| No Comment |  The fact that the global print industry was pondering its very survival at the eighth World Print Congress (WPC8) in Cape Town last week, in a congress more about the future of publishing as a media, makes it even all the more surprising that local publishers were absent in their droves. It's quite ironic that the only industry media there, in fact, was Bizcommunity.com - an online publisher - apart from the large international media contingent. Of course, this does go to the core of the message coming out of WPC8: embrace new technologies to provide integrated multi-media solutions to your clients, as a printer and a media owner. And on that note of effective partnerships - the world's leading search engine, Google, has added Bizcommunity.com to its list of the 4500 news sources it checks globally for the latest news headlines to build its world news front page, news.google.com. This of course extends Bizcomm's reach internationally and by implication, those of our contributors and advertisers as your news is published around the world via Bizcommunity.com!
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Former SACOB head appointed SA's new anti-piracy crusader
Management-led BEE buy out of Omnigraphics Commercial
Extension for PRISA Prism awards
UNICEF and Clear Channel set global poster challenge
ChevronTexaco backs a winning team
The prophets of print profit
A print revolution is opening up new markets
Mandela lauds 'Yesterday' Oscar nomination
The future for print is electronic
Does print stand a chance in a wired world?
Newspapers' size, colour and revenue streams will change
Reading between the lines
WPC8 - East meets South
New markets present new opportunities for 'passé' print
Mark Stewart appointed 2005 Media Jury President
Wanted: The Best In Magazine Journalism - Reward!
Extension to Think deadline
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| The prophets of print profit
[Terry Levin] Although the World Print Congress concluded Wednesday to allow for visits to print and pack plants in the Cape, the issues and ideas raised will continue to be relevant, not only to printers and their suppliers, but also to business players, marketers and publishers, till WPC9 takes place, in Santiago Chile, four years from now in 2007: 21-26 October 2007 www.wpc9.com.
A print revolution is opening up new markets
[Louise Marsland] There are two notable trends in the print industry that are turning traditional printing on its head, commented Frank D. Steenburgh, Xerox Senior Vice President: Business Growth, at WPC8 this week: the world is going digital, and the world is going colour.
The future for print is electronic
[Louise Marsland] Magazines and newspapers are fighting an invasion of alternative media that is threatening the very survival and consumption of print in the future. This was the view of Thomaz Souto Correa, Editorial Vice President, Abril Group, and a board member of the Federation of International Print Publications (FIPP). Correa was speaking at the World Print Congress (WPC8) in Cape Town, where diverse views were presented on the survival of print publishing and the printing industry.
Does print stand a chance in a wired world?
[Louise Marsland] Print's future in a wired age was the subject of the presentation on 'The Power of Print - Keys to Profitability' by Michael Makin, President and CEO of the Printing Industries of America and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, at the World Print Congress (WPC8) in Cape Town, Wednesday.
Newspapers' size, colour and revenue streams will change
[Louise Marsland] Newspapers need to develop alternative revenue streams to remain successful, building relationships with their readers that go beyond providing them with daily news, according to The Honourable Jeremy Deedes, Vice Chairman of the Telegraph Group in the United Kingdom. Deeds was speaking to the almost 700 delegates at the World Print Congress in Cape Town (WPC8).
Reading between the lines
[Terry Levin] Hers is the voice that broaches the thorny subject of environmental threats, in the otherwise back-patting, award-chasing nature of our industry. Your livelihood may depend on familiarising yourself with the issues, because, as Sally Cartwright pointed out at WPC8 Tuesday, "if paper publishing gets to be seen as environmentally-unfriendly, then we are all doomed anyway". Cartwright, the Publishing Director of celeb bible HELLO! magazine, has been Chairman of the Federal of International Print Publications (FIPP) Environmental Committee for seven years (www.fipp.com).
WPC8 - East meets South
[Terry Levin] Only three weeks into the new year and already my desk looks like Russell Crowe's pinboard out of Beautiful Mind. It is not the paperless office you've heard so much about, and neither it seems is anybody else's. This will be good news to all presently assembled at the CTICC for the WPC8 (8th World Print Conference) - subtitled "The World of Print - Profiting Today & Tomorrow".
