| No Comment |  You know a marketing promotion has been successful when one half of the office thinks you've gone off and secretly got married, the other half thinks you've got a secret admirer or three, and the receptionist starts stalking the delivery guy to try find out where he hails from! In a brand profile building exercise, law firm SHG - previously Sonnenbergs (who knew lawyers could take such risks!) with their publicity agents, Magna Carta, kept the media guessing as various bunches of orange roses with poems and gifts kept coming daily for a week. Even the delivery guy didn't squeal... Of course for the latest on successful brand icons and their iconoclastic brands, the brand bible not to be missed is the Markinor/Sunday Times annual Top Brands survey for 2005 published this weekend, and in greater detail in coffee table book format by Affinity Publishing. Some great articles and informative brand advice all round.
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
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Reshuffling at TBWA\South Africa
Markinor-Sunday Times Top Brands Survey 2005
5FM appoints new Marketing Manager
SA's most valuable brand belongs to TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris
New leadership for Saatchi & Saatchi
Cinema in a slump says Patterson
Vox pops in reel time
International media award for Limpopo Mirror
SA journalist wins global award
AMPS 2005 delayed
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Marketing | | Companies gear up for Deloitte survey results
Entries into Deloitte's The Best Company to Work For survey, due to be released on Wednesday 28 September, have exceeded initial projections with a 20% increase on the number of entries last year.
Why some can do no wrong, yet others have to pray for the spinodal point
[Sid Peimer] You may have noticed that your 'gas' lighter actually contains liquid - until you open the nozzle and it escapes as a gas. The reason for the difference is pressure. The unusual behaviour of liquids and gases (fluids) at molecular level provides some interesting lessons for marketers, where consumers behave in eerie similarity to fluid under pressure.
FLUX helps build homes for women
FLUX, creators of interactive digital communications and marketing solutions, participated in a project to build thirteen houses in 5 days during August, Women's Month. The project, undertaken in conjunction with Women for Housing, Habitat for Humanity and the National and Gauteng Departments of Housing, gave five women from FLUX an opportunity to give something back to the community.
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Advertising | | Reshuffling at TBWA\South Africa
Well known creative minds Sandy de Witt, Executive Creative Director of TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris Johannesburg and Nathan Reddy, \Grid Head and Creative Director, have been appointed to the TBWA\South Africa Executive Committee and Bruce Williamson takes over from departing Sue Walker.
It's all coming up roses for SHG
 Giant orange roses sprouted overnight at the intersection of Republic and William Nicol Roads at the weekend. These two-and-a-half metre tall roses with their enormous velvety petals were in fact a gift to Joburg from Sonnenberg Hoffmann Galombik (SHG).
Kallis and adidas make a great all rounder
 TBWA\Fusion Cape Town has created a print advert on behalf of adidas to pay homage to adidas ambassador Jacques Kallis and also promote him in his benefit year.
New leadership for Saatchi & Saatchi
In a move that will transform two successful advertising agencies, Gail Curtis, currently CEO of the Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory, has been appointed executive CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi SA and the Africa Network from 1 October 2005. The shift will catapult Curtis onto the international arena and infuse the local Saatchi & Saatchi office with new energy and the best of the Old Shanghai.
Pay-per-click online
Pay-per-click advertising provides companies with an affordable opportunity to advertise online and like most other forms of advertising, its success is determined by its return on investment.
ASA appoints deputy director
Dr Kwandiwe Kondlo has been appointed as Deputy Director of the ASA and will join the organisation at the beginning of October 2005. Kondlo joins the ASA from the National Prosecuting Authority where he headed up Policy Development and Research.
WWF wins creative circle award
 The creative team at Ogilvy in Cape Town was tasked with dispelling the common misconception that WWF, the global conservation organisation, only works with animals. The result is a picture of a little plastic sign and picture-postcard scenery... and a Creative Circle Award.
Protecting women's bodies
As a leading retailer with a voice in every major city across the world, The Body Shop is using its global presence to help put a stop to violence in the home and protect women and children everywhere through its 'Stop Violence in the Home' campaign.
AMPS 2005 delayed
The publication of the SAARF AMPS 2005 survey results has been delayed until 24 November 2005 due to a data discrepancy on some of the Cape Town interview results. The SAARF board has approved the SAARF management's recommendation to redo 386 interviews in Cape Town.
