| No Comment |  The paucity of innovation at this year's Young Creatives competition one hopes is not a reflection of a general trend among young talent in the industry. As part of the judging process, yours truly and the senior creative judging panel were not impressed with the lack of original thought - in at least three instances almost identical concepts originated from students as well as the agencies. Various thinkers believe there is no such thing as an original idea left, as all ideas are contaminated from many sources, but aren't our students being taught to think outside of the box, to be "disruptive" with their work? Where was the 'wow' factor? And in cases where there was good strategic insight, it was not pushed through. As one creative head was heard to comment: "Our jobs are safe... there's no danger from any of these youngsters!"
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
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Film distributors block affordable cinema tickets
Innovative use of cellphones as marketing medium increases globally
Net#work triumphs at AdReview Awards
SA's top money-making mags at retail
Topping the (fast) food chain
Mobile marketing - the new channel
Planit radio within reach
AMASA's media planning book launched
On-demand revolution and the threat to TV advertising
SARS wants new laws to combat customs crimes
Jupiter rearranges the furniture in Jo'burg
Website worthy of a visit
Latest technology makes real-time armchair reporting a reality
Fast food trends analysed
Marketers urged to comply with FMCG Product Data Catalogue
Velocity & Net#work BBDO win a Pencil
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[Louise Marsland] Forget the winds of change, there's a fresh breeze blowing through The Loerie Awards, rather than a hot highveld gust - as The Loerie Awards committee packed their bags and took flight to search from hinterland to winterland, for a venue for the rejuvenated awards, in a trek that has kept the industry guessing.
Innovative use of cellphones as marketing medium increases globally
[Stanley Edwards ] MIPTV - Cannes, France: The use of mobile phones globally is huge and because of its reach and penetration, should be on every brand's shopping list as a marketing medium. As more and more mobile phones become multimedia enabled, which includes video with 3G, it offers a very media-rich experience.
Net#work triumphs at AdReview Awards
Net#work BBDO was named as the Ad Agency of the Year at the AdReview Awards, last night, Thursday, 14 April 2005. This accolade, for the second time in a row, comes after a year in which Net#work displaced TBWA Hunt Lascaris as the country's top creative award-winning agency.
On-demand revolution and the threat to TV advertising
[Stanley Edwards ] Cannes, France: Digital Video Recorders (DVR's) and video-on-demand systems are transforming the experience of television. Fundamental changes are occurring in the way TV and content is being consumed and funded, which includes funding by brands. The challenge is how the industry will reconstruct itself in a schedule-free world where advertising values are diminishing and new platforms such as broadband and mobile are starting to capture a significant share of advertising revenues.
Latest technology makes real-time armchair reporting a reality
Real-time broadcasting has been the exclusive domain of rich media networks but the internet, and blogging technology in particular, have now made this possible. Stanley Edwards, a partner in Cape Town-based Platypus Productions will be attending the MIPTV conference in Cannes, France and updating Bizcommunity.com readers each day. Apart from daily reports for Bizcommunity.com, Edwards will report back on the key issues and learnings with a Blog, Vlog and Podscast - a first for SA's production community.
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Marketing | | The emerging market(er)
[Terry Levin] Last week I braved the rush hour to Old Mutual Business Park to catch UCT Unilever Institute's session on the little understood (and unfashionably named) Black Emerging Market - now apparently acceptably interchangeable with the term Black Middle Class.
Mobile marketing - the new channel
[Stanley Edwards ] MIPTV, Cannes, France: Content delivered via mobile devices such as mobile phones and portable media players offer a huge branding opportunity, but one that needs to be clearly understood if marketers are to use it as an advertising channel.
SARS wants new laws to combat customs crimes
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is in the process of strengthening its customs capacity to combat the import of counterfeit goods, import duty evasion and round-tripping, SARS Commissioner Pravin Gordhan told a breakfast briefing of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA).
