| No Comment |  Branding gurus say the banana is a perfect example of nature's packaging at its best including a full sensory experience... an enticing shape, fresh aroma, easy to open, biodegradable, obvious built-in expiry indicator and timeless style... the fearless Vervet monkey that just jumped in the window of my holiday guest house to steal a banana from the fruit bowl in front of me obviously thinks so too, as he chose it over and above the rest of the fruit platter on offer. But no matter how enticing the packaging of your product, banana or otherwise, is - how do you reach your consumer if they don't even make it to the shelf with your brand on it, turned away too soon because of poor service at the retail front end or inside a store? Consumers are informed and have a multitude of choices these days and I've lost count of the number of shops I've walked out of recently because of poor or indifferent service. This contributes to a negative brand experience and it seems to me that arrogant retailers should be the ones taken to task by brands - not the other way round! After all, without brands and the advertising that supports the brand messages, consumers would not necessarily be shopping at their stores!
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@biz-community.com
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APEX judges announced
Be cool with a slimline can
Soccers takes off with Jet
Internal branding values ignored
New partner for Loeries
All the Eagle Print Advertising Awards results
The ROAR awards open
Loerie judges announced
Free exhibition listing a scam, warns EXSA
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 Margate, the South Coast community that will host The Loerie Awards for the first time in mid-October this year, intends convincing the advertising community that the sea-side town should become the permanent home of the Awards.
New partner for Loeries
The Loerie Awards has secured an overseas partner for the Advertising Print Crafts Category: OpenAd.net is based in Switzerland, with the majority of its core activities in the UK, and pitches itself as 'Global Ideas Stock'.
Loerie judges announced
The Loerie Awards committee has announced the judging panels for the Corporate Video and Interactive categories. Bizcommunity.com MD, Andre Rademan, is one of the judges in the Interactive category this year.
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Marketing | | Talking to your people
[Malcolm Pannell] Communication is one of the least favourably rated aspects of organisational performance in employee surveys. Given the attention many companies devote to distributing key messages, negative ratings in this area often evoke frustration among leadership.
Smile and make a child happy
As part of South Africa's heritage celebrations during the months of September and October, HP is calling on South Africa's 46.9 million happy people to donate a picture either of themselves or of a smiling family member, friend or colleague to celebrate our country. Through the SMILE campaign HP aims to raise money for The Star SMILE Fund.
The winners of the Biznetwork for entrepreneurs competition
Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Biznetwork entrepreneurial club competition, who each won themselves tickets to the Biznetwork "how to make your business more profitable" event, which takes place on the 21st of September at participating Ster Kinekor Cinema's countrywide.
The marketing mix is dead. Long live marketing
[Gerhard Sagat] Mention the term 'marketing' to a group of people and you're guaranteed to a broad range of reactions. Accountants see it as a waste of money, management no longer see it as a strategic force, and the rest of the organisation sees it as a fun activity where the marketers get to brainstorm advertisements all day or dine on lavish lunches.
The trend to 'downshift' is here
[Keith Coats] In different shapes and forms, thousands are ditching the pressures of corporate life, selling up and simplifying their lifestyle in terms of the context in which they live and work. And it is not only those with the financial muscle or those close to the end of their careers who are doing so.
SMEs value expertise above BEE
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) consider access to expertise to be the single most critical resource for their business, according to the final results of SME Survey 2005. In the study, backed by Standard Bank, MWEB Business and Microsoft, 91% of 6 059 SMEs said access to expertise was important in starting and running their businesses.
Citrix Systems soars with Citigate Johannesburg - Citigate SA
 The 2005 Citrix iForum conference held at the Vodaworld in Midrand in July attracted more than 900 delegates in comparison to the expected 800 who registered online.
20 tickets to be won to Biznetwork for entrepreneurs at Ster Kinekor - Biznetwork
20 Lucky Bizcommunity.com readers interested in entrepreneurship can win tickets to the next Biznetwork entrepreneurial club event taking place at Ster Kinekors nationwide on Wednesday, 21 September 2005 at 07h30 to discuss "how to make your business more profitable".
