| No Comment |  Last week was a momentous one with the signing of the Transformation Charter for the marketing, advertising and communications industry. Its been a long hard road since parliament took this industry to task in 2001, and what with the turmoil in the advertising and marketing industries structures in the past few years, it is a victory indeed for democracy to have reached this point and congratulations to everyone involved whose hard work, passion and activist attitudes got us to this point. It's now up to the rest of us to make the process work. This is also my last column for a while as I head off on study leave to make a dent in my Masters thesis. Please continue sending news to editor@bizcommunity.com - our able support team will continue handling things. Please also note that Bizcommunity.com does close December 15, reopening on January 9, 2006! A fabulous festive season and a very happy new year to all!
Happy holidays! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | The MultiChoice Vuka! Awards 2005 winners
SABC gets three in a row
Transformation Charter finally signed
Marketers lagging behind in transformation game
TBWA world's 'most awarded agency network'
Imperial and Kulula tie another five-year knot
MMP and SAfm radio conference on the media and child abuse
Roger Garlick hunting season open
Mineworkers Investment Company ups its stake in the media sector
Predictions for the future of mobile handsets
SA journo joins Al Jazeera
Credit card fraud could make Christmas unmerry for merchants
| The MultiChoice Vuka! Awards 2005 winners - Multichoice VUKA! Awards
 The MultiChoice Vuka! Awards, an annual Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition recognising commercials made for a registered charity, non-government organisation or a worthy cause, has announced the 2005 winners: Overall Winner in the Professional category was 'Hang Dog', produced by Saffron Doran of Threshold Collective for the Animal Anti-Cruelty League, and in the Newcomer category Best Overall Winner went to 'Lost Sons' for City Mission.
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Marketing | | Transformation Charter finally signed
[Louise Marsland] The Advertising, marketing and communications industry Transformation Charter was signed by all the organisations party to it, setting in motion an intense process to speed up transformation in the industry: this sector should have begun already to meet targets for 2006 and 2009. It has until 2014 to be fully transformed in line with current Black Economic Empowerment policy.
The BEE Scorecard
The main principles of the Scorecard are: BEE ownership targets... 25% by 2006 / 30% by 2009 / 45% by 2014; BEE management targets... 25% by 2006 / 30% by 2009 / 50% by 2014; Employment Equity... 25% by 2006 / 30% by 2009 / 60% by 2014. View the full BEE Scorecard and Transformation Charter on PDF...
Marketers lagging behind in transformation game
[Chris Moerdyk] South Africa's marketers owe the ad industry a huge debt of gratitude for not only including them, but also giving them pole position naming rights, in the ground-breaking Marketing, Advertising and Communications BEE Charter. Frankly, the marketing industry's involvement in the drafting of the charter has been minimal.
It began with parliamentary hearings...
[Louise Marsland] This industry was the first to be investigated publicly for racism in October 2001, when the Portfolio Committee on Communication, an organ of the National Assembly in Parliament, convened public hearings into the pace of transformation in the advertising and marketing value chain. After finding that the pace of transformation in the value chain was unacceptably slow, the Portfolio Committee on Communication directed that Government should facilitate a consultative process with all stakeholders with the view of finding a common blueprint for the transformation of the industry.
Transformation: it's all about values...
The value statement adopted by the industry to ensure authenticity to the transformation process, included the values of: inclusivity and diversity; soul of the nation; respect and human dignity; business and people's needs; and responsible creativity.
Building, bonding and renewing relationships through RovingZones - Exp.
 Exp. The Demand Activation Agency has launched an innovative marketing campaign for Toyota SA, which allows for their new products and technology to be personally experienced by the consumer.
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Advertising | | Ogilvy & Cinevation wrap up Christmas for Exclusive Books
 Based on the premise that gift-wrapped books are easily identified by the recipients, Cinevation geared Exclusive Books to add value, while advertising agency Ogilvy came up with a concept adding 'a touch of magic' and an element of surprise. Cinevation was appointed to manage the campaign and handle logistics.
TBWA world's 'most awarded agency network'
 TBWA Worldwide has been named the 'most awarded agency network in the world' for 2005 by the Gunn Report, which combines the winners' lists of the top advertising awards globally (34 in TV and 21 in print) to establish annual worldwide league tables for the advertising industry.
Imperial and Kulula tie another five-year knot
Imperial Car Rental and Kulula.com have 'tied the knot' for a further five years, continuing their successful fly-and-drive package. They initially merged the services in 2001 and the new product became so successful that the move prompted other players to follow suit.