BWA to honour founding businesswomen
The Businesswomen's Association (BWA) is calling on all founder members - those South African women who helped capture the business abilities of the community and create the BWA - in order to recognise their significant role in our country's history.
Deadline looms for Woman of the Year award
South Africans have only five weeks left to nominate inspiring and outstanding women for the Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award 2005. This year the competition celebrates its milestone tenth anniversary as a major initiative for National Women's Day and will again announce an overall winner selected from the category winners. Closing date is Wednesday, 11 May 2005 and nomination forms are available from Shoprite or Checkers stores, via the Internet at www.sawoman.co.za, by contacting the organisers on (011) 465 5225, or by e-mail: sawoman@calibro.co.za
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Advertising | | Creative Circle Awards - March 2005 Results
The Creative Circle Awards for March are out and Radio remains an "average" category, with judges commenting that the industry "can't seem to break out of the typical radio formula."
The MediaShop 'Pumps Up the Volume'
One of the key factors ensuring The MediaShop's award as 2005 Media Agency of the Year at Tony Koenderman's AdReview Awards was the outstanding rating by media owners, it says. The MediaShop achieved an average score of above 80% across all five rating criteria; Professionalism, Innovation, Negotiating Ability, Transparency and Strategic Ability.
Breakfast snapshots
 Quick service restaurant brand Wimpy has strengthened its marketing campaign this year with the introduction of a number of innovative new marketing tools designed to get feet through the door.
Polka gets phones ringing - Sirius!
The new promotional campaign by FCB Cape Town for no-fuss email and internet service provider (ISP) polka has produced an outstanding response - so much so that polka's call centre is recording the highest daily sales since the inception of the brand in January 2004.
Packaging the personal
Speed Services Couriers has launched a new television ad campaign to position itself in the corporate market, but was determined not to lose the accessibility of the service to individuals.
Putting the wind in Shosholoza's sails
Saatchi & Saatchi Focus took on board SA's new yachting team, Shosholoza, which is set to take part in the America's Cup Challenge, as a pro bono client last year, securing a R100 million sponsorship deal from T- Systems for the team - the biggest foreign sponsorship in the history of South Africa.
AMASA's media planning book launched
 The Advertising Media Association of South Africa's (AMASA) textbook entitled 'Media Planning - Art or Science?' is now in its third edition and once again available
Jupiter rearranges the furniture in Jo'burg
The Jupiter Drawing Room has announced management restructuring in its Johannesburg office, which bills in excess of R300 million a year, to meet both the "transformation challenge and continued growth".
How to lose your head and keep your cool
 Mini has launched its first ever TV ad in South Africa - to the delight of viewers.
TBWA to introduce Room 13 to SA
A project which saw Scottish primary school children start-up and run their own art studio and earn money in the process is being introduced to South Africa this week with the help of the international TBWA\ network of advertising agencies.
Sparletta's orangutan commercial achieves top results - Lowe Bull
 Advertising agency, Lowe Bull has received excellent ratings from Millward Brown (MB), for the Sparletta television advert featuring an orangutan family.
Vodacom's Vodafone alliance & 3G commercial showcases techno wizardry - FCB South Africa
 The 60-second television commercial driving the launch of Vodacom 3G as well as the Vodacom/Vodafone alliance doesn't just advertise the latest in technology, but uses it as well.
Mukunda shoots new Ultramel campaign - Krishna Smiles Flowers Bloom
 Currently flighting on TV is the new Ultramel campaign shot by Mukunda for Joe Public Jhb. The campaign centres around a 'milk bar at the end of the universe', and is a wonderfully wacky execution of a very fresh idea.
Velocity & Net#work BBDO win a Pencil
Greg Gray of Velocity Films, with agency Net#Work BBDO have won a Pencil at America's coveted advertising awards, The One Show for Virgin Atlantic Airway's TV commercial " Bon Dooley". It will be decided on the night of the awards in New York in May whether Virgin is awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze Pencil.