Angus Porter to head Added Value - Added Value
Angus Porter, recognised for his achievements with some of the world's leading brands, and one of the UK industry's most senior and respected international marketers, is to become Global CEO of the Added Value Group, WPP's marketing insight agency.
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It's about communicating with customers on a personalised level, learning more about them with every interaction, tailoring your actions based on this knowledge and satisfying their true needs in a customised way. Learn how on 3 - 4 October at the GSB.
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Advertising | | APEX judges announced
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has announced the judges for the 2006 Advertising Performance Excellence (APEX) awards aimed at rewarding effective marketing communication.
It's a man's world in September
 For the past 20 years, Carling Black Label has built its masculinity through epic television ads featuring muscled men in the act of building something, but the brand is moving beyond this with their latest 'Man's Day' campaign.
Students get road rage about drunken driving
 The only non-profit organisation involved in road safety in South Africa, Drive Alive, recently approached students at the AAA School of Advertising's Johannesburg campus to develop print advertisements to help drum up awareness around the perils of drunken and reckless driving.
The annual AMASA party 2005 for "Superheroes"
Based on the booming success of the 2004 AMASA event, this year's celebration, themed 'Superheroes' will be another crowd puller. To make sure you're part of the festivities, diarise Thursday 27 October 2005.
All the Eagle Print Advertising Awards results
Fewer agencies featured than in previous years at this year's Eagle awards and the judges awarded the Black Eagle, which appeared to be becoming an endangered species, to The Jupiter Drawing Room South Africa. This is only the 4th Black Eagle awarded in the 10-year history of the event.
FCB Durban's social corporate outreach programme speeds up - FCB South Africa
 Work at Sethani Star Centre, the benefactor of FCB Durban's social corporate outreach programme, has gathered momentum and is well on track to meet its October deadline.
Always on fire! - Goldswain Global Advertising
GGA are thrilled to announce Jeep's massive POS drive into 500 stores countrywide. These elements include posters, display cubes and innovative correx display units which all look fantastic in store.
Cape Town agency brands Jozi for World Petroleum Conference - FCB Cape Town
 FCB Impact 361°, the sales promotion and experiential marketing arm of FCB South Africa in Cape Town, has branded Johannesburg for the 18th World Petroleum Congress 2005.
Universal McCann keeps L'Oreal
Specialist media agency Universal McCann has once again secured the media account for international beauty and cosmetic house L'Oreal in a three-way pitch. The business involves all of the media planning, buying and strategy for L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline, Garnier, Carson Softsheen and Lancôme in Central, Southern and East Africa.
The Eagle has landed
The Jupiter Drawing Room, Cape Town, has captured the ever-elusive Black Eagle Award for their Design Indaba print ad entitled "Bell Centennial". The ad traces the journey of designer Matthew Carter's search to create a typeface that maximises space, is still aesthetically appealing and most importantly is a friend of the environment, thereby making him the 'unofficial patron of trees'. Two judges, both of whom are world-renowned creatives from international agencies, critique entries into the Eagle Print Awards, South Africa's print advertising competition.
JWT appoints new deputy MD
 JWT has appointed Eric Fologwe, previously Client Services Director, as its new deputy managing director. Fologwe, who has been with JWT for two years, is currently being groomed to take over from Raymond Kieser as managing director of the Cape Town office. Over the past ten years Fologwe has worked at Leo Burnett as client service director and at Herbert McCann as the business unit director looking after accounts such as Coca Cola and SAB in Southern Africa.
Register for AMPS presentations
The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) invites everyone who would like to attend the forthcoming SAARF All Media and Products Survey (AMPS) and Branded AMPS industry presentations. Interested parties from the advertising, marketing and media industries as well as the media are welcome to attend the industry presentations, which will be held in the following cities: Johannesburg 11 October, Durban 12 October and Cape Town 13 October 2005.
Registration forms are now on the website at http://www.saarf.co.za under "Register: AMPS 2005 Industry Presentations".
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 A UK marketing study by Price Waterhouse Coopers shows that less than a third of senior managers believe their companies' external values are matched by its internal values. There is nothing more destructive to brands than for customers' expectations to be disappointed and this misalignment is creating a massive threat to companies and destroying customer loyalty.