A Vuka! for Saatchi & Saatchi and the Red Cross Children's Hospital
 Saatchi & Saatchi have walked away with the Vuka! award for the Red Cross Children's Hospital television commercial. The hospital is the only dedicated children's facility in Sub-Saharan Africa and cares for 250 000 people each year. Their success rate is on par with the best hospitals in the world.
Sotheby's plays on Beethoven
Sotheby's International Realty's are running a new radio advertising campaign, created by Naked advertising, which emphasises the brand's internationalism and long-standing establishment by using Beethoven.
Roger Garlick hunting season open
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) has opened entries for the 2006 Roger Garlick award for media innovation. The overall winner and five Gold winners will participate in the international Cannes advertising festival, courtesy of Oracle Airtime Sales and AMASA. A luxury holiday to the value of R15 000 and a profile by Jeremy Maggs for the annual AdFocus are also up for grabs.
Listerine sets tongues wagging
Posters and postcards featuring an orange stripping in front of an audience of tongues, a citrus-obsessed teenage tongue in its bedroom, and a celebrity orange in a limo being mobbed by star-struck tongues are all part of TBWA\Fusion's unconventional campaign for launching Pfizer's new FreshCitrus Listerine PocketPaks.
'Rock4Aids' set to roll in Newtown
 'Rock4Aids', the annual concert organised and sponsored by advertising agency Joe Public and their patrons, this year boasts 'The Privates, Doris, Helvetica Bold, Mr Barleycorn and Martin Rockar & the Sick Shop. Proceeds go to the Lambano Sanctuary, which provides HIV+ babies with a home for as long as they need one. Unfortunately, for many that means until they die; the more fortunate ones are adopted.
Creating a Frenzi - The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory
 Sometimes networking your clients brings about valuable results - something the Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory recognized recently when they designed a launch campaign for a new product of client Designer Group using heat magazine.
Vodacom awards FCB South Africa 'Award of Excellence' - FCB South Africa
 Hot on the heels of Vodacom's stellar performance in the Sunday Times/Markinor Brands & Branding 2005 survey (October 2005) comes FCB South Africa's receipt of the 'Vodacom's CEO Award for Excellence'.
FCB Activ visits Shoprite in Nigeria - FCB South Africa
 FCB Activ, the retail specialist in the FCB South Africa group, recently journeyed to Nigeria to discuss various new ideas and strategies for the opening of first Shoprite store in the country with FCB Africa member, FCB Centrespread.
FNB presents: 'Loans of Our Lives' - FCB South Africa
Developed by FNB's marketing partner, FCB Johannesburg, the new One Account campaign is a tongue-in-cheek take on one of television's most successful 'soapies' - Days of Our Lives.
Mortimer Harvey receives another golden crown from the Franchising sector - Mortimer Harvey
Mortimer Harvey have been awarded the King Consolidated Food Services account which comprises of Keg, Saddles, Bimbo's, McGinty's and Keg Café franchises. The agency won the account in a contested five-way pitch.
Victory with venom - Lowe Bull
 For the first time ever, Western Province Cricket has appointed an advertising agency - Lowe Bull - to coincide with a change in their brand name and image.
Young guns in public shootout - The Old Shanghai Firecracker Factory
Johannesburg will witness a shootout at the end of November that promises to rival the speed and accuracy of the big city's usual cops and robbers antics.
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A new coat of paint for Prominent
 Local company Prominent Paints has undergone a make-over since its integration into multinational paint company SigmaKalon in 2004. This week the company unveils its new look and logo to modernise brand identity in line with the restructured, recategorised product range.
Superbrands SA gears up for Volume Two - Superbrands
 Following the enormous success of Superbrands South Africa Volume One, launched at a glittering tribute event last week, the search is now on for the 2006 independent South African Superbrands Council.
Get hooked on Affinity's latest brand quiz - Brands & Branding
If you found last year's brand logo recognition quiz put together by Affinity Publishing both fun and challenging, don't miss out on their latest quiz. You'll be completely hooked on this entertaining and stimulating test of brand recognition.
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Cinema | | Cinemark takes VW to the movies
 Huge cups and popcorn boxes were positioned next to the ordinary cups and boxes at the refreshment counters of cinemas around the country, carrying the new Polo Playa 'You'll think you can' statement to cinema goers as Cinemark used the whole cinema experience to get the advertising message across.
