| No Comment |  Despite that fact that we didn't achieve Oscar glory this year, who could not but feel a sense of pride as we heard "'Yesterday' - from South Africa" announced up there with the rest of the foreign films at the annual Academy Awards on Sunday/Monday. Well done to the South African film industry! It was rather an action packed week last week, with wall-to-wall events and functions, such as the release of the rather dismal ABCs and the delicious Design Indaba. The week also included Bizcommunity.com's opening of satellite offices in Johannesburg! As part of our commitment to provide our readers with continual innovation, we are focusing this year on increased sales service and news provision, resulting in the need for an official base in Johannesburg. Bizcommunity.com is still headquartered at the Bandwidth Barn in Cape Town, where it has been since launching in 2001. The address of the Johannesburg Bureau, headed up by yours truly as Editor, is: Sutton Square, The Business Centre 1st Floor, cnr Gemsbok & 12th Avenue, Rivonia.
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
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SABC Education launches mobile dictionary
Design Indaba: Lifestyle trends of the year
Design Indaba: The future will be by visionary thinkers
Loerie Awards 2005 appoints Managing Director
And the 2004 Telkom ICT Journalist of the Year is...
Let's talk about Design
'Yesterday' team heads for the Oscars!
MTV base goes live in Africa with Nokia
The ABC of the latest circulation figures
Gauteng Business newspaper to inform SME decision makers
Decorex expands to Botswana
SA poised to capitalise on the growing US wine market
All the ABC winners and losers
Cinemark announces 2005 South African Cannes judges
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[Terry Levin] First slot of the last day of the Indaba is not a favourite for speakers, due to the rigors of the customary Thursday night party. The task went to Chip Kidd, famous New York book designer, who is a bit like all the characters out of Will and Grace rolled into one - only funnier.
The 'design' of the Construction New Media awards
[Sue Disler] With a record amount of entries in competition this year and categories being added and refined - it seems fitting that the Construction New Media Awards' association to the Design Indaba has allowed Design to become its quintessential criteria.
Design Indaba: Lifestyle trends of the year
[Terry Levin] If someone says something can't be improved on, he is not to be taken seriously. The word 'designer' has been applied to any more-or-less well turned out product - improvement to almost anything can be achieved by as little design as possible. This was the view of Dieter Rams, head of Braun in Germany since 1961, speaking at Design Indaba yesterday, Thursday, 24 February 2005, in Cape Town.
Design Indaba: The future will be by visionary thinkers
[Terry Levin] If the presentation Thursday of the co-founder of trend forecast company Future Laboratory, in the UK, Martin Raymond, is anything to go by, the future, through the rose spectacles of design at any rate, is looking exquisite. The new global consumer is self-actualised and buys for emotional, rather than rational reasons and products of the near future will need to anticipate this.
Let's talk about Design
[Terry Levin] A veritable feast of design, inspiration, innovation, creativity and skill is being showcased at Design Indaba 8, which was opened Wednesday, 23 February 2005, by, you've guessed it, Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rassool, with his customary sense of occasion and well chosen words about the importance of design in the transformation of our society. He reiterated the support of government and the DTI for the Indaba and design in general.
Cape IT Initiative develops the local creative sector with Qualia Group
Entrepreneurs in the creative sector will receive a boost this month when 10 businesses from the North West region of the UK attend the Design Indaba with the express purpose of connecting with local companies to create new business relationships, joint ventures and partnerships.
Sappi sponsors Design Indaba - Sappi
Sappi Fine Paper, the world's largest manufacturer of coated fine paper, is co-sponsoring this year's Design Indaba Conference and Expo to be held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre from 23 to 25 February 2005.
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Marketing | | US expert to give local marketers the key to top-notch plans
Andrew Ainslie, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a leading expert on the process of writing winning marketing plans will visit South Africa this month to host a high-level seminar at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB).
Proudly South African Homegrown Awards winners
Fifteen member companies were honoured for their achievement in proactively embracing the challenges presented by the rainbow nation at the Proudly South African Homegrown Awards 2004. The very first ceremony, held in Johannesburg, was fittingly opened by President Thabo Mbeki whose speech focused on building a sense of national pride amongst businesses.
