| No Comment |  We know from our research that our readers are into the serious business of building businesses, of which we are extremely proud to assist with, by publishing key information, leads, case studies, best practice, etc. Last week, the draft Transformation Charter and Scorecard for the advertising, marketing and broader communications industry was presented to Government. It will now be ratified by all our relevant industry organisations over the next month and then we all have until 2008 to transform our organisations - whether they are SMME or SME or corporate, with all targets - set by our own industry - having to be met by 2014 in line with current Black Economic Empowerment policy. As media, marketers, advertisers, communicators, etc, we have an integral role to play in influencing society, therefore it makes it all the more important for this industry to be fully representative of that society. To aid our readers, Bizcommunity.com has put the entire draft BEE Scorecard and Transformation Charter on the website: www.bizcommunity.com. Just search the word transformation. Another great resource is the DTI website, which also has all the BEE Scorecard codes for cross referencing: www.dti.gov.za.
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@biz-community.com
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Putting your market right on target
Growing grapes in the Cape CBD
The Loerie Awards 2005 deadline for entries extended
Altmedia joins forces with Primedia
Going direct to the Loeries
Transforming the hearts and minds of SA
mfsa postpones Marketing Excellence Awards
King James goes for Lunch
Condom market lubricated by dramatic increase in sales
Industry BEE Scorecard presented to Minister
Caxton consolidates with NAB
The 100 Top Global Brands
| The Loerie Awards 2005 deadline for entries extended
The deadline for the submission of entries into The Loerie Awards 2005 has been extended to give manically busy creative directors and their run-off-their-feet PAs two weeks' grace. So if you thought you'd missed the bus - now's your last chance to show your work where it matters!
Transforming the hearts and minds of SA
[Louise Marsland]  The approximately 4000 people employed in the marketing, advertising and broader communications industry influence and produce the images and messages sent to the 40 million plus population of South Africa - which is why the transformation of this industry sector is so critical to end stereotypical, racist, irrelevant and polarising messages that are sent out, even inadvertently, in our advertising and media on a daily basis. This sector has an influence on the hearts and minds of South Africa and it needs to fully represent the soul of the nation - as set out in the final draft of the BEE Scorecard (attached).
Industry BEE Scorecard presented to Minister
[Louise Marsland] The advertising, marketing and broader communications industry, has until 2008 to get its house in order as far as meeting Government's transformation targets, and has until 2014 to be fully transformed in line with current Black Economic Empowerment policy. The draft Transformation Charter and Scorecard was presented to Minister in The Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today, Tuesday, 26 July 2005, by the Monitoring and Steering Committee for the Transformation of the Marketing and Advertising Industry.
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Marketing | | Chartered marketing exams this month
The next Chartered Marketing (CM) board exams have been scheduled for 27 August at the Wits Business School in Johannesburg, with Cape Town following on 28 October at the University of Stellenbosch Business School. The board examination forms the final component of the South African CM qualification programme.
Branding under fire
[Naseem Javed] Pregnant mothers are being pooled to place ads on their round stomachs as part of 'tummy branding'. Some argue that this is how news is created. To others, this is desperate branding in action. Welcome to 'guaranteed-to-fail branding', a process that ensures a top spot on the list of branding failures. These projects are sometimes called reality branding and there is no limit to these weird processes.
mfsa postpones Marketing Excellence Awards
The mfsa has decided to postpone its Marketing Excellence Awards, due to take place in September 2005, to June 2006."We have had a lot of push back from the market this week, prompted by our final call for entries on Monday. The feeling is that there is too much happening in the industry at the moment, with the Loeries Awards in October and the ACA's Apex Awards calling for final submissions in November," said Dee Blackie, Chair of the MFSA Executive Committee.
The information we know and the information that matters. Chalk and cheese?
[Sid Peimer] When we meet the right person, we 'just know'. However, looking at the divorce rate, it seems we're correct about half the time. That's pretty good odds though, taking into account the complexity of human personality. The ability to find patterns based on very narrow slices of information is called thin slicing. And we can be remarkably good at it - if we know what to look for.
