| No Comment |  Looking out at the rain and mist blanketing Jo'burg today, giving us an early and cold reminder that winter is only a few months away, I'm not so sure that the organisers of a bicycling conference in Cape Town in March, will convince those of us who have to battle this weird weather or Gauteng's kamikaze drivers, that a solution to city traffic jams is pedal power! That notwithstanding, it seems as if we are in for a bumper year of key events in and around our cities this year, starting with Design Indaba 22 - 24 Feb in Cape Town; the SAMRA conference outside of Gauteng, 14 - 18 March; the much anticipated Global Leaders Summit in Jo'burg 20 - 22 June, and of course the other biggie in this industry: the Loeries - it's pretty much definite that we'll be building sandcastles on Margate beach again later this year after the positive feedback received - dates are being finalised. It's great to be back after my study leave and a heartfelt thanks to the incredible Biz support team for holding the fort, so to speak!
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Tune into Talk Radio 702 on 540 AM after fire
Entries open for CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist Awards
SAMRA convention bookings open
Clients crossing over
Tom Peters and Rudy Guiliani share inspirational Jo'burg platform
100 years of the Sunday Times
Sowetan turns 25 today
Paarl Media makes acquisition
RAMS 2005 released
Bloom resigns from The Media
Tsotsi cracks the Academy Awards
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Marketing | | Tom Peters and Rudy Guiliani share inspirational Jo'burg platform
Eight of the world's most inspiring business and thought leaders will be in Johannesburg in June this year for the first ever Global Leaders Africa Summit. Speakers will include guru Tom Peters and former New York Mayor, Rudy Guiliani.
Schools competition awards R100 000
 Tens of thousands of learners across South Africa have been enriched through the development of entrepreneurial skills and heightened environmental and social awareness, thanks to an innovative educational initiative sponsored by some key players in SA industry. At the same time, schools have received valuable fundraising assistance and had the opportunity to vie for R100 000-worth of prizes.
Sometimes marketing just isn't cricket
[Chris Moerdyk] As the marketing of sport becomes more contrived, the consumer is finding it more and more difficult to differentiate between reality and hype.
Conceptualise ends 2005 with many successful promotions under its belt - Conceptualise
Cape Town-based game show specialist Conceptualise ended 2005 with many successful projects under its belt and is looking forward to repeating its performance in 2006.
Appointment: Trevor Sproat, Client Service Director, Conceptualise Promotions - Conceptualise
 Trevor Sproat, formerly African operations manager for Conceptualise Promotions, has been appointed Client Service Director and will be responsible for client service functions in South Africa and other African territories.
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Advertising | | Clients crossing over
 Crossing over, or sharing, of clients is a trend that is on the increase, as agencies begin to offer more than one communication service in-house. For both client and agency, the financial and time-saving benefits are numerous.
Spotting soccer talent next door
 SABC's new television commercial for the African Cup of Nations embodies the national broadcaster's commitment to local sport and soccer in particular. Created by Y&R, the ad stars a real life soccer legend in the making.
Bring back the cat
 Lobedu Leo Burnett has ushered in a classic return of the 1993 Plascon Double Velvet campaign starring a rather sophisticated brown Burmese cat after research revealed a strong consumer link with this decade-old campaign.
Nedbank bets its branding on horses
 Nedbank's advertising is taking on a new flavour as evidenced by the recently launched television commercial for its Investment Banking division - Nedbank Capital.
Wonderbra achieves more than just cleavage - Lowe Bull
 The latest Wonderbra television spot, created by Lowe Bull Truth, has been placed second in Campaign Magazine's annual rating of top television commercials from around the world.
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Cinema | | Hot Oscar-nominated movie giveaways for free viewing
It's your chance to see some of the finest films of the year and be part of the red carpet hype and glamour surrounding the upcoming Oscar Awards with Cinema Nouveau, screened by Jameson's 'Howzit Hollywood' campaign. Entrance is free - all you have to do is listen to your local radio station in coming weeks for details of ticket giveaways.
CineMARK supports childplay
CineMARK has donated free screen time for the Let's Play initiative's cinema advertising campaign, a social responsibility initiative from SuperSport to encourage children to participate in sport. Let's Play highlights the problems associated with inactivity and aims to generate enthusiasm for participation in sport or by young South Africans.
