| Headlines | Retail retains its strength, as adspend tops R14billion
Cannes Lions 2005 Media and Cyber judges announced
ADvantage ADmag Awards honour top SA magazines
Finalists announced in the 2005 Frewin, McCall & Joel Mervis Competitions
Local production wins at Miami Film Festival
Highveld says farewell to Revin John
South African Satisfaction Index 2005 results
First annual SA Blogawards
Gold award for Takalani Sesame's Kami
SA RAI becomes Thebe Exhibitions
Nokia celebrates with MTV's first pan-African music channel
| Retail retains its strength, as adspend tops R14billion
Nielsen Media Research AIS/Adex reports higher disposable income underpinned by low inflation, a stable currency and record-high business confidence levels, are among the reasons why advertising spending in 2004 increased by a healthy 22%, up from R11.6 billion in 2003 to R14.2 billion and topping the 20% growth recorded in 2003.
Local production wins at Miami Film Festival
 Red Dust, the gripping Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) suspense drama, has been awarded the coveted Audience Prize at the Miami International Film Festival.
Highveld says farewell to Revin John
Popular presenter Revin John and his co-host Lloyd de Bruin will be leaving Joburg based radio station 94.7 Highveld Stereo after six years of presenting the 7pm to 10pm weekday show.
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Marketing | | ''I'm thirsty!'' - and your point is?
[Lehan Stemmet] "Right! So what do you actually want mister client?" How many times have you asked that in only the THIRD meeting?
Women celebrate a decade of success
 The Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award celebrates its milestone tenth anniversary this year as a major initiative for National Women's Day and will again announce an overall winner selected from the category winners.
Happy employees, happy customers
[Doug Leather] Great leaders recognise that the success of their brands depends on their people. To have happy, satisfied and loyal customers, employees must be happy, satisfied and loyal. Customers experience a brand at a personal level through their interactions with customer-facing employees.
Calling all women entrepreneurs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has commissioned a research project that aims to assess the current status of women in business in Southern Africa.
South African Satisfaction Index 2005 results - Synovate
In its fourth year of existence, the 2005 SAS Index has measured two new industries - Medical Schemes and Municipalities - revealing that, overall, these industries have a big gap for improvement potential.
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Advertising | | Cannes Lions 2005 Media and Cyber judges announced
CineMARK, the official South African representative of the Cannes International Advertising Festival, brings you the latest news direct from Cannes. The International Advertising Festival recently announced this year's Media Lions and Cyber Lions jury members.
Individuals brand Hansa
Hansa Pilsener's new advert is the fifth in a series with provocative lines such as "I Hate Hansa" and "I Hate being Black/White" and is a campaign about individuality, about judging others on who they are - not on some preconceived stereotype.
Y&R makes American Swiss rock
In an age where the consumer is exposed to a myriad of advertising messages on an hourly basis, brands today must work harder to stand apart from their competitors and to successfully move their chosen market.
Those Jordan shoes are back
 In a fashion market as unique and innovative as our own, where new labels and designers appear each day and international names flood our boutiques, how does a once comfortable, South African household brand resurrect itself after years of silence?
Action men need protection to avoid a dressing down - Lowe Bull
 Shield deodorant keeps you protected, in any situation, mental or physical - this is the message portrayed in the latest television commercial by advertising agency, Lowe Bull.
Clio Va Va Voom parties - Even more chic with Café d'Afrique! - Red Cube Agency
 Renault and David Gresham Records have done it again. Last year the two collaborated to launch the chart-topping Palace Lounge presents Café D'Afrique - the Clio Va Va Voom Edition and the Clio Va Va Voom Parties.
Porky Hefer to lead Lowe Bull Creativity - Lowe Bull
Porky Hefer, Creative Director of Lowe Bull - Cape Town, has been appointed as Group Creative Director for the Lowe Bull group.
Rama - A good start to the day - Lowe Bull
 Advertising agency, Lowe Bull was recently briefed to come up with a campaign that would promote the Unilever vision of 'vitality' for its brand - Rama Goodstart.
Saatchi & Saatchi team up with Mukunda - Krishna Smiles Flowers Bloom
 Saatchi & Saatchi Cape's creative director Conn Bertish has teamed up with Krishna Smiles - Flowers Bloom director, Mukunda, to shoot their new Metropolitan Life commercial.