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Advertising | | Telkom gets sassy with students
 The Agency has developed a new campaign for client Telkom Directory Services (TDS) that is hitting the streets - so to speak - with an ensemble of branded student cars and postcards.
Low-cost air travel takes off with 1time
Airline 1time and Rivonia-based DDB SA have developed a communication strategy that aims to win converts to low-frills flying. The campaign showcases a distinctive new logo and fresh pay-off line for 1time: "More nice. Less price".
Caltex mirrors our good clean habits
 Caltex, in conjunction with Y&R (Cape Town), recently completed the production of a new international brand commercial that dramatises 'clean' as the Caltex brand intrinsic which extends into a metaphor that is demonstrated via a series of 'good, clean habits'.
FCB opens its doors to Alexander students
As part of its corporate social outreach (CSO) programme, FCB Johannesburg has opened its doors to a group of students from the Imagination Lab, an advertising school based in Alexander, north of Johannesburg. Started by the Vega School of Advertising several years ago, it is essentially a creative hot shop that sources and develops dynamic young talent for the advertising and marketing industry.
New Audi ad straddles the divide
 The Audi A3 Sportback is a new kind of vehicle, but Ogilvy Johannesburg, who conceptualised the new Audi television ad, believe it is also symbolic of the lifestyle of the first of a new generation: the Straddler whose life is a balance between excitement and responsibility.
Going direct to the Loeries
For direct marketers, the big question regarding The Loerie Awards is whether the new focus on creative excellence is relevant to direct marketing. The answer, according to Tipping Point managing director and member of The Loerie Awards 2005 organising committee Nici Stathacopoulos, is a resounding 'yes' - more so than ever.
Major moves afoot at HerdBuoys
Fourteen years after its inception as South Africa's first black-owned advertising agency, HerdBuoys McCann-Erickson is once again transforming with the introduction of a new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B.E.E.) initiative. Founding members Peter Vundla, Happy Ntshingila and Dimape Serenyaneio have sold back their 49% share in the agency to international advertising group McCann-Erickson.
King James goes for Lunch
Independent advertising outfit King James has acquired a 51% interest in specialist non-traditional communications agency Lunch. Effective immediately, Lunch will operate as a stand-alone, complementary offering within the King James group of companies.
New CEO for Cannes
In the wake of this year's Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, Emap Communications is strengthening its senior management team. Now in its 52nd year, the Festival has grown significantly in recent years and Emap believes there is still opportunity for further growth.
AMASA fees due
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) is calling on all members to re-new their annual membership. AMASA associates benefit from a host of activities during the year including monthly newsletters, free entry into monthly meetings, reduced rates at all workshops, preferential bookings and special rates for the annual event.
Thinking about pitching?
The South African Graphic Design Council (think) believes the pitch process is flawed and its code of ethical conduct - a document that is required to be signed by all think members - states that the creative pitch process is considered unacceptable and unfair business practice.
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Ogilvy South Africa recently hosted an information sharing session featuring keynote speaker Michael R Francis, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Target Corporation (USA), who encouraged agency and client alike to challenge conventional marketing thinking and proved that it truly is possible to pursue the very best of your creative tactics.
The 100 Top Global Brands
eBay, HSBC, Samsung and Apple are among this year's top gainers in BusinessWeek's annual ranking of The 100 Top Global Brands. For the fifth consecutive year, BusinessWeek has teamed up with Interbrand, a leading brand consultancy, to publish a ranking of The 100 Top Global Brands by dollar value.
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CRM | | Managing your customer's life-cycle - Acceleration
[Lee-Ann Vermaak] How well do you know your child? You should know your customer and subscriber just as closely.
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Digital | | Let the games begin - Penquin International
The World Cyber Games 2005 (WCG), sponsored by Samsung, is the world's first "Cyber Game Festival", designed to build a healthy cyber culture, with the best gamers around the world sharing the excitement and fun of the game tournaments.
