Bizcommunity.com

How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com has now expanded its operations into 16 new sectors and will soon venture into another 17, providing a whole new range of target audiences for advertisers. The most critical aspect of this is the quality of content and this is a formal invitation to you to become a recognised contributor on Bizcommunity. 3 Oct 2011 14:57

[Cannes Lions 2011] SA's winning work: Film Lions

CANNES, FRANCE: The Film, Film Craft, Creative Effectiveness and Titanium and Integrated Lions awards ceremony took place on Saturday night, 25 June 2011. Ogilvy Johannesburg scooped a Silver Film Lion and a Bronze Film Lion, FoxP2 a Silver Film Lion and JWT Johannesburg a Bronze Film Lion, too. Here is their winning work [showcase] 27 Jun 2011 14:32

True benefits of hosting best world cup ever

[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] Ever since the announcement of South Africa being the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, critics have argued that the world cup will lead to “limited benefits that will probably not extend far beyond the final whistle”. However, what the 2010 critics omit to acknowledge are the significant benefits South Africa may reap by leveraging the nation branding dimensions of the FIFA World Cup. 26 Mar 2010 12:14

Strike Productions

The importance of planning and timing in event management

[Leah McCrae, Issued by Strike Productions] Many people involved in the event management industry find themselves juggling multiple projects daily, with crazy deadlines and challenging obstacles. But planning is in their job description, so there are many companies out there who achieve great results and have good reputations simply because they have planned properly, delegated wisely, worked within the deadline and successfully managed the workload in order to deliver a flawless production. It is most definitely easier said than done, but it does work if there is constant communication between the event planner and the client. 7 Aug 2012 10:02

[Cannes Lions 2012] Promo & Activation, PR, Direct Lions winners

CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has held the first of four Awards Ceremonies to honour the winners of the Promo & Activation, PR and Direct Lions categories. Among the winners, South Africa was represented in the Direct category and also in the PR Lions category. 19 Jun 2012 11:16

Corporate Games

V&A Waterfront to host Cape Town Corporate Games 2013

[Issued by Corporate Games] 3rd South Africa, the Official Licence Holder of Corporate Games South Africa, are excited to announce that the Corporate Games will once again be held in Cape Town. 16 Oct 2012 10:26

Loeries 2012: The winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2012 Loeries awards. In addition to the category awards, Robbie Brozin received the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award and worldwide creative director of TBWA\Worldwide, John Hunt, received the Lifetime Achievement Award (video). 25 Sep 2012 10:13

MIPTV: CC Ventures competition open for start-ups entries

CANNES, FRANCE: What is claimed to be the world's most innovative start-ups in connected entertainment will gather for the inaugural CC Ventures competition, taking place in Cannes on April 5-7. As part of the new Connected Creativity Forum event at MIPTV, CC Ventures is claimed to be a unique opportunity to pitch and to engage with leading venture capital investors, media funds and entertainment executives looking for opportunities in the digital and mobile space. 19 Jan 2011 09:31

Cannes Cyber, Outdoor, Radio Lions jury heads announced

LONDON, UK: Three industry leaders - Nick Law,Olivier Altmann and Eugene Cheong - will take the positions of Cyber, Outdoor and Radio Lions jury presidents at this year's Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 19 Jan 2011 09:12

Applications open for Miss Soweto

The 31st Miss Soweto competition has opened for entries and, this year, it will have its own reality TV show broadcast on Soweto TV (DSTV Channel 150). Produced and managed by Black Brain Pictures, 'Crowning Miss Soweto (CMS) 2010' aims to combine the best elements of America's Next Top Model, Idols and Zola 7. 20 May 2010 09:34

[Cannes Lions 2011] SA's winning work: Radio Lions

CANNES, FRANCE: Tuesday night, 21 June 2011 saw Net#work BBDO Johannesburg scoop the Grand Prix Radio Lion and various Gold Lions, while other South African agencies also won Silver and Bronze Lions in Radio. Here is their winning work [showcase] 27 Jun 2011 13:03

[Cannes Lions 2011] SA's winning work: Press Lions

CANNES, FRANCE: The Press, Design and Cyber Cannes Lions awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, 22 June 2011. South African agencies Bester Burke Slingers, Ireland/Davenport Johannesburg and TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris Johannesburg were awarded Press Silver Lions. Here is their winning work [showcase] 27 Jun 2011 13:40

AME Festival: Register now

SHANGHAI, CHINA: Delegates wishing to attend the Asian Marketing Effectiveness Festival, at the Pudong Shangri-La hotel in Shanghai, China, 12 and 13 May 2011, can now register. This year, the Asian Marketing Effectiveness Festival and Awards are organised under a joint venture between Haymarket and the organisers of Cannes Lions. 19 Jan 2011 09:38