Powerade delivers vital strength - Lowe Bull
 Powerade is the official sports drink of the Pick 'n Pay Argus cycle tour, and advertising agency - Lowe Bull, appropriately leveraged Powerade with the tour using the television and outdoor mediums.
DDB sets sharp learning curve to ad making process
DDB recently held its first-ever SA Advertising Training Programme to educate clients about the creative process while providing a hands-on learning environment for new advertising graduates. Four new grads and a team from DDB Mozambique took up the five-day challenge, leaving with a deeper understanding of advertising processes and logistics.
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| | | Transforming Unisa SBL's brand identity
 The University of South Africa's Graduate School of Business Leadership - the largest business school in Africa - unveiled its new brand identity this week after a broad collaborative process.
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A brand revolution is about to take place. It comes to SA as part of a global tour of 31 countries. The BRAND sense Symposium is based on branding guru Martin Lindstrom's global research project & groundbreaking new book BRAND sense.
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CRM | | Loyalty not dead in South Africa
South African consumers love belonging to loyalty programmes, yet the concept of retailers rewarding consumer loyalty is in its infancy in South Africa, according to a recent MasterCard Southern Africa survey.
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Design | | Design competition for North West Province's new Mace
In an attempt to increase public participation, the North West Provincial Legislature is calling on all citizens to submit ideas for the design of a new Mace for the North West Province.
Code positions top Gauteng estate agency for national launch - Code
What do you do when you turn 35? Top Gauteng real estate agency Jawtiz got a complete makeover - courtesy of multiple award-winning brand and design consultancy Code.
Adobe accelerates print, web and mobile publishing workflows with introduction of Adobe CS2 - Adobe SA
 Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced a new release of Adobe Creative Suite, the powerhouse design environment that revolutionised print and Web workflows for creative professionals worldwide.
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Digital | | Governments must move beyond eGovernment initiatives to enhance customer service
Despite investing billions of dollars moving services and information resources online, governments around the world are still struggling to meet citizens' growing expectations for better customer service, according to the results of a study released this week by Accenture.
First ever ''Made-for-Mobile'' screenings ready to roll
The inaugural "Made-for-Mobile Screenings," produced in association with Vodafone live!, will take place at MIPTV featuring MILIA, the world's audiovisual and digital content market, on Wednesday 13 April 2005 in Cannes. The event will showcase programming from companies who have produced video content specifically designed for mobile distribution.
First annual SA Blogawards
[Richard Mulholland]  With blogging growing in participation and credibility both internationally, and locally. It was time for the SA Blogging community to start celebrating some of its success - This celebration took the form of the SA Blogawards.
Ruda Landman endorses Cellfind Look4help
Vehicle hijacking is an everyday occurrence in South Africa and the latest Cellfind Look4help TV ad uses the reality of this disturbing trend to make consumers sit up and watch.
Stonewall launches web site for Red Bull SnapShot contest - Stonewall Productions
The Web site forms the foundation of an extreme sports photographic contest, which allows amateur and professional photographers to showcase their extreme and free sports snaps online at www.redbullsnapshot.com.
First South African affiliate network launches - Will they revolutionize online marketing? - Kowabunga! Technologies
According to the Online Publishers Association the South African online advertising industry grew by 136% in the last year and advertisers spent more than R116 Million online.
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Direct Marketing | | 2005 Cannes Lions Direct Marketing Jury announced
CineMARK, the official South African representative of the Cannes International Advertising Festival, has announced the 2005 Lions Direct Marketing jury members on behalf of the organisers of the 52nd International Advertising Festival.
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Education and Training | | Communication is key to cultural transformation - The Image Excellence Group
Globalisation is posing new challenges for corporate South Africa with the successful integration of a plethora of mixed cultures into one cohesive team proving to be more difficult than originally anticipated.
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Eventing | | SA RAI becomes Thebe Exhibitions
Local exhibition organiser South Africa RAI has changed its name to Thebe Exhibitions, following the acquisition by Thebe Tourism Group of a 70% stake in the company in November last year.