Planning your cinema commercial - The Video Lab
If there is any potential of your TV commercial going to cinema then you must shoot it on film or HD and complete it at Hi-res. This is the advice Tracey Williams of The Video Lab, is sounding out to the industry.
Tsotsi cracks the Academy Awards
South African drama Tsotsi has been nominated for an Academy Award. This is the culmination of an exceptional run for the film, which has already bagged a total of nine international awards and has received a Golden Globe nomination and two BAFTA nominations. Tsotsi, which was up against 57 other foreign language films vying for nomination, is now in line for the ultimate Hollywood accolade, the Oscar.
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| | | Wireless business calls for tax deductible broadband
In the run-up to Finance Minister Trevor Manuel's 15 February 2006 Budget Speech, Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) has appealed for broadband Internet costs to be tax deductible for individual taxpayers.
Get the URGE
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc and Microsoft Corp. have collaborated on the design and development of MTV Networks' new digital music service called URGE. Set to debut in the USA this year, URGE will provide an immersive music experience and will be integrated into a forthcoming version of Microsoft Windows Media Player.
Africa: The fastest mobile growth market
The number of mobile subscribers in Africa at the end of 2005 was around 113 million and this figure is forecast to rise to 378 million by 2011, representing a net addition of 265 million subscribers in just six years. Their statistics demonstrate the enormous opportunities for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in African countries, with numerous cultures, languages and religious groups demanding local, relevant content and services.
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Education and Training | | Practical education creates work
South Africa needs a new educational approach that embraces practical entrepreneurial development to effect economic transformation, with the current high levels of unemployment indicating that the current educational system is not working.
Neil Bierbaum goes coaching - CCI Coaching Academy
 Neil Bierbaum, founding editor of the phenomenally successful men's magazine FHM, has turned his hand to executive and life coaching and joined Creative Consciousness International (CCI) as its global marketing director.
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Presented by Professor Malcolm McDonald, author of 40 marketing books , widely acknowledged as the number one strategic marketing planning guru and recently cited as one of the world's top thinkers who have shaped the landscape of marketing along with: Peter Drucker, Theodore Levitt, Michael Porter, Phillip Kottler, Regis McKenna and Don Tapscott. 22 March 2006 - Balalaika Hotel, Sandton
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Eventing | | Freestyle tent and canopy manufacturer incubated and launched - Loudfire
 Parties, events and experiences company Loudfire today announced the successful conclusion of its incubation and launch of Tentra, a company specialising in the manufacture and sale of freestyle (Bedouin) tents and canopies.
Hole in one for Gearhouse - Gearhouse SA
 Gearhouse South Africa was contracted by Inzalo Communications to supply technical equipment and services for the Opening Ceremony at this year's premier event for women's golf.
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Exhibitions | | Business tourism exhibition creates international interest
Visitors to Meetings Africa, South Africa's premier business tourism exhibition, will find a cross-section of Southern African products to choose from. Set to take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 27 to 28 February 2006 and arranged by Thebe Exhibitions, Meetings Africa will display products and services aimed at event organisers and planners of corporate trips.
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Magazines | | New Associate Publisher for Kick Off
 Former professional footballer George Dearnaley has been appointed Associate Publisher of Kick Off magazine. Mike Allen, previous Publisher of Kick Off and Director of Touchline Media has relocated to China with the MIH Group, but will still assume the role of Non-executive Director on the Touchline Media board.
Kick Off takes off
The recent release of SAARF AMPS 2005 illustrated the impressive growth that Kick Off Magazine experienced in 2005, jumping to 1 487-million readers per issue.
Glossy publication reflects tourism boom - The Publishing Partnership
 The Publishing Partnership (TPP), a specialist custom publishing company, has once again produced the illustrious Giltedge Magazine for Giltedge Travel.
CLASSICfeel moves into 2006 with another bumper issue of arts, culture & lifestyle features - DeskLink Media
Picasso, Roberto Alagna, Barbara Hendricks, Hugh Masekela, books, movies, new CD and DVD releases, and more - don't miss the February issue of CLASSICfeel magazine.
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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.
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| | | Party Magic hat trick
 'Party Magic', Media24's Creative Living Magazine division's party cookbook, scooped three awards at the international Gourmand World Cookbook Awards held in Madrid. The book, published by Tafelberg, is based on the popular Stork-sponsored children's party series in Woman's Value and dit magazines and won the Best Food Book for Children and Family; Best Corporate Book and Best Entertaining Cookbook categories.