New markets present new opportunities for 'passé' print
[Louise Marsland] Paper manufacturers must become more aware that they are not only competing against each other to sell their specific paper, but are fundamentally competing with alternatives - from television and radio, to the Internet, email, movie screens, billboards and airport hoardings, DVDs, computer games, and word-of-mouth marketing, said Jonathan Leslie, CEO of Sappi Limited, in his speech to the World Print Congress (WPC8) in Cape Town yesterday.
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Marketing | | Former SACOB head appointed SA's new anti-piracy crusader
Following the announcement earlier this week by the South African Council of Business (SACOB) that its CEO, James Lennox had resigned to take up a position in the entertainment industry, the South African Federation Against Copyright Theft (Safact) is pleased to confirm that Lennox has been appointed by SAFACT as its CEO, with effect from 1 February 2005.
The Carousel spins a new design
 Sun International's The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World has embarked on a massive R78.5-million revamp. The great changes will see the introduction of ultra-modern technology such as the Smart Card system which allows for safer, more hygienic and convenient gaming, a stunning new Cigar Bar, a luxurious MVG Lounge and a service-friendly centralised MVG Desk.
Tourism Association initiatives repackage and market Midrand from a business tourism perspective
Officially launched in November last year, and with the full backing of the Johannesburg City Council and the Johannesburg Tourism Company, the Midrand Tourism Association is well on its way to driving initiatives that will reposition Midrand as Joburg's business tourism hub.
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Advertising | | Fortune names Publicis as one of the world's '10 Great Companies to Work For'
The world's fourth largest advertising agency network, Publicis, has been voted as one of 2005's '10 Great European Companies To Work For' by Fortune magazine.
Animals and children challenge Fresheye Director - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 Clover is currently trying to change the perception of milk with its latest series of television commercials called 'Strong Stuff'. The commercials, created by Joe Public are intended to reposition milk as a healthy beverage that builds strength and not just an additive to tea or coffee.
Oracle Airtime Sales sponsors 2005 Roger Garlick Award - AMASA
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) recently announced that Oracle Airtime Sales will once again be the main sponsor of the 2005 Roger Garlick Award.
Don't miss the first AMASA meeting for 2005! - AMASA
Join AMASA on Wednesday 2 February at the Inanda Club, Chukkas at 16h15 for our first monthly meeting for 2005 entitled "What's the difference between advertising and ironing water".
How healthy is your positioning statement?
[Tersea Gouws] Adding strategic value through creatively moulding consumer perceptions in the media is what advertising agencies do best. To remain competitive and gain market share in an industry where clients are demanding greater benefit from their adspend, many agencies are striving to differentiate themselves.
Durban is ... objectively the best
TBWA Hunt Lascaris Durban is the Best Performing International Agency Overall for 2004! This was the outcome of a recent survey, "South Africa's Best Performing Advertising Agencies" conducted by Objectivity Measurement and Management of Perceptions.
Mukunda heads out into 'The Great Wide Open' - Krishna Smiles Flowers Bloom
 After blazing on to the commercials scene just a few years ago, doing notably original and courageous work for the likes of Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi and TBWA, Mukunda, flagship director at Krishna Smiles - Flowers Bloom, is now entering the world of feature films.
Grey repositions Sage in personal finance market
Sage Financial is back in the market place with a new approach coupled with a new advertising campaign. The creativity behind this drive comes directly from Grey Worldwide South Africa.
Mark Stewart appointed 2005 Media Jury President
The International Advertising Festival has announced that Mark Stewart, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Universal McCann, will be the 2005 Media Lions Jury President.
AMASA enhances the prestigious Roger Garlick Media Award - AMASA
Elevating the 6th annual Roger Garlick Award to a new level of excellence, the Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) has introduced media categories into the 2005 Roger Garlick Award.
A stinkingly good ad!
 Nestle's television commercial introducing its latest ice-cream offering called 'Heaven' would have most people thinking it was shot in the countryside of France with a genuine French girl.
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 Marketing Due Diligence
Presented by: Prof. Malcolm McDonald, UK international marketing guru and author of 38 marketing books
Assessing whether your marketing strategies create or destroy shareholder value. One day executive briefing for; CEOs, Directors, Investor Relations Managers and Investment Analysts 11 March 2005 Sandton - 14 March 2005 Cape Town.
