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Advancement Certificate course offered by Rhodes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:00 +0200

A university-level course in advancement - the practice of building, maintaining and improving support, skills and funds for an organisation or institution and covering key aspects such as fundraising, marketing and donor stewardship - will be offered by Rhodes Business School in Grahamstown in partnership with Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement.
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brandhouse launches 2012 Responsible Drinking Media Awards

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:17:00 +0200

Call to all South African media as entries are now open for the 2012 brandhouse Responsible Drinking Media Awards.
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Gagasi FM Back to School CSI campaign

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:23:00 +0200

On Monday the 6th of February 2012, the Gagasi FM Back to School campaign in association with Oval Institution provided a great way to create awareness for school kids in and around Durban. Last week the station conducted on-air hand-overs to candidates who won cash fees worth R10 000, including stationery and school vouchers and tertiary bursaries from the Oval Institution.
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Women in Action launch 2012 Save a Tamar support group for victims of abuse

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:00 +0200

Trained trauma counsellors, some of whom are survivors of abuse themselves, welcomed visitors warmly to the first support group meeting organised by Women in Action (WiA) at the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in Johannesburg last week.
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Great Water Baptism

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:50:00 +0200

More than twenty-five thousand newly converted UCKG members commit to living a new life spiritually and being good examples of responsible and law-abiding South African citizens.
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Women in Action and UCKG Pastors journey alongside cancer sufferers during treatment and recovery

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:43:00 +0200

World Cancer Day - 4 February 2012: Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors' wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), have embraced the 2012 theme of World Cancer Day, affirming the slogan: "Together it is possible".
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Do you want your children to be able to see rhinos in the wild?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:00 +0200

No, it's not a silly question, though the answer is clear - a resounding YES! And here's YOUR chance to do something positive in the fight to save our rhinos. Bizcommunity.com has partnered with Sting Music to help raise money for the Endangered Wildlife Trust to try to save these majestic creatures for future generations to enjoy.
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Braille-ant campaign a trend setter for 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0200

Wimpy's recent Braille burger campaign from MetropolitanRepublic is a reminder of some important aspects that should be incorporated in most new campaigns for winning results. Several of these include the significance of paying attention to the market, incorporation of social issues and most importantly, simplicity. [video]
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[2012 trends] My hem, your hem, mayhem!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:15:00 +0200

Looking for trends to follow in 2012? Why not just invent one and then get as many people as possible to subscribe to it via as many media and devious means as you can dream up to get it trending? Voila, instant trend! Call it Like-ness... or the year of rampant individualism.
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[2012 trends] Generation Y Not

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:32:00 +0200

South Africa's young consumers are more savvy and demanding than ever before. Not surprisingly, marketers have to work harder and smarter to make their brands compelling to kids, teens and young adults. 2012 stands for pace, progress, challenge and increased 'prosumer' power. Here are 10 whats and hows, ending with some of the hottest youth brands to look out for this year.
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