| No Comment |  Media measurement is one of the most variable issues in any negotiation between a client and a public relations practitioner. And because more than 50% of the PR industry do not belong to the official industry body, the Public Relations Institute (PRISA) which sets the standards for best practice (based on global imperatives), it's the wild wild west out there when it comes to measuring the outcomes of PR and quantifying the financial investment by the client. The editorial vs advertising ratio is controversial enough, with some PROs sticking to the industry standard of 'x3' (ie, editorial value is 'x3' that of advertising rates), with some going as high as 'x14'! But when we hear PROs admit that they buy editorial space and then charge the client a premium for "placing the editorial", then it's obvious the industry has an urgency in benchmarking best practice on this issue. Join PRISA and Bizcommunity.com on 7 July at an industry-wide debate. See further details below.
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
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The Loeries call for designers
Angelo Kinyua named CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2005
It's hip to be a learner with new mag
Join the media measurement debate
SA Cannes Finalists - Film and Radio
New editor for Daily Sun
Sport sponsorship is about more than just winning
SA Cannes Lions winners - Press and Outdoor
Underlying lies...
Making careers happen online
Below-the-line can be sexy, says Grey
Italian premium beer hits Gauteng shelves from SAB
Do we need to protect confidential sources in order to do our jobs?
Cannes Lions 2005 finalists
Will the ultimate survivor survive the local jungle?
Standardising safety at exhibitions
JSE Top 100 companies fail to use websites effectively
The effect of counterfeiting on brands
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The winners in the film and radio categories at Cannes were announced on Saturday. The only South African film winner was Net#work BBDO, who was awarded silver for their Virgin Atlantic "Love Story". In radio, gold was awarded to King James, for Mini Cooper "Affair", while silvers went to Lowe Bull, for Handy Andy "Green Man", and to FCB Johannesburg, for their Toyota "Scream" ad.
Cape Town strikes gold at Cannes
Two days into Cannes Film Festival last week, and South Africa's foremost renegade chicken brand had already struck gold for The Jupiter Drawing Room: Cape Town. In the category: Best Use of Cinema, the Nando's ad - a spoof of the blockbuster film 'Speed', captured the history of local filmmaking and was screened as a prologue for South Africa's homegrown and international pioneering success, u-Carmen
e-Khayelitsha.
SA Cannes Finalists - Film and Radio
The shortlist of finalists for the film and radio categories at Cannes has been announced.
SA Cannes Lions winners - Press and Outdoor
The Jupiter Drawing Drawing Room has picked up Gold awards at Cannes - in the Press and Outdoor categories.
Hunt pursues the big idea
 The President of the Press and Outdoor jury, John Hunt, said craftsmanship is falling by the wayside in the digital age. "Everything is now so digital and so much is achieved with an Apple Mac that there's very little real craftsmanship left," said Hunt, who is Worldwide Creative Director and the Creative Founding Partner of TBWA Hunt Lascaris.
SA winners in Cannes
There were several South African winners from Cannes yesterday. Lobedu Leo Burnett and The Jupiter Drawing Room have each been awarded a Media Lion for Best Use of Cinema. Lobedu Leo Burnett received theirs for "Freeze", done for the Salvation Army, while the Jupiter Drawing Room were awarded theirs for their Nando's "Speed" campaign. Net#work BBDO achieved a Bronze in the Lions Direct category, for their "Stolen Future" campaign for non-profit organisation, ChildLine.
Cannes Lions 2005 finalists
The Cannes Lions Advertising Festival shortlists for the Media Lions, Lions Direct, Press and Outdoor categories have been announced. The leading South African agencies are: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris (15), Net#Work BBDO (9), Lowe Bull (9), Ogilvy South Africa (7) and The Jupiter Drawing Room (8).
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Marketing | | Italian premium beer hits Gauteng shelves from SAB
Italian beer brand, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, is to be launched onto the SA market by SAB, initially in selected outlets in the Gauteng area, as the shift to premium beer brands continues to gain momentum.
Do we need to protect confidential sources in order to do our jobs?
[Herman Manson] The use of anonymous sources by journalists, and the pressure to reveal the identities of these sources by business and governments, has made international headlines over the past few months.
