| No Comment |  November is the month the magazine publishing industry comes together to celebrate and reward the industry at the annual Pica awards. So it is fitting that in this month when magazine publishing excellence is lauded, two new magazines that have got the industry talking, should be launched. The first was Maverick, a new business magazine and B®AND, a new B2B title for our industry. Both quality offerings have differentiated on editorial quality and design, including bold mastheads and quality pix. Both are attempting to raise the bar on reporting in their respective target industries. Both will probably turn the target markets they have entered into upside down, setting new benchmarks in publishing excellence. It's particularly refreshing to see business being given such a creative treatment, as well as excellence in trade publishing from Brand, where often anything goes - the cheaper the better. Looking forward to seeing whether both titles get the advertising support and how they grow readership. And... apologies if you couldn't access Bizcommunity.com on Friday - the massive Cape Town power failure took us down too!
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@biz-community.com
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New Media holds pole position at Sappi Pica awards
How to get on page 1 on Google News within 24 hours
Pica says magazine market is booming
PVR lands with huge implications for advertisers
SAARF goes outdoors in 2006
International acclaim for Warsop
A B®AND new magazine
Business leader of the year: Maria Ramos
SA production for Microsoft
Johncom Media to keep MFSA awards going
Standard Bank and French government to present Picasso in Africa
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Marketing | | Awards for the art of business
All businesses operating in South Africa, large or small, are invited to enter the 2005 Business Day/BASA Awards for innovative and effective sponsorship of the arts. The annual awards, sponsored for the second year by Anglo American, recognise creative business thinking and identify partnerships that go beyond simple chequebook sponsorship to make a difference to both sponsor and recipient.
IDC makes R1 billion available
IDC CEO Geoffrey Qhena has announced new development financing schemes totaling R1 billion, which are geared towards promoting job creation, small and medium enterprise development, expansionary Black Economic Empowerment, labour-intensive projects in rural areas and the expansion of franchising operations.
PVR lands with huge implications for advertisers
[Chris Moerdyk] When Multichoice unveiled its new Personal Video Recorder (PVR) decoder last night, Wednesday 9 November 2005, a lot of competitors and media buyers are going to think that they have completely lost the plot and will succeed only in shooting themselves in the foot.
Burgess leads consumer research
Steve Burgess, Professor of Business Administration and Research Director at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB), has been elected to the Advisory Committee on Transformative Consumer Research at the Association for Consumer Research (ACR), the world's leading consumer research body. He is one of two researchers outside the United States elected to the ten-member committee and the only one in Africa.
Johncom Media to keep MFSA awards going
Sunday Times Business Times is to take over the Marketing Federation of South Africa's (MFSA's) Marketing Excellence Awards from next year. The awards have been in existence since 1975. Past winners include Anton Rupert, Raymond Ackerman, Santie Botha, Herman Mashaba, Sol Kerzner and Aggrey Klaaste.
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Advertising | | Motshabi takes over at Lobedu
The Lobedu Communications Group (LCG), the holding company for Lobedu Leo Burnett, Red Nail, Starcom and Lobedu-MS&L, today announced it will effect several key management changes at the top of the organisation and within its advertising agency unit, Lobedu Leo Burnett. Zeona Motshabi, Managing Director of Lobedu Leo Burnett for the past three years, has been appointed Chairperson of the Lobedu Communications Group. Current LCG Chairman Fred Robertson, co-founder and Executive Chairman of the listed BEE company Brimstone, will become Deputy Chairperson.
Clients choose top performing ad agencies in 2005
At last, clients have the final say. South Africa's best performing advertising agency in 2005 was Sorcery Outsourced, while TBWA Hunt Lascaris (Durban) took the laurels in the international agencies category, according to a study by Objectivity.
BombaySmith pours a Martell
 BombaySmith, the through-the-line Cape-based Ad agency, has fashioned an outdoor campaign for Martell, with the specific intention of differentiating the brand within the brandy category.
A flight of fun in Kulula commercials
 The three Kulula commercials currently flighting were conceptualised by Morris Jones and directed by Fresh Eye's Bevan Cullinan to show that the easiest part of any trip is flying with Kulula.
SAARF goes outdoors in 2006
The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has undertaken an electronic outdoor media survey. The first results will be released in SAARF AMPS 2006. Chief Technical Officer Piet Smit discusses the motivation for an electronic outdoor survey and its advantages.