Free screenings of 'Yesterday' on World AIDS Day
'Yesterday', the first Oscar-nominated commercial film in isiZulu, will be screened free of charge at selected cinemas across the country on 1 December, World AIDS Day, when the North American premiere broadcast of the film by HBO Films, who are distributing it internationally, will also take place.
South African films find winning ways
Culminating a week of winning news, Gavin Hood's 'Tsotsi' received the Critics Jury award for Best South African feature film at the Cape Town World Cinema Festival on 19 November. Hood was in Hollywood for the long, arduous 2006 Oscar-nomination lobby process, beginning with a screening of Tsotsi for the Foreign Press Association.
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CRM | | Microsoft CRM 3.0 demo coming soon to a dialogue box near you
Microsoft CRM 3.0, due for release in December, is in effect, Microsoft Outlook with sales, marketing and customer-management capabilities. It maintains one set of customer information for the organisation using simplified, integrated SQL Server data management tools with built-in reporting and analysis tools.
SAP becomes Platinum Partner for Customer Management World Africa 2006 - Terrapinn
Leading global provider of enterprise software solutions SAP is pleased to announce its status as Platinum Partner for Customer Management World Africa 2006.
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Design | | Design Indaba launches newspaper, Future Exchange
Design Indaba has launched its very own newspaper, called Future Exchange, which hits the street in Business Day today. Hot off the press, the pages are filled with the very latest and greatest in contemporary design news as well as showcasing South Africa's premiere design event - the Design Indaba.
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As part of the final phase of its rebranding, street fashion retailer sportscene has launched its redesigned website, www.sportscene.co.za, with a virtual urban environment that the visitor can explore and interact with. Features include downloadable MP3s, information on street fashion trends, events and promotions.
Hetzner a finalist in Minister's award of Technology Top 100
South Africa's largest specialist web hosting company, Hetzner, was one of six finalists to receive the Minister's Award for Overall Technology Excellence (small enterprise) in the National Technology Top 100 awards.
Predictions for the future of mobile handsets
Accenture's global survey on the future of mobile handsets indicates that in the next three years the industry will see a successful business model emerge: global leaders, low-cost competitors, and niche vendors. This realignment will occur amid wide restructuring and a significant shakeout as growth rates slow, price pressures increase and competition emerges from unexpected places.
Project news from TEC Video Production - TEC Multi-Media
 TEC Video Production captured the National Business Initiative's 10-year anniversary book launch held at the Nedbank offices during October.
TEC Multi-Media approaches year-end on a creative buzz - TEC Multi-Media
 TEC Multi-Media has been appointed to structure a re-branding and creative print campaign for Thebe Exhibitions & Events' Meetings Africa (the incentive travel exhibition), targeting conference organisers.
FLUX supports initiative to fight cancer - FLUX
FLUX Interactive has thrown its full support behind "Moments in Time", a multidimensional, multimedia artistic celebration of the strength and determination of cancer patients to conquer their condition.
MTN SA's top cellular brand, with the help of Cambrient - Cambrient
MTN Group Marketing has implemented an Internet-based branding tool by local content management solution provider Cambrient to bolster its corporate brand identity strategy.
TEC Video Production launches editing suite - TEC Multi-Media
 A division of The Event Production Company, TEC Video Production is proud to announce that its resources have been enhanced with the launch of its new in-house editing facility.
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Direct Marketing | | Direct marketing takes flight
 Everyone looks forward to a good knees-up, and in line with PrimaProximity's Christmas party theme of 'Direct Marketing Innovations', when the invitations arrived they were sent back promptly.
ZOOB snaps, clicks and pops its way onto gift lists - Edu-Promo
 With the launch of its interactive 'stay and play' promotions at independent toy retailers across Gauteng, ZOOB is rapidly making its way onto girls' and boys' gift lists this year.
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Education and Training | | Body Spectra 2005 turns heads - CityVarsity
 CityVarsity Film & Television and Multimedia School hosted Body Spectra 2005 on the 18th November 2005 at GrandWest Casino. The event was held in support of the Kidzpositive Family Fund charity.
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Eventing | | Run away to the circus with MCQP
Creative Director Peter Hayes and a team of Cape Town's hottest artists and kick-ass performers are promising that this year's Mother City Queer Project (MCQP) bash, with the theme, "It's a circus", will be taken to the max.
Durban Model of the Year - An event to remember! - Black Inc.
 Black Inc. Events recently produced the Durban Model of the Year (MOTY) 2005. After hundereds of entries received, 18 finalists strutted their stuff in front of a very appreciative audience of approximately 1200 people, held at The Pavilion Shopping Centre over the weekend.