Red Fish, Blue Fish - Achievement Awards Group
Communicating with all of your customers in exactly the same way is often an exercise in mutual frustration. On the one hand, you've probably expended a sizeable chunk of your marketing budget with little measurable return. On the other, many of your customers will be left with the sinking feeling that you haven't really taken the time to understand them.
Local companies take the business of education seriously - Creda Communications
Oprah wrote them a million dollar cheque, MIT admire their innovation and local companies like Creda are rolling up their sleeves and getting involved. Cape Town's free Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSIBA) is a shining example of business backing education.
Fragmented markets: a strategic opportunity? - The Virtual Works
"The ability to competitively manage fragmented markets is a highly attractive strategic opportunity, made substantially more viable by innovative technology." That's according to Jonathan Hall, managing director of The Virtual Works.
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Advertising | | The Loeries call for designers
The Loerie Awards 2005 is calling for more entries from the interior design and architectural communities. Loerie Awards managing director, Andrew Human, says brand-based architecture, as well as interior or exterior design, is eligible for entry in the 'Three Dimensional & Environmental Design' sub-category of Design.
Dr Phunk gets Soul'd Out
 The first of a two-part Chicken Licken 'Soul'd Out' sequel will debut on South African television on Monday, 27 June with the second part airing the following week. The two 45-second commercials span two continents and are titled 'This Place is a Circus' and 'Go Home Dr Phunk'.
All the recent Pendoring winners
FCB Cape Town walked away with three awards at the Pendoring/Copywriters' Forum (KSF) Ad of the Season competition, coming first in the Outdoor, Magazine and Newspaper categories.
Below-the-line can be sexy, says Grey
Grey Worldwide SA's new below-the-line business unit seeks to do away with the myth that below-the-line advertising is boxed into promotions or an extension of event-related briefs, is uninspired, and remains the ugly stepchild of 'real' advertising.
Inspiration for SA's roads campaign
The South African National Road Agency (SANRAL) has taken a leaf - and a spider and a hand - out of nature's book to breaks the stereotype of parastatal advertising and make some powerful points.
SAA demonstrates the warmth of the African welcome
 HerdBuoys McCann-Erickson's new TV advert for South African Airways (SAA) aimed to convey that feeling of pride and patriotism for which the airline's advertising has become renowned as it highlights the warmth and hospitality that is unique to Africa.
AdMakers brochures rake in Sappi Awards - AdMakers
On 14 June 2005, the 26th Sappi African Printer of the Awards was hosted in Johannesburg in by now accustomed glitz and glamour style. At what is undoubtedly the most recognised awards in the printing industry, brochures designed by the AdMakers team received an astounding three awards.
Three wins in four months for King James Johannesburg - King James
King James Johannesburg has started the year off on a winning note, securing three new accounts in the first four months of 2005. The new accounts are Singapore Airlines, Global Trader and SARS Integrated Communications and Projects, together bringing in new business worth over R10 million.
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Does your brand talk to people in the community? Can it hold a conversation with them? These will be key questions for winning brands in the next decade, writes a brand consultant in the 2005 edition of The Encyclopaedia of Brands & Branding, South Africa's leading brand knowledge resource.
Keeping a TAB on its brand
 TAB, the retail division of horseracing and tote betting company Phumelela Gaming and Leisure, has embarked on a two-year programme to revitalise the brand and refurbish its 122 branches.
The effect of counterfeiting on brands
[Quentin Boshoff ] Counterfeiting is a global problem and South Africa has, during the past few years, increasingly been targeted by unscrupulous businesses and organised crime syndicates as a dumping ground for copies of well-known brands.
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Cinema | | e'classic released
e'Lollipop I, the great South African classic film made during the apartheid years about two young boys and a friendship across colour lines, will finally be released on both DVD and VHS today (June 24) and all sales will help to raise funds for orphan charities.
The Hitchhiker's guide to the meaning of life on circuit
It took 20 years to bring to the big screen; it's one of the most anticipated films of the year and it's opening on the South African film circuit on 29 July 2005: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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CRM | | Life gets more rewarding for Humana People-to-People Child Aid - eBucks
 Humana People-to-People Child Aid, a Doornkop-based NGO, is the latest recipient of rewards from South Africa's award-winning rewards programme eBucks.
iKineo recognised as one of SA's most promising companies by the Corporate Research Foundation - iKineo
The Corporate Research Foundation has recognised iKineo as one of South Africa's most promising companies by awarding iKineo a South Africa's Most Promising Entrepreneurs Award.