Contact: SBS Conferences on 021 914 2888 or visit www.sbs.co.za/mdd2005
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Celebrities are under constant pressure to perform outside of their professions, be it as Master of Ceremonies, guest speakers, appearing at charitable events or as celebrity guests at functions. As a rule, the South African entertainment industry does not pay well and the Corporate environment offers a lucrative means to an end for artists, comics and TV personalities to do what they love and earn enough to pay the bills.
Superbrands appoints inaugural Council for South Africa - Superbrands
UK based Superbrands Limited, the world's leading independent arbiter of branding, has announced the final line up for the first ever South African Superbrands Council. The council has reviewed and graded over a thousand brands operating in South Africa to decide which among them are entitled to receive an invitation to participate in the first Superbrands project in the country.
A powerful partnership - Affinity Publishing
Affinity Publishing, the Sunday Times and Markinor will again join forces in the production of the eleventh edition of Brands & Branding - and this year's edition promises to be better than ever.
New book on branding to hit the shelves soon
A new book from Zebra Press which deals with the most important legal aspects of branding, will hit the bookstores in March. 'The Law of the Brand' by Hans Muhlberg, is a practical, easy-to-read and at times light-hearted book, aimed at the small businessman; the lawyer who doesn't specialise in intellectual property; and the advertising, branding and marketing communities. Visit www.zebrapress.co.za for more information.
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Cinema | | Mandela lauds 'Yesterday' Oscar nomination
The Oscar nomination for the Academy's Best Foreign Film for Anant Singh's film 'Yesterday', highlighted the message in the South African film dealing with HIV/AIDs, said former president Nelson Mandela in a statement yesterday. "The resulting international exposure will help us in our fight against discrimination and stigma that is attached to the AIDS pandemic. We congratulate Anant Singh, Darrell James Roodt and all those involved with Yesterday in achieving this milestone in world cinema."
HIVOS/Sithengi film fund favours those out in the cold - Sithengi Film and Television Market
A fresh supply of funding for filmmakers in SADC countries will come on stream in 2005, as Dutch NGO HIVOS hands over administration of its film fund to Sithengi, the Cape Town-based film and television market.
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Design | | Extension to Think deadline
Following numerous requests, the South African Graphic Design Council (think) has agreed to a further extension to the deadline for application for the 2005 think Bursary. The new deadline is Thursday, 3 February 2005, before 3pm. Potential candidates are urged to visit www.think.org.za to learn more about the requirements and download the application forms.
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Digital | | News24.com reaches 1 million user mark, appoints new publisher - MPower New Media Sales
2004 ended in record-breaking style for News24.com, when in November it became the first SA site to reach the milestone achievement of over 1 Million users in a single month (Nielsen//Netratings).
The deadline for Construction New Media Awards 2005 has been extended
The deadline for the Construction New Media Awards 2005 has been extended to 11 February 2005 in order to allow students, who are only returning in early February, to enter.
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Education/Recruitment | | Call for Succeed Campaign advisors
The Businesswomen's Association (BWA) is preparing for the second intake of candidates for the Succeed Campaign. In order to provide the best and most practical information for women entrepreneurs, the BWA is calling on professionals from all industries to volunteer as advisors.
Promoting effective HIV/AIDS strategies to executives - a touchy subject? - The Learning Theatre
 Most of the interventions pertaining to HIV/AIDS have been aimed at the worker and the intent has been to try and convince people to make life style changes in order to avoid infection. Many companies embarked on training interventions and information sessions in an effort to make a difference. Very little information was given to managers on the effective management of HIV/AIDS.
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Eventing | | Sibaya turns to Gearhouse for technical solutions - Gearhouse SA
 Gearhouse South Africa's Durban branch recently signed a preferred supplier agreement with Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom. The newly opened complex in Umdloti prides itself on being the "most technologically advanced Casino in South Africa" and Gearhouse's state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise proved to be the natural choice to support the venue.
Exciting lighting design competition at the 2005 Cape Homemakers Expo - Homemakers Fair
A total of R15 000 worth of prizes will be up for grabs at this year's second lighting design competition to be held during the Western Cape's most successful home lifestyle exhibition, the Cape Homemakers Expo.
