| No Comment |  It's all systems go at the Rosebank, Johannesburg offices of the Magazine Publishers Association of SA this week as the annual judging for the Pica awards take place. The Pica's are SA's premier magazine publishing awards which are back at Vodaworld in Midrand this year in November. Good luck to all the entrants! Bizcommunity.com are also making a call to our readers for their best, most creative uber-hangover cures (that actually work). Please email us at editor@bizcommunity.com. Loeries is in Margate this year and for some, the party starts on the Friday already - so this one needs to work for up to three days! The best ones will get a special mention and will be published ahead of Loeries!
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@biz-community.com
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It's all about B®anding with new mag
Media 24 to launch a new daily newspaper
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal backs Loeries
iTunes may be here in time for Christmas
Sunday banking is around the corner
Avoiding mediocrity with critical thinking
Retail outlets the new media channel
Branding traffic cops
Think is thinking ahead
Painting an SA face for the Soccer World Cup
Giving the masses credit - fast
| Media 24 to launch a new daily newspaper
Media 24 continues in its quest to dominate the media landscape in South Africa with the launch this Monday of a new daily called 'Nova', termed a 'compact tabloid' aimed at the younger professional in an attempt to capture the under-40s who are not reading newspapers regularly. The group is hoping that publisher Deon du Plessis will work his magic once again.
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Marketing | | Neanderthals on exhibit at the Pretoria Zoo
 There's a new exhibit at the Pretoria Zoo featuring an endangered species: the beer-swilling, cave-dwelling Neanderthal who has been pushed to the brink of extinction by modern man since his switch to Sterling Light Lager.
Sunday banking is around the corner
Remember the bad old days when banks closed shop on Wednesday afternoons and at 11am on Saturdays? Times have changed and Absa customers may soon be able to negotiate new overdrafts, finance cars and make cash deposits at branches on Sundays if a trial run at two Gauteng branches is an indication of consumer demand.
Avoiding mediocrity with critical thinking
[Greg Carolin] With the arrival of information communication technologies, most companies today find that effective decision making and strategic thinking is necessary to determine which steps need to be taken to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace yet remain flexible enough to meet the demands of a continually changing environment.
Women make more profit
Although there are still far fewer females than males within the top echelons of corporate SA, the number of women in senior managerial roles has increased from 14.7% in 2004 to 19.8% this year, according to the Business Women's Association SA. And an international study shows that it is a trend that should be encouraged.
Giving the masses credit - fast
Automating its front and backend systems has enabled Consumer Credit to speed up the delivery of micro-financing to the market, including previously disadvantaged customers, promising a cheerier festive season for all - to the tune of R4 million.
Strategy Jamboree for Johannesburg - stratplanning.com
The Strategy Jamboree is coming to Johannesburg on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd October. The event is a celebration of strategic thinking, where delegates can develop and hone their strategic planning skills in an inspiring environment.
Kings of the Newlands Castle - South African Breweries
 Nick Mallett and two current Springbok heroes, Schalk Burger and De Wet Barry had a select number of fans spellbound with their insider stories and insights into the game at an exclusive Castle Lager Locker Room Function at the Newlands Rugby Stadium.
Kid vs. Mum: Waving the white flag - Edu-Promo
With an estimated annual spending power of approximately R4 billion+ in the form of pocket money and an additional R20 billion+ which South African parents spend yearly on their children, it's no wonder businesses are trying to tap into this market.
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Advertising | | ASA wins in court
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed a claim brought against the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) by Telematrix (Matrix Vehicle Tracking) for R6.5 million after the ASA ruled that the company had to withdraw its advertising.
Ogilvy takes flight with six Eagles
Ogilvy South Africa was the most frequent visitor to the podium at this year's Eagle Print Awards, winning six of the 23 trophies awarded. Lobedu Leo Burnett followed close behind, taking home five eagles and TBWA Hunt Lascaris with four.