Clickatell gears data services for success - Clickatell
Mobility, and the ease of communication it affords, has taken centre stage around the world. Voice, however continues to be the biggest cash-cow, with data services still remaining just out of reach as a significant contributor to carrier networks' bottom-line.
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Sunday World has launched an Aids Awareness Poetry competition with Khomanani, the Department of Health's Aids project. The competition aims to educate and up-weight Aids awareness amongst South Africans and runs weekly in Sunday World from the 19th June 05 to the 11th December 05.
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Education and Training | | Entrepreneurs on the agenda in Cape Town
The South African Forum for Entrepreneurship (SAFE) is to be launched in Cape Town on 12 August and will focus on entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, financial literacy, marketing strategy, business planning and implementation. Raymond Ackerman, chairperson of Pick 'n Pay, will be the keynote speaker at the launch.
Gordon Cook launches strategic marketing programme - Graduate School of Business
South African marketing expert Gordon Cook will launch an innovative new marketing course in Cape Town next month.
Have you ever thought about the forms of advertising in the future? - Knowledge Resources
Skeptics who forecast the demise of advertising ignore the fact that business and other enterprises have an innate need to communicate with their public.
Presenting - friend or foe? - The Image Excellence Group
"Presentations", the mere word when one is to be the presenter, causes a panic attack. Public Speaking is commonly known to be the number one fear amongst us.
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Eventing | | Joburg Arts Alive on schedule
 One of the first artists to rewrite the rap style guide by fusing a ragga-inspired, halting rhyme style laced with complex lyrics will hit South African stages this September when annual arts extravaganza, Joburg Arts Alive, brings Busta Rhymes to perform at Johannesburg Stadium on Saturday 3 September 2005.
Maverick reduces the headaches for Aspen - Maverick SA
When leading South African pharmaceutical company, Aspen Pharmacare, launched a new antibiotic they called in the team from Maverick to ensure an event free from headaches.
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Exhibitions | | Markex visits the Cape
Markex & World of Events Cape 2005 opens its doors at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to Western Cape marketeers between 3 and 5 August. In the Cape for the second year running as a result of the growing demand in the region, the exhibition promises new ideas and suppliers.
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Magazines | | A new flavour at Taste
 Angela Brooks has been appointed as editor of New Media Publishing's customer title Woolworths TASTE. Brooks joins the team in September and will work closely with Sumien Brink, founding editor, who remains on board as the Editor-in-Chief.
Chartered accountants go after the youth
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has published the fourth issue of a new quarterly publication called xl (excel) which is aimed specifically at young black achievers in high schools and universities around South Africa. xl provides a fresh take on career and life skills guidance for SAICA's targeted transformation audience.
LEGIT Club: on-line girl pulling power - The Publishing Partnership
 LEGIT, the funky arm of Edcon's discount fashion retail group, leads the way in the style stakes with its recently launched e-mag, www.legit.co.za - managed by The Publishing Partnership, publishers of the acclaimed Clicks and Jet Club magazines.
In touch with their clients
Touchline Media's Contact Centre was awarded the First Runner Up Ask Africa Award for Service Excellence at the annual Calling the Cape awards banquet held recently. Judges felt that the centre has a comprehensive strategy document with a holistic service excellence strategy in place focusing on customer service, which elevates Touchline Media's competitive positioning.
Painting the town Plascon
 Plascon's annual magazine Plascon Colour is now on the shelves. The publication, edited by Sumien Brink, is filled with design and décor ideas including Plascon's Palette of 2006; the latest trends in colour; makeovers for rooms; and three of the country's paint effects specialists, Charlie Wright, Hildagaard Cronje and Jessica Webster share insights on paint techniques. Available at Woolworths, Plascon stockists, Decorex SA and all major bookstores. Colour by Plascon will be sold for R29-95.