Entries open for CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist Awards
[Louise Marsland]  CNN and MultiChoice will this year host the annual African Journalist Awards in Maputo, Mozambique. In addition to the entry categories of general news, economics and business, arts and culture, and so on, there is now a new award category for reporting on HIV/Aids.
Top Companies launches exciting, new-look website - Top Companies Publishing
Top Companies Publishing and Events is elated to announce the launch of their new-look company website, www.top300.co.za.
Bloom resigns from The Media
In a surprise move, The Media editor Kevin Bloom has announced that he has left The Media magazine with immediate effect. In an email to colleagues in the industry, Bloom said he was leaving "due to certain professional differences which have arisen between (publisher) Sandra Gordon and myself". Bloom is credited with elevating strategic media news and issues to the top of the industry's agenda with his launch editorship of The Media magazine, in which he is also a business partner. Bloom will not be entirely leaving the industry going forward, Bizcommunity.com is led to believe.
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 South Africa's longest-running national newspaper, The Sunday Times, will celebrate its centenary birthday when it publishes its 5 200th edition on Sunday 5 February 2006.
Sowetan turns 25 today
Celebrating 25 years at the frontier of black publishing in South Africa, the iconic Sowetan newspaper turns 25 today. This historic paper with an indomitable spirit was affectionately named after the place whose struggles gave it a moral compass: Soweto.
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City Vision is a free community newspaper in the Media24 group, that focuses on relevant issues in the lives of the people in the communities of Soweto, Alexandra, Johannesburg CBD and Kathorus. To reach this emerging market please contact 011-877-6111 for advertising enquiries.
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Online Media | | Come fly with me... the Air Google way
[Naseem Javed] Air Google makes it possible to inspect vacation destinations, conduct market research, spy, carry out competitive surveillance, hunt for a job, trade property, study ecologies, jog trails and fish streams, among at least a million other things - virtually.
KRAZYBOYZ Digital goes Krazy with new customers - KRAZYBOYZ
KRAZYBOYZ recently added three new clients to their growing client list. These clients are Relate Technologies, Deciduous Fruit Producers Trust Research (DFPT Research) and Matrix, sunglass and cell phone store.
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| | | Airport Media supports Women's World Cup of Golf - Airport Media
 Following the success of their airport advertising campaign to promote the inaugural Women's World Cup of Golf in 2005, the organizers once again approached Airport Media for advertising support.
Dart Ad hits bull's eye at A1 Grand Prix - Right Stuff
 The Dart Ad, Right Stuff's unique rotating tri-panel banner system, truly planted itself in the centre of attention at the A1 Grand Prix in Durban.
Clear Channel sets the record straight - Clear Channel
A recent article published in the Namibian press reflecting the status of an outdoor advertising concession recently awarded by TransNamib Holdings to Alliance Media Namibia, is misleading.
Samsung gets on the Forecourt
Samsung Cellular partnered with Primedia Unlimited subsidiary, Forecourt Media, to create brand awareness for its latest mobile phone - the D600. Capitalising on the increasing trend to convenience store shopping, Forecourt Media flighted 30-second Samsung ads on LED audiovisual screens in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria forecourts. The adverts flighted 120 times a day, looping once every 12 minutes, with the opportunity to be viewed by over 2.75 million consumers each month.
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Printing | | Paarl Media makes acquisition
Paarl Media Holdings has reached an agreement with the Formeset Group of printers for the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Formeset's associated Web businesses, which comprises Formeset in Johannesburg, Printability in Pinetown and Derek Butcher in Cape Town.
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 A new 30-second commercial extolling the virtues of the City of Johannesburg takes flight this week to showcase the city's status and demonstrate its diversity, wealth and beauty.
Driving HIV awareness
 Tidal Wave Productions has filmed a commercial aimed at raising both awareness and funds for children affected by HIV/Aids. Sponsored by Yamaha, the commercial was shot on location at the Addington's Children Hospital in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, and on the streets of the city of Durban.
Paradise Now back on circuit
Paradise Now, which has been nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language category, will be brought back to Durban screens by popular demand. The film will be re-released at NuMetro Pavilion from Friday 10 February and the current run at cinemas Rosebank Nouveau, Cavendish Nouveau, V & A Nouveau and The Labia has also been extended.
