| Headlines | Reinher Behrens to chair new ACA board in 2006
Thinking ahead - the future of graphic design
Gunn Report gives Net#work BBDO top position in SA
The SAARF reality of HIV/AIDS in SA
SAARF Board decides about cooperation with TGI
Growth in internet access disappoints
Metro FM and Net#work BBDO deliver gloves-off AIDS message
Design Indaba named best conference in the world
Soweto community TV now on air
Schuster's ''Mama Jack'' topples box office record
EXSA Awards evening a resounding success
The Big Issue has something to shout about
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Marketing | | Will a new agency improve BMW advertising?
[Chris Moerdyk] One of the most prestigious advertising accounts in South Africa must surely be BMW. Which makes one wonder why the people at TBWA Hunt Lascaris, who have had the account for 16 years now, decided not to accept BMW SA's invitation to them and four other agencies to pitch for the account.
Have seminars passed their sell-by date?
[Chris Moerdyk] Up to about a decade ago, seminars were the 'in thing'. Particularly those featuring guest speakers flown in at great expense from overseas. Venues were packed to the rafters with delegates prepared to pay top dollar to learn something, anything.
Entries open for Proudly South African Homegrown Awards
The annual Proudly South African Homegrown Awards showcase South African businesses and organisations that are innovating, contributing to economic growth and employment creation. The awards are part of the organisation's drive to recognise and celebrate members, their products and services, and the people behind them.
New affiliate network program in South Africa - EarningsOnline.co.za
Growthonline Solutions, an international online solutions company, is proud to announce the launch of its EarningsOnline.co.za affiliate network program in South Africa. EarningsOnline.co.za currently has 16 merchants on the program with more signing up on an ongoing basis.
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Advertising | | Reinher Behrens to chair new ACA board in 2006
The Association for Communications and Advertising (ACA) has announced its newly elected board for 2006, led by chairman Reinher Behrens, CEO of Lobedu Communications Group. This follows the earlier decision by the outgoing ACA chairman Maserame Mouyeme not to stand for re-election.
Gunn Report gives Net#work BBDO top position in SA
The annual global yardstick publication for the advertising industry, the Gunn Report, has ranked the BBDO group as number two (one up from last year), with the SA member, Net#work BBDO, the only local agency to make it into the worldwide top 50 for the second consecutive year.
Metro FM and Net#work BBDO deliver gloves-off AIDS message
 On World AIDS Day a powerful anti-AIDS campaign, backed by the Metro FM radio station, which supported the decision by their ad agency, Net#work BBDO, not to tip-toe around the issue, hits screens and national newspapers.
HIV/Aids: Your greatest opponent
 This week Nike South Africa will flight its first HIV/Aids television commercial as a call to action for the public to take a stand against the disease, ahead of World Aids Day on 1 December.
The Loerie Award winners in hardcover - Brands & Branding
For the first time, South Africa's Loerie Award winners will have their feathers preened in a glossy hardcover book to be published early next year by Affinity Publishing.
International gold for Vodacom's calendar - FCB South Africa
 This design by FCB Johannesburg for long-standing client, Vodacom, was judged best in the world in the highly competitive calendar category of the Sappi International Printer of the Year competition staged in Shanghai, China recently.
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Cinema | | Schuster's ''Mama Jack'' topples box office record
South Africa's Leon Schuster retains his position as the country's leading box office draw with a record-breaking opening of his latest film, 'Mama Jack'. The film earned R4 228 042 in its opening weekend, topping his previous offering, 'Mr Bones', by almost 50%.
CineMARK foyer campaign shows Air Madagascar's wild side - Cinemark
 CineMARK's foyer campaign for Air Madagascar showed that cinema advertising isn't all about the big screen.
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CRM | | Cape contact centre industry hits 39% growth
The contact centre and business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in Cape Town grew by 39% in the number of agent positions and 43% in the number of staff in 2005. There are now 167 contact centre and BPO operations employing a total of 14 345 people, up from 116 operations and 10 014 staff in 2004.