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20 - 22 April 2005, Lord Charles, Somerset West
In this hands-on, very interactive course, your facilitator's goal will be to teach you local and global best practice CRM strategies that you can successfully implement in your workplace.
For more information about this conference, contact Hennie Potgieter: (011) 516 1073 / henniep@marcusevanssa.com.
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Magazines | | Avroy Shlain wins Marie Claire beauty award
Avroy Shlain's CRT Ampoules, part of the CRT (Cell Revitalisation Therapy) range of anti-ageing treatments has been elected as the winner of the prestigious Marie Claire South Africa's Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute 2005. Avroy Shlain beat almost 30 beauty houses to land the title as the best local beauty product.
City agency launches premier arts and entertainment magazine - 'Culture'
 Du Toit Majola, city based agency, together with the JDA (Johannesburg Development Agency) is launching a new arts and entertainment magazine for Joburg CBD and surrounds.
ADvantage ADmag Awards honour top SA magazines
Ramsay Son & Parker was awarded Publisher of the Year, while Sumien Brink Editor of Visi, Plascon Colour and Woolworths Taste took the hotly contested Editor of the Year title at the ADvantage ADmag Awards held on Thursday 7 April 2005 at the Inanda Club, Inanda.
Lunar Dragon Publishing takes two leading youth magazines to new heights
 Lunar Dragon Publishing has taken two of their leading youth magazines - Barbie and TeenZone - to new heights with exciting improvements made to both publications.
National Geographic Kids gives back
 National Geographic Kids Magazine will donate R10 from every subscription sold in April to the SPCA branch nearest to the donator's town or city, so that all branches benefit from the drive.
Big plans for FHM's 100 sexiest
South Africa's biggest magazine promotion, the annual FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World, is aiming to break all circulation records again this year and will be targeting a sale of 160 000 copies of the July poll issue.
Biker Lifestyle launches Rock Zone
Biker Lifestyle, the second largest biking magazine in SA, has launched music magazine, Rock Zone. The magazine will cater to all fans of rock music, and will profile a range of artists from Adult Contemporary to Metal. In addition, content will include album reviews, music industry features, gig guides and exciting competitions. Rock Zone will begin life as a supplement within Biker Lifestyle Magazine but will become a stand alone magazine within the year.
Weg passes 20 000 subscriber mark and celebrates first birthday
 South Africa's first Afrikaans outdoor and travel magazine Weg toasted its first birthday at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees in Oudtshoorn with a new name, its highest recorded ABC figures and a subscriber base of over 20 000. Editor Bun Booyens says readers continue to buy Weg for its unique, inherently Afrikaans style and content - a magazine which has filled the gap in the market for a practical outdoor guide, offering affordable destinations for everyone, with emphasis on family breaks and holidays.
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Media | | Gary Player to launch golf 'bible'
Democracy and growing economic empowerment is causing a revolution in golf: women now comprise half of all players, more than a third of golfers are black and in the last year membership of the Professional Golfers Association has more than trebled.
Autolocator launches in print
Autolocator, the online vehicle search facility, is set to boost sales significantly with the expansion of its service to include print in the form of a monthly magazine distributed free.
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The Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB) constantly monitors trends that advance retail and insert advertising in community newspapers. "We keep abreast of developments that may benefit our clients and grasped the opportunity to send an NAB delegate to attend the recent Advertising & Research Foundation (ARF) conference in America," says NAB Joint Managing Director Gill Randall.
Finalists announced in the 2005 Frewin, McCall & Joel Mervis Competitions
The criteria for these prestigious newspaper industry publishing awards, organised by the Newspaper Association of South Africa, were set by the industry to encourage and recognise publishers who excel in producing quality products to the industry. This year, for the first time in the history of the competition, three of the finalists in the Frewin competition are newspapers with a circulation less than 50 000.
POST reaches record circulation - Fabig & Pead Marketing
POST's position as the community newspaper of choice for the Indian market has been confirmed by achieving a record sale on the eve of its 50th year in print.
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 Alliance Media recently installed a massive three faced building wrap in the heart of the Sandton business district for Distel's "Flight of the Fish Eagle" brand.