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Magazines | | Wegbreek to appeal judgment to find a new name
Afrikaans language travel magazine, Wegbreek, will apply for leave to appeal against last week's judgment in the Cape High Court that it must change its name, publisher Naomi Herselman said today, it was reported by Business Day. Wegbreek is published by New Media Publishing, a subsidiary of Media24.
Men's Health makes history
It's official. The magazine men live by has just received sales from the January 2005 issue - confirming a total sale of 105 000. This is the first time in its 8-year history that Men's Health have broken the 100 000 mark.
Wanted: The Best In Magazine Journalism - Reward!
The call has gone out for entries for the 15th annual Mondi Magazine Awards, South Africa's most prestigious awards for magazine journalism, photography, design, and illustration.
Marie Claire charity ball
Marie Claire magazine is holding a Valentine's Charity Ball to raise money for two women's charities in association with Peugeot and Hugo Boss. The worthy beneficiaries will be: POWA, People Opposing Women Abuse, and Carehaven, a shelter for battered women.
Wegbreek loses Supreme Court case
The Cape Supreme Court ruled in favour of publishing house Ramsay, Son and Parker on Wednesday - and against Media24 regarding the publication of the magazine Wegbreek. Ramsay, Son and Parker, which publishes Getaway magazine, took Media24 to court to stop the publication of Wegbreek, which they alleged was a 'copycat' of Getaway, albeit in Afrikaans. Media24 said in a brief media alert that they intended to submit leave to appeal the judgment today, Thursday. Media24 said it was currently discussing the verdict with its legal team and had "taken cognisance" of the ruling.
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Media | | Countdown begins to MTV's first Pan-African music channel
 MTV base, MTV's first pan-African music channel and MTV Networks' 100th television channel worldwide, has revealed its official launch date as Tuesday 22 February 2005.
CNN and Multichoice to join forces for the 10th African Journalist of the Year Awards
The CNN African Journalist Awards 2005 mark 10 years of celebrating journalistic excellence on the continent. More than 100 African journalists have been recognised for their reporting of Africa over this period.
New AMF chair is Gordon Muller
 As part of the bi-annual rotation of the Chair of the Advertising Media Forum (AMF), Gordon Muller, Managing Director of OMD South Africa, will replace FCB's Joanne Scholtz as Chairperson of the AMF for a minimum period of 6-months. Muller will publish the 3rd edition of his text book, 'Media Planning - Art or Science?' next month.
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UNICEF and Clear Channel are setting a creative challenge to advertising agencies and creatives around the world to produce a global outdoor advertising campaign for UNICEF. The brief is to design a poster campaign to raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the world's children and young people.
Brand new advertising medium launched in SA
 Innovative media company, AdWraps, has launched into South Africa the first ever 360 degree, spinning LED display unit which will stand out amongst the plethora of regular sign options.
Rates/Commissions/Fees ... This topic remains as long as money changes hands - Airport Media
Airport Media, after consultation with a number of respected industry individuals, have done away with a formal rate card, offering everyone the opportunity to pay for each site according to its true value.
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Printing | | Mondi South Africa board restructured to reflect transformation
Mondi South Africa has restructured its board of directors to reflect the substantial restructuring and transformation that the paper and packaging giant has undergone in the past year.
Management-led BEE buy out of Omnigraphics Commercial
A management-led consortium has recently acquired digital printer Omnigraphics Commercial from the Omnigraphics Group. The consortium shareholding includes a 30% black economic empowerment stake, led by prominent businessman, Herman Mashaba, chairman of Leswikeng Minerals, who will fulfil the role of non-executive chairman.
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Production | | Jeremy Goodall is up to his usual 'Dare-devil' antics - Suburban Films
 Jeremy Goodall's latest job as Director/Cinematographer for Suburban Films saw his penchant for dare-devil action work come to the fore once again, in a spot for Hyundai.
It's all for the love of the game - Frieze Films
 The latest Standard Bank 'limited overs cricket' commercial is yet another piece of performance brilliance from director, Tony Baggott of Frieze Films.
Ster-Kinekor Distribution congratulates the SA movie industry
Ster-Kinekor Distribution congratulates Darryl Roodt, Videovision and everyone involved in the making of YESTERDAY on the Academy Award nomination of this film in the Best Foreign Language Film of the Year category.
