| No Comment |  This time next week, the Loeries post mortem will have begun and we'll know if the most ambitious event undertaken by this industry, has been a considered success. Because The Loerie Awards are more than just awards for the creative industry. They have always been a barometer of the health of the industry, a premier networking event, a showcase. This time round though, there is a lot more at stake than just a party. The economic implications for the Kwazulu-Natal South Coast region known as the Hibiscus Coast, including Margate, are far reaching for a community which has thrown its weight behind the Loeries with huge enthusiasm. But no awards event this ambitious is without a hitch, and by all accounts the venue is stunning with a host of surprises and a party menu of note for the celebration of creative excellence - despite the fact that bad weather has forced the relocation of the awards tent from Margate beach by about 6km to a grassy knoll in next door St Michaels. The Bizcommunity.com team will be there in full force with special daily reports and all the winners. Look out for our photographer and video crew and please send us your pix from Margate to: gallery@bizcommunity.com. There are still advertising opportunities as well, contact sales@bizommunity.com. All comments to: editor@bizcommunity.com. Let's get this show on the road already!
See you on the beach! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@biz-community.com
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Industry forum to debate alternative to MFSA
Shoppers get more discerning
CTICC increases exhibition space
Campus Radio making waves
IDC funding feature films in SA
SA is Reddy for D&AD 2006
Loerie finalists announced
The French connection to Cape Town
Attacks on shopping malls spiral out of control
'Fragile' marketing industry regrouping
Saatchi & Saatchi Afrika move into Ghana
Outdoor on the scale with Nielsen
Schilperoort exits Enterprise IG
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| | | Loerie venue latest: life's a beach...
[Louise Marsland]  A week of bad weather has forced a venue change for the actual Loerie Awards ceremonies this weekend as bad weather made the chosen venue on Margate beach unsafe. The actual awards venue in Margate has been the worst kept secret in the industry to date: a circus tent on Margate beach. But no need to panic, says the Loerie Awards event company, Unplugged, the tent has been moved a few kilometres down Margate beach to St-Michaels-on-Sea, which "is even more beautiful and was Plan B anyway". Everything else remains the same... and the weather is predicted to clear in time as up to 3000 people head to Margate for Loeries this weekend, 15 - 16 October 2005.
Loeries judge praises direct category entries
[Nici Stathacopoulos] Overall, the standard of entries into the Loeries 2005 Direct Categories was high: of the 293 entries, there were 176 finalists - a whopping 60.1%. This indicates that the jury felt strongly that most of the work entered was worthy of a mention and should encourage all marketers to embark on well thought out, creatively excellent campaigns that will engender a response.
Loerie finalists announced
The Loerie Awards 2005 finalists have been announced and there are over 1200 this year. Agency groups topping the finalist lists - with over 100 finalists each - include: Ogilvy South Africa, TBWA/Hunt/Lascaris, Net#work BBDO, and FCB South Africa. All-in-all, over 100 entrants made it on to the finalist list.
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Loeries: booking confirmations
With just four days left to go, the Loeries Committee has assured those agencies that have not yet had booking confirmations, that everything will be done in time. A rush of last minute bookings after the finalists lists were released has further stretched resources as rekindled interest in the Loeries reaches unprecedented levels. Both the awards ceremonies are at maximum capacity according to the event organisers, Unplugged, seating 2000 on each night: Saturday 15 October and Sunday, 16 October. There is a waiting list for the Sunday night awards and for the special Kulula.com flights that were laid on by the Loeries Committee.
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Marketing | | Industry forum to debate alternative to MFSA
Representatives of the media and advertising industries announced today, 10 October 2005, that they will initiate a process to establish a substitute body that will perform the functions of the defunct Marketing Industry Federation of Southern Africa (MFSA).
Vespa SA launches arresting marketing campaign
Employees of Vespa SA, their advertising agency Guerrilla Marketing and their distribution partners the Flyer Guys were arrested as a result of Vespa SA's new promotional campaign last week.
Mngadi heads up Africa for CVNG
Former Coca-Cola Company and Cell C executive S'bu Mngadi has been appointed chief executive officer for Africa of Cendant Vacation Network Group (CVNG), a subsidiary of NYSE-listed Cendant Corporation, with immediate effect.
Bauhaus to Babalegi; feeding families with art
A new project is targeting the burgeoning SA conference industry, which is always looking for promotional goods - preferably locally sourced rather than imported by the container. The Product 2 Market project brings handmade rural goods to an urban market, spelling the difference between despair and dignity, poverty and a livelihood for crafters.
PRISA invites marketers on board
The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has expressed its sadness at the demise of the Marketing Federation of Southern African and invited any marketers who feel left out in the cold to join PRISA.
'Fragile' marketing industry regrouping
[Louise Marsland] The Services SETA is the first industry stakeholder that has stepped up to encourage the marketing industry to leave the past behind and find a new vehicle for its aspirations - or risk being sidelined by business and Government. But industry pundits are warning that any new organization must include all stakeholders, including the country's global marketers.