First South African woman to go to space - eBucks
 Travelling to space remains a dream for most people but for one South African woman it has become a reality. Julie Krause from Centurion is the winner of the space trip in the eBucks and First National Bank (FNB) 'Greatest Rewards on Earth' promotion.
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Design | | Thinking ahead - the future of graphic design
The rising stars of graphic design were honoured at an awards ceremony organised by 'think', The South African Graphic Design Council. The Sappi 'thinkahead' awards, now in their fourth year, honours final-year students from all around the country who submit outstanding pieces of design and promising portfolios.
SA designer in international '10 designers, 10 cities' project
Dazed & Confused, a UK lifestyle magazine, has embarked on a project to publish 10 mini art books from 10 designers in 10 different cities around the world. Each designer makes a contribution according to a specific framework - for example, geographical, psychological or artistic - that has a bearing on 'where he/she is at' in life.
Design Indaba named best conference in the world
The Design Indaba Conference was announced as the winner of the Best Conference Category at the EIBTM awards held in Barcelona on Tuesday evening.
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| | | Growth in internet access disappoints
Solid growth in corporate usage and dramatic uptake of broadband has helped to push internet access up by 5% but, despite great expectations, expansion among ordinary South Africans has slowed to a crawl, with the dial-up market experiencing no growth in subscribers for the first time since the industry was launched in 1993, says the latest edition of World Wide Worx's annual survey.
Coming soon to a Bluetooth cell phone screen near you
 BlueCasting, a new form of proximity marketing developed by Filter UK, has arrived in South Africa. It allows marketers to send media-rich advertising messages to Bluetooth-enabled phones within range of the servers at particular shopping centres, exhibitions, events etc.
Joining the fight against HIV/AIDS is only a call or SMS away
 The Nelson Mandela Foundation continues to bring about daily miracles in the lives of people with HIV/AIDS. Now this Foundation is being joined by telecommunications giant, Vodacom South Africa (Vodacom), in fighting the war against HIV/AIDS.
FLUX sponsor the website for Sparrow Village - World AIDS Day - FLUX
FLUX concentrated on building a brand new website for Sparrow Village so that on World AIDS day, there was a website up and running for people to know about the village and how they can make a difference.
Clickatell assists the Wola Nani Aids Organisation in raising funds with SMS - Clickatell
Clickatell, the leading global provider of mobile messaging services and Wola Nani have joined forces in the Wola Nani Red Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to generate much needed funds for the charity.
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Direct Marketing | | 2005 Toy Award for Glomail and Valid Trade - Glomail
 20Q - short for 20 questions - and the latest release from Glomail and Valid Trade has scooped the SA Toy Manufacturers Association's Toy of the Year Award for 2005. 20Q is the top-selling toy in the United States.
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Education and Training | | AAA School of Advertising tackles bad ad English
 After many concerned advertising agency executives voiced their low opinion of the quality of English copywriting in advertisements, the Gauteng campus of the AAA School of Advertising has taken a few much needed steps to improve the ability of its ability learners to write acceptable English. In conjunction with the University of Johannesburg, it has retained Gaye Neille, who holds honours in Linguistics and is currently studying for her Master's.
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Eventing | | SPM Direct rolls in on thunder - True Colour Events
 Not even rain, lightning and thunder could keep True Colour Events from putting on a sizzling year-end function for call centre company SPM Direct.
Shared vision for Gearhouse and Dimension TV - Gearhouse SA
Two of the biggest players in their respective fields, Gearhouse South Africa and Dimension TV have embarked on a joint venture in the arena of Light Emitting Diode (LED) Screens.
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Exhibitions | | EXSA Awards evening a resounding success
On Thursday 17 November at Sandton Convention Centre, EXSA's Awards evening began with guests sipping on their welcome drinks, adorned with Country & Western regalia.