Keeping you updated on the Loerie awards
Imperial Car Rental has put Loerie delegates in the driving seat with its special discount offer for the award weekend in Margate.
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal backs Loeries
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN) has named the Loerie Awards 2005 as one of the most exciting events to take place in the province this year and, to show its support, has signed up as a sponsor.
Provita goes high tech
 The latest TV commercial for Provita whole-wheat crisp bread filmed by director Paul Miros and producer Gary Webb of Miros Films for Guru Advertising, takes a step away from the traditional 'wheat field' type of advertising associated with the brand into a new futuristic era.
Ad agency of the year goes to Ince
Ince was named the advertising agency of the year at the 13th Business Day Financial Advertising Awards last night (08 September 2005) at Melrose Arch. The winners were chosen from over 280 entries this year and awards went to companies that go the extra mile when it comes to reporting company results and complying with JSE regulations.
Too hot to handle as Montecasino billboard censored!
 Montecasino was recently subjected to old-fashioned censorship - by the City of Tshwane no less!
Growing through the line
Brand Activation is the fastest growing company in the history of the Ogilvy group, growing by 400% in its first year of operations. In 2003 it billed R47 million and by 2004 this had grown to over R56 million with projections for 2005 putting it over the R70-million mark.
Branding traffic cops
A new initiative looks set to put more traffic pointsmen on the streets of Johannesburg by using them as an intelligent advertising space purchased by sponsors. This project is being pioneered by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and Media³, with the pilot project, Project Traffic Free Flow, sponsored by OUTsurance.
SA Tourism campaign a finalist in European awards
Starcom's National Graphic media campaign for SA Tourism has been named a finalist in the Best Travel / Leisure category of the Media & Marketing Awards. Europe's leading marketing magazine, Media & Marketing has been running these awards for the past 15 years.
Savanna celebrates Left-handed Day with FCB Impact - FCB Cape Town
 Savanna, South Africa's driest matured cider which utilises off-the-wall humour to great effect in its advertising, celebrated Left-handed Day in typical style on its popular web site www.savanna.co.za thanks to Distell's marketing partner, FCB Impact 361° in Cape Town.
Notta got a lotta space
 When Bakers Biscuits recently decided to launch the new Notta Bar it was all about unique stand out value. The brand is not a cereal bar and not a chocolate bar, 'Its Notta what it Seems!' and so is its advertising, created by Guru Advertising. Giant individualized illusions were created for sites around South Africa and these take outdoor to a whole new level.
Drive in style at the Loeries
Imperial Car Rental has been appointed the official car rental company for the Loerie Awards being held in Margate in October. All attendees to the creative awards can enjoy highly reduced rates that start from only R95 per day (fully inclusive) and are available in KwaZulu Natal from 10 - 20 October 2005 only. Bookings can be made on the Loerie Awards' website www.theloerieawards.co.za
Creative circle award for Ogilvy
Ogilvy Johannesburg has been awarded the Creative Circle award for the Umsobomvu Youth Fund "Innovators - Gazlam/Real McCoy/White Peoples Things" print ads. This campaign, which portrays stories of great but rarely credited black inventors, is aimed at young black South Africans, motivating them to look into entrepreneurship opportunities.
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| | | SAMRO making waves
The unveiling of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation's (SAMRO) new corporate identity this month is intended as a sign of its determination to become a major player in the South African music business. It follows the recent appointment of Nick Motsatse to the newly-created post of Marketing Director and Joint Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Setting trends with Puma
 Style icons Craig Native, Kuli Roberts, Philip Pikus and Bad Boy T will be among 500 VIPs at the PUMA Trend Convention at Atlas Studios in Johannesburg on Wednesday 7 September. The convention is a unique fashion show concept developed by PUMA internationally and held in Istanbul, Prague, Vienna and Budapest earlier this year.
