PR and communications specialists, Greater Than has partnered with its client TFG (The Foschini Group) to launch its new range of designer gift cards (themed for males, females and romance) available in stores nationwide. "Last year we ran a gift card design competition targeting tertiary... read more 15 May 2013
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
Media24 Sunday newspaper City Press launched its ViP Card, which will give holders access to a host of lifestyle offers, exclusive events around the country, and discounts and special offers on products and services, in its 20 November 2011 issue and at the annual Eat Out DStv Food Network Awards in... read more 25 Nov 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
The recent Advertising Benevolent Fund's AGM held at Cinemart received wine sponsorship for guests and prizes from SaleWine.co.za. "We are always grateful for sponsorship, as this means that whatever money we raise for the AGM can be directly used for our validation cases," says the ABF's Sharlene... read more 11 Apr 2011
click to enlargeQuantum Publishers, publishers of The Arch magazine, distributed and hand delivered free of charge to the tenants of Melrose Arch as well as to households in A++ areas within a five kilometre radius of the precinct, has announced that its circulation has grown from a 20 000 to a... read more 9 Mar 2011
TNW Group, which incorporates its data, security and electrical companies, that distribute networking, cabling, CCTV and electrical equipment, has opened an office in Port Elizabeth to service the Eastern Cape. It has appointed Wayne Muckheiber as MD of TNW Group Eastern Cape. For more information... read more 8 Feb 2011
click to enlargeAmway products will shortly be available in townships in branded containers designed by JP Beukes, owner and founder of award-winning, interior architectural practice Onepointzero. The first one has opened in KwaMashu (KwaZulu-Natal) and more of these 'spaza' shops will be located... read more 26 Nov 2010
This Sunday, 21 November 2010, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include: SABC acting group CEO Rob Nicholson, on the SABC's turnaround strategy; Alistair Roper and Andy Scott on discuss Nedbank's 30 year involvement with the Nedbank Golf... read more 19 Nov 2010
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has issued the following rulings for week 45, 8-12 November 2010: Natures Choice Products/ Mc Cain Foods (directorate cannot consider objections at this time, no grounds supplied); Johnson 24 Hour Moisture Body Wash/ Unilever (partially... read more 16 Nov 2010
At the Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) yesterday, Monday 1 November 2010, Antoinette Slabbert, senior in-depth reporter at Sake 24, was announced as southern Africa's travel and tourism reporter of the year for her coverage on a number of issues affecting the hospitality industry in... read more 2 Nov 2010
This Sunday, 24 October 2010, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide will include Gary Naidoo, managing editor of The New Age, answering questions on the resignation of several editorial team members; Spars rebranding/repositioning under the spotlight;... read more 22 Oct 2010
This 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
click to enlargeEdgars Club magazine's first lingerie supplement, featuring the season's underwear from girlie glam to sultry lace, will be on sale with the October 2010 issue. Published by New Media Publishing and edited by fashion director Robynne Kahn, the 24-page, A5 supplement features... read more 29 Sep 2010
The MediaShop has been appointed to handle the media strategy, planning and buying for the JD Group Traditional Retail Division, effective 16 September 2010. Comments Chris Botha, joint MD of The MediaShop Sandton, "When we started working with the JD Group in 2007, we handled one piece of business... read more 28 Sep 2010
As part of the CNA Readathon 2010 campaign, Hlubi Mboya, South African actress and Kenny Maistry, radio personality and Metro FM Breakfast DJ, joined in by reading books from the READ recommended book list and journal writing at Maponya Mall CNA, Soweto, to pupils from the Albert Street and... read more 8 Sep 2010
The Office on Show, a new exhibition that will cover all aspects of the office - for the corporate, SME, entrepreneur or home-based professional - will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 27-29 October 2010. It offers a comprehensive range of products and delegates can meet in... read more 1 Sep 2010
Markex World of Events starts today, Tuesday, 24 August 2010 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, showcasing all aspects of marketing, branding, promotions and events. It is open from 10am to 6pm until Thursday 26 August. This year it has an exclusive 'trade only' section, giving buyers and... read more 24 Aug 2010
This Sunday, 15 August 2010, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107FM nationwide, will include chatting to Lars Reichelt, the real CEO of Cell C, about the company's rebranding and the controversy around Trevor Noah's YOUtube skit; Derek Carstens, brand director of FNB... read more 13 Aug 2010
The finalists in the Most Influential Women in Business and Government (MIW) include women from the marketing and media world, such as Karen Ashwin, Terry Volkwyn, Nicola Nel, Coco Cachalia, Colleen Naudé, Debora Patta, Devi Sankaree Govender and Tammy-Anne Fortuin. Download the full list of... read more 27 Jul 2010
click to enlargeCARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: Cobra-Puma Golf has become Alexis "Lexi" Thompson's official equipment, footwear and apparel sponsor, making her its first athlete signed under both the Cobra and Puma Golf brands, which joined forces earlier this year. At 15, she is the youngest female golfer... read more 21 Jun 2010
click to enlargeNando's is offering the Mexican football team and their supporters a free lunch if they lose the opening game against South Africa this Friday, 11 June 2010. The cheeky restaurant chain is running adverts this week that address the Mexican team, saying that "Most foreigners think... read more 9 Jun 2010
click to enlargeToys R Us has partnered with battery manufacturer GP to launch its own brand of batteries. The range of batteries is ultra alkaline and comes in sizes AA, AAA, C and D. "We did extensive research and are pleased to be offering our customers our own brand of quality batteries at an... read more 14 May 2010
click to enlargeThe South African Chefs' Association (SACA) will host the first ever Delicious Theatre, which will be the main feature within District Delicious, at this year's Johannesburg and Durban Decorex exhibitions. With its mission to promote the art and science of cookery to all South... read more 9 Feb 2010
The fourth ticket sales phase will kick off today, Tuesday, 9 February 2010, at 1pm South African time (12pm Central European Time). This phase will run for 58 days until 7 April 2010. Tickets will be allocated on a “first come, first served, subject to availability” basis. Applications can be made... read more 9 Feb 2010
Sandton City Shopping Centre will host Zakumi, the official 2010 mascot, 16-17 January 2010 as part of his road trip around the country. In addition, fully trained agents will assist fans with the ticketing process, before the ticket sales close on 22 January, dancers will teach visitors how to do... read more 8 Jan 2010
click to enlargeConsidered the largest advertising opportunity in Africa, the Legacy TV wall offers 64x 42-inch LG television sets, spread over an area measuring 60m² in the new Legacy Corner Mall that opened this week on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. Spanning four levels, it is wrapped within a... read more 6 Nov 2009
The two-day Brands & Branding for Good, for which Bizcommunity.com is a media partner, kicked off this morning, Tuesday, 20 October 2009, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. Follow live tweeting from various delegates on Twitter here.... read more 20 Oct 2009
click to enlargeCape Town's V&A Waterfront will see the opening of the first independent flagship stores for Woolworth's Australian brands, Country Road and Trenery, this December. Currently available exclusively at Woolies, both clothing lines are owned by the retail group. Country Road was... read more 13 Oct 2009
The Seattle Coffee Co is calling all graphic artists to enter an illustration competition on how coffee and music are the inspiration of their lives. The competition closes on 2 October 2009 and the top 30 will go on show at Rocking the Daisies, 9 - 11 October 2009, at Cloof Wine Estate in Darling,... read more 23 Sep 2009