The Marketing Circle launches "Thought Leaders Forum" in March
March 2005 will see the launch of a new concept hosted by the Marketing Circle entitled: "Thought Leaders Forum", as well as a launch into Johannesburg with events. With over 200 attendees to this monthly event in 2004 in Cape Town, the MC will be refreshing the focus slightly in 2005 from networking to value added networking with a panel of thought leaders.
ChatROOM steering print ad campaign for Maersk Sealand - ChatROOM
The young and up-coming agency ChatROOM communication and marketing is fast making their presence known in Cape Town's marketing circle. With their existing experience in the global logistic industry and their creative spirit and mind-set, the company recently secured the Maersk Sealand ad campaign 2005.
Bidorbuy launches affiliate programme
Bidorbuy, South Africa's online marketplace, has launched a new affiliate programme for its users that is designed to reward customers and members for buying and selling on its website.
Learners still available...
Bizcommunity.com and the AAA School of Advertising in Johannesburg and Cape Town gives sincere thanks to the industry for the wonderful reaction to our joint initiative to find places for the 2004 crop of learners on SETA learnerships. There are a small group that still need jobs, contact the Triple A on: +27 +11 781 2772.
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Advertising | | Internet AdSales celebrates its 2nd Birthday in March 2005 - Internet AdSales
Internet AdSales now conduct business in the Bandwidth Barn in the vibrant Cape Town CBD.
Saatchi's retains Peugeot account
Saatchi & Saatchi Johannesburg has secured the Peugeot Motors South Africa account in a three-way strategic and creative pitch. Saatchi has handled the account since Peugeot re-entered the South African market in January 2001.
Loerie Awards 2005 appoints Managing Director
The executive committee formed to take responsibility for the marketing communication industry's creative showcase, the Loerie Awards, has made significant strides in the race to ensure this year's event kicks off successfully in October, including the appointment of a Managing Director and the formation of a Section 21 company.
Lighting a fire with Kulula.com
Kulula.com briefed morrisjones&co to come up with a radio concept that communicates all the routes in the Kulula.com network - the airline now flies nine routes round South Africa, the newest routes being Jo'burg to East London and George to Cape Town. The concept developed uses the very recognizable music and style of the old Peter Stuyvesant commercials.
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Reading between the lines with Ogilvy
 The Department of Education estimates that between six and eight million South Africans are illiterate. That's 19% of our population, a frightening statistic for a country fighting to regain its economic foothold.
A cheeky poster campaign from Saatchi for YDE
Young Designers Emporium, better known as YDE, has embarked on a somewhat cheeky and controversial poster campaign to introduce their brand 'spanking' new fashion to consumers.
The 10 Don'ts of New Business Pitching
[Sid Peimer] Presenting to an audience for the first time can make us do some strange (and often unnecessary) things. Here are 10 pitfalls to avoid should you want to win the hearts and minds of new clients.
Meteoric rise of White Star Super Maize Meal - Aristos Marketing
 When Sasko Milling and Baking decided to consolidated its three regionally-based super maize meals into one superior, premium product for national distribution, it needed a winning recipe to make inroads into a market which had been dominated by two established opposition brands.
Cinemark announces 2005 South African Cannes judges
As South Africa's official representative for the Cannes International Advertising Festival, CineMARK is pleased to announce the list of industry leaders selected to represent South Africa as judges at the prestigious awards. This year the selected South African judges will adjudicate on the following panels: Film, Cyber, Direct Marketing and the newly introduced Radio category.
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How well do you know South Africa's brands? Test your knowledge - and have some fun at the same time - with a quiz on the website of Brands and Branding, South Africa's premier branding publication.
HKLM connects with Superbrands - HKLM
UK based Superbrands Limited, the world's leading independent arbiter of branding, has appointed Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) to help launch the first ever Superbrands project in South Africa.
Trojan ponies to bring wisdom and magic to Cape Town - Vega School
 In March 2005 Vega will be launching its Trojan ponies - a variety of creative and strategic part time and corporate training programmes, aimed mainly at members of industry and those working people wanting to enter it.
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Cinema | | 'Yesterday' team heads for the Oscars!
Producer Anant Singh and Director Darrell James Roodt are on their way to Los Angeles to attend the Academy Awards on Sunday, 27 February 2005 where their film, Yesterday has been nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Following them later this week will be co-producer Helena Spring and lead star Leleti Khumalo. Yesterday's nomination marks the first time that a South African film has received the coveted recognition from the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Design | | Media24 Digital rolls out new look - Code
Multiple award winning brand and design consultancy Code has consolidated all 7 of Media24 Digital's brands under a new, inclusive brand identity.
