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Bizcommunity.com is pleased to announce two partnerships to assist in fostering professional communications and networking in the public relations industry. The first is with industry personality, Brian Berkman, who in a short space of time with his networking forum, PR-Net, has managed to inject a new spark into an industry that is worst at promoting itself and networking for the betterment of its craft. The second media partnership is with Marcus Evans Conferences, to bring events relevant to the marketing and communications industry to our readers. The first event on the Marcus Evans calendar is 'PR and Corporate Communications', 14 - 16 March 2005, Park Hyatt Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg. In this new 'fast food' economy of ours, delineated by constant innovation and hamstrung by time famine, it is imperative that we continue the learning journey to encourage creativity and network, network, network. The best place to do this is at industry specific events where our homegrown experts share their hard-won experiences.

Happy Valentines! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com


Headlines
  • South African radio audiences remain static
  • Bizcommunity.com partners with PR-Net
  • Keyword research - the core of search engine marketing
  • A communications scorecard for marketing and PR results
  • Beeld targets the youth
  • 5FM and SL make music in Grahamstown for media bursary
  • Financial Mail launches new student publication
  • Multichoice announces strategy change with 'affordable' bouquet
  • British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in South Africa
  • Is corporate branding key for IPO?
  • Driving shareholder value in the retail industry
  • Design Indaba promises all-round innovation
  • Hourly billing - answering the call of the service industry
  • Cape Town agency does their bit for a drop of water


  • 8th International Design Indaba        Cape Town ICC
    23 to 25 February 2005
      
     
    Design Indaba promises all-round innovation
    A smorgasbord of architectural, fashion and jewellery design innovation will be served up at the 8th Design Indaba, to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), from 23 to 25 February 2005.


    Marketing
    Keynote Communications: product promotion and consumer communication specialists - Keynote Communications
    There is no question about it. Consumer communication and product promotion is big business. With 70% of purchase decisions being made at point of purchase, more and more spend is being allocated to in store and brand building activities.

    Mzansi Account hits the spot
    Launched on 25 October 2004, the Mzansi Account is based on a minimum standard of banking functionality and interoperability, and is aimed at providing affordable and accessible banking to the previously 'unbanked' population. The first set of results on qualitative data, as released by the Banking Council, shows that the account is on track to fulfil on it mission.

    'Long live desire' says new global marketing company - Added Value
    Added Value is re-launching as a new global marketing insight company by fusing brand marketing, consumer insight, innovation, and communications optimisation to help solve clients' marketing problems.

    Affiliate marketing with personality: a beginner's guide
    [Fabrizia Esposti ] Affiliate marketing is not brain surgery. All it takes is determination, hard work and an understanding of the basic principles behind it. My aim today is to de-mystify affiliate marketing for those wanting to start up their own programmes.

    Hourly billing - answering the call of the service industry
    Keeping track of billable hours can be difficult in the service industry. When a company bills for services rendered, they often face challenges such as the accuracy of invoicing, time sheet management and correct fee billing. Also, the manual process nature of this, places an organisation at risk of human error while capturing data. For most companies that 'sell' a service, time is certainly equated to money.

    Advertisement:
    PR and Corporate Communications
    14 - 16 March 2005, Park Hyatt, Johannesburg

    Discover how you can engage PR and Corporate Communications strategically to drive desired business outcomes! For more information, contact Hennie Potgieter: (011) 516 1073/henniep@marcusevanssa.com.

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    Advertising
    Pizza... the way you like it
    Morrisjones&co's new campaign for pizza brand, Debonair's pizza, is intended to remind viewers that pizza is irresistibly delicious... and if you do strange things in order to get a taste of Debonair's pizza, it's because, well, you're only human!
    Download and view the ad.

    Cape Town agency does their bit for a drop of water
    Cape Town is in the grips of a severe water shortage. Despite the evident lack of rain, not all City's residents are observing domestic water restrictions, nor have they paid attention to the dire predictions made by City management. Cape-based agency, Berry Bush BBDO, decided to use the attention-grabbing power of advertising to educate and motivate their community, by taking to the streets in an effort to change water consumption habits in Cape Town.

