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Headlines
  • A broader cast for Design Indaba
  • No Indaba for Johannesburg
  • Corporates support APEX Awards
  • Cellphone industry revises its advertising rules
  • Tshwane enters the conferencing arena
  • SA's cash spending - 2005
  • Mondi shares with employees
  • Beachhead sells stake to FDI
  • Regulations repeal public notices
  • Buy Design for the Indaba
  • Caxton nabs a stake in Ramsay Son and Parker
  • The heart and soul of radio


  • 9th International Design Indaba        Cape Town ICC
    22 to 24 February 2006
      
     
    A broader cast for Design Indaba
    For the first time at the Design Indaba Event in Cape Town (CTICC 22-24 February 2006), emerging designers, design students and other young people in creative fields are invited to experience the Design Indaba three-day conference in its entirety.

    Buy Design for the Indaba
    The second annual Design Indaba Charity Banquet has embraced all aspects of South African design - including the fashion industry. This year, guests have the opportunity to order original outfits for the event from some of the country's top fashion designers.

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    Marketing focus at the GSB

    Rewriting the Marketing Plan: 7 - 9 March visit www.gsb.uct.ac.za/marketingplan
    International Marketing Strategy: 15 - 17 March visit www.gsb.uct.ac.za/ims

    Both courses feature exciting international faculty and latest thinking.

    Marketing
    Pathetic Propaganda
    [Chris Moerdyk] South African politicians have clearly never understood the basics of marketing. Once again, the communications and advertising campaigns surrounding the impending municipal elections are completely bereft of any marketing influence and ad campaigns are so naive they are reminiscent of bad commercial advertising in the 1950's.

    Conceptualise Promotions new business: SABMiller Africa - Conceptualise
    Conceptualise was tasked by SABMiller Africa to create and design a catalogue of generic promotional mechanisms for application in various African territories.

    Conceptualise devises new 'fractional betting' card game for the Cape Argus - Conceptualise
    Conceptualise Promotions has devised a new 'stic-a-pic' game with a difference for the Cape Argus to celebrate the province's premier racing event, the J&B Met.

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    The Annual Top B2B Marketing Conference, 5 & 6 April 2006 at the Protea Hotel Balalaika
    Learn and understand the essence of successful Business to Business Marketing strategies, Increase market share, Win new customers, Gain competitive advantage, Develop competitive competencies.

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    Advertising
    Corporates support APEX Awards
    This year's APEX awards have received a R100 000 sponsorship from Sappi, the global pulp and paper group. The biennial event will take place in April and is aimed at celebrating creative that results in tangible brand effectiveness.

    Viral experts conspire in outbreak
    A local company has openly announced that they'll be conspiring in and encouraging the spread of multiple South African based viral outbreaks from mid January 2006. But it's probably not what you think.

    Kit Kat takes a new break
    Nestle has asked JWT to take Kit Kat's core brand message into new, more emotive, break territory resulting in the new City Lights spot.

    Hallo 3D4! Getting the inside picture has just got a whole lot simpler - Gallo Images
    Gallo Images' newest collection is 3D4, an outstanding view of medical pictures featuring everything from photo-realistic and stylised anatomy to cellular imagery.

    AMASA launches Roger Garlick Award ad campaign - AMASA
    AMASA has launched a striking advertising campaign to maximise awareness and motivate the marketing, advertising and media fraternity to enter outstanding media ideas into the Roger Garlick Awards for 2006.


    Yebo Feva for South Africa by South Africa - FCB South Africa
    FCB Impact 361° Johannesburg launched South Africa's first television advert created 'by South Africans for South Africa' on Sunday 15 January on behalf of the FCB South Africa group's client, Vodacom.

    Marketers, advertisers and agencies - Mind the gap! - AMASA
    The communication and advertising industry is invited to attend the AMASA's first 2006 meeting on 1 February 2006 at the JSE where Barrie Bramley will discuss improving communication with, and to, all generations.


    Branding        Idea Engineers will grow your brand, reputation & business.  Return on ideas
     
    Brand Trends 2006 - Idea Engineers
    [Janice Spark] Where can we expect the issues, progressions and pitfalls to lie? Idea Engineers' Managing Director, Janice Spark, peers into her crystal brand ball...