Metro blackout for viewers
 The recent electricity downtime in Johannesburg has been capitalised on by Net#work BBDO for its client Metro FM by producing a television ad that gives viewers the impression that they are having yet another blackout.
Old Shanghai sets sail - The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory
The winds of change are whistling through the corridors of the Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory, bringing new opportunities both for clients and the agency.
Right Stuff launches the Dart Ad - Right Stuff
 Right Stuff has launched a brand new product that is set to revolutionise the branding industry! The amazing new patented Dart Ad banner system is both unique and unusual.
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| | | Beeld makes top five in Markinor survey
Afrikaans daily newspaper Beeld took fifth place in the Business-to-Business, Business Media (electronic, broadcast and print) category of the Sunday Times and Markinor Top Brands Survey. Beeld was the only Media 24 publication to crack the top five in the category.
BP named top petrol brand
BP has won the top spot in the annual Sunday Times/Markinor Brands and Branding survey as the number one brand in the petroleum sector in South Africa for the fifth consecutive year.
Brand Vodacom highly praised
Vodacom received top honours in this year's Markinor Sunday Times Top Brand Survey, when it was voted third in South Africa's Overall Favourite Brand of 2005, surpassing all its telecommunications competitors. Vodacom has retained its position as the Top Brand Telecommunications Provider for a second consecutive year.
SA's most valuable brand belongs to TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris
TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris's client Standard Bank has been named South Africa's most valuable brand in the Markinor/Sunday Times Top Brands 2005 awards. It was also announced that the agency produced four of the top six best-liked TV ads in the developed market.
Brand SABC is recognised
The SABC dominated both the Business to Business and Business to Consumer (Television and Radio) categories in the Markinor/Sunday Times Top Brands Survey results announced this week. The annual 2005 Encyclopedia of Brands and Branding in South Africa was launched alongside the survey.
BrandDirector comes home
Local software producers Jam Warehouse has launched its BrandDirector product to the South African market - having first scored a major success in the UK with leading retailer Tesco. BrandDirector is a web-based software suite that automates many of the processes involved in new product development and brand management.
Selling Savanha to SA
 Winecorp's top selling export brand, Savanha, has been realigned in a drive to increase its local market share. Featuring a stylistic image of the sun, the new label represents the Savanha team's pursuit to express the sunny South African terroir in its wines.
REX - Bright Young Thing - Rex
 Only one year after opening its doors for business REX, a high-end design consultancy aiming at both established brands and market newcomers, have shown their worth by working with clients ranging from The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta to The Nelson Mandela Foundation locally.
The best of the best and Proudly South African - Superbrands
Superbrands, the world's leading independent arbiter of brands, has awarded Superbrand status to Proudly South African.
'Tis the season of giving... - Expanding Branding
 Expanding Branding has historically sourced giveaways and clothing for the many promotions that it undertakes on behalf of its clients and this activity has grown into offering a full-blown gift and clothing service to the market.
Brands & Branding keeps on getting better - Brands & Branding
The 2005 Encyclopaedia of Brands & Branding, launched last night at a buzzing Summer Place in Johannesburg, has strengthened its position as South Africa's leading knowledge resource with a front-cover endorsement by the Marketing Federation of Southern Africa.
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Cinema | | Going bananas in Benoni
The premiere of the Crazy Monkey movie Straight Outta Benoni, held at the Ster-Kinekor East Rand Mall in - where else? - Benoni, saw 1 500 guests celebrate the launch of the local movie which promises to be a box-office hit.
Cinema in a slump says Patterson
Cinema attendance is down according to 12 month moving averages, with August 2004 to July 2005 showing a two percent decline. The ticket price war was expected to increase sales, but this has not happened, says Starcom MD, Gordon Patterson.
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Design | | Code executes major re-branding operation for leading financial publication FINWEEK - Code
 How do you consolidate the brands of three major financial media players? Media24 approached Code when they recently merged three of their most successful financial publications into one coherent brand.
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Digital | | Pretoria leads ADSL race
The results of SME Survey 2005, released earlier this month, confirm that ADSL is becoming the preferred Internet access method for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country and that Pretoria leads the way in ADSL usage with 37% of businesses using this form of connectivity.
Get connected with Oakley shades
 Motorola Southern Africa and Oakley Africa have announced the local availability of RAZRWIRE Bluetooth eyewear: The world's first eyewear to combine Oakley optics with Bluetooth wireless technology will be available locally in mid October.