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Magazines | | Time to get real
 'Real Simple' magazine, published by 8 Ink Media, hits South African newsstands on 30 November 2005 and promises to make life easier for time-juggling, high-achieving women. The premise behind the title is: 'life is messy and you can't live perfectly, but you can live better' and helps readers do the things they have to do so they have more time to do the things they want to do.
Surfing in 3D
 AMPED, a surf magazine, has just released their summer issue and South African readers will be able to experience 3D photos for the first time. The entire photo feature of the magazine has been converted into 3D images, and with the 3D glasses on (which come with the magazine) you feel like you're part of the action.
The Big Issue has something to shout about
The non-government organisation (NGO) that supports job creation by using vendors, who sell The Big Issue magazine and retain half the cover price, has moved nearly 15 650 copies of the November issue celebrating the 100th edition. Since its inception in South Africa, it has helped put more than R8 million into the pockets of homeless and unemployed people.
Head out with Eat Out
 The 2006 edition of the Eat Out restaurant guide, by New Media Publishing, covers 900 restaurant choices countrywide and presents all the award-winning chefs from the Eat Out awards on a foldout cover.
Icon takes the PICA Leisure & Lifestyle category - The Publishing Partnership
 Icon, the Pam Golding Group's customer magazine published by The Publishing Partnership (TPP), has won the Best Leisure & Lifestyle magazine in the Customer category of the Sappi Pica Awards.
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| | | Team talk: the guys behind Supa Strikas look back on the year - Strika
 The pace in the Supa Strikas Cape Town studio is about as hot and fast as the action in the comic, leaving the talented team of illustrators, colourists, inkers and writers little time to sit and reflect on the work they do during the year.
Out of home space auction website goes live
Mediaspace.co.za is an auction website like ebay.com, but focuses exclusively on Out of Home South African media space. The website offers media owners and sellers the opportunity to promote and sell their unsold media inventory via electronic auction. Buyers determine the value of the space by bidding until the highest bidder gets it. Sellers benefit because media inventory is turned over dramatically faster and popular sites make more revenue, while buyers pay a price they are comfortable with, rather than a fixed rate determined by the seller. To participate go to www.mediaspace.co.za
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| | | Mondi Shandukas call for entries
They want your best work - the news breakers, the scoops and in-depth features. They want your provocative columns and probing pieces of investigative writing. They want your captivating photographs, social commentary in words, pictures or graphics, as well as innovative layouts and spreads. And they want them before 10 February 2006.
Financial Mail steals a look into the year ahead
The Financial Mail (FM) this week brings you a provocative and entertaining look at what 2006 holds in store as some of South Africa's brightest and bravest minds map out the political, economic, social and leisure landscapes over the coming 12 months in forecasts and views that range from the traditional to the iconoclastic.
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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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Online Media | | Online mapping for South Africa
BrabysMaps, a division of AC Braby (Pty) Ltd, in collaboration with Durban-based technical partner Always Active Technologies (AAT) and the GIS division of Business Connexion, has launched an online mapping system that understands South African user needs.
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| | | ''The thinking man's media owner'' - Airport Media
 Airport Media have put their medium to the test with impactful results. SA's largest South African owned airport concessionaire produced a larger than life contravision on the business class landing at Johannesburg International Airport.
Primedia Outdoor pulls patrons to new Harry Potter movie - Primedia Outdoor
 Primedia Outdoor was a crucial factor in the promotional campaign for the fourth instalment of the phenomenal Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
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Printing | | Official Kemtek Imaging Systems website launched - Kemtek
 The new Kemtek Imaging Systems website boasts a new and vastly improved look and feel with increased content, documentation, downloadable files and a user-friendly website structure.
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Production | | Pirelli unveils 2006 calendar
 The 2006 edition of the Pirelli calendar, a cult object for more than 40 years, was shot by the consolidated British-Turkish duo, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, in a striking 60s-like setting on the French Riviera and stars six women.
