| No Comment |  The Bizcommunity.com team wishes all our readers, advertisers, clients and fans a wonderful festive season. Your support this past year has been invaluable in our growth. Look out for our "best read" stories, issues and contributors of 2004 today. Our Top 5 Trends for 2005 as predicted by industry gurus will be published when we reopen again on January 10, 2005. Today is our last ezine for the year, so please travel safe and we'll be seeing you in 2005!
Happy holidays! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@biz-community.com
| | Headlines | Bizcommunity.com's "most read" of 2004
Don't miss the 8th International Design Indaba in Cape Town
Entrepreneur SA launched as 'South Africa's largest weekly newspaper'
$125 million each for top six FIFA 2010 world cup partnerships
The power of effective consumer relations
MFSA sets out its way forward for 2005
Loeries to soar to greater heights in 2005 as industry unites
Melrose Arch sold for R1.27 billion
JWT South Africa and Setzin join forces in major BEE deal
Johncom responds to Johnnic unbundling announcement
Bidding war for Nail Outdoor reaches conclusion
Best movies of 2004
Triple A learners still available
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Marketing | | Bizcommunity.com's "most read" of 2004
[Louise Marsland] Being a daily online news service, Bizcommunity.com is placed strategically to monitor automatically our most read top stories of the year; most read columnists; most hotly debated issues; and most active Press Offices - all in terms of readership. We won't forget the Gareth Cliff debate, where the DJ responded to readers over his suspension; or the current, very emotive debate raging in our Forums over changes to the Black Cat brand. Our readers feel very passionately about their peanut butter! Read further for our top news - as voted by you with your mouse clicks!
Putting Jo'burg tourism on the map
The Johannesburg Tourism Company has recently launched its second annual 'Ultimate Visitors Guide & Events Calendar'. The take up from advertisers and readers alike with the first guide was so encouraging that the launch of the second edition for 2005 is expected to be even more popular.
$125 million each for top six FIFA 2010 world cup partnerships
Some of the world's top football and sponsorship experts spoke at the Octagon Football Conference held at the Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg This week. The biggest announcement to the big brand marketers attending was - if you want to be one of six Worldwide Partners involved in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, you will need an estimated $125 million.
MFSA sets out its way forward for 2005
[Louise Marsland] As Bizcommunity.com broke the news yesterday, Marketing Federation of Southern Africa (MFSA), CEO, Mpho Makwana, will be leaving the organization at the end of January 2005, opening the way up for the MFSA to recommit itself to equitable representation of the industry it purports to serve, and add new impetus to its transformation imperative.
Public votes SAA 'Most Trusted' company in South Africa
South African Airways (SAA) has emerged as the South African public's most trusted company according to the Public Trust Barometer, sister survey to the recently released Business Trust Barometer.
How to refresh your engine and market your brand
Lets be honest, talking about motor oil is not really number one on the wish list for sophisticated conversation. But with the new marketing campaign for its motor oils, Shell Helix is trying to crack the image that motor oil is just something for mechanics and petrol attendants.
Triple A learners still available
A few weeks ago, Bizcommunity.com and the Triple A School of Advertising launched an appeal to find employment for disadvantaged learners which have completed the Triple AAA three year diploma, and now need to do a final fourth year of workplace training to quality. Several have been placed thanks to Bizcommunity.com readers, but there is still talent available:
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Advertising | | Weleda flexes its advertising muscles
Weleda has launched a unique print campaign to significantly increase consumer awareness and understanding of its Arnica product range. The Jupiter Drawing Room provided the strategic thinking and creative excellence behind the campaign.
Cannes do SA gets off to a resounding start - Velocity Afrika
The Creative Circle have reported that there has been a fantastic response to the Cannes do SA competition with many South African creatives vying for a trip to the Cannes Film Festival sponsored by Velocity Films.
2004 - Well that was a year that was! - Goldswain Global Advertising
The ad industry by our evaluation is alive and well, consumers are still all out there hungry for the best information on the products they buy and... good news for SA, disposable income seems to be on the rise. So projections in general for 2005 are positive.
TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris receives highest accolade from SABMiller
At this years SABMiller Mercatus Awards, TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris beat 28 agencies internationally to win the overall 360 degree communications award for their the tongue-in-cheek Brutal Fruit campaign. The awards recognise the best campaigns done for SABMiller products on an international scale.
Loeries to soar to greater heights in 2005 as industry unites
The Loeries will be reinvented and driven by both the creative and communications industries in the future. This unanimous decision was taken at a special meeting between the Marketing Federation of South Africa (MFSA), the Association for Communication in Advertising (ACA) and the Creative Circle (CC), on Wednesday, 8 December.
Deeper refreshment from Hansa Pilsener
 After almost a year in the making, a powerful new campaign for Hansa Pilsener breaks in early December. Developed by South African Breweries in conjunction with Ogilvy Johannesburg, the work is a significant departure from past brand communication. As a Pilsener brewed with the 'kiss of the Saaz hop', Hansa has always been uniquely refreshing. The new campaign however focuses on the brand's status as an icon of true individuality.
Mindshare achieves 28% black ownership
MindShare South Africa has achieved a substantial 28% black-ownership following the recent announcement that J Walter Thompson South Africa (JWT) has sold 30% of its local business to Nail executive director, Kenny Setzin.
JWT South Africa and Setzin join forces in major BEE deal
J. Walter Thompson South Africa has announced the sale of 30% of the company to Nail executive director, Kenny Setzin, who will become non-executive Chairman of the company.
Ogilvy Africa affiliates dominate recent Indian Ocean Islands Awards
 Ogilvy Africa's Indian Ocean Island affiliates in Mauritius, Mayotte and Reunion collected 12 awards, out of a total of 28, at the Indian Ocean Creative Awards held on November 19th in Reunion.
Africaextrabold off to a flying start
Africaextrabold, the new creative agency launched by Sefadzi Foli, Wingwing Mdlulwa, Bob Rightford and Brian Searl-Tripp in October this year, is off to a flying start. The agency has been awarded the Lee Cooper Jeans account for South Africa as well as the Brait and Millé accounts. The Cape Town office was recently appointed to handle the Converse and Graca accounts. Foli, CEO of Africaextrabold said: "I believe that this will only get better. Together, we have a wealth of experience and have adopted a focused approach to advertising as a discipline, and how it can profitably benefit clients' business."
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[Sid Peimer] Although a fast food experience is perfectly real, it is a shiny, ubiquitous one resulting in a superficial engagement between consumer and brand. David Boyle, in his book Authenticity, points out that "People increasingly want their experiences to be multidimensional, complex and slightly less than perfect, because that's what real life is all about..."
Wellbeing
It's a simple word, but it's becoming big enough to transform the marketing and brand landscape for entire industries. A few years back, the notion of 'wellbeing' had hardly entered consumers' consciousness, you were either sick or healthy - where 'healthy' basically meant not being sick.
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Cinema | | Fat screen boost for tourism
A pioneering three-storey inflatable cinema screen is being used for the first time in South Africa at the inaugural Wavescapes Surf Film Festival that started last week. Festival organisers say that their 'Fat Screen' - made in Cape Town for the event - follows the success of other screens around the world.
Smooth skin renew campaign at the movies
Taking full advantage of the innovative cinema foyer advertising opportunities offered by Inline Indoor Media, Ingram elected to promote their new Skin Renew product in leading cinema sites across the country through cinema foyer advertising and product sampling based on cinemas ability to maximise brand awareness, encourage consumer interaction, and provide a highly receptive audience.
Best movies of 2004
The countdown to the Oscars has begun with the American National Board of Review announcing their award winners for the year 2004, ahead of a host of others in the run up to the premier global movie event.
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CRM | | The power of effective consumer relations
In today's business environment, company success depends on understanding your customers and exceeding their demands for service. As products become less differentiated and demand growth slows, the profitability of a firm increasingly depends on its ability to find, expand and retain valuable customers.
