| No Comment |  I've seen most of my favourite rock stars in concert as they've visited sunny SA over the past decade or so, but rarely in my life have I seen the upwell of emotion that was present at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday as 3200 women, all dressed to impress, screamed for Oprah Winfrey as she entered a plainly dramatic stage, and proceeded to hold us captive for three hours - her only prop a microphone and her awesome personality. The floor vibrated under our feet as Oprah arrived, dressed in a simple green dress. Whatever you may think of her pop-psychology, I don't believe anyone who has ever met her or heard her speak, will walk away untouched. All I can say is WOW and well done to our publishing icon Jane Raphaely, O editor, Kgomotso Matsunyane and the Associated Magazines team for managing to get a window in Ms Winfrey's schedule to present her 'Live Your Best Life' road show here. And for those who didn't get a ticket in time to this sold out event - she has promised to come back, and I for one will be first in line to buy tickets!
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
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PR must tell the African story
All Africa PR conference causes a stir
Businesswoman of the Year finalists include Johnson and Mouyeme
mfsa says "thank you" to the industry
Brandwagon 'derailed' at brand awards
The real BEE deal for Interbrand Sampson
Public relations gets a stage in Africa
Tomorrow's business leaders are today's marketers
How to reach the consumer of the future
The future of marketing is about leadership
Squawking from the Nando's coop
PlayStation scoops advertiser of the year
Local graphic design world class
On the shortlist
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Marketing | | Marketers must use science and not fuzzy maths
[Gary Cokins ] Budget expenditures for marketing should be subject to the same intense examination by the COO and CFO as any other spending programme and ROI on marketing must be better projected - not with fuzzy mathematics, but by using modern analytical techniques, fact-based logic and financial data.
Businesswoman of the Year finalists include Johnson and Mouyeme
The Businesswomen's Association (BWA), sponsored by Nedbank, has announced the finalists for the 2005 Businesswoman of the Year Award. There are two top businesswoman from this industry in the running: Yvonne Johnson, Chief Executive of the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), and Maserame Mouyeme, Group Managing Director of FCB South Africa.
mfsa says "thank you" to the industry
The Marketing Federation of South Africa (mfsa) has extended a note of thanks to all who participated in this year's Brand Excellence Awards. The award, the first of its kind in SA, celebrates the mfsa's key role in recognising and rewarding excellence in the field of marketing and branding in Southern Africa, and is expected to grow in significance and importance in years to come.
Brandwagon 'derailed' at brand awards
[Louise Marsland] It was supposed to be a classy celebration of South Africa's greatest brands as measured by globally accepted standards, but the boycott of the Marketing Federation of South Africa's Brand Excellence Awards last night by two of South Africa's Top 10 brands: Vodacom and Pick 'n Pay, may have stirred up more of a hornet's nest than the MFSA, which last night celebrated its first 100 days of getting the maligned organisation back on track, would like right now.
Tomorrow's business leaders are today's marketers
[Cheryl Hunter ] The experts have shown remarkable consensus on one issue: it's time for marketers to take the reins and lead business into the future. Speaking at the second day of the Marketing Federation of SA's (MFSA) Winter School of Marketing Excellence 2005, in Sandton, both local and international speakers concurred on this one vital point.
Octagon changes shape
Sports, entertainment and sponsorship marketer Octagon has concluded a BEE deal estimated at R24 million with a consortium of six prominent black businessmen. In the resulting agreement, the consortium holds 25% (+1) share of Octagon Marketing and the staff trust holds a further 24% (-1), bringing the current ownership of the company to a total of 49% by South Africans.
How to reach the consumer of the future
[Cheryl Hunter ] Marketers gathered at the MFSA's Winter School of Marketing Excellence at the Sandton Sun in Sandton yesterday, 6 June 2005, were reminded that marketing hasn't changed, but the consumer has, and the industry needs to go back to the drawing board to revisit marketing fundamentals to reach the consumer of the future.
The future of marketing is about leadership
[Cheryl Hunter ] The future of marketing lies not in marketing management but in marketing leadership, ABSA marketing and communication group executive Brendan O'Donnell told the Marketing Federation of SA's (MFSA) Winter School of Marketing Excellence 2005 yesterday, 6 June 2005, at the Sandton Sun in Gauteng.