Fish Eagle branding for Melrose Arch
Brandy Flight of the Fish Eagle is launching a branding spectacular throughout the Melrose Arch complex during September and October 2005. This upmarket residential, entertainment and shopping centre will be transformed as every possible outdoor and indoor advertising touch-point is dressed with images of natural environments.
HKLM rebrands Mercantile Bank - HKLM
 Strategic brand consultancy HKLM (Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy) talks about its role in the rebranding of Mercantile Bank, previously Mercantile Lisbon Bank.
Best-ever Brands & Branding - Brands & Branding
As the 2005 Encyclopaedia of Brands & Branding went to press in mid-August, every indication - including over 100 featured brands, 28 specially written articles and the results of eight different market research projects - pointed to the best-ever edition of South Africa's leading brand knowledge resource.
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Cinema | | Tsotsi causing a stir
Hot on the heels of its Edinburgh accolades, Tsotsi - directed by Gavin Hood - continued making history when South Africa named the film its official entry for the 2006 Academy Awards last week. The film will also be screening as part of the official selection at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival on 14 and 16 September.
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CRM | | Evolving Consumer Relations Marketing in a new Digital World
[Alex Meiring] What is it that all brands want and all advertising agencies promise? We are consumer focused. We produce targeted advertising to the right people, at the right time, a 360-degree solution, one version of your truth everywhere, every time, always... and our approach is holistically unique.
Are Employee of the Month awards a good idea? - Streetcar
Ever wondered whether your Employee of the Month awards programme is working? Although these programmes are a popular form of employee recognition in business today, according to leading authority on human performance, Aubrey Daniels, they're not always successful...
How do you get the most out of your employee incentive programme? - Streetcar
It's quite simple really. An article in the Harvard Business Review reports that of six leadership styles studied, the use of rewards was the single highest contributor to a positive organisational climate, which in turn had a direct correlation with financial results.
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Design | | Get creative with Adobe Live 05
Adobe Systems South Africa is holding an Adobe Live 05 and CS PowerTour national design seminar and workshops series. The conference partners with the International Society of Type Designers (ISTD), the South African Graphic Design Council (think) and the internationally travelled CSPowerTour to bring the highest calibre of creative talent to South Africa.
Who really understands design?
[Graham Taylor] "Nobody understands us" creative departments frequently lament, but, unless they are really weird extremists, nobody has more right to this cry than the humble designer.
Think is thinking ahead
The South African Graphic Design Council, think, is calling for entries into the fourth annual thinkahead awards, which offers graduating students an opportunity to present their work to top names in the graphic design industry.
Painting an SA face for the Soccer World Cup
World football governing body FIFA and the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa (SAOC) have launched a tender process to invite SA graphic designers to submit creative ideas to give a face to the world cup event.
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Digital | | iTunes may be here in time for Christmas
On the back of Motorola and Apple's launch of the world's first iTunes phone in Australia, Singapore, Philippines and Israel, Motorola Southern Africa is considering a local launch this year. The long awaited launch of the Motorola ROKR E1 handset is expected to revolutionise the way the consumers around the world experience mobile self-expression and entertainment.
Nokia releases study on mobile technology
Nokia has released an extensive study into the state of workforce mobility, revealing that a disparity exists between decision makers and employees regarding the perceived and actual use of mobile technology.
SMS and MMS head-to-head by 2010
Worldwide, SMS has emerged as the cheapest, quickest, easiest form of peer-to-peer mobile communication ever known and is still growing in all regions. A new report from Portio Research predicts that MMS also will grow to generate revenues of US$50 billion by 2010.
Cambrient signs up global optical lens manufacturer for marketing management system - Cambrient
Transitions Optical, the largest global manufacturer of photochromic ophthalmic lenses (enabling eye glasses to adjust automatically to light and dark), has chosen a marketing process management system from local content management solutions provider Cambrient.
Corel Corporation announces Corel Paint Shop Pro X and Corel Photo Album 6 - Direct Distribution Services
Corel Corporation has announced the release of Corel Paint Shop Pro X and Corel Photo Album 6, two major new products from Corel's digital imaging portfolio and the first versions of the software to be introduced since Corel's acquisition of Jasc in October 2004.