Oracle & Clickatell simplify global messaging - Clickatell
Clickatell, world leader in global messaging enablement, has announced that it has teamed with Oracle to launch a mobile messaging web service for the Oracle Application Server Wireless, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware.
A new website design for Missing Link - Goldfish Digital Solutions
 Goldfish Digital Solutions was contacted by specialist presentation firm, Missing Link, to redo the design and backend of their website.
Blackberry just got easier
Vodacom has launched its latest device options to access the BlackBerry communication solution: the Sony Ericsson P910i, the Motorola MPx220 and Siemens SK65. Through Research In Motion's (RIM) licensing programme, Vodacom customers can choose BlackBerry from a greater device choice. Vodacom launched BlackBerry to the South African market in February 2005, revolutionising mobile communication for many individual and business customers.
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Education and Training | | eNgaging eLearning - Knowledge Resources
So what is the new agenda for trainers today? Training is the traditional answer, but the nature of training has to change if you want to achieve the competitive advantage of a skilled and motivated workforce.
CityVarsity gets people ready for Sithengi - CityVarsity
Sithengi is just around the corner. To get delegates prepared, CityVarsity is offering two unique and intense courses.
Cross Media Training Centre is still the centre of excellence - Cross Media Business School
In 2005 Cross Media returned to a one-year training programme for the trades of electronic Origination, litho machine minding, rotary machine minding, continuous stationary and flexographic machine minding.
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Eventing | | SAACI gets new board and BEE advisors
 The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has appointed a new board, with Denise Kemp, partner at Eastern Sun Events, as chairperson.
Kudos for Gearhouse - Gearhouse SA
 Gearhouse South Africa's audio team has prepared a space in their workshop and eagerly unpacked their new 24/16 KUDO system. The delivery is timed to coincide with the beginning of the busy spring season of Jazz festivals and concerts.
Fast and furious parties for Homeloans Standard Bank - Soapbox Studio
 Standard Bank Homeloans threw a massive party in each province division for all the homeloans staff to commemorate reaching their R100 billion target.
Product roadshow Survivor style for Hewlett Packard - Soapbox Studio
 It was two days of tech heaven with a focus on endurance. HP staff and resellers were summonsed to Vodaworld where the venue had been transformed to resemble something straight from the set of Survivor.
A truly wild deposit... - True Colour Events
 In pursuit of greatness, FNB's - Direct Channel head office staff and call centre staff members, including VIP's, along with FNB CEO Pat Muthui gathered this weekend past on the Wild Coast Sun for an unforgettable line-up of team-building pursuits.
Company to tent Gold Reef City for World Petroleum Congress party - Loudfire
 Loudfire, the national parties, events and experiences company, has won the contract to provide all the freeform, Bedouin-style tents for the 18th World Petroleum Congress's 'Africa Night' party, at Gold Reef City on 27 September 2005.
Loudfire takes care of guest experience at Range Rover launch - Loudfire
The creative muscle behind the guest experience component of Land Rover's launch last week of its new Range Rover Sport vehicle, was, it turns out, provided by parties, events and experiences company, Loudfire.
Five MICE for the Emperors Palace
Emperors Palace Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort was awarded the first Centre of Communication Excellence symbol in the classification of Conferences and Conventions during the MICE Showcase held on 15 and 16 September. Five MICE Medallions - the highest accolade that can be achieved by a venue - were awarded to the resort in the Meetings; Incentives; Conferences & Exhibitions criteria.
Thebe takes on SA's first book fair
Thebe Exhibitions & Events has been appointed to manage the first Cape Town Book Fair, themed "Celebrate Africa." Set to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 to 20 June 2006, the fair will showcase leading international and local publishers. It is the first international book fair to be held in South Africa and is the result of a joint venture between the Publishers' Association of South Africa and the Frankfurt Book Fair, the largest book fair organisation in the world.
Tents for the Petroleum congress
Events company Loudfire has won the contract to provide the freeform, Bedouin-style tents for the Africa Night' party to be held at Gold Reef City for the 18th World Petroleum Congress on 27 September 2005. The freeform tents that Loudfire will use for the World Petroleum party are a visually exciting alternative to traditional marquees which, lacking the style and flair of freeforms.