New CEO for Proudly SA
Proudly South African has appointed Manana Moroka as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 November 2005. Moroka was previously the Deputy Director General of Marketing at the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti).
Brand distinction through social leadership - Citigate SA
[Shereen Amos] What competitors cannot do is copy a company's view of the world. And it is through this distinctive world view that brands and businesses can distinguish themselves from their rivals.
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Advertising | | Parmalat EverFresh celebrates spring
 Parmalat has launched its EverFresh milk spring campaign with television and below-the-line initiatives ranging from smoothies in shopping malls to 'saying it with flowers'.
SA is Reddy for D&AD 2006
 In a coup for the SA creative industry, brand specialist Nathan Reddy has been asked to join the panel of judges at next year's D&AD Global Awards in the Integrated category.
Staying young is child's play
 Saatchi & Saatchi has recently developed a print ad for cosmetics company Olay to attract the attention of mothers, placing the brand foremost in their minds.
BMW's used cars still on time
The television advertising campaign launching BMW South Africa's new brand - 'BMW Premium Selection - Approved Used Cars' - begins airing this month with a new concept around second-hand vehicles.
Ogilvy turns up the volume for Channel O
The experience of riding in one of South Africa's infamous taxis is captured in the latest Ogilvy Johannesburg ad for M-Net's Channel O, which is founded on the advertising idea: "If you're African, you get it".
The Funnymen of MTN's MMS
 Stand up comic and Fresh Eye Film Productions director Bevan Cullinan has directed a series of commercials for MTN's multimedia messaging service. Featuring Brendan Jack from Crazy Monkey fame and stand up comedian Darran Maul, the three commercials rely on music rather than dialogue.
Saatchi & Saatchi Afrika move into Ghana
Cape Town headquartered Saatchi & Saatchi Afrika has extended its pan-African network by appointing an affiliate agency in Ghana. Origin8, the country's top marketing communications agency, is also number one in creative award wins for the last three years in the region.
New blood for TBWA Durban
 TBWA Hunt Lascaris Durban has appointed three new members to their board: Alan Nixon, Praveen Inderpersadh and Unati Mabandla.
Databases made easy with Ornico
Ornico Media now offers a complete digital media information solution for both agencies and clients. Digital Stream is a media-asset management tool which agencies and clients operate from their own premises as a high-quality digital library of commercials and media information.
Joe Public Cape has finger on the button with kalahari.net's Click Click campaign - Joe Public
 kalahari.net's recent introduction of to-your-door-delivery within 24 hours brought along with it the challenge of evolving the brand and reinforcing it as the ultimate in convenient online shopping.
What's causing terror in Tattoo Land? - Lowe Bull
 Andre Vrdoljak and Charlie Pantland of Lowe Bull have used clever imagery of tattoos desperately trying to escape the threat of tattoo removal.
FCB puts radio personality on TV for FNB - FCB South Africa
 FCB Johannesburg has devised a hard-hitting television campaign for First National Bank that utilises the matter-of-fact, no-nonsense and at times abrasive personality of 702 presenter, John Robbie.
Standard Bank is 101% South African
 Standard Bank has launched an advertising campaign that began airing this month. Launched at the end of Proudly South African week the campaign underpins the bank's key message that although Standard Bank continues to have a global presence, it remains 101% South African.
Channel O introduces Jack Michaelson
Ogilvy Johannesburg has turned the familiar rags to riches (and black to white) tale of Michael Jackson on its head in its latest commercial for M-Net music channel, Channel O. A young white musician, Jack Michaelson, becomes darker skinned as he becomes more famous. And as his skin darkens, so his character becomes hipper and cooler. The project's creative director, Fran Luckin, says the reverse tale perfectly captures Channel O's proposition of being 'original African'.
Schilperoort exits Enterprise IG
Kees Schilperoort, Global Creative Chairman and Chairman of Enterprise IG (Africa and Middle East) has decided to leave the company to pursue his personal interests. Together with his founder partners Joe Kieser, Ed du Plessis and Ian Bloxam, Schilperoort built KSDP Pentagraph into a leading privately owned brand consultancy. Schilperoort has built some of South Africa and the world's most recognisable brands, including Engen, Telkom, ABSA, Fanta, TNT, Multichoice, Castle Lager and Schoonspruit.
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| | | Edsel, New Coke and Betamax - do you know what really happened?
[Sid Peimer] Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement. The marketplace is littered with strategic faux pas, allowing us to gather experience without the pain of personal failure. Here are three brands with lessons from the past.
Cobra Beer Takes Off with SA Express
South African Express Airlines will now feature Cobra Beer, an award winning premium British beer, on its menu list. Cobra Beer was recently awarded 13 medals for its beers and wines, 11 of them gold, at the Monde Selection awards in Brussels.