Cosmo exposes the world of lingerie
The 2005 Cosmopolitan Lingerie Fashion Show, sponsored by Brutal Fruit, will be held on 12 August 2005 in Cape Town as part of Cape Town Fashion Week. The show is co-sponsored by Lentheric, Triumph, Playtex, Edgars, Woolworths, Truworths, Foschini, La Senza, Jockey, Mr Price, JBS, and Vogue sunglasses. A behind the scenes look at the making of the Cosmo Lingerie supplement will be screened on M-NET on 31 August. The lingerie supplement will be available in the September issue of Cosmopolitan - on sale 24 August.
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3-5 August 2005
Cape Town International Convention Centre - Halls 1 & 2
SA's premier marketing and promotions exhibition, a showcase of suppliers to the special events and associated industries, and an exhibition of sports sponsorship and associated marketing opportunities, combine to bring you the answers to all your marketing needs. To pre-register, visit www.markexcape.co.za
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Media | | MDDA offers research grants into media issues
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is calling for applications for grants for research into small commercial and community media issues. The application process is open to any institution conducting, commissioning or contracting research into media development and diversity in these sectors.
Altmedia joins forces with Primedia
Primedia has acquired Altmedia, including GMR and The Letter Corporation, which will be integrated into ComutaNet's stable of 10 different media platforms, with the exception of The Letter Corporation's airport media which will be owned by Primedia Outdoor.
Measurement Statistics from Newsclip - Newsclip Media Monitoring
Newsclip measures and values every clip at the production stage. If you wish, at a nominal cost, we will create statistical reports every week - and, you are measuring each article yourself!
Scientist wins Woman of the Year 2005
 Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan was named the Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year 2005 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Thursday 28 July. Chinsamy-Turan is also the winner of the Science and Technology category of the Award. She is a scientist who has earned international acclaim as a professor of palaeobiology and her research on the microstructure of fossil bone has led to a significant advancement in the field and to a better understanding of the biology of a variety of extinct animals.
MTN Media Woman of the Year: Libby Lloyd
Libby Lloyd, CEO of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), was named MTN Media Woman of the Year 2005, as decided by The Media magazine's editorial board. Finalists also included Talk Radio 702 presenter, Jenny Crwys-Williams; Daily Dispatch editor, Phylicia Oppelt; SABC Television Airtime Sales GM, Clare O'Neil; and Beeld GM, Lucille van Niekerk. The MTN Rising Star award, given annually to a female media professional under the age of 30, this year went to 27-year-old Tembisa Gebeda, presenter and producer on SAfm and SABC Africa.
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24 - 25 August 2005, Park Hyatt, Johannesburg
Now is the time to take advantage of technology and expand your business operations - take the next step towards the future. Increase efficiency and business operations, and achieve greater success. For more information about this conference, contact Hennie Potgieter: (011) 516 1073 / henniep@marcusevanssa.com.
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The national advertising representation of approximately 50 Caxton-owned and part-owned community newspapers will move from Capro to the Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB) at the end of August 2005. Caxton is making the move in an effort to consolidate its operations.
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Online Media | | The domino effect
[Naseem Javed] The desired goal of most countries other than the US is to end up with their own local language suffixes, own local language domain names, basically their own Internet, with its own domain registration policies - in a nutshell, a very big and a very complex global mess, indeed.
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Clear Channel Independent has disposed of its outdoor trading operations in Kenya and Cameroon because of the frustrating operating conditions it discovered in Nairobi and the lack of growth experienced in Cameroon.
Taking exhibitions outside at Gallagher
 In a joint venture between Gallagher Estate and Ian Gersun, exhibition and event organisers at Gallagher Estate now have the opportunity to utilise eight large outdoor signs for on-site advertising. The innovation utilises Gallagher Estate's exhibition halls as backdrops to hold temporary signs that will be custom produced to create a high impact visual on-site presence leading up to exhibitions and events.
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Printing | | Wine label award goes to Paarl Print Labels
Paarl Print Labels, the wine label printing facility within Paarl Media Group, has scooped Best Range Award for the printing of Paarl Print Labels, the wine label printing facility within Paarl Media Group, has scooped Best Range Award for the printing of KWV's Golden Kaan range in the third annual Raflatac Wine Labels of Excellence awards. The awards ceremony formed part of the opening function of The 9th Wine Farmers & Fruit Growers 2005 Exhibition, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 26 - 28 July 2005.