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Design | | Millers draft gets a new label
On the eve of its second anniversary, Miller Genuine Draft has introduced a new packaging innovation called "Special Edition". Special Edition features the latest innovation in labelling technology called pressure sensitive labelling (PSL).
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Digital | | JSE Top 100 companies fail to use websites effectively
An exhaustive poll of the JSE Top 100 companies' websites by Cape Town-based eMarketing company Quirk, has shown that 98% of the websites evaluated did not have unique descriptions or unique meta keywords for each page for optimised search capability.
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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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Direct Marketing | | Shanghai gets a response from direct mail - The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory
Anyone in the marketing industry will agree that the usual response rate from a direct mail campaign is around 2% and even less for a business to business campaign, so when someone increases that to as much as 25% you have to sit up and take notice.
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Education and Training | | How intelligent is EQ? - The Image Excellence Group
To people who do not know you, perception is their only reality. It may seem unfair to judge a book by its cover, yet in truth; we do that to each other every day. When we want to create a good impression, we need to come across as being competent and professional, and also open and approachable.
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Exhibitions | | Standardising safety at exhibitions
The Exhibition Association of Southern African (EXSA) recently initiated a meeting to discuss safety issues surrounding the engineering of exhibition stands, to consolidate safety standards, inclusive of legal requirements, pertaining to exhibitions.
Making quotes cost
The Exhibition Association of Southern African (EXSA)'s Suppliers Forum is debating the issue of charging a fee to cover the cost of design work as contractors frequently produce designs for potential clients as part of the quoting process and suppliers are not compensated for their time and effort if quotes are not accepted.
Home lifestyle expo opens in Pretoria - Homemakers Fair
This week the popular home lifestyle show Jacaranda Homemakers Expo opens its doors in Pretoria for the ninth year running.
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Magazines | | It's hip to be a learner with new mag
Hip2B² (a division of the Shuttleworth Foundation) and Atoll Media are launching a new publishing project which aims to empower the youth with the means to a better future by proving them with a better knowledge in the fields of maths, science and technology.
A makeover for your home
 House and Leisure, published by Associated Magazines, is giving away everything on its July front cover in a R100 000 competition. One reader will win their dream living room, complete with stylish lounge furnishings from Biggie Best, designer 'chandelier' from Twiice International and classic wall and floor treatments from Earthcote.
These are SA's Top Companies
The 2005 edition of the Financial Mail Top Companies hits the streets tomorrow, 22 June 2005 and includes the FM's 20 Top Companies award winners; the SA Giants list of the 200 biggest companies in the country measured by turnover; and the Top Performers table of companies that generated the greatest returns for their shareholders.
Mall publications set the trend for holistic shopping experiences - Red Cube Agency
National Publishing has recently introduced a series of mall publications that draw inspiration from four key shopping centres situated in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Jet builds houses for eight Club members - The Publishing Partnership
The idea that business success is dependent on more than profits alone is underscored by the evident increase in social investment undertaken by Jet, South Africa's number one retail brand.
Rugby World Cup victory immortalised
 SA Sports Illustrated magazine, in association with Discovery Health, has published a collector's edition commemorating the Springboks' 1995 Rugby World Cup victory to celebrate the 10th anniversary of South Africa's greatest sporting achievement. The magazine is on sale now.
Taking the lead for Africa
 The July issue of Leadership marks its 250th edition. The magazine was born 23 years ago when the ANC was taboo and the Government had a strong hand in what the media could say. The first cover, a leap of faith for Africa, was Robert Mugabe. Over the years Leadership has collected 14 Mondi Awards for excellence in journalism and photography. Now owned by Cape Media Corporation, a special edition featuring Nelson Mandela on its July cover marks the start of a new series (12 in all) of Africa's Nobel prize winners.
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Kenya's Angelo Kinyua has been awarded the top prize at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2005 Awards ceremony. Kinyua was chosen among 630 entrants from 40 nations across the African continent for his story, 'Cancer', for Medeva on behalf of KBC, Kenya.