Flying to different destinations
After handling 1time's account since the airline's inception in 2003, Grey Worldwide South Africa has advised that the parties have mutually agreed to part. Ann Nurock, Grey's CEO, says: "We feel privileged to have been so closely involved with the launch and positioning of the 1time brand."
Puma bowls over Ntini
PUMA has swooped on our national cricket team, signing strike bowler Makhaya Ntini, currently leading the Protea's attack in the test series against the West Indies, as well as hitter, Justin Kemp; fast bowler, Andre Nel and Western Province/Boland Captain, Ashwell Prince. They join their Proteas teammates Herschelle Gibbs, Lance Klusener and Robin Petersen in the PUMA cricket field.
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KFC has been classified an 'Olympic Brand' - placing it alongside Coca Cola, the only other such brand in SA - in the latest research from BrandZ, a major study on 'brand bonding' undertaken internationally every year by Millward Brown.
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Cinema | | Film distributors block affordable cinema tickets
As the cinema price war hots up, Ster-Kinekor is blaming Nu Metro Film Distribution for blocking the showing of its latest movie releases at its cut-price R14 Ster-Kinekor Junction chain. Movies released by Ster-Kinekor Product distribution and UIP (including movies from Universal, Paramount and DreamWorks) are still all at the R14 ticket price, dispite erroneous media reports today, Monday.
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Design | | Gearing up for Adobe's CS2
 Nick Peart, Adobe North European PR Manager, speaks to Bizcommunity.com about the soon-to-be-released Adobe Creative Suite 2.
Keeping the wheels going round
Designers from around the world have gathered in South Africa this month to discuss possible solutions to problems around sustainable rural transport. Interdesign 2005 is an initiative of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Designers (ICSID) and is organised locally by the Design Institute, a division of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), supported by the National Department of Transport.
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Digital | | Graphic opportunity for the industry
C3 has brought Alias's new Maya 3D and 2D graphics and animation package to South Africa, offering the local movie production, advertising, design and multimedia design industries the means to make a giant leap in performance.
Website worthy of a visit
The Mail & Guardian Online was recognised as a 'Webby Worthy' this week by leading international website awards, the Webby Awards - a distinction made for the first time this year to recognise sites exhibiting remarkable achievement.
SA website wins gold at US awards
Cape Town website design company, Ukubona, have brought home one of the most respected awards in the international website industry - a gold Horizon Interactive award.
TEC Multi-Media Video Production launches another showreel - TEC Multi-Media
TEC Multi-Media has launched its second showreel for TEC Video Productions.
CorelDraw 12 Review by Stephen Symons - Direct Distribution Services
In a world where vector graphics is now dominated by the likes of Adobe Illustrator CS and Macromedia FreeHand MX, one feels compelled to question the validity of an application such as CorelDraw 12.
An innovation in doing business - The Business Centre - Cybertrenz
Sharing offices with like-minded business individuals in various industries is not often possible due to space, time and financial constraints.
Why money isn't everything: Rules for rewarding results - Streetcar
 Ken Blanchard, author of bestseller "The One Minute Manager", said, "If there's one thing I've learned in my life, it's the fact that everyone wants to be appreciated". Studies have shown that employees find personal recognition more motivational than money.
High Definition video editing finally goes portable - Direct Distribution Services
LaCie recently released a product that enables High Definition video editing to be performed on a powerbook, a previously impossible task.
Traffic Synergy launches new website and Europcar affiliate program - incußeta
Traffic Synergy, an incußeta company, is celebrating its success as affiliate marketing network with a new look and feel for its website.
Latest developments launched by KRAZYBOYZ - KRAZYBOYZ
The last three months has been busy at the KRAZYBOYZ offices, with the launch of a number of developments, from a corporate web site for Pyrotec to the KM Africa conferencing website, these developments showcase the diversity of the KRAZYBOYZ team.