Kemtek Industrial Scanners offers new business solutions - Kemtek
Kemtek, South Africa's leading bar coding company, now offers the perfect Metrologic industrial scanning solution with the introduction of their latest TECH scanner series, as well as the Holographic scanners.
ABC Press installs full size Heidelberg 8 colour machine - ABC Press
 ABC Press is at present completing the installation of a Heidelberg 8 colour printing press. The company has shown impressive growth over the last few years so ABC management decided to take a quantum leap in efficiency and decided on the 8 colour Heidelberg to further provide for this growth.
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Production | | SA production tips the scales for London bid
 It was largely due to the efforts of world-famous athlete Sebastian Coe and a determined Olympic bid team that London was awarded the 2012 Olympic Games. But South African film production company Miros Films is equally proud to have played a role.
New Fresh Eye director gets big break - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 Fresh Eye Film Production has launched yet another commercial's director. Craig Blythe's first directing job since turning professional recently was for the big name brand - Yellow Pages.
Sithengi Talent Campus in co-operation with the Berlinale Talent Campus - Sithengi Film and Television Market
The Sithengi Talent Campus is presented in partnership with the Berlin Film Festival and modeled on their highly successful Berlinale Talent Campus and offers a platform for students as well as aspiring and established filmmakers to meet and exchange views and ideas with these experts on various aspects of the filmmaking process.
And the HIVOS/Sithengi Film Fund winners are... - Sithengi Film and Television Market
A first call for projects in April elicited over 150 applicants for features, short films and documentaries. Seventeen awards were made during this first round of disbursements to first-time and experienced writers, directors and producers.
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Strategic brand marketing and public relations planning company Predictive Communications has appointed Nomusa Khumalo as a director and BEE partner. Khumalo operates an independent business, ROA Logistics, and is a director of and consultant for SPT Solutions.
Chatroom supports SpacePortEdutainment as partner in PR and communications - ChatROOM
SpacePortEdutainment has selected ChatROOM to be their PR partner for the announcement of a joint venture to build a US$250m space theme park in China.
Grapevine turns 10! - Grapevine Communications
Grapevine Communications is celebrating ten successful years in the business! From a one-woman, standard PR operation, Grapevine has been transformed into a media relations business with blue chip clients.
The Write Co launches Web Copy workshop - The Write Co.
The Write Co, one of Johannesburg's leading business and fiction writing academies, launches its newest workshop, 'www.write: Writing Killer Web Copy', in August 2005.
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Radio | | Idols judge sues Jacaranda
Jacaranda 94.2 is defending legal action by entertainer Mara Louw, one of the 2005 Idols judges, who is suing Kieno Kammies and other breakfast show team members for allegedly making defamatory statements about her. Louw has demanded R1 million to compensate her for the defamation, public and personal humiliation she has allegedly suffered.
Call the FBI; there's a fugitive on the streets
 The fugitive is back on the streets of Johannesburg thanks to Gold Reef City and 94.7 Highveld Stereo. He's to be let loose on 1 August 2005 and it's up to the public to use the clues he gives on air to track him down and claim cash bounty prizes.
Kaya FM 95.9 - Blast off from new premises!
At 9:59am on 1st August 2005 Kaya FM will do their first broadcast from their new home in Newtown. This is no ordinary day, but Kaya FM's 8th birthday celebration as well. A two metre cone-shaped cake will be served to all Kaya FM's neighbours, friends, clients and abomKayas - in fact anyone who visits them on the 1 August 2005.
Living like a millionaire - for two weeks
Jason Greig (32) is 94.7 Highveld Stereo and First National Bank's (FNB) winner in the promotion Live like a millionaire. For two weeks Greig's schedule will be designed for his exclusive enjoyment. No expense will be spared in the ultimate quest for him to live like a millionaire. The prize also involves bond or rent and cell-phone bills being paid for a month, a personal stylist, assistant, chauffeur and butler and a Hollywood-style hotel existence. Experience Gifts Online Store (Egos) has been awarded the contract to create and co-ordinate the experience.