International acclaim for Warsop
 The 2005 London International Awards (LIAA) honouring Advertising, Design and Interactive Media, has recognized South Africa's top talent: Graham Warsop, executive creative director of The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) was ranked as the No. 1 Creative Director in the world and The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) was recognized as the world's leading independent agency.
You were all (Super) heroes
This year's AMASA annual fund-raising event, themed Superheroes, was a sell-out success, with more than 800 industry members celebrating the near-end of another thriving year. Much needed funds were raised for children's charities in the process, thanks to the overwhelming contributions made by partygoers.
Publicis takes to the track with Renault
 The 2005 Grand Prix season saw Renault take the F1 Constructors' Championship and Spanish prodigy Fernando Alonso seize the Drivers' title, providing Renault and global ad agency Publicis a golden opportunity to polish 'Brand Renault' on the track and on the road.
SA production for Microsoft
 Jonathan Parkinson from Fresh Eye Film Productions is the first film director outside the borders of the USA to shoot a Microsoft television commercial. The commercial, which is currently flighting on SA screens, has completely exceeded expectations according to the software giant.
Exporting SA creativity
Heidi Chisholm of Daddy buy me a pony, the creative unit of the 9November Union of companies, has signed-up the German aromatic tea brand Wellmondo as a client. Wellmondo will be distributed in German speaking areas of Europe.
London honours SA creative director as No. 1 in the world - Red Cube Agency
At a banquet at the Hammersmith Palais, London, on Monday evening 7th November 2005, The Jupiter Drawing Room's Graham Warsop was honoured as the No. 1 Creative Director in the world by the London International Advertising Awards (LIAA).
Vodacom says thanks by giving customers the chance to become Yebo Millionaires - FCB South Africa
 Vodacom has launched its first ever television game show, Yebo Millionaires, in which lucky Vodacom customers stand the chance of transforming their lives in an instant by winning up to R1 million in cash in one of the nationally broadcast weekly draws.
Unprecedented branding concept for Melrose Arch - FCB Cape Town
Flight of the Fish Eagle, the celebrated natural brandy in the sleek, green, square bottle, has launched an unprecedented branding spectacular throughout the stylish Melrose Arch complex.
Apply killer app thinking to secure repeat business - Growth Partners
[Ian Widdop] In their business best seller Unleashing the Killer App...Digital Strategies for Market Dominance, Larry Downes and Chunka Mui define the killer app (or application) as "an invention whose usefulness goes far beyond what its inventors intended, creating new industries, organisations and social structures and inadvertently destroying existing ones".
Hang Ten, it's Summer!
 Berry Bush BBDO has created a retro campaign for Hang Ten summer 2005. The posters and postcards will be displayed in stores countrywide, combined with new shop window designs, new mannequin designs, new ads, new leaflets and new in store point of sale. Ivan Johnson, Creative Director Berry Bush BBDO, says: "If those classic summer moments had a trademark, Hang Ten would be it."
Online oddities
 Terraplane's Trevor Clarence has directed a pair of comedy ads for Ogilvy Cape Town's client Mweb. The commercials work off the premise of 'who knows what you'll find when you're always on-line' and focus on the bizarre websites one could find as a result of being connected to Mweb ADSL. Visit www.1brow.com and www.radical-ironing.com (launching on 14 November) to view the spots and see some takes that you wont see on TV.
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Shoppers chill out with Baileys
In what is believed to be the most extensive mall advertising campaign to be run in South Africa to date, BOO! Alternative Media Communications and Brandhouse are combining experiential and activation marketing with above-the-line branding to take Baileys Irish cream liqueur to its consumers - predominantly women - in one of their most beloved environments: the mall.
Top award for branding leader - HKLM
 Gary Harwood, founder partner of strategic branding company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), was awarded with the University of Johannesburg's Alumni Association's highest honour, the Alumni Dignitas Award, at a gala function held recently.
Superbrands South Africa unveils Volume One - Superbrands
Superbrands is about to publish its first book in South Africa, paying tribute to 82 of the strongest brands in the country.
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Cinema | | Leon Schuster's ''Mama Jack'' hits Los Angeles
Leon Schuster's latest film, Mama Jack which will be released in South Africa on 24 November 2005, was screened at the American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica earlier this week and received a thumbs up from a specially recruited audience. This is the first time that a Leon Schuster film was screened to international audiences before its commercial release in South Africa.