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Cow Communications in the UK is opening an office in Cape Town. Cow focuses on delivering creative brand activation campaigns that incorporate public relations, direct-to-consumer stunts, guerrilla and ambient marketing, and first off will be working with 9November.
Brewster scores with Caprice
 Hailed by the British press as 'the ultimate celebrity businesswoman', UK phenomenon Caprice has contracted with Marcus Brewster Publicity to handle her PR and media liaison portfolio during her visit to SA this month.
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| | | Morning shock-jock Gillman leaves 5FM
Radio personality Mark Gillman announced on the 'Mark Gillman Breakfast Show' on 5FM this morning that he has decided to depart from the station's breakfast slot as of June 30, 2006.
Tune into Talk Radio 702 on 540 AM after fire
The cause of the fire at Talk Radio 702's transmitter site at Garankuwa, North West of Pretoria, which took the station off air this weekend, is still unknown. As an interim measure, listeners can access the station on 540 AM.
Creating a new Worldspace
Worldspace Satellite Radio, one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, has launched its new global brand identity and corporate logo to reflect the company's commitment to deliver a unique, personal global satellite radio experience to its current and future customers.
Toys, food and hope on the East Coast
Through the generosity of sponsors and donors, East Coast Radio's Toy Story 2005 campaign outdid all expectations and doubled the previous year's targets of 5 000 food hampers for HIV affected child-headed households and 45 000 new toys for all the children.
RAMS 2005 released
The RAMS Station Audience Report, which gathered information on the radio listening habits of South Africans over a seven day period for 2005, has been released.
Miller in Mansion Mania
December 2005 saw the second year of the 5FM Summer Mansion competition, sponsored by Miller Genuine Draft (MGD), generate in excess of 180 000 entries. The mansion, used as both a prize on 5FM and on the ground activations, provided a platform for consumers to experience the brand first hand.
New look Hyundai Getz hijacks the airwaves - The Jupiter Drawing Room
 The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town has revealed it's latest advertising offering for the Hyundai family - a mini-action movie to rival any full-length feature flick. The star: the Hyundai Getz. The setting: Los Angeles, the city of Angels.
Heart 104.9FM re-launches - Heart 104.9
 Cape Town radio station, Heart 104.9FM officially re-launched today with four on-air acts of goodwill in the Cape Town community.
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EMPS has been checking previous employment references for over 30 years in South Africa and offers some valuable advice on doing telephonic reference checks.
The danger of role models
[Peter Gilbert] I recently read an article that suggests that sales managers should take a look at the qualities that make their superstars excel, then train the average performers to those standards. This logic sounds eminently reasonable and appealing, but it is dangerously flawed and may lead managers to making seriously bad decisions.
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| | | SAMRA convention bookings open
The 27th Annual SAMRA Convention has secured a number of guest speakers this year, including Professor John Philip Jones of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in New York. His presentation makes a strong case for evaluating the behavioural effects of all types of sales-generating activity, allowing advertising to be planned with strategic objectives and promotions with tactical ones.
Unilever defines the new middle class
The UCT Unilever Institute, in partnership with Research Surveys, is hosting a series of seminars based on the findings of the single most comprehensive survey to date on South Africa's new middle class - formerly known as the emerging market.
Join us in making promiscuity a passing FAD - Eighty20
Eighty20's Fact a Day (FAD) is running a Valentine's day competition for all fact lovers out there. And we are rewarding your FAD promiscuity with romantic prizes.
Pedal power on the agenda
According to latest Department of Transport statistics, an estimated 1.5 million South Africans use bicycles, with some 150 000 cyclists living in Cape Town. Transport authorities need to plan and provide facilities to cope with the phenomenal growth in this R5 billion industry - which will form the topic at the world's most comprehensive bicycle planning conference: Velo Mondial 2006, set to take place from 5 to 10 March 2006 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. For more information, visit www.velomondial2006.com
SAMRA extends deadline
The Southern African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA) has extended the deadline for the early bird bookings for the 2006 SAMRA Convention to 10 February 2006. The 2006 SAMRA Convention, entitled 'No Boundaries', is set to take place from 14 to 18 March at the Dikhololo Game Lodge in the North West. For more information about the 2006 SAMRA Convention or to make a booking, visit http://convention.samra.co.za.