    Design
    Student campaign wins CT Festival
    Three talented design students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) are the creative team behind this year's winning campaign for the Cape Town Festival. The festival, which kicks off on 6 March and runs until 25 March, is the Mother City's premier platform for arts, cultural and creative expressions and is now in its seventh year.

    Art is a vital part of society - and décor
    Decorex SA has selected three South African artists to exhibit at its regional shows in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg, beginning in March. Decorex launches the annual Decorex/ Kizo Art Awareness Program, in association with Kizo Art Consultants to promote South African arts and draw attention to the value and importance of original art.

    Volcano revamps international Cellini brand - Volcano Group
    Volcano Advertising's new corporate identity revamp and communications campaign for Cellini international has resulted in record-breaking sales for the recently introduced 2006 Collection.

    CurrentTrack Management Software revolutionizes agency process monitoring - Visual Productions
    Job deadlines, budgets, approval processes, time reporting, purchase orders, broadcast orders... all these documents travelling in and around an advertising agency in various departments can now be tracked and monitored from anywhere in the world, real time, 24/7, by the click of a button.

    Adobe revolutionizes post-production workflows with all-new Adobe Production Studio - Adobe SA
    Adobe Systems South Africa has announced the availability of the new Adobe® Production Studio, an extension of the Adobe Creative Suite family of products.

    At home with the rich and fabulous at Great Stock! - Great Stock
    The Beateworks collection of premium-quality architecture and home lifestyle images has just been released by Great Stock! photo library, exclusive representatives for Southern Africa.

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    Markex / World of Events
    6 - 8 June Sandton Convention Centre
    Book your space now - already 75% sold !
    Contact Fran Lurie at Exhibitions for Africa on 011 886 3734.


    Digital        Smarter eMarketing  
     
    Cellphone industry revises its advertising rules
    The cellphone industry in co-operation with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has developed new rules to ensure that the cost of cellphone contracts will in future be clear and unambiguous to the consumer. The new rules will come into effect on 01 February 2006.

    Corel introduces the new Corel WordPerfect Office X3 - Direct Distribution Services
    Corel Corporation has announced the availability of the new Corel WordPerfect Office X3 family of desktop productivity software - the newest version of the world's leading alternative to Microsoft Office.

    Emarketing helps move diamonds for ESPN - ENVENT
    When sports network giant ESPN launched its Belgium Diamonds campaign, the company turned to Ensight to provide it with an intelligent web and emarketing platform.

    Vodacom passes 21 million mark
    The Vodacom Group recorded 21.5 million customers across its networks operating in South Africa, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Lesotho, as at 31 December 2005, reflecting a 12.4% increase in the previous three months. Vodacom SA increased its customer base by 11.6% since 30 September 2005 to 17.6 million customers.


    Direct Marketing
    All wrapped up about Infopac - NLD24
    Nick Olivier the General Manager of Infopac Gauteng tells more about this exciting new venture.


    Education and Training
    CIDA students want internships
    There are 180 final year CIDA City Campus students currently available for internship placements. The intention is to offer these students who have been studying a Bachelor in Business Administration, a general business degree, a short internship of six to eight weeks. Students could complete their internship in general administration areas or in specialised areas such as Marketing, Finance, IT and Human Resources.

    Advertisement:
    Gauteng Business
    SME decision-makers in Gauteng can now turn to a newspaper that will provide them with relevant
    news, views and management insights to help them run their businesses more efficiently.
    To advertise in this Media24 publication, please call 011-877-6111 or go to
    www.gautengbusiness.co.za for more info.


    Eventing
    Tshwane enters the conferencing arena
    The R4.9 billion construction phase investment of the Tshwane International Convention Centre and precinct is estimated to leverage a total of R13.4 billion in terms of new business sales and create some 38 000 new jobs.


    Exhibitions
    No Indaba for Johannesburg
    The Johannesburg Tourism Company has confirmed that Johannesburg did not enter a bid for the Indaba for the 2007/8/9 period and says its decision is backed by the exhibition industry.