Some like it truly hot: Business is red hot in Ekurhurleni - True Colour Events
 The municipality of Ekurhurleni experienced unseasonably hot weather the first three days of November as a unique three-day business function entitled "Business is Red Hot in Ekurhuleni" ensued.
Celebrating the past, present and the future of Ekurhurleni - with Colour - True Colour Events
 Eight hundred guests attended a lavish Gala Dinner in celebration of the history and the achievements of the metropolitan municipality of Ekurhurleni on the evening of the forth of November at Emperor's Palace.
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Exhibitions | | Proudly South African expo at Homegrown Awards 2005
Proudly South African has announced that the Homegrown Awards 2005 ceremony in February 2006 will also feature a week long outdoor exhibition, giving awards finalists the opportunity to showcase their products and services.
Meetings Africa date change
The Thebe Exhibitions and Events Group has announced that Meetings Africa 2006 will take place from 27 to 28 February instead of 28 February to 1 March as originally planned because the 2006 local elections will take place on 1 March which, in all likelihood, will be declared a public holiday.
Not the usual trip
BusinessUnusual, South African Tourism's business tourism marketing campaign, will be launched in February 2006, preceding the annual 'Meetings Africa' exhibition, the continent's largest annual gathering of the conference, special events and incentive travel sectors.
Baba Indaba Expo 2005 lays solid foundation - Baba Indaba
 With the closing of Baba Indaba Expo on Sunday 6 November, after a 3-day run at the Sandton Convention Centre, positive feedback from both visitors and exhibitors gives this first time event solid foundations on which to grow.
Scan continues winning streak at EXSA awards - Scan Display Solutions
 Scan Display won three awards at the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa's (EXSA) annual awards ceremony on 18 November 2005 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
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Magazines | | Change pays dividends at Brooke Pattrick
Key industries such as mining, energy and construction play an increasingly important role in the development of Africa, and the actors require credible information for making business decisions. With this in mind, Brooke Pattrick Publications has been repositioning itself as a provider of information rather than being a traditional trade publishing house.
Looking good for her age
Marie Claire South Africa will publish its 100th issue in December 2005, featuring Scarlett Johansson on the special gold-foil cover and report-backs on some of the articles in the magazine over the last few years, with a special thank-you gift for readers.
The Publishing Partnership glows in reflected Pica sunshine
 Icon, the Pam Golding Group's customer mag published by The Publishing Partnership (TPP), took home the Pica for Best Leisure & Lifestyle; Musica's Pulse got a Highly Commended in the Customer Magazines Entertainment and Arts category, and another Highly Commended was awarded to the Clicks ClubCard mag.
Football and fashion hit the stands
 It's that time of the year again, when four of South Africa's hottest rising soccer stars are whisked away to an exotic location with four of South Africa's sexiest soccer babes for the 88-page Absa Kick Off SoccerBabes 2005 annual supplement, bagged with the 5 December issue of Kick Off and on sale from 21 November.
A pearl among printers
The Paarl Media Group of printers has the distinction of printing 18 of the 2005 Sappi Pica award winners, including Premier Award winner 'Insig' and 13 of the 15 who garnered consumer awards. The Pica organisers reckon it's a good time to be a magazine reader in South Africa, but Paarl Media Group believes it's also a good time to be magazine printers. The group sponsored the Consumer and Premier awards this year.
NG Kids at Sappi Pica awards
 NG Kids was 'highly commended' in the Youth Category at the recent Sappi Pica awards, confirming 8 Ink Media as a key player in the niche youth market. The Youth category reflects the pursuits, images and interests, such as fashion, entertainment and technology, commonly driven by and aimed at young people. "We were delighted to receive the recognition," said Editor Fiona Thomson. "However, we'd love to see a new category that reflects more closely the 'edutainment' content mix of NG Kids and other titles aimed at the kid market."
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| | | How to and what not to - two new books cover investigative reporting and media law
The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Sub-Sahara Media Programme (KAS) is to launch two new books on investigative reporting and media law. SADC Media Law: A handbook for Media Practitioners, Volume 3; and A Watchdog's Guide to Investigative Reporting, will be freely available on the internet. Hard copies will be distributed on request for a limited period.
Mineworkers Investment Company ups its stake in the media sector
The Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) moved one step closer to finalising its BEE deal with Primedia, increasing its stake in the company from approximately 6.7% to 18.6% after nearly 100% shareholder approval on 18 November.