Squawking from the Nando's coop
The office of the Minister of Health has clarified its stance on the health benefits - or lack thereof - of Nando's chicken, after much squawking from the Nando's coup. The Minister caused feathers to fly in the fast food industry this week with its pronouncements on fast food.
Retrieving your customer information
[Kate Elphick] Businesses are facing more sophisticated competition in the market every day and the race is on to constantly deliver higher levels of customer service, but better customer service requires a greater insight into customers' preferences and behaviours as a sound basis to develop a strategy for retaining customers and "incentivising" those customers not suited to the business, to switch to the competition.
The one P to rule them all
[Clive Webster] Much like Tolkien's Lord of the Rings with its 19 rings and "the one ring to rule them all'... in marketing the four, or if you prefer, the seven Ps too have one P to rule them all - Perceptions.
Punk Bratz conquer the World - Prima Toys & Leisure
 They've been described as funky, edgy, hip, gorgeous, street smart and even erotic... they're Bratz, the new kids on the block that have brought new meaning to the term "fashion doll".
'Prufe' that integrated marketing and loyal channels spell trouble for brand impostors - The Virtual Works
"Some autoglass replacement centres can't spell to save your life". That's the opening line of the latest Shatterprufe radio commercial -- part of a campaign devised by marketing agency The Virtual Works for the leading South African autoglass manufacturer.
So you think you know how to run a successful incentive? - Achievement Awards Group
10 tips to turn your incentive trials into triumphs. According to Jean-Claude Latter, Director: Incentives at Achievement Awards Group, "An incentive program puts great demands on a company's time, money and resources, so it's critical that it's got the basics right." Just what are the basics? Latter believes that companies need to take an approach that's not just focused on results, but how those results can be achieved as effectively as possible.
Markex 2005 rocks Sandton
The annual marketing expo, Markex, opened at the Sandton Convention Centre in Gauteng today, with a far superior exhibitor mix and stand quality than in previous years. The expo, which showcases services relevant to the marketing industry is open to the trade and public between 10am and 7pm daily until Thursday this week, 9 June 2005. Pop on down and meet the Bizcommunity.com team, who are one of the media sponsors, in Hall 2. Editor Louise Marsland is also one of the stand judges this year.
Get Whacked in Melville
Comedy agency Whacked Management has announced a talent search for young comedians that will ultimately be televised. Appointed by Bobby Heaney Productions to source the first round of a talent search to find South Africa's funniest young comic, Whacked Management will audition 32 aspiring comics in eight preliminary rounds at Cool Runnings in Melville, Johannesburg, on Sunday evenings from 19 June. New comedians wanting to enter the talent search need to email Kirsten Whitworth at Whacked Management on kirsten@whacked.co.za or phone 011 326 0021 to be considered as part of the first batch of 32 contestants.
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Advertising | | Of cheeky birds and lean thighs...
 The Nando's parliamentary row with Minister of Health, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang's flaming remarks last week about unhealthy fast food - in which she branded Nando's as an unhealthy choice of meal - made feathers fly further with a series of ads from The Jupiter Drawing Room for Nando's.
Making the web work for Audi
Audi is maintaining its vorsprung image with the imminent launch of the new A3 Sportback to its customers using interactive web tools and new media. A viral email campaign - "Are you the perfect match?" - was distributed to Audi customers in mid May 2005, directing them to www.audi.co.za to catch their first glimpse of the new Audi A3 Sportback.
Burn ad to go global
It was his own fateful childhood fire-accident that motivated Y & R art director Richard van Zyl to create the World Burn Foundation television advertisement currently being screened on DStv Action channel.
Ogilvy on top... for now
Ogilvy South Africa is currently at the top of the Creative Circle Points Table for 2005 with 3 870 points, followed by The Jupiter Drawing Room with 2 900 points, TBWA Hunt Lascaris with 2 860 points and Net#work BBDO with 2690 points.
Audi sets a new record
When Audi returned to the scene of their 1986 advertisement in Kaipola, Finland to remake the commercial, it was the Audi A6 that conquered the jump - up an 80% gradient and 47 metres in the air with Quattro drive.
PlayStation scoops advertiser of the year
PlayStation has been honoured as Advertiser of the Year 2005 by the Cannes International Advertising Festival, paying tribute to the Sony product's creative and innovative advertising.