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| | | Successful sampling for Pyotts Pro-vita bites
 The middle of 2005 saw the successful launch of Pyotts Pro-Vita Bites. Originally launched in three variants, Oats & Brown Sugar, Multigrain and Cocoa and Oats, October 2005 saw Pyotts introducing a new variant of Apple & Cinnamon and undertaking an extensive promotional sampling campaign in December 2005.
Wine Divas launch Nederburg Auction
The organisers of the Nederburg Auction have invited a representative of a US wine consumer organisation to make the keynote address at this year's event: Stephanie Browne, co-founder and president of Divas Uncorked, a Boston-based group established to make wine more accessible, will be speaking at the function on Saturday April 8.
SARS stamps out smuggling
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has embarked on an ongoing enforcement campaign to raise awareness among consumers and businesses of the impact of smuggling and counterfeit goods on the economy. In the tobacco industry alone, it is estimated that cigarette smuggling cost the South African fiscus about R466 million in lost excise and customs duties as well as VAT charges between 2002 and 2004.
Kiri Chef adds flair to baking and cooking
 Patleys have introduced new Kiri Chef cream cheese to its portfolio of products. Made by Fromageries Bel, the well-known French company famous for its range of cheeses, Kiri Chef has a multitude of uses including baking, cooking, snacking and entertaining.
FMCG trade show in July
Africa's Big Seven 2006 is scheduled to take place at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, from 23 to 25 July. This integrated exhibition platform showcases food, retail and FMCG products together with the processes used to manufacture them and the technologies to market them. A "trade only" show, it focuses on agri-food, fresh foods, food & beverage processing, packaging and manufacturing, suppliers of dry goods, groceries, frozen foods, liquor, convenience foods, fresh produce, confectionery and FMCG items, baking equipment & supplies, retail solutions and food logistics. Contact admin@exhibitionsafrica.com or visit www.exhibitionsafrica.com for more information.
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 | KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT - Global Best Practice, One day seminar
Presented by Professor Malcolm McDonald, author of 40 marketing books and recently cited as one of the world's top thinkers who have shaped the landscape of marketing along with: Peter Drucker, Theodore Levitt, Michael Porter, Phillip Kottler, Regis McKenna and Don Tapscott.
23 March 2006 - Balalaika Hotel, Sandton
Click here for details http://www.sbs.co.za/wcm2006/
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| | | etv's 3rd Degree screens Baby Jordan story
Third Degree and e.tv bring "Little Angel" - a documentary on the Jordon-Leigh Norton (Baby Jordan) murder. etv was prevented from screening the documentary last year after court action by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
Love is on the air
Both BBC Prime and BBC Food will be celebrating love's special month of February with programmes ranging from how to prepare a fabulous sensual feast to one man's bold quest for true love and happiness.
Changes on the Learning Channel
Things are changing at the SABC Learning Channel. When the Learning Channel was sold to Johnnic Communications in 2003, William Smith agreed to continue presenting for a few more years, but with the implementation of the new Further Education and Training curriculum, Smith has decided it's time to start stepping aside.
Breaking new ground on M-Net
The new M-Net drama series Prison Break has exceeded all expectations and achieved the highest ARs in its timeslot for the first episode on 24 January 2006.
Over-estimate the DVR, under-estimate the cost
[Gordon Patterson] There has been a short-term over-estimation of the impact of Digital Viewing Recorders (DVR) and a long-term under-estimation, and that seems to be the general feeling around the world.
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Forums | | The future of magazines?
There's a new "magazine" that doesn't seem to be a magazine because it is not printed, but is on a disc (CD). Is this perhaps the future of publications? What is your view?
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New accounts | | New publishing accounts for Blue Planet Media - more infoKolonnade Shopping Centre in Pretoria North has awarded exclusive advertising rights to Primall Media.MindShare bags Busby account - more info
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People on the move | | A string of new appointments at Saatchi & Saatchi - more infoMotsatse to take over as new CEO of SAMRO as Hooijer steps down - more infoInternational Award for Clear Channel Independent salesperson - more infoLeo Smit joins Unplugged as Producer.Viv Gordon Placements appoints Christine Swartz - more infoWarren Hickinbotham appointed Sales & Marketing Director of newly-formed Thetha Media - more infoOctagon scores top level management - more info
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Events to diarise | | Hear about Media Village - PRISA Western Cape , Newlands, 07 Feb
Join PRISA Western Cape to hear about Media Village and how they can produce world class corporate videos/adverts for your clients at a fraction of the cost.