    Making music at Midem
    It's all systems go in Cannes as delegates forming part of the South African Pavilion at Midem swing into action with only one goal in mind: putting the spotlight on South African music.

    Pan African Health 2006 congress explores accessing and managing funding - Biz Events
    On the back of the success of its inaugural Pan African Health 2005 congress, organisers Biz Events and Traders Publications have announced that the next congress will take place from 29 - 31 August 2006 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    Meetings Africa gears up for visitors
    Meetings Africa, the largest business tourism exhibition on the African continent, is set to take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 27 to 28 February 2006 and has opened for visitor registration. Local and international visitors can register on www.meetingsafrica.co.za, allowing them fast and convenient access to the exhibition and the opportunity to participate in the local buyer campaign.


    Media        Recruitment - Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Sales  
     
    Beachhead sells stake to FDI
    SA media and investor relations consultancy Beachhead Media & Investor Relations and Financial Dynamics International, an international business communications consultancy, have completed a tie-up that will see FDI taking a 74% stake in Beachhead, with the other 26% remaining in possession of Beachhead's BEE Staff Trust.

    IMS keeps on growing
    Media analysis software provider Interactive Market Systems (IMS) has announced significant expansion plans in South Africa and is on the lookout for a team to staff the new offices.

    Ornico provides digital media solutions to Khuza Awards - Ornico
    Ornico Media Information's DigitalStream systems has been selected by the Khuza Awards to provide digital copies of all the print and electronic ads submitted as entries for awards, plus facilitate the judging process.

    Better golfing up the Creek
    Leopard Creek retained its title as the number one golf course in South Africa for the second year in a row at the annual BMW and Golf Digest Awards that took place at Sun City at the weekend. The Gary Player Country Club at Sun City comes in at a very close second and The Links at Fancourt came third for a third successive year. The best new course was awarded to Simola with the panel members making reference to its picturesque views of the Knysna Lagoon and its fantastic variety of different golfing holes.


    Newspapers    Sprint Sunday Media Solutions
     
    Newspaper Awards on track
    The judges of the Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards will soon be convening to immerse themselves in entries for the 2005 competition.

    Blow to newspaper revenue
    [Chris Moerdyk] It is hardly surprising that the print media industry in South Africa has slammed new Gauteng government regulations that will dispense with newspaper notices about land use and township planning - they stand to lose a substantial revenue source.

    Regulations repeal public notices
    New regulations that will dispense with newspaper notices about land use and township planning have raised alarm among professional and civic organizations which rely on the news media for public information about these developments.

    Getting back to ROOTS
    The Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB), a division of Caxton Publishers & Printers, is once again in the process of developing the ROOTS survey - one of the most comprehensive urban retail and readership surveys. ROOTS 2007 is scheduled to go into the field from March to November 2006, with the intention to launch in early 2007.

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    Online Media
    Readers set the news on fire
    News24.com has been inundated by photographs, sent in by users, of the fires that raged over night across Table Mountain and surrounding areas last week. By Friday morning, News24 had received well over a hundred photographs, as well as eyewitness reports from the scene throughout the evening.

    A lion's share of the ROAR
    AtPlay from Saatchi & Saatchi has again bagged the award for the Standalone category in SA's annual ROAR Awards, which reward creativity and innovation in online advertising.

    Hunters staking out a new database
    Cider brand Hunters recently commissioned Gloo Digital Design to create and design a new online experience for the brand, resulting in a unique ringtone game, wallpapers, video clips and ringtones.

    Joburg.co.za enters the SMS arena - Joburg.co.za
    Joburg.co.za is a dynamic online initiative providing up-to-date information on places to go, people to see and things to do in and around the Gauteng region.

    A blog for women
    The International Quality Productivity Centre has launched a blog at www.mld2006.blogspot.com intended to give women a platform to air their views about the Management, Development and Leadership conference to be held in May. The conference aims to equip women in leadership to excel in management as much debate surrounds the increase of women in government and parastatals, with some feeling that women are window dressing and do not perform. Conference booking and awards nomination forms are available on www.iqpc.co.za.