New media opportunities from Forecourt
Maximising impact for advertisers at petrol stations nationwide and complementing its big screen advertising, Forecourt Media has added a variety of new ambient and interactive media options to its media platform.
Off The Wall expanding portfolio to golf courses - Off The Wall
 In partnership with SwingEazy and GOLFCOM, Off The Wall now offer a unique branding medium that will be placed at targeted holes and in club houses at golf courses throughout the country.
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Printing | | Finding your dream job has just been made easier - Creda Communications
Creda Communications, one of the country's leading graphic communications companies has just simplified your quest by adding a whole new section to their website to assist hopeful applicants.
Face of local Investor Relations set to change - Creda Communications
The ever-evolving South African investor communications industry recently saw the launch of a new financial communications company, which promises to change the face of local Investor Relations.
Exciting new plate from Konica Minolta - Kemtek
 Tune into an interview with Kemtek Imaging Systems Chairman, Vivian Rudaizky and their Managing Director, Cedric Manson.
Top speakers at the Impumelelo B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice Conference - Top Companies Publishing
Top speakers from key government departments and corporates have joined Top Companies Publishing in a synergy that'll see your questions on Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and the Codes of Good Practice aired, address and debated.
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Production | | Mafube Publishing acquires Tenaka's Tribe - Tenakas Tribe
Mafube Publishing, BEE leaders in publishing in South Africa, and publishers of Sawubona (SAA's in-flight glossy magazine) and Enterprise Magazine (South Africa's premier Black Entrepreneurship publication) have acquired 51% of creative design and production house, Tenakas Tribe.
Infidels photography news - infidels (creative representation)
By now you should have seen Crispian Plunkett's creative Cell C campaign, splashed over billboards nationwide by Network. Read more about the latest and greatest from our very talented artists!
Terraplane director wins at Asia's Ad Fest awards - Terraplane
 Nicolas Hester, a director with production company, Terraplane, recently won a bronze award at Ad Fest - an awards ceremony held in Thailand in March to recognise advertising excellence in the Asian Pacific region.
Frieze Films closes Cape Town office - Frieze Films
Production company, Frieze Films has taken the decision to close its Cape Town branch at the end of April 2005 and to operate solely from the Johannesburg office.
Million rand model search package - New Faces South Africa
 2004 saw the launch of New Faces South Africa, as well as the launch of their hugely successful model search contest. The contest reached media values beyond expectation by delivering a media package worth R970 000.
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Lange Strategic Communications has formed a staff empowerment share scheme which will effectively put 51% of the company's shares in the hands of its staff.
The Write Co - Adding courses and destinations all the time - The Write Co.
The Write Co is constantly evolving into the company that offers writers, advertisers and PR practitioners everything they need to communicate the best they can.
Spectrum appoints Grapevine Communications - Grapevine Communications
Spectrum Visual Networks (SVN), who are leading the way in mobilising digital media in South Africa, have appointed Grapevine Communications to handle their media liaison.
Turn up the power of radio - Quo Vadis Communications
Quo Vadis Communications is offering a radio script-writing course that will give you the tools to communicate effectively with your marketspace through the reach of the dynamic medium of radio.
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| | | OFM gives away R2-million prize
OFM, in partnership with Woodland Hills wildlife estate, has launched the richest radio competition in central South Africa, giving one lucky OFM listener a new home valued at R2-million.
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Recruitment | | Doing criminal record checks when hiring
EMPS, South Africa's oldest reference checking company, reported its highest level on criminal record hits in 3 years, at 7.6% for the month of March 2005. At least 7 out of every hundred candidates checked had a previous conviction.
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| | | SAMRA Convention on track to present top quality papers
The 2005 Southern African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA) Convention will be held at the spectacular Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch from the 11th to the 14th of May. The convention's theme, "Fact, Fantasy & Fiction", lends itself well to a broad spectrum of people, from research suppliers to research users.
In-store promoter vs brand ambassador: Which one is representing your brand? - Promotional Intelligence
 Most Saturdays, the Promotional Intelligence team spends time in-store checking out promotional activity. We particularly choose Saturdays as we are more likely to come across in-store promoters who are recorded as part of the Promotional Intelligence audit.
