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Dates set for IAS MasterclassesThe Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) has released the dates of its three 2012 Masterclasses to be held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, which will provide ad and marketing agencies with cutting-edge info and training on industry-related topics. The first, "Improving your... read more 7 Feb 2012 Reminder to book for Joburg Apex workshopA reminder that seats are limited for the Johannesburg leg of the 2012 Apex Awards workshops on Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 2pm-4pm, at TBWA (in the auditorium). Entrants are encouraged to attend the free workshop to learn more about the entry process, how to compile a winning entry and to hear... read more 28 Nov 2011 New email, SMS messaging platform from Prefix TechA new version of the email and SMS messaging platform, pMailer, is available now. Version 5 offers a better user interface with simpler menu navigation and easier access to functionalities, particularly contact information. Another key benefit is free plug-ins that integrate it with client websites,... read more 22 Nov 2011 Last call for ACA board nominationsMembers are urged submit their board member nominations to the ACA by no later than tomorrow, 15 November 2011. The election of the 2012 board of directors will take place at the 64th AGM on 22 November 2011 at 3pm. For more, contact the ACA on +27 (0)11 781 2772 or document.write('' +... read more 14 Nov 2011 [Biz Takeouts] A note on this month's showsIn case you're wondering what's been happening with the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show this month of October 2011, since Chai FM is a Jewish community radio station and this is the month of various Jewish high holy days (Rosh Hashanah/New Year, Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement and... read more 5 Oct 2011 Direct marketing company improves BEE statusRocketseed has scored 25 points or more for management control, preferential procurement, enterprise and socio-economic development, which has contributed to its move from Level 2 to Level 1 in BEE status and value-adding supplier in its recent rating. It adds this to its inclusion in the Impumelelo... read more 26 Sep 2011 Loeries Travelling Exhibition off to North WestThe Loeries Travelling Exhibition sponsored by Adobe will visit North-West University, 25 August -2 September 2011, for its fifth consecutive year and will be hosted by the Potchefstroom Campus' Graphic Design Subject group. The exclusive exhibition will display work across all areas of brand... read more 15 Aug 2011 Loerie entries close at month endEntries for all categories of the Loerie Awards close on Tuesday 31 May 2011. Entries from Africa and the Middle East are eligible in the categories television, radio and print, communication design, architecture, interior design, direct marketing, PR communication, non-broadcast video, live events,... read more 27 May 2011 Loeries entry deadline extended to 31 MayThe entry deadline for The 33rd Annual Loerie Awards has been extended until Tuesday, 31 May 2011, with a 5% late fee for entries submitted after the original deadline of Friday 13 May. No further extensions will be given. New categories this year include Tactical Print, PR Communication,... read more 10 May 2011 Cannes Lions screenings at a cinema near youScreenings of the 2010 Cannes Lions Silver, Gold and Grand Prix ad reel in the Film category for all media, creative agencies and the public are scheduled for 10am on 20, 21 and 22 October 2010 at selected Ster Kinekor cinemas in Cavendish in Cape Town, Gateway in Durban and Sandton City in... read more 13 Oct 2010 Lineup for this Sunday's Media@safm showThis Sunday, 10 October 2010, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107FM nationwide, will include a replay of Loeries-winning radio and TV ads; Eye On Liezl van der Westhuizen, ex-Idols now SABC3 breakfast show Expresso co-host; measuring the brand promise vs brand... read more 8 Oct 2010 Reminder to book Pendoring ticketsTickets are still available for the 16th Annual Pendoring Awards at Vodaworld in Midrand on Friday, 29 October 2010. This celebration of South African creativity includes a feast of Afrikaans and SA advertising; top entertainment (Emo Adams, Jack Parow, Wicus van der Merwe and The 3 Busketeers); a... read more 5 Oct 2010 Rand Water brochure in international competitionclick to enlargeThe International Water Association (IWA) Marketing and Communications Award for 2010 has announced Rand Water's Water Wise Education Team is a winner of the School Information Programme category of and received a Highly Recommended certificate for its Open the Door to Water Wise... read more 17 Sep 2010 Capital Media show sound business productivityOn Tuesday, 31 August 2010, the annual SA Productivity Awards (KZN) shortlisted Pietermaritzburg's Capital Media Group (CMG) - publishers of Public Eye, Maritzburg Sun and Edendale Eyethu, owners of marketing and ad agency MediaCom SA and direct distribution business Capital Distribution - as... read more 3 Sep 2010 Enter world cup ads in PendoringAd agencies are encouraged to enter 2010 FIFA World Cup print, radio and TV ads for the Truly South African category for Pendoring awards which close for entries on 23 August 2010. Penalties apply to late entries. Go to