    Out Of Home    Clear Channel Independent
     
    Alliance Media installs first Road Arches in Botswana - Alliance Media
    Alliance Media has recently installed the first of a number of Road Arches in Botswana's capital city, Gaborone. The structures are the country's largest billboards and complement the company's 5x20 structures that are currently in Botswana.

    Who says size doesn't count? - Airport Media
    Airbus has set a new standard for size and through its ad agency and partners, euroRSCG, Prime Site (London) and Airport Media, has created the largest flat billboard advertisement in Africa to herald the coming of its superjumbo, the 550-seat A380.


    Printing
    Mondi shares with employees
    Mondi SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglo American plc, has launched its Employee Share Ownership Plan, which allows employees to participate as shareholders in the business. Around 5 000 employees will benefit from the scheme, which will cost the company an estimated R112 million.

    Caxton nabs a stake in Ramsay Son and Parker
    Caxton has acquired a 30% interest in Ramsay Son and Parker, publishers of special interest media including CAR, Getaway, Wine, Compleat Golfer and Popular Mechanics. Ramsay Son and Parker was named Publisher of the Year by industry publication Advantage in 2005.

    Advertisement:
    Democratising the face of news
    A new breed of reporters will soon start hitting South Africa's streets. Aged anywhere between 7-75, they are contributing to the launch of a news website called www.reporter.co.za, which will be written entirely by members of the public.
    Click here for more info.


    Production    FinePoint Productions
     
    SA hosts wildlife film festival
    The SA wildlife filmmaking community will be given the opportunity to meet, network and negotiate with the rest of the global wildlife filmmaking industry for the first time when commissioning editors from Discovery Animal Planet, the BBC Wildlife, National Geographic and Tigress productions, as well as international distributors and producers will be brought together under one roof at the Durban International Conference Centre (ICC) from 24 - 27 April 2006.

    Miles Goodall and Linda Notelovitz marry! - Suburban Films
    Miles and Linda, two titans of the commercial production industry, were married on the Saturday 28th January.

    Voting for Getty Images Next Big Idea Competition starts soon - Gallo Images
    Voting for the films created from the short listed pitches for Getty Images Next Big Idea will start on-line in March.

    Fresh Eye director has fun with photocopiers - Fresh Eye Film Productions
    Directed by Bevan Cullinan from Fresh Eye Film Productions, the latest Mondi Rotatrim television commercial depicts a 'male' printer on an epic journey in search of love.


    Public Relations    
     
    PR-Net joins GlobalFluency
    Brian Berkman, founder of PR-Net, which has 550 communications professionals who subscribe to its monthly Cape Town and Johannesburg networking meetings, has linked his consultancy business with GlobalFluency, the international network of influence with 110 offices around the world.

    Grapevine is undermining internal communications
    [John Bradfield] Many employees are relying on the grapevine for important company information despite millions of rands being spent on internal communications.

    No PR fluff accepted
    Two of last year's judges in the PRISA PRISM Awards have offered useful advice to companies preparing their submissions.

    Grapevine wins new accounts - Grapevine Communications
    Grapevine Communications has hit the ground running in 2006 by being awarded three new contracts.


    Radio    
     
    The heart and soul of radio - Heart 104.9
    Eight years after its inception, P4 Radio 104.9 is re-launching as Heart 104.9, with the strap-line 'Cape Town Soul'. With the new name comes new station branding and personalities - newcomers to the station include Saskia Falken, as well as the voice of e.tv, Bongani Njoli.


    Recruitment        Recruitment - Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Sales  
     
    Future success in a changing world
    [Jean Cooper] In a recent literature review the top ingredients for future success do not include any subject-specific knowledge or skills, because in a world where knowledge doubles every 18-months, what we study today will be outdated before we graduate. And in a world where technologies change faster than ever before, the skills we acquire today might very well be obsolete tomorrow.

    Career success needs career control - which all needs Career Engineering - theWorksquad
    It is a good time to make career adjustments for a host of reasons, but you shouldn't be doing it if you don't know why. Or how.


