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

New international marketing logo for South Africa

Phat Joe joins Heart 104.9FM - Heart 104.9

He's one of the most controversial on-air radio personalities in the country and has had numerous newspaper headlines for his downright outspokenness. His “tell it like it is” personality will guarantee that mornings will never be the same again in Cape Town. Tune in this December for Phat Joe as he takes over the Bokomo Hearty Breakfast show. 13 Nov 2009 10:57

Vernacular advertising comes into its own

[Kamogelo Sesing] I could never understand it - how the Asian and Latin American countries got it right at Cannes every year with work done in their native tongue. 23 Nov 2009 10:04

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

Bookmarks Best in Show for 24.com, Gloo/Studio 4332

24.com and Gloo Digital Design, in collaboration with Studio 4332, walked off a Black Pixel each last night, Thursday, 12 November 2009, for Best in Show in publishing and digital marketing respectively at the second annual Bookmarks Awards, hosted by the Online Publishers Association (OPA) in Johannesburg. No Grands Prix were awarded. 13 Nov 2009 09:47

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

The weakness of The Weekender

[Chris Moerdyk] It is always sad to see a newspaper close down. Even sadder when it might possibly have been avoided. And sadder still when the driving force behind it is someone you admire. 10 Nov 2009 12:52

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

KykNET clocks up impressive ARs

KykNET shows held their own against stiff competition during the run of M-Net's Big Brother II, with impressive peak ARs being recorded week after week. This is positive for the channel, particularly as it caters for a niche audience. 20 Oct 2002 08:37

The worst marketing job ever done - SA as a holiday destination

[Marion Scher] In the last year I've visited the US and the UK and the one thing they have in common is their fear of South Africa as a destination. Unless they've already been here, you'll hear the same refrain - “South Africa, oh no, wouldn't consider going there - way too dangerous.” 22 Oct 2009 09:41

3D FHM a first for South Africa?

FHM's December birthday issue, which celebrates its 10th birthday in 3D, is reportedly the first consumer magazine to use this technology in South Africa. To enable readers to view the 3D pages properly, a special pair of 3D glasses forms part of the package. 27 Oct 2009 11:56

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