Looking for risk free online advertising? OfferForge may hold the key - Kowabunga! Technologies
OfferForge.com, the first South African Affiliate Marketing network is conducting free seminars in Cape Town and Johannesburg on 13 and 15 April respectively to educate advertisers and publishers alike on the emergence of performance based marketing.
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Business Connexion, SA's leading ICT integrator wishes to appoint an energetic, creative and empowered communications agency. If your agency is interested in being invited to pitch for the account visit www.bcx.co.za/marketing.
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Education and Training | | A tailor-made conference
While the country's top designers gather at the Sandton Convention Centre to showcase their collections for SA Fashion Week (SAFW) from 28 - 31 July 2005, some of the world's leading fashion thinkers will be convening to host the second Department of Arts & Culture Fashion Seminar.
Best job candidates slipping through the net
Companies are missing out on hiring the best people for the job by relying on recruitment agencies that use luck-of-the-draw, advertising methods to attract prospective employees.
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Eventing | | Exposure to international exhibition trends for EXSA members
The Exhibition Association of Southern African (EXSA) recently took a delegation of 28 members to Euroshop 2005, the world's leading retail show held in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Exp. offers new logistics service - Exp.
Due to the many requests that we receive, Exp.The Demand Activation Agency is happy to announce that it will be offering a pure logistics service to our clients, for activities that do not require any client service management and/or strategic & design input.
Aerial first for The Event Production Company - The Event Production Company
 The Event Production Company once again pushed its creative boundaries by treating guests at a recent blue-chip banquet to an exhilarating human carousel aerial display featuring eight dancers, "flying" simultaneously.
Vodaworld Events celebrates 7th birthday with winter conference special - Vodaworld Events
Vodaworld Events in Midrand is offering discounted delegate conference rates.
Soapbox goes gold - Soapbox Studio
It was 'mission possible' with a new launch by Soapbox for Energade.
ZHeN Events launches 'green' housing estate - Zhen Events
 ZHeN Events was approached by Lamberts.Kretzschmar Design & Advertising to work together with them to design a different and exciting launch for a housing estate in Heidelberg.
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Magazines | | FHM rides the crest of the wave
 With a 35% increase in ad revenue for the fiscal and a 12% increase in circulation, FHM won its second successive Best Male Magazine award at last week's AdMag Awards, putting the crowning touch on "a hugely successful year's trading," according to publisher Kim Browne.
Making the house a home
Tuis magazine, less than a year old and already the third-largest selling home and garden magazine in the country, was awarded the ADvantage ADmag Awards' Best Décor Magazine and Best Newcomer of the Year last week.
SA's top money-making mags at retail
As weeklies, Huisgenoot and You are the two biggest money-making magazines at retail in South Africa. No surprises there, but both FHM and Heat are both in the top five, according to UCM publishers, who have released the results of new analysis culled from the July - December 2004 ABCs issued last month.
Sporting trivia
 SA Sports Illustrated (SASI) launches its new masthead and pay-off line "Know it all" this month - a testament to its reputation as the most successful multi-sport magazine in South Africa. Editor Steve Smith comments: "We changed the thin 'Illustrated' typeface and made it bigger and bolder."
Driving a new route
Popular magazines Drive and Wiel from the Johncom magazine stable have been sold to Johannesburg based communications company Replay ITV Media, effective immediately.
New Media Publishing TASTES success
 New Media Publishing's popular new customer magazine Woolworths TASTE, took top honours at the 2004 ADMag Awards ceremony in Johannesburg last week, winning the coveted Magazine of the Year and Best Custom Publication Awards.
On the verge of fame
Verge magazine, dedicated to the SA music and entertainment industry, is due to hit local shelves next month and will showcase music, films, bands, musicians; actors and more. Published by Bike Promotions, publishers of BikeSA and QuadSA, the magazine will have an initial print run of 16 000 and will retail for R19.95. For more information contact Brett Schewitz on schwepps@verge.co.za.
