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Quartet gets less bold
Grassroots reporting forum
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Quartet gets less bold
The four founding members of the agency AfricaExtraBold - Sefadzi Foli, Wingwing Mdlulwa, Bob Rightford and Brian Searle-Tripp - have decided to part ways.
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Vodacom moves the goalposts
Cellular network Vodacom has set a new record in subscriber acquisition with more than one million new subscribers for the month of December 2005. This tremendous growth pegs Vodacom's SA subscriber base at 17.5 million, placing Vodacom as the fastest growing network within the Vodafone global stable.
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The telephone is still king - Conexus
[Jake Orpen] Too often these days marketers get carried away with arty above-the-line campaigns that are hugely creative and stimulating to the senses but don't actually convert into sales (if this is measured at all).
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Balance: How to find it, how to use it and how to get it back into your life - CCI Coaching Academy
Balance is one of the most powerful components of life and it's essential for maintaining the quality of our lives both at home and at work - but isn't something we can take for granted.
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Gearing up for golf
Just six weeks after hosting the Nedbank Golf Challenge, Sun City welcomes the Women's World Cup on January 19. And as the official magazine partner to the event, Compleat Golfer will cover every aspect of the game in a print run of 32 500 copies, with a full event preview for those who aren't entirely sure who Becky Morgan and Jennifer Rosales are...
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Grassroots reporting forum
Since 9/11, the Asian tsunami and the London terror attacks in 2005, individuals have brought the world great reporting and pictures via private mobile phones and digital cameras. Now Johnnic Communications, publisher of the Sunday Times, Sowetan, Sunday World, The Herald and Daily Dispatch, is providing South Africans with a vehicle to showcase next-wave grassroots journalism.
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Advertising in community newspapers works
Insights available on Compass24, the SA online community media planning tool, show that community newspaper readers still rate advertising specials and promotions as tops, despite the massive increase in advertising volume seen by the general public.
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Internet trends into 2006
[Tami Rijns] Internet trends over the last year are subject to debate and the perspective you take will always influence how you see things. Someone with limited Internet access will be more conscious of the fact that e-mail is becoming less cryptic, while those who use it for academic purposes will notice that more information is becoming available online - with literally billions of pages accessible.
Leading through innovation - Quirk
 The TT100 awards are South Africa's benchmark of business excellence. In order to enter, companies need to develop technology or radically use it to gain a competitive-edge.
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Get SA's latest movie online
The short film "Alive in Jo Burg" directed by SA born Neill Blomkamp and produced by Simon Hansen/Sharlto Copley - producer/directors of South Africa's most popular short film of all time, the Space Shuttle Landing in Cape Town - can be viewed at http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/shortfilm/2175/ or downloaded from: www.ratel.ca. The film features Aliens living in Soweto.
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Mellet leaves Seswa
IT specialist PR company HMC Seswa Corporate Communications, which recently completed a transaction with Mazole Holdings to peg black ownership of the company at 66,6%, has announced the departure of company founder Howard Mellet.
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Radio restaurant reviews with KWV
KWV Wines has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the SABC to present the first restaurant review feature on SAfm Radio. The Restaurant Report will be presented by SAfm's Peter James Smith and the 10-minute feature will run every Saturday morning at 09.30 from 7 January 2006.
104.9 rings in 2006 with a new line-up
Cape Town based radio station 104.9 is shaking things up a bit with a new line-up in 2006. Gavin Meiring, newly appointed CEO of the station, says it's all about 'listening to listeners'.
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The role of online recruitment in the African travel and hospitality industry - Habari Media
[Teri Fynn] Local research shows that Africa is following international trends in the success of online recruitment as both job seekers and recruiters adopt this method of recruitment. In South Africa alone, over a quarter of all Internet users look for jobs online.
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Approval of President Mbeki remains high in 2005 - Research Surveys
Research Surveys has conducted a series of surveys since 2000 that ascertain whether people feel the President is doing a good job.
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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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Beam me up Scottie!
e.tv's Star Trek Movie Festival, which launched in January, will continue every Saturday at 2.30pm until 18 February 2006.
Multichoice makes its first million
MultiChoice DStv Bouquet, the multi-channel pay television platform with channels from Africa, Europe, Asia and USA, has rounded off its first decade with a million subscribers as of mid-December 2005.
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MetaVarsity goes digital with Active Ice - more infoFusionDesign Woodstock have appointed Catherine Pate Public Relations to identify and create new business opportunities.
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Award-winning music video director, Ash Dibben has joined The Excellence Factory as Resident Director.Gauteng Tourism Authority appoints new Marketing Manager - more info
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Events to diarise |
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Powerful Negotiation Skills and Techniques for Managers - IQPC , Johannesburg , 17 Jan
Master your negotiating style and tactics with winning negotiation skills and techniques.