Creating a greater 'effect' - Lowe Bull
 Axe deodorant is the main sponsor for FHM's 100 Sexiest Woman in the World promotion this year, and advertising agency Lowe Bull created both the print and television advertising to accompany the sponsorship.
The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory - The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory
The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory has joined the membership of the Association for Communications and Advertising (ACA).
On the shortlist
 Terraplane directors Gavin Pollack with Hebrew Beer/Doctor' and Nicholas Hester with Sony/Bubbles have made the shortlist for this year's Cannes Young Directors Award. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony at the Hotel Carlton in Cannes on 22 June.
Passengers upchuck on Skywalker
Virgin Atlantic airlines have put 100 000 limited edition sick bags featuring characters from the Star Wars movie on board all their flights including the SA London route this month, with comic instructions on how to fight sickness caused by air flight. Virgin hopes its flights are so smooth that passengers won't need the sick bags, but wanted them to see the funny side of the bags - not the inside.
Sara Lee goes Grey
Grey Worldwide South Africa has announced that it has been awarded the Ambi-Pur account from Sara Lee. Grey CEO Ann Nurock says: "We are delighted to be given the opportunity of working with a company of Sara Lee's stature."
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Branding consultancy, Interbrand Sampson, used its 11th birthday celebration in Johannesburg last night, 7 June 2005, to announce that it had taken on a partner to ensure empowerment compliance, but also to grow the business in a deal that "wasn't just window dressing".
Possibly South Africa's best - ChatROOM develops a Brand Identity for the Eastern Cape Tourism Board - ChatROOM
Strategic Brand Specialist agency, ChatROOM, won the tender for the development of a new Brand Identity for the Eastern Cape Tourism Board.
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Cinema | | Catch World cinema in the Cape
The 4th Cape Town World Cinema Festival takes place from 11 - 20 November, incorporating the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of the Sithengi Film & TV Market from 15 - 18 November 2005.
SA film on US circuit
The Story of an African Farm, re-titled 'Bustin' Bonaparte' by the American distributors, opened in New York and Los Angeles USA at the weekend. The New York Times film critic Ned Martel says: "Bustin' Bonaparte adapts a classic novel in gleaming cinematic form." Bustin' Bonaparte / The Story of an African Farm, stars Richard E. Grant, Armin Mueller- Stahl, and Karin van der Laag and was released in cinemas across South Africa in 2004.
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CRM | | South Africa's first business rewards programme launched - eBucks
 First National Bank Commercial Banking in partnership with eBucks has launched 'eBucks for Business' - a rewards programme tailored specifically for small and medium enterprises of today.
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Design | | Local graphic design world class
The South African Graphic Design Council, think, has been accepted as a full member of Icograda, the world body for professional graphic design and visual communication. As a member organisation of Icograda, think will provide its members a link to international trends and standards and further enhances its members' credibility as current and educated to top industry norms.
Pastoll for international advertising jury
Joey Pastoll, one of the founding directors of creative solutions agency, Cross Colours, has been selected once again as a jury member for the design category of the London International Advertising Awards. This year marks the 20th Annual London International Awards and winners will be announced at a ceremony to he held in November. "It is extremely interesting to judge work from around the world and to see how the design work in South Africa compares. It is certainly an honour to be selected as a jury member once again," says Pastoll.
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Digital | | Laugh it off with victory t-shirts
With the lengthy legal battle over the production of the now infamous "Black Labour" T-shirt behind them, Laugh It Off, together with online marketplace bidorbuy, will be auctioning off 100 limited edition "Black Labour Constitutional Court Victory" t-shirts.
SA's mobile habits uncovered
It's official: South African men are bigger talkers than women when it comes to cell phones in their cars.
A plan for changing your domain name - Gallianno Cosme
Whether you're launching a new site design, changing your directory structure, or changing your domain name, your site traffic and search engine rankings will, in one way or other, be affected.
Corel Corporation extending cooperation with Business Software Alliance - Direct Distribution Services
Corel Corporation has announced signing cooperation agreements with Business Software Alliance in the South, Middle and Eastern Europe and South Africa. The agreement extends the so far partnership among Corel and BSA, started in 1997.
Bannered emails produce increased, quality website hits - Hypemail
Bannered emails are a very low cost alternative to increasing quality website traffic whilst providing enormous opportunities for up-sell and cross-sell within your existing client base.