SA journo joins Al Jazeera
South African broadcast journalist Kalay Maistry has been appointed southern Africa correspondent for Al Jazeera International, the new 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel based in Johannesburg.
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Online Media | | Measureable results from online advertising
[Cheryl Hunter] Started in SA about eight years ago, Clickatell is now the world's leading provider of Bulk SMS messaging services with clients in 180 countries - and no advertising budget for traditional media. Clickatell advertises online because that's where they've had the best results and grown the business globally.
Click-click, ding-dong paying off for kalahari.net
Kalahari.net this week said it was already experiencing an increase in online Christmas sales after introducing a 24-hour delivery option to cater for last-minute shopping. If products are ordered before 12h00, they will be delivered the next business day (in the main centres of South Africa).
Investment Challenge winner announced - Student Village
Charl le Roux, a third year accountancy student at the University of the Free State, has won this year's Student Village Investment Challenge.
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 The giant red Absa balloon, ten storeys high and the largest helium balloon in South Africa, will be one of the biggest and most unusual advertising billboards in the country. It can also take up to 30 people for a ride lasting approximately 15 minutes. The balloon is filled with helium and therefore cannot catch fire or explode, and is completely silent.
Capitec ''bank'' on station advertising through Off The Wall - Off The Wall
 Capitec Bank has recently embarked on a nationwide train station campaign with Off The Wall that include poster and platform board advertising.
Etihad covers Johannesburg with Airport Media - Airport Media
 Airport Media has scooped the entire airport advertising budget for Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, which is launching a new service from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg on December 1.
TBM CEO speaks at Digital Signage Conference in Chicago USA - TBM
 TBM's CEO, Pierre van der Hoven, delivered a keynote address at the first USA Digital Signage Conference that was held in Chicago on 14th and 15th November 2005.
The sky's not the limit at Airport Media! - Airport Media
Airport Media, already the largest South African owned airport concessionaire, have continued to grow organically by being awarded new sites in Cape Town, Durban, George and Port Elizabeth Airports.
Win an R 80,000 trip to Cannes
Street Pole Ads is now accepting entries for its annual award. The winner's creative genius will be rewarded with a trip worth R 80,000 for two people to attend the Cannes Lion International Advertising Festival in 2006, the entry will be submitted in the outdoor advertising category at Cannes, and the client will receive a Street Pole Ads campaign to the value of R100,000. The top 5 entries will go up on Street Pole Ads around Johannesburg, and the winning creative announced in the February issue of ADvantage magazine. The closing date for entries is 31 January 2006. More info at www.spa.co.za.
Ford KA takes a test flight
 The Ford KA (pronounced 'car') has been launched using outdoor and radio in synergy pack that endorses the power of billboards and radio used in combination. According to Clear Channel Independent's Lyn Jones, "Ford's media placement agency have committed a substantial order with us for Supersigns in the major metropolitan areas of the country, together with our Citilite product for their launch campaign." No TV is included in the campaign, in which brightly coloured creative targets students and their parents.
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Production | | South African finalist in Commonwealth Vision Awards
Marie-Lais Emond and Philip Schedler have reached the finals in the Commonwealth Vision Awards with their script and one-minute video on Emmelinah Sindane, an HIV-positive resident at Nkosi's Haven in Johannesburg, who ran the Comrades this year after taking up running in her forties.
As nature intended! - Picture Tree
 Downtown Newtown saw some rather "natural" action recently when Alan Irvin and his Picture Tree team shot the launch commercials for Freshpak Rooibos Ice Tea.
Barry Munchick of Velocity first South African film judge for D&AD - Velocity Films
 Barry Munchick, Executive Producer & Proprietor of Velocity Films, has been invited to judge at one of the world's most prestigious awards, The D&AD Awards 2006, in the TV & Cinema category.
Ian Gabriel shoots Sissy Boy - Giant Films
 Ronald Sassoon's at it again, teaming up with Ogilvy Cape Town and Giant Films' director, Ian Gabriel for this week's launch of the newest cinema and TV ad for Sassoon's fashion flagship, Sissy Boy.
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The PRISA PRISM Awards are presented to public relations and communication professionals who have incorporated strategy, creativity and professionalism into a successful public relations campaign.
Beeld's hot tips on press releases
At the November Johannesburg PR-Net meeting, hosted by daily Afrikaans newspaper Beeld, Editor Peet Kruger and News Editor Ingrid Pepler led a discussion on what constitutes a good press release in the environment of a daily newspaper.