Murray Mackintosh shoots child soldiers
 Two young black kids, a girl and a boy of the same age, wake up and start their day. One is a schoolgirl and the other a child soldier. On the way to school she and her father are ambushed by the boy and his 'troops' and killed. Reeleyes director Murray Mackintosh wrote and directed 'Child Soldiers', earning a semi-finalist place at this year's Multichoice Vuka awards.
And then he was launched - Picture Tree
 A mere five months after launching his directing career at Picture Tree, Alan Irvin has just shot his 11th commercial.
Suburban Films - Accolades, accolades, accolades - Suburban Films
At this year's Vuka Awards Sheilla Kubheka, only 23 years old from Suburban Films came in the top three in the professional Best Director category.
Masters & Savant December profit to benefit AIDS charity - Masters & Savant
In an unprecedented move to support the fight against HIV/AIDS, animation agency Masters & Savant have pledged that a percentage of all work that comes its way in December will be donated to a HIV/AIDS charity.
Richard Thwaites the winner at Vuka - Threshold Collective
 Thursday night in Newtown was a memorable night for Richard and his team at Threshold Collective, wining the Overall Best Commercial in the Professional Category.
Vodacom - Summer love ''train''... - Suburban Films
 First he captivated the nation with a cheeky riptease to "You sexy thing" now Maurice the meerkat is back!
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| | | C'mon people - draw the line on drinking
 South African Breweries Limited (SAB) has launched its biggest ever responsibility drive, urging people to 'draw the line' on over-consumption not only during the holiday season but throughout the year. The campaign makes use of familiar words - like cool and uncool, famous and infamous, wise and unwise, use and abuse - to draw the line between responsible and irresponsible consumption.
Community upliftment is child's play
 Ciro Alliances, the Out-of-Home division of National Brands Limited (NBL), recently teamed up with Roundabout PlayPumps, internationally recognised as one of the world's most innovative methods of providing clean water and vital community messages, to install a playpump at the Borite Primary School in the Pilansberg region of North West Province.
Sussing personalities
Avocado Vision has worked in the field of interpersonal communication for the past nine years, and has been on the lookout for ways in which to understand what happens within a 'communicating moment'.
Mbeki vs Zuma: Who is winning the PR battle? - Crisis Communications Consultancy
[Evan Bloom] If you are in a conflict situation with someone and they go on the offensive, all you need to do is give that person a piece of rope and eventually they will hang themselves with it. Or so the saying goes.
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 Naledi FM, a community radio station in Free State Province, won the top prize for overall best entry (R10 000) and best narrative storytelling in the American Culture and Information Center's Community Radio Documentary Competition 2005. US Consul General Steve Coffman presented the awards at a ceremony and dinner at his residence.
East Coast radio's 'Toy Story' gets food and toys to HIV/AIDS affected households
 East Coast Radio's 2005 'Toy Story' initiative to assist people caught up in KZN's HIV/AIDS crisis kicked off in October and to date 7500 food parcels have been packaged, each feeding a family of four for a month, as individuals, organizations and companies band together in a remarkable outreach.
The SABC - 70 Years of broadcasting
[Gab Mampone]  There are few mediums other than radio that have done more to advance the concept of the global village over the last 100 years. From the wireless telegraph invented by the father of radio, Guglielmo Marconi, at the beginning of the 20th century, major technological and scientific developments have today entrenched radio firmly in the space age.
Jacaranda launches Montecasino studio
Jacaranda 94.2 has launched a satellite studio at Montecasino in Fourways, Johannesburg, which will serve as a brand outlet for the station in the city's northern suburbs by broadcasting in selected slots. Derek Richardson makes his debut with a show targeted at a weekend "party" audience, featuring hits from the 80s and 90s as well as popular contemporary tracks.
