Yet another South African wine estate has garnered prestigious 2007 MUNDUSvini awards in Germany. Nederburg has earned four medals – two golds and two silvers. 13 Sep 2007
Implanted RFID microchips may cause cancer, suggest several reports based on studies with rodents. 13 Sep 2007
USA - The Toy Industry Association, American Chemistry Council and others within the coalition opposed to Assembly Bill 1108 (Ma) have issued a statement in response to a news conference held by supporters of the legislation. The Bill prohibits the use of the chemical, phthalates, in toys and feeding products intended for use by children under the age of three. 12 Sep 2007
USA - According to an article in the most recent issue of First-Perspective, a First Marketing publication, when researchers use a combination of demographic and psychographic analysis, they can predict an individual consumer's next purchase with up to 82% accuracy. By allowing companies to match products with those consumers who are most likely to buy them, psychographic segmentation improves the efficiency and effectiveness of their marketing efforts. 12 Sep 2007
SVP Worldwide, owner of Husqvarna Viking brand sewing machines, has announced the worldwide introduction of the new Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 870 Quilt sewing machine. Along with the Sapphire 830 and 850 sewing machines, the new 870 brings more exclusive features to sewers worldwide that have previously been available only on top-of-the-line sewing machines. 12 Sep 2007
The 2008 Flawless Calendar - a diverse showcase of curvaceous models of different ethnicities, shapes and sizes 8-22 with high fashion images - has been released by Chenese Lewis Productions, LLC. 12 Sep 2007
Delegates from a broad spectrum of industries came to the Axiz Auditorium in Midrand in August to attend the first EMS “Smart Rock” RFID seminar to be held in South Africa. 12 Sep 2007
People may believe that a full and rewarding digital lifestyle is restricted to a few super-rich techno-geeks but, in fact, just about anyone can enjoy quality entertainment that suits their pocket. 12 Sep 2007
One look at the public car park packed with top brand vehicles and another look at all the thousands of beautifully dressed young people sipping wine in the main hall and VIP Lounge at the Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival, told you everything you needed to know about the calibre of consumers attending the Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival. 12 Sep 2007
You can keep your cool with Savanna this summer. 11 Sep 2007
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) will be hosting workshops for the advertising industry in Johannesburg and in Cape Town respectively, to take agencies through the paces of how to prepare a winning entry for the Advertising Performance Excellence Awards (APEX). 11 Sep 2007
Standard Bank is to sponsor 65 SMME's at the 2007 Soweto Festival, which runs from 21 – 24 September 2007 at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown. 11 Sep 2007
Imbali – meaning “flower” in Zulu – is a new range of luxury bath and body care products that are claimed to harness the unique therapeutic and beneficial properties of selected South African plants. 11 Sep 2007
Spier has won two gold medals at MUNDUSvini in Germany, securing a second successful year at the prestigious wine awards. 11 Sep 2007
VWV, which claims to be the only South African agency able to offer experiential communications solutions, is to make a video on its Cadbury's bite-size campaign. 11 Sep 2007
Do not be reactive in servicing your customers; if you are not ahead of the game, they will go to your competitors. 10 Sep 2007
There was a time when companies could simply boot up a Web site and their content would immediately begin showing up in various search engines. For better or worse, those days are long gone. 10 Sep 2007
In the context of changing market conditions, Africa's telecommunications leaders will meet at AfricaCom in Cape Town to discuss growth strategies. 10 Sep 2007
South African wine exports are back on track, after a temporary hiccup in 2006 when sales dipped around 5% after 12 straight years of growth. So says Su Birch, CEO of Wines of South Africa (WOSA). 10 Sep 2007
You know the type: they travel with Louis Vuitton luggage, they're dressed by designer label Little Lily or Fifi & Romeo and groomed by Le Chien, international pooch pamper, and they're never seen without their Gucci bag. And that's just the pet! 7 Sep 2007
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