Corporate publications under the microscope
The race is on to find South Africa's best printed and electronic corporate publication for 2005. Communicators involved in the production of corporate publications, are invited to benchmark their publications against those of their peers and enter the SA Publication Forum's Corporate Publication Competition, presented in conjunction with the National Press Club since 2002.
Underlying lies...
[Malcolm Russell] During forty years in radio and television broadcast management, I'm met some consummate liars. No - let me rephrase that. I've encountered very skilful wordplay. Because people are honest by default they will, rather than lie outright, phrase comments that sound as though they're answering the question - but don't. As you learn to tune your ear to hear these smart evasions they become much more apparent.
What's in a 'Tuesday' rule?
[Anthony Broadhurst ] Tuesday was identified as the most effective day for companies to distribute email campaigns and newsletters. This theory was based on the analysis of delivery trends by marketers steering away from Friday through to Monday, due the sheer amount of emails communicated over those days.
Shorten's grows with acquisitions
Johannesburg-based Shorten Publications has established 3S Media Holdings to extend its focus on the needs of industries, trade, developers, government and entrepreneurs, increasing the titles in its fold with several new business-to-business acquisitions.
Habari Media and Clickthinking launch Lodgestaff.com - Habari Media
The brainchild of Adrian Hewlett at Habari Media and Peter Stewart at Clickthinking, Lodgestaff.com was launched in May 2005 and has become Africa's leading online recruitment website for the tourism and hospitality industry.
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 Themba Khumalo (37) has been appointed editor of the Daily Sun tabloid with immediate effect. The decision was ratified at a board meeting last week of Media 24, major shareholder in the nation's biggest-selling daily newspaper.
Ten years of the Sunday Independent - The Inc
Thursday the 23rd June marked the 10th anniversary of The Sunday Independent, the first new title launched by Tony O'Reilly following his acquisition of the old Argus group.
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Online Media | | GradX is paving the path to success - Student Village
 Student Village, leaders in youth marketing, are proud to announce that their second edition of GradX, SA's graduate career guidance publication, is about to hit university campuses nationwide this July, making graduates' futures a whole lot brighter.
Online writing needs a fine comb - Quirk
[Gallianno Cosme] A recent article of mine got published with a spelling error. Shock! Horror! Somebody please call the grammar police. The world has come to an end. That was the reaction from some of my readers, and rightfully so.
Independent Online searches with www.funnel.co.za - IOL New Media Sales
Independent Online has selected to partner with the proudly South African search engine www.funnel.co.za to boost their suite of services offered to their readers.
Fireworkx gets Pam Golding Properties business - Fireworkx.com
 Fireworkx is delighted to announce the addition of Pam Golding Properties to our list of clients. Founded in 1976, The Pam Golding International Property Group is South Africa's largest independent residential and commercial property company.
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May 2005 witnessed South Africa hosting one of the world's largest branding conferences in history - the Brand Sense Symposium. Primedia Outdoor contributed event sponsorship, and also participated in this 'brand revolution'.
Dial Direct superhero entrenched on huge Primedia Outdoor hoardings - Primedia Outdoor
 Dial Direct household and motor insurance providers selected outdoor media specialist, Primedia Outdoor, to assist in raising increased brand awareness of their short term insurance product and service offerings amongst road users.
New campaign for DeBeers
 Namibia's outdoor adverting company Alliance Media has launched a new campaign for DeBeers, which has been rolled out in the airports of Namibia as well as on certain key roadside sites. Colette Roberts, client service executive of Alliance Media South Africa says they were able to provide the client with new and exciting media such as floor graphics and new large format outdoor that had never been used in Namibia before.
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Production | | Will the ultimate survivor survive the local jungle?
Rupert "the bear" Boneham - the gentle hairy giant of CBS' Survivor: Pearl Islands, and Survivor: All-Stars - jetted into Joburg International this week as a guest at 94.7's outdoor expo this past weekend and to discuss making a travel documentary on local soil.
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Media Measurement is one of the most contentious issues in public relations today and the debate is being taken to the next level at an industry forum on 7 July 2005 hosted by PRISA in association with Bizcommunity.com. The outcome is to come up with industry wide standards and benchmark best practice.