Gordon Clark book launch - Velocity Films
 Commercials director Gordon Clark of Velocity Films launched his photographic book "Transitions" last night.
Getty Images challenges 7 international filmmakers on the Big Idea - Gallo Images
 All creative communication depends on having a powerful idea. Whether it's a great commercial, film, design or book. Style and technique are not enough without having a powerful vision ... a Big Idea.
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The deadline for entries to South Africa's public relations awards, the Prisms, has been extended. The deadline has been extended to this Friday, February 4, 2005. Now in their eighth year, the PRISM's aim to give recognition to PR success stories and to recognise excellence in public relations and communication management. They also aspire to set and raise the bar for the local industry.
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Radio | | The Biltong Brigade to take on the Barmy Army
On the 30th of January 2005, a new army will be in town to strike fear into the heart of the already present Barmy Army. The Biltong Brigade, an initiative by 94.7 Highveld Stereo's Rude Awakening, is going to take on the motley crew of British cricket supporters that has travelled around the country in support of their team.
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The big news from SAARF is that 1200 brands in more than 120 categories will be measured in AMPS 2005, fused to TAMS data and made available free to SAARF stakeholders.
SAMRA Convention 2005 - Call for quality papers
The year the annual SAMRA (Southern African Marketing Research Association) Convention, will take place at the inspiring Spier Estate in Stellenbosch.
Health and convenience continue to drive global food and beverage product growth - ACNielsen
Food and beverage products that support healthy diets, weight loss and on-the-go lifestyles are among the world's fastest growing, according to a new global study from ACNielsen, a leading provider of consumer and marketplace information.
How do South Africans feel about corruption in South Africa? - Research Surveys
In a telephone study conducted by RS, South Africa's leading marketing insights company, amongst a sample of 500 SA adults in metropolitan areas who had access to a landline telephone at the beginning of January 2005, attitudes and perceptions of South Africans about corruption in South Africa were probed.
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Retail | | Harshest sentence in SA history against DVD pirate
The harshest sentence in South African legal history has been passed against a Roodepoort dealer in pirated DVDs and computer games, in a case described by the SA movie industry as landmark.
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Sponsorship | | Working out really pays off this summer!
Stand a chance of winning R1 million - is there any better motivation for joining a health club? Planet Fitness's latest summer campaign aims to attract more members by inviting them to take up a free trial membership at any of its gyms and then stand a chance of winning R1 million rand in cash.
ChevronTexaco backs a winning team
 ChevronTexaco has announced a new global sponsorship deal with the African soccer comic series, Supa Strikas.
A race to sponsor soccer stars
Horseracing company Phumelela has joined forces with leading PSL outfit, Supersport United, in a three-year community soccer project. The project, which aims to unearth budding soccer talent at primary school level, launches in Alexandra township, northeast of Johannesburg, on Saturday. Phumelela's decision to initiate a primary school project followed from the company's decision to re-direct its focus from the senior Supersport United team and instead to develop future football stars through the PSL club's soccer academy.
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Nedbank and Nu Metro ran a joint promotion utilizing Red Cherry 's tops and tails ADS UP on MNet, WOT'Z UP on e-TV and SPOT ON on radio to drive noting of the campaign and generate a database of potential new customers.
Red Cherry TV launches the new ultra-cool Themecases - Red Cherry Television
Themecase - the new ultra-cool pencil case. The Themecase is not just any pencil case, but rather an extension of our individual personalities, young and old! The new Themecase allows you to have an ever changing pencil case by simply changing your Themecard as often as you like.
Spotlight on good corporate citizenship in new SABC TV series - Visible Impact
The increased focus on good corporate citizenship has motivated the launch of a new TV series that examines successful corporate social responsibility initiatives in South Africa.
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Gallery | | Cosmo Sexiest SA Man 2005
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Forums | | Wegbreek ordered to change name
The Cape High Court last week ordered Wegbreek, the Afrikaans travel magazine, to change it's name and various other elements, after the publishers of veteran travel mag, Getaway took it to court for trademark infringement. Is this a classic case of brand copycat or sloppy journalism? What is your view?
Backstage should stay Backstage
If it's the best youth soapie...why should I see Duke killing and stealing? How am I supposed to be motivated by gangstars? What is your view?