Auction to benefit Think
The South African Graphic Design Council (think) will auction an Apple eMac G4 and Adobe Creative Suite Premium, valued at R14 000, online to raise funds for the 2005 think Bursary programme. Donated by the Core Group and Adobe South Africa, the auction opens at 09:00 on 1 March and closes at 12:00, 11 March. Potential buyers should log onto www.think.org.za and click on the link to a featured mart hosted by Ananzi Auctions and powered by www.aucor.com to register to bid. Bidding will start at R100.
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Digital | | Brilliant start to new year for TEC Multi-Media - TEC Multi-Media
2005 has got off to a hectic start for TEC Multi-Media who are delighted to announce a plethora of diverse new clients and projects including the Netcare Night of the Stars gala awards evening.
Macromedia and DDS announce Coldfusion MX7 - Direct Distribution Services
 Macromedia and local distributor Direct Distribution Services (DDS) announced the immediate availability of Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7, previously code-named "Blackstone." The new version extends the Internet to mobile devices and delivers groundbreaking rich forms support, reporting, and printing solutions.
Special offer from DDS - Direct Distribution Services
From Feb 1st 2005, whilst stocks last, if you are a registered Adobe Photoshop user on version 5.5 and higher, you can purchase the new Corel Painter IX at the special upgrade price of only R2300.00 (inc VAT), saving you a massive R700.00 off the normal suggested retail price.
From mouse click to pen imaging: A quantum leap in digital design - Direct Distribution Services
Stephen Symons is an illustrator and educator. He may be considered as a leading member of Cape Town's digerati - pushing the envelope of digital design, creativity inspiring a new generation entering the creative industries, and reviewing digital imaging software products for Direct Distribution Services.
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Education/Recruitment | | Video analysis takes coaching to a powerful new level - CCI Coaching Academy
 Everyone knows that charisma and appearance are major factors for success in the competitive world of business today. This was the inspiration behind a discovery by Marc Steinberg, Master Personal and Executive Coach, Creative Consciousness International (CCI).
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Learn to build dynamic marketing plans that produce customer-focused results. Presented by international experts, Professors Andrew Ainslie and Steve Burgess.
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Eventing | | Power failure enhances eventful networking - The Event Production Company
 The Event Production Company and TEC Multi-Media recently treated some of their clients to a memorable night out on the town to enjoy the acclaimed Wheel of Life production by the Shaolin Monks.
Britney Spears curious in South Africa - Fresh Strategy
Fresh Strategy is proud to announce the launch of the new Britney Spears Curious range. This is the first time the product will be showcased in South Africa.
Decorex expands to Botswana
Exhibition organizers South Africa Rai have announced that the company is to launch leading décor and design expo Decorex SA in Botswana as part of a drive to bring the best of the best in African décor to the rest of the continent. Decorex Botswana will be hosted at the Gaborone International Convention Centre, The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort, from 21 to 24 October 2005.
ZHeN expands their business portfolio - Zhen Events
ZHeN Events decided to grow their business to include marketing, branding and CRM and in doing so, have landed the Syrex Intranets account.
Great start to the year for The Invent Group - The Invent Group
The Invent Group had a bumper start to the New Year when it was appointed to manage an event for the President of South Africa after the State of the Nation Address at Parliament, 11 February 2005.
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Magazines | | Advantage judging panel for 2004 AD mag Awards
Annually, the editorial team of Advantage, South Africa's leading advertising, media and marketing journal, invites skilled industry leaders to identify the 'best of breed' amongst all consumer magazine with ABC certification. For the past eight years the Advantage AD mag Awards has paid tribute to, and rewarded, excellence in consumer publishing.
Shape expands in tough female glossy category
Shape magazine has continued its steady growth in circulation, posting 54 407 for the July - Dec '04 ABC - an increase of 4.6% on the previous period. This reaffirms Shape's position as the leading health and beauty magazine in South Africa. The magazine also has the highest subscription base of all women's glossies - an incredible 26% of total circulation (over 14 000 paid subscribers).
people magazine goes glossy thanks to high circulation! - Caxton Magazines
 people magazine is celebrating its 19th year in publishing with a latest ABC of 105 535.