    A campaign full of heart
    HerdBuoys SP got to the heart of the matter with a special Valentine's ad done on behalf of the Organ Donor Foundation. The creative team responsible was Wim Spronk (art director) and Kamanee Govender (copywriter). The copy (designed as if stitched onto a red fabric decorated with hearts), reads: "If you're thinking of giving your heart away... make sure it's to someone who needs it..." accompanied by the foundation's payoff line: 'Give the gift of life. Be a lifesaver. Be an organ donor'.

    Advertisement:
    Adapting successfully to clients real needs for over 10 years, Artifact Advertising has developed unique models of marketing support that could make the difference you have been looking for.

    Read more about the Artifact Wheel and BrandAid on www.artifact.co.za. Email: info@artifact.co.za


    Branding        Idea Engineers will grow your brand, reputation & business.  Return on ideas
     
    Code devises new slogan for financial strategy group Cadiz - Code
    What one word sums up the new Cadiz brand promise? According to multiple award-winning branding and design consultancy Code, that one word is 'Always'.

    Is corporate branding key for IPO?
    [Naseem Javed] For any corporation with plans to hit the markets with an IPO in 2005 or beyond, here are some key points: just like how your latest technology and your other corporate assets are essential to develop great financials for a potential IPO, your corporate image and brand name recognition are equally important to get the word out in the marketplace. Both are critical for real success.

    New identity for Primedia's newest division
    The corporate identity and name generation for Primedia's new division, Primedia Unlimited was handled by brand identity and design specialist, Signalroom, which is now working on the brand identity for several of the companies in the new Primedia Unlimited stable. Ken Varejes, Primedia Unlimited CEO, believes that Signalroom came up with the ideal name. "It addresses every aspect of the brief and epitomises the innovative style and infinite potential of the new company."


    Digital
    Keyword research - the core of search engine marketing
    [Gallianno Cosme ] It has often been said that the heart of a search marketing campaign rests on the success of your keyword research and the use of the results. Sure, slotting in a word or two for the sake of deceiving a search engine is one way of getting the job done, but in all honesty this is something that is best left for amateurs.

    VDSL and Ethernet offers opportunity
    [Paul Luff] The network landscape has changed. New systems continue to mesh with the latest innovative hardware and software, the results of which paint a completely different picture to the networked systems and telecommunications infrastructure of yesteryear. VDSL or Ethernet over telephone lines, offers significant benefit to those willing to investigate the alternatives.

    The Virtual Works to handle entire PG Group account - The Virtual Works
    PG Group consolidates its account, appoints The Virtual Works to market all its brands.

    All systems go, for Afrikaans web-industry awards
    Those in the business of creating clever digital Afrikaans, will be pleased to know that Afrikaans websites can now enter for Pendoring and the Copywriters' Forum's Advertisement of the Season advertising competition.

    Laptops rule corporate investment world
    A research study undertaken by World Wide Worx, has found that Corporate South Africa regards the laptop computer as the single most necessary mobile technology for deployment in business, edging out even the cellphone, while emerging technologies like handheld computers and wireless networking will see strong growth in 2005.

    Tiscali: increasing website traffic
    Tiscali, previously World Online, has announced a new solution to make it as easy as possible for companies to increase traffic to their websites. E-traffic is a subscription-based service that ensures websites are submitted to key search engines, and re-submitted on an ongoing basis to keep site rankings as high as possible.

    Amateur trader wins SA Warrant Trade Challenge, picks up R100 000 - MPower New Media Sales
    Capetonian Henk Egberink, has been announced the winner of the second SA Warrant Trading Challenge.

    Johannesburg Tourism joins the broadband boom
    The Johannesburg Tourism Company recently launched their own website with streaming video, and an online help desk on www.joburgtourism.com, as part of ongoing initiatives to increase tourism to the city.

    Roar Awards winners announced - MPower New Media Sales
    The results of the ROAR Online Advertising Awards have been announced, with top honours going to Ogilvy One and Saatchi&Saatchi AtPlay.