8seconds moves into Africa
New account gains in Africa sees image and brand company 8seconds expand its presence in Kenya and Nigeria. Shingi Sabeta has been appointed Managing Director of 8seconds Kenya and Lawrence Molai Managing Director of 8seconds Nigeria.
Tracking your brand among the youth
Magazine publishing company 8 Ink Media, has introduced a media-tracking tool to monitor print campaign effectiveness in its titles. Developed by Dr. Nick Steen, marketing and brand strategy consultant, the Youth Brand Index (YBI) monitors reader's perceptions of a particular brand or product on a monthly basis.
It's SMS competition time again... - Expanding Branding
 It's getting close to that time of year when the economy starts to boil as the annual spending frenzy gets underway. And of course all the big manufacturers will be asking consumers to purchase their products, using SMS competitions and a promise of great prizes as the inducement.
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CRM | | Crazy Monkey and astronauts - eBucks
 The eBucks Greatest Reward on Earth competition, where someone will soon become South Africa's next astronaut, is probably as groundbreaking as Crazy Monkey, and is also capturing the imagination of ordinary South Africans.
eBucks continues partnership drive - eBucks
Continuing its drive to offer more value for its members, eBucks has signed up Avis, South Africa's leading car rental company, as a new strategic partner.
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Design | | Be cool with a slimline can
 Beverage packaging manufacturer Nampak Bevcan has introduced a new slimline can which hopes to put the 'cool' back into the can by appealing to today's image-conscious consumer.
Digital Vision by Getty Images takes Gallo Images Royalty-Free Collections to sixteen - Gallo Images
 Gallo Images has announced that Digital Vision by Getty Images, an award-winning collection of royalty-free imagery can now be licensed directly to clients in sub-Saharan Africa.
Cape conference cancelled
The Grow and Develop the Cape Creatively workshop due to take place on 22 September, with keynote speaker Dr. Richard Florida, has been postponed. Global Conferences has expressed apologies for this inconvenience and the missed opportunity to discuss the creative economy and is in the process of arranging an alternate date. All registered delegates will be contacted regarding refund details.
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Digital | | iWeek picks up the Internet pace
The internet community's fourth annual iWeek conference, co-hosted by the Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) and UniForum SA, is taking place this week and ends on Friday. Attendance is free, but delegates are required to register at www.ispa.org.za/iweek/2005/.
A mobile business centre from Nokia
Nokia has released the Nokia Business Center, a new software solution enabling collaborative business applications for the mobile world, starting with push email. Nokia Business Center brings mobile email to the corporate masses, so that employees can reap the rewards of virtually anytime, anywhere access to corporate email.
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Education and Training | | Wits tops MBA list
Wits Business School continues to offer SA's most highly regarded Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, according to the Financial Mail's annual survey, Ranking The MBAs, which is based on the views of more than 1 100 MBA graduates and over 300 companies.
UCT course lays foundation for BEE best practice - Graduate School of Business
With BEE firmly in the spotlight as South Africa awaits the imminent launch of the BEE Codes of Good Practice, the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) has responded with the timely launch of a programme focusing on BEE implementation this month.
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Over the past twelve years, the Top Brands Survey has developed significant brand collateral in the South African marketplace. Indeed, there are a number of leading organisations who use this survey as part of the Key Performance Measures (KPAs) of their marketing executives. There is good reason. The Top Brands Survey is the only brands survey that measures consumers' perception of brands.
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Eventing | | Camping out in Nelson Mandela Square
Nelson Mandela Square will be the venue for Africa's biggest freeform, Bedouin-style tent on Monday 26 September. Owned and erected by events company Loudfire, the tent has an unstretched capacity of 675m2 and 900m2 when stretched.
Boss of the Year finalists announced
The six finalists competing for this year's Boss of the Year Award have been selected from a total of 283 nominations nationwide, after a lengthy, intensive judging process.
Incubating success at SABTIA
Internationally, incubation is a proven contributor to business success. As the South African Business and Technology Incubation Association's (SABTIA) conference approaches later in September, organisers have secured global speakers who will share insights on the methods, programmes and initiatives that have resulted in the viable entities which contribute to employment, sustainable revenue and improved economic performance.