The building blocks of magazine publishing
[Sam Sneddon]  Publishing a magazine is best described as negotiating a tightrope set between two tall buildings. A fine balancing act is required to ensure that happy readers and advertisers deliver healthy returns, and ultimately happy shareholders. Publishing a youth magazine is as above, with the added complication of a tightrope that's under construction!
Media24 women's magazines lead the glossy market
Sarie has again emerged as the number one women's magazine in the country. The ABCs released Monday confirm Sarie's dominance over the many other English and Afrikaans women's titles - ABC's for the period July to December 2004 reveal a circulation of 137 970, up from the previous circulation of 136 953 for the period Jan to June 2004.
Saltwater GIRL - organic growth - Atoll Media
With a circulation growth of 582% in the three years, circulation is not what Saltwater GIRL magazine's publishers, Atoll Media, are excited about, but rather the fact that the readership growth has been constant and organic.
Cape's top tourist magazine hits the Internet - The Other Guide
The Other Guide, the Cape's quirky tourist guide handed to visitors at Cape Town airport, has launched an extensive Internet tourism portal - www.otherguide.co.za. The site sees
The Other Guide extending its horizons towards providing visitors to the country as a whole with a wealth of information.
Growth continues for Media24's business magazines
Media 24's business titles, Finance Week and Finansies & Tegniek have experienced a combined circulation growth of 35.8% despite the downward circulation trend worldwide amongst many business publications. According to the July - December 2004 ABC figures released last week, Finance Week increased from 13 692 (Jan - Jun 04) to 17 614, and Finansies & Tegniek from 10 386 to 15 089.
FHM up's its game in new ABCs
FHM, the powerhouse in the male lifestyle magazine category, has recorded a 12% year on year increase in the July to December 2004 ABC results. FHM's new ABC of 118 428 makes it by far the biggest brand in the men's magazine market. Comments UCM publishing director Louis Eksteen: "Although FHM's ABCs are very important to us and our loyal advertisers, we are especially proud of the way we have helped grow the men's lifestyle magazine category as well as being able to deliver a quality audience to advertisers."
SA Home Owner continues to expand
The release of the 2004 ABC figures earlier this week showed that SA Home Owner is the fastest growing magazine in the home interest sector, with a final circulation of 60 583 for 2004, a growth of 18% (9572), the magazine bucks the trend of falling circulations evidenced both in its sector, and in the industry as a whole. The magazine's increased dominance in its sector is further boosted in its increase in frequency, with the 15-year-old magazine now appearing on shelf 10 times each year.
Turning up the Heat
The Valentine's issue of Heat posted a new all-time sales record of 83 414 copies, its fifth sales target shattered since December. heat's circulation performance can be ascribed to three factors, according to publisher Kim Browne: "Innovation, Innovation, Innovation." heat's Valentine's issue sale came on the back of a special price-off promotion offering consumers a saving of R5 off the usual cover price of R14.95.
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Media | | And the 2004 Telkom ICT Journalist of the Year is...
Patricia McCracken of Caxton Magazines' Bona title is the overall winner of the Telkom ICT Journalist of the Year Awards for 2004. She wins a R25 000 prize and an expenses-paid overseas trip.
The ABC of the latest circulation figures
Do you know your Highway News from your Merebank Rising Sun newspaper? Or taken a walk on the Wildside with Opportunity magazines? The Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) has given Bizcommunity.com permission to publish the most pertinent data on all the newspapers and magazines surveyed. See full PDF files attached with everything you wanted to know on each newspaper and magazine in South Africa with an ABC certificate, for our reader's own analysis.
All the ABC winners and losers
The latest circulation figures for South Africa's main print titles, newspapers and magazines, have been released for the previous six month period (July-Dec 2004). Here are all the ABC winners and losers from Media Toolbox.
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| | | Wits and RCP Media blow their Vuvuzela - Rapport
Wits University and RCP Media a division of Media24 and publishers of Rapport, City Press and Sunday Sun are trumpeting the launch of an eight-page campus newspaper, Vuvuzela, produced by Journalism and Media Studies' students.
Gauteng Business newspaper to inform SME decision makers
 SME decision-makers in Gauteng can look forward to a new newspaper that will provide them with a myriad of relevant news, views and management insights to help them run their businesses more efficiently, when 'Gauteng Business' is launched on 1 March 2005 by Media24.