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| | | Online recruitment survey findings released
The Online Recruitment Corporate Survey 2005 by CareerJunction, with HR directors and managers from 60 of the top 200 companies (as defined by the Financial Mail) participating, has revealed that approximately two-thirds (68.97%) believe the internet is an effective recruitment channel and almost half (46.81%) are using it as part of their overall recruitment strategy.
Metro FM's talk show king makes an exit - Red Cube Agency
After three years of hosting one of the country's hottest talk shows, Given Mkhari has resigned from Metro FM to focus on his business interests.
Proudly working with Male Youth SA - theWorksquad
theWorksquad was recently part of the first ever MYSA contest. The contest's primary aim is to highlight and give opportunities to the young South African male who is serious about his studies and his surroundings, respects who he is and wants to be further educated.
Kelly Industrial takes a firm stance against violence - Red Cube Agency
Kelly Industrial, a leading provider of human resources and people management solutions in the industrial sector, has embarked on an active campaign against violence and abuse in South Africa.
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[Lehan Stemmet] Your first reaction is probably, "You've gotta be kidding!" Well, I'm not going to say they do or don't, because that's not the point of this article, which is about research - market research, genetic research, cancer research, consumer research, trends research, LSM research, whether internal employee/HR research or external brand image research... whatever.
The SAARF reality of HIV/AIDS in SA
The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) says although the fertility rate has remained the same, the impact of HIV/AIDS on female survival and fecundity has increased dramatically - 38.7% of adults are HIV positive and this figure is still rising. It is projected that there will be 451 249 AIDS-related deaths in 2005, bringing the accumulated total to just over two million.
SAARF Board decides about cooperation with TGI
After much debate and research, SAARF has made a decision regarding a request by Target Group Index (TGI) for a combined Television Audience Measurement Survey (TAMS)/TGI and All Media and Products Survey (AMPS)/TGI.
The evolving South African consumer - African Response
A new spin on the 2005 SAARF AMPS results was presented on Tuesday in an event hosted by African Response, co-contractor on the AMPS survey.
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Retail | | New Halaal Code of Conduct expected before end of 2005
The South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA), the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT), the Islamic Council of South Africa (ICSA) and the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJC HT) have been working with the Consumer Goods Council on a Code of Conduct and Halaal Certification. The new certification will provide closer cooperation between parties and enhance communication and value to the consumer.
Fresh Produce Terminals on BEE expansion trail
Capespan, a shareholder in Fresh Produce Terminals (FPT), has sold 26% of FPT to an empowerment consortium in a R104 million transaction. Players in the deal are Capespan, Nozala Investments, a grassroots female empowerment organisation, and Calulo Investments, a black-owned and -managed investment company established in 1999.
J.C. Le Roux brings on the bubbly
 The House of J.C. Le Roux, South Africa's only dedicated sparkling wine cellar, has put the shimmer into summer with three new vintages in its signature Méthode Cap Classique range - Pinot Noir 1997, Pinot Noir Rosé 1997 and Chardonnay 2000.
The potato crisp revolution
 In an extension of their have better-for-you, guilt-free snacking range, Pyotts VitaSnack has introduced revolutionary VitaSnack potato crisps, which implement oven-baked technology as an alternative to fried versions, making these hexagonal-shaped, gluten- and MSG-free potato crisps 60% lower in fat.
Starting a new brand - Brand Power
Brand Power director, Steve Cragg, recently gave a speech at the Top Companies Branding Seminar.
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Sales | | Opportunity Management
[Peter Gilbert] A recent sales article dealt with the important issue of qualifying in any sales process. However, in large complex sales involving many decision makers, basic qualifying skills fall far short of what is required.
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| | | Santam's new ad campaign lightens the load with laughs
 You can either carry all your stuff around with you to protect it, or leave it at home and "rest insured", according to Santam's new 50-second TV advertising campaign that emphasises - literally - the burden of uninsured possessions.