BMF to address the challenges of the second economy
The Black Management Forum (BMF)'s annual conference, to be held in Johannesburg at the Sandton Convention Centre from 13 - 14 October 2005, will see influential business leaders, top government officials and development experts address corporate and public sector delegates on the contribution that the black middle class and business can make towards addressing challenges of the second economy.
Event production company bursts its seams - Loudfire
 One of South Africa's leading party and event production companies, Loudfire, has experienced unprecedented growth in the past year.
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Exhibitions | | Marketing African business tourism
Meetings Africa 2006 will be guided by an industry steering committee chaired by Cawe Mahlati, chief executive officer of the Gauteng Tourism Authority. This annual business tourism exhibition will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 28 February to 1 March next year.
Free exhibition listing a scam, warns EXSA
The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) is continuing to warn the industry about a scam being run by a company called Fairguide, which allegedly offers companies in the exhibition industry a free listing to an on-line global directory - which is not free at all.
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Magazines | | A decade of golf
 To commemorate ten successful years of golfing business, Golf Digest will be issuing a special tenth birthday edition for the month of October. As part of the festivities Golf Digest invited South Africa's premier golfer, Ernie Els to feature in an exclusive cover shoot which took place in Cape Town this month.
Vote for your favourite SA building
In conjunction with the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA), VISI magazine is commissioning a nation-wide survey of the best architectural designs in South Africa and inviting South Africans to vote for their favourite buildings. The results of the survey will be tabled at the end of September and released in October to coincide with International Architecture Day.
Afrikaans women's magazine launches
Media24 Women's Magazines have launched the first-ever issue of a unique Afrikaans magazine, Lééf - met hart & siel. The monthly glossy magazine is targeted at the modern Afrikaans woman who is looking for spiritual fulfillment, for personal growth and guidance and, above all, a sense of living a complete and balanced life.
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The Big Issue South Africa is publishing its 100th edition in November and to mark the occasion, the magazine is planning a 100-page issue. Touchline Media have challenged players in the media world to help The Big Issue fill its 100 pages with supporting advertising.
Ornico Group buys Adscanner - Ornico
The Ornico Group has recently acquired Adscanner, a specialist in the media and monitoring field.
Media monitoring for Ornico
The Ornico Group has recently acquired media and monitoring specialist Adscanner. The company will specialise in radio monitoring on top of its traditional television monitoring services with existing clients such as TBWA Durban, Media Shop and others. Manager Davon Smith says Adscanner will continue to offer competitive rates without compromising on the quality of its monitoring, as well as offering flexibility which most companies are unable to do.
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The Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB) has appointed eight 'Unit Heads' to facilitate the sales of its increased community newspaper portfolio. With the exception of Marco Velosa, whose sole project will be Get-It Magazines, all sales staff will sell across all NAB represented titles.
Beeld makes TV debut
 Beeld's new offering, the Afternoon Edition, which launched earlier this month, has made its debut on South Africa's local soapie Egoli. Shaleen Surtie-Richards (Nenna) was filmed on the Egoli set reading Beeld's Afternoon Edition, exposing the Afrikaans papers' new fledgling to prime time soapie viewers. Market research has revealed as many as 50 000 Afrikaans readers and non-readers of Beeld, habitually purchase an afternoon paper to catch up on the latest news.
Make an Appointment with Business Day
Business Day has launched its own weekly professional recruitment supplement, targeting the higher LSM market. The supplement, to be known as Appointments, will be published every Tuesday and will reach about 113 000 highly qualified professionals. These are people most likely to be needed for middle and top management posts.
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Online Media | | The ROAR awards open
Media24 Digital, South Africa's biggest online publisher, has started the call for entries in the second annual ROAR Awards which reward creativity and innovation in online advertising. Entrants stand in line to win R75 000 worth of online advertising space for the brand that encouraged the creative advertising while winning creative teams walk away with four Apple 20Gb IPods.