Take your brand for a health check
The SA developed Conversion Model, a global first, is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary as the world's leading measurement of brand health. Now available in 120 countries, the model has been used in over 6 000 projects across all sectors with pharmaceuticals and information technology strong upcoming categories. Recent additions to the database include wool farming, farm supplies, construction work and organic food stores which show that the Conversion Model can be applied to any product/service category.
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Retail | | Two women take the helm at the Franchise Association of Southern Africa
For the first time in the history of FASA, two women have been appointed to the helm of the association. Brenda Macqueen takes over the Chairmanship of FASA and Vera Valasis has been appointed as the association's Executive Director. Kobus Oosthuizen takes up the position of Vice-Chairman.
Create winning shopper solutions at the POP by investing in Shopper Diary
 Inperspective Market Research Consultancy and Glendinning Management Consultants have teamed up to add value to the industry by addressing key consumer to shopper insights.
7-Eleven Supreme Court appeal successful
The judgement in the Supreme Court of Appeal last month in favour of 7-Eleven's appeal against a 2004 High Court judgement, means that the monies - in the region of R25-million - withheld from 7-Eleven Corporation by disgruntled franchisees, pending the outcome of the Appeal Court case, will now have to be paid to the company.
Brand Power - A trusted message or manipulating advertising? - Brand Power
"Helping you buy better". That's Brand Power's mantra heard around the world almost every night of every week. In 9 countries, Grocery Buyers are offered outwardly independent advice and recommendations across a whole host of branded FMCG products.
SA wines leaving Footprint in USA
The local wine range Footprint is making giant strides in the USA after securing a prestigious listing on Royal Caribbean Cruiselines - a fleet of 20 luxury liners operating primarily from Miami. Footprint and Fort Simon wines are the only two South African brands served on these luxury cruises where they have generated keen interest from international passengers who now ask for these wines when they return home.
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Sales | | UK offers free training program for South Africa
The Sales Academy, having recently opened its doors in the South African market place, is planning to give more than just a little back to the community by offering free sales and marketing training to township businesses - one day each month every month in various townships around South Africa.
Leverage your expertise to build your business - Growth Partners
[Ian Widdop] In the last of this five-part series on preparing your business for growth, we look at how leveraging your expertise to solve your customers' business needs enables them to articulate your unique business value and ensures ongoing commitment to your offering, because you are either helping to reduce costs or improve growth.
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Sponsorship | | Nokia celebrates with MTV's first pan-African music channel
Multi-talented actor, composer, producer and performer Will Smith and Grammy Award-winning rap star Ludacris are set to headline at MTV base 100th LIVE!, an exclusive concert to celebrate the launch of MTV base - MTV's first pan-African music channel and MTV Networks' 100th channel worldwide.
SA Fashion Week signs up new sponsor
International fashion lifestyle brand Lee Cooper, in conjunction with Elle magazine, is the new sponsor of the Elle New Talent Competition at the 9th annual SA Fashion Week (SAFW).
Sony signs huge global partnership contract with FIFA
Sony Corporation has signed a global partnership program contract with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) making it one of only six official sponsors of more than 40 FIFA events, including the FIFA World Cup due to take place in South Africa in 2010. The new contract, worth US$305-million, allows Sony advertising and marketing activities at events, utilising the global strength of its group companies in electronics, entertainment and games.
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| | | e.tv makes dreams come true with Coca-Cola Football Stars
 Tune into e.tv this Sunday 10 April at 6.05pm for the launch of South Africa's newest reality show and meet the Coca-Cola Football Stars.
SABC and Ponds launch TV Presenter Search
 For the first time in South Africa a popular television show will hold auditions for women across the country in search of a talented new TV personality to join the show.
Gold award for Takalani Sesame's Kami
'talk to me...' has won the Gold Plaque 2005 Hugo award at the Chicago International Film Festival - the highest honour presented at the festival for productions of superior quality that achieve effective communications through technical excellence and creativity.
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Gallery | | Zoom celebrates 7th birthday
 A Lucky Seven party was duly held at ZOOM's Cape Town offices on 1 April, attended by clients, suppliers, senior Ogilvy people and ZOOM staff.