Afro Café opens in Cape Town
The originators of Afro magazine, Daddy buy me a pony, have teamed up with international model and businessman Grant Rushmere to assist in creating the Afro Café in Church Street in Cape Town.
Energetic challenge - ChatROOM develops brand identity for the South African Oil and Gas Alliance - ChatROOM
 Strategic brand specialists, ChatROOM brand, marketing and communications, have developed a new brand identity for the South African Oil and Gas Alliance, previously known as Cape Oil and Gas Supply Initiative (Cogsi).
Counterfeit Casio calculators valued in excess of R2 million seized in Namibia - Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys
The Namibian Police Services has confiscated counterfeit CASIO calculators, presumably brought in from China, with an estimated retail value of approximately $US390 150.00.
Enterprise IG's outdoor communication for Dubai Marina goes for the Guinness Book of World Records! - Enterprise IG
 Dubai Marina's branding evolution is on-track to breaking a world record as the World's longest outdoor brand communication.
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Cinema | | Fourth Cape Town World Cinema Festival
The 4th Cape Town World Cinema Festival (CTWCF) takes place from 11 to 20 November 2005, marking the 10th Anniversary of Sithengi Film and TV Market, its business component.
African Film Summit launches in SA
 SA will host the first African Film Summit as well as the General Congress of the Pan African Federation of Filmmakers (FEPACI) in Johannesburg from 3 to 6 April 2006. Over 150 delegates will meet in the city to continue dialogue towards the streamlining of policies, strategies and activities that are aimed at developing the African Audio Visual industry.
Test your eyes at the cinema
The SA Optometric Association and Ster-Kinekor have embarked on a national Eye Care improvement project called 'Vision Mission' that will diagnose and treat refractive errors and preventable blindness in children under eight years old. The project will provide children from previously disadvantaged backgrounds with eye tests in cinema foyers nationwide and will be followed up with treatment and glasses. The initiative will be launched during Eye Care Awareness Week on Monday 10 October when schoolchildren from across the country will be bussed to Ster-Kinekor cinemas in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria for eye tests and a premiere screening of the movie Chicken Little.
Local animation hits the big screen
And There in the Dust, a local animated short film (seven minutes) directed by Lara Foot Newton and Gerhard Marx, will be released nationwide on Friday 7 October. Inspired by the story of Baby Tshepang, And There in the Dust will release on 41 screens with the main feature - Sin City. And There in the Dust pioneers 'bread animation' on the big screen. It won Best Independent Mini Film at the 2004 Independents Film Festival in the USA, received a Brett Kebble Award in October 2004, and recently won Best South African Short Film at the Durban International Film Festival in June. It was produced by Brigid Olën and Marlow de Mardt of DO Productions.
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Design | | Innes wins French design competition
AFDA Film & Drama Design student Brett Michael Innes is the winner of the J'adore South Africa campaign's French Briefs Design Competition 2005, an initiative from the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI). Innes will spend a month in Paris with the Renault Design Office and their Publicis Paris Agency.
SA on international design stage
Designers and profession leaders from all over the world converged in Copenhagen from 25 September to 1 October to participate in ERA05: the joint World Design Congress of the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda), the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI).
Going to BAT for Nampak
Packaging company Nampak has won an award at the global British American Tobacco (BAT) Innovate competition in London. The carton, which won the award for the best innovation in this category, incorporates a unique self-dispensing mechanism that allows the consumer to remove cigarettes from the pack one at a time.
Unsung heroes - Great Stock
 Great Stock! photo library celebrates the unsung heroes of our economy in "aFRIKA Earns" - the latest release in the aFRIKA series of Royalty Free image CD's.
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The largest small-business publication in South Africa is now in its tenth year of publishing.
Its mass circulation of 141 953 is more than that of all the other publications for small business combined. (ABC Jan-June 2005)
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Digital | | Free cellphone banking with Absa
For the first time in South Africa, anyone can bank anytime, anywhere on their cellphone without paying banking fees for six months, with immediate effect. The offer will be valid until 31 March 2006 and even SMS charges for transacting will be waived by Vodacom for the first three months.
Domain names in demand
Domain names have become sought after and expensive with the advent of online marketing. There are domain names that have sold for thousands and in the USA the known record for the sale of a domain name was $7.5 million, paid for the business.com name.
Cell C offers lowest industry rate
Cell C is enhancing its Friends and Family product by providing subscribers with the lowest call rate in the mobile industry on Cell C to Cell C calls, effective from 1 October 2005.
Cellphone cards for taxi commuters
The Taxifone project allows commuters to use cashless rechargeable mobile cellphone cards to make calls from inside minibus taxis and has proved to very successful, with over 120 of these units fitted since the rollout began late last year.