The Mediashop sees value in cinema - Cinemark
The MediaShop has re-committed to South Africa's premiere cinema advertising company - CineMARK - by signing a 'Golden Reel' contract for a further one-year period.
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CRM | | Conexus marks its ground as a major customer contact player - Conexus
Following its launch in March 2004, Conexus, an award-winning provider of Customer Interaction Solutions, has announced its arrival as a major customer contact player with its Call Centres consistently generating over 120 000 outbound calls per month.
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Design | | PG Bison Interior Design Student of the year 2005
The 2005 11th Annual PG Bison Interior Design Student Award of 2005 was held in Gauteng last week. The winner is Andrea Kleinloog of Greenside Design Center. The winning lecturer is Garth Doyle. both the winner and winning lecturer will be winging their way to the 2006 Milan Furniture Fair, courtesy of PG Bison, for an all expenses paid design experience. There were two Merit Awards winners this year, Anton Danev of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Klaudia Wixelbaumer of Design Times School of Interior Design who each receive R 5000 in cash.
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Digital | | Coda (South Africa's mesmerizing new collaboration) gets a website - Goldfish Digital Solutions
 CODA is an ubër-stylish band that provides a refreshingly different sound by presenting African influences in a ground breaking new way. Think Buddha Bar gone tribal...
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Eventing | | Crowded expo calendar causing consumer fatigue
The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) is taking steps to ensure that similar expos are not held too close together. This arose after The Homemakers Expo and newcomer, the Home Show in 2006, were organised only a week apart - generally, there is an unspoken ethical agreement amongst exhibition organisers to avoid this.
Identifying individuality is key with speaker presentations
Any speaker who wants to get their message across needs to know what type of communication and content the audience will respond to. Juliet Newton, managing director of interpersonal communication company Avocado Vision, says the kind of personality characteristics in the audience can have a profound impact on the way you structure your material.
Cell C awards contract for its year-end parties - Loudfire
Cell C has awarded the contract to produce its visual guest experience for its staff year-end parties to Loudfire, the parties, events and experiences company.
Roofing championships held in Cape Town
CTICC, the 53rd international roofing exhibition, is coming to Cape Town for the first time between 16 and 19 November. The 18th International Roofing Championships - when 18 teams of top younger roofers from 11 countries compete against one another to find the best pitch and flat roofers in the world - will be held alongside the exhibition. The exhibition opens 10am till 6pm daily and entrance is R30. Free to trade.
Cell C awards contract for its year-end parties
Cell C has awarded the contract to produce its visual guest experience for its staff year-end parties to Loudfire the parties, events and experiences company. The mobile network operator will celebrate the culmination of this year with parties at its Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg offices on 11, 19 and 26 November, respectively.
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Magazines | | New Media holds pole position at Sappi Pica awards
 Afrikaans lifestyle magazine INSIG leads the pack of winning titles for New Media Publishing at the 36th annual Sappi Pica awards ceremony, by winning the Rossi Trophy for the best consumer title in the country. For the fourth consecutive year, New Media Publishing received more awards than any other publishing house for its outstanding contributions to contract and consumer publishing as it scooped 12 accolades with seven Pica awards and five highly commended.
Pica says magazine market is booming
The SA magazine industry is booming and fragmenting into interesting niche markets that ten years ago would have been considered unviable, advertising spend is on the up and South Africa's rich diversity is consistently being illustrated in innovative editorial techniques, noteworthy journalistic enterprise and layout and design marked by imagination and vigor.
A B®AND new magazine
[Louise Marsland]  A new print magazine entrant into the media, marketing and advertising arena, B®AND magazine is set to turn reporting in this industry on its head with a quality offering that promises a fresh new look at this industry. Their task won't be easy as they join a stable of three existing known branded publications and another made-over newish entrant.
Popular Mechanics - it's a head thing
After three years, the mix of science, technology and future shock that makes Popular Mechanics unique has been recognised with a top industry award. At Thursday night's Sappi Pica Awards ceremony, Popular Mechanics scooped industry heavyweights such as FHM, Men's Health and GQ to take the title of Best Consumer Men's Magazine. The judges commented: "This is a men's magazine that truly offers something different. It is in a class of its own, providing a great read even if you're not a DIY fanatic or science geek. Popular Mechanics is a harder challenge to edit and publish than its competitors and has a smaller target market, yet achieves well in all areas."