Award #3 for Seventeen
Newcomer title Seventeen Magazine claimed its third award last week when it walked away with Advantage Magazine's Youth Culture Magazine 2004. The magazine was voted Best Consumer magazine and Best Youth magazine at the Sappi Pica awards late last year.
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Media | | Kenya hosts CNN African Journalist 2005
CNN and MultiChoice Africa will be hosting the 'African Journalist 2005 Awards' in Nairobi, Kenya, in June to mark the 10th anniversary of honouring African journalism.
Recognising women in the media
The Media magazine is calling for nominations for the 2005 MTN Women in The Media Awards, with publishers confident that acknowledging women in what has traditionally been a male dominated industry, remains justified.
Bruce Cameron claims 'Words on Money' award
Bruce Cameron, editor of Independent Newspapers' title Personal Finance, is the first business and investment writer to win the Citadel 'Words on Money' journalism award a second time.
AdReview Agency of the Year Awards
The third AdReview Agency of the Year Awards will be presented on Thursday, April 14, celebrating excellence in advertising agency management and creativity, and presenting regional agency of the year awards for the Cape and Durban for the first time.
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| | | Golf's declaration of Independence - Fabig & Pead Marketing
Golf's declaration of Independence came in KwaZulu-Natal this week, when The Mercury published the first of its new supplements focused on the eponymous game.
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 MTN's new outdoor ad campaign featuring bright yellow bus interiors aims to catch the eye of more than 12 million airport passengers this year. The 12 month campaign boasts visual advertising on 35 airport buses, taking passengers from the terminal to the plane, across Johannesburg, Cape Town, George, Port Elizabeth and Durban airports.
Primedia @ Home offers opportunity through strategic alliances - Primedia @ Home
In March 2004, PRIMEDIA @ HOME expanded its advertising services to include innovative consumer promotions with real return on investment.
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Printing | | Drake & Scull partner with businesscard.co.za - Businesscard Online
businesscard.co.za, a subsidiary of MCI Consultants, has signed a national deal with Drake & Scull FM (Pty) Ltd, one of the largest facilities management operators in South Africa.
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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.
For more info visit www.brandsense.biz or contact brandsense@aquilaprojects.co.za or 073 457 7565 |
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Production | | Making it to the big-big screen
Several local films have been selected to compete at the Cannes and Vienna Film Academy international festivals this year, according to AFDA, South Africa's motion picture and performance school.
Making movies real
Over the past few months the Video Lab post production facility has had a hand in virtually every film made in South Africa, as well as an expanding international client base, and is currently working on four different films going to four different countries as well as a host of commercials for the South African market.
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The local industry can look forward to an innovative new range of radio advertising options catering for the diverse needs of media planners/buyers, which was launched by SABC Radio Sales this month. Called 'Planit', the new offering promises maximum reach at optimum cost and includes diverse audience-specific spot plans that leverage the reach of the stations in SABC Radio's portfolio.
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Recruitment | | Recruitment with a difference! - theWorksquad
theWorksquad is now able to offer a 360 degree service to both clients (career developer) and candidates (career movers).
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Accenture researched the local market's readiness to adopt shared services as an operating model to meet the challenges of global competition and found it has not fully embraced the concept.
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Retail | | Food for thought
South Africa has a remarkable track record for food safety, despite the lack of a supervisory body, but if it is to become a player on the global stage, it must adopt international food safety standards to prevent incidents like the recent Sudan Red scare.
Strengthening the osteoporosis fight
Producers and manufacturers of calcium supplements, dairy products and other items believed to help combat osteoporosis, are to be invited to display the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa Certification Mark on all packaging after tests and scientific trials by the foundation.
Fast food trends analysed
The fast food industry has been the focus of much media attention in recent times, with the rising tide of obesity often linked to increasing levels of fast food consumption around the world. Target Group Index (TGI), through their Global Consumer Barometer, looked at consumption habits and attitudes towards fast food in 15 countries to uncover the latest international trends and variations.