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Forums | | Incentive based compensation models
When marketing is effective, turnover should increase, and we would like to reward our Marketing Manager based on this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to structure these kind of packages? What is your view?
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New accounts | | Manley Communications secures Bouchard Finlayson account - more infoKowabunga! Technologies launches new affiliate program - more infoNew website for Knysna Oyster Festival - more infoCB4 goes international - more infoTEC Multi-Media completes Coca-Cola Light CD Rom - more infoStillness Manor appoints Event solutions - more infoPERONii launches Stagedream.co.za - more infoThe Fearless Executive appoints Tracy O'Brien Publicity - more infoTotal Media - A key ingredient for Cape Thai Holdings - more infoNew sponsor for emerging fashion talent competition - more info
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People on the move | | Erica Gunning has been appointed Meda Director at Starcom.DDB South Africa secures top talent - more infoBoom Town appointments - more infoChrista Joubert has been appointed Trainee Media Planner at Starcom.Virgin Active South Africa appoints Wiseman Nkuhlu as Non-Executive Director - more infoBelinda Rose-Innes has been appointed Cape Town bureau chief of Heat Magazine.Promotions at Group4Securicor - more infoAlbert Stevens has been appointed marketing communications coordinator at the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market.Daniel Ngwepe has been appointed senior divisional manager: media at Anglo American SA.Enoch Sithole appointed Managing Director of PR Dynamics - more info
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Events to diarise | | ISES Monthly Meeting - ISES, Johannesburg, 12 Apr
Join the local chapter of The International Special Events Society (ISES) for cocktails and the latest industry news.
Successful brand-building - Cape Town, 13 Apr
Find out exactly how to create and sustain a successful brand, be it a product, personality or service.
Discussion - Role of Community & Mass Media in Facilitating Rural Development - National Community Radio Forum, Johannesburg, 13 Apr
The National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) and the Trust For Community Outreach & Education (TCOE) invites you to a discussion exploring the role of community and mass media in strengthening democracy and facilitating rural development.
animationXchange - animationSA, Cape Town, Michaelis , 14 Apr
animationXchange provides and excellent way to showcase your own work, be inspired by international animations, see what other great stuff is being made in SA and meet the people making it.
Renault Clio Va Va Voom Parties - Renault, Jhb, Dbn, CT, 15 Apr
Renault Clio Va Va Voom Edition kicks off with nationwide Va Va Voom parties again.
Part time certificate course in public relations - PRISA, Randburg, 16 Apr
Enrol now for the Certificate in Basic Principles of Public Relations. It is designed for aspirant young professionals who are unable to study full-time and are entering the public relations field.
Marketing and Advertising Transformation Indaba - GCIS, Sandton - Nedcor Centre, 18 Apr
The Steering Committee for the Transformation of the Marketing and Advertising Industry to hold an Indaba.
Crisis Management - UCT Graduate School of Busines, Johannesburg, 19 Apr
Jesse W. Lewis Jr, an internationally experienced expert in the field of crisis management, will host a high-level seminar on crisis communications.
Business Writing - 2-day workshop - TrainMark & Hlomani Training, Randburg, 19 Apr
Bring clarity and style to anything you write!
Sampling Workshop - SAMRA Cape, Cape Town, 19 Apr
SAMRA Cape invites you to a methodology workshop which will concentrate on various issues related to sampling and will be facilitated by Peter Searll, Ian Durbach & Alexan Carrihlo.
Service Level Agreements - Lab Epitomy, Fourways , 20 Apr
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Business Concept Innovation assists in creating Coalition Members who are more than partners, they share directly in the risk and rewards of the industry.
Media training with Marion Scher - PR-Net Gauteng, Fourways, Johannesburg, 20 Apr
PR-Net Gauteng invites you to a session with journalist and media trainer, Marion Scher.