    New website changes the way Joburgers spend their free time - Joburg.co.za
    Joburg.co.za, a dynamic online initiative providing up-to-date information on places to go, people to see and things to do in the Gauteng region, was officially launched in mid-January.

    Kowabunga! Technologies launches SMSOS panic alarm affiliate program - Kowabunga! Technologies
    SMSOS is a cell phone based panic button. It's ideal for personal protection and alerting a network of people in case of emergency.

    MBO at leading digital marketing agency Stonewall - Stonewall Productions
    The management team at digital marketing agency, Stonewall Productions, has acquired the company from its former owners, Moshe and Ashley Adir.

    Macromedia Captivate review by Stephen Symons - Direct Distribution Services
    If you're looking for an application to automatically record all on-screen actions for use in an educational, corporate or technical support environment, Macromedia Captivate claims to have the answer.

    Advertisement:
    Your Baby Show in association with Your Pregnancy, Your Baby and Baba & Kleuter magazines. 12 -15 May 2005 @ The Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate. SA's biggest and best parenting expo ever! See and sample the best and latest products. Get essential parenting and pregnancy advice. Come sing along with BARNEY™, the worlds most loved dinosaur and loads more...To exhibit contact Exposure Marketing on 011-794 6600 or visit www.yourbabyshow.co.za


    Direct Marketing
    Proximity Worldwide a winner in the Won Report - PRIMAproximity
    For the second year in a row, Proximity Worldwide has been named the most creative direct marketing network in the world, according to the Won Report, an analysis of the world's major direct marketing awards shows.


    Education/Recruitment
    Strategic image and communication management - The Image Excellence Group
    Does your image complement your presentation? Or Does your presentation lack impact because of your image?

    Training is critical towards sustainable development
    "There is no substitute for training in business," says Charlotte Mokoena, Telkom's Group Executive for the company's Centre for Learning, "as an enabling tool and to aid adaptation to changing environments and to contribute towards sustainable development."


    Eventing
    True Colour Events is on the move, in more ways than one - True Colour Events
    It is with much excitement that we inform all our clients and suppliers of our change of address and contact details with effect from the 1st February 2005.

    Cape Town: Getting to the 'Art of the Matter' in March
    The Mother City's official arts, culture and heritage festival will be taking place from 6 to 26 March 2005, and this year focuses on the Performing Arts. Boasting a record number of 27 dance, music and theatre productions and totalling some 71 shows, locals and visitors can look forward to a wide selection of top class entertainment.

    Back into the swing of things with a bang! - Vodaworld Events
    After what seems like a short (but very well-deserved) break in December, the Vodaworld Events team have returned to a flurry of activity.

    Your Baby show launches
    Your Baby Show, in association with Your Pregnancy, Your Baby and Baba & Kleuter magazines, will run from 12 - 15 May 2005 at the Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate.

    Grab your PDA, dahling, and diarise SA's premier fashion event
    South Africa's premier platform for the freshest trends in fashion wear and local fashion design, the 9th SA Fashion Week (SAFW), will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, from 28 to 31 July 2005.

    Top African Women grace Sandton - Collyer Lessick & Associates
    The tenth annual Africa's Women in Management Conference, hosted by the Institute for International Research (IIR), took place in Sandton during January 2005.

    'Love is in the air' for charities this year
    Jacaranda 94.2 will stage a Valentine's Dinner under the stars to benefit the elderly on 14 February 2005 at Sandton's Nelson Mandela Square. Heinz, Bianca and Loyiso will entertain the 150 or so couples who will be treated like VIPs, according to the station.


    Magazines
    Heat's Valentine's promotion set to boost sales
    A Heat publishing innovation around Valentine's Day, is likely to see the entertainment news magazine posting its fourth successive sales record since December. As part of a massive special price-off promotion, Heat's bumper Valentine's issue will cost R9.95 for one week only - a consumer saving of R5.

    Financial Mail launches new student publication
    The Financial Mail has launched an innovative product aimed at the tertiary student market: FM Campus, to be issued weekly to student subscribers. FM Campus has been designed as a bridge between what students study at university, and what they really need to know about SA's business world.