DJ Foods goes online - Goldfish Digital Solutions
 DJ Foods is a food and beverage manufacturer based in Joburg, supplying their fruit juices, flavoured milks and yoghurts, and Chiefs achaar to national retail and wholesale chain listings, and independent traders in South Africa, Lesotho and Botswana.
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Education and Training | | Developing Leaders for Success
A panel discussion at the Business Schools Expo hosted by the Association of Graduate Schools of Business and Management (AGSBM) on 13 September at Gallagher Estate, will give delegates a taste of cutting edge relevant knowledge about developing leaders today and other industry issues.
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Eventing | | Reviving the Soweto festival
The Absa Soweto festival, which starts on 28 September 2005 at Elkah Stadium in Rockville, Soweto, has almost reached its targeted exhibitor list as bookings grow daily.
Newtown Diwali Festival promises Bollywood experience
This year's Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus worldwide, will bring together the cities' unique mix of cultures in a line-up of award winning South African artists, fabulous food; arts and crafts and movies, including a Bollywood street party. Hosted by the City of Johannesburg, the Newtown Diwali Festival takes place at the Newtown Cultural Precinct in Johannesburg on Saturday 22 October 2005. Entrance is free.
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Exhibitions | | Meetings Africa on track for 2006
Bookings have opened for exhibition space at Meetings Africa 2006, set to take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 28 February and 1 March 2006.
Baba Indaba launches in November
The inaugural Baba Indaba, scheduled for 4 - 6 November 2005 at the Sandton Convention Centre, will include an interactive stage hosting Takalani Sesame performances twice daily during the three-day event, thanks to SABC and Sanlam.
National Boat Show 2005 - another great success for Biz Events - Biz Events
 The National Boat Show, held at the Randburg's Coca-Cola Dome from 26-28 August, has confirmed its position as the Rolls-Royce of boat expos on the African continent.
60% SOLD for Your Baby Show 2006 - Your Baby Show
After the huge success of the Your Baby Show 2005, Exposure Marketing has launched the Your Baby Show 2006, and it is so certain to be a "super-dee-duper" event, that 60% of the exhibitor space has already been sold!
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Magazines | | New editor for Fairlady
Suzy Brokensha has been appointed as the new editor of Fairlady magazine and will take over from Ann Donald, Fairlady editor since January 2002.
Start your own business with R100 000
Standard Bank is running a competition in Marie Claire magazine for prospective entrepreneurs to enter an original business idea and stand to win R100 000 in start-up costs. Standard Bank has extended the competition closing date to 15 October and all budding entrepreneurs are invited to enter.
T-shirt talent on the catwalk
 In a fashion first for Men's Health, the magazine is backing the local design industry by showcasing the best South Africa has to offer in the ever-growing men's fashion sector. The Men's Health Style Challenge has tasked South Africa's top fashion designers with revamping the modern day all-rounder - the T-shirt.
Your Child hits the shelves this month
 Specialist parenting magazine publishers Alchemy Publishing is launching a new magazine this month called Your Child, which is aimed at parents of children between 4 and 12 years old. The new magazine will be published quarterly initially and has already met its ad sales targets.
Clicks ClubCard magazine - new size, bigger reach! - The Publishing Partnership
 From September 2005 ClubCard magazine, the Clicks loyalty programme's premier benefit, takes on a whole new look - it morphs into a compact, handbag-size format.
Retail Edition September issue - ECR Conference - Edition Publishers
Retail Edition has been chosen to be the official publication at the ECR Conference in October. Visit our stand to ensure you are receiving copies of our publication. We're taking a fresh look at the retail business.
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[Louise Marsland] Three of the media, marketing and advertising industry's editors have joined forces to launch a new print magazine for the creative industry, called 'B®AND', which will focus on 'brand building from the inside out... showcasing the best of South African design and advertising'.