Early Edition free for all
 FREE 4 ALL, the national high school newspaper, now has a sibling — FREE 4 ALL Early Edition, an age-appropriate newspaper dedicated to senior primary school pupils. The full-colour tabloid is kicking off with a 100 000 print run. "Since our launch in 1996 we have been obliged to keep growing to meet demand," said Publishing Editor Barry Comber, "and it also became evident that there's so little looking after the reading and entertainment needs of 9 to 12-year-olds."
The Sun is shining brightly!
The Daily Sun was a winner in the latest ABCs, selling an average of 364 356 newspapers a day during July to December 2004. This was 62 491 up over the sales for the first six months of the year. It was also 128 970 up from the sales for the same period in 2003. And as Publisher Deon du Plessis points out: "Our latest audited sales, therefore, are just about equal to the figures for the Star, Sowetan and Citizen combined! And we are still growing fast. Our latest (unaudited) record sale, on Friday, 11 February 2005, was 461 885!
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 Airport Media have introduced exclusive and customized advertising opportunities around South Africa's major airports. This not only provides their clients with maximum exposure, but also the opportunity to save valuable money on production costs freeing up additional funds for media spend.
Primedia Outdoor unveils Cape Town's first PrimeLite - Primedia Outdoor
 Capitalising on the highly successful Gauteng launch of its popular new billboard format, PrimeLites, leading national outdoor advertising media owner, Primedia Outdoor, has migrated the medium to Cape Town.
Outdoor advertising contributes to Scandal's success - Primedia Outdoor
 Primedia Outdoor, the largest wholly South African owned national outdoor advertising company, recently posted a number of billboards throughout South Africa promoting leading broadcaster eTV's latest daily drama, Scandal.
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Production | | PlayStation Heats up the Casting - Heat Castings
 The gals at Heat Casting are thrilled at the coverage they have received for the phenomenal casting job they did on a package of international PlayStation commercials that were shot in South Africa recently, by world-renowned director, Danny Kleinman.
Hotel Rwanda nominated for Oscar Awards - Gauteng Film Office
In September 2004, Hotel Rwanda won the Grand Jury prize at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. Hotel Rwanda was shot almost entirely on location in Gauteng, and was also nominated for the Golden Globe Awards, which led them to the Oscars.
Leon Jacobs directs The Jupiter Drawing Room's new Sanlam campaign - Giant Films
 Giant Films' Leon Jacobs, directed The Jupiter Drawing Room's debut campaign for Sanlam. The three spots started flighting on Monday. Each commercial features a person at a juncture in their lives and then shows the viewer a glimpse of their train of thought.
Sunny side up for Egg
South Africa's Egg production company has yet again been included in The Gunn Report. Described as 'arguably adlands most highly prized accolade' by Campaign magazine, the recently released Gunn Report for 2004 lists Egg as one of the 100 most awarded production companies worldwide. Director, Lawrence Hamburger's SABC1 commercial also received recognition amongst the world's top 100 spots of the year.
Happy days for Suburban Films
The Gunn Report, recognized as the international authority on worldwide league tables for the advertising industry, awards an accolade to Suburban Films, including as one of its top 100 international campaigns for 2004: the spot 'Village/Old Man' from production hotshop Suburban Films' multi award winning partnership, Miles Goodall (Director/Cinematographer) and Linda Notelovitz (Creative Producer).
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The best that the public relations sector has to offer will arrive at La Toscana, Monte Casino, on 17 March 2005, to find out who will get top honours in the local industry's premier award, the Prisa Prism Awards.
PR Connections becomes independent
Local press relations and marketing specialist, PR Connections, has announced a management buy-out effective from 1 December 2004. The company is now wholly owned by Alison McDonald as 100% shareholder and is no longer a subsidiary of Adcorp Holdings. This was effected by a sale of shares agreement concluded this week.
Do you want to write a book? - The Write Co.
The Write Co is proud to announce another published author. Sarah Bullen's Hey Baby (Oshun) was launched this month.
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With the Academy Awards this past Sunday, a comprehensive set of insights was released by several VNU businesses.
Research career stimulates and challenges the bright
After decades with an almost dowdy employment image, the increasingly sophisticated and scientific market research industry internationally has begun to impress upon bright young prospects that they can play major role in corporate and political decision making by making it a career option.
