fast-paced and exciting company. Read more >>
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- Making teams more effective Alusani Skills & Training Network - Johannesburg, 27 August
- Time to Talk Adapt To Change - Cape Town, 28 August
- Fundamentals of project management Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 1 September
- Applied project management Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 1 September
- Corporate governance and risk management Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 1 September
- Rosie Motene actors workshop WAKA - Johannesburg, 1 September
- Management and leadership for women Alusani Skills and Training Network - Johannesburg, 17 September
- UpCell - The mobile marketing course Britefire - Cape Town, 26 September
- The Green Expo Three City Events - Johannesburg, 28 September
- Vibe beach event for LGBT Lentsweleng Events & Entertainment - Ethekwini, Durban, 7 December
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