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Design | | Don't miss the 8th International Design Indaba in Cape Town
Expect to see a surge of energy in the international creativity grid as the world's top designers gather in Cape Town 23 - 25 February 2005 to revel in one other's innovations, ideas, inspirations and creative intelligence. There's also an early bird booking offer from the organisers...
FusionDesign trains industry's up-and-coming young talent
FusionDesign, a Cape Town based corporate design house that is fast becoming one of South Africa's most dynamic design forces, has shown its commitment to furthering the industry in South Africa through the development and training of previously disadvantaged individuals.
Getty Images introduces the Royalty-Free Zone for still and moving images - Gallo Images
 This dynamic new destination on www.gettyimages.com is designed to give designers immediate access to unparalleled royalty-free search options, new collections, value-priced imagery and exciting special offers.
Design Indaba magazine wins in New York
Design Indaba magazine scooped the gold Eddie Award in the Business-to-business Art/Design category, the silver Ozzie Award in the Business-to-business under 100 000 category and the Best Overall Design for 2004 - undoubtedly a first for South African publishing. Here at home, Design Indaba magazine performed just as well by winning a number of SAPPI Pica Awards, including the Sappi Pica Awards Philip Tyler Award for Innovation in Magazine Publishing and a Pica in the Entertainment and Arts category.
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Digital | | Your best leads are on the Internet... and they're searching for you!
[Sally Falkow ] The latest tool for sales lead generation and search engine marketing is an optimized press release. The Internet is now the number one choice for news as well as for information. Just think about it - where do you go when you want to find something? Search engine marketing is a must for sales lead generation today.
Cybertrenz develops Afrikings solution - Cybertrenz
Cybertrenz were recently fortunate enough to be chosen by Afrikings Africa to develop their Brand and Distribution Support Management System.
JD Consulting to develop the Cradle of Humankind web site - JD Consulting
We did it! JD Consulting is proud to announce that we successfully tendered to develop a web site for a momentous Blue IQ project within the Cradle of Humankind.
Fireworkx redesigns AVA website - Fireworkx.com
The Association For Visual Arts (AVA), in partnership with Spier, is one of Cape Town's oldest non-profit art galleries showcasing contemporary South African art in all media. The AVA approached Fireworkx to redesign their existing website and reflect their new branding elements.
Macromedia Flash makes SA Racing's website relaunch "a piece of cake" - Direct Distribution Services
SARacing.web.za, South Africa's premier online resource for the motor racing community, offers streaming audio and video updates thanks to the multimedia capabilities of Macromedia's Flash MX 2004 Professional.
Global Vision brings Cape Union Mart in from the cold
Global Vision has just completed the design and implementation of a comprehensive one-to-one email and SMS e-marketing tool for national leisure and outdoor retailer, Cape Union Mart. This multi-messaging platform places control firmly in the hands of the brand managers, rather than in those of the e-marketing service providers.
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Education/Recruitment | | Exciting new developments in EQ - The Image Excellence Group
An analysis of more than 300 top-level executives from fifteen global companies revealed that six competencies related to Emotional Intelligence distinguished the Stars from average Performers.
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Eventing | | Johannesburg to bid for the 2010 Gay Games
It drew 12 000 athletes and 30 000 accompanying visitors, making it one of the world's largest sporting and cultural festivals. The event was Gay Games VI, held in Sydney in 2002. The next host city is Chicago for Gay Games VII in 2006 and Johannesburg is vigorously bidding to host the 2010 Gay Games.
True news - True Colour Events
Bobby Scott, Managing Director of the True Group has pleasure in introducing True Technical to its fold. Justin Browne the Technical Director, comes to True Technical with an extensive amount of knowledge and experience.
The true elements of ACSA's year end brunch - True Colour Events
The key players in the Gauteng aviation industry gathered at The Sandton Convention Centre on 8 December 2004 for Airports Company South Africa's annual Feather Awards.