Capturing the mobile generation
 Jet Mobile, a quarterly directory published by retailer Jet, is aimed at the urban youth, who have embraced the mobile lifestyle and is distributed free to Jet Club members along with the club magazine.
Business of the Year competition goes national
The Sake business insert in Beeld, Die Burger and Volksblad has expanded its Business of the Year Competition, run in collaboration with Netstar and the Greater Johannesburg Business Chamber (GJBC), across South Africa's nine Provinces for the first time.
Dive your way across Africa with Lodgestaff.com - Habari Media
Africa's underwater wildlife is a massive tourist attraction, both to local and foreign dive enthusiasts. As such dive operators and instructors play a big role in African resorts and beach lodges.
SA's empowerment stars to be honoured at ABSA Impumelelo weekend - Top Companies Publishing
South Africa's most anticipated empowerment event, the ABSA Impumelelo Empowerment Awards Weekend, is set to take place at Sun City from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 September 2005.
Winning journalists
Journalists Alet Rademeyer from the Beeld and Anastasia de Vries of Rapport have both been awarded H.B Thom awards by the Federation for Afrikaans culture associations (FAK) for outstanding investigative reporting. Rademeyer has also been commended by Unitech for her reporting on higher education and was named as the Beeld Journalist of the Year for 2004.
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The Vaal Ster, a community newspaper catering for the Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging areas, will be splitting into four focused community papers. The new media, the Vereeniging Ster, Vanderbijlpark Ster, Meyerton Ster and Sasolburg Ster will have a combined print order of approximately 70 000 and will start on 4 October 2005.
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Online Media | | SA kids to be quizzed
Read a book and exercise your brain takes on a new meaning when children, who do just that, are called on to pitch their wits against one another in the forthcoming kalahari.net Kids Lit Quiz.
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www.isupportblackbusiness.co.za - JD Internet Consulting
We are proud to present South Africa's first and only black owned internet based BEE directory - the official Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) compliance marketing brand.
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 Wideopen Platform, a Primedia Unlimited subsidiary, recently joined forces with MTN to take brand ownership of two of South Africa's major airports.
Legislature opens at commuter hubs
The Gauteng Provincial Department integrated several ComutaNet media platforms into its broadcast of the recent Opening of Legislature. To ensure the campaign's efficacy, ComutaNet used two popular audio mediums, Star Radio and Commuter fm, buttressed by the audiovisual medium, Rank TV, to transmit the Legislature communication.
Sandton covered in Chivas
 Primedia Unlimited's Wideopen Platform recently teamed up with global alcohol brand, Chivas Regal to give its premium product, Pernod Ricard, maximum exposure in the Sandton CBD. Chivas dominated the Sandton skyline with a 995m² advertisement on the rapidly rising Michaelangelo Towers development.
Primedia Outdoor lays an outdoor foundation for AAA students - Primedia Outdoor
Recognising the necessity and importance of the theoretical and practical experience required by students on the verge of entering the industry, Primedia Outdoor lectured AAA students on outdoor as an advertising medium.
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Printing | | Kemtek introduces world's best fixed position scanner - Kemtek
 Kemtek, South Africa's leading bar coding company and sole distributor of PSC's range of scanners has announced that the world's No. 1 fixed position scanner, namely the newly enhanced Magellan 2200VS and 2300HS Omega Tek scanners, are now available in South Africa.
Kemtek's Open House launches new products for printers - Kemtek
 Much interest was shown countrywide by printers who attended the four-day Open House events put on by Kemtek Imaging Systems at their Head Office in City Deep, Johannesburg.
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Production | | The brothers grin - Suburban Films
 Upbeat, funky and jozi-licious the new Samsung ad aptly coined "Drummer" pushes Miles Goodall back into the spotlight.
Need a lift? - Frieze Films
 Jason Fialkov of production company, Frieze Films, recently directed the new Triumph commercial on behalf of advertising agency, Berry Bush BBDO.