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Upcoming events | | | Fast Track Programme for Direct & Interactive Marketers - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 11 AprUnderstanding Magazines - two-day workshop - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 11 AprSetting up a media strategy - IAJ, Johannesburg, Parktown, 12 AprProfessional TeleSelling Skills - AchieveGlobal SA, Cape Town, 12 AprThe Principles and Practice of Media Effeciency in Building Brands - Vega School, off Benmore Road, Sandton, 12 AprMarketing Strategy - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 12 AprUnilever Institute Member's Meeting - Unilever, Dbn, Jhb, Ctn, 12 AprHigh Trust Selling - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 13 AprStrategic Brand Marketing - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 13 AprBuilding Brands Through Public Relations - Vega School, off Benmore Road, Sandton, 13 Apr | More... Submit an event
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CAR is looking for an experienced adsalesperson for Sandton, to handle the responsibility of selling adspace to non-automotive clients and their relevant agencies. - read more...
Financial Assistant - Rosebank
Scan Display are looking for a Financial Assistant.
A competent & co-operative player with proven ability & effective financial skills. - read more...
Account Executive and Media Planner - Pretoria
Brightmark Extensive media and printing knowledge; proven trackrecord in sales and targets reached; selfmotivated, diligent, multi-tasker; present Brightmark to new and existing clients. - read more...
Account Manager - Sandton - based in Jhb
Cape Town based Agency seeks Account Manager for its Johannesburg branch. Min 3 yrs Agency Experience; co-ordination, operation & communication skills; ability to multi-task; knowledge & experience of In-store promotions beneficial. - read more...
Senior Sales Executive - Sandton
You have fantastic relationships within the ad agencies, you talk their talk and they walk your walk. Now you're ready for a new exciting challenge - The Property Magazine! - read more...
Web and Database Developer - Cape Town
Exciting position for hot database and ASP web developer at this high-profile online media publisher. Cape Town based. - read more...
Junior Graphic Designer - Sunninghill
Entry level/Junior position to get started in the industry. You need to be: Passionate, Mac based and have studied graphic design. Start immediately. - read more...
Receptionist/Girl Friday - northern suburbs
Receptionist/switchboard/general office duties. must have a car, between the age of 25 - 35. Offices are in Rivonia Johannesburg. To start ASAP. Preferably non-smoker. - read more...
Hot Shot Designer - Mid - Sandton
Small company with big ambitions looking for the best designer in Jo'burg. Must be Photoshop Genius and able to work on your own. URGENT! - read more...
Sponsorship/Advertising Sales Executive - Cape Town
To develop relationships with sponsors of Supa Strikas & eKasi comics in SA, Namibia and Botswana. Combination of sales and account management. Travel Windhoek, Gaborone and Johannesburg. - read more...
Account Director/Senior CS person - Durban
Required to lead a portfolio of accounts ensuring the quality of the Agency's product, particularly strategic and creative, and inspiring the highest standards in other team members. - read more...
Designers, Senior and Medium Weight - Corporate - Johannesburg. Mill Park area
Full spectrum Corporate Design. Senior R16000.00 clear p.m. 8 years design exp. Medium - Weight R12000.00.p.m. clear. 5 years exp. Prestige company. Exciting work. - read more...
Copywriter - Johannesburg . Northern Suburb
R10000.00 p.m. clear. Below the Line Ad Agency. Minimum 3 years ad agency exp. Able to write "long copy" - strong conceptual skills. Good portfolio of print work. - read more...
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Quote of the day | | "Literature is the art of writing something that will be read twice; journalism what will be read once." - Cyril Connolly, (1903 - 1974), Enemies of Promise (1938)
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"A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist." - Louis Nizer
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"A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one." - Mary Kay Ash
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"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - Carl Sagan
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"Advertising is salesmanship mass produced. No one would bother to use advertising if he could talk to all his prospects face-to-face. But he can't." - Morris Hite, Adman: Morris Hite's Methods for Winning the Ad Game, 1988
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Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity!
Kemtek specialises in providing end-to-end solutions for bar coding, labelling, printing, scanning and related data management requirements and believes that service is the key to success. Their extensive South African branch network spans Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town
Click here to visit Kemtek's press office.
Quo Vadis provides niched communication services, tailored to clients' needs, in:
Writing;
Organisational communication;
Communication training.
Communications guru Clive Simpkins says: "In an industry of hot air merchants, Quo Vadis is an oasis of dependability and delivery."
Click here to visit Quo Vadis Communications' press office.
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business is a leading South African business school dedicated to developing African leaders and managers that are effective and powerful.
Click here to visit Graduate School of Business' press office.
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