Published Writers Write! - The Write Co.
Do you want to write a book? We will teach you how to become as publishable as possible.
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Radio | | Touched by an angel on Jacaranda
Jacaranda 94.2 has started a new programming initiative to assist needy persons in the station's broadcast footprint. Jacaranda 94.2 marketing manager Niki Rakgoadi believes Jacaranda 94.2's Good Morning Angels, broadcast every Wednesday, is a platform for the station to build and sustain meaningful relationships with listeners.
No more writer's block with SABC and RSG
SABC Education and RSG's programme Zip, are running a writing competition for unpublished young aspiring authors called I'm a writer! The Novel category is open to any person under 35 years and the Short Story category falls under two sections, one for learners in grades four to six and one for learners in grades seven to nine. The stories can be written in Afrikaans, English or any of the Sotho or Nguni languages. Tune into RSG (100-104 FM) every Wednesday at 20h00 for writing tips. Competition rules and entry forms are available by visiting SABC Education's website www.sabceducation.co.za or by phoning 083 913 3000. The closing date for the competition is 30 April 2006.
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Recruitment, and specifically online recruitment, has entered the high-tech world with a measured step, drawing on lessons learnt both from other industries as well as internally. The quiet revolution began with the Internet.
Drive Thru: accelerating the freelance marketplace - The Career Guru
The Career Guru, specialist recruitment consultancy for the advertising, marketing, public relations and sales industries launches a register of freelancers.
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Retail | | Healthy snacking with Pyotts
 Pyotts Pro-Vita is introducing a new snack into the market called Pyotts Pro-Vita Bites, which offer a bite size snack in both sweet and savoury flavours, including Oats & Brown Sugar, Multigrain and Cocoa & Oats. The Bites are available in 40g packs, as well as 5 x 40g multipacks.
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Sponsorship | | Sport sponsorship is about more than just winning
[Steve Rawsthorn ] It's the last two balls of the final over and only six more runs needed for a win. The bowler takes his time talking to the captain while the batsman stands at his crease, waiting anxiously. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation. Spectators teeter on the edge of their seats, ready to jump into the air. The bowler moves into position, smoothes his shirt with his name across the back and the sponsor's logo emblazoned on the shoulder. The batsman readies himself. The ball is fired across the pitch; the bat swings wildly. No run. One ball left...
Asthmatic athlete a PR success
South African swimming sensation Roland Schoeman has used his public profile as an asthmatic athlete to raise awareness for this condition and has successfully blown many asthma misconceptions out of the water.
Motorola betting on the Durban July
 Motorola will be the official handset sponsor to this year's Vodacom Durban July, supporting innovative design and creativity in the local fashion industry as well as aligning Motorola's design focus with local initiatives.
Castle backs the Springboks
 Castle Lager has signed a new contract to become associate sponsor of Springbok Rugby for the next six years, re-affirming the brand's commitment to top level South African sport. Speaking in Johannesburg last week, SAB sponsorship manager Rob Fleming says: "Castle's passion for Springbok rugby is well known so we are delighted to renew our association with the sport through the new contract."
Sponsor Statistik in BEE deal
Black-owned investment holding company SK Media Investments has acquired a 90% stake in sponsorship research company Sponsor Statistik. New chairman Sandile Koza and Annalie Watt join the board of Sponsor Statistik with immediate effect and Rick Barker, who established Sponsor Statistik seven years ago, will remain as managing director.
Ajax scores with Puma
South African soccer has received a major boost with global sports brand Puma signing a kit sponsorship deal with PSL stars Ajax Cape Town. Ajax Cape Town will wear their new Puma kit for the first time in their African Champions League game against defending champions Enyimba of Nigeria on 26 June 2005 at Athlone Stadium.
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Gallery | | Rip-roaring AMASA Party, Cape Town
The AMASA 2005 Cape Town chapter's bash held at Hemisphere in Cape Town on Thursday, 23 June 2005, showcased the Mother City's talent in all their rip-roaring 1920s style, including Bizcommunity.com's head office team, who received a special mention in the 'best dressed category!' Best dressed were Primedia Outdoor. Congratulations to the team and AMASA Cape Town which presented a stylish and hugely entertaining event. Here's looking at you Jo'burg!