Keeping pirates off the Net
Online marketplace bidorbuy has taken a proactive stance against the selling of pirated goods online. Although e-commerce has shown tremendous growth over the past few years, its uptake has been hindered by various factors, one being consumers' concerns regarding pirated or illicit goods being sold online.
Student Village launches 2005 stock broker challenge - Student Village
Students who dream about becoming super stock brokers, but haven't had the capital to test their talents can do so now - at no personal financial risk - in the Student Village Investment Challenge 2005.
Entries now open for student entrepreneur awards - Student Village
Youth marketing solutions provider Student Village has launched the Student Entrepreneur Awards 2005 to recognise young entrepreneurs that are not only studying but running their own businesses at the same time.
Rewarding online advertising - 2nd Annual ROAR Awards call for entries - Media24 Digital Sales
Media24 Digital, South Africa's biggest online publisher, has started the call for entries in the second annual ROAR Awards which reward creativity and innovation in online advertising.
Joburg.co.za exceeds 150 000 subscriber count - Joburg.co.za
Joburg.co.za, a dynamic online initiative providing detailed information on events and happenings within Gauteng which launched in February 2005, has achieved a subscriber count of 154 000 subscribers.
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To create consumer awareness of the launch of its new Espatada, Nando's mall advertising specialist Primall Media used its 'Parking Boom Entry Point' medium at key shopping centres around the country.
Tractor Outdoor launches Extravert
 Cape Town based Tractor Outdoor have launched a specialist wall banner division to embed its expansion into Europe. Extravert was launched last month as a turnkey solution to all facets of the wall banner industry, from site acquisition through to printing, flighting and installation.
Cleaning the streets of ad clutter
Street Pole Ads are working closely with the Johannesburg City Council and the Metro Police to minimise street clutter by controlling illegal posters, with outdoor media owners dispatching daily clean-up teams that work to a set schedule for the removal of illegal posters and also respond to resident's reports of illegal posters and billboards.
Grab a London taxi to Jhb International
 Commuters and consumers on the streets of Johannesburg and Cape Town can now take a ride in one of London's famous taxi cabs, thanks to mobile media group Graffiti and SACab who have imported 20 hand made London cabs - the only vehicle to have been specifically designed to function as a taxi - that will operate in partnership with Imperial Chauffeur Driven Services.
Airport Media leads the way in reporting airport ad-spend - Airport Media
Airport Media have been successful in negotiations with Adex to report airport spend as a separate entity from out of home.
FanTastic! - Primedia Face 2 Face
 Primedia Face 2 Face have put together a Community Events Marketing (CEM) campaign for Tiger Food Brands on Tastic Rice to re-inforce the conviction in consumers' minds that Tastic Rice, is "Perfect. Every time."
Primedia Outdoor supports the SA Guide-dogs Association ''Hello'' campaign - Primedia Outdoor
 Recently Primedia Outdoor provided assistance to The South African Guide-dogs Association for the Blind (SAGA) for its national "Hello" campaign.
Avis rides the highway
To extend the brand dominance of Avis outside of the airport environment, Primedia Unlimited's Wideopen Platform wrapped a 450m² single façade of a construction site in Avis signage. The mesh media wrapping Avis message was placed close to the Grayston Drive off-ramp, adjoining Joburg's M1 Highway. The site formed an integral part of the current Avis campaign, which includes TV and print components. Avis targets the LSM 8-10 segment, so securing a site that reaches this audience was a coup for them.
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Printing | | A magnet for marketing
Lithotech has combined paper with magnet technology for the first time in South Africa to launch Promagnet. This innovation sees the company integrating punch-out die-cut magnets onto a variety of paper stocks which is certain to attract the attention of the marketing and media conglomerate looking to connect with target audiences on a slightly more creative level.
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Production | | Nick Walsh joins Threshold Collective - Threshold Collective
 Threshold Collective are very aware of the increasing pressure on commercial directors to be able to deliver product that stands out and works harder for the client. With this in mind Threshold have managed to secure Nick Walsh as a director within their team.