ACSA year end party until Dawnay - True Colour Events
 The Sandton Convention Centre was host to the ACSA Christmas function held on the 27 November 2004. A warm African Christmas set the theme, tuxedo's and ball gowns were the order of the day, while the staff of ACSA let their hair down after a rather hectic year of business.
Gearhouse acquires Folsom Research 1600 Series Screen Pro™ Plus - Gearhouse SA
Gearhouse South Africa, leading supplier of Presentation and Event technical equipment and services in Africa, recently expanded their hire stock to offer clients the Folsom Research 1600 Series Screen Pro™ Plus system from Barco - Folsom, LLC.
VOIP Conference to unpack telecoms deregulation
The impact that deregulation of the telecoms industry will have on the contact centre industry will come under the spotlight during a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) conference being hosted by CallingtheCape in January next year.
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Magazines | | People's circulation soars - Caxton Magazines
People magazine, 'your weekly gossip fix', keeps growing from strength to strength. As a result of the magazine's exponential growth in December last year, with record sales of 175 000 a fortnight, the management of Caxton magazines decided to change the magazine's frequency from a fortnightly to a weekly publication in February 2004. people magazine now sells over 400 000 copies per month.
Wegbreek goes monthly
 South Africa's first Afrikaans outdoor and travel title Wegbreek is to be published monthly instead of bi-monthly, as from its first birthday in April 2005, according to publisher, Naomi Herselman.
The Wisden Cricketer magazine bounces onto the scene!
 The mere name simply exudes cricket and carries with it the promise of class, knowledge and authority on the sport. This is exactly what you will get when you read the first ever South African edition of The Wisden Cricketer, on sale now.
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Media | | Entrepreneur SA launched as 'South Africa's largest weekly newspaper'
The launch of Entrepreneur SA newspaper this week will contribute towards the development of a robust Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) industry. It has a print order/circulation of 550 000 copies every week and a national distribution footprint that reaches even the smallest town in the country.
Tribute to Leslie Sellers
Leslie Sellers, for 12 years the chief assistant editor of the South African Sunday Times and regarded as one of the foremost newspaper designers in both SA and Britain, has died aged 77 years at his home in Devon, England.
Christmas cheer or media jam?
 At this time of the year and again over Easter I become increasingly frustrated with the amount of advertising messages radio and television stations run. Does the Jingle Bells overload also impact how you consume media? asks media analyst Vasili Vass, formerly of 567 MW Cape Talk and Talk Radio 702.
Spar is cool for school with 'free 4 all'
To capture the youth market, Spar is tying in with Free 4 All, the country's largest youth publication (print run 300 000). Recognising the importance of brand building with the teenage consumer, they have entered into a 'back to school' joint venture with the freebie teenage newspaper.
Johncom responds to Johnnic unbundling announcement
Following the announcement by Johnnic Holdings Limited ("Johnnic") last week that it would, subject to shareholder approval, seek to unbundle its 62.5% shareholding in Johnnic Communications Limited ("Johncom") in February 2005, the Board of Johncom met Monday to consider Johncom's response.
The Johncom Board supports the restructuring proposals put forward by Johnnic and welcomes the opportunities and challenges which will result from Johncom becoming independent from its controlling shareholder of many years.
Clover's in clover!
 Clover's in-house publication, In Clover, recently scooped several awards at the annual National Press Club Competition. They were for: Excellence in Communication, Best Communication, Best Newspaper and Most improved Publication. Clover's Dr Elain Vlok was a finalist in the category: Editor of the Year 2004.
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Entries into the 2004 Street Pole Ads Award, received from 28 agencies from all over South Africa - will be judged by members of the Creative Circle on the 7th of December, with the winning creative team to be announced on Friday the 10th.
Bidding war for Nail Outdoor reaches conclusion
After what seemed to be interminable multi-faceted bids, the protracted negotiations for the sale of New Africa Investments Limited outdoor media company - Nail Outdoor, has been unconditionally approved by the competitions board. Outdoor Network (Pty) Ltd., one of the companies in the Zwelakhe Sisulu media stable has acquired Nail Outdoor (Pty) Ltd. for a sum which is said to be just over R10 million.
