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New Motsweding FM lineup released

From 1 November 2009, Motsweding FM will be launching its business strategy termed "Back-to-Basics". The changes will see some of Motsweding's renowned personalities return on-air. 29 Oct 2009 07:10

TV licences to go?

NEWSWATCH: Law-abiding South Africans, hotels and companies with television sets have funded the national broadcaster for years. However, in terms of the draft Public Service Broadcasting Bill, licence fees could be scrapped, reports IOL, though the SABC has been quick to remind everyone that until there are any changes to the law, TV licences are still required, reports Mail & Guardian Online. What's more, the draft bill proposes an extra tax to fund the broadcaster, reports Business Day. However, you can still comment on the proposed bill - but you must do so by 7 December 2009. 2 Nov 2009 07:23

The return of Mike Abel

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Mike Abel, currently Australian CEO of M&C Saatchi and former COO of Ogilvy South Africa, will be returning to South Africa mid December 2009 for family reasons and launching M&C Saatchi offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, to be known as M&C Saatchi Abel, in February 2010. 3 Nov 2009 09:30

The cost of mobile advertising for South Africans

[Gloria Ruhrmund] Mobile advertising is growing at an alarming rate in South Africa, but we are paying nearly 500% more than any other country in the world for our advertising space. Why? Simply, there is not enough South African inventory or publishers. The demand for advertising is greater than the space available. 30 Oct 2009 13:11

Fairlady, M-Net combine for reality TV comp

Fairlady and M-Net have joined forces to find South Africa's first style apprentice, who stands to win six-month's paid internship with the magazine after battling it out with five other contestants on the MNet Style Apprentice show. The winning candidate will also receive career-boosting accessories such as a new wardrobe, a laptop, a cellphone and all the right accessories. 4 Nov 2009 07:36

Goodbye Citi - farewell campaign for iconic brand

As a farewell to one of its iconic brands, Volkswagen South Africa is launching a countrywide campaign to celebrate 25 years of Citi Golf production, as the legend retires. The last Citi will do a victory lap around the country to offer everyone the opportunity to come and bid farewell to Citi by signing the vehicle. 5 Nov 2009 11:33

Cullinan new Jupiter (Jhb) ECD

The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) has appointed Tom Cullinan as its executive creative director (ECD), it was announced this morning, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. With this appointment, Cullinan also takes up a position on the exco team. 3 Nov 2009 10:40

Danie van Aswegen - an informal biography - McCann Worldgroup

Danie has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at McCann Worldgroup South. 2 Nov 2009 15:46

Will the fashion police blow the whistle in 2010?

[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] One of the most prolific media spectacles off the pitch during the 2006 FIFA World Cup - and sure to be replicated in 2010 - was the shopping spree of the English footballers' wives and girlfriends (also known as WAGs). 4 Nov 2009 12:30

Proposed SABC tax unconstitutional?

NEWSWATCH: The 1% tax proposed by the Communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda may be unconstitutional, according to the DA, reports Polity Org. Meanwhile, the Treasury apparently knew nothing about the proposed tax, writes Moneyweb, and opposition parties reckon that, while special levies are unlikely, pressure is building, says Business Report. 5 Nov 2009 09:57

Television licence tariff increase and new regulations

Television licence fees are set to increase by 8% as from 1 January 2004. The annual fee for a domestic, business, dealer and lessor licence will increase by R17.00 - from R208.00 to R225.00. A concessionary TV licence will cost R65.00 instead of the previous R59.00 per annum. 24 Nov 2003 13:33

2010 billboard fury

[Amukelani Chauke] A war is brewing between soccer's world governing body, FIFA, and two of South Africa's outdoor marketing giants over lucrative advertising billboards alongside major routes to 2010 stadiums. 19 Oct 2009 11:22