Building towards a Pica
IMIESA won the Pica for best magazine in the Civil Construction, Building and Infrastructural Development category. The judges made the following comments: "IMIESA manages to pull off with finesse a tight focus and broad appeal through targeted content, sophisticated design and effective structure. Advertising lives very well with the overall offering." 3S Shorten Publications has published IMIESA for 29 years. The company recently expanded its reach in the media industry by establishing 3S Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Baba & Kleuter scoops parenting Pica
 Baba & Kleuter, South Africa's only Afrikaans parenting magazine, has won the Pica Award in the Parenting Category. "I am immensely proud," says editor Carlien Wessels. "Baba & Kleuter has won the hearts of readers, and to win the recognition of the Pica judges as well has been just wonderful." Published by Alchemy Publishing, the magazine has grown steadily since its launch in 1999. It now boasts an ABC of 26 194.
Finance Week takes a Pica again
Finance Week (now Finweek) has won the Best Business magazine in the Consumer category of the Sappi Pica Awards for the second consecutive year. The title was also awarded runner-up in the Best Consumer Magazine category. "Our editorial integrity, along with the collaborative effort of the team, is paramount to the success of our brand," said editor Rikus Delport.
MIMS takes home a Pica in each hand
Johnnic Communications' medical publishing division walked away with the Pica in the Annuals, Special Editions, Product Guides and Supplements category (Business-to-Business Magazine Awards) for the MIMS Desk Reference 2005 - a 1416-page reference work geared to medical doctors and pharmacists that takes a full year to produce. MIMS also won the Highly Commended Award in the same category for MIMS Guide to OTC Products, which provides practical health advice and conventional as well as complementary products to the pharmacist.
blunt about the Picas
After almost 10 years of helping to shape youth culture in South Africa and pushing publishing boundaries on every level, blunt magazine has finally won a Pica Award for Best Youth Magazine, shared this year with international title, seventeen. blunt magazine has recently undergone a redesign and has a new slogan: 'Defy the norm'.
seventeen knows where it's at
seventeen magazine, every teen girl's quintessential life guide, fashion compass and celebrity hotline, won "Best Youth title in SA" with blunt magazine, at the annual SAPPI Pica Awards last week. Says editor Justine Stafford: "We're really excited to win this award for the second year running. 2005 has been a big year for us, and receiving this kind of recognition from the industry is a major achievement. And congrats to blunt too!"
It's shopping time
 Quarterly consumer title and shopping guide, SHOP! has recorded a circulation of nearly 32 000 for its August launch issue. The summer issue hits the street with the festive season around the corner and aims to take the hassle out of shopping and gift giving. The website, www.sashop.co.za, is updated regularly with stockists and essential contacts, an interactive reader forum and news to keep readers and subscribers up to date.
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Transnet CEO Maria Ramos has been named Business Leader of the Year at the Sunday Times Business Times Top 100 Companies awards in Johannesburg. Ramos was chosen by her peers in recognition of her achievements to date in turning around the troubled transport parastatal.
SABC Education launches comics
The formal education unit at SABC Education has developed two comics that encourage learning and teach valuable life lessons in South Africa.
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Online Media | | How to get on page 1 on Google News within 24 hours
[Sally Falkow] Even loyal newspaper readers are turning to the Net for their news and treating their newspaper as a leisure activity. Newspaper and magazine print circulation figures are down, but their online revenues are growing month by month. According to Marketing Sherpa's Marketing Trends for 2006, optimized online press releases is one of the top three strategies for 2006.
New editor for Women24
 Samantha Wilson has been appointed editor in chief of Women24, a Media24 Digital website and one of the top ten most visited sites in South Africa, according to the Online Publishing Association's most recent statistics.
SA companies should follow international best practice in permission-based marketing - Acceleration
Companies that want to remain aligned with the law and international best practice in their email marketing strategies should follow an opt-in (or permission-based) approach to sending commercial email to their customers.
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| | | Alliance Media takes BMW into Africa - Alliance Media
 Alliance Media's Colette Roberts together with BMW have taken the first very exciting steps of growing the BMW presence in Africa.
Primedia Outdoor flourishing in Botswana - Primedia Outdoor
Primedia Outdoor have secured prime outdoor locations in Botswana - a lucrative market.
Airport Queens meet their Virgin King - Airport Media
 Airport Queens, Debbie Lea and Suzanne Roberts attended the launch of Virgin Unite and finally met their Virgin King, Sir Richard Branson.
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Printing | | Waltons shines at Mondi Office Products Awards
Just three companies and three individuals have emerged as the Western Cape gold award winners in their respective categories at the 2005 Mondi Business Paper Ithabise! Office Products Awards.