Multiple award winner 'Mbiya and His Cow' on SABC1
 SABC Education's award winning film, 'Mbiya and His Cow', which received four major accolades at the recent Ciak Junior 2005 competition in Italy, will be broadcast on 8 December at 14h30 on SABC1.
Soweto community TV now on air
 In Soweto, the silent economic hub of southern Johannesburg, the fruits of black economic empowerment (BEE) can be seen in the lives of ordinary people, who have become more style conscious and fashion crazy, exposing the buying power of the township as thousands of working class people get set to spend their Christmas bonuses over the next three four weeks.
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Events to diarise | | Turn thoughts into visual narrative - The Writing Studio, Durban, 10 Dec
Cape Town based The Writing Studio will present an exclusive weekend workshop for aspirant scriptwriters and filmmakers.
Part Time Diploma in Marketing Communications - AAA School of Advertising, 444 Jan Smuts Avenue Bordeaux , 21 Jan
For those already in the working world, this is a great way to earn your diploma in marketing communications.
Smart Procurement for Sales and Marketing Professionals - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 23 Jan
This two-day programme is a must for people whose job involves launching tenders. It revisits the basic steps of calling for tenders, evaluating tender responses and communicating tender results.
1st Semester Diplomas and Certificates 2006 - Varsity College, Sandton, 28 Jan
The School of Business and Technology caters for working adults and aims to deliver recognised short learning programmes, to enhance the business skills of employees in the workplace.
Time Management - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 30 Jan
This one-day programme aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain proper boundaries, become more organised, and focus on priorities; all paramount to our sanity and overall health.
Practical Feature/Feature Writing Course - Media Mentors, Greenside, Johannesburg, 07 Feb
The course will cover every aspect of feature writing from researching and interviewing to writing profiles, issues, humour, health and travel.
Professional Event Management and Co-ordination Workshop - Merle Falken Inc, Cape Town, 07 Feb
This four-day workshop examines the event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively organise, implement, and monitor all the products, services and service providers that will bring an event to life.
eSecurity & eCrime Thought Leadership Forum - ForgeAhead , Vanderbijl Park, 16 Feb
ForgeAhead's research based eSecurity and eCrime Thought Leadership Forum will bring together international, African and local specialists and users to look at eSecurity and eCrime from an African perspective.
Breakfast with retail expert David Jones - Park Hyatt, Rosebank, Jhb, 21 Feb
Legendary retail expert and author of "Next to Me", David Jones, who turned NEXT into the most successful retailer in the UK for the last 20 years, speaks on "Luck, Leadership & Living with Parkinsons".
Principles of Graphic Design - AAA School of Advertising , 444 Jan Smuts Avenue Bordeaux, 27 Feb
This course is designed to equip students with the practical application required for graphic design.
Principles of Art Direction - AAA School of Advertising , 444 Jan Smuts Avenue Bordeaux, 28 Feb
This 4 month module in the Principles of Art Direction is open to anyone who has the desire to find out much more, not only as an Art Director and the role they play, but exactly what it takes - both time and energy.
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Upcoming events | | | Integrating Key Account Management with Key Customer Relationship Management - IIR Training, IIR Training House; Rosebank, 05 DecOne Day Internet Marketing Strategies Workshop - Perfin International, Pretoria Randburg East Rand, 05 DecWriters Write - The Write Co, Sandton, 05 DecBlack Economic Empowerment Law Workshop - Van Zyl, Rudd & Associates, Pe, Dbn, Jhb, Pta & Ct , 05 DecServices SETA Breakfast Meeting - Services SETA, Sandton, 06 DecSL Media Sales Training - SL Media, Pretoria, 06 DecAssertive Selling & Negotiating Techniques - Clive Price, Gondwana Venue - Randburg, 06 DecIntroduction to Market Research Workshop - Market Tree, Cape Town, 09 DecWavescapes Surf Film Festival and Roadshow - Wavescapes , Cape Town, Garden Route, 09 DecWriting an original South African film Workshop - The Writing Studio, Durban, 10 Dec | More... Submit an event
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| | Creative Director - Cape Town
Ukubona is gearing for 2006 as the preferred digital media provider. Our overseas expansion combined with evergrowing list of top notch clients is requiring additional experience and talent. - read more...