    Research    Bateleur Research Solutions
     
    SA's cash spending - 2005
    Household cash expenditure in South Africa for 2005 is estimated at R873 billion, with just more than one fifth (21%) of this amount spent on food, while housing and electricity took up a further 15% and income tax payments 11%. These are some of the findings in a research report compiled by Prof Johan Martins of the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

    The evolving South African consumer - African Response
    African Response hosted its second interpretive presentation contextualising the 2005 6-month SAARF AMPS data and showing the most recent movement in media and products.

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    BigNews has a circulation of 141 953.
    90% of readers OWN a business.
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    Retail    
     
    Lager cheaper by the can
    The on-going supermarket price war on beer that has resulted in can and bottle multipacks retailing at similar price points has put the logistics of getting beer from the brewer into stores in greater focus.

    Deadline looms for Jo'burg service suppliers
    Suppliers of services to the City of Johannesburg who have to register for a vendor number in order to do business with the Council have until 17 February 2006 to do so. All the relevant information can be accessed on the Joburg website, www.joburg.org.za, as can the Supplier Registration Application Form.


    Sales
    Sales training that works
    [Peter Gilbert] The 2003 research by CSO Insight spanned 2 000 sales forces across Europe and North America and revealed the disturbing fact that 55% of salespeople fail to hit their quotas. Given the fact that 45% of the business training spend in the USA is directed at sales training, this raises serious question about whether sales training efforts are delivering any significant return on this investment.


    Sponsorship
    Puma grabs the Springbok
    Springbok legend-in-the-making Schalk Burger has become the first modern South African rugby player to launch his own signature boot thanks to a sponsorship deal with global sports brand PUMA.

    A1GP: Where fortune has favoured the brave - Mortimer Harvey
    The A1 Grand Prix of Nations' organizers set themselves an incredible task, part of which was securing sponsors. Perhaps not so astonishingly, though, sponsors who were willing to stretch their imaginations (and budgets) were few and far between.


    TV    
     
    Quiz the teacher on SABC3
    The Learning Channel on SABC3 will broadcast a special live show on Saturday 18 February at 9.30am during which Penny Vinjevold, Deputy Director General of the National Department of Education for grades 10-12, will answer questions about the new grade ten curriculum implementation. The new curriculum requires extensive reading and writing in all subjects and learners need to be aware of the social, moral, economical and ethical issues facing South Africans.


    Forums
    Barbaric Fear Factor
    I'm disgusted and disappointed in Fear Factor and e.tv for actually broadcasting such a barbaric program. The poor people desperate for R250 000 are blinded by money and the contracts they signed are for cheap entertainment. What is your view?

    Should audiences be warned about ''hidden'' or ''stealth'' advertising?
    The Writers Guild of America, with backing from the Screen Actors Guild, has called for a code of conduct to govern the growing trend of hidden advertising in TV shows and films. What is your view?

    More...  Submit a forum


    New accounts
  • Redline (a division of FCB) will be handling the communications and media liaison for the Telkom PGA Championships.
  • Blackbird Studios has won the Plantronics advertising account.
  • Lithotech wins Kenya's vote - more info
  • Total Exposure met eish - more info
  • Adworx is CineMARK's latest Golden Reel client - more info
  • Gloo secures three new accounts - more info
    More...  Submit news


  • People on the move
  • Rob McLennan joins JWT South Africa - more info
  • Creative Incentives expand their skills force - more info
  • Management changes at Clear Channel Outdoor United Kingdom - more info
  • Linda van der Loo joins LR Group as e-learning specialist - more info
  • New appointments at the Customer Equity Company - more info
  • Linnet van der Merwe joins Studio M DBC Pretoria - more info
  • Three new additions to Leap Frog - more info
  • Lydia Mason joins Unplugged - more info
    More...  Submit news


  • Events to diarise
    Insurance Call Centre Course - Workers Academy of Insurance, Randburg, 06 Feb
    This course covers techincal insurance, call centre and sales.

    Essentials of Export Trade - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 07 Feb
    This course will assist you to understand the inter relationship between the key export administration aspects.

    Getting New Customers and keeping them forever - Richard Mulvey, Cpt, Dbn, Jhb, Midran, 07 Feb
    Richard Mulvey's Perception Business Skills will be holding sales seminars in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Midrand, focusing on getting customers and keeping them forever.