Marketers urged to comply with FMCG Product Data Catalogue
If suppliers and manufacturers have not completed publication of their product data on the Product Data Catalogue (PDC.za) by 30 June 2005, they stand to incur significant losses, delays in handling product listings and changes, and consequent decrease in productivity and profits.
A tea-totalling success
The Tea Blenders Company, now trading as The Blenders, has expanded its repertoire and functions and is now recognised as a specialist in procuring, blending and packaging of the finest quality Private Label teas of South African origin. The company yields an annual turnover of R100 amillion and is currently the third largest tea blender and packer in South Africa with customers that include Shoprite Checkers, Woothworths, Spar, Pick 'n Pay, Metro and Makro, Shield and Rooibos Limited.
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Sponsorship | | A blooming good opportunity
South Africa will be celebrating 30 years of exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show next month (May) with an eclectic composition of iconic images of Africa, titled 'Afrikan Dream'. This year the Kirstenbosch, South Africa exhibit will be jointly sponsored by First National Bank and South African Airways. First National Bank is putting R350 000 towards the exhibit in London and South African Airways will be covering the cost of transporting the flowers and the team to London for the show.
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SABC's adult education programme 'talk to me...' has won three prestigious international awards in the space of two weeks.
Scandal gets the 3rd Degree
e.tv is planning a bold statement in crossover TV Tuesday, when Stan Nyathi (played by actor Luthuli Dlamini) of its local newsroom drama Scandal fame, takes the hot seat on 3rd Degree and is grilled by the 'real-life' Debora Patta. How will the fictional Voice newspaper get out of this one?
Esuring your viewing
OUTsurance is sponsoring a new 13-part television series about an unsolved murder in a small town called 'Amalia', written by Chris Barnard, which debuts on M-Net tonight, Thursday, 14 April 2005. OUTsurance marketing manager, Anne Grobler, says they have found that such sponsorships have greatly increased the awareness of the brand: "This has translated into more leads and increased our sales. It is a format that is measurable and works for us."
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Gallery | | HomeGuide celebrates its 300th issue
 
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Marie Claire South Africa's Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute 2005
 Various guests from the beauty industry in South Africa and around the world were in attendance at the recent Marie Claire South Africa's Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute 2005.
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Forums | | Local radio stations in trouble?
On SAFM last Sunday, Jeremy Maggs was discussing with two gentlemen from the SABC a new concept by the state broadcaster. What was said (in a nutshell) is that SABC will be using a new method where broadcasting splits at a certain time. Confused? Please bear with me. What is your view?
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New accounts | | ID Advertising & Communications gets Boshoff Visser account - more infoFireworkx wins Government of South Australia - more infoRiot turns on eCentric Switch - more infoEvolution PR has recently been awarded the contract to handle Cognos' Public Relations.Black Steer franchise, acquired by Mvela Holdings, appoints Holy Cow - more infoPR Worx tackles the Valke Rugby Union - more infoEuropAssistance SA awarded the UK legal and welfare call center service - more infoSpectrum appoints Grapevine Communications - more info
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People on the move | | Adele van Biljon has moved to NMK Schulz Fine Wine & Spirits as the new Marketing Manager.STE Publishers has appointed Palesa Motsomi as a Junior Graphic Designer.Matthew Bell is the newest member of below-the-line marketing company, Mardi Gras Marketing.Jacquie Trowell leaves Triggerfish - more infoVeronica Mongwe has been appointed Marketing Co-ordinator at Coolcumba communications.Lorinda Voges has been appointed Regional Sales Manager for Primall Media Gauteng.Changes at VWV - more infoNew appointments at Ramsay, Son & Parker - more infoNew editor is entirely at Home - more infoProducer Nina Heyns joins M.I.A Features - more info
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Events to diarise | | Animation Workshops - animationXchange, Cape Town, Michaelis, 21 Apr
AnimationXchange is presenting an exciting series of workshops on animation by Eric Oldrin and Jacquie Trowell.
