MEGAPRO Marketing is proud to be able to celebrate a full 26 years in the sport and entertainment industry. The agency is a recognised leader in sport and entertainment commercialisation and aligns brands with sport and entertainment properties to meet the marketing objectives of top corporations. 6 Nov 2012 Read more >>

In a deal brokered by MEGAPRO Marketing, Cell C is the new headline sponsor of The Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens. The cellular network provider will sponsor Rugby's Biggest Party, the South African leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series, for the next three years. The tournament will bare Cell C's name for the first time in a little under six weeks as bumper crowds are expected for a tournament that has moved to Saturday and Sunday play on December 8 and 9. 5 Nov 2012 Read more >>

Simon Franklin will be joining MEGAPRO Marketing in the role of Chief Operating Officer, as of 1 November 2012. Simon will be heading up sales and operations for both MEGAPRO and its sister division within the Primedia Sport Group, Megaview. 30 Oct 2012 Read more >>

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize has expressed his appreciation to Manchester United following the team's decision to join the people of KwaZulu-Natal Province in celebrating the birthday of former President Tata Nelson Mandela. 20 Jul 2012 Read more >>

The SANSUI Summer Cup has grown in stature, attendance and success over the last three years. The JD Group has now renewed its commitment to the SANSUI Summer Cup. This year's event will again take place at the historical Turffontein Racecourse on Saturday 1 December 2012. 13 Jul 2012 Read more >>

MEGAPRO Marketing has concluded an agreement with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), the controlling body for all high performance sport in South Africa. The five-year deal sees MEGAPRO supporting the commercialisation of the Team SA Olympic platform and the agency will be engaging with prospective sponsors to build support around this exciting property. 13 Jun 2012 Read more >>

The Paarl Boys' High vs. Grey College Interschools match has now evolved to be one of the Premier Interschools fixtures in South Africa and will be televised LIVE on SuperSport 5 at 1:45pm on Saturday, 26 May 2012, direct from Brug Street in the Paarl. Currently both Boishaai and Grey are ranked among the top four rugby schools in South Africa. 24 May 2012 Read more >>

MEGAPRO Marketing is launching Premier Interschools, with broadcast coverage of South Africa's top rugby schools pitting themselves against their arch rivals in a series of high profile interschool matches that will be televised live and delayed on SuperSport, showcasing the best of schoolboy rugby. 14 May 2012 Read more >>

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) welcomed Klipdrift into their sponsorship family at a launch event at the famous brandy distillery in Robertson. MEGAPRO Marketing played an instrumental role in facilitating the sponsorship deal. The contract sees two distinctly South African household names coming together, with Klipdrift signing a five-year sponsorship deal to become the official brandy supplier to the Springboks. 20 Apr 2012 Read more >>

Currently holding the position of Executive Chairman, George will take up a new role as Non-Executive Chairman of the Primedia Sport division as of 1 July 2012. 28 Mar 2012 Read more >>

Following the announcement made on 29 November, Free State Rugby has reappointed MEGAPRO Marketing as the Union's commercial agent. The contract will run for a five-year period, commencing 1 January 2012. 14 Dec 2011 Read more >>

On 3rd November 2011, MEGAPRO celebrated 25 years in the sports and entertainment industry. 11 Nov 2011 Read more >>

Brokered by SA's leading sports marketing company MEGAPRO, Unilever South Africa and The South African Rugby Union (SARU) have announced a deal that sees Unilever joining the Springbok sponsorship family as an Associate Sponsor to the Springbok team in the Male Grooming category. 20 Jul 2011 Read more >>

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on 25th May that BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd has joined the Springbok sponsorship family as the official vehicle sponsor of the national team. The deal facilitated by MEGAPRO comprises a five-year sponsorship including the addition of the BMW brand mark to the left leg of the players' shorts in official matches as well as the provision of BMW vehicles to the Springboks while on Test match duty in South Africa. 30 May 2011 Read more >>