Five trends to watch in SA's online marketing world - Acceleration
[Andrea Mitchell] Expect to see trends that have already become evident in the US and Europe to gain traction in the local market as South Africa's online marketing world continues to mature.
What's happening at Ukubona? - Ukubona
The latest news from Ukubona Digital Media.
Clickatell saves customers up to 20% - Clickatell
Clickatell, world leaders in global messaging enablement, has announced that increased messaging volumes has allowed it to reduce its prices to global destinations by up to 20%.
Emarketing campaigns no longer break the piggy bank - ENVENT
Advertising agencies and marketers looking to invest in a system which will assist them in automating their campaigns through the use of the Web or email, but want to avoid high upfront software costs are now able to rent as opposed to buy.
Yaba: connecting the little guy
Local telecoms company Yaba Connect has teamed up with Cell C to bring low-cost telecoms services to under-serviced areas. Yaba Connect says Cell C's low call rates have provided the opportunity for businesses in low-income or non-urban areas to become competitive. Yaba Connect plans to roll out VoIP and broadband services in its community centres in the near future, bringing additional services and benefits to small businesses in rural areas.
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Direct Marketing | | Top pharmacies sign up to sell Glomail - Glomail
South Africa's top pharmaceutical wholesalers and retailers are set to sell leading direct response company Glomail's health and beauty product ranges.
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Education and Training | | Invitation to all film, TV and new media accredited training providers
In response to the findings of the NFVF Indaba held in August 2005, the need to establish a Training Provider's Association has become critical. The Film & TV unit at Monash would like to extend an invitation to all accredited Film, TV and New media training providers to participate in the setting up of this association.
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Eventing | | Gadgets for Gauteng
Imagine a fridge that automatically gauges when you're out of milk and orders more or a device that allows you to dim your lights and switch on your favourite music with a click of your fingers. These gadgets and more will be on display at the Home Technology Expo in Johannesburg on 26 October.
Gearhouse earns technical supplier status for World Petroleum Congress - Gearhouse SA
 Three levels of exhibitors for the 18th World Petroleum Congress kept Gearhouse SA's Project Managers Helen Surgeson and Catherine Landry busy over the duration of first South African-hosted World Petroleum Congress.
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Exhibitions | | CTICC increases exhibition space
The Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) is adding 1200 m² of exhibition space to the building's Exhibitions Hall.
Exhibitors take a stand
Several entrepreneurs due to exhibit at stands at the International Convention for Entrepreneurs (ICE) in April this year have not been refunded by the event organisers after a last-minute change to the date and venue.
Sandton hosted largest exhibition ever seen in Africa
More than 3100 delegates attended the 18th World Petroleum Congress at the Sandton Convention Centre last month. WPC also saw the largest Oil and Gas Exhibition alongside the conference using a total of 15 000 square meters and making it the largest international exhibition that the centre has hosted to date.
More companies sign with Baba Indaba - Baba Indaba
Netcare is the latest company to sign with the definitive baby and parenting expo, Baba Indaba, due to open at the Sandton Convention Centre, from 4 - 6 November 2005.
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Magazines | | seventeen takes a stance against drug abuse
 seventeen magazine has relaunched its Know More 'Makeover by drugs' campaign with new creative. The move was prompted by the positive response from readers to the first campaign and the need for an increased effort to highlight the benefits of a drug-free life to SA teens.
The French connection to Cape Town
The first French speaking online guide and magazine to promote Cape Town has been launched at www.lafriquedusud.com and this first edition can be downloaded free.
Kick Off the new PSL season
 Kick Off 2005/2006, the 10th annual Premier Soccer League guide, is now on sale. The magazine includes soccer fixtures for the coming season, reviews, and features on old and new teams and players. Kick Off won the Pica award for best annual publication last year. More information on Kick Off can be found at www.kickoff.co.za
Golf Estate living in the spotlight
With golf estates having attracted mixed press of late, Compleat Golfer's October edition responds to the debate with a light-hearted Estate Golfer supplement on golf estate living that still underlines some of the key aspects of a lifestyle increasing numbers of South Africans are buying into. While the focus is an open acknowledgement of the upmarket nature of living on a golf estate, the supplement, in association with Barclays, includes interviews with current estate residents, as well as real estate experts, to provide a little perspective on living on an estate.
Drawing a BLANK?
A new magazine called BLANK is being launched to combat the phenomenon common to 16-30 year olds in Johannesburg: It strikes at 7pm causing a panicked glint and the question 'so what we doing tonight?' BLANK is published monthly and distributed to bars, clubs, design schools, agencies and pubs by the 29th of each month. Created by the SA creative director Claire Wills and French art director Thomas Groc, BLANK is a free A6 size magazine that is backed up on the web (www.blanknolonger.com) with an easy to use no-frills listing of what's rocking.
tvplus gets a make-over
 Television programming magazine tvplus sports a new look in celebration of its sixth birthday. Editor Wicus Pretorius says the magazine contains commentary on television and a wealth of information that readers can use to guide their viewing choices. The country's third largest newsstand title reports on TV insider scoops, comprehensive show previews and soap opera news. tvplus has been redesigned and has added behind the scenes features and a games review page.