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Printing | | businesscard.co.za's new solution for the Motor Industry adopted by BMW Group SA - Businesscard Online
businesscard.co.za, a subsidiary of MCI Consultants, has announced a new solution specially directed towards the motor industry and its need to ensure branding consistency from a stationery perspective, between the outlets of any single manufacturer across the country. Already BMW Group SA (Pty) Ltd has contracted for this new solution and has mandated it within their own operations and those of its dealerships.
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Production | | Valenté Bosch is 'hotting it up' for the summer - Suburban Films
Valenté Bosch, Director at Suburban Films, has had a busy few months before Christmas working on a couple of highly creative projects for The Jupiter Drawing Room.
Prompt-Pac & Promotions moves to Isando - Prompt-Pac & Promotions
As a result of expansion, Prompt-Pac & Promotions has moved to new premises in Isando, adding a further 2000 square meters of warehousing space to their facilities.
Things hotting up at Freshwater - Freshwater Films
Freshwater Film's team of hot young things are anything but quietening down for the year. Their latest addition to the roster, newcomer director Slim has been non-stop with spots such as Cardies and Poolbrite.
Giaco Angelini of Velocity Films directs powerful new Hansa campaign - Velocity Afrika
Ogilvy Johannesburg have partnered with Director Giaco Angelini of Velocity Films to produce a daring and powerful new campaign for Hansa beer.
Zodiac goes deep blue
 When Zodiac Pool Care SA briefed Herrick Communication on the launch of the new Zodiac G4 automatic pool cleaner, they looked to high-end CGI (computer generated imagery) to provide expression for their concept "The Main Attraction".
Picture Tree shoots Vodafone commercial for JWT London - Picture Tree
 When JWT London comes a calling with a huge storyboard for UK cellular network and product provider, Vodafone, you don't play hard to get! What makes it even more fabulous was that Oscar Strauss, a director at Johannesburg based production company, Picture Tree, was the only South African director asked to pitch on the job.
Pop Idols finalists join New Faces South Africa - New Faces South Africa
 New Faces South Africa, the model, artist and event management agency from Europe have completed their artist stable by signing two finalists from the acclaimed television series, Pop Idols. Jacques Terre-Blanche and Nazneen Leeman are the two artists to join the New Faces rota for 2005.
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With 11 students now published, Amanda Patterson, of The Write Co has this to say. "You can write that novel or work of non-fiction if you really want to. You just have to ask yourself - How much do I want it?"
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Radio | | Making Christmas wishes come true
Christmas Wish 2004 ended on a high note, Friday, on Joburg's biggest breakfast show, the Rude Awakening on 94.7Highveld Stereo. Over the course of two and a half weeks, Jeremy Mansfield and his team granted over 35 wishes.
Iggy Smallz passing on - YFM
 YFM's music manager and club Dj Ignatius Motshwane - popularly known to his fans as Iggy Smallz, was killed in a tragic accident on Saturday, 11 December 2004.
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| | | Instore promoters - The good, the bad and the ugly - Promotional Intelligence
 Controversy surrounding in-store promoters has been around for many years. Acknowledged as one of the most effective means of promoting your brand, it can also be the most risky as you are heavily reliant on the individual representing your brand to do the right job.
Making cents of our Christmas rands - ACNielsen
As some of us prepare to go away over the Christmas period, or just wind down for a few days, it is an interesting exercise to assess just how much Christmas spend there will be, and who will be fortunate enough to be spending their hard-earned cash in a manner befitting the Christmas spirit.
REPUCOMM releases Crisis Manager Toolkit
REPUCOMM, an independent reputation management and crisis management firm, today released "The Crisis Manager Toolkit", in a move designed to assist companies with their crisis management preplanning.
How do South Africans view key Government foreign policies? - Research Surveys
RS, South Africa's leading marketing insights company, conducted a survey in October amongst a sample of 2 000 SA adults from the seven major metropolitan areas of South Africa, interviewing them face-to-face in their homes, and asking their views on key issues.