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The Write Co has seen three of their course delegates published in one year.
Holland Park Communication Group launches promotions division - Holland Park Communication Group
 Publicity and public relations company Holland Park Communication Group has branched out into promotions.
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Radio | | Empowering the entrepreneur
The Small Enterprise Development Agency (seda), in partnership with SABC Education, has launched Vuk'Uzenzele on radio. Vuk'Uzenzele provides information for entrepreneurs about how to start and grow their own businesses.
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Research | | Giving for the GreaterGood
South Africa just tips the scales as a nation of givers, with 54% of the country claiming to give money to charities or causes, according to the results of a recent survey undertaken by The Centre for Civil Society, the Southern African Grantmakers' Association and the National Development Agency.
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Retail | | Retail outlets the new media channel
[Conrad Kullmann] Some three years ago, the Chairman of US company Digital View, James Henry, predicted that retail outlets will emerge as a new channel for media, as innovative retailers and brands invest in in-store video media systems to improve communications with customers, strengthen and maintain brand messages and not least to boost sales.
Single serving caffeine fix
 Kraft Foods South Africa, whose range of Jacobs coffee doubled its market share during the past year, has relaunched its Italian-inspired instants with new single-serving sachets. Jacobs Cafe Latte and Jacobs Cappuccino sachets are easy and convenient alternatives for busy consumers looking to indulge in their favourite cappuccino and cafe latte on-the-go. The launch will be supported by the current Jacobs TV advertising campaign, in-store sampling and point of sale material.
Rice on the move
 Patleys have launched a new range of ready cooked Tilda Rizazz rice recipes for busy cooks. In Britain, the microwaveable rice sector is now the fastest growing sector of the ambient grocery market with year-on-year growth of 37% and sales of nearly R800 million. All that is required is to microwave the rice recipe in the pouch for two minutes or stir-fry the contents in a pan or wok for 3-4 minutes. The new rice varieties come in colourful packaging for on-shelf appeal and will broaden the demand for microwaveable rice, further attracting on-the-go consumers with the need for quality convenience food.
Pure indulgence
 Appletiser will be launching a national on-pack promotion in October to tie in with the drink's market positioning as a healthy indulgence. Consumers can win indulgent 'treats' such as assorted spa treatments, hairstyling and meals at restaurants. The promotion will be taking place on the Appletiser 275ml glass bottle only. The brand is targeted at women and promoted as 100% Pure Pleasure, hence all marketing activations and communications tie into the concept of pleasure and indulgence.
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Sanlam is funding workshops in Johannesburg and Pretoria for parents who will be invited via local early childhood centres to interactive training sessions provided by skilled trainers. At the workshops parents are trained to utilise Takalani Sesame radio, television and print resources as educational tools to promote pro-social living and lifelong learning.
Making dreams come true
SABC education is showcasing the Sector Education Training Authority's (Seta) work in a series called Journey to a Dream, which profiles individuals who have achieved their dreams through learnerships. The series airs on SABC2 every Saturday at 09h15.
Cooking up a storm
BBC Food (DStv Channel 70) has undergone a makeover and launches with a fresh look and a veritable feast of new shows on September 14. One of the highlights this month is Jamie's Kitchen - a reality show described as a "Pop Idols for budding chefs" - devised and presented by the Naked Chef himself, Jamie Oliver.
Teaching kids money matters on SABC2
Where does money come from and why do we use it? What is the economy? What is supply and demand? What is the Reserve Bank and what is its role? Captain Z, the animated character in the television series Zaka, answers these questions and explains the basic concepts of the economy and money to children aged seven to 15 years. Zaka starts on 9 September on SABC2 at 17h00.
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Events to diarise | | Negotiation Skills - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 13 Sep
It is probably safe to say that negotiating is the most universal interaction in life.