Mondi awards KwaZulu businesses
Unicopy and Stationery won two gold awards as Commercial Stationer of the Year and Black Business of the Year at the KwaZulu/Natal ceremony for the 2005 Mondi Business Paper Ithabise! Office Products Awards hosted by shop-sa and Mondi Business Paper. Waltons The Crescent in Umhlanga Ridge grabbed top spot in the category for KZN Storefront Retailer of the Year and Yugan Naidoo, director of Human Resources at Waltons KZN, is Black Executive of the Year in the KZN and Eastern Cape region.
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Production | | MMS - the long version
 Writer/director Aryan Kaganof has embarked on a world first: He is to direct the first 35mm feature film, shot on a mobile cell phone camera.
Cape Town World Cinema Festival Annual Gala Awards - Sithengi Film and Television Market
At Artscape's Main Theatre, every evening from the 12th to 18th November, 14 top quality international feature films entered into the Annual Gala Awards competition will be subject to a red-carpet screening.
Oscar Strauss picks up a London International Award - Picture Tree
 Picture Tree director, Oscar Strauss's Glad Bags 'prisoner' spot, produced by Picture Tree for DDB, won at the 20th annual London International Advertising Awards on Monday night, much to the delight of the agency creative team, Phil and Flash Mailer and Mike Frampton.
The Cape Town World Cinema Festival - Documentary Films In & Out of Competition - Sithengi Film and Television Market
African civil wars, Hip Hop in Africa and a group of quadriplegic rugby players make up some of the fantastically diverse subject matter of the documentary films, both in and out of competition that will be shown at this year's Cape Town World Cinema Festival.
Omo ''Soccer'' scoops international award - Picture Tree
 Picture Tree was thrilled to see director Oscar Strauss's Omo "Soccer" spot pick up a coveted award at the Unilever Brand Communications Awards recently.
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The Write Co is running its popular Writers Write course for adults and young adults in the week of 5 - 9 December 2005.
Publishing is a business. Nothing more and nothing less. - The Write Co.
The Perfect Publishing & Publicity Workshop is now available for publishers, booksellers and authors in Cape Town.
Benchmark your communication against the best in the world - Quo Vadis Communications
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) will conduct a workshop in Johannesburg on Friday, 18th November, for members of the communications' industry who want to enter the prestigious IABC Gold Quill Awards.
First South African business PR crisis report highlights vulnerabilities - Crisis Communications Consultancy
The industrial sector was the most crisis prone with seven incidences (18% of all crises) knocking this sector during the third quarter of the local business year, according to the South African Business PR Crisis Report, conducted by the Crisis Communications Consultancy.
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East London - The Daily Dispatch, one of the Eastern Cape's oldest newspapers, established in 1872, has undergone a nip and tuck. Canadian-based Tony Sutton, one of the world's leading newspaper design experts, and Stephen Haw, former editor of Sunday Times Lifestyle, oversaw the massive redesign project.
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A new record of 28 000 entries for the 2005 Pick 'n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge in Johannesburg has been recorded. Put it in your diary, invite family and friends to braai, and cheer on the riders. Cyclists will be riding bikes to the value of R125 million. Almost 300 physiotherapists and chiropractors will be on hand. And if you live near or on the routes affected, go to plan your routes in and around Jo'burg on that day: www.highveld.co.za.
104.9 raises money for six incubators
The 104.9fm Radiothon, sponsored by Engen and broadcast live from the Canal Walk shopping mall in Cape Town, raised over R184 000 in aid of the Red Cross Children's Hospital to purchase open neonatal incubators. This is the only dedicated specialist paediatric hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Teddy bears patrol Pafuri
Mark Gillman's Teddy Bear Patrol 2005, in association with the SAPS, Children in the Wilderness & Wilderness Safaris and McDonald's SA, will host a group of 30 underprivileged children from across South Africa at Wilderness Safaris' new Pafuri Camp in the northern Kruger National Park from 14 to 18 November. The Gillman Show will broadcast live from the camp for TBP 2005. Visit www.5fm.co.za for more information.