Part Time DTP Modules - AAA School of Advertising Cape, Cape Town, 03 May
DTP Modules Photoshop cs Starter, Photoshop cs Advanced plus Adobe InDesign.
Grow your business by 33% - The Sales Academy, Cape Town, 03 May
Two half-day seminars with renowned internation sales expert Mike Palman from the UK.
Desk Top Publishing - AAA School of Advertising , 444 Jan Smuts Avenue Bordeaux, 09 May
If you enjoy being creative and enjoy working on computers this is a great course for you to do.
SAMRA 2005 Convention - SAMRA, Cape Town, 11 May
The Annual Southern African Marketing Research Association Convention.
ABC of Event Management by Merle Whale (Secrets of Event Success) - Merle Whale, PE, Pta, Jhb, 12 May
Whether you or your team co-ordinate corporate and government meeting, conferences, promotional or award functions - make your events work for you!
Weekend workshop for scriptwriters - The Writing Studio, Johannesburg, 13 May
Hosted by the SABC, with support from the NFVF (National Film and Video Foundation), the Cape Film Commission, SASWA and Sithengi, the weekend workshop takes writers through the process of writing a screenplay.
Professional Selling Skills - AchieveGlobal SA, CApe Town, 18 May
Equip your salespeople with the skills they need to develop lasting, mutually beneficial customer relationships.
Public Relations Writing Skills - Media Mentors, Greenside, Johannesburg, 24 May
This course is aimed at those working in the public relations or communications fields who need to understand the media and produce effective press releases.
R+DI - Distinctiveness vs Differentiation - NAB & Caxton Magazines, Johannesburg & Cape Town, 25 May
A presentation by International Marketing Scientist, Professor Rachel Kennedy from the R+DI (Research and Development Initiative), Australia.
Jozi Shorts - The Writing Studio, Johannesburg/Pretoria, 26 May
Jozi Shortz is the launch of a short film festival in Gauteng which is already running succesfully in Cape Town.
DTP Part Time Modules - PhotoShop CS Advanced, Adobe InDesign CS - AAA School of Advertising Cape, Cape Town, 07 Jun
Short Courses - Evenings only - Upgrade to Photoshop CS and get into Adobe InDesign.
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Upcoming events | | | Writing and presenting reports and proposals - IAJ, Johannesburg, Parktown, 18 AprMarketing and Advertising Transformation Indaba - GCIS, Sandton - Nedcor Centre, 18 AprMarketing Planning - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 18 AprProfessional Selling Skills - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 18 AprZulu Socio-cultural Workshop - Vega , Johannesburg, 18 AprCustomer Relationship Management - GIBS, Sandton, 19 AprCrisis Management - UCT Graduate School of Busines, Johannesburg, 19 AprBusiness Writing - 2-day workshop - TrainMark & Hlomani Training, Randburg, 19 AprSampling Workshop - SAMRA Cape, Cape Town, 19 AprPlain Business Writing Skills - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 19 Apr | More... Submit an event
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Glossy customer fashion, beauty & home décor magazine. Offering advice on relationships, career, money, health and parenting issues. Part of a well-known publishing house. - read more...
Decor & Home Improvement Mag Sales Exec - Johannesburg
Established publishing house is launching a decor consumer magazine aimed at South African homeowners, with expendable income, and home improvement on their mind, who is looking for inspiration & DIY guidance. - read more...
Celeb & Entertainment Consumer Mag Sales Exec - Johannesburg
Celeb & entertainment consumer magazine aimed at young women. Experienced consumer magazine sales exec who knows the industry and has an established agency client base. Able to handle strict weekly deadlines and highly pressurised environment. - read more...
Lifestyle Consumer Magazines Sales Execs - Johannesburg
Consumer Magazines: strong media sales experience essential, not necessarily print, established agency client base. Magazines focus on the holistic approach to life of the modern man or woman encompassing health, beauthy, wealth and more. - read more...