Has 'Sideways' put wine sales on an upward trajectory? - ACNielsen
ACNielsen examines sales trends since the release of the popular Academy Award-nominated movie, "Sideways".
ACNielsen brings new enhancements to industry-leading liquor store channel information service - ACNielsen
ACNielsen US has announced that it has expanded the market coverage of its LiquorTrack information service as part of the just-completed second phase of an overall service enhancement project.
RITAG peer review shows black business is capable - RITAG
Black market research companies can deliver, if only they were given the opportunity. This was the finding of the peer review held recently by the Research Industry Transformation Action Group (RITAG), as part of the process of drafting a transformation charter for the industry.
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Retail | | NBL shines at Proudly SA Awards
 National Brands Limited (NBL), a subsidiary of AVI, has scooped the first Proudly South African Homegrown Company of the Year Award. The awards, held on 19 February 2005, at the Atlas Studios in Johannesburg, recognised NBL's four year brands commitment to the Proudly SA campaign.
adidas by Stella McCartney SS 05 collection hits Retail
The first adidas by Stella McCartney collection is available at Retail as of this week. The first true Sport Performance Design range for Women will be available in high end department stores in the US and Japan, as well as in adidas sport performance stores all over the world from mid-February 2005.
SA poised to capitalise on the growing US wine market
Emboldened by a 59% year-on-year growth in sales volumes of Cape wines to the US for 2004 and a much heightened interest from leading US wine importers, Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is marshalling a significant portion of its resources into building sales in what is set to become the world's biggest wine market by 2008.
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Sponsorship | | SK Media takes 30% stake in Frontiers Group Africa
Black-owned investment holding company SK Media announced last week that it had acquired a 30% stake in Frontiers Group Africa, part of UK-based sponsorship company Frontiers Group Limited, with a view to increasing this stake to 100% in the next two years. Frontiers Group Africa is a sponsorship and broadcast solutions company specialising in sponsorship strategy, packaging and execution.
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SABC Education, in partnership with the Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA) and black empowerment ICT Company, Biza Telecoms (Pty) Ltd, has launched the SABC Education Mobile Dictionary, MobiDic - a first in South Africa.
MTV base goes live in Africa with Nokia
 Nokia and MTV base, MTV's new pan-African music television service have signed a major integrated marketing deal designed to build connections between Nokia and African youth. Rolling out from February 2005, the multi-pronged marketing campaign encompasses on-air sponsorship of MTV's youth culture magazine programme, MTV base Live, together with an exclusive pan-African party tour - MTV base Live - the hottest party tour in Africa!
KWV sponsors new KykNet show
KWV House of Brandy has come on as a broadcast sponsor of KykNet's new 13-episode reality television show, Instink. Shot on location at the Ka'Ingo Private Reserve, Instink began broadcasting on KykNet on the 13 January 2005 and features a group of spirited and adventurous South African celebrities testing their survival skills in the African bush.
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New accounts | | VWV Kicks eBucks into 2005 - more infoChatROOM steering print ad campaign for Maersk Sealand - more infoFishfinger, the global fashion brand, has appointed Lunch as their agency of record.New business gains for Grey Worldwide SA - more infoCLA awarded Sun City's Extravaganza - more infoBrandhouse partners with Global Vision to launch its Intranet - more info
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Events to diarise | | Light in the Jungle - The Write Co, Sandton, 28 Feb
A guide to sub-editing for the print media.
SANGONeT ''ICTs for Civil Society'' Conference and Exhibition 2005 - Fourways, Jhb, 01 Mar
The conference will focus on the information communication technology (ICT) challenges facing the South African NGO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and experiences.
Magazine Design & Layout: Do's and Don'ts - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 01 Mar
A one-day workshop brought to you by Print Media SA.
Freshness Fridays Ideashops - Ideafarm, Cape Town, 01 Mar
Let us coach you through specific techniques of creative thinking, linking all tools taught to practical realities that one faces everyday.
''Thought Leaders Forum'' launch - The Marketing Circle, Cape Town, 02 Mar
March 2005 will see the launch of a new concept hosted by the Marketing Circle entitled: "Thought Leaders Forum".
Out-maneuvering your opposition, Sun Tzu-style - a talk by Richard Duncan - SAMRA Cape, Cape Town, 03 Mar
SAMRA Cape invites its members and guests to our first breakfast function of the year.