Answer that phone and win cash
Jacaranda 94.2 launches the Cash Countdown this week, which requires nothing more but that listeners should have proximity to a phone and quick reflexes. With over R800 000 in cash to give away during the month of August, the radio station has asked its listeners to register with them via 32942, www.jacarandafm.com; at Emperors Palace or on 0862 942 942. Then all the listener has to do is answer the phone as quickly as possibly to win his or her share of the cash.
Kaya has a birthday bash
Kaya FM is hosting its birthday concert on 21 August 2005 at Newtown Park. The station will be hosting developing artists including Uju, Camaqu and Johnny Mekoa's Big Band. Tickets are on sale at Computicket: R75 per person for VIP mKaya Club Members and R150 per person for non-club members; listeners are invited to join the club at www.kayafm.co.za free.
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Recruitment | | Hiring and firing is costly
The changes in labour employment legislation in recent years have spawned a phenomenon that is having serious repercussions for employers: No matter how diligent the screening and interview process prospective employees go through before being made a job offer, there is always a risk that, come delivery time, they could fail to produce.
VGP celebrates their 18th birthday - and a resurgence in web design - Viv Gordon Placements
Viv Gordon Placements (VGP), Cape Town's premier recruitment agency in the communications industry has turned 18.
Speak to theWorksquad about your professional CV makeover - theWorksquad
As you may well know, this is the most important piece of paper you are going to have in your career. Just how often do you update your CV?
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Research | | The challenges of local democracy - ACNielsen
'We must ensure that we maintain close contact with the people, able at all times to respond to their needs...' ~ Thabo Mbeki. The enormity of the task that awaits government and the ANC on the ground, however, is demonstrated through the findings of an ACNielsen survey.
Eighty20 releases the first series of its Insight Out reports - Eighty20
StatsSA's Labour Force Survey is one of the most valuable but underused databases of consumer information in South Africa. Contrary to what many believe, the database contains much more than labour statistics.
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Retail | | Growing grapes in the Cape CBD
The developers of the R1 billion Mandela Rhodes Place (MRP) in Cape Town's CBD have selected and finalized negotiations with an internationally renowned winemaker for the city's first fully fledged inner-city winery.
Condom market lubricated by dramatic increase in sales
Recent research has indicated a radical increase in condom sales from just under 1 million units in 1997 to 6.6 million in 2001 and 14.8 million in 2004. These significant increases, averaging 27.2% per annum over the last 5 years are testament to the significant work of the Society for Family Health/PSI South Africa in terms of its commitment to contribute to positive health and social change in South Africa.
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City Vision is a free community newspaper in the Media24 group, that focuses on relevant issues in the lives of the people in the communities of Soweto, Alexandra, Johannesburg CBD and Kathorus. To reach this emerging market please contact 011-877-6111 for advertising enquiries.
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Sales | | Nine ways to botch a proposal
[Michael W. McLaughlin] Most consultants salivate on cue when clients ask for proposals. After all, it's exciting to have a chance to show your stuff and move closer to the client and the tantalizing prospect of a new, challenging project. But creating a great proposal isn't easy, and the process will consume your time and energy. And any consultant can tell you there are umpteen ways to blow it during the sales cycle.
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Sponsorship | | Cell C brings you the sounds of our cities
Cellular operator Cell C is planning a three-city live music showcase - Cell C Sound of the City - that reflects the distinct musical styles born on the streets of South Africa. Each live concert will feature leading artists from the diverse genres produced in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town and will be filmed and broadcast on SABC 1 after each event.
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The four couples selected for the new Cashbuild On Site reality TV Show on SABC 2 arrived at Greenstone Hill in Modderfontein this week for the ultimate building challenge: to build a house from scratch within 13 weeks, without giving up their day jobs.
School TV broadcasts four new programmes
The SABC has launched four new programmes on School TV for intermediate phase learners. The programmes are: The Silent Enemy, Bonding Codes, Backyard Science and Looking Back Moving Forward.