South Africa on board of International Public Relations Association
The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has announced that Johanna McDowell, CEO of Mazole Holdings and joint MD of HMC Seswa, has been appointed to its international board consisting of 12 elected and two appointed members after a closely contested election process.
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South Africa's national broadcaster has boosted the profile of three of its local language radio stations, gaining listenership and accolades in the process.
MMP and SAfm radio conference on the media and child abuse
The Media Monitoring Project (MMP), Save the Children Sweden and SAfm have announced the broadcast of South Africa's first 'radio conference' on the media's role in covering child abuse, between 10:00 and 11:00 on MEDIA @ SAfm on 27 November and 4 December, to coincide with the 16 Days of Activism Campaign.
A 90-minute wait can be fun
ComutaNet has launched Star Radio, a fully-fledged, live digital satellite radio station broadcasting from 05h00 to 19h00 daily to an estimated 1.5 million commuters waiting for transport at taxi ranks. Programming in English will initially be focused on the most densely travelled transit hubs, with all the other official languages represented.
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| | | Consumers rate Vodacom tops - Synovate
According to Synovate's SAS Index™ results released this week, Vodacom has again been conclusively named as number one in service excellence for customers in the telecommunications market.
SAMRA Convention 2006 - venue announced - SAMRA
The 2006 SAMRA Convention - will take place from 14 - 18 March 2006 at the Dikhololo Game Lodge. Situated 34 km north-west of Brits in the Northwest Province, this bushveld location provides the ideal setting for the next SAMRA convention and is a venue where 'getting down to business is a pleasure' as the tranquility of the bushveld is guaranteed to recharge the batteries and promote inspiration.
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Retail | | Lights, camera, action
 Unplugged and Liza Essers, curator and art dealer, conceptualised and orchestrated 15 contemporary South African artists to reinterpret the legacy of Michelangelo's David for the opening of Michelangelo Towers, a development by the Legacy Group consisting of retail space, restaurants, luxury apartments, penthouses and hotel suites.
Cadbury's sweetens fuel station forecourts
Forecourt Media has executed a month long campaign for new client Cadbury's PS chocolates to generate consumer awareness through visual exposure at 40 fuel stations. LED screens, placed by Optimedia, were used to intensify consciousness and increase sales of the product by reminding forecourt visitors of its nearby availability.
Credit card fraud could make Christmas unmerry for merchants
First National Bank (FNB) has warned retailers to be on the lookout for credit card fraudsters, saying merchants are the number one target when it comes to credit card fraud.
Packaging makeover for Kwality biscuits
 Below-the-line and design agency Creative Performance has given Kwality biscuits from Bokomo Foods its own personality, feel and style by re-designing the packaging for the range. Creative performance account executive Pamela Ross said: "The new Kwality design has a very specific architecture which will be carried throughout the range ... biscuit shelves are very busy and packs are bright and bold, so our ... design team has chosen a very clean, white design, which they know will stand out on the shelf." The brand has been perceived as a follower in the industry.
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Sales | | The rep who couldn't sell...
[Lehan Stemmet] I'm sure you all know someone who took a sales position somewhere for the sake of having an income, for reasons ranging from unemployment to retrenchment, desperation and inexperience. Whether s/he is getting a small salary, topped with commission, commission only or salary only doesn't matter.
Using the Win/Loss Analysis
[Peter Gilbert] The success rate for closing major new proposals is typically less than 20% when several suppliers are asked to present. Companies often spend large sums in an effort to win business, but those whose bids failed seldom get any feedback as to why a competitor was a better fit. As a result, the chances of winning the next major opportunity stay roughly the same.
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Sponsorship | | African Christmas tree promenade
 The African Christmas Tree Promenade gives local artists the opportunity to showcase their talents in creating contemporary African trees, while sponsoring companies get the chance to express their commitment to public ventures. Anglo American South Africa has again undertaken to illuminate a section of Main Street, Johannesburg.
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SABC Africa will broadcast winning work from this year's Sithengi Talent Campus competition in its 'Anything Goes' slot, scheduled for early next year. The competition showcases and encourages promising film students from across Africa.
e-Learning for engineers
Lifelong Learning Solutions (LLLS), a subsidiary of E-doc, which broadcasts the Medical Network, will launch the Engineering and Construction Channel (ECTV) in February next year, with the South African Association of Consulting Engineers (SAACE) as the first content provider.
Levis unzips for HIV/AIDS
 Levi's Red for Life and Levi's Original Music, together with Matchbox and Kugzulu Corporation, have created a frank, open documentary called 'Unzipped', featuring some of South Africa's top music personalities giving their honest opinions in a hard-hitting approach to highlighting the issues around HIV/AIDS.