Professional gaming planned for rAge
At the rAge (really Awesome gaming event) computer and console video gaming and technology expo on from 30 September to 2 October at The Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to get a feel for professional gaming. rAge will feature a network of 700 gamers playing in an Open LAN environment for various prizes. In addition to the Open LAN, there will be 160 people playing Counter Strike Source with a prize purse of R100 000 in cash and R50 000 in hardware prizes.
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Exhibitions | | The airport industry takes off
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) have announced a capital expenditure budget of R5.2 billion for the next five years to accommodate the influx of visitors from the 2010 soccer world cup, ensuring that the Airport Industry Showcase, South Africa's first airports industry exhibition, will become a major highlight on the industry calendar in coming years.
International network pays dividends for Scan Display at WPC - Scan Display Solutions
Scan Display Solutions is building stands for a number of international exhibitors at the 18th World Petroleum Congress and the accompanying 1st Southern Africa Oil & Gas Exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Penquin International scoop top awards at the National Boat Show - Penquin International
 For the second consecutive year the Penquin International designed and constructed the best large stand at the National Boat Show on behalf of its client, Suzuki Marine.
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Magazines | | Get your Passport to Country Life
 South African Country Life's Weekend Passport supplement was recently launched to cater to domestic travellers seeking accommodation and leisure activities all over the country. The launch issue, Gauteng Weekend Passport, proved so popular that the Caxton Magazines publication has elected to broaden the concept to include Mpumalanga.
Innovative yet wearable concept wins Men's Health Style Challenge - Touchline Media
 Rob Grey of Rocketfuel was announced as the first winner of the Men's Health Style Challenge at DIS Studios in Cape Town on Friday night.
Classic cars in the bay
The Rotary Club of Hout Bay has organized another gathering of classic car owners, following the success of last year's event. Visitors to the GQ Cars Classics In The Bay on Sunday 2 October 2005 can meet some of the people and cars featured in GQ Cars Vol.3. Prizes will be handed out, including overnight stays in Camps Bay and Paarl, and rides in some of the featured vehicles. All proceeds will go to the upgrade of the Kronendal School facilities and a children's welfare project.
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| | | International media award for Limpopo Mirror
The Irish Independent and The Limpopo Mirror newspaper in South Africa were jointly awarded the World Young Reader Prize by the World Association of Newspapers during a ceremony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this week.
SA journalist wins global award
Three journalists from South Africa, Poland and the United States received the Embrace Award last week, a global initiative that recognizes accurate, responsible and sensitive reporting on urinary incontinence (UI).
New community newspaper receives Sanlam award
Just 18 months after its launch, the free weekly entertainment publication, The Next 48hOURS, has won the Sanlam Award for Community Newspapers 2005 in the category Best Niche Publication.
Impumelelo calls all empowered companies - Top Companies Publishing
 The 2005/2006 Impumelelo, published by Top Companies Publishing, is due for release in the first quarter of 2006. Interested businesses are invited to be researched for possible inclusion in this prestigious directory.
Big News wins innovation award
BigNews has won a special mention for its Distribution and Circulation to small business owners at the Media Innovation Awards for independent press. The awards, which seek to recognise and publicise the innovative ideas and systems used within the small independent media, also seek to showcase homegrown cost effective solutions and affordable systems. BigNews newspaper won for its efficient strategy to ensure that the publication effectively reaches its clearly defined target market across South Africa - through cost-effective use of government and other institutional networks and outlets.
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Caxton Publishers & Printers' bouquet of Soweto Urban Newspaper series is rapidly expanding with the rollout of another seven Urban Newspapers scheduled for completion in mid-October of this year. With the launch of Urban Newspapers in Dobsonville, Orlando, Eldorado Park, Meadowlands, Chiawelo, Jabavu, Zola, the Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB) will represent 10 community newspaper titles in Soweto.
Brand advertising in printworks - Ads24
Does brand advertising in print work? The question gets asked time and time again.
A heavy Sunday read
This weekend saw the biggest ever Sunday Times in its 99-year history. The newspaper contained 204 pages and each copy weighed 1.6kg. Included was the annual Sunday Times/Markinor Top Brands survey, plus three sections of news, opinion and sport and 32 pages of jobs on offer in South Africa. The paper is printed in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth and is delivered by around 400 trucks to around 118 000 subscribers, 1 800 street sellers and around 5 500 shops.