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New accounts | | GAS Advertising partners with Universal McCann - more infoConference account for FusionDesign - more infoClub Media launch new DSTv channel - more infoHealth care giant account win for Mixology - more infoThe 10 year old Grapevine - more infoFuse-ion with ENVENT - more infoNew accounts for Alphabet Soup - more infoSteers, Huletts and The Star achieve Superbrands Status in SA - more info
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Events to diarise | | No Issue - No Stakeholder - PRISA, Randburg, 02 Aug
As a technique of pubic relations, issue management can enable your organisation to anticipate change, avert crises and pursue opportunities.
PRISA special members function - PRISA, Durban, 02 Aug
The purpose of this function is to engage members and related interest groups or individuals on the PRISA redefinition process as well as the supposed role of the organisation.
Markex & World of Events Cape - Cape Town, 03 Aug
The Western Cape's premier marketing and promotions exhibition and the ultimate showcase for suppliers to the special events industry.
2005 AMASA Workshop - AMASA Cape Town, Cape Town, 03 Aug
AMASA Cape Town will be hosting its annual Media Management Workshop - 2005, from 3 - 6 August. The workshop is the ideal opportunity for all industry players to update their media planning and strategy skills in a rapidly changing environment.
Programme for New Directors - USB-ED Ltd, USB, Bellville Park Campus, 04 Aug
The programme equips new directors with the knowledge and skills that lead to excellent directorship and board practices and processes, and explains the legislative framework within which directors must fulfil their duties.
''Gay Writes'' - The Writing Studio, Cape Town, 06 Aug
An exclusive workshop for Gay men and women who would like to write a screenplay, stageplay or television series that will reflect the uniqueness of their culture, history and experience.
Cape WOW Women's Festival 2005 - Cape WOW, Cape Town, 09 Aug
Cape WOW (Women of the World) Women's Festival has raised awareness of the empowerment of women for the last 5 years by hosting a mega festival to celebrate National Women's Day.
''The Increasingly Dominant Role Women Play in our Industry'' - AMASA, Inanda, 10 Aug
The panel will discourse on topical issues such as 'How has the workplace changed over time?', 'Mentorship - do women support one another?', 'Is there a glass ceiling in the Industry?', 'Why have women achieved such success in this industry?' and 'Is it really an equal opportunity for all?'.
Make Money Freelancing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 13 Aug
This intensive one-day workshop will equip you with the tools to make money as a freelance writer.
Roadmap to successfully starting your own business - Business School South Africa, Castlewalk, 13 Aug
This 1-day fully interactive and practical training workshop will teach participants how to properly plan and prepare for a new business venture from concept to launch.
Authentic Leadership - IMM GSM, Countrywide, 15 Aug
The IMM Graduate School of Marketing proudly presents Stef du Plessis in Authentic Leadership for a Morning Seminar and/or Two-Day Workshop.
Unleash the Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 16 Aug
A one-day intensive workshop on press releases - how to write 'em and how to bill 'em!
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Upcoming events | | | The Practice of Brand Communications - Vega School, Green Point, Cape Town, 01 AugSuccess Stories - The Write Co, Sandton, 01 AugCertificate in PR Management - PRISA Education & Training, Cape Town, 01 AugCertificate in PR Writing - PRISA Education & Training, Ferndale/Randburg, 01 AugThis is my life - The Write Co, Sandton, 01 AugEffective event management and protocol - Lab Epitomy, Fourways, Indaba Hotel, 01 AugBusinesswoman of the Year Award - , Sandton, 02 AugMacromedia Flash MX - Vega School, Green Point, Cape Town, 02 AugPrinciples of Brand Building - Vega , Westville, Durban, 02 AugInsight Series - UCT Unilever Institute, Cape Town, 03 Aug | More... Submit an event
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Challenging telesales position at one of South Africa's leading online media owners. The position offers great growth opportunities within the company. - read more...
Online Sales Executive - Cape Town
You will be responsible for sales on one of the biggest portals in South Africa. Your role will be to grow the client base in new areas. - read more...