 
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Forums | | Why is experience discarded?
Despite the home coming revolution, we senior experienced creatives are no longer considered for employment. What is your view?
Getting a script onto film
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Media hub JHB?
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New accounts | | FCB Johannesburg has been awarded Tiger Foods' Beacon chocolate slab account.Matigari Integrated.Bmc lands prestigious luxury brand accounts - more infoBrewster to launch new premium beer brand from Italy - more infoRedCube Agency will be handling the PR and publicity for The Jupiter Drawing Room Johannesburg.TBM's airport and ABSA networks have been chosen to promote the anti-child pornography hotline number campaign.Lowe Bull, Cape Town has been awarded the Metropolitan account.Telkom SA Limited appoints new agency to drive Corporate Communication - more infoPolo and Atmosphere - a stylish combination - more infoGlobal Wrapps appoints Lara Ross Publicity - more info
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People on the move | | Mark Stanley has been appointed Key Accounts Manager at Barloworld Plascon Kwa Zulu-Natal.Alphabet Soup is on the move - more infoAlan Roe has been appointed as DTP Manager at Saatchi & Saatchi.Romeo Malepe has joined creative solutions agency, Cross Colours, as a Graphic Designer.Organic Design Studio welcomes Belinda Jacobs and Emile Prinsloo to their design team.The Lime Envelope welcomes new colleagues on board - more infoDigicom (Pty) Ltd, the Digital and Communications company, appoints new Board of Directors - more infoFontera opens Johannesburg office, increasing local presence - more infoFeature film and commercials producer Tendeka Matatu joins Muti Films - more info
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Events to diarise | | Writers Write - The Write Co, Sandton, 28 Jun
How to write and publish a book.
Men's Health Best Man leadership event broadcast on MNet - , 29 Jun
South African viewers will now be able to watch industry leaders being honoured for their involvement in South African society at the annual Men's Health Best Man leadership event.
Introduction to CRM, ERM and Loyalty Marketing Strategies and Implementation - IMM GSM, Johannesburg and Cape Town, 30 Jun
A two-day programme on an introduction on how to develop and build CRM, ERM and Loyalty marketing programs that are right for your business, how they differ and how they fit together.
2005 Oyster Festival Launched - Pick 'n Pay, Knysna, 01 Jul
With less than two weeks to go to the opening of the 2005 Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival (1-10 July 2005), it's all systems go for the biggest festival ever.
The Canal Walk Magical Fairytale Castle - Canal Walk, Cape Town, 01 Jul
Take three bears, three little pigs and a girl with golden hair, put them in a magical castle, add an adventure to a far-off land and you have the recipe for fun...
Travel Writing - The Write Co, Sandton, 02 Jul
This workshop will concentrate on the nuts and bolts of travel-writing.
Marketing Management Short Learning Programme - Varsity College, Sandton, 02 Jul
This short learning programme, developed by Varsity College in conjunction with the internationally recognised Marketing Federation of Southern Africa (MFSA) emphasises the development of skills required to analyse and solve marketing problems.
Powerful Copywriting for on and off-line Marketing - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 04 Jul
The basic principles of successful and effective copywriting that increases response rates, sales and profitability, through direct and interactive marketing and across different target audiences and mediums.
High Trust Selling - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 04 Jul
A 3-day sales training programme that teaches a sales person to sell more in less time with less stress, by first giving them real reasons to succeed in sales, and then by focusing on them developing the unique skills that deliver highly profitable accounts.
Dynamics of Sales Management - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 05 Jul
This two-day programme is aimed at providing the sales manager with insight into the complexities of managing the sales teams of the organisation.
Protocol and Etiquette - Learn the unspoken rules - PRISA, Ferndale, 05 Jul
This workshop is aimed at practitioners with 3 to 6 years experience and will be a refresher to professional managers with 6 to 10 years experience.
Internet Marketing Strategies Workshops - Perfin International, Various, 05 Jul
Discover the Power of the Internet in marketing your business.