Free training at Monash
The film and television unit at Monash is offering three places on the forthcoming Protege Project to aspiring woman filmmakers who have a minimum of three years' experience in the industry. This is an intensive 10 week, full time accelerated programme and includes scriptwriting, research, analysis, production, directing, camera and editing. All course costs are fully sponsored. To apply, please e-mail filmtv.shortcourses@adm.monash.edu or call Connie Mosegedi on (011) 950 4162.
All applications must be accompanied by a CV. The course commences on 3 October 2005. Final date for applications is 21 September.
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Radio | | Meiring moves to P4
 East Coast Radio's Gavin Meiring has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer of P4 Radio in Cape Town. Meiring became Programme Manager at East Coast Radio after its independence from the SABC in 1996, where he has remained for nine years. He will vacate this position at the end of October.
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Research | | Two thirds of marketers don't know their own LSM - Eighty20
Eighty20 challenged marketers to guess their own Living Standard Measure (LSM) in a competition advertised on this website in June. Since then, more than 2,500 people took up the challenge.
Synovate awarded PMR Golden Arrow Award - Synovate
Market Research company, Synovate, added a prestigious award to its accomplishments when it received the Professional Management Review (PMR) Golden Arrow for Outsourced Call Centres.
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Retail | | Workshops to lower retail costs
In a recent presentation to the Efficient Consumer Response conference in South Africa, it was indicated that costs in the retail / CPG industry could be dramatically lowered by up to 4% of sales - by implementing cost reduction programmes similar to those successfully run in Europe and America.
Soccers takes off with Jet
Retail brand Jet recently announced a deal with the High Performance Centre - based at the University of Pretoria - that will help ensure the success of the South African soccer team in 2010. The agreement was celebrated with the handover of a cheque for R1, 5 million and the rebranding of the University team as the Jet Amatuks.
A ray of Sunlight for abused children
The Childline Gauteng Sunlight Safe House Project meets the needs of abused and abandoned children by providing them with a safe haven while the legal processes are completed. By getting on board almost five years ago, Sunlight's sponsorship has seen the number of homes throughout the province increasing from 20 to 80 and the organisation has been able to care for around 350 children this year.
Patleys launches new product
 Patleys has introduced a new balsamic vinegar glaze, Mazzetti Balsamico Cremoso, from the Italian producers of the original balsamic vinegar. Made from Modena balsamic vinegar, Mazzetti Balsamico Cremoso is a ready-to-use, thick balsamic glaze ideal for finishing off dishes or as a condiment to season recipes. The South African launch of this balsamic product follows the global trend towards convenience and quality ingredients.
Clover Da Lited with new product
 In recognition of the changing needs of the consumer market to switch to more holistic lifestyles, Clover has launched the new Tropika Da Lite which offers the health conscious a fruit drink without the sugar additives. Tropika Da Lite consists of a selection of fruit juices and skimmed milk and is endorsed by Weigh-Less. This new product is packaged in a 500ml PET bottle and offers three flavour variants.
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For the first time ever, cinema advertising has become measurable. By using AD MAD, advertisers can gauge accurate response to their cinema commercial, and with thousands of entries received to date, the response has been great.
SABC Sport A1 Grand Prix competition winners - SABC Sport
 A1 Grand Prix - SABC Sport ran a competition giving two people in the advertising industry, a chance to win a trip to watch an A1 Grand Prix race in Europe.
Food gets a facelift on BBC
 BBC Food will be revitalised in terms of general imaging and a new payoff line as of 15 September 2005. The content has also been given a revamp with new shows like the 'My Favourite Chef Competition' and health-related programming in the Health Block slot, such as 'You are what you eat'. Advertisers can take advantage of this block and reach loyal BBC Food health- conscious viewers by investing in the Buy one get one free offering from Oracle Airtime Sales, which runs from September to December 2005.