General Motors partners with businesscard.co.za - Businesscard Online
businesscard.co.za, a subsidiary of MCI Consultants, today announced that General Motors in South Africa has adopted the business card part of their motor industry stationery solution for all their brands i.e. Chevrolet, Isuzu, Opel, Suzuki and Saab.
KRAZYBOYZ launches the revamped Multi-Media Computers web site - KRAZYBOYZ
MMC's highly qualified and experienced team are focused on establishing and building long-term client-relationships. They provide client-specific IT solutions, committing themselves to devising, implementing and supporting the most effective and cost-efficient IT solution for today's business.
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Clickatell, the world's most popular SMS Gateway has launched its two-way messaging application known as Clickatell ICM (Interactive Campaign Management). Features include; simple management of standard & premium rate numbers, shortcode & keyword management, reply text setup, bulk SMS, and detailed reports. Sign up today! |
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Eventing | | Gearhouse provide a little ''magic'' in Pietermaritzburg - Gearhouse SA
Pietermaritzburg is a market that is fast growing in terms of conferencing and eventing. Gearhouse South Africa, the leading technical supplier in the country, seized the opportunity to be affiliated with the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds earlier this year and after quick negotiations secured a Preferred Supplier status with the RAS.
Amara launches new concepts - Amara Productions
It is remarkable how an 'intangible'-like payoff line can change perceptions, mindset and even performance. And this is exactly what "Let us Excite You" has done at Amara.
Innovative and Inspiring - Gearhouse In2Structures offers a unique new service - Gearhouse SA
 Last year Gearhouse South Africa acquired a fifty percent share of the set design and building company Art of Light for the purpose of providing a unique new service to the events industry.
Sixth Sense Marketing - Influencing habit and lifestyle - Exp.
"Our success at becoming one of the top 3 airlines to travel within USA [within first 18 months of operation] is driven solely by our understanding and the attention we have given the consumer for true engagement." - Tim Mapes, Vice President Marketing & Customer Experience, Song Airlines.
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Exhibitions | | Exhibiting with purpose
3D Group, supplier of turnkey solutions for the exhibition and trade show industry, has added SwingIt Through to its offering, a new company with the methodology and experience to boost its clients' return on investment in trade shows and exhibitions.
Scan Display takes top honours at Markex - Scan Display Solutions
 Scan Display Solutions has won the Large Stand award at this year's premier marketing and promotions show, Markex. The award was announced by show organiser, Exhibitions for Africa, at its exhibitor cocktail party last night.
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Magazines | | Taking a topple with FHM - The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory
 A good-looking guy is dangling precariously from the balcony, pretending that's exactly where he wants to be, while several cameras focus on him and crew members shout instructions.
Hot action for Heat - The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory
There's a catfight in the CNA over the last issue of Heat magazine and you just know that only one man can be responsible for causing this much trouble: The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory's Kevin Kleynhans.
Weg is on its way
Just over a year since launching, Weg (formerly Wegbreek) South Africa's first Afrikaans outdoor and travel magazine, has surpassed the 100 000 print run for the July 2005-issue. Weg's first monthly edition, April 2005, sold more than 77 000 copies, which was the highest sales since its launch in April last year and the preliminary sales figure for May is touching the 70 000 mark."
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On 16 June 1976 the youth of Soweto decided enough was enough and took it upon themselves to change the course of South African history; to honour these individuals Castle Lager is offering today's South Africans the opportunity to pay their respects on the 9644 website (www.9644.co.za) from 10 June. Support for this initiative will be through television advertising on SABC 1, 2 and 3 and e-tv from June 10. In partnership with the YFM radio station a selection of tributes will be read on air on 16 June.
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The Newspaper Advertising Bureau's (NAB) latest inclusion to its KZN community newspaper representation is the Maritzburg Sun. The newspaper, a joint venture between Caxton and Independent Newspapers Kwa-Zulu Natal, will be distributed free in the suburbs of Pietermaritzburg every Wednesday, with a print order of 55 000.
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| | | Creating a brand for Tshwane
 Embarking on a campaign to create awareness of its brand and improved level of service and given the recent controversy over its name-change from Pretoria, the metropolitan municipality City of Tshwane elected to incorporate ComutaNet's media into their advertising strategy.