Internal Sales Executive: Bookings - Johannesburg
Reports directly to the Internal Sales Manager
To assist proactively in the co-ordination of sales action through high service levels and strong relationship with internal and external clients. - read more...
Traffic Co-ordinator - Johannesburg
Key Outputs: Develop traffic systems; Take briefs from Sales and Promotions; Collate material for Copy and Online; Make sure deadlines are adhered to; Chase for approval from Sales Account Executives. - read more...
Radio Sales Executive: Govt Portfolio - Jhb
Experienced media sales executive with strong contact base in government departments, parastatals and related advertising agencies. - read more...
Business Development: Radio (x2) - Pretoria & Johannesburg
Develop sales targets in conjunction with the Sales Manager in order to achieve overall targets for airtime sales. - read more...
Technical Support Executive: SAARF - Jhb
• A good understanding of research and the interpretation of data
• Good writing and verbal communication skills
• Some research/training experience, preferably in quantitative research
• An analytical mind
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Client Service Manager - BEE - JHB Northern Suburbs
Exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and talented individual for a successful marketing consultancy. Fulfill the entire client service role for the agency. Opportunity to be part of dynamic team. - read more...
Executive Magazine Sales Consultant - Decor - Jhb Northern Suburbs
An exceptionally dynamic Sales Executive sought to pursue sales opportunities for a soon-to-be-launched decor magazine. - read more...
Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Leading online publisher Media24 Digital seeks an experienced, dynamic graduate to manage consumer and trade marketing requirements across its portfolio of market-leading brands, including News24.com. Competitive salary package and company benefits offered. - read more...
Web Developer/Programmer - Cape Town
Digital marketing agency, Stonewall, is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Web Developer/Programmer. Lively studio environment, with a dynamic team of creative designers and skilled programmers. - read more...
Event Manager - Johannesburg
We seek 2 talented, skilled Event Managers to develop and manage the 2005 Be Your Best Rock Challenge. Exciting opportunity for skills transfer and career advancement. - read more...
Account Director - Cape Town
Our award-winning Cape based consultancy is looking for an accomplished AD with at least 6 years consultancy experience to work across our portfolio of prestigious business and consumer clients. - read more...
Administration Assistant - Johannesbug
We seek a committed Admin Assistant to assist in the smooth functioning of our office environment to ensure the timely production of Be Your Best Rock Challenge events in 2005. - read more...
Production Assistant (x2) - Johannesburg
Seeking 2 committed Production Assistants to help with production on the 2005 Be Your Best Rock Challenge. Opportunity to learn new skills and career advancement for the right candidate. - read more...
Awards Manager - The Loerie Awards -
The Loerie Awards is looking for an intelligent and highly motivated Awards Manager. This is an entry-level position ideal for a new college graduate or junior staff seeking an entry into the advertising and communications environment. - read more...
Senior Media Sales Consultant - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Exceptional sales consultant required for publishing house to manage advertising/media sales for portfolio of established magazines. Excellent basic and good incentives on target reaching. - read more...
Brand Strategist & Account Executive - Johannesburg North
Idea Engineers is looking for a strong and confident Brand Strategist to join the company's branding team. - read more...
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Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity!
Primedia @ Home consumer promotions is totally dedicated to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering quality mass and niche media solutions with professionalism, individual pride and company spirit, thereby resulting in growth and rewards for our clients, employees, shareholders and stakeholders
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Soapbox Studio is a young and energetic company fulfilling a niche in the market for creative and entertaining events, conferences, product launches and parties. Past events have not only been remembered for creativity, but effectiveness, slickness and results driven.
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Code's roots are in its name, an acronym for 'company of designers'. Founded in 1995, Code is a multi-disciplinary brand agency that designs systemic brand platforms, amplified across advertising, graphic design, interactive design and communictions.
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