Good Hope raises presenters' profiles
Good Hope FM has put its top weekday presenters on billboards around the Mother City with visuals drawn from a publicity campaign that pictures the presenters in key local settings linked to their shows: breakfast host Nigel Pierce appears in a suit in his native Cape Flats; morning presenter Suga was photographed in the early sunshine on Clifton Beach; Ryan O'Connor - who presents the afternoon drive show, The Fast Lane - is pictured in a classic car on the docks with the mountain in the background; Diggy Bongz, lunchtime show presenter is sitting in a barber's chair (the best place for gossip); and Jeannie D whose evening show picks up the buzz of the city and who is a real fashionista, is photographed at night in Long Street, wearing a ballgown, at a pavement coffee shop.
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In a global research study - conducted jointly by SHL and the Future Foundation - it was found that the hidden cost of selecting the wrong candidate for a position equals an annual sum of US$23 billion in the UK and US$105 billion in the United States. Translating these findings to a South African context, the cost of managing poor performance is estimated to be R29 billion or 2.26% of GDP.
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[Jenny Greyling] Companies run the risk of dampening the enthusiasm of their employees if they fail to follow up on the results of their organisational surveys. It is pointless for employers to undertake these surveys and let the feedback gather dust without taking any decisive action.
Which bank delights most? - Synovate
Synovate's definitive ranking of customer satisfaction with South African banks was released yesterday - identifying ABSA as tops in delighting its customers.
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Retail | | Woolies rewards relationships
Woolworths has launched a new series of store and credit 'World of Difference' loyalty cards to provide a platform for the retailer to build closer relationships with its customers.
Barcode quality is vital - PackShots
Every time a scan fails, extra costs are incurred in the supply chain. Until recently local retailers have accepted this as a cost of doing business, but recently a number of retailers have 'warned' suppliers to review their barcode quality.
Walking dinosaurs, dancing robots - Veruska De Vita
Toys that actually talk back are taking the top positions in the popularity stakes this festive season, according to Wanda Ambrosini, Sales and Marketing Director at Prima Toys.
Performance Centre opens in Cape
adidas South Africa has opened its first adidas Performance Centre in one of Cape Town's largest shopping centres - Canal Walk. adidas has invited the public to meet Joe van Niekerk and Marius Joubert at the new Performance Centre on Saturday 12 November from 11am to 1pm.
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Sponsorship | | SA Rugby waits for 2011 bid results
South Africa's 2011 Bid Committee has left for Dublin from where it will announced next week which country will host the IRB Rugby World Cup in 2011.
Standard Bank and French government to present Picasso in Africa
Standard Bank, the French Embassy and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) have announced an international cultural coup for South Africa: Picasso and Africa, an exhibition of works by the twentieth century European master, Pablo Picasso.
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Car manufacturer Peugeot is the headline sponsor of the BBC Food programme 'Rick Stein's French Odyssey.' The new 10 part series, which launches on 9 November 2005, features well-known connoisseur, cookery writer and chef Rick Stein, travelling by barge across southern France on a gastronomic journey.
Red Cherry Television and Pilot Pens - Straight to the point - Red Cherry Television
 Red Cherry's Interactive TV Platform was used by Pilot Pen to boost awareness and increase noting and liking for their Permaball TV campaign.
Red Cherry Television helps InspectaCar to sell pre-loved cars - Red Cherry Television
 InspectaCar recently launched their offering of an 8% fixed interest rate on all their pre-loved cars. Red Cherry Television assisted with an advertising campaign to highlight this fantastic offering.
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What tools are the best for bringing email, files, RSS, and other information sources together? What is your view?
No ho-ho!
The season of - "Oh hell, it's Noel" seems to come around a little faster each year, or are the retailers attempting to talk us in to Christmas specials earlier each year, in the hope that by the time that Christmas finally arrives, we will have been back for a second or third chance at the 'special offers'? What is your view?
Do you use Google to research people that you plan to employ?
One thing that I do is look up companies that I am either going to do some work for or if I am going for a job interview with them. I was just not sure if it work the other way round or do they take your CV at face value and a bit of work you have done on a CD. What is your view?