Cell C beefs up its child support
 Thousands of consumers voted for their favourite cow at the Cell C Cow Parade in Sandton City recently in support of the Children's Haematology and Oncology Clinic (CHOC).
eStokini rolled out in Soweto
 Five eStokini (gathering place) units are already up and running in and around Soweto and the Edcon Group, specifically Jet Club, has decided to roll out with the concept which it put on trial for a short time earlier this year.
Off The Wall launch new website - Off The Wall
 Off the Wall have launched a new website which ensures that the visitor will now become the participant due to the high level of functionality offered on the site.
Billboard dynamics
 The Saatchi & Saatchi creative team has produced a billboard for the new Peugeot 206 GTi 180 showing the vehicle shot at an angle. The visual tempts audiences to devour the car with the payoff 'Please do not lick the billboard'. The creative team behind the ad includes copywriter James Weymouth and art director Bryan Courtney.
Outdoor changes Harare's skyline
Alliance Media is installing Zimbabwe's first large format billboards, a new innovation in this country, for client African Distillers - producers of Smirnoff vodka. They have erected the billboards at five entrances to Harare where the billboards tower above the clutter of small format media.
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Printing | | Kemtek launches Cipher Lab range of fixed data terminals - Kemtek
 Kemtek, South Africa's leading bar coding company and sole local distributor of PSC's range of data capturing products, has launched the Falcon range of Cipher Lab fixed data terminals to the local market.
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Production | | PSAs on the agenda at VUKA!
The annual MultiChoice VUKA! Awards 2005 is calling for entries into a competition that has sought to stimulate and nurture local filmmaking talent since its inception in 1999.
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PR practitioners must strive to reposition the profession by developing programs that are measurable, so as to demonstrate the value and contribution of PR in the strategic leadership of government and business. This was one of the final resolutions taken by the public relations community in Africa at the 30th annual congress of the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA), in Kenya last week.
PR must tell the African story
Preceeded by a welcoming tribe of Masai warriors, dancers and singers at the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA) in Nairobi, Kenya, the Vice President of Kenya, Dr AA Moody Awori, said, "The role of public relations must be used as a tool to enhance service delivery to communities, promote good governance and take charge of communicating the African story."
All Africa PR conference causes a stir - FAPRA
KENYA -- The 13th anniversary of the Federation of African Public Relations Association (FAPRA), dubbed the 'All Africa Public Relations Conference 2005', began with a spark when public relations practitioners from all over Africa converged in Nairobi, Kenya this week. The focus of the first session was primarily on Pubic Relations and Marketing. The question posed was... are there any synergies between the two?
Public relations gets a stage in Africa - FAPRA
 Past-president of the Public Relations Association of Southern Africa (PRISA), Kate Bapela, has launched structures in the Southern African region to grow public relations in the SADEC countries, under the auspices of The Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA). Bapela is a Vice-President of FAPRA.
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Radio | | There's hope for Good Hope
Good Hope FM has increased its listenership for the fourth consecutive measurement period breaking through the 600 000 listeners barrier - and are on the lookout for a new marketing manager.
Kaya live at Markex
Kaya FM will be joining more than 270 exhibitors from around South Africa at the marketing and promotions exhibition, Markex. Kaya FM will be bringing umKaya all the news about the latest marketing and promotional products on offer and giving away Kaya FM merchandise. Markex will be taking place at Sandton Convention Centre from 7-9 June. For more information visit www.markex.co.za or www.kayafm.co.za.
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| | | The word is out: freelancing is a hot career path - Career Guru
As a specialist recruitment consultancy for the marketing, advertising, public relations and sales industries, The Career Guru is constantly on the look out for talented professionals.
theWorksquad says Career Planning must be part of the on-going life plan... - theWorksquad
Perhaps the terminology 'Career Planning' is new to some of us but it is important that cognizance be given to it. We are becoming firmly entrenched in the 21st century where we all know things are done in a fast moving and rapid way.
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| | | Black emerging market investigated - Mictert Marketing Research
Mictert's BEMP 2005 study will once again give marketers insight into the black emerging market.
The state of the globe - ACNielsen
Asian consumers are clearly the world's most optimistic while the vast majority of Europeans remain firmly in the doldrums, according to the latest global online consumer confidence survey from ACNielsen.
Guess your LSM and win a hamper of chocolate! - Eighty20
You live in a big house in a nice clean suburb. You have a high paid job in marketing. Of course you are LSM10! Or are you? Visit the Eighty20 Consumer Information Portal and discover for yourself if you really are big time. You might be surprised.