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Retail | | Booming Indian Retail Market to be targeted by joint venture
Old Mutual Properties (OMP), a part of London-listed Old Mutual plc, today announced it is setting up one of India's first full service commercial property companies in a joint venture with ICS Infrastructure.
Melrose Arch sold for R1.27 billion
Sentinel Mining Industry Retirement Fund and Property Partners have announced that the exclusive Melrose Arch development in Johannesburg has been sold to Southern Palace (Pty) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Property Partners. The selling price is R1.27 billion.
Canderel joins forces with Hypermarket for "all-taste, sugar free" promotion
Thanks to a promotional partnership between Canderel and Pick 'n Pay Hypermarket Cafés, patrons will be introduced to the Canderel brand to generate awareness of the entire product range.
Teddy Bear Factory at Canal Walk
A Teddy Bear Factory, developed by Edu-Promo Marketing, will run from December 2 - 23, 2004 at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town for charity.
NBL plan to manage HIV/Aids in the workplace
Acknowledging that HIV/AIDS poses a serious threat to the productivity and stability of its business, National Brands Limited (NBL) has identified that management of the pandemic is a key objective to ensuring a healthy and productive workforce and a sustainable business going forward.
A healthy approach to life
Clover Beverages identified a gap in the market for a healthy, yet affordable offering in the juice category. The result is Clover Life - a fruit nectar for the whole family, with the added benefit of VitaCal. VitaCal is a unique combination of a wide range of vitamins and Calcium, to ensure optimal health. Clover Life is available in three refreshing flavours: Orange, Guava & Banana and Peach & Pawpaw. Consumers can choose between convenient 350ml impulse packs, or the 1.5 litre take home packs. Maximum visibility of the beverage has been ensured through the use of colour coding and strong branding.
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Look out for the US queen of daytime talk shows, Ricki Lake, when she makes a cameo appearance - playing herself - on Backstage. When Ricki Lake arrived at the e.tv studios accompanied by her new partner, Apollo Yiamouyiannis, she made her way to the famous local TV bar, Dukes. Lake was at home in front of the lights and cameras, but then again she is a seasoned talk show host. Her appearance on Backstage will be broadcast on December 16, at 6.30pm.
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Columns | | Fred Says...
Better the Archbishop you know than a devil
 "It is all to do with Archbishops, Popes and Devils," Fred said. Down the road we had both been delayed getting to the pub. The delay had been the result of a traffic jam caused by the gathering throng assembling for the annual Carols by Candlelight celebration. The barman had anticipated our arrival and Fred's Klippies and my Windhoek were produced in a flash.
ADjudicate
Genocide is un-PC!
[Dr Kay Brügge]  'Genocide is not only permitted, it's encouraged'. Ja, well, NOT fine! Fujitsu's ad agency has pulled something so un-PC, it might amount to hara-kiri!
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New accounts | | Traffic aids the search to find SA's Brightest Young Minds - more infoTin Can's celebrity division appointed global publicist for modern rock group ONE80 - more infoRecreation Africa adds a new dimension - more infoJD Internet Consulting takes home the Cradle of Humankind - more infoBrewster weighs in for Zymalean - more info@ Communications on the move - more infoThreshold Collective helps Cell C find SA's fastest SMS'er - more infoStrategis appointed by DataFlux - more infoTorch Media retained to publicise Kurland Polo Test Match - more info
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People on the move | | Jay to return to breakfast slot on Bay FM - more infoHigh-level moves in Enterprise IG - more infoJeremy Holden directs for Cell C - more infoMastering Public Relations Management - a Cape Technikon graduate's view - more infoRochelle Mawona has joined Insync Graphic Design to head up their publishing division.Dr Jannie Hofmeyr invited to speak at Yale - more infoLyn Wilson has been appointed as Group Strategic Planning Director at Lobedu Leo Burnett
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Events to diarise | | Adderley Street Night Market - Cape Town, 17 Dec
An enchanting nightly shopping experience of more than 200 stalls with food, crafts and gifts is on offer.