www.pendoring.co.za for entry details and rules.... read more 29 Jul 2010 Apex Awards - not an empty seat in the houseclick to enlargeThe Apex Gala awards evening, scheduled for Thursday, 27 May 2010, at Vodaworld in Midrand, Johannesburg, is sold out - the industry is obviously keen to see who will walk away with the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of the three categories, Launch, Change and Sustain [and I'm... read more 21 May 2010 Union advantages topic at monthly SAFREA meetingThe Gauteng Southern African Freelancers' Association (SAFREA) meeting for May 2010 will take place on Wednesday 5 May at Primi Piatti, The Zone@Rosebank, Johannesburg, 5pm-8pm. Exco chair Clive Lotter will speak on the benefits of UASA (union) membership for Safreans and why they should join.... read more 3 May 2010 Cannes entry deadline extendedAs the official local representative of Cannes Lions, Cinemark is encouraging all agencies to take advantage of the extension of the entry deadline to 23 April 2010. Entries can follow a simple online procedure through the Cannes website, with South African entry fees starting at £300 via credit... read more 19 Apr 2010 View third quarter finalists from One ShowThe third quarter finalists for the 2010 One Show Interactive awards have been announced and now move directly into contention for the pencils being awarded on 14 May 2010. All finalists are featured at the One Show Interactive Entry Showcase and are available for download as a PDF on the site.... read more 25 Feb 2010 D&AD extends deadline yet againclick to enlargeD&AD has extended its entry deadline yet again! Entries will be be accepted for the D&AD Awards 2010 until midnight GMT, Friday, 5 February 2010. Use the online contact form if you need any more awards info or help entering. Enter at http://dandad.org/awards.... read more 4 Feb 2010 D&AD deadline extension midnight Friday 29 Januaryclick to enlargeThe D&AD Awards 2010 deadline has been extended: all entries need to be completed and paid for online by midnight GMT on Friday, 29 January 2010. Since additional resources are required to process late entries, a 10% surcharge will apply to any submissions made after this date. Entry... read more 29 Jan 2010 Level 1 BEE rating for direct marketing agencyDirect marketing specialist agency Computer Facilities has been rated as a Level 1 contributor to BEE. It has a 135% procurement recognition level, as verified by the National Empowerment Rating Agency, a member of ABVA, and an employee trust, Kgatelo Pele Trust, holds 49% share of the business.... read more 10 Sep 2009 Collect-a-Can connects via Facebook, TwitterIn a bid to reach the young and tech-savvy market, Collect-a-Can has decided to use social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. It is hoped this will help the organisation tap into an even wider audience, while allowing the public the opportunity to interact actively with it online. The youth... read more 11 Jun 2009 Have you submitted your Loeries entry?The Loeries Awards deadline for entries is 31 May 2009, so there's still time for you to pit your best work against that of your competitors - if you get a move on. The following link provides full details on how to submit your entry.... read more 25 May 2009 Sony campaign to support “Leverage”Sony Entertainment Television (SET) has kicked off the channel's most comprehensive series launch campaign to date in support of the South African premiere of the channel's new 13-part drama series Leverage, beginning on Thursday, 26 March 2009, at 8.30pm. SET is kicking off the campaign with the... read more 26 Mar 2009 Post Office honours President with stampclick to enlargeNEWSWATCH: The South African Post Office (SAPO) has issued a Presidential stamp to commemorate the dedication made by President Kgalema Motlanthe in the public service, reports BuaNews. It features a photograph of Motlanthe with the country's coat of arms behind him, and was designed... read more 20 Mar 2009 Cannes Lions deadline extendedThe deadline for submitting material for the 2009 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival has been extended to 27 March 2009. The new deadline applies to all 11 entry sections including, Film, Press, Outdoor, Direct, Media, Cyber, Promo, Radio, Titanium and Integrated, Design and PR Lions.... read more 12 Mar 2009 Guerilla Marketing becomes Gullan&GullanSpecialist agency Guerrilla Marketing recently relaunched as Gullan&Gullan Advertising. According to MD Michael Gullan, the previous branding was restricting current and potential clients' perceptions of its skills and specialisations. “We have established PR and interactive divisions,” he says,... read more 20 Feb 2009 Pete Case appointed to Dubai Lynx juryPete Case, executive creative director at Gloo Digital, will be joining other international creative leaders from the Middle East and North Africa region as members of the Direct, Sales Promotion & Interactive Jury for the second Dubai International Advertising Festival in 2009. Comments Case, “I'm... read more 19 Feb 2009 Vikesh Roopchand appointed DMA directorVikesh Roopchand, Primedia @Home's GM of business development, was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) of South Africa. "We are extremely proud of his accomplishment," commented Melvin Chagonda, CEO of Primedia@Home. 18 Feb 2009 |
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