Introduction to Marketing Half-day Workshop - Market Tree, Randburg, 11 Feb
A half-day workshop on the principles of marketing.
Short Video Production Workshop - The Writing Studio, Cape Town, 12 Feb
A four-Sunday workshop for novice videomakers who are interested in making an independent experimental 5-minute short video on digital format that will be analysed and developed for screenings at film and video festivals.
Voice-over Artistry - Oakfields College, Pretoria & Johannesburg, 22 Feb
This short programme is designed to give you a thorough grounding in the essentials of radio & TV presenting, voice-overs for advertisements and videos as well as public speaking.
Qualitative Workshop on Projective Techniques - SAMRA Cape, Cape Town, 23 Feb
SAMRA Cape invites you to a qualitative workshop on Projective Techniques - a half day training workshop facilitated by Jean and Michael Green from Marfa.
Basic Photography - Oakfields College, Pretoria, 25 Feb
This short course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to use photography as a hobby and/or as a way to produce income.
Strategic Key Account Management - marcus evans, Johannesburg, 27 Feb
It costs less to maintain and build your current customer base than it does trying to source new ones!
Direct Marketing on a Small Budget - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 01 Mar
Direct and Interactive marketing tips and techniques to build customer loyalty and retain profitable customers on a small budget.
Internal Communications for Success - marcus evans, Johannesburg, 08 Mar
A company's strongest allies or enemies are its employees, and an essential part of what they become is how you communicate with them.
Black Diamond: Everything you need to know about South Africa's New Black Market - UCT Unilever Institute, Dbn, Jhb, Ctn, 08 Mar
The UCT Unilever Institute, in partnership with Research Surveys, will host a series of seminars where they will present fascinating findings of the single, most comprehensive survey to date on South Africa's middle class, formerly known as the emerging market.
African Film and TV Programmes Market - BOBTV 2006 - BOBTV Limited, Abuja, Nigeria, 12 Mar
Abuja Nigeria shall host the 3rd African film Programmes Market at the Abuja Sheraton Conference center and the International conference Centre from the 12th to 16th of March 2006.
Below-the-Line Marketing - marcus evans, Johannesburg, 13 Mar
Speak directly to your target market and achieve measurable results!
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Upcoming events | | | 2006 Creative Part Time Short Courses Schedule - AAA School of Advertising Cape, Cape Town, 06 FebProject Management - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 06 FebInsurance Call Centre Course - Workers Academy of Insurance, Randburg, 06 FebBusiness Economics - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 06 FebBasic Editing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 07 FebB-BBEE Codes of Good Practice - Top Conference and Events, Johannesburg, 07 FebEssentials of Export Trade - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 07 FebGetting New Customers and keeping them forever - Richard Mulvey, Cpt, Dbn, Jhb, Midran, 07 FebPractical Feature/Feature Writing Course - Media Mentors, Greenside, Johannesburg, 07 FebPRISA Workshops - , Ferndale, Randburg, 07 Feb | More... Submit an event
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| | Business Director - PR - Sandton
Need top-performing, smart, driven Business Director for ever-increasing responsibilites in small team with a few large IT accounts, and other business in healthcare and industrial. - read more...
Account Manager - Auckland Park
SA's leading online ad-sales house is expanding in JHB. If you're dynamic, goal orientated and a successful sales team player looking for reward - you should apply now! - read more...
Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Scan Display is looking for self-motivated, energetic and creative people to join their dynamic sales team. Own transport, good sales personality, team player, computer literate, powerful telephone technique & manners. - read more...
Marketers/Telesales Staff - Johannesburg
South African marketers all areas. Basic salary plus commission and bonuses. Good people skills, must be bilingual. Can work to deadlines. - read more...
Maintenance Technician - Linbro Park, Johannesburg
NLD24 has a vacancy for an maintenance technician at their Infopac: Gauteng plant in Linbro Park, Johannesburg. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work independently. - read more...
Receptionist, BEE Candidate - Johannesburg
Candidates should be very presentable and extremely well spoken, and looking for a doorway into company operations, commercials producer or marketing and sales. - read more...
Marketing Research Executive (Strictly AA) - Cape Town
Research house seeks Client Service Exec. Must have BComm / BSC Hons & experience in research or classical marketing within retail or FMCG industries. High numeracy essential (applicants will undergo a numeracy test). - read more...
Business Development and Advertising Sales - Johannesburg
Great opportunity to get involved in an entrepreneurial business. Unique advertising medium launched. Job requires strong sales and closing skills. - read more...