Practical Sales Course - SL Media, Pretoria, 19 Jan
How to sell any service or product in the real world.
Broadband Africa Summit 2006 - IIR, Johannesburg, 29 Mar
Technology choices, business strategies and market opportunities in the Sub-Saharan Broadband sector.
Management and Leadership Development for Women in the Public Sector and State Owned Enterprises - IQPC, Indaba Hotel, 09 May
Equipping women leadership within government and the public sector to excel in management.
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| Internet Marketing Strategies for 2006 - Perfin International, Pretoria, Randburg, East Rand, 09 JanMarketing 101 - Workshop - Market Tree, Cape Town, 13 JanTaking a Step Back - TomorrowKnowledge.biz, Johannesburg, 15 JanWriters Write - The Write Co, Johannesburg, 16 Jan |
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Assistant Front of House Manager - Johannesburg
Assistant Front of House Manager required for a busy and upmarket restaurant\coffee shop in the Fourways area in Johannesburg. Salary neg. depending on experience. - read more...
Sales Representative - Cape Town
Are you motivated, good at selling and closing deals, know the internet, and live in Cape Town then give us a call. We will put you on the road to success. - read more...
Campaign/Production Manager - Cape Town
Dynamic growing media company requires a dynamo to work with our media sales team. They will be responsible for implementation and management of ad campaigns. - read more...
Traffic Manager - Midrand
Traffic Manager (BEE Candidate) needed on a retail account, to manage workflow between Client Service, Production and Creative Studio. Immediately Available. - read more...
Account Manager - Midrand
Account Manager needed on a retail account. BEE candidate preferrred. Follow the careers link on www.afrikings.com to apply. Immediately available. - read more...
Graphics Designer with Sales and Marketing Skills - Cape Town - Paarden Eiland
Graphics Designer with minimum 2 years Sales & Marketing experience required to maintain websites & design marketing & technical brochures. - read more...
Senior Designer - Pinelands
Car magazine is looking for a Senior Designer with 2-3 years experience on Apple Mac, preferably with magazine experience, up-to-date on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and PDF creation.
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PA/Advertising Assistant - Sandton
Getaway has a vacancy as PA/Advertising assistant in Sandton for a team player who is motivated, assertive, intelligent, organised, with a high energy level energy and outstanding computer skills.
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Public Relations Officer - Morningside & Cape Town
Public Relations Officer required for Cape Town and Johannesburg. Portfolio would include communicating with relevant target markets via public speaking, press releases & a corporate communications plan - people skills are vital. - read more...
Senior Analyst Programmer - Cape Town - Pinelands
Analyse neeeds of users, designing & writing programs and implementation of solutions to users expectation/ satisfaction.
Programming competency in Visual Basic 6 / .NET & Crystal Reporting programming skills using Data Warehouse principles. - read more...
Advertising and Promotions Co-ordinator - Durban
Mr Price Home is looking for an Advertising & Promotions Co-ordinator to handle planning & production of advertisements & co-ordination of stores promotions and store openings. - read more...
Account Executive - Rivonia
Through-the-line Advertising Agency in Rivonia seeks Account Executive with previous Agency experience to maintain & grow client relationships. Confidence, administrative and organisational skills essential. - read more...
Assistant Interactive Producer - Pretoria
Audience Alive is currently looking for an Assistant Interactive Producer (to be trained as an Interactive Producer). The company specializes in voting keypads that are used at corporate conferences and events. - read more...
Senior Account Manager - Morningside
Agency seeks experienced Account Manager. People management & leadership skills, & being client service orientated - essential. Must be a positive, solution driven leader who thrives on the hectic world of promotions & events. - read more...
Media Planner - Cape Town
Mid weight planner with at least 3-5+ years experience for full-service medium sized agency. Spans all media disciplines.Must be Telmar literate with strong negotiation and presentation skills. - read more...
Junior Account Manager - Morningside
JHB based agency seeks young dynamic individual with experience in below-the-line agency world & looking to take on client service/production of an exciting brand, must be well connected. - read more...
Editor - Johannesburg
South Africa's hottest urban culture television magazine 'Street Journal' is looking for a young Final Cut Pro editor. Be part of the future of SA's urban culture revolution! - read more...
Account Manager - Cape Town
Midweight Account Manager for interesting portfolio. Varied accounts. 3+ years experience and sound understanding of full-service agency procedures essential. Media literacy and good interpersonal skills is key. - read more...
Bookkeeper - Durban
Demanding bookkeeping position offered in below-the-line advertising agency. Proficiency in Pastel essential and fluency in English & Afrikaans. Own transport. Start within 2 weeks to allow for handover period. - read more...
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