Follow that car and win
Last week saw the launch of the first in a series of A1 Grand Prix commercials across all SABC TV channels. With 23 nations competing in the first ever World Cup of Motorsport, the awareness and 'Name the Car' campaigns aim to rev up South African audiences. The winner of the 'Name the Car' campaign will win an exclusive package to the first A1 Grand Prix race at Brands Hatch, UK. For more information on A1 Grand Prix visit www.a1gp.com
Talking opportunity to the people
Azishe - Ke: Opportunity Knocks! is a television series covering a range of government programmes that facilitate job creation, skills development, access to credit and business development. A partnership between government and the South African Broadcasting Corporation, this series is a collaborative response to President Thabo Mbeki's call in his State of the Nation Address in February to bring information and economic opportunities to many more people. The series consisting of 13 episodes is scheduled for broadcast on Saturday mornings at 09h30 on SABC2 starting 1 October 2005.
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Events to diarise | | Brand-jacking and how to avoid it - Marketing Federation of SA, Cape Town, 21 Sep
Branding-jacking happens when a third party exploits a brand's fame like a parasite, undermining the brand's reputation in the process.
Women in Business Workshop - Event-telligent, Cape Town, 26 Sep
A workshop aimed at women in business and those who are serious about starting one.
The 9th Cape Town International Comedy Festival - CTICF, Cape Town, 26 Sep
The crème de la crème of the world's top comedians are set to bring their unique brands of side-splitting stand-up to audiences in the 'Mother of all comedy festivals' for the Mother City when the 9th Cape Town International Comedy Festival kicks off its three-week run at the Baxter Theatre and Grand West Casino.
Develop and Print your own Photographs - CityVarsity|Film,TV,Multimedia, Gardens::Cape Town::, 26 Sep
This 8 lesson course takes you into the darkroom and is the next logical step after completing the Basic Photography course.
Effective Communications Workshop - Cape Town, 27 Sep
A one-day practical workshop on effective communications will cover the basics of communications and public relations, roles in influencing communications plans, external and internal communications tools and planning and managing communications.
Introduction to Photography - CityVarsity|Film,TV,Multimedia, Gardens::Cape Town::, 28 Sep
Develop an understanding for Photographic terminology and techniques and build your portfolio.
Financial Accounting - PRISA Education and Training , Ferndale, 03 Oct
This learning programme is designed to introduce public relations and communication practitioners and consultants to the basic workings of the accounting function within an organisation.
The Second Masterclass - Sandton, Pta, Dbn, Ct, 03 Oct
One of South Africa's biggest business success stories, haircare entrepreneur, Herman Mashaba, who set up internationally-renowned brand Black Like Me, will speak at a series of countrywide seminars aimed at business owners.
The Black Management Forum annual conference - BMF, Sandton Convention Centre, 13 Oct
The Black Management Forum (BMF)'s annual conference will see influential business leaders, top government officials and development experts address corporate and public sector delegates on the contribution that the black middle class and business can make towards addressing challenges of the second economy.
Marketing '101' Workshop - Market Tree Consultancy, Hout Bay, 14 Oct
A full-day introductory workshop on the principles of Marketing.
Writing Workshop - QACE Publishing, Die Ou Pastorie, 15 Oct
Come and join us at Die Ou Pastorie for two stimulating days in the beautiful environment of the Eastern Free State, for our workshop which includes writing for television and radio, and creative writing.
The AMASA Superheroes Bash - AMASA, Woodmead, 27 Oct
Any mover and shaker in the advertising and media industry knows all too well that the AMASA annual event is one party not to be missed.
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Upcoming events | | | E-Government Conference - The Business Zone 1073, Rosebank, 19 SepNegotiation Skills - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 19 SepSAARF® Training Seminars 2005 - SAARF®, Cape Town, 19 SepMarketing and Sales Planning Workshop - SBS Conferences, Cape Town and Sandton, 19 SepAdobe Photoshop CS - Vega, Green Point, Cape Town, 19 SepPro Applications Training Programme - Pro App Training, Johannesburg, 19 SepDesk Top Publishing - Vega School, Westville, Durban, 19 SepInternet Marketing Strategies Workshops - Perfin International, Paarl, Cape Town, Strand, 20 SepPresentation Skills - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 20 SepInnovative talent acquisition and retention strategies conference - Lab Epitomy, Indaba Hotel, Fourways, 21 Sep | More... Submit an event
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| Jobs offered | Specialising in Media Sales, Advertising
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| | Direct Sales Co-ordinator - Johannesburg
Provide full secretarial support to 2 managers and direct sales team. Present a professional & positive image to client at all times through good telephonic relationship-building. Media/advertising sales support background essential. Strictly BEE. - read more...