New Baygone ad
Does Baygone honestly believe that moms are going to watch this and think to themselves "I want to be supermom too! I must buy Baygone!"? What is your view?
Do advertisers think women are morons?
Have you noticed how so many of the worst ads of all time are aimed specifically at women? What is your view?
The farce of creative pay
Nothing grates me more than that those responsible for the quality of creative work (writers and designers) are paid peanuts while others, like sales, feed off the quality that is provided. For some reason, someone decided that "creative talent" should not not be rewarded accordingly. It is a professional service, yet is not paid professional salaries. Where do the profits go? Not to creative - who actually "makes" the product. It's disgusting. What is your view?
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New accounts | | Marlene Truter Communication secures SA Cheese Festival - more infoSaatchi & Saatchi awarded CFG business - more infoOrange Ink has been awarded the openVOICE PR account - more infoMecca chooses Phatcat - more infoThe Lime Envelope to PR inspect-a-home - more infoSoundRock appoints TorchMedia as media relations consultant - more infoBrewster signs Tag Heuer - more info
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| | Gavin Pollack directing for Terraplane - more infoStella Wink has been appointed as Account Executive at Marlene Truter Communications.Graeme Barnard has been appointed Human Resources Manager at Designer Group.AL Indigo has appointed Nikki Summers, Silungile Mlambo and Elsie Breytenbach to their marketing team.Thato Mutloatse has been appointed Creative Director at Rapid Blue TV & Film Production.Miles Goodall wins first awards of 2005 in New York - more infoNew appointments at Research International SA - more infoRobynne Kahn the new editor of Femina - more infoNew appointments at ComutaNet - more infoBrad Aigner appointed MD of Universal McCann - more info
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Events to diarise | | The Marketing Circle - The Marketing Circle, The Winchester Mansions Hotel, 02 Feb
Was networking one of your New Year's resolutions?
Breakfast talk: Trends in Leadership Development - SBL, Cape Town, Midrand, 03 Feb
The Alumni Association of the Unisa's Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) invites you to a breakfast talk with Speaker Mr John Alexander, President of the Center for Creative Leadership - CCL, North America.
Write around the World - The Write Co, Sandton, 05 Feb
This workshop will concentrate on the nuts and bolts of travel-writing.
Master class for screen writers - Script Writers Association, Cape Town, 05 Feb
Award-winning script writer Dermod Judge will hold a master class for writers who want to see their script produced on the large or small screen or on the stage.
Practical Feature/Freelance Writing Course - Greenside, Johannesburg, 08 Feb
For those wanting to break into the lucrative world of freelance writing or simply brush up their feature writing skills.
The Power of the Press release - The Write Co, Cape Town, 11 Feb
The most popular Press Release workshop makes its first appearance in Cape Town.
AAA School of Advertising Cape Town - Part-time Marketing Courses - AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town, 14 Feb
A number of specialised executive training modules, on a part-time basis, for those individuals that wish to further their careers in the marketing communication industry.
AAA School Part Time Marketing Higher Diploma 2005 - AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town, 14 Feb
A two year part-time Higher Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). If you've always been interested in the Advertising Industry then this is the course for you.
Launch of Eventco CC - Eventco CC., Witbank, 14 Feb
Eventco Construction and Events Management CC will be launched on the 14 February 2005 in Rhino Ridge Club in Witbank at 19H00 pm.
Brainstorm & Create - The Write Co, Sandton, 17 Feb
Translate what clients want into words that sell.
Africa Breathes Stories - A storytelling, marketing & branding workshop - Vega School, off Benmore Road, Sandton, 17 Feb
In this workshop you'll tap into the strong tradition of storytelling in indigenous cultures and understand how this can become a valuable resource for the copywriting industry.
Professional Teleselling Skills Seminar - AchieveGlobal SA, Cape Town & Johannesburg, 17 Feb
a 2-Day classroom training seminar that equips your telephone salespeople with the skills they need to sell effectively.