ABC of Event Management - MBIZO Events, Durban - Riverside Hotel, 04 Mar
Two day workshop on event management featuring Merle Whale author of the ABC of Event Management Book.
Pitch & Publisher - The Write Co, Sandton, 05 Mar
An introduction to writing for the Print Media in South Africa.
New Media in the 21st Century - IMM GSM, 14 Park Rd, Richmond, 07 Mar
Delegates will leave the 5-day course with a clear understanding of the theory and practice of eMarketing, and will be well positioned to immediately apply their skills in the workplace.
Investigative Journalism - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 07 Mar
A two-day workshop aimed at juniors/intermediates.
Basic Business Finance for Sales and Marketing Professional - IMM GSM, Durban, 07 Mar
This two-day programme is aimed at providing the non-financial manager with insight into the complexities of finance, management accounting and costing.
The Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Sandton, 09 Mar
How to write an effective press release in just 1 day!
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Upcoming events | | | 2005 Marketing Short Courses - AAA School of Advertising Cape, Cape Town, 28 FebPersuasion and Negotiation Skills - marcus evans SA, Johannesburg, 28 FebPrinciples of Graphic Design - Part time module - AAA School of Advertising - CT, Cape Town, 28 FebLight in the Jungle - The Write Co, Sandton, 28 FebNQF Level 4: Sharpen your Direct and Interactive Marketing Skills - 3 Days - IMM GSM, Johannesburg & Cape Town, 28 FebSAARF Training Seminars 2005 - SAARF, , 01 MarEffective media release writing - PRISA, , 01 MarKid Power - IQPC, Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, 01 MarArt Direction Course - AAA School of Advertising , 444 Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, 01 MarDress for Success - , Johannesburg, 01 Mar | More... Submit an event
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Bizcommunity.com is looking to appoint a dedicated National Sales Executive to run its JHB Sales Office. - read more...
Managing Editor - Lifestyle Mag - N Suburbs - Johannesburg
International LIFESTYLE magazine. Urgently seeking to appoint Managing Editor who will be responsible for leading overall editorial and strategic direction of the magazine. - read more...
Field Sales Manager - Cape Town
A challenging role within FMCG sales for a results-driven person who thrives on success. Reporting to Regional Sales Manager, responsibilities include planning, organising, leading and control of sales force. - read more...
Senior Researcher x 2 - Johannesburg
ForgeAhead is growing its research division and is looking for two senior researchers, preferably with ICT experience. The successful candidates will use their skills and passion to deliver on challenging projects. - read more...
Head of Research - Affirmative position - Johannesburg
ForgeAhead requires a Head of Research for their expanding Research division. The successful incumbent must have extensive research and management skills. Join our dynamic organisation and share our passion. - read more...
Account Executive - Senior (BEE) - Sandton
For leading consultancy. Must have excellent media relations and writing abilities. Client liaison skills crucial. Strategic experience an advantage. - read more...
Senior Account Executive - Johannesburg
Media 24 Limited t/a NLD24, distributors of newspapers and leaflets is searching for a person with relevant Marketing experience to join their team in the Gauteng Region. - read more...
Account Executives & Account Managers - PR - Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg
The Career Guru is seeking dynamic and talented AE and AM candidates for available PR positions. We need excellent writers with strong media relations and strategic abilities. - read more...
Copywriter - middle weight - Sandton
Dynamic, creative and fast paced copywriter sought for leading full service agency to work on prestigious financial services account. - read more...
Media24 Digital Sales Executive/Coordinator - Johannesburg / Auckland Park
Energetic self starter required to assist key account manager in marketing a customised internet news service to medium to large corporates in the Johannesburg region. - read more...
Graphic Designer/Production Assistant - Sandton
We require a motivated and diciplined individual with a minimum of 1 to 2 years experience, who can work under pressure to deadline in strick corporate environment. - read more...
Junior DTP - Johannesburg
Permanent position Sandton. Salary negotiable with Exp. Must have some exposure to coral, photoshop and designing layouts. Benefits include undercover parking and subsidised pension. - read more...
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Quote of the day | | "Every time an Oscar is given out, an agent gets his wings." - Kathy Bates
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"Design is the contrast of the core of limitations therefore there are no boundaries. It is simply an interpretation of creativity." - Jenaiha Woods
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"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart ... Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." - Carl Jung
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"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours." - Hunter S. Thompson, 1937 - 2005.
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