In a deal facilitated by MEGAPRO, it was announced on 11 May that Castle Lager will sponsor the newly renamed Castle Tri-Nations series, all Test series in South Africa and the overseas tours by the Springboks. 17 May 2011 Read more >>

Following the sponsorship announcement made on Wednesday, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is set to power forward with Cheetahs rugby. In the sponsorship deal facilitated by MEGAPRO, Toyota has secured a three year naming rights sponsorship to both the Cheetahs Super Rugby team and the Free State Cheetahs teams. 18 Feb 2011 Read more >>

Brokering the commercialisation of the U2 360° tour presented by 8ta represents MEGAPRO Marketing's first sponsorship deal since entering into the music and entertainment sponsorship market. 11 Feb 2011 Read more >>

MEGAPRO has renewed Nashua's sponsorship of the Nashua Dolphins and Nashua Titans. In deals recently inked, the Nashua Dolphins contract has been renewed for a further one-year period, while the Nashua Titans contract has been renewed for another three years. 24 Nov 2010 Read more >>

MEGAPRO has renewed the sponsorship deal with the JD Group for the SANSUI Summer Cup. This deal secures headline sponsorship of the Summer Cup horserace event held annually at Turffontein racecourse on the last Saturday of November. 2 Sep 2010 Read more >>

Two of South Africa's most successful cricket unions, Jumbos Cricket (PTY) Limited and Titans Cricket (PTY) Limited, have announced the renewal of their respective commercial contracts with MEGAPRO Marketing, South Africa's premier sports marketing agency. 27 May 2010 Read more >>

With less than 30 days to the 2010 FIFA World Cup kick-off Bafana Bafana will enter the final phase of preparations with a series of four home friendly matches (starting on May 16th) against Thailand, Bulgaria, Colombia, and Denmark. 10 May 2010 Read more >>

In the fast-paced business of entertainment, commercial experience is king. South Africa's premier concert promoter, Big Concerts, has signed MEGAPRO Marketing in an exclusive three-year deal. 7 May 2010 Read more >>

A mere three months ago 23-year-old Matthew Gertenbach, a marketing executive in Johannesburg, decided to take on the most grueling challenge of his life to help those in need in South Africa. He summed up the courage and approached his company with a motivational plan for finance and support. 23 Apr 2010 Read more >>

MEGAPRO Marketing is pleased to announce the appointment of Julian Bryant to MEGAPRO effective as of 1st October 2009, as General Manager: Rights. 6 Nov 2009 Read more >>

One day in the sun, along with a small contribution and a gathering of enthusiastic individuals, can go a long way in the life of a struggling child. On the 18th September 2009, Megapro Marketing staff made their way out to the Magaliesburg Girls & Boys Town project to tackle the task of refurbishing the cricket nets with the youth at the residential centre. 14 Oct 2009 Read more >>

Tiaan Strauss, who represented both South Africa and Australia in Tests, told the Springboks on Friday they need to show character if they are to remain at the top of the rugby world. 4 Sep 2009 Read more >>

Kuben Pillay was surprised when Primedia CEO William Kirsh came to him Tuesday two weeks ago to say he wanted a quick, seamless exit from the group. 31 Aug 2009 Read more >>

Phumelela Gaming and Leisure Limited and Gold Circle (Pty) Limited, the South African horseracing operators, have entered into a partnership with Primedia Sport to market and promote the sport of thoroughbred horseracing, including the sale of sponsorships, advertising and hospitality. 11 Aug 2009 Read more >>

Primedia Sport has acquired the commercial rights to Johannesburg's most famous football venues. 6 Aug 2009 Read more >>

With all the hype around the final test of the Castle South Africa 2009 Lions Series, Megapro saw it fit to entertain rights-holders and clients at the game with top-class hospitality. 3 Jul 2009 Read more >>

Megapro's clients were invited to meet the Springbok coaching team for an evening of light entertainment and networking. 1 Jul 2009 Read more >>