    Advertisement:
    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

    Media
    Multichoice announces strategy change with 'affordable' bouquet
    Pay-television provider MultiChoice Africa today announced the launch of its DStv Compact bouquet, a step which marks both a new strategy for the organisation going forward, as well as the expansion of its product into two broadcast options on the DStv platform.


    Newspapers    Sprint Sunday Media Solutions
     
    Beeld targets the youth
    Beeld is focusing attention on South Africa's youth market, with the launch of two youth products, namely: 'Kampus-Beeld' newspaper and JIP - the only Afrikaans youth supplement in the Gauteng region.


    Out Of Home    Clear Channel Independent
     
    Airport Media promotes Women's World cup of Golf - Airport Media
    Airport Media is promoting the prestigious Women's World Cup of Golf airport advertising campaign on their holding exclusively.

    Micro-loan for commuters
    ABSA has launched a Micro-loan as an immediate and attractive resource for those needing cash to complete unforeseen or unexpected obligations. Within ABSA's prime target market are many millions of commuters, including those in the lower LSMs, which ComutaNet media platforms interact with on a daily basis. ABSA tasked ComutaNet to build an effective, two-month campaign to educate consumers on the benefits, focussing communications on people passing through Johannesburg's commuter dense Park Station and Baragwanath areas.

    Outdoor advertising takes on a whole new meaning with Chillibush's City Press ''building wrap'' - City Press
    Chillibush took outdoor advertising to the next level in wrapping a massive City Press branded banner over the front of its Forest Town offices in Johannesburg.


    Production
    The Agency gives Fresh Eye directors big break - Fresh Eye Film Productions
    Fresh Eye Film Production's two new Directors, Craig Blyth and Amy Allais were given the break all budding directors long for - directing television commercials for big brand name, Telkom.

    Love at first bite for director Slim of Freshwater Films - Velocity Films
    An idyllic romantic picnic in the forest is soon forgotten as a young man witnesses in shock how his "perfect" companion behaves in a rather untoward manner devouring his slice of the pizza!
    Download and view the ad.

    British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in South Africa
    BBC Prime, broadcast to over 20 million subscribers across Europe, Asia and Africa, is to bring the glitz and glamour of the BAFTAs to South Africa next month, offering viewers a close-up of the British film industry's celebrity set as they vie for the top awards. The awards will be broadcast in South Africa at 20h00 on Wednesday, 16th February.

    GFO January Newsletter available online - Gauteng Film Office
    The GFO newsletter kick starts 2005 with a selection of film festivals and competitions to enter.

    The CEO of Gauteng Film Office moves on... - Gauteng Film Office
    March 2005 will be Themba Sibeko's last month as Chief Executive of The Gauteng Film Office.

    Delano needs your assistance for starting an exciting career in filmmaking - Gauteng Film Office
    Film student Daniel Delano has been offered the opportunity to study at an eminent film school in California, but needs assistance in realising his dream.

    Jason Fialkov directs latest All Gold commercial - Frieze Films
    Frieze Films director, Jason Fialkov teamed up with TBWA Hunt Lascaris to bring us the latest All Gold commercial.


    Public Relations    
     
    Bizcommunity.com partners with PR-Net
    Bizcommunity.com has announced that it is the official media partner of PR-Net, Brian Berkman's national peer network for communications professionals. The first meeting of the year in Gauteng will be on Thursday, February 24 2005 at the magnificent Westcliff Hotel, with Objectivity's senior partner, Clive Webster, talking about Using Perception Management to Develop an Effective Communications Strategy.

    A communications scorecard for marketing and PR results
    [Ulaysha Sukhu ] There is a driving need to get higher and higher returns from communications teams and campaigns. We know that. So, how do companies quench that thirst for greater performance? Perhaps, it's time for companies (both CEO's and communications people) to take a smart view on their communications marketing capacity.

    Marketing evolution for record companies
    [Kenneth Mogoeemang ] In the past, record companies relied on radio airplay for albums to sell and ultimately for music lovers to include that particular album on their collection. What happened in the past is that, if radio stations did not consider that album for airplay, then it would never reach any platinum status or even worse, music enthusiasts will never know about it because there were no supplementary marketing tactics applied.