    Writer's Gym - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 13 Feb
    This innovative programme is aimed at everyone who wants to improve their writing.

    Breakfast invitation to a launch of the NETg KnowledgeNow suite in the SA market - Learning Solutions, Johannesburg, 17 Feb
    Launch of the NETg KnowledgeNow suite in the SA market.

    Roadmap to successfully starting your own business - The Business School of SA, Castlewalk Corporate Park, 17 Feb
    This 1-day fully interactive and practical training workshop will teach participants how to properly plan and prepare for a new business venture from concept to launch.

    Internet Marketing for Managers - Cape Town, Jhb, Bloemfontein, 18 Feb
    Discover the techniques and strategies that can increase sales and profits from your web site in 2006.

    MS Word 2000 Intermediate & Advanced - Execuprime Training, Sandton, 21 Feb
    Practical 'hands on' exercises will give participants the chance to create their own templates and styles, work with long, complex documents and use Word's desktop publishing and mail merge tools.

    How to Persuade Anyone to do Almost Anything - Johannesburg, 22 Feb
    Discover the psychological techniques that get people to buy from you.

    Advertising Communication Strategy - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 23 Feb
    During this two day programme delegates will learn to understand the process from client, to brief, to advertising strategy.

    The Perfect Publishing & Publicity Workshop - The Write Co, Johannesburg, 25 Feb
    What every publisher, bookseller and author needs to know about publishing.

    Project Management - The Business School of SA, Castlewalk Corporate Park, 02 Mar
    This 2-day fully interactive training workshop is divided into the three fundamental aspects of Project Management - Organising, Planning and Controlling Projects.


    Upcoming events
  • e-Tailing - IIR South Africa, VW Conference Centre, JHB, 30 Jan
  • Low Budget Documentary Production Short Course - Film & TV Unit Monash SA, Johannesburg, 30 Jan
  • Second Annual Stellenbosch Data Mining Workshop 2006 - University of Stellenbosch , Stellenbosch, 30 Jan
  • Time Management - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 30 Jan
  • Handling the Media - IAJ, Johannesburg, Parktown, 30 Jan
  • Basic Reporting - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 30 Jan
  • Advanced Editing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 31 Jan
  • Copywriting - AAA School of Advertising , 444 Jan Smuts Avenue Bordeaux, 31 Jan
  • Has telecoms deregulation delivered on its promise? - CallingtheCape, Cape Town, 31 Jan
  • Final Cut Pro & After Effects - Vega School, off Benmore Road, Sandton, 01 Feb
  • More...  Submit an event


    Jobs offered    Specialising in Media Sales, Advertising
    and Marketing placements
    OPEN DOOR Recruitment:
    Editor - Johannesburg
    Editor on two trade publications. One in engineering and the other on metals. Min 5 years experience. Salary negotiable at 180 000. Company based in Randburg. - read more...

    Web Manager/Web Sales - Cape Town
    Young person with strong IT and web skills. Must be a creative thinker able to implement web and database systems to support the growth of the site and the business. - read more...

    Junior/Midweight PRO - Cape Town
    Traffic requires junior/midweight PRO with two years agency experience in business and consumer PR. Approporiate qualifications, excellent writing skills, and media experience required. - read more...

    Senior Account Executive - Johannesburg
    Media 24 t/a NLD24, distributors of newspapers and leaflets nationally, are searching for a person with relevant marketing experience to join their team in the Gauteng Region. - read more...

    Media Buyer - Sandton
    General Media Buying with implementation experience. Detail oriented. At least 5-7 years experience. - read more...

    Researchers x2 - Cape Town
    Would you like to be part of a dynamic team generating business intelligence for the fundraising and alumni operations of UCT? - read more...

    Training and Development Director - Johannesburg
    An astute professional in charge of T&D within the Media sector. Strategic alliances; course content development; facilitation; research; benchmarking; business managing and organisational skills. - read more...

    Commercial Director/Business Development - Johannesburg
    An entrepreneur to build a successful, revenue-generating relationships, external business relationship management whilst coordinating all the major internal functions of marketing and training, branding. - read more...