Senior Art Director - CAR Magazine - Cape Town
CAR magazine is looking for a dynamic art director with a proven track record. They must be versed in contemporary magazine design and be able to articulate concepts. - read more...
Freelance Designer - Art Director - Johannesburg
Do you have a fine arts degree or graphic design diploma? Do you have at least 2 years agency experience? Do you work on Mac in photoshop, quark and freehand? - read more...
Senior Strategist - Ad Agency - Johannesburg - N Suburbs
Dynamic Strategist with advertising agency experience required to conceptualise, develop and present integrated TTL communication strategies for a variety of clients. International Agency R32K ctc. - read more...
Sales Consultant - Benoni/Boksburg
Looking for Dynamic, sales rep. Basic and Commission. Must have own car and cell phone. Based in the East Rand. - read more...
Designer - Cape Town
Gloo Digital Design are seeking talent to join their dynamic creative studio. You'll be creating design solutions for many media's including: web, desktop presentations, CDrom, emerging media, print. - read more...
Admin Manager - Johannesburg
Operational management of the company including budgets, project / performance & financial management, contract negotiation, facilities management, group benefits and insurance, trademark registrations, corporate strategy, security & procurement. Overall management of physical infrastructure, resources and general compliancy. - read more...
Advertising - Various - Cape Town
Various positions in Advertising - MD, Group Account Director, Account Director, Account Manager. Includes day-to-day running of key accounts. Creative idea generators, with a passion for Advertising should apply.
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Senior Account Executive - JHB
Suitably qualified PR professional sought with excellent media knowledge and liaison skills. Existing media relationships is an advantage as is having experience in the field of business and financial communication. - read more...
Junior Account Executive - HDSA only - Craighall
Junior AE - HDSA only. Driven, enthusiastic, self-starter dedicated to quality. Min 18 months PR experience after in-service training. ICT environment experience an advantage. Must have own car. - read more...
Jnr Online Editor - Cape Town - Montague Gardens
Jnr online editorial position with excellent company - based in Montague Gardens - ideal candidate would have had about 1 years exp in some sort of publication although this is not a necessity. - read more...
PR Account Manager - Johannesburg
PR Account Manager - 12 month contract. Agency requires experienced, emotionally intelligent self-starter with excellent writing skills to manage PR account on-site for large corporate in the ICT industry. - read more...
Retail Brand Manager - 1 Junior and 1 Senior - Cape Town
My corporate retail client is looking for those 'classic' retail Brand Managers. As a Senior Brand Manager you will develop and implement Communication Strategy & Marketing Plan. - read more...
Project Coordinator - Events - Johnannesburg Northern Suburbs
Leading event company requires an experienced Project Manager to manage and coordinate an exciting portfolio of clients. A fabulous opportunity to work for this large organisation. - read more...
HR Officer - Johannesburg
Established international media company - HR officer needed to develop HR department. 3- 5 years experience in HR critical. Must love pressurising, exciting environment. Fantastic opportunity for candidate with vision / passion. - read more...
Magazine Sales Executives (2 positions) - Cape Town City
Fancy joining one of the most successful magazine sales teams? The Property Magazine breaks all the rules! In a sales commission trap? Want to take it to the next level? - read more...
Implementation Planner - Sandton
Have you got 2 - 3 years (or more) experience? Are you on top of the implementation game? Are slick, professional, highly organised, deadline driven. Worked in the ad agency environment? - read more...
Brand Manager - Retail - Cape Town
Brand Manager with 5-10 years experience in Marketing retail / fashion marketing to work for dynamic company based in Cape Town. - read more...
Senior Account Director - Public Relations - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Leading Public Relations consultancy requires highly motivated and talented senior Account Director to head and manage an exciting portfolio. - read more...
Internal Sales - Hyde Park
Sell over the phone in English and Afrikaans, No Cold Calling, close 1/4, temp-perm, 24 p/h + bonuses. Women's health products, best suited for women. - read more...
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