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New accounts | | Active Ice Studio recreates new website for international photographer - more infoRed Rocket's new flame - more infoA new Vision for Digital Ad-Ventures - more infoFora Productions secure new contract from City of Tshwane - more infoPixel Project scores a hat-trick - more infoThe Letter Corporation, part of the Primedia Unlimited stable, has been awarded Netcare's washroom advertising contract.Awuzwe Brand Communications joins forces with three new partners - more infoThe FireFly PR Company wins SUNPAC - Vielle Account - more info
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People on the move | | New brand members at NBL - more infoFrom half-tots to hotshots at Tequila\ - more infoOnkgopotse JJ Tabane joins Graphicor as CEO - more infoNew start for Markham and RJL - more infoAmaleya Goneos has been appointed Media Planner on the UIP account at Starcom.Blue Planet Media community expands - more infoArchie Masebe appointed Y&R's Business Unit Director on the SABC account - more infoNew SAARF recruits - more infoPaul Meyer appointed to Clear Channel Independent SA Board - more infoNew appointments at National Brands Limited (NBL) - more info
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Events to diarise | | Franchising - GIBS, Illovo, Johannesburg, 14 Nov
The Gordon Institute of Business Science, in association with Franchize Directions, invites you to take part in this in-depth, interactive one day conference, with practical insights from leading executives and role players in the South African franchising market.
Annual Student Exhibition - Greenside Design Center, Greenside, JHB, 15 Nov
Come and enjoy the talent of this year's young BA and BA Honours multimedia, graphic and interior design students.
FNB Biznetwork - FNB Biznetwork, Gauteng, Cape Town, Durban, 16 Nov
In this session our panel of experts will share their experiences and lessons on how to grow a business in a well-planned and structured way.
Ensight Experts - free half-day emarketing course - ENVENT, Johannesburg, 18 Nov
Learn to be an Ensight Expert with a free half-day training course from ENVENT.
Creative Writing Workshop - The Writing Studio, Cape Town, 20 Nov
Hosted by the SABC and presented by The Writing Studio, the motivational and inspirational workshop examines the art of creative writing, developing your craft as a creative writer, exploring your creativity and making the most of your creative talent.
Basic Workshop in Film Directing - The Writing Studio, Cape Town, 20 Nov
Hosted by the SABC, the informal workshop takes aspirant filmmakers through the filmmaking process from pre-production, production and into post-production, and also examines industries locally and abroad.
Supply Chain Masterclass - Terrapinn Training, Sandton, 22 Nov
It will provide the essential tools to deliver competitive cost effective supply chain performance and you will also develop techniques and strategies that will enable you to effectively plan and organize your supply chains to maximize the achievement of customer service.
The Top Brands Conference - Top Companies Publishing, Montecasino, Jozi, 23 Nov
An interactive two-day conference featuring SA's branding thought leaders, including Chris Moerdyk, Justin Nurse, Jeremy Sampson and Thebe Ikalafeng.
SOCAP Breakfast Event - SOCAP, Johannesburg, 24 Nov
If your company is serious about using customer service excellence as a competitive advantage, then this event, presented by Janet Askew, is not to be missed.
Presenting Professionally - Midrand, 24 Nov
This highly interactive workshop is ideal for all employees and will equip them with tools and ideas to radiate a professional image and to conduct professional presentations.
Breakfast Book Launch - Knowledge Resources, Cape Town - V& A Hotel , 28 Nov
Join us for the launch of author, Professor Lovemore Mbigi's two latest releases, "The Spirit of African Leadership" and "Ubuntu: Spirit of African Transformation Management".
Professional Short Courses November 2005 - CityVarsity, Cape Town, 30 Nov
Grow your knowledge, feed your future - through CityVarsity's Professional Short Courses.
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Upcoming events | | | Winning web texts and web sites - Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch University, 14 NovAdobe InDesign CS - Vega, Green Point, Cape Town, 14 NovBasic Business Finance - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 14 NovFeature Writing - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 14 NovAppreciative Inquiry - IIR Training, Jhb; Dbn; Ct, 14 NovMarketing Made Simple - Knowledge Resources, Cape Town, 15 NovEffective e-Mail Marketing - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 15 NovPerformance Management for Call Centres - IQPC, Johannesburg, 15 NovUnleash the Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Cape Town, 16 NovOne Day Internet Marketing Strategies Workshop - Internet Marketing Strategies, Cape Town, 16 Nov | More... Submit an event
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Challenging sales position in Joburg and Cape Town at one of South Africa's leading online media owners. The position offers great growth opportunities within the company. - read more...
Account Manager - Johannesburg
PR Account Manager to manage a portfolio of corporate and consumer clients. Passionate and enthusiastic individual with strong client service, media relations experience and writing skills. Minimum 5 years experience. - read more...
Business Development Executive - Cape Town
Studentwise, the staffing/promotions company is seeking a business development executive for its Cape Town office. - read more...