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People on the move | | Johnnic Communications has appointed Kim Wallgren as the Regional Circulation and Marketing Sales Executive.Terraplane welcomes aboard Dean Fourie as Director.Fedson Tibani has been appointed Account Executive at CineMARK.New appointments and promotions at Uppercase Media - more infoDonald Kau joins the ropes of Meropa Communications - more infoRobert Mafuna in Sync - more info
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Events to diarise | | Persuade Anybody to Do Almost Anything - Motivators International, Johannesburg, 02 Dec
This seminar teaches sales people the Psychology of Persuasion so that they can sell more effectively.
Short Video Production Workshop - The Writing Studio, Sea Point, 04 Dec
Emerging videomakers and scriptwriters have an opportunity to join forces in making independent short video with a four-Sunday Short Video Production Workshop.
One Day Internet Marketing Strategies Workshop - Perfin International, Pretoria Randburg East Rand, 05 Dec
Develop your e-marketing knowledge and skills and use the Internet in business effectively to substantially increase your business sales and profits.
Services SETA Breakfast Meeting - Services SETA, Sandton, 06 Dec
The Services SETA CEO, Ivor Blumenthal invites you to a breakfast meeting to discuss the upcoming launch of the global marketing qualifications in partnership with the European Union.
Introduction to Market Research Workshop - Market Tree, Cape Town, 09 Dec
A full-day introductory workshop on the application of Market Research in business.
Writing an original South African film Workshop - The Writing Studio, Durban, 10 Dec
A weekend workshop for guiding aspirant screenwriters through the process of writing a screenplay that could make a difference in the local film and TV industries and possibly break into the international arena.
Writers Write - The Write Co, Johannesburg, 16 Jan
Unleash your creativity, craft your story and plan your chapters while benefitting from peer-writer & author reviews as you get writing with "Writers Write".
This is My Life - The Write Co, Sandton, 08 Feb
New for those authors (both published and unpublished) who want to write a memoir.
Living Standards Measurement (LSM) Workshop - MARFA, Johannesburg, 15 Feb
Workshop on the use of LSM's and other segmentation models.
National Credit Bill - Excellante International, Johannesburg, 20 Feb
The National Credit Bill conference focuses on the impact of the Bill on the credit industry and achieving compliance with this new piece of legislation.
SAMRA Convention 2006 - SAMRA, Dikhololo Game Lodge, 14 Mar
Inspiration is the perfect word for the 'No Boundaries' theme as a range of topic submissions is being encouraged, as is the active participation of all involved in the marketing industry, which makes this an event not just for researchers and research users but for anyone involved in marketing, advertising, PR and media.
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Upcoming events | | | How to E-tail - IIR, Innovation Hub - Pretoria, 28 NovWriting and Presenting Reports and Proposals - IAJ, Johannesburg, 28 NovStakeholder Reputation - Building Dynamic Collaborative Relationships - REPUCOMM, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 28 NovLearn to Teach English as a Foreign Language - One World Language School, Cape Town, 28 NovAdvanced Programme in Direct and Interactive Marketing - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 28 NovSpeed Reading - IQPC, Johannesburg, 28 NovBreakfast Book Launch - Knowledge Resources, Cape Town - V& A Hotel , 28 NovStrategic Business Intelligence - IIR Training, Durban; JHB and Cape Town, 29 NovStrategic Innovative Talent Management Conference - Source1 Conferences, JHB, Indaba Hotel, Fourways, 30 NovCSR Summit 2005 - CSR Summit 2005, Sydney Australia, 30 Nov | More... Submit an event
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My client is looking for a talented individual to work in the New Media division of an Ad Agency. You must have: Database Connections with MySQL; Java, Java Scripting... - read more...
Regional Sales Manager - Western Cape
Strong leader who will motivate the team and develop and implement strategies and budgets. Must be able to manage key accounts and with the sales team grow the client base. - read more...
PR Manager - Jhb
Proactive PR manager, do you have what it takes? Do you have dynamism? Do you have energy? Do you enjoy working under deadline pressure? Do you enjoy writing about brands? - read more...
Marketing Assistant - Alberton
Market leader requires a marketing assistant/coordinator. The successful candidate will report to the brand manager and assist in the development of the annual brand plan, co-ordinate multifunctional teams. - read more...