Designer/Art Director - Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Talented creative with magazine design experience to join small vibey team where you will feel comfortable if you are a sports nut. Thorough knowledge of Indesign through to PDF. - read more...
Library Assistant - Cape Town
Part-time Library Assistant: Cataloguing of research resources & maintainance of contacts database. Cataloguing and data capturing experience, speed, accuracy & diligence necessary. 20 hrs per week. Familiarity with MS ACCESS & Endnote. - read more...
Communications Assistant - Roodepoort
Internal Communications Consultancy seeks a dynamic individual with comms/PR experience. This exciting position offers an opportunity to work with high profiled clients.
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Copywriter - Cape Town
Copywriter wanted for small/medium sized agency - either fresh out of advertising college or with a couple of years under your belt. - read more...
PR Office Manager - Cape Town
Integrated communications company needs PA/Office Manager. Maintain systems, databases; manage front-office; type documents/presentations; arrange travel. Fast-paced close-knit environment; experience in PR agency preferably. - read more...
PR Account Managers - Cape Town
Established Agencies in CT CBD seek AMs. Strong publicity/writing focus. Responsibilities: media & budget monitoring and managment, New Business, staff mentoring. Experience in PR agency and tertiary qualification a prerequisite. - read more...
Bilingual Copywriter (English and Afrikaans) - Johannesburg
A top below-the-line Agency requires a great writer!
Must have Ad Agency experience.
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Auditing/Financial Marketing Executive - Johannesburg North
Reputable auditing firm requires a marketing executive with initiative and creative flair for the corporate marketing of the Company. - read more...
Editor - Johannesburgg
Editor to write, edit and gather all editorial for an alternate magazine on architecture, building and construction. Exceptional writing skills required. Based in Randburg. - read more...
Research Executive - Sandton
Source, interpret and package data for this leading company's varied divisions in South Africa and Africa, with the emphasis on the selling its products. - read more...
Mid Level Designer - Cape Town
Mid level designer, Mac competant, Flash, Acrobat, Freehand, Photoshop. Cape Town based. Permanent or contract to start immediately. Remuneration negotiable. Artistic talent and repro knowlege essential. - read more...
Freelance Creative Designer - Johannesburg
A successful fly-fishing retailer is looking for freelance creatives to pitch on their business. Candidates must be flexible and proactive. An interest in fly-fishing and photography an advantage. - read more...
Sales Representative - Johannesburg
Sales representative, Rivonia-based printing company. Small, medium run digital printing. Design, origination of annual reports. Duplication, print of CD/DVD. Good basic plus commission.
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Media Sales Person - Johannesburg
This position is for one of the country's top magazines. You will be required to sell into, develop relationships with ad agencies, direct clients and other 3rd party players. - read more...
Graphic Designer - Sandton
Experienced mature Graphic Designer fulltime for inhouse design of labels, adverts, posters, pamphlets for growing nutraceutical company in Sandton. Top salary. - read more...
PA/PR Assistant - Johannesburg
TV Production Company seeks dynamic assistant with post matric qualifications who is hardworking, proactive and keen to learn in a varied challenging environment. Solid writing, organizational and admin skills required. - read more...
Sales Manager - Johannesburg
Excellent opportunity to join a small BEE company as a Sales Manager. Show your strong closing skills while motivating and growing a small sales team. - read more...
Web Application Developer - Cape Town
Go2Africa, a leader in the online travel industry, is looking for a high quality, high energy web application developer for our Cape Town office. - read more...
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Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity.com!
Based in Cape Town, this through-the-line agency first opened its doors in 1994 under the steady supervision of Kevan Aspoas, with creative guru Ross Chowles and design whiz Joanne Thomas steering the agency to new levels of advertising brilliance. The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town is arguably one of the most successful and creatively recognised independent agencies in South Africa.
Click here to visit The Jupiter Drawing Room's press office.
DeskLink™ is a well-established design house and award-winning publishing company which provides the highest quality service to clients in the areas of graphic design, brand building, print, electronic and interactive publishing, multimedia presentations, and internet/web design.
Click here to visit DeskLink Media's press office.
The Video Lab is the leading post production facility in technology, experience and enthusiasm. For commercials or feature work, our showreel will blow you away. Use our experience and knowledge (established since 1982) to take your work to the next level.
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