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| | | New journalism award in food category
In the interests of promoting public education on food issues, particularly with respect to food safety, food additives and food processing, the South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) has established a Meritorious Award for Food Science Journalism.
African-Americans find their roots in the city
In a bid to promote the Jazz Africa Heritage (JAH) festival taking place in 2006 in the North West Province, 23 African-American journalists visiting the Newtown Cultural Precinct were welcomed "back to their roots" by Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) CEO Advocate Cawe Mahlati this week.
Press photo award goes to Beeld
 Afrikaans daily newspaper Beeld has claimed the MTN / Fujifilm Photographer of the Year award. Halden Krog, Beeld's chief photographer in Johannesburg, was awarded the Press Photographer of the Year at the annual Fuji Awards held on 22 of September.
Ornico streamlines ads - Ornico
Along with a host of other media and brand related products, Ornico now offers a complete digital media information solution for both agencies and clients.
Free sheet for the arts to be launched
GrafikFokus, an art and design free sheet, will be distributed in Durban from 12 October 2005. Artists can use the free sheet to sell their works and advertise events. Careers in art, design, animation and the media will be highlighted. Editor Krish Moodley can be contacted on 0824417763 or by email at krish@cfad.co.za.
New appointment at M&G Media
M&G Media, owner of the Mail & Guardian newspaper, has appointed Jason Zeelie as Managing Director: Publishing with effect from 1 November 2005. Zeelie's appointment follows the resignation of Garry Rogers. Zeelie has worked at Independent Newspapers where he was Gauteng Retail and Special Projects advertising manager. He was owner and publisher of Stroke 1 Publishing which secured a number of titles and was general manager of Junk Mail, the classified publishing company.
Horse Grapevine distributed countrywide
 The third issue of the Horse Grapevine is now available. This annual directory is packed with information for readers to source everything from saddlery and feed to riding establishments, equestrian holidays, horse health products, horse transport, specialist photographers and artists and more. 12 000 copies of the Horse Grapevine are distributed free to horse society members and equestrian retail outlets around South Africa. The new website www.horsegrapevine.co.za contains all the information available in the directory. For more details email Jassy Mackenzie on jassy@horsegrapevine.co.za.
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 Cell C, assisted by specialist high impact outdoor advertising company Wideopen Platform a Primedia Unlimited subsidiary, has wrapped the air bridges and corridors of South Africa's major airports.
Outdoor on the scale with Nielsen
Nielsen Outdoor, a unit of VNU, has been awarded the contract for measuring South African outdoor advertising ratings by the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) - the advertising industry sponsored body that controls advertising audience research in South Africa.
Recognising excellence in Africa's SMME sector - TBM
The twenty four top entries in the Africa SMME Awards have recently been named in Cape Town, with TBM being placed third in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) category.
Up against a wall
Creating a snack bar brand that becomes top of mind for urban youth requires a great deal of innovation and interest. To achieve this, National Brands marketing team looked to Clear Channel Independent's Sales and Marketing operation and opted for Citilites for their urban 24/7 needs and for a wall mural on the M1 near the Empire Road off ramp.
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Printing | | In the Company of God by award-winning New York Times photographer, Joao Silva - STE Publishers
 STE Publishers, in partnership with PictureNet Africa, have just published In the Company of God by award-winning New York Times photographer and co-author of The Bang Bang Club, Joao Silva.
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Production | | IDC funding feature films in SA
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has invested substantially in several television and film productions, funding more than 16 feature films and 12 documentaries - primarily because this sector has the ability to create numerous jobs and promotes skills development.
Straight Outta Benoni and onto national success
The Crazy Monkey movie Straight Outta Benoni was the highest grossing movie this weekend at the local box office: Up against big star films like Cinderella Man with Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger, the monkey came out on top. This is the first movie to get to number one at the box office since the Leon Schuster movies.
One time massage no dollar! - Suburban Films
Suburban films is offering all sweaty, slippery ad mensch a massage gratis on Margate's North Beach for the duration of the Loeries.
Cape Town World Cinema Festival and Sithengi 2005 - Sithengi Film and Television Market
The 4th Cape Town World Cinema Festival (CTWCF), the only film and television event of its kind in Africa, takes place in and around Cape Town from the 11th to the 20th November and marks the 10th Anniversary of its business component, the Sithengi Film and TV Market.
Volkswagen Passat's ''Journey'' filmed by Ian Gabriel - Giant Films
 The story of one man's journey from hardship to reward is at the centre of VW's new Passat ad directed by Ian Gabriel for Ogilvy Cape Town.
