2012 Apex Awards highlights industry's professionalism

The 2012 APEX Awards gala event, held late last week, highlighted creative work that made a measurable contribution to winners' clients' business. The ACA hosted the awards, which was sponsored by DSTV Media Sales. 28 May 2012 10:54

2012 African Banker Awards shortlist announced

The African Banker Awards has released the shortlist of nominees for the 2012 competition. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 30 May 2012, which makes its debut in Africa. This year's event coincides with the annual African Development Bank (AfDB) meetings in Arusha, Tanzania 24 Apr 2012 16:14

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 22: Marketing comedy locally

This week's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, streamed live 5pm-6pm via 2oceansVibe Radio, will focus on marketing comedy locally and the impact of social media on the comedy industry. The studio guest this Wednesday evening, 23 May 2012, will be South African stand-up comedian John Vlismas. [twitterfall] 23 May 2012 11:53

Entrepreneur of the Year competition still open for entries

The Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, now in its 24th year, has served as a springboard for past finalists and winners. Besides the chance to win prizes, finalists and winners are able to expand their networks and receive invaluable exposure for their businesses. The closing date for this year's entries is 16 June 2012. 24 May 2012 12:46

Eventworx

Lipton 'Cool by the Pool' activation campaign

As part of Lipton Ice Tea's Summer activation series, aptly named 'Cool by the Pool', Eventworx was approached to build an experiential activation concept to be rolled out on the beaches of KZN, Western Cape and Eastern Cape as well as select inland regions. The series started during the Christmas and New Year period and rolled on from there. 25 May 2012 12:29

Cape Town Book Fair offers international networking

The Cape Town Book Fair will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 15-17 June 2012, with Friday 15 June as the trade-only day until 2pm, after which the public is welcome until 10pm. 25 May 2012 09:09

LIVEOUTLOUD

LIVEOUTLOUD wins third successive Bentley Preview South Africa

LIVEOUTLOUD Events is set to host an exclusive Bentley V8 preview for the luxury British car maker at their annual Supercar Day, taking place on Saturday, 2 June 2012. 23 May 2012 12:39

Trade day proves successful for Essential Hardware

Combining its AGM with a dedicated hardware trade show, Essential Hardware hosted its annual trade day at Nasrec Exhibition Centre on Sunday, 20 May 2012. The 2011 results included 10% growth of retail, growth of average retail floor space of 17%, average yard space growth by 15% and average loyalty rebate value growth of 33%. 25 May 2012 14:42

Experiential marketing: production, a new work of smart

[Romy Paull] I couldn't resist recently 'favouriting' a Robin Sharma tweet that said "Excellence lies in the follow through, not in the brilliant idea." While there is no one without the other, seeing those words out there on my timeline in the 'twitterverse' had me excited about this affirmation of the art of execution. 15 May 2012 09:28

Drum Beat show offers Johannesburg drinks, food, music

Drum Beat Ekurhuleni will be held 1-2 June 2012 at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre. Sponsored by Toyota South Africa, it offers Chris Koch, an independent whisky connoisseur, who will unlock the mystery of the House of Johnnie Walker and The Jacobs Connect Café van on site, which will be handing out free cups of coffee. 25 May 2012 12:52

Thirst Bar Services

Thirst winter specials

With winter here to stay for a while, South Africa's premium bar service, Thirst have come up with some winter specials on bar solutions that will hopefully warm you up. 23 May 2012 12:00

Trade Conferences International

A conference like no other: Loyalty and Rewards

After the massive success of the inaugural Loyalty and Rewards Conference and Exhibition 2012 Johannesburg, Trade Conferences International is taking the event to Cape Town. With numerous requests and queries from Cape-based companies, we are offering the opportunity to expand knowledge, debate, network and build relations with industry leaders. 22 May 2012 15:44

Loeries deadline extended

Both the entry deadline and the eligibility period for the 2012 Loeries have been extended to 15 June 2012, meaning that all work must be commercially published, launched or aired to a substantial audience for the first time between 1 June 2011 and 15 June 2012. 22 May 2012 10:55