    Radio
    South African radio audiences remain static
    South African's widest reaching medium, radio, has remained largely constant and unchanged, as shown by the release of the fifth wave of SAARF RAMS, with no dramatic changes in listening frequency despite major news events.

    Love is in the air on Jacaranda
    Jacaranda 94.2 invited listeners to celebrate their own creativity with an innovative 'What would you do for Love?' Valentine's Day campaign, with daily photographic or video proof of listener stunts being emailed through. The prize money of R50 000 for the ultimate lovestruck winner, announced Friday, 11 February 2005, meant that Jacaranda received many unusual and even alarming stunts.

    5FM and SL make music in Grahamstown for media bursary
    The 5FM/Standard Bank and SL Magazine Party at Rhodes University on Friday, 18 February 2005, will see all event proceeds being donated to a Rhodes Journalism and Media Studies Department Bursary, which will give one lucky person the opportunity to embark on a media course at Rhodes University.

    Raging for a revolution
    On Saturday, 12 February 2005, South Africa's finest rock, punk and hip hop artists came together to stage the first in a series of concerts targeting awareness of South Africa's AIDS epidemic. 'Rage for the Revolution' will be presented in Cape Town by Levi Strauss SA and 5FM Music.


    Research    Bateleur Research Solutions
     
    Do South Africans believe in true love? - Bateleur Research Solutions
    In a survey amongst 600 economically South Africa, Bateleur Research Solutions found that only 50% of the population believes in love at first sight.

    Government Performance: expectations and perceptions - Markinor
    South Africans agree that the government's performance regarding unemployment/job creation is still not satisfactory.


    Retail
    Driving shareholder value in the retail industry
    Forty-four percent of all US retailer shareholder value depends on the perceived value of future growth, and in South Africa, the figure varies from 50 to 60%. Non-delivery on these growth expectations could have disastrous effects on share prices... so how is this growth to be achieved in the face of the growing number of challenges in this space?

    The Jiguja Mini Cooper... making friends turn green...
    Jiguja, a chilled cinnamon, raisin and apple tasting herbal tea, known for its babelaas-curing nature, is going big with a massive, viral-driven promotion in which a brand new Mini Cooper is given away! Competition details are to be found on any one of the four licence disk-sized stickers. A trade-specific competition is also being run" SMS the word 'JIGUJA', followed by the word 'Trade' with a barcode off a tin of the green stuff, to the number (36810) to stand a chance of winning a 'couple o'cases of Jiguja for the next office party. The promotion officially ends 31 July.


    Sponsorship
    T-Systems sponsors SA's America's Cup team, Shosholoza
    T-Systems, a leading European ICT company, is the 'Official Chief Sponsor' of the South African America's Cup Team, Shosholoza. The high-tech boat, Shosholoza, will bear the T-Systems logo at the highest-profile international sailing competition from 2005 to 2007 - the America's Cup Challenge.

    ABSA picks Exp.Sponsorship as lead agency for the ABSA CUP 2005! - Exp.Momentum
    Exp.Sponsorship launched the all-new, revitalized ABSA CUP at the top of the Carlton Hotel last Sunday, February 6th.


    TV    
     
    Getty Images Film now offers Photodisc royalty-free film clips - Gallo Images
    Photodisc royalty-free film clips are now offered on the Getty Images film site.


    Columns
    ADjudicate
    An innovative way to advertise a home loan
    [Dr Kay Brügge] The Standard Bank home loans 'Rent-a-balcony' ad has the tendency to catch one unawares, and herein lies its strength. It is 'busy' enough to engross the reader, particularly because at first it appears to be a legitimate advertisement of balconies for rent.


    Gallery
    New AAA students show their metal and put foot to the pedal

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    Marketing Circle Meeting - 2 February 2005

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    Forums
    Who the hell do these ''critics'' think they are?
    I am a Media Director with a very large agency and one thing I am always excited about is the launch of a new advertising medium. Read further

    Front page horror pic
    I can never understand the kind of reasoning that informs the content on the Daily Sun. Yesterday, I saw a front page picture of the daily - a gruesome picture of somebody whose face was burned. What is your view?

