Sunday's lineup for Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 12 February 2012, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:Round Table discussion on ethics of journalism, following the "brown envelope scandal" in the Western Cape regarding alleged bribery of journalists by Ibrahim Rasool's... read more 10 Feb 2012
Soccer Warrior goes mobile
As part of its revamp, the weekly Soccer Warrior comic series has extended its brand to include a new comic book as a free insert every month in The Sunday Sun. This 16-page format includes advertising pages and subtle product integration for sponsors. Both the insert and the run of paper weekly... read more 31 Jan 2012
Still time to book EXSA conference
The 2012 EXSA Conference takes place from 6-7 February 2012 at the Fairways Hotel, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg. Amongst its speakers are Hans Bruder, MD of Octanorm, Germany who will discuss the latest trends and stand designs in Europe and Kris Willand, MD of ESG, Melbourne, Australia on... read more 25 Jan 2012
Reminder to book for Joburg Apex workshop
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
Last call for ACA board nominations
Members 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
This Sunday on Media@SAfm
This Sunday, 13 November 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:Pietermaritzburg based Willowton Group who sponsors cricket series;
ad of the week from South African online store, TAKEALOT;
Melanie Hamman, Media Monitoring Africa's... read more 11 Nov 2011
BTL company celebrates eight years of business
The below the line branding company, November 1, celebrated eight years of offering turnkey solutions to its clients, yesterday 1 November 2011. Its digital and textile printing facility offers a broad range of indoor, outdoor, in-store point of sale products, by producing high quality images onto... read more 2 Nov 2011
Boomtown Port Elizabeth moves into rough diamond area
Boomtown Port Elizabeth has moved into 1 Bridge Street in Baakens Valley, creating a home for the agency and various other tenants. "The investment into the area required a lot of bravery, as the valley has been rather depressed in the past. We are convinced that will change in the near future. It... read more 31 Oct 2011
Communications company reaches Level 2 BEE
Having identified in May 2009 that Level 1 BEE accreditation was one of its main objectives Purple Plumm Brand Communications has achieved full Level 2 accreditation in terms of the dti's codes of good practice. Financial director, Celeste Summerton, says "September 2011 saw us being awarded this... read more 21 Oct 2011
Adding brains to beauty with LUX bursary, internship
The three Gauteng finalists in the Miss LUX Smooth Skin 2011 competition, Monyaku Monyebodi, Tselane Euginia Tshehlane and Michell Masilela, go forward to the finals in January 2012, where public voting will determine who gets prizes that include an educational bursary of R10 000 and a laptop.... read more 20 Oct 2011
This Sunday on Media@SAfm
This Sunday, 16 October 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:a look at how Cricket South Africa can rebuild its brand reputation;
Clover's new positioning campaign with Laurent Marty of Joe Public and brand manager of Milk and... read more 14 Oct 2011
Lineup for Sunday's Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 9 October 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:should creative agencies use international celebrities to endorse local brands?
marketing manager, Jacqui Mabuza on Mango Airline;
advert of the week from... read more 7 Oct 2011
Branded van gets product to consumers
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
Brand inc opens third branch, Joburg MD relocates
Brand inc has opened its third branch on 1 October 2011 in Durban. Johannesburg-based MD Chris Heaton will be relocating to co-manage its newest blue-chip brand Shield and Vaseline's sponsorship for the Springboks. He will expand his day-to-day duties to undertake the role of national MD, overseeing... read more 6 Oct 2011
[Biz Takeouts] A note on this month's shows
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
Welcome new hoods, Foundry and Downtown
Two new neighbourhoods have been named and selected by Cape Town residents, following the Name Your Hood project voting which took place late last week. 'The Foundry', submitted by Simon Hartley, is the area bordered by Somerset Road, Coen Steytler and Buitengracht - adjacent to de Waterkant.... read more 21 Sep 2011
Moving branding for casino
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World has renewed its branding contract with Mozzie Cabs for the third successive year and updated the creative look on the 43 mini cab vehicles that drive home the Suncoast message on Durban's roads. Implemented again by vehicle branding and transit media... read more 12 Sep 2011
Loeries Travelling Exhibition off to North West
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
Lineup for Sunday's Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 14 August 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:A look at the global trends for sport broadcasting rights with Michael Goldman from GIBS, together with the SABC
Heidi Brauer, executive manager, group marketing Comair,... read more 12 Aug 2011
Lineup for Sunday's Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 24 July 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:a look at Net#work BBDO's latest Nedbank ad campaign;Doug de Villiers, group CEO of Interbrand Sampson and Thebe Ikalafeng from Brand Leadership on payoff lines;Top Billing... read more 22 Jul 2011
Loeries Travelling Exhibition comes home to CT
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
Lineup for Sunday's Media@SAfm show
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
This Sunday on Media@SAfm
This Sunday, 26 June 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include: SANEF executive director Femida Mehtar on the meeting with the government on the relationship between the state and the media; winners of this year's CNN Multichoice African... read more 24 Jun 2011
Lineup for Sunday's Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 5 June 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include: GIBS's Michael Goldman and Anthony Swart on FIFA's brand reputation; analysing the impact of banning alcohol advertising; the annual Apex Awards winners; former TJDR JHB CEO... read more 3 Jun 2011
Loeries exhibition at Markex
Markex, which opens at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg on Tuesday, 7 June 2011, will feature the Loeries Travelling Exhibition for the second time. On display until 9 June, it will feature the most recent award-winning work from the Awards, including TV and radio commercials, digital media,... read more 31 May 2011
Vuma Reputation Management to address AMASA meeting
On Wednesday 1 June 2011, the AMASA forum will be addressed by Janine Hills, CEO and founder of Vuma Reputation Management, on the concept of reputation management, its benefits, what matters most to the South African public, costly communication mistakes and how to effectively manage reputation... read more 31 May 2011
This Sunday on Media@SAfm
This Sunday, 29 May 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include: The Brand Leadership group CEO Thebe Ikalafeng on Brand Africa; the IMC looks at why South Africa is the most valuable brand within Africa; HDI Youth Marketeers on the Sunday... read more 27 May 2011
Groupon officially online
Late last week, the Twangoo site officially moved to become the Groupon site, accessed through the www.mycitydeal.co.za portal, which brand was another of Groupon's acquisitions. Deals are available in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein, which was added... read more 17 May 2011
Loeries entry deadline extended to 31 May
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
Talks begin over Bafana Bafana trademark
Stanton Woodrush has entered into negotiations with the South African Football Association (SAFA) and has agreed to submit a proposal to SAFA for the sale of the rights of the Bafana Bafana trademark in class 25, following a meeting on 20 April 2011. No further statements will be made until the... read more 28 Apr 2011