    Media Planners - Cape Town
    Calling all dynamic media planners - we have excellent positions for you with top ad agency - our client will look at all levels of previous experience. - read more...

    Personal Assistant - Cape Town
    Brochure distribution company in Sea Point looking for excellent P.A. to work approx. 3 hours a day (mornings). - read more...

    Senior Designer/Production Manager - Parktown North
    Magazine publishing company seeks qualified senior designer to manage design and production of high-quality glossy magazines. Suitable candidate must have magazine design experience and and knowledge of In-design. - read more...

    Market Research - Graphic Specialist - Cresta, Johannesburg
    You will be required to create PowerPoint templates in Photoshop, update presentations, source logos and images, maintain digital picture library and more. Diploma/degree and experience in design/graphics applications. - read more...

    Account Executive - Durban
    Ads24 in Durban has an exciting position available for an experienced Account Executive to generate national advertising income for the Ads24 portfolio of newspapers. - read more...

    Media Planner - Cape Town
    Media planning in an advertising agency across all media - radio, TV and print. Must have worked in this capacity in an agency for a min. of 2 years. - read more...

    FMCG Brand Manager – AA - Johannesburg North
    Top FMCG Brand Manager required for market leader in the category. Key areas of responsibility are: long and short term brand strategies; co-ordination of product launches; event co-ordination. - read more...

    Junior Designer - Johannesburg
    Kemistry seeks strong conceptual designer - junior level. Minimum requirements: Degree or National Diploma + 2 years work experience and brand communications understanding. Please submit portfolios digitally. - read more...

    Junior Admin Clerk - Cape Town
    Small company seeks computer literate admin clerk with sunny personality who can work accurately. Matric certificate and drivers' license essential. Salary R3000. - read more...

    Mid-weight Copywriter (BTL) - Cape Town
    My client is looking for a highly conceptual copywriter with a passion for BTL writing. You will be working with a team of designers and will work on major brands. - read more...

    Creative Director (Copywriter) - Jakarta
    Creative Director (Copywriter) required for a big multi-national Agency in Jakarta. - read more...

    Senior Art Director (ATL) - Cape Town
    Do you have a minimum of 5yrs experience producing awesome TV ads? Are you a creative art director with an eye for detail? - read more...

    Creative Director - Johannesburg
    Creative Director required for a fast growing in-house Agency, of a top listed Company. - read more...

    Copywriter - Bryanston
    Creative agency requires copywriter, min 5yrs through-the-line experience. Must be pro-active, conceptual, able to meet tight deadlines and motivated team player. - read more...

    Designer - Bryanston
    Fresh-thinking designer min 5yrs experience, conceptual and design skills, competent in all aspects of design: corporate identity, POS, packaging, promotions and print advertising. - read more...

    Temporary Placements Consultant - Cape Town
    Studentwise, a national staffing services and promotions company, is seeking a consultant for the temporary placements division in Cape Town. The job involves recruitment, selection and placement of candidates. - read more...

    Account Director? Client Service Director? - Johannesburg
    Oo La La! - Your ability to speak French will secure you this exciting position. You will be required to grow this prestigious brand outside of Africa. - read more...

    Animation Director/Motion Designer - Johannesburg
    Masters & Savant have positions open for motion designers to work in the field of high-end design and animation for television. Broadcast experience is not essential, but after-effects knowledge is preferred. - read more...

    Creative Director/Senior Designer - Johannesburg
    Masters & Savant have a position available for a senior designer / creative director to work in the field of high-end design and animation for television. Creative supervision skills are essential. - read more...

    Business Change Enablement Manager - AA - Johannesburg
    Lead multiple projects and translate identified initiatives into executable projects. You will Set up processes and organisational structures; Lead change process for multi-dimensional implementation... - read more...

    Product Manager - AA - Johannesburg
    Leading financial institution requires a product manager to increase profitability and market share of the product portfolio. - read more...

    Festival Director - Cape Town
    Film and TV non-profit organisation, Sithengi, is looking to appoint a Festival Director to oversee and implement events, fund raising and develop the marketing and sale of existing products. - read more...

    Account Director TTL - Jhb - Northern suburbs
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