    Is MNET Almighty?
    On Sunday night when I heard that M-Net was not to screen "Bruce Almighty" as advertised I thought the reason would be a religious one, after all when the film was released there was a relatively large outcry. However I was astonished to hear that it was in sensitivity to the Tsunami. What is your view?

    More...  Submit a forum


    New accounts
  • Bernelee Daniels signs The P.R Team - more info
  • Manley Communications gains Kloovenburg account - more info
  • Mall Media adds Sandton City to their mall portfolio - more info
  • The Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) appoints Lobedu Manning Selvage & Lee - more info
  • Mixology secures the account for the redesign of the KPMG website - more info
  • Cutting Edge gains new accounts - more info
  • The Virtual Works has won PG Group account, comprising PG Glass, Shatterprufe, Glass South Africa, SmartGlass and PFG.
  • Inline Indoor Media once again awarded Airports Company of SA contract - more info
  • Marlene Truter Communications to handle publicity for Nouvelle wine - more info
  • 365 Digital Publishing to develop RWC SA 2011 Bid website - more info
    More...  Submit news


  • People on the move    View the latest ad
    industry jobs here.
      
    Joanne Pollard
    Recruitment Specialists
  • Robyn Joseph has been promoted to Deputy Marketing Manager at the Newspaper Advertising Bureau.
  • New appointments at Herdbuoys eKapa - more info
  • Lloyd Orr Communications boosts tourism representation team - more info
  • New editorial appointments at Business Report and Pretoria News - more info
  • David Shmukler has been appointed General Manager at Forecourt Media.
  • Grant Phillips has been appointed Sales Manager at Clear Channel Independent Africa.
  • Glen Thompson joins DUO Marketing + Communications - more info
  • New breakfast team at Kaya FM - more info
  • Ben Rootman joins Junxion Communications - more info
  • John Dobson has been appointed Chairman of 365 Digital Publishing - more info
    More...  Submit news


  • Events to diarise
    Negotiation Skills - IMM GSM, Durban, 16 Feb
    This highly popular three-day course is aimed at equipping you with the tools for interest-based negotiation.

    Marketing Planning for Profit and Value - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 16 Feb
    Marketers need to understand the financial impact of their marketing plans.

    The Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Sandton, 16 Feb
    Hands-on advice and guidelines on public relations' most powerful tool!

    HP Graphics Launch - HP, Gauteng, 17 Feb
    HP invites you to an exciting product showcase that offers you a complete solution from beginning to end.

    Trust me, I'm a journalist - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 21 Feb
    A half-day workshop on accountability, credibility and journalism.

    2005 Cape Town, AAA School of Advertising - Part-time Marketing Courses - AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town, 21 Feb
    The AAA School of Advertising (Cape Town) is offering a number of specialised executive training modules, on a part-time basis.

    Project Management - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 21 Feb
    This two-day programme is aimed at providing the marketer with the important tools of modern management for big jobs, unique jobs and jobs that require special skills.

    Writers Write - The Write Co, Sandton, 21 Feb
    Enhance your writing skills and publish

    Presentation Skills - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 24 Feb
    This two-day programme is aimed at providing you with insight into the dynamics of effective presentation.

    Using Perception Measurement to Develop an Effective Communications Strategy. - PR-Net Gauteng, Westcliff, Johannesburg, 24 Feb
    PR-Net Gauteng is proud to host Clive Webster, Senior Partner and founder of the 21-year old specialist perception measurement firm, Objectivity talking about Using Perception Measurement to Develop an Effective Communications Strategy.

    Clean as a Bone - The Write Co, Sandton, 24 Feb
    The ultimate entry level editing workshop.

    Think London listening breakfast - Cape IT Initiative, Cape Town, 25 Feb
    Mike Gourlay of Think London will be presenting a Listening Breakfast at the UUNET Bandwidth Barn on Feb 25th at 9:30.