Velocity's drive to raise creativity results in lion's share of Loerie finalists - Velocity Films
Last year Velocity embarked on a proactive drive to raise creative consciousness in the industry and the latest results of the Loerie finalists bear the fruits of their labour.
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Izinkozi Consulting is a new public relations and project management consultancy formed to provide clients with cost effective creative solutions to business challenges. A handful of previous Simeka TWS Communications senior executives have joined forces to create an agency positioned as a boutique consultancy offering solid experience and expertise.
Learn how to write a book in just one week - The Write Co.
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Radio | | Campus Radio making waves
Campus Radio returned to the traditional airwaves this week, following its recent commencement on streaming audio. The community radio station has been awarded a temporary events license and will be occupying the frequency 92.7fm up until 4 November 2005.
Win a house on Metro
Metro FM and Fontera are giving away an R800 000 house in Johannesburg using Fontera's SMS-voting powered competition mechanic. The house will be given away to one lucky listener who SMSs the station during the four week competition. In the build up to this finale there will be three weeks of prize give-aways. The competition runs for the month of October.
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[Kris Jarzebowski] A flood of Matric pupils and tertiary graduates will hit the SA job market soon. Are there enough jobs out there? Media reports on high unemployment figures seem to conflict with talk of a skills shortage.
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Research | | Pan Africa Media Research Organisation welcomes Celia Cowper
The Pan Africa Media Research Organisation (PAMRO), a continental media research data harmonisation committee, has elected Celia Cowper, Manager of Starcom Africa, onto its board.
SA's population decline affects advertising
The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has found that the general decline in the South African population will affect every aspect of the economy and society, both on a micro and macro level and has significant implications for the media industry.
SAMRA saddened by MFSA's demise
SAMRA, the Southern African Marketing Research Association, is greatly saddened at the closing down of the Marketing Federation of South Africa (MFSA), which, after many yeas of working closely together, it had come to regard almost as a sister organisation.
Nielsen Outdoor to be new currency in South Africa - signs South African contract - ACNielsen
Nielsen Outdoor has been awarded the contract for measuring South African outdoor advertising ratings as a result of a carefully considered decision made by SAARF.
Do you want to look smarter than your boss? - Eighty20
For those of you who share our fascination with the diversity of South African consumers, Eighty20 has launched a free Fact-a-Day service.
New chairperson for SAMRA
At the Southern African Marketing Research Association's Annual General Meeting in August this year, Franky Mokoena was elected at the new Corporate Chairperson of the SAMRA Council. Mokoena is a marketing graduate and has held several marketing positions in both national and multinational companies. For more information about SAMRA, visit www.samra.co.za or e-mail samra2005@mweb.co.za
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Retail | | Shoppers get more discerning
Delegates at the seventh Consumer Goods Council of South Africa conference in Sandton last week were shown how to identify shopper opportunities and drive category and brand growth by Janet Kirkbride, Glenndinning Management Consultants, SA and Jacqui Le Sar, managing director of Inperspective Research consultancy.
Attacks on shopping malls spiral out of control
Shopping malls have become the latest target of armed gangs across the country, particularly in Gauteng. Gangs of up to 30 members have hit over 50 shopping malls in Gauteng alone this year, costing the retail industry about R70 million in total.
SA enters era of growth
South Africa's economy, with a more fairly valued Rand, low inflation rate, higher growth path and increased consumer spending is enjoying one of its most healthy periods for many years. This was the message from Rudolf Gouws, Chief Economist for Rand Merchant Bank at the seventh Consumer Goods Council/Efficient Consumer Response conference in Sandton.
Bubbly in a box
 Bubbly Pongrácz, the Cap Classique, is now available in a gift box especially for the festive season. Winner of a 2005 Veritas Gold medal, Pongrácz is crafted according to the French method of bottle fermentation that gives rise to the delicate, fine bubbles. Pongrácz is composed of two noble varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This Cap Classique Pongrácz gift boxes are selling at around R68.90 at leading stores.
Clover takes convenience to a new level
 Clover's UHT milk has a new look: The blue and white packaging has been updated and the design focuses strongly on added convenience. A feature of the new packaging is the Twist-Top cap and two-stage opening process which is an improvement on the current UHT opening device and ensures controlled and easy pouring. The packs can also be resealed and stored lying flat in the fridge without leaking. The new packaging is available in 1 litre packs only, nation-wide, in Full Cream, 2% Low Fat and Fat Free.
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Sponsorship | | Paula Abdul flying in style with Virgin Atlantic
 Virgin Atlantic are to sponsor the annual SA Style Awards happening on the 18th of November 2005, by flying special guest Paula Abdul to Johannesburg from Los Angeles. Abdul will travel in luxury in Upper Class and experience the largest bed in the air with Virgin's recently launched Upper Class suite.
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Vodacom South Africa is set to launch Yebo Millionaires, a television game show open exclusively to Vodacom customers on 18 October 2005. To enter Vodacom customers SMS any nine letters of the alphabet to 32082, the Yebo Millionaires SMS line.