Advertising Art Directors - Johannesburg
Young, dynamic advertising agency looking for strategic and conceptual Art Directors with a passion for creative work, to make their mark on a recently acquired piece of global business. - read more...
BTL Copywriter - Northern Suburbs
Talented copywriter with 2/3 years ad agency writing experience for Response/BTL company. Win awards and work in a very creative environment. - read more...
Account Executive - Cape Town
Account Exec. to start immediately selling ad space in the retail (FMCG) sector in the outdoor advertising market. Extremely lucrative position. Must posess extensive experience in this environment. R- Negotiable - read more...
Media Planner - Medium to Heavy Weight - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you're looking for adventure and the opportunity to experience a culturally diverse environment and you are a classically experienced media planner, then email me asap. - read more...
PA, Office Manager - Johannesburg
Public Relations personal assistant and office manager with at least three years experience in the industry to join small PR consultancy. Good English, pleasant personality, own transport. - read more...
Online Media Sales Position - Cape Town
Internet AdSales requires an experienced online sales person to join the team as soon as possible. A wonderful opportunity as the online media industry is growing in leaps and bounds. - read more...
Market Researcher (Radio) - Johannesburg
Media industry, market & client related research, competitor analysis, as required by the sales team, programming & management. Oversee external & in-house research projects. Focus groups, auditoriums, quantitative & qualitative studies. Questionnaire & system design, interviewer quality control, telephonic samples. - read more...
Print Production - Cape Town
Well established BTL agency with a select number of blue chip clients requires a super-efficient person with good people, technical and motivational skills. - read more...
Client Service Director -
Join this dynamic strategic Advertising Agency and manage the client service team. Use your marketing/strategic skills to further develop blue chip accounts as well as to groom and mentor the team. - read more...
Media Buyer - Rosebank
Effective media buying for large Service Provider account encompassing buying, negotiating, administration and budget control as well as evaluation and monitoring of activity which has been booked. BEE. - read more...
Traffic Manager - Sandton
Sandton-based Through-the-line ad agency with blue-chip client base seeks a dynamic, motivated person to manage workflow in a busy fast moving creative studio. - read more...
Services Manager - Cape Town
Operational Management of the Company including budgeting, project, business performance and financial management, contract negotiation, Facilities and Frontline Staff Management, Group Benefits and Insurance, Trademarks, Corporate Strategy, Security & Procurement. BEE position. Urgent! - read more...
Human Capital Manager - Cape Town
Support line management through the delivery of a professional HC management service to a portfolio of business entities in broadcasting environment. Minimize HC risk through implementing and compliance to systems; communication and controls. BEE. Urgent!
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Account Manager - Cape Town
Large ad agency division seeks dynamic team-player to work on a leading retail brand. Ability to manage and mentor team members. 2-3 years Account Manager position essential. - read more...
Account Executive - Cape Town
Large ad agency division seeks dynamic team-player to work on a leading retail brand. Must have strong organisational and problem solving skills. Advertising or marketing experience essential. - read more...
Sales Executives - Johannesburg
Solution sales of seriously high-tech film and television production equipment. Step into the big time, with leading broadcasters and post production houses. - read more...
Exhibition/Event Designer - Midrand
Exhibition Stand/Event Designer required with immediate effect for dynamic Midrand based company. Working in AutoCad and 3D Studio Max knowledge of exhibit systems essential. - read more...
Sales and Sponsorship - Jhb
JHBLive is looking for online sales and marketing person. The position requires a creative person with ability to close deals. Please email CV, with short description of experience. - read more...
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Clickatell is one of the world's leading SMS aggregators, providing SMS connectivity to 550 networks in 170 countries. Based in Cape Town, the company offers businesses a platform for simple SMS Gateway connectivity & reliable bulk SMS messaging.
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VGP is a specialist Recruitment Agency focusing on the exciting field of communications. Passionate about the industry in which we operate, our portfolio covers all personnel who work in the Advertising, Marketing, Publishing and Public Relations arenas.
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