    Upcoming events
  • Handling The Media - IAJ, Johannesburg, 14 Feb
  • Launch of Eventco CC - Eventco CC., Witbank, 14 Feb
  • Event Management - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 14 Feb
  • Fast Track Programme for Direct and Interactive Marketers - 40 Hours - IMM GSM, Johannesburg / Cape Town, 14 Feb
  • AAA School of Advertising Cape Town - Part-time Marketing Courses - AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town, 14 Feb
  • AAA School Part Time Marketing Higher Diploma 2005 - AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town, 14 Feb
  • Courses at the IAJ for March (Print Department) - IAJ, Parktown/Johannesburg, 15 Feb
  • SABC Careers, Education and Training Faire - SABC, Jhb, Pta, PE, Ctn, 15 Feb
  • Global Marketing - Practical Export Marketing - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 15 Feb
  • Effective Creativity for your Business - HBD Venture Capital, Johannesburg, 15 Feb
  • More...  Submit an event


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    Jobs offered    Specialising in Media Sales, Advertising
    and Marketing placements
    OPEN DOOR Recruitment:
    Web and Database Developer - Cape Town
    Do you eat, sleep and drink ASP.Net and database development? High-profile online media publisher looking to appoint someone with experience and passion for long-term challenging position. - read more...

    Marketing Coordinator - Johannesburg
    To work on Mindset Network's Health TV Channel to organise marketing events, design, write and coordinate production of print, web and broadcast marketing materials. - read more...

    Copywriter - ATL - Johannesburg - N Suburbs
    Award-winning Creative with a sharp quill and ability to think out of the box. Opportunity to let your creative juices flow working on a highly prestigious International Brand. - read more...

    Account Executive - Randburg
    For growing yet established Public Relations consultancy. Exciting opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and PR abilities and grow with the company. - read more...

    Bookkeeper / office administration - Cape Town
    High-profile online media publisher in a fast growth phase is looking to appoint a bookkeeper to join its young and talented team. - read more...

    Camera & Sound Professionals -
    Generations is looking for a passionate and highly skilled multi-camera studio crew for its new season starting 01 April 2005. - read more...

    Sales Executive - Cape Town
    Internet AdSales seeks an experienced, dynamic sales person with 2-3 years online marketing/sales experience. Must be presentable, confident, articulate, dynamic and extremely motivated. - read more...

    Press Officer - Cape Town
    Good press contacts and a network within the national media? Experience in creating media strategies and implementing them? Excellent writing skills? Good people skills? - read more...

    New Business Sales Executive - Johannesburg
    Dynamic new business development executive required for small design, promotion and advertising agency. Basic plus performance-based commission. - read more...

    Image Ambassador - Sandton
    Advertising and Marketing company in Sandton seeking vibrant, well spoken, well groomed individuals to represent the professional Hair & Skincare Industries. Huge growth opportunities as the Co. is expanding nationally. - read more...

    Personal Assistant - JHB Northern
    Red Rocket is a dynamic creative agency based Kyalami Business Park. Stimulating environment where we have fun doing serious stuff. MD seeks organised, professional PA to match our corporate image. - read more...

    Middleweight/Senior Graphic Designer - Durban
    For Great Durban Agency. Relevant Qualifications and Highly Proficient in Freehand and Photoshop. Solid Conceptual and design skills, with a creative eye for detail. - read more...

    National Sales Manager - Publishing - Johannesburg
    A rare opportunity to join a listed Publishing Company in a Senior Sales Management capacity. Track record of high achievement in Newspapers/Magazines?... read further! - read more...

    Office Assistant - Sandton
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    Joburg.co.za
    Joburg.co.za is a dynamic online initiative providing up-to-date information on places to go, people to see and things to do in the Gauteng region. Comprising both a comprehensive website and weekly online newsletter, Joburg.co.za aims to transform the way Joburgers spend their free time.