Dhlomo the face of MTV Base
Durban-born rap music fan, Sizwe Dhlomo, has been appointed official host of the first series of MTV base World Chart Express, the new music chart show airing weekly on SABC1 from Wednesday 12 October 2005.
Ad community helping upgrade Red Cross Children's Hospital
Saatchi & Saatchi has pulled out all the stops to assist The Children's Hospital Trust in raising R50 million for the upgrade of the Operating Theatres at The Red Cross Children's Hospital before the end of 2006.
Making a pitch for entrepreneurs
A South African entrepreneur, Adriaan Gie, is putting R2 million of his own capital up for grabs in a new reality television show idea called "The Pitch". The concept involves bringing good ideas, capital and business mentors together for a 13 week live show where successful candidates compete against each other for the title of South Africa's best entrepreneur.
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Gallery | | Impumelelo celebrates its achievements at Sun City
 
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Forums | | SABC TV commissioning
One production house is responsible for two sitcoms and some drama on SABC TV. Is it because there are not enough production houses to do the work or is this one particularly above the rest? What is your view?
Inferior language used in ads
Listening to radio commercials one frequently comes across spots being done by people who don't speak the language. What is your view?
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New accounts | | The Phoenix Partnership activates wine industry business model - more infoMeetings Africa account to Junxion once more - more infoPavilion advertising for Primall Media - more infoSouth African National Parks appoints Enterprise IG - more infostudio m DBC wins the HESA (Higher Education South Africa) account - more infoFirst Graphics appointed as Vutek distributor - more infoShireen Farinha has been appointed Projects Manager: Independent for Ster-Kinekor Distribution.VWV gains 'Y'ello' - more infoFoxP2 chosen to launch Real Simple - more info
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People on the move | | New talent for Fleishman-Hillard Johannesburg - more infoSAMRO staff movements - more infoNew appointments for Three Cities Events Baba Indaba - more infoLeeanne Britz has joined the Alliance Media South Africa (AMSA) out of home sales team.Blanka Sulentic has been appointed by HealthBridge to head up their in-house creative agency.Tiana Fraser now MD of Divine Inspiration - more infoRamsay, Son & Parker has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Lahoud as Circulation Marketing Manager.Siyabonga Madyibi, Senior Regulatory Officer at Internet Solutions, has been appointed to their Executive Committee.Sue Gannon appointed Baba Indaba Expo 2005 Exhibition Manager - more infoDi Ringrose appointed as PR for Baba Indaba Expo 2005 - more info
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Events to diarise | | How to Connect in Business Seminar - Captivate, Johannesburg, 10 Oct
Master the Communication skills that produce extraordinary results in business.
Professional Event Planning and Marketing - Merle Falken Inclusive, Cape town, 10 Oct
Learn how to conceptualise, research plan and implement quality events with this 4-session workshop.
Writing and Presenting Reports and Proposals - IAJ, JHB / Parktown, 10 Oct
The greatest career moves have come about thanks to a
report/proposal written and presented in captivating style.
MMUG SA Gauteng Chapter Meeting News - Meeting 9 - MMUG, Morningside, 11 Oct
Join us for an overview of the history of the Internet in South Africa and how Uniforum make use of Macromedia ColdFusion.
SAMRA Breakfast Function - SAMRA, Cape Town, 13 Oct
Come and hear Prof John Simpson share fascinating findings and footage from recent studies done on the emerging black market and the new shifts in spending power.
Red Lights for start-ups: Classical mistakes to avoid - Cape IT Initiative, Cape Town, 14 Oct
People that should attend this talk by Nicolas Lategan (Business Development Manager, HBD Venture Capital) are start-up entrepreneurs who want to learn from other's mistakes.
Learn how to master the art of Scriptwriting - Cape Town, 15 Oct
We will be teaching the art of storytelling, the craft that empowers the writer to turn imagination into a unique and satisfying work.
Brainstorming and CopyCat - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 17 Oct
Do you spend your day generating words for your novels, short stories? Do you write adverts, promotional letters, brochures, flyers, voice-overs - and all the other marketing messages intended to inform, entice and convince?
Writing Creatively for Corporate Publications - IAJ, JHB / Parktown, 17 Oct
In just five days you'll acquire essential journalistic techniques and learn how to apply principles of creative writing to better reach your target publics.
Weekend Jamboree - Stratplanning.com, Johannesburg GIBS, 22 Oct
The Jamboree is a celebration of strategic thinking, with the course being geared - not only for strategists - but anyone in the organisation who wants to develop their strategic skills.
Professional Call Centre and Customer Care Course - 3D Business Consultants, Cape Town, 24 Oct
The course will provide all learners with the knowledge of how various call centres operate.