Marketing Planning for Profit and Value - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 14 Sep
This course has been designed to marry the use of key marketing planning principles and tools with key financial skills and techniques so that marketers can readily assess the expected financial results of their strategies.
AMASA September Meeting Reviews 2005 Cannes Media Lions - AMASA Johannesburg, Sandown, 14 Sep
At AMASA's September meeting, leading industry expert Sue Rooney, Pan Africa Media Director from Universal McCann, and South African representative on the Cannes Media Lions judging panel, will examine the 2005 Cannes Festival and take a closer look at the winning Media Lions.
Writing for the Print Media: Make Money Freelancing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 17 Sep
This intensive one-day workshop will equip you with the tools to make money as a freelance writer.
Pro Applications Training Programme - Pro App Training, Johannesburg, 19 Sep
A one-week after hours FCP Advanced Finishing Techniques course which provides learners with an in-depth study of Final Cut Pro from the very basics to the more advanced finishing techniques.
Marketing and Sales Planning Workshop - SBS Conferences, Cape Town and Sandton, 19 Sep
The core of this workshop is a number of strategic issues, which are critical to the future role and effectiveness of the organisation, and where new evidence shows that many traditional assumptions made by managers simply do not hold true.
Adobe Photoshop CS - Vega, Green Point, Cape Town, 19 Sep
Learn how to apply this manipulation and illustration tool, enabling you to deliver advanced, industry-standard graphics.
Presentation Skills - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 20 Sep
This two-day programme is aimed at providing you with insight into the dynamics of effective presentation. The techniques can be applied in situations of providing information, motivating and inspiring staff, or selling services and products.
Communication Strategy and Skills - IAJ, Johannesburg, Parktown, 26 Sep
Strategy is central in making communication a successful management process.
Improve your Community Relations Skills! - PRISA Education & Training , Ferndale/Randburg, 26 Sep
This learning programme aims to equip people involved in community relations programmes with a basic understanding of communities and the communication involved in such programmes.
Essentials of Export Trade - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 27 Sep
This three-day course is aimed at providing delegates with an understanding of the inter-relationship between the key export administration aspects.
Effective Communications - Event-telligent, Cape Town, 29 Sep
A one-day practical workshop on effective communications for practicing communications consultants and aspirant communicators.
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Upcoming events | | | Professional Sales Management - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 12 SepNinth Annual Highway Africa Conference - Highway Africa, Grahamstown, 12 SepCertificate in PR Practice - PRISA Education & Training , Ferndale/Randburg, 12 SepInsight Series - UCT Unilever Institute, Durban, 12 SepMobilise your Marketing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 12 SepFundamentals of Marketing - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 12 SepReputation and Risk Management - Marcus Evans SA, Somerset West, 12 SepBusiness writing skills - IAJ, Parktown, JHB, 13 SepBusiness school exhibition - AGSBM, Gallager Estates and CTICC, 13 SepMacromedia Studio 8 Launch Seminar - Direct Distribution Services, Cape Town and Johannesburg, 13 Sep | More... Submit an event
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Retail Fashion Buyer - Cape Town
If you are ready to carve a career in a new direction then look no further... International travels, a fun-filled environment where you will quickly see the fruits of your own endeavours... - read more...
Sales Consultant - Sandton
Alive & Beautiful Adv are expanding and looking for individuals to train and develop in Professional Hair & Skincare Sales & Marketing. 'The World Today' exposed us, come expose yourself to us! - read more...
PA to General Manager - Johannesburg
Professional PA with experience assisting at Senior Management level. Assist General Manager ensuring his productivity is not compromised. Advanced computer literacy. Minutes. Excellent planning/organisational skills. Urgent position. Start October. - read more...
PR Assistant - Umdloti Beach
Rocking, small agency needs motivated, talented female. Administrative duties, media/publicity support, event co-ordination etc. Communications diploma/BA degree. Excellent communication skills. Computer literacy. Own transport essential. Copy test. - read more...