MCQP's 11th Annual Costume Party ''Jungle Fever'' - MCQP MotherCity Queer Projects, Cape Town, 18 Dec
Africa's Biggest Queer Tribal Gathering, Saturday 18 Dec at The Artscape Gardens 9pm-9am
The Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Sandton, 12 Jan
Utilise PR's most underated weapon.
Clean as a Bone - The Write Co, Sandton, 13 Jan
The Editing Workshop.
Friday Mornings with Amanda - The Write Co, Sandton, 14 Jan
Writing Exercises
Back to Basics - The Write Co, Sandton, 14 Jan
Need your grammar capabilities refreshed?
Romance the Dollar! - The Write Co, Sandton, 15 Jan
Write a romance
Writers Write - The Write Co, Sandton, 17 Jan
Aspiring authors learn how to write a book in just 4 weeks.
Scrapbooks & Journals - The Write Co, Sandton, 19 Jan
Tell your story.
The Pitch & The Publisher - The Write Co, Sandton, 20 Jan
An Introduction to writing for the Print Media in South Africa
KISS - The Write Co, Sandton, 21 Jan
Write the best short story you can!
Successful Sub-Editing - The Write Co, Sandton, 24 Jan
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To Coordinate and source pictures for features and news stories keeping to tight deadlines. Organise and commision local shoots. - read more...
Advertising Sales Executive - Johannesburg & Cape Town
For publisher of inspirational magazines. Sales qualification and experience in advertising industry required. - read more...
Sales Rep - Johannesburg
Vibrant, energetic sales rep required to sell products in the cellphone industry. Diploma or degree preferred. Own car essential. - read more...
Sales Reps - Johannesburg
Dynamic sales reps with FMCG experience needed for established publishing company. Above average commission with high revenue earning potential. - read more...
Feature Editor - Johannesburg
A good writer and editor who knows their nuts & bolts in the hardware industry will be an asset to this dynamic publishing company with established titles and big plans. - read more...
Sales Executive (x2) - JHB
An opportunity for a creative business management graduate to join our dynamic well established jewellery manufacturing company, going places.
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Trainer for Call Centre - EE - Johannesburg
My client, a financial institution, is looking for a trainer to conduct all stand-up training for their call centre. This will include, amongst other responsibilities: induction programmes, campaigns, competitions. - read more...
Junior Designer - Cape Town
Cape-based agency "Traffic" requires brave, progressive Junior to Midweight Designer - Freehand, Photoshop and Quark (working in Mac!) Repro skills a bonus. CV's only at this stage... - read more...
Sales Exec: Men's Lifestyle Magazine - Johannesburg
With confidence and style required to sell on men's lifestyle consumer magazine. Sales presentations to brand managers, marketing managers & media planners. Media sales experience with agency client base essential. - read more...
Creative Director - Cape Town
BTL/DM agency, copy or art director background, introduce a new level of conceptual and creative thinking, structure and lead a team to creative excellence. - read more...
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An International Director-based and Service Production Company, Suburban Films opened its doors in 2000, combining the creative talents of two of the South African industry's top film-makers - Director/Cinematographer Miles Goodall, and Executive Producer Linda Notelovitz.
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The Image Excellence Group has evolved over the last ten years from an individual speech studio, Voice Excellence, to a highly regarded group of multi-disciplined image and communication performance practitioner.
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JD Internet Consulting is a black-powered and woman owned company that goes beyond the impossible. With multimedia design as our core focus, we strive for nothing but perfection in every project we undertake.
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Top Companies Publishing and Events is one of South Africa's leading business-to-business publishers - producing authoritative, informative and poignant annual business and investment publications, including Impumelelo: South Africa's Top 300 Empowerment Companies, Top Women in Business and Government and BEE Online (website).
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This production company is a front for an underground revolutionary movement. The projects we direct and produce are encoded with subliminal cryptic messages that serve to communicate to our daytime TV-watching comrades across the globe. We also been know to do the occasional toothpaste ad.
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