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International honours for Tops GM

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:23:00 +0200

Raymond Edwards, GM Liquor, for Tops at Spar was inducted into The Keepers of the Quaich as well as the Commanderie Du Bontemps this year. Edwards is only one of about 25 people in South Africa who has earned the title of Keeper and one of just three people in South Africa who has earned such the Commanderie du Bontemps.
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Your Child Kids Expo gives a taste of things to come

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:21:00 +0200

On Thursday, 29 October and Wednesday, 4 November 2009 organisers and sponsors of the Your Child Kids Expo gave Cape Town and Johannesburg companies the opportunity to experience what this unique expo will be all about.
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Billboard George for Nespresso

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:53:00 +0200

The new billboard advertising campaign from Nespresso, featuring George Clooney, debuted in South Africa on 1 November 2009. The campaign, which was shot by renowned celebrity photographer, Sam Jones, along with photographer Michel Dubois for the backgrounds, features photos of Clooney looking stylish in a dark suit as he appears solo first and then with his Nespresso Grand Cru in hand.
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2010 Bafana Bafana jersey, support campaign launched

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:32:00 +0200

At the launch yesterday, Wednesday 11 November 2009, of the new jersey to be worn by Bafana Bafana during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the Unite Mzansi Unite (UMU) campaign, Adidas said this will reinforce its grip on the global and African market as a leading football brand.
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Rapid Kiosk

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0200

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, not to mention glorious summer, the Rapid Kiosk is the natural choice for public events and portable, instant retail solutions.
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Fireflies bring to light the Zain message

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:51:00 +0200

“Some look for happiness, others create it. Zain a wonderful world”…
With fireflies at the heart of the latest Zain commercial, CGI specialists Sphere Animation Studio were contracted to ‘light up' the message of this leading mobile and data services operator.
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Partnership boosts Jet Community Awards

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:20:00 +0200

Free-to-air TV station e.tv this year joined forces with Edcon Group to take the seven-year-old Jet Community Awards to another level - to create awareness around community projects participation and give exposure to those who are working hard under difficult conditions to improve the lives of ‘forgotten' people living in socially-disadvantaged areas of Southern Africa.
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'Ban alcohol adverts' - ANCYL

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:20:00 +0200

The ANCYL has launched a campaign to ban alcohol advertisements in all media channels.
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New MEA marketing director for Cadbury

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:17:00 +0200

Mike Middleton has been appointed category director, chocolate for Cadbury's Africa, Middle East region, effective 1 November 2009. Brands under his wing will include Dairy Milk, Lunch Bar, P.S. and Flake.
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Fresh look for dental clinics

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:01:00 +0200

Ten dental clinics in Soweto have been given an Aquafresh facelift in a bid to reach and educate two critical target markets - dentists and residents.
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