Digital Designer - Cape Town
Join cutting edge design team in Cape Town to complement fastgrowing portfolio of top notch clients. If you have the energy and talent, we've got the career to suit. - read more...
Sales Executive - Cape Town
Our new offices centrally situated near CBD must be populated with personable and competent sales executives to service the Western Cape. Opportunity to join a great team. - read more...
Junior/Exhibition Designer - Johannesburg
Our design team is overrun with work and one of our stars is going overseas. This creates a gap in a terrific team of prizewinning designers in a great company. - read more...
Chief Executive Officer - Johannesburg
The MDDA is seeking an innovative, visionary, highly resourceful and competent applicant for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage and oversee the activities of the Agency. - 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...
Key Accounts Executive - Pretoria & Johannesburg
Ideal for mature female students, vacation work Monday - Friday during office hours. If you do well, there may be further employment opportunities. - read more...
Sales Executive - Durban
Sales Executive for Exhibition Industry. Own transport, good sales personality, team player, computer literate, power telephone technique & manners, experience in sales, self motivated, required to assist in production when necessary. - read more...
Banking Direct Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Ideal candidate will have good communication, planning, organising and negotiating skills, be a conceptual thinker, results driven and able to make quality decisions. - read more...
Marketing Manager – Consumer Banking - Jhb City
An excellent career opportunity with growth advancement opportunities as marketing manager of key consumer segment. You will need to: formulation of segment marketing strategies and marketing plans; implement plans etc.
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Specialist: Product Management - Pretoria
The successful candidate will be responsible to assist in the execution of product life cycle management in the most effective way that would optimize product performance and customer satisfaction. - read more...
Specialist: Business Development - Pretoria
The successful candidate will be responsible to manage a specific business development focus area in order to design and implement e-business solutions in the Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) market. - read more...
Data Production Manager - Market Research - Jhb (Cresta)
3-5 yrs management, programming and database management experience essential. Manage team of skilled data analysts. Qualification, proven people management and advanced database and programming skills essential. - read more...
Interns - Junior Research Executives - AA Only - Gauteng, Cape Town, Durban
Responsible for research related tasks with the guidance of seniors including writing proposals, designing questionnaires, sample design. Conduct basic analysis and compile presentations. Marketing / Statistical degree required. - read more...
International Sales - Spanish Speaking - Johannesburg
Are you a sales professional? Drive strategic sales? Lots of energy? Do you speak Spanish? Would enjoy travelling to South America on a regular basis? - read more...
Editorial Co-ordinator - Randburg
Threads & Crafts wants to employ an Editorial co-ordinator. Basic knowlege of crafts (but a passion!) and graphics, excellent writing skills. Feature and techical writing, drawing of patternsheet, styling pictures. - read more...
Account Manager - Cape Town
Have you got through-the-line experience (TV, radio and print)? Are you an Account Manager with at least 4 years experience? If you have worked on well-known brands, read on... - read more...
Multi Media Designer - Northriding
Design, proof reading, management of product/company brochures (Quark). Product branding. HTML design, electronic email communications. Populating website with product information & quality content & maintain. Management of marketing templates and element. - read more...
PHP Guru - Cape Town
Are you a PHP expert? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity and chalanges? Well, we do DigitAllsorts! CMS, e-Com, Flash, you name it! - read more...
Brand Manager - EE - Cape Town
Are you an EE candidate - passionate about Sport? My client is looking for a Brand Manager to promote and manage their portfolio of brands. - read more...
International Sales - French Speaking - Johannesburg
So sales is your game which means you are a natural born professional and strategic sales person? Do you have get up and go? Do you speak French? - read more...
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