Creative Digital Audio Techniques - Vega Cape Town, Green Point, Cape Town, 25 Oct
An adventuresome exploration of sound and music making for non musicians.
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Upcoming events | | | Corporate Retirement Security Conference - Lab Epitomy, Johannesburg, Fourways, 10 OctBasic Editing: Finding the Needle - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 10 OctAdvanced News Writing - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 10 OctCertificate in PR Practice - PRISA Education & Training , Bellville, 10 OctStrategic Internal Communication - IIR, IIR Training House, Rosebank, 11 OctPrinciples of Selling - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 11 OctGrammar for Business - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 11 OctKnysna/Plett Eisteddfod 2005 - Knysna/Plett Eisteddfod 2005, Knysna, 12 OctCompetitive Intelligence for Businesses and Companies - CBIA, Durban, 12 OctCompetitive Intelligence Course - CBIA, Hilton Hotel, Durban, 12 Oct | More... Submit an event
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A medium sized ad agency (internationally aligned) is looking for an experienced person to handle the traffic function. You will have come from a traditional ttl ad agency. - read more...
Creative Director - Cape Town
Citigate, an international communication and marketing services company is looking for an experienced and energetic creative director to lead its Cape Town creative team in helping grow the business. - read more...
CI Custodian and Auditor - Midrand
Travelling countrywide you will be the auditor of a large company's corporate identify, from a brand audit point of view. - read more...
Print/Production Manager - Edenvale
Experienced individual to handle artwork prior to print. Sign off on press. Must be proficient with Mac & PC. Deal with corporate clients, advertising agencies, repro houses & printers. - read more...
Field Administrator - Cape Town - Newlands
Assist in administration for Field Managers and workers to ensure delivery of work. Must have proven ability on Word & Excel. Filing, correspondence. Candidate will be groomed into a Supervisory role.
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Graphic Designer - Sandton
An established, creative advertising company in Sandton, requires a talented designer. A dream job if you want to develope your creativity! - read more...
Sales Executive - Cape Town
Mediaweb.co.za, the online media release distribution agency requires a national sales executive with extensive BtoB sales experience, and contact base. Media/PR Knowledge essential. Salary 10- 12K/month. - read more...
PA/DTP Operator - Cape Town
Small, well-estabished design studio looking for professional, good communicator and keen-to-learn Personal Assistant. Must be willing to fulfill administrative functions besides preparing finished art in Adobe Suite. - read more...
Brand Manager - Johannesburg
Managing admin, sponsorship proposals, shopping centre proposals, event planning, on AWF Wrestling organisation account. Own transport and Code 8 driver's licence essential.
Must travel in and around SA. - read more...
Traffic Manager - Newtown
Dynamic small to medium sized agency is looking for a middle-weight traffic person to co-ordinate agency workflow that includes research, content and creative development, design and production of all through-the-line outputs. - read more...
Freelance SEO - Cape Town
We're looking for experienced SEO to do freelance work. - read more...
Media/Advertising Sales - Cape Town
Determined target-driven sales people with experience selling advertising space requried for this team. Will be required to meet and exceed targets, maintain existing client relations and develop new business. - read more...
Book-keeper/Administrator - Advertising Company - Sandton
Book-keeper/Administrator needed! Financial analysis, bank reconcilliations, datacapturing of cashcontrol, PAYE/VAT, excel, word, internet. If you have a Dynamic personality, a passion for life & your own car, apply! - read more...
Web Developer - Cape Town
Photoshop. Code in HTML, JavaScript, ASP. Image Ready, Freehand, Quark Express or AdobePage Maker/Illustrator. DreamWeaver or VisualStudioGeneral Internet protocol in website design. Search Engine knowledge & tracking. FTP & server hosting knowledge.
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Senior PR Account Managers - Cape Town
We have a variety of clients looking for talented Public Relations candidates with at least 3 to 5 years experience in the PR industry and preferably with PR consultancy background. - read more...
Senior Brand Manager/Junior Marketing Manager – AA - Johannesburg North
An opportunity to move from marketing to advertising. Blue chip Advertising Agency based in the Northern suburbs requires a senior brand manager/marketing manager. - read more...
Exhibition Administration and Service Co-ordinator - Sandton
Some specific skills and requirements: Previous exhibition experience or a knowledge of the exhibition market; Own reliable transport and mobile phone; Excellent knowledge of Microsoft; Keen attention to detail.
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Sales Consultant - Cape Town
My client, a Property Investment Management Company, seeks the services of a sales consultant. You will be responsible for managing clearly defined targets, client liaison and an organised administrative process. - read more...
Business Development Manager - Sandton
Business Development Manager - Staffing services and promotions company. Join an established entrepreneurial staffing services and promotions company. Maintain existing client relationships and develop new business. Join a successful team. - read more...
Media Implementation Planner - Cape Town
Looking for a media implementation planner. Classic ad agency background is essential. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow and be part of a dynamic team. - read more...
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