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Upcoming events | | | Internet Web Programming Course - AAA School Of Advertising , 444 Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, 31 JanJournalism courses at the IAJ - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 31 JanInternational marketing guru hosts seminar - UCT Business School, Cape Town, 31 JanDesk Top Publishing Course - AAA School of Advertising, 444 Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, 31 JanShortz Festival - The Writing Studio, Cape Town, 01 FebOFM Tsunami Benefit Concert - OFM, Bloemfontein, 04 FebHigher Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communications - AAA School of Advertising , 444 Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, 05 FebWeekend workshop for scriptwriters - The Writing Studio, Auckland Park, 05 FebThe Big Idea Workshops - HBD Venture Capital, Cape Town, 07 Feb | More... Submit an event
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| | Recruitment Partners - Media & Advertising - Johannesburg
An innovative, groundbreaking initiative by established Recruitment Co set to rock the industry! HR experience NOT a pre-requisite due to the unique nature of service. Exceptional earnings potential. - read more...
Sales PA - Johannesburg
Assist Sales Department in all aspects in order for them to achieve maximum targets, performance and growth. Aligns own job with corporate vision. - read more...
Flash Specialist - Durban
Experienced Flash MX designer to work in established agency on web sites and director presentations. Strong vector animation and ActionScripting skills required. HTML experience also a must. Portfolio essential. - read more...
Sales Execs - Magazines - Joburg
Experienced media sales exec required to sell on consumer magazines with various exciting portfolios (Outdoor/4x4, FMCG, Beauty, Food...). - read more...
Copywriter: Radio Productions - Joburg
Conceptualise & write live and recorded commercials and promotions for clients and stations. On-air competitions. Direct voice over artists and produce recorded commercials. Knowledge of voice-overs, music and sound effects preferred. - read more...
Sales Exec: Publishing (outdoor/4x4) - Joburg
Experienced media sales exec required to sell on consumer magazine focusing on outdoor lifestyle. Sales presentations to brand managers, marketing managers & media planners. - read more...
Senior PR Account Director - Northern Suburbs - Jhb
Senior Account Director for prestige PR Company. Minimum 7 years in PR Consultancy with the necessary industry knowledge. Management of diverse client portfolio and client service staff. - read more...
Assistant Producer - Johannesburg
Full time assistant to 2 producers of features and documentaries. Long hours but rich rewards. Need excel/proposal writing skills, experience in production. - read more...
Senior Designer - Parktown
Advertising agency with award winning reputation seeks Senior Designer with super portfolio for their leading retail accounts. Talent, attitude and passion will make you a successful candidate. - read more...
Himalaya Cosmetic Consultant - Countrywide
Age: 20 & above, own a motor vehicle. Cosmetic, Sales knowledge preferable. Intensive training will be given on the product. - read more...
Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Energetic self-starter, with telesales experience,
required to assist key account manager in Johannesburg
region, in marketing electronic corporate news service. - read more...
Senior Media Strategist - Rivonia
Heavyweight Media Strategist needed for a multi-national portfolio that includes major fashion and consumer healthcare brands, amongst others. Available 1 March 2005. - read more...
Red Hot Graphic Designers (x2) - PMB
Graphic Media Advertising is looking for 2 red hot designers with a passion for the advertising industry. Must have at least 2 years experience and 3 years qualification. - read more...
Midweight Designer - Cape Town
Traffic requires midweight designer with several years professional experience in FH, Photoshop and Quark. Repro skills essential. Great opportunity to indulge your design independence within a dynamic team of 8... - read more...
Print Designer - Rivonia
Looking to create print design projects ranging from annual reports and magazines to corporate advertising? Mind working closely with a team of young, dynamic designers, copywriters and account executives? - read more...
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Quote of the day | | "Always hold your sales meetings in rooms too small for the audience, even if it means holding them in the WC. 'Standing room only' creates an atmosphere of success, as in theatres and restaurants, while a half-empty auditorium smells of failure." - David Ogilvy
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"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word: excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." - Pearl Buck
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"The advertising man is a liaison between the products of business and the mind of the nation. He must know both before he can serve either." - Glenn Frank
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"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." - Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
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"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." - Oprah Winfrey
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Welcome to Heat Castings which has opened a press office on Bizcommunity!
Heather Stephen-Parker and Teresa Leslie-Munchick are the owners and commercial casting directors of Heat Casting. This dynamic duo have made an astounding impact in the commercials industry with their enthusiasm and professionalism which has seen them cast over 300 commercials to date.
Click here to visit Heat Castings' press office.
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