Be sure to catch Bizcommunity.com's editor-at-large, Simone Puterman, on the repeat show of SABC1's Media Career Guide Show tonight, Monday, 11 February 2013, from 11pm-11.30pm. She will provide insightful career guidance for the marketing, advertising, media and retail industries. The show is... read more 11 Feb 2013
Maxi's franchise is running a promotion to encourage children to write a creative letter to Santa on the specially designed stationery and drop it off in a dedicated box at any one of its 75 restaurants nationwide. The best letters can expect to win a kid's party for 10, a kids meal or milkshake... read more 6 Dec 2012
After winning the Date my Dad competition on Jacaranda FM, 34-year old Meran Wilson from Centurion announced his dream date was Melanie Joubert, after dating all five choices last week. The two were in agreement about one thing. "This has been an interesting and immensely fun ride so far. We both... read more 21 Aug 2012
From 20 July to 16 September 2012, Vodacom is offering customers travelling to the UK savings of up to 100% on international roaming. This promotion will include 60% savings for local calls in the UK, 76% on calls to South Africa, 45% on SMS messages and 71% on data roaming. During the promotional... read more 17 Jul 2012
In the recent Spar Win-a-Car promotion, Darling resident, Gary Conchar won a new Volkswagen Golf after purchasing two 2 litre Coca-Cola products and entering the promotion.
27 Jun 2012
Montecasino has a Youth Day slots and tables promotion, with the Piazza offering tickets to view the SA versus England clash live on the big outdoor screen from 3pm. Tickets of R30 include a free beverage (local cider, beer, soft drink or mineral water) and a live performance by the Graeme Watkins... read more 15 Jun 2012
Following the success of Steers' Wacky Wednesdays where customers get two BBQ Burgers for R33.90 every Wednesday, the fast food chain has launched a new Once-Off Wacky offering that promises even greater value through surprise monthly deals. The first Once-Off Wacky deal will be available in store... read more 16 May 2012
Disney XD's Aim High, which gives kids across the country the chance to win a series of mentorships in a different field to learn how to realise their potential, launches its third phase with Dale Steyn, international cricketer. The winner spends a day spent with Steyn, who says, "Mentors have... read more 20 Feb 2012
The sports and lifestyle brand, Ogio will be available in South Africa through promotional and corporate clothing suppliers, Mass Supply Clothing. The launch includes the introduction of golf shirts and assorted bags such as duffels, backpacks and laptop bags from the brand's promotional and... read more 16 Feb 2012
Zinto Activation Group's (ZAG) recent national roadshow to offer its promotional staff a refresher training course in sales and marketing is leading up to it launching its Brand Ambassador Training Academy (Bata) in Linbro Park in March/April 2012. The academy will provide valuable training in... read more 16 Feb 2012
The 2012 Elle New Fresh Face Talent Search, held in partnership with Woolworths has announced that Port Elizabeth schoolgirl, Chloe Munton, is the winner. She will launch her modelling career with a portfolio and contract from Boss Models, clothes and make-up from Woolworths and the opportunity to... read more 19 Dec 2011
A 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
As part of a broader Kiri campaign that includes print, in-store and product sampling, a converted traditional VW kombi, the model that serves as an ice cream truck, made its successful debut at the recent Pick n Pay Taste of Joburg Show. Sylvia Swart, head of account management at Lowe Bull... read more 7 Oct 2011
In 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
Reuters images, represented in South Africa by The Bigger Picture, has announced that it has made its images separately available on its pictures site in sections such as business, industry, health, seasons and a collection of colour hues for ease of search and identification. The images are ready... read more 26 Aug 2011
The 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
The Loeries Travelling Exhibition, sponsored by Adobe, arrives back in Cape Town and goes on show at the Concept Interactive School of Communication Design, 19-22 July 2011. "It has been a great experience being part of the Loeries and hosting its exhibition and the Adobe workshop," says Concept... read more 12 Jul 2011
This Sunday, 10 July 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:the launch of the Press Freedom Commission, headed by former Constitutional Court chief justice Pius Langa;assessing latest KFC campaign by the Ogilvy Johannesburg and KFC... read more 8 Jul 2011
The 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
As a thank you to its 100 000 Facebook fans, Huisgenoot will be giving away gold coin collections from the South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) to the value of R100 000. A competition on www.facebook.com/huisgenoot, open to all Huisgenoot Facebook fans, should enter before Thursday 4... read more 2 Nov 2010
The BP Fugitive show is back on 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 Kfm but this year BP is sponsoring 10 full-time bounty hunters who will be paid R15 000 each for the month, given Kia Souls to travel in and GPS-enabled Nokia 5230 to help track him down and share their tips with listeners in each city.... read more 29 Oct 2010
The current Halls 'Free your Voice' competition, which offers consumers a platform to free their voice, has seen the first five winners, Vanessa Assaram, Alivis Shingayi Shumbeiyi, DJ Riccardo Oosthuizen, David Hunter and Jeffrene Elliot record their own radio adverts, which are currently flighting... read more 21 Oct 2010
Fresh from its Johannesburg screening, the Right2Know campaign will show the documentary The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, as a reminder of the need for free press, access to information and the price that whistle-blowers have paid. The documentary covers... read more 20 Oct 2010
The Right2Know campaign will screen the documentary The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, as a reminder of the need for free press, access to information and the price that whistle-blowers have paid. The documentary covers the leaking of the Pentagon papers on... read more 18 Oct 2010
click to enlargePenguin Books South Africa announced on Wednesday, 29 September 2010, the launch of its dedicated business-to-business (B2B) website, www.penguinbooks.biz. "This new website aims to provide inspiration, highlight opportunities and find the solution for your next promotion, incentive... read more 30 Sep 2010
click to enlargeTabasco features in Hot Zones in Ster-Kinekor theatres across the country: Tabasco-branded cinema salting tables placed under illuminated infrared lights, emphasising the peppery bite of the sauce. At the salting tables, moviegoers have also had the opportunity of sampling its new... read more 6 Jul 2010
click to enlargeVisiting soccer teams and their team management are finding a beautifully packaged pair of mohair socks when they arrive in their hotels in Port Elizabeth, compliments of Mohair SA and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, as part of the "Don't leave without it" campaign encouraging mohair... read more 18 Jun 2010
click 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
The 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
As 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