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Online Media | | Compleat Golfer hits the virtual fairway
Compleat Golfer is launching a website with a novel approach: Fairwaymole.com, named for the character in the magazine's chat and gossip pages, will supply a gallery of action and social photos taken at golf events around the country - not the posed shots golfers are used to, but fun photos showing participants striking their best shot... or trying to get out of a bunker.
White Wall Web launches a new design studio - White Wall Web
 White Wall Web, has announced the launch of their new design studio, White Wall Web Design.
Sexwale's indecision causes uproar
More than 90% of News24's users believe that SABC3 should force Tokyo Sexwale and the producers of The Apprentice to pick an ultimate winner. Users say awarding the prize to two winners was a 'cop-out and a let-down', with only 10% saying that Khomotso and Zanele both deserved to win. Feedback from irate users streamed in, maintaining that the reality show was a 'total letdown'. For the latest results of this poll, visit www.news24.com.
Outstanding award to Artifact
Artifact Advertising's website has been judged as outstanding by the 2005 WebAwards. More than 2 100 sites from 33 countries were adjudicated in 95 industry categories during this year's competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology. The award for Outstanding Website recognizes work above and beyond the standard of excellence.
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 Airport Media have been awarded the rights for a brand new advertising concept at Johannesburg International Airport in the Domestic Terminal public hall.
Primedia Outdoor appoints Kennedy Tshabalala as National Portfolio Manager - Campaign Outdoor - Primedia Outdoor
Primedia Outdoor, wholly South African owned national outdoor advertising media owner, has appointed Kennedy Tshabalala National Portfolio Manager for Campaign Outdoor.
Alliance Media wins the rights for exclusive advertising in all of Namibia's airports - Alliance Media
 Alliance Media has just renewed the contract that it holds with the National Airports Company of Namibia to be the sole and exclusive media supplier to all of the countries airports.
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Printing | | Businesscard.co.za appoints its first franchisee - Businesscard Online
businesscard.co.za, a subsidiary of MCI Consultants, has appointed Likusasa Consulting, a public relations company involved with marketing, media relations, events management and communication strategy, as its first franchisee.
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Black owned Media and Communications investment company MSG Afrika Investment Holdings has announced its acquisition of a 51% interest in brand PR Company RedCube Agency for an undisclosed amount. The transaction, which becomes effective from 01 October 2005, was funded from MSG's own resources.
Suspicion breeds increased skepticism
[John Bradfield] Public relations practitioners need to understand the new force of citizen's scrutiny of business and how their case will be judged by the ultimate arbiter, the court of public opinion.
It's a new brand day for RedCube Agency - Red Cube Agency
Black owned media and communications investment company MSG Afrika Investment Holdings Limited* has announced its acquisition of a 51% interest in RedCube Agency for an undisclosed amount.
Quo Vadis writes it right - Quo Vadis Communications
Quo Vadis Communications has once again demonstrated its writing prowess in the just-released 2005 Brands & Branding, having written profiles for 21 of the brands featured in the book.
Well-written copy is not a corporate option, but a corporate necessity - The Write Co.
The Write Co, one of Johannesburg's leading writing academies, has reoriented its popular suite of editing workshops towards the corporate world.
Renault Clio Marketing - What is French for "Va Va Voom"? - Red Cube Agency
 This month Renault's added a little more Va Va Voom than usual to local media - with the Clio television commercial.
You can leave your hat on at this Summer's Clio Va Va Voom party! - Red Cube Agency
 It's been a few months since the most recent of Renault's legendary Summer Clio Va Va Voom parties. And fortunately for you, Spring has arrived and so has the next Clio Va Va Voom party scheduled for 24 September.
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Radio | | Walker appointed CEO at RadMark
Sue Walker has been appointed as CEO for radio sales house RadMark. Walker leaves her position as Media Director at TBWA Hunt Lascaris where she also served on the board, to take up the leadership reins at RadMark.
5FM appoints new Marketing Manager
Aisha Mohamed has been appointed the new Marketing Manager for commercial hit radio station 5FM, with immediate effect.
Visit Montecasino and meet Jacaranda
Two of Gauteng's entertainment brands, Jacaranda 94.2 and Montecasino, have signed a partnership deal that will see a satellite Jacaranda studio constructed at the casino. The erection of the studio at the Montecasino complex signals the fruition of Jacaranda 94.2's strategy to increasing its presence in Johannesburg's northern suburbs.
