Is race still relevant in ads?

[Bonnie Ramaila] I think racial undertones and subtle nuances of racial segregation in TV adverts seems rife, and I find them more disturbing than thoughtful, especially when a TV advert shows one product communicating the same message, yet represented by two different racial groups. 19 Jun 2013 09:27

[Cannes Lions 2013] Cyber, Design, Radio shortlists out

The shortlists for the Cyber, Design and Radio Lions categories have been released and South Africa has made all of them. 19 Jun 2013 09:52

Summit TV re-branded as Business Day TV‚ with Bloomberg TV on board

Three of the country's most influential business and financial news brands are collaborating to bring viewers in SA the best local and international business television programming on a newly branded local channel. 19 Jun 2013 09:08

Shock! Horror! Now we know what it's like to lose Face...

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Facebook went down briefly yesterday in some parts of the world - so now we know what life would be like without the social networking giant, reports Financial Review. Meanwhile, for those authorities that like checking everyone out, Mail & Guardian has a guide on 'how to spy on your citizens', but BlackBerry SA has assured SA users that 'you're safe with us', reports Times Live. 19 Jun 2013 08:28

No Biz Takeouts show for three weeks

There will be no Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show for the next three weeks due to Bizcommunity marketing manager and show host, Warren Harding (@BizcomWazza) taking part in the Put Foot Rally 2013. [twitterfall] 19 Jun 2013 07:12

[Cannes Lions 2013] SA's winning work: Promo & Activation

Y&R South Africa Cape Town and Draftfcb Cape Town took home South Africa's first Lions on Monday night, 17 June 2013. 18 Jun 2013 10:46

Create/update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and win!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity before 30 June 2013 and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000. The winner will be picked via a lucky draw and announced on 1 July 2013 on Biz, Facebook and Twitter. 18 Jun 2013 12:09

Interbrand releases the third annual Best Global Green Brands report

[Issued by Interbrand Sampson De Villiers] Interbrand's 2013 Best Global Green Brands report examines the gap that exists between a corporation's environmental practices and consumers' perceptions of those practices. The automotive sector dominates with Toyota, Ford, and Honda claiming the top three spots in this year's report. 18 Jun 2013 10:34

Making friends is good business

[Johan van Wyk, Issued by HKLM] The explosion of digital media has resulted in an interactivity revolution where user engagement with information has rapidly shifted from passive to active. User-generated content is prolific and clients now expect to be entertained. 18 Jun 2013 14:48

Joe Public Group launches "the agency of next" in Cape Town

[Issued by Joe Public] The Joe Public Group has announced a new addition to its existing structure by launching Joe Public in Cape Town. The new agency's name is based on the growth strategy that has been central to the group's phenomenal performance in the last few years. 19 Jun 2013 10:07

Digital strategy pioneers on board at Hellocomputer

[Issued by Hellocomputer] Dylan Kruger, one of the pioneering strategists in South Africa's digital industry, has come on board to direct strategy at leading full service digital agency, Hellocomputer Cape Town. 19 Jun 2013 10:17

The Wedding Expo young designers bridal awards finalists

[Issued by The Wedding Group] After a comprehensive judging process, the finalists of The Wedding Expo young designers bridal awards have been chosen and will showcase their gowns on the fashion ramp at The Wedding Expo on 24 August 2013 at 10am. 19 Jun 2013 09:59

Mediamark's growth and diversification strategy pays off

[Issued by Mediamark] Media solutions company Mediamark has experienced strong growth over the past few years following its decision to aggressively diversify from its roots in radio to become a true multichannel media sales house. 19 Jun 2013 09:17

Annual SASFIN bank sports quiz raises more than R250,000 for charity

[Issued by MSCSPORTS] The 2013 edition of the Sasfin Bank Sports Quiz featured a host of celebrity contestants who were on top of their game in a bit of wits at the Sandton Sun last night. 19 Jun 2013 09:22

SABC3 chooses Graffiti bus branding to showcase top shows

[Issued by Graffiti] When it comes to generating interest and awareness around their latest TV series', SABC3 has chosen bus branding as their medium of choice to cut through the outdoor clutter and get viewers psyched for the new shows. 19 Jun 2013 08:54