New study helps marketers get to 'know the people' - Strats Inc.
A new study, designed to obtain a better understanding of consumers' lifestyles, behaviours and who they are as people, has been launched by strategic consultancy, Strats Inc, in order to enrich the basic framework provided by traditional market research tools, like LSMs and Amps.
Value for Money - Insights into price positioning trends - ACNielsen
The Value for Money price segment is growing in a number of FMCG industries, driven largely by the emerging, LSM 5-6, consumer. The primary industries driving this growth are Beverage and Household products, where the segment now contributes 47% and 23% of these industries' value respectively.
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Retail | | The sweet smell of success
In the USA and several European countries, banks, clothing stores, food retailers, hotels and airports are installing scent-generating devices to make the customer experience more rewarding.
Success of looming UK Brand Power launch creates vital re-think - Brand Power
It doesn't happen for a few months yet it's already forced a re-think. The much-anticipated UK launch of the successful Brand Power name for the second half of this year will now be a new, exciting offering.
A bum product
The phenomenal annual growth within the entire baby category has brought with it fierce competition, convincing Huggies to step up to the plate with a product and packaging upgrade and re-invention on Huggies Wipes. The wipes have been re-designed with user convenience a priority, offering the home tub one-by-one dispenser, a light-weight travel pack and portable, resalable zip-up refill pouches.
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Office Idols, a joint initiative from Oracle Airtime Sales and M-Net, has received a huge response from top companies throughout South Africa, including ABSA, Hollard, O & M, Monte Casino, Planet Fitness, Three Cities Hotels and e-tv.
Talking books - Exclusively
Exclusive Books has achieved a massive 1 850% return on investment for its live TV book show concept. The initiative saw Exclusive Books owning one SABC 3Talk programme each month for the past year, creating a book club environment where the host, Noeleen Maholwane-Sangqu, and a variety of well-known personalities reviewed a selection of the latest book releases.
DStv on the shortlist
DStv, Africa's top satellite television provider, has been nominated for 12 Promax Awards, which are dedicated to advancing the role and effectiveness of promotion, marketing and broadcast design professionals in the electronic media.
Madam's mother leaves Eve
Veteran actress Pat Sanders, who blew life into the 'Mother Anderson' cartoon character from Madam & Eve four seasons ago, is taking a break from the show for health reasons. etv recently broadcast episode 18 of the fourth series of Madam & Eve. Currently still in production with season five, Sanders will appear in a further eight episodes before being replaced by Paddy Canavan.
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Gallery | | Platypus Productions arranged a report back from MIPTV in Cannes
 
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Muffin Mania demonstration at the Miele Gallery of Fine Living in Bryanston
 
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The mfsa's inaugural Brand Excellence Awards held on 7th June 2005
 
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Top Companies Publishing launches Let's Do Business at the Table Bay Hotel
 
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Events to diarise | | Innovation & Sustainability Awards - , 13 Jun
The Minister for Public Service and Administration, Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, has been actively encouraging innovators in the private and public sector to submit their innovations to this prestigious awards ceremony. Entries close on 13 June 2005.
Avoiding the pitfalls facing Technology Entrepreneurs - Cape Venture Partners, Cape Town, 13 Jun
Based on our day-to-day dealings with entrepreneurs, Cape Venture Partners (CVP) has put together a crash course consisting of three one-day modules that addresses these issues and gives the individual an overall understanding of the complexities of running your own business.
P4 DJ's now homeless - P4, Cape Town, 13 Jun
P4 DJ's Aden Thomas, Stan Mars and Koketso Sachane together with leader of the Independent Democrats, Patricia de Lille, will be braving the cold winter weather on Monday, 13 June.
Proactively manage your organisation's internal communication - PRISA, Randburg, 14 Jun
PRISA, the institute for public relations and communication management, presents a two-day workshop on effective internal communication strategies.
'Live On - Live Long' - Hecate Corporate Theatre, Johannesburg, 14 Jun
Hecate Corporate Theatre will be previewing "Live On - Live Long" - an HIV/Aids eductional production.
Durban has never been hotter! - Durban, 15 Jun
KwaZulu Natal will be making fashion history when they host the first ever South African Airways Durban Fashion Week at the Durban International Convention Centre from 15 - 18 June 2005.