SAARF releases fourth RAMS of the year
The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) today, Thursday, released the fourth SAARF RAMS® Wave 2005. The total fieldwork period for this release runs from the beginning of May to end July 2005 and the AMPS 2004 6-month small town/village/rural component was used to make it a full national release.
5FM on spring break at Sun City
5FM is getting ready for its annual pilgrimage to Sun City on Saturday 24 September to celebrate the start of the summer party season at The Vodacom Spring Break. 5FM's Dicksy, F & Martinengo, Mark Gillman and Roger Goode will broadcast live from the Valley of the Waves until Tuesday, 27 September. Bookings for the broadcasts and afterparties can be made via Computicket. For more info, go to www.5fm.co.za
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Online recruitment website CareerJunction maintains regular statistics to track online trends and was ranked tenth amongst South African Websites in terms of unique visitors, fourth in terms of page impressions, and first among employment websites, according to the Online Publishers Association (OPA) August 2005 report.
What makes recruitment services different to our industry? - theWorksquad
This is a question raised 1000 times over and answered, or unanswered for that matter, equally often. You, the client, will always raise this question and rightly so.
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Research | | Vox pops in reel time
 A new joint venture between video production company Platypus Productions and marketing and research group SBR has produced Vox Pops - Real Views, Reel Time, providing video-based consumer research and insights.
Survey reveals SMEs are confident and growing
When it comes to being competitive in the South African economy, most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) feel they have what it takes to hold their own, according to the final results of the SME Survey 2005 backed by Standard Bank, MWEB Business and Microsoft.
Generational Differences: Separating Fact from Fiction
[Tshepo Matseba] A recent study conducted by the Centre for Creative Leadership in the USA, entitled "Emerging Leaders: Revolution, Evolution, or Status Quo?" has revealed several popular generational myths. The aim of the study was to look for similarities and differences among generations in areas related to leadership and to better understand the challenges of working across generations.
Markinor-Sunday Times Top Brands Survey 2005 - Markinor
Coca-Cola is not only South Africa's favourite brand but also its coolest; Vodacom is South Africa's favourite advertiser and Cape Town the ideal travel destination. These were some of the findings of the 2005 Markinor-Sunday Times Top Brands Survey published this week.
SAARF considers a partner
In the spirit of openness, credibility and transparency, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) is considering a request from Target Group Index (TGI) to form a co-operative relationship. At the request of the SAARF board, two independent reporters, Dr Daan van Vuuren and Professor Andre Lichthelm, will review the situation. A decision will be made by the middle of November 2005.
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Retail | | Footprints flood shops for a wedding
A mass wedding staged by the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban has won the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Footprint Awards Grand Prix. The awards, which recognise outstanding shopping centre promotions, were contested by a record 73 entries from around South Africa.
Cram it in and win
 Food brand All Gold has stepped up consumer awareness of its product portfolio with the launch of a 'Get cramming with All Gold' Food Trolley Dash promotion in leading supermarkets nationwide until the end of November 2005.
Workshops planned to standardise bar codes
Concern about South Africa's compliance with globally accepted bar code standards has led to GS1 South Africa hosting a series of conferences on this issue on 11 and 19 October and 2 November 2005 in Sandton, Cape Town and Durban respectively.
Bite-size Toblerone tempts consumers
 Kraft Foods SA has launched new Toblerone One by One Variety, a collection of single serving treats representing some of Toblerone's most popular flavours. The new product is filled with individually wrapped bite-size, Alpine shaped treats of five flavours. This is the second Toblerone One By One variant to be launched in South Africa. It is available at a recommended RSP of R39.99 for a 200g pack.
La Lucia Woolies upgrades
The La Lucia Woolworths store, situated in the La Lucia Mall, has undergone an extensive face lift and will be up and running with a clean, contemporary new look from Thursday 29 September. The new store has added a café and loyalty card system and will continue to offer quality foods as well as convenient prepared meals. Shopping hours remain Monday to Friday from 9am to 6 pm, Saturday from 8am till 5pm and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
It's all fruit in All Gold
 All Gold has relaunched its Connoisseur's range of jams and added two new variants - Honey & Lemon Marmalade and Summer Berries & Vanilla Jam - to offer consumers more variety in the premium spreads market. All Gold Connoisseur's Extra Fruit Jams (certified Kosher) contain 45% fruit while the Fruit Marmalades contain 35% fruit. Differentiating qualities such as 'Extra Fruit' and 'Chioce Grade' now stand out boldly to give consumers a compelling reason to purchase these premium jams.