Junior Media Planner & Buyer - Kempton Park
Experienced junior media planner/buyer required for small, vibrant and growing agency in Kempton Park: Organized, adaptable, energetic, responsible, creative, fast moving, problem solver with passion for media... - read more...
Web Developer - Cape Town
A leading Cape based online media owner is looking for a mid/senior web developer with excellent ASP.NET and SQL skills. - read more...
PR Account Executive - Johannesburg
GGi, a dynamic international consultancy, requires a passionate and enthusiastic AE. Minimum 2-3 years experience. Media relations and writing skills essential. Well organised, team player with initiative. Start ASAP. - read more...
Fashion and Beauty Editor - Johannesburg
Finesse and Me! magazines have a position availble for a fashion and beauty editor. Skills required: journalistic and beauty background, creative and punctual. - read more...
Magazine Sales Exec: Fitness - Johannesburg
Experienced media sales exec required to join major magazine publishing stable. Must be knowledgeable and passionate runner, cyclist or fitness enthusiast. - read more...
Direct Sales Assistant: Radio - Cape Town
Co-ordination of client functions/sales events/gifts. Type PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets & calculations. Co-ordinate traffic flow & breakfast calendar. Chase flightings & material. Manage database, travel arrangements, minutes of meetings. - read more...
Media Analyst - Johannesburg
Media campaigns, in- & ex-ternal evaluation projects, research projects, design research tools, provide quality control to other analysts. Integrated analysis of latest media & advertising multi-media trends, research & developments within the NGO/government & consumer brand environment. - read more...
Sales Executive - Centurion
Sound Idea, a leading eBusiness company, requires the services of a mid-level sales executive. Experience is essential. The candidate will ideally have worked in the communications industry/related field. - read more...
Media Strategy: Team Leader (Brands/Radio) - Johannesburg
Synergise the efforts of the Radio Sales Strategic Media unit nationally providing strategic support iro intelligent information, ensuring revenue targets delivered. Thorough understanding of media planning, strategies, radio, branding and industry tools secures. - read more...
Promotions Co-ordinator - Morningside
Jhb agency seeks well organised, connected, mobile and motivated staff to work as Promotions Co-ordinator, marketing background and experience in the field an advantage, computer literate with own transport. - read more...
Radio Sales Executive - Johannesburg
If you have at least 2 years radio sales experience and good agency & client contacts, I have a position for you on a well-established and well-known radio station. - read more...
Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Chalk Design is looking for a Junior-Mid Graphic Designer with minimum 1-2 years experience. Please view our work on our website. Please apply with CV via email. - read more...
Advertising Representative - Cape Town/Jhb
Exhibition sales consultant: Leading exhibition company seeks dynamic sales consultants. Experience in exhibition or media selling will be advantageous. Basic remuneration plus benefits. - read more...
Content Producer - Cape Town
Media24 requires the services of an online content producer to service its newspaper web-operations. The ideal candidate has Afrikaans writing and/or subbing experience. - read more...
Beauty Editor - Johannesburg
Looking for a young presentable lady to work on a well established woman's magazine. Must have experience as a beauty editor or have previously worked in a similar capacity. - read more...
Account Executive - Rivonia
Account Executive needed for a specialist Packaging and Promotions Design Agency to work on large 'blue chip'accounts. Dynamism and strong organisational skills essential. - read more...
Marketing Representative/Telemarketing - Johannesburg
Parktown based Eyecare Business requires dynamic marketing/telesales representatives to market eyecare to corporate clients. Prospecting from leads and cold-calling. Previous telesales or marketing experience essential. Own transport essential. - read more...
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Brands and intellectual property seminar
17 November Sandton
Full day seminar with specialist attorneys from Bowman Gilfillan. Learn how to protect your brand. Local and international case studies.
For more information please click here or email: natascha@cm-solutions.co.za
Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity.com!
CineMARK is an advertising sales company representing cinemas throughout South Africa and boasts screens in all Ster-Kinekor and Independent cinemas.
Click here to visit Cinemark's press office.
Covering visual content across a spectrum of themes, IMAGES24 brings the best, exquisitely lensed creative and editorial photography from the Media24 stable of newspapers and magazines to the local and international market.
Click here to visit Images24's press office.
Conexus is a leading, award winning Customer Interaction Solutions company driven by passionate people. With significant investments in Call Centres and software applications, Conexus is able to provide clients with a full suite of innovative 1-to-1 Relationship Marketing, Sales and Service solutions.
Click here to visit Conexus' press office.
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