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Upcoming events | | | The Marketing Toolkit - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 27 JunWriting & Delivering Speeches - IAJ, Johannesburg, Parktown, 27 JunIntellectual property workshop - UCT Faculty of Law, V&A Waterfront, 27 JunImprove your Sub-Editing Skills - The Write Co, Sandton, 27 JunIntroduction to Photography - evening class - CityVarsity, Gardens, Cape Town, 27 JunBasic Reporting Skills - junior / intermediate - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 27 JunSales Training Course - SL Media, Pretoria, 27 JunNew Media in the 21st Century - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 27 JunCustomer Management South Africa 2005 - ICT Communications Ltd, Cape Town & Johannesburg, 28 JunPutter Up - Newspaper Advertising Bureau, Johannesburg, 28 Jun | More... Submit an event
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Icons Model agency in Rosebank requires a confident, well-spoken girl to become their new PA/Booker. - read more...
Media Assistant - Sports and Entertainment - Johannesburg
A company to grow with - Junior Post perfect for final year student, strong knowledge and passion for sport projects required. Own transport essential, computer skills (Word, Excel), writing skills. - read more...
Intern – HDSA only - Criaghall
Intern - HDSA only. Driven, enthusiastic, self-starter wanting to get into PR will flourish in our rapidly growing entrepreneurial environment. Are you keen to develop your own exciting career path? - read more...
Public Relations Consultant - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Exciting opportunity exists for an ambitious Account Executive who wants to work in a professional environment and manage leading blue chip accounts. Career growth opportunities. - read more...
PR Account Manager - BEE - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Is your PR career ready for the next step? Are you a dynamic, hard working and talented PR consultant who should be at Account Manager level? - read more...
Operations Project Manager - Admin and Accounts - Sandton
Leading blue chip requires an individual with strong administrative and financial skills coupled with management experience. Degreed candidates only! BComm or BA Package negotiable up to 22K.
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PR Professional and Publicist - Johannesburg
If you are a publicist extraordinaire, talented wordsmith, strategic thinker, team player, have a nose for news and possess a passion for PR and Publicity, this is for you! - read more...
Creative Recruitment Consultant - Cape Town
Join our dynamic team. We are expanding and are looking for another creative recruitment consultant for Ad Talent Ramorei, Cape Town. - read more...
Sponsorships Sales Assistant - Johannesburg
Sponsorships sales knowledge of sports and entertainment market, to sell stand space and sponsorships for national expo in Gauteng in November. Applicants to have at least 12 months experience in the industry. - read more...
Sales and Marketing Agent - Cape Town
Calling all Capetonians! Need stimulation & money? Jealous of the money made in JHB? A JHB based company is now employing Agents in Cape Town! Full Time and Partime on an independent contractors basis? Promote the Professional Hair & Skin Care industries. - read more...
Account Executive - Public Relations - Jhb Northern Suburbs
PR Account Executive required for leading agency. This is an opportunity for a consultant who wants to grow their PR career in a company with international affiliation. - read more...
Database Researcher - Rosebank
Database researchers wanted! If you have attention to detail and are able to concentrate for long periods, we have a stimulating position for you. - read more...
Graphic Designer/Layout Specialist - Northriding
Layout, design, proof reading: Product brochures (Corel Draw, Email campaigns & newsletters (Dreamweaver or similar), Webpage, Invitations. Web Site: Populate with product information and ensure content quality, maintenance and internal integration. - 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...
Production Manager - Johannesburg
Fast growing advertising agency needs experienced Production person with good knowledge of Print; Repro; Radio and TV production. Sense of urgency and strong negotiating skills is a must. - read more...
Senior Sales/Client Service Executive - Hyde Park
Africa's leading outdoor advertising company seeks an organised strategic thinker who has at least 5 years sales experience with quantifiable results. - read more...
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The inc is the sales and marketing arm of Independent Newspapers, South Africa's leading publisher of daily and weekly newspapers, with a stable of 32 titles and offices in Johannesburg (telephone 011-639 7100), Durban (031-308 2911) and Cape Town (021-422 1094).
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Twelve Horses is a global provider of email, fax, web and mobile text (SMS) communications through a single platform. Our drop-in, automated applications address common business challenges, including customer acquisition, customer lifecycle management and debt collection.
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iKineo is a leading Marketing and Communications firm that designs and manages positive brand experiences to meet specific goals for our clients. We develop and implement innovative 1-to-1relationship marketing, brand activation and related communication strategy for leading brands and organisations.
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