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Vans walks home with major SIMA 2015 awards
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Image Awards show last week was one of the most exciting in years with several awards streaks broken... read more>>



Brand News
RCL turns away from frozen chicken

Nick Hedley

RCL Foods (RCL) has significantly reduced its reliance on low-profit frozen chicken by producing smaller birds that can be sold at higher prices to restaurants... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Stellar times ahead as Stellenbosch heads to Berlin
Stellenbosch, South Africa's food and wine capital, is heading for Berlin, Germany to display its wealth of wine tourism offerings and the 'Gemütlichkeit' that awaits visitors to the City of Oaks this upcoming winter season... read more>>
Packaging
2015 Wine Label Awards bring out the good, the bad and the gold
The inaugural Wine Label Design Awards 2015, sponsored by self-adhesive label supplier Rotolabel and hosted by Winemag.co.za, have been awarded... read more>>
Research
Motor trade sales increased by 6.5% y/y in December
Motor trade sales (measured in nominal terms and current prices) increased by 6.5% year on year (y/y) in December 2014‚ Statistics SA reported on Thursday, 19 February 2015... read more>>
Retail Marketing
Join the Oakley's "One Obsession" campaign
Launched on 17 February and running throughout the year, Oakley's One Obsession campaign invites people to live out their passions... read more>>
Marketing in tough times

Noëleen Bruton

In tough economic times, marketers are sometimes tempted to compromise their brands in order to drive sales or footfall - but this is a danger zone.... read more>>
Retailers
A third space for 2nd Take
2nd Take, the shopping alternative for second-hand designer wear, has opened its new branch in Rondebosch in Cape Town following the high demand for branded clothing in this area... read more>>
International
Launch of Young Lions Health Award encourages creativity around health challenges
CANNES, FRANCE: The Young Lions Health Award is a new competition for young creatives and marketers that aims to improve challenges facing global health systems in developing countries. read more>>
Scotland declares online 'independence' from Britain
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND: Five months after Scotland voted against independence from the rest of the United Kingdom, the Scottish government has seceded - at least online... read more>>
Infidelity ads pulled from French buses after complaints
PARIS, FRANCE: A French website promoting extra-marital affairs complained of censorship on Wednesday after complaints led to its ads being pulled from buses in several cities near Paris... read more>>
Cyber attacks on Israel traced to Gaza: researchers
WASHINGTON, US: A series of cyber attacks against Israel since mid-2013 appears to be coming from "Arab parties located in the Gaza Strip" and elsewhere, US security researchers say... read more>>
More International
Government news
MEC condemns burning of schools
Limpopo Education Acting MEC Jerry Ndou has condemned the burning of schools in Malamulele and called on law enforcement agencies to deal with the culprits... read more>>
Staff in move to widen protests

Deneesha Pillay

Lecturers at the Eastcape Midlands College (EMC) have threatened a province-wide shutdown of its three campuses, vowing not to return to classes until their salaries are increased and temporary staff are made permanent... read more>>
Can a funny meme get to a powerful president?
Can a campaign of laughter born out of humiliation change the mind of a 'Teflon president'? All it might take is one click... read more>>
More Government news
Travel news
First Hyatt international global sales office to open in Africa
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg announced today that Sandra Kneubuhler was named Global Sales Director - Africa... read more>>
More Travel news
Jobs offered
National Key Accounts Manager - FMCG - Johannesburg
USABCO manufacturers and distributors of the leading Addis brand, a household name in housewares and hardware products are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified national key accounts manager. Read more >>

Sales and Business Development - Clothing and Accessories - Johannesburg
Sales person required for quality clothing and accessories brands. Are you a peoples person, brand builder & determined sales person looking for an exciting position in sales? Send us your CV. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo - 3 Mar 2015, Johannesburg
South Africa's National Buy Local Campaign, is hosting the 4th Annual Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo at SCC. Read more >>

Li Edelkoort Trend Seminar
28 Feb 2015 to 2 Mar 2015, Cape Town, Johannesburg

FFF: Non-renewable resources in Southern Africa
RCA Conference Organisers - 12 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Supply Chain Seminar 2015
24 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Rand Show
Rand Show - 3 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Wool Week Cape Town 2015
Cape Wools SA - 7 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Cape Town

duBoirs Bridal Fair
12 Apr 2015, Durban

Retail Banking Transactions Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 15 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

TITIIC 2015
Scatterlings Conference & Events - 20 May 2015 to 22 May 2015, Pretoria

Gauteng Motor Fest
Thebe Reed Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd - 24 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Brakpan

Securitisation
UCT Professional Development Project - 4 Aug 2015 to 6 Aug 2015, Cape Town

Upcoming events
StokvelEx Bokone Bophirima - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015, Mafikeng
An exciting exhibition that fosters and formalises relationships between various stokvel clubs and service providers. Read more >>


Bridal Fair at Ilanga Estate
SA Bridal Fairs - 22 Feb 2015, Bloemfontein

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