Account Executive - Northern Suburbs
Dynamic fast paced ad agency is looking for an Account Executive to work on a health and cosmetic account... - read more...
Managing Editor - Business Magazine - Johannesburg, Randburg
Media Company seeks motivated, reliable, Journ grad for top international business magazine. Min 6 years experience in business writing & management. Remuneration: R20k. - read more...
Brand Manager - Alberton
Apply your junior brand manager experience in this position - on a well-known brand. You will need to develop annual situational analysis and brand plans; manage multifunctional teams etc. - read more...
Web Developer/Designer/Graphics - Greenside Johannesburg
Great opportunity - Experienced front-end web developer, with a home office situated in Joburg n/subs - earn consistantly as a contractor. Work from own premises and my Greenside office. - read more...
Account Manager - PR Consultancy - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Leading PR consultancy with strong profile and excellent client portfolio requires a highly motivated Account Manager for a dynamic team. A fabulous opportunity to have this agency on your CV. - read more...
Marketing Manager - AA - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Leading corporate in leisure and entertainment industry requires a creative, ambitious and passionate Marketing Manager to join their dynamic team. A huge career opportunity. AA appointment only. - read more...
Loyalty Programme Reward Manager - Cape Town or Gauteng
Excellent opportunity to join a dynamic marketing team to manage the Reward Programme. Responsible for sourcing appropriate reward benefits and managing relationships internally and externally. - 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...
Digital Designer - Randburg
Young and dynamic new media agency, seeking a highly creative and self motivated digital designer for a full time position. Must be eager to learn, work smart and show initiative. - read more...
Mid-weight Copywriter - Cape Town
Are you highly conceptual, have a flair for fashion and in touch with your feminine side? Our client is looking for a bilingual [English & Afrikaans] creative copywriter. - read more...
Senior Software Marketing Executive – AA - Midrand
Leading software and connectivity systems company requires a senior marketer in their growing marketing department.
Development and implementation of specific areas of the regional marketing plan - Sub Sahara Africa region. - read more...
Radio and TV Producer - Cape Town
Medium weight TV producer/accomplished radio producer required for well established vibey ad agency. If you have the relevant experience, then read further... - read more...
TX Scheduler - Johannesburg
Ensure an accurate running order schedule is created for broadcast with schedule promos and fillers at suitable times. Adhere to Editorial lay-outs with commercial breaks and channel branding as per programme specs. - read more...
National Business Manager - Sandton
Ramsay Son & Parker is looking for a dynamic person with the right skills and experience to appoint as national business manager on WINE magazine, to be based in Sandton.
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Partnership - Strategic Development Manager - Bellville, Cape Town
Young ad agency is looking for an Active Partner. A Strategic Development Manager with 10+ experience. Specialising in developing broad based existing & new client networks. A positive, friendly person. - read more...
Designer/DTP - Rivonia
Through-the-line Agency looking for a medium weight designer with the ability to conceptualise creative concepts, implement design and prepare final artwork repro ready. Preferably packaging & POS experience. - read more...
Copy Editor/Researcher - Business Publication - Johannesburg, Randburg
Media Company seeks fastidious Copy Editor for top international business consumer magazine for Feb 06. Min 6 years experience (business experience). Remuneration: R20k. - read more...
Marketing & PR Executive - Media Co - Johannesburg, Randburg
Media Company seeks fastidious Communications Expert for top business magazine for Feb 06. Min 5 years experience in media, established contacts. Remuneration: R12k. - read more...
Top Designer - Web/Digital - Johannesburg, Randburg
Media Company seeks fastidious, talented Designer for websites, mailers & e-newsletters for Feb 06. Min 5 years experience. Remuneration: R15k. - read more...
Senior Designer - Publishing - Johannesburg, Randburg
Media Company seeks fastidious, talented Designer for top international business consumer magazine. Feb 06. Min 5 years experience (3 years publishing). Remuneration: R15k. - read more...
Advertising Sales Executive (Publishing) - Johannesburg
B2B Media Company seeks reliable, motivated, fastidious Sales Executive for Feb 06. Tertiary qualification & min 5 years Sales experience. R12k + com. - read more...
Advertising Sales Manager (Publishing) - Johannesburg
B2B Media Company seeks reliable, motivated, fastidious Sales Manager Feb 06. Tertiary qualification & min 5 years Sales Management experience. Competitive Salary. - read more...
Media Buyer - Jhb
Use your strong negotiation skills in this challenging buying position. 99% tv and little print. 2 years buying experience, strong excel skills and good attention to detail. - read more...
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