Executive Chairman of Megapro and Primedia Sport, George Rautenbach, hosted a group of executives to watch the Springboks vs. British & Irish Lions test match in Durban as well as the Bafana Bafana vs. Spain Confederations Cup match in Bloemfontein on Saturday 20th June 2009. 26 Jun 2009 Read more >>

The Southern Kings played their first game against the British & Irish Lions in Port Elizabeth on 16 June. 19 Jun 2009 Read more >>

South African Breweries Ltd (SAB) has been named as the Title Sponsor of the forthcoming prestigious British & Irish Lions Rugby Tour to South Africa. SAB brand, Castle Lager, will take Title Sponsorship of the tour in a deal worth R25m. The tour will be known as the Castle South Africa 2009 Lions Series. 24 Feb 2009 Read more >>

Primedia has announced the resignation of Monde Tabata, Managing Director of Megapro Marketing, effective as of 1 February 2008. 6 Feb 2008 Read more >>

With the subject of sports sponsorship firmly in the spotlight, it is apposite that the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) will be hosting a one-day conference in November 2007 on ‘Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Strategy' in association with Megapro Marketing. 18 Oct 2007 Read more >>

Monday, 27 August earmarked the largest ever sports sponsorship deal to be signed in South Africa. With the supervision and management of Megapro Marketing, local mega-brands Absa and SAB Castle Lager have been united in their quest to support the national soccer team Bafana Bafana in the build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, 'and beyond'. 3 Sep 2007 Read more >>

Sport and other sponsorships are continuously increasing in importance as a marketing and communications medium. Ongoing research in South Africa and also internationally, confirms this trend. During the past two to three years the industry has increasingly become more professional and scientific in its approach. New research from BMI Sport Info confirms Megapro's pre-eminent position as South Africa's leading sports marketing agency. 29 Jan 2007 Read more >>

The phrase "Painting the Town Red" will take on new meaning as banking and financial service group Absa adds its touch to activities surrounding the South African leg of the 2006/2007 IRB Sevens series in George next week. The leverage and PR activities developed by Megapro will be managed and coordinated by our key account team on-site in the Southern Cape next week. 3 Dec 2006 Read more >>

Megapro has launched an innovative new advertising concept aimed at reaching the exclusive golf market. Golf X is a GPS/Internet based Golf Course Management System that has been used around the world since 1995. Golf X provides the golfer with the most advanced technology and the best playing experience possible while allowing brands the opportunity to reach top decision-makers in a relaxed environment. 11 Sep 2006 Read more >>

Megapro one of South Africa's largest, most experienced and highly successful sports marketing companies has secured the exclusive rights to market and sell corporate hospitality packages for the inaugural Tri-Nations Test Match taking place in Rustenburg on Saturday 2 September between the Springboks and New Zealand. 12 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Megapro has launched an innovative new stadium advertising platform called Digital AdScroll. In a world first for rugby, this new system was launched at the Springboks vs World XV Test at Ellis Park on Saturday the 3rd of June. This exciting new format thrilled the crowd and provided high impact exposure for the brands displayed. 11 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Megapro Marketing, one of SA's most experienced sports marketing companies has been awarded the Steinhoff International World XV Rugby account. 29 May 2006 Read more >>

At a media launch held at Airways Park and attended by the Cats team, invited guests and the media, SAA President and CEO, Khaya Ngqula and CATS Chairman, Professor Jannie Ferreira launched the second year of the SAA Team Sponsorship of the Cats. The occasion also marked the official unveiling of the new Cats jersey for the 2006 Super 14 season. 9 Feb 2006 Read more >>

Founded in November 1986, by current Chairman, George Rautenbach, Megapro introduced the concept of sports marketing to South Africa. Twenty years on, Megapro enjoys a high level of credibility in the industry and is proud to hold a significant track record in the sport sponsorship and management arena. 8 Feb 2006 Read more >>