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    Collyer Lessick & Associates
    CLA Eventing is one of the foremost innovators in eventing, with a commitment to bringing together the spirit, skills and energy of our people. This combination has won us a growing number of Blue-chip clients, and guarantees a ground-breakingly successful future.
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    Brand Power are 30-second FMCG branded infomercials - cost-effective, hardworking, quick-to-market, used globally in virtually every product category by leading multinational manufacturers and their advertising and media agencies to drive retail sales - and now available in South Africa.
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    MARKETING
       Added Value
       Aristos Marketing
       Citigate SA
       Conceptualise
       Exp.Momentum
       Expanding Branding
       GfK Marketing & Research
       Growth Partners
       Keynote Communications
       Magentasoft
       Marketel
       Outdoor Exchange
       PRIMAproximity
       Right Stuff
       stratplanning.com
       The Virtual Works
    ADVERTISING
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       Boom Town
       FCB Cape Town
       FCB South Africa
       Goldswain Global Advertising
       Joe Public
       King James
       Lowe Bull
       Red Cherry Advertising
       Red Cherry Television
    BRAND MANAGEMENT
       ChatROOM
       Superbrands
    BRANDING
       Enterprise IG
       HKLM
       Idea Engineers
       Interbrand Sampson
       Kemistry
    CRM
       HerdBuoys & Ramsay Communications Group
       Just Intelligent Business
    DIGITAL
       Acceleration
       Adobe SA
       Bandwidth
       Direct Distribution Services
       Fireworkx.com
       FLUX
       IOL New Media Sales
       KRAZYBOYZ
       Mimecast
       MPower New Media Sales
       Orijin New Media
       Prezence SA
       Stonewall Productions
       Student Village
       Ukubona
       VentureWeb Interactive
       White Wall Web
    EDUCATION AND TRAINING
       The Image Excellence Group
       Vega School
    EDUCATION/RECRUITMENT
       CCI Coaching Academy
       Concept Interactive
    EVENTING
       About Entertainment
       Biz Events
       Cafe Vacca Matta
       Collyer Lessick & Associates
       Fresh Strategy
       Gearhouse SA
       Hecate Corporate Theatre
       Maverick SA
       The Event Production Company
       The Invent Group
       True Colour Events
       Vodaworld Events
       Zhen Events
    MAGAZINES
       Homemakers Fair
       Media24 Womans Magazines
       The Other Guide
    MEDIA
       Altmedia
       The African Extension
    MULTIMEDIA
       Cybertrenz
       JD Consulting
       TEC Multi-Media
    NEWSPAPERS
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       Beeld
       City Press
       Rapport
       Sunday Sun
    ONLINE MARKETING
       Habari Media
       Kowabunga! Technologies
    OUT OF HOME
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       Primedia Face 2 Face
       Primedia Outdoor
       TBM
    PAPER MANUFACTURERS
       Sappi
    PHOTOGRAPHY
       Great Stock
    PORTAL
       Joburg.co.za
    POST-PRODUCTION
       Masters & Savant
    PRINTING
       ABC Press
       Businesscard Online
       Creda Communications
       Edition Publishers
       PrintAbility
    PRODUCTION
       New Faces South Africa
    PROMOTIONS
       Prompt-Pac & Promotions
       Wicked Promotions
    PUBLIC RELATIONS
       24-7 Solutions
       FHC Strategic Communications
       Gecko Communications
       Grapevine Communications
       Holland Park PR
       Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
       Livewired Communications
       The Learning Theatre
       The Lime Envelope
       The Red Phone
       The Write Co.
    PUBLISHING
       Affinity Publishing
       STE Publishers
       Top Companies Publishing
    RADIO
       Jacaranda 94.2fm
       YFM
    RECRUITMENT
       Ad Talent / Marketing Talent
       theWorksquad
    RESEARCH
       ACNielsen
       Bateleur Research Solutions
       Confluence Digital Research
       Eighty20
       FutureAntz
       Markinor
       Promotional Intelligence
       Research Surveys
       RITAG
       Synovate
    RETAIL
       Brand Power
       FMCG.CO.ZA
    STOCK LIBRARIES
       Gallo Images
    TV/FILM PRODUCTION
       Film Resource Unit
       Fresh Eye Film Productions
       Frieze Films
       Gauteng Film Office
       Giant Films
       Heat Castings
       Krishna Smiles Flowers Bloom
       Ochre Moving Pictures
       Picture Tree
       Sithengi Film and Television Market
       Suburban Films
       Terraplane
       Velocity Films
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