The Brand as the basis for PR campaign - PR-Net Gauteng, Ten Bompas Hotel, Dunkeld, 15 Jun
Sean McCoy, CEO of HKLM Connect will speak to PR-Net about the brand platform process and how to formulate a solid foundation for a company from which marketing & PR activities can commence.
Meet Chris van Wyk - The Write Co, Sandton, 23 Jun
South African Author Extraordinaire
Internet Marketing Strategies Workshop - Perfin International, Cape Town, 23 Jun
Discover the power of the internet in marketing your business.
SAMRA Cape's Mid Winter Social - SAMRA Cape, Cape Town, 23 Jun
Join us for SAMRA Cape's wine tasting mid winter social!
Filmmaking workshop for digital videomakers - The Writing Studio, Johannesburg, 24 Jun
A weekend workshop for novice videomakers who are interested in making their own independent experimental short video on digital format, and sharpen their filmmaking and directing skills.
Creative Writing Workshop - The Writing Studio, Johannesburg, 25 Jun
Aspirant writers - challenge your creativity and attend a weekend creative writing workshop.
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Upcoming events | | | Introduction to CRM, ERM and Loyalty Marketing - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 13 JunBasic Business Finance - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 13 JunClean as a Bone - The Write Co, Sandton, 13 JunHandling Media Interviews - IAJ, Johannesburg, Parktown, 13 JunNarrative Journalism Conference - , Johannesburg, 13 JunFundamentals of Marketing - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 13 JunProduction Accounting - Film & TV Unit Monash SA, Johannesburg, 13 JunProject Management - IMM GSM, Durban, 14 JunCocktails with Peter Doyle, CEO of Metropolitan - USB-ED Ltd, Cape Town, 14 JunPrinciples of Selling - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 14 Jun | More... Submit an event
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Leading and international PR consultancy requires a very competent Senior AE to assist in the management of a large blue-chip IT account. Must be able to write. - read more...
Talent Scout - financial markets (BEE) - Hyde Park
Make a change in your career. We are seeking a Talent Scout for our soon to be launched Financial Markets Division. Exciting opportunity for a person with financial markets experience. - read more...
Sales Rep - Sandton
Unappreciated, Commission-hungry Sales consultants please apply! We provide full training & awesome growth opportunity. Market & promote the Professional names in Hair & Skincare. Help us spend a R40Mill Advertising budget! - read more...
Sales Manager - Cape Town
An international skincare business is seeking to appoint a CA, with no previous experience, to the position. You will be responsible for the customers, the sales force and data analyses. - read more...
Country Manager/Marketing Manager - Cape Town
An international skincare business is searching for a dynamic and confident person with an exceptional academic record, with both marketing and business prowess, to work closely with the International Business Manager. - read more...
Brand Manager - Cape Town
An international skincare business is searching for a Brand Manager, moving into more of a global strategic and creative position within their marketing team. - read more...
Account Executive/Junior Account Manager - Johannesburg
Executive/Junior Account Manager for small, but reputable Public Relations and Communications agency situated in Sandton. Candidates must have at least one year's Public Relations experience. - read more...
Senior Marketing Executive - Johannesburg
Established Audit firm requires a Marketing Executive, preferably from the same or similar industries. Candidates must hold a tertiary Marketing, Public Relations and/or Communications degree or equivalent. - read more...
Office Manager - Cape Town
Take full responsibility for the running of the Cape Town office. Including purchasing of all equipment & office supplies, travel bookings and maintenance of building. Must have previous office Management experience. - read more...
Senior Research Executive - Continuous Tracking - Jhb
Assist in the daily running of a Continuous Tracking project - weekly, monthly and quarterly deliverables. Liaison with Client & team. Must be highly numerate, have completed Degree & Market Research experience essential. - read more...
Junior Designer - Fourways
Dynamic, confident and creative junior designer required for concept and layout. Must be able to perform well under pressure and needs the ability to clearly understand client briefs. - read more...
Middleweight Art Director/Designer - Cape Town
Middleweight art director/designer wanted for small, busy agency. BEE position. Direct marketing or below-the-line experience a must. - read more...
Freelance Event Coordinators or Event Managers - Johannesburg
Drive Thro is a register catering for freelancers in the creative fields - marketing, advertising, event management, public relations and sales, enabling freelancers to be marketed to our client base.