Parts Product Manager - Johannesburg
Automotive marketing experience will get you in the door! You are a marketing specialist with a technical background and are able to manage full spectrum marketing accountabilities. - read more...
Complex Manager - Pretoria
Efficient operation of cinema complex through staff management and development. Financial understanding (costing, budgets, income statements). Sound understanding of the retail, hospitality, service and entertainment industries. Passion for Customer Service. - read more...
Media PA - AA - Jhb North
Based in the North, this is a great opportunity for an experienced PA from the media department of an advertising agency. You need to be highly organised. - read more...
Middleweight Designer/Art Director - Cape Town
Below-the-line agency. Conceptual, creative, responsible designer / art director with around 3 years experience. Small, motivated studio. Work closely with the Creative Director, Client Service and Production. - read more...
Retail Sales Manager - JHB
Manage and achieve sales team through National Retail Chains, OEM's, Multi Accounts, and dealers with a key objective of growing acquisition on a target driven basis.
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Media Planner - Sandton
Got big shoulders? Got thick skin? Mature and level headed? High levels of energy? Be part of a wow team? Up for the challenge? Contact us! - read more...
Senior Account Manager/Account Director - Cape Town
Below-the-line experienced Senior Account Manager / Director required for leading promotional advertising agency to work on an exciting liquor brand. - read more...
Chief Marketing Officer/Commercial Executive - Cape Town
Heavyweight Marketing Commercial Executive - Dynamic experienced multi-disciplinary professional needed for global brands company in Cape Town. - read more...
Senior Web Engineer - Cape Town
An online marketing company seeks hands-on experienced person with good working knowledge of VS.Net, ASP, Visual Studio, SQL Server 2005, relational database design. XML, web services, web architecture, IIS, Email. - read more...
Online Campaign Manager - Cape Town
Trafficking media and search marketing campaigns. Monitoring and optimizing campaigns. Campaign analysis and reporting.
Advanced Excel and database knowledge. Attention to detail. Statistical and analytical skills.
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Search Campaign Manager - Cape Town
Online marketing company seeks a skilled tech and analytical person to propose, plan and track paid search marketing campaigns. Advanced Excel essential. HTML knowledge advantageous. - read more...
Traffic Manager - Jhb North
Are you a versatile Traffic Manager? Are you able to work in a non-traditional ad agency with unique structures and systems? Are you able to think out the box? - read more...
Art Directors and Copywriters - Jhb Central & North
If you are an Art Director or Copywriter with necessary tertiary education, min 4 years experience and a good ATL porty, and tv showreel then send me your CV. - read more...
Freelance PR - CT or JHB
SAReunited.com, premier reuniting website needs freelance PR. Good contacts and portfolio essential. Couple of hours per month. Bring ideas to the team. Prefer self-employed self- starter. Major scope. - read more...
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Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity.com!
Exp.Momentum is Africa's leading Experiential Agency, with 19 offices servicing 32 African countries. We offer unique experiential solutions (face-to-face brand integration) customised for each client brief.
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Cambrient is South Africa's leading content management software and consulting company, with over 10 years experience as a team. We are the acknowledged experts in developing large, content-rich Websites, Intranets and Internet systems for South Africa's leading corporations and organisations.
Click here to visit Cambrient's press office.
Edu-Promo is a full-service marketing & communications agency that provides optimised marketing solutions for children's and family brands. We bring families with children in direct contact with brands, ensuring strategic interaction that not only leads to sales, but also builds long-term relationships with consumers and the community at large.
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Get seen, touched and tasted at sa's biggest and best parenting expo ever! Everything you need for bumps, babies, toddlers and tots @ the Coca-Cola Dome.
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Importers and Manufacturers of CORPORATE CLOTHING AND GIFTS. We pride ourselves in offering unbeatable prices in conjunction with swift impeccable service.No item or quantity is too big or small.Cryptcorp should be first on anyones contact list when it comes to providing corporate clothing or that ideal gift.
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