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Sponsorship | | Sponsorship - is there room for improvement?
[Justin Sampson] The sponsorship market in South Africa has an average annual compound growth rate of about 20.6%. In 2002, R2731 million was spent on sports sponsorship (as opposed to R2308 million in 2001), R1492 million on rights fees and R1239 million on leveraging. This is compared to R10 554 million spent on advertising in South Africa, the ratio of sports sponsorship to ad spend being, 14.1% (Source BMI Sporttrack 2002).
Cricket gets R125 million boost from Standard Bank
Standard Bank has renewed its sponsorship of South African cricket, ensuring that cricket development receives significant dividends over the next three years with an injection of R106 million into the international and domestic professional limited overs game.
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SABC Education's Walala Wasala aims to stimulate political debate amongst the youth with a no-nonsense approach to getting information across in an entertaining and informative way, promising no boring interviews or waffling politicians. Walala Wasala is produced by Kagiso Educational Television.
M-Net buys local movie
Anton Beebe from Oculus Films has sold the broadcasting rights to his short film '117' to M-Net. The film will be screened in South Africa and across Africa from December. An award winning commercials director, Beebe has returned to SA from LA and Sydney, to team up with local producer Brendan Rice to start Oculus Films, a commercials production company. 117 was nominated in the Australian Film Institute Awards for Best Cinematography in 2001 and screened at several international film festivals.
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Events to diarise | | Become a Make-up Artist - CityVarsity|Film,TV,Multimedia, Gardens Cape Town, 27 Sep
You will be taught basic make-up techniques and applications (including tools and materials) to create natural, glamour and fantasy make-up.
Mix your own music - Digital Music Production - CityVarsity|Film,TV,Multimedia, Gardens::Cape Town::, 27 Sep
Arguably the most popular platform for modern music production, Cubase SX offers industry standard digital facilities for everyone from musicians to arrangers to DJs.
Introduction to Music and Entertainment Law - CityVarsity|Film,TV,Multimedia, Gardens::Cape Town::, 27 Sep
Understand your rights regarding copyright laws relating to Music, Film and other forms of intellectual property such as trademark and domain names.
Media measurement - A hot issue - PRISA, Randburg, 28 Sep
Determine the effectiveness and value of your activities with this workshop on the "Evaluation and measurement of public relations campaigns".
Come to AMAC and discover your creative potential! - AMAC, Cape Town, 03 Oct
The Arts and Media Access Centre (AMAC) is hosting its Annual Open Days, showcasing a range of training programmes and services from the Art, Craft and Design, Performing Arts and Media departments.
www.write: Writing for the Web - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 05 Oct
Learn to write for the increasing number of web readers - grab them by the throat and don't let them go!
The Go See Film Expo - Film Event Management, Cape Town CTICC, 06 Oct
For the second year running, the Go-See Film Expo and Indaba, in association with the Cape Film Commission, is gearing up to open its doors at the CTICC, Cape Town.
Internet Marketing Strategies Workshop - Perfin International, Pretoria and Sandton, 08 Oct
How to use the Internet in marketing your business. How to use the Internet to market your business - Discover specific techniques and strategies you can use to develop the Internet marketing of your business
Getting local screenplays ready for the international marketplace - The Writing Studio, Cape Town, 08 Oct
This hands-on 4-Saturday workshop is designed for writers polishing their screenplays for feature film for the Sithengi Film and TV market, as well as local and international script development initiatives.
Competitive Intelligence for Businesses and Companies - CBIA, Durban, 12 Oct
Develop a thorough understanding of the key functional and orginisational elements of an effective business intelligence programme.
KwaZulu-Natal gets ready to fly - Marketing Federation of SA , Durban, 13 Oct
Join Rohan Persad, CEO Dube Tradeport, for a discussion on a development project that may change the face of KwaZulu-Natal forever.
Unleash the Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Sandton, Jhb / Cape Town, 14 Oct
A one-day intensive workshop is aimed at anyone in a company, public relations agency, ad agency or just an aspirant who wants hands-on advice and guidelines on public relations' most powerful tool - the press release.