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Manufacturing Manager - Johannesburg
Manufacturing Manager with high technical skills & engineering innovation to direct experienced team. Continous production line with project production and management. Immediate opportunity for sound technical leader. Director potential. - read more...
Receptionist - Johannesburg
Affirmative Action employment opportunity at the Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate for a person with own transport, re: switchboard, diaries, filing and faxes, stationery. Highly presentable, strong English communication skills. - read more...
Sales Executive - Saxonwold, Jhb
Exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and capable sales person to sell exhibition space and sponsorships at the ABSA Soweto Festival Sept-Oct 05. High earnings potential. Four month contract starting immediately. - read more...
Public Relations Account Director - Johannesburg
Leading Public Relations agency is currently recruiting for a Public Relations Account Director. Ideally, candidates should have at least 5 years experience at the same level, coupled with branding expertise, working within an agency environment. - read more...
Public Relations Account Manager - Johannesburg
Have you at least 2 years experience as an Account Manager? Have you strong media experience? Have you worked within a PR consultancy environment. If you have answered "yes"... - read more...
Writer - PR Agency - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Talented writer required for leading public relations consultancy. Be responsible for all PR related copy and support to the management teams. Opportunity to take a step up in your career. - read more...
Senior Account Managers x2 - Greenpoint, Cape Town
Exciting jobs offered at The Global Agency of the Year. Large advertising concern in Greenpoint looking for dynamic, passionate individuals to join their great team @
TBWA\FUSION - read more...
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Joke of the day | | A little boy goes to his dad and asks, "What is politics?"
Dad says, "Well son, let me try to explain it this way: I'm the head of the family, so call me the Prime Minister.
Your mother is the administrator of the money, so call her the Government.
We're here to take care of your needs, so we'll call you the people.
The maid, we'll consider the working class, and your baby brother, we'll call him the future.
Now think about that and see if it makes any sense."
So the little boy goes off to bed thinking about what dad has said.
Later that night, he hears his baby brother crying, so he gets up to check on him. He finds that the baby has severely soiled his diaper. So the little boy goes to his parent's room and finds his mother sound asleep. Not wanting to wake her, he goes to the maid's room. Finding the door locked, he peeks in the keyhole and sees his father in bed with the maid.
He gives up and goes back to bed.
The next morning the little boy says to his father, "Dad, I think I understand the concept of politics now."
The father says, "Good, son, tell me in your own words what you think politics is all about."
The little boy replies, "The Prime Minister is screwing the working class while the government is sound asleep. The people are being ignored and the future is in deep $#&@!”
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Quote of the day | | "Journalism largely consists of saying 'Lord Jones is Dead' to people who never knew that Lord Jones was alive." - G. K. Chesterton
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"...no man of genuinely superior intelligence has ever been an actor. Even supposing a young man of appreciable mental powers to be lured upon the stage, as philosophers are occasionally lured into bordellos, his mind would be inevitably and almost immediately destroyed by the gaudy nonsense issuing from his mouth every night." - H. L. Mencken
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"Every journalist has a novel in him, which is an excellent place for it." - Russel Lynes
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"Bureaucrats write memoranda both because they appear to be busy when they are writing and because the memos, once written, immediately become proof that they were busy." - Charles Peters
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"If you don't know what to do, call the media and at least give the appearance of doing something." - David Peterson
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Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity.com!
FAPRA is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit making professional Association established to foster unity and interaction amongst Public Relations Practitioners in Africa as a whole.
Click here to visit FAPRA's press office.
South Africa's leading provider of full-service incentive and performance improvement solutions. We motivate a company's people to improve operations in sales, marketing, quality, loyalty, change management, customer satisfaction and cost reduction. Each program is designed to achieve specific business objectives and deliver a sustainable return on investment.
Click here to visit Achievement Awards Group's press office.
The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory is unique in that it offers the services of a group of autonomous business units headed by seasoned professionals in the areas of above and below the line advertising, marketing, strategy, media, production, CRM, web development, design, sponsorship, event planning and PR. Thus lowering overheads, obviating red tape and providing instant access to business owners.
Click here to visit The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory's press office.
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa represents the fast-moving goods industry with a turnover of over R250-billion per annum. Represented among them are South Africa's seven main retail and wholesale chains, as well as manufacturing and service providers.
Click here to visit Consumer Goods Council of South Africa's press office.
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