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Upcoming events | | | How to Implement Effective Coaching and Mentoring Programmes - IQPC, Glen Hove Conferencing, Jhb, 26 SepBasic Editing: Finding the Needle - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 26 SepThe A-Z of Strategic Brand Management Workshop - Vega School, Westville, Durban, 26 SepWomen in Business Workshop - Event-telligent, Cape Town, 26 SepImprove your Community Relations Skills! - PRISA Education & Training , Ferndale/Randburg, 26 SepThe 9th Cape Town International Comedy Festival - CTICF, Cape Town, 26 SepDevelop and Print your own Photographs - CityVarsity|Film,TV,Multimedia, Gardens::Cape Town::, 26 SepCommunication Strategy and Skills - IAJ, Johannesburg, Parktown, 26 SepSpirit Week 2005 - The Cape Peninsula University , Cape Town, 26 SepSouth African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) - Kagiso Exhibitions, Midrand, 27 Sep | More... Submit an event
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| Jobs offered | Specialising in Media Sales, Advertising
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Advertising agency requires a Senior PR Consultant to handle two new accounts. Be involved with strategic management and direction and full financial and client management. - read more...
Sales Agent - Pretoria
If you are not a time waster and would like to make a career change in life, contact us! - read more...
Account Director - Sports - Midrand
Maverick are looking for an experienced Sports / Event Manager with Cricket experience to head up the team working on Standard Bank Pro20 Series events. - read more...
Graphic Designer - Pietermaritzburg
Graphic Media Advertising is looking for a red hot designer with a passion for the advertising industry. Must have at least 2 years experience and 3 years qualification. - read more...
Junior Designer - Randburg
Junior designers: If Apple is more than a fruit to you, Freehand and Photoshop are your tools and you have 3-6 months to spare, drop me a mail now! - read more...
Data Analyst (AA Only) - Market Research - Cape Town
Highly accurate individual with a flair for software who can analyze projects, write questionnaire specs, reconstruct data and develop systems. Tertiary qualification & advanced database and programming skills essential. - read more...
Web Developer/Designer - Johannesburg
Contract position for talented individual to work on high profile corporate sites. ASP, DHTML, HTML and Java Script required. Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop. - read more...
Advertising Sales Manager - Johannesburg
Dynamic magazine publishing company 8 Ink Media is looking for an experienced, self-motivated sales manager to head up the Johannesburg sales teams on leading international magazine titles. - read more...
Production Manager (Senior Position) - Johannesburg
If you're a Senior TV Production Manager, with a passion for design and decor, here's your chance to join SA's most exciting new station, The Home Channel. - read more...
Customer Relations and Research Manager - Cape Town
The Marketing Team of a large retailer is looking for a highly passionate and competent individual. This role requires an individual to develop and manage a comprehensive CRM programme. - read more...
Medium/Heavyweight Copywriter - Jozi
Extraordinary Copywriter Needed. Great bosses. Cool people. Pretty good pay. TTL. Speedy. Busy. We laugh a lot, bitch a bit and get a kick out of good creative. - read more...
Account Director - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Excellent opportunity for a Senior Account Manager/ Director seeking the next step in a PR career. Opportunity to sit on EXCO and lead a prestigious account. - read more...
Key Accounts Exec - Magazine Advertising - Jhb
Advertising Sales Exec and Key Accounts Manager for Glossy Magazines. Want to take home top earnings every month? Have a passion for lifestyle and fashion mags? Don't delay, apply now! - read more...
General Manager - Lagos, Nigeria
Our client dominates their sector in the ICT industry across the African continent. To ensure continued penetration into Nigeria they are looking for a strong, accomplished GM to assist in developing the business. - read more...
Copywriter - Cape Town
Enthusiastic copywriter required for dynamic advertising/ design agency. Must be good all-rounder with 2-3 years copywriting experience in print, below the line and radio. - read more...
Senior F & B Manager - George
3-4 years Management experience within the hospitality Industry; strong on financials; budgeting; procurement; banqueting; large events management; staff management and good wine knowledge. AA Appointment. - read more...
Dynamic Web Data Capturer - Cape Town
Global Art Information - one of world's leading news & art opportunies source is looking for Dynamic web data capturer 3.5 - 4.5K + incentives, career prospects. - 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...
Account Manager - Cape Town
Experienced AM to work on some of SA'smost loved brands:
- financial services to communications
- assist in managing bluechip accounts on a TTL basis
- hands-on approach, managing clients' portfolios. - read more...
Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Graphic Designer wanted in growing, dynamic SA art information company, includes compilation of national newspaper, art information directory, good career prospects R 5500 neg. Call Gabriel 021 424 7733 - read more...
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