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| | Headlines | BDFM enters the weekend newspaper market
Mike Nussey leaves Mindshare
Apex quality high this year
Rugby presidency candidates set to scrum in Jacaranda 94.2 studio
Turning disaster into a marketing advantage
African youth quiz Blair in MTV base exclusive
Jupiter flies SA flag high in World's Best Agency Rankings
Nova newspaper to be suspended
SA direct marketing company goes global with BBDO
Consumer research moves to tackle global concerns
SAMRA hosts prominent transformation strategist
International expansion for SA branding company
Anti-corruption stance offers PR opportunity
Deadline for Mondi Shanduka Lifetime Achiever Award
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22 to 24 February 2006
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Design and creative-based businesses are out-performing their peers and offer huge potential for creating jobs, generating wealth and growing local and export markets, says Interactive Africa MD and founder of Design Indaba, Ravi Naidoo.
Indaba 9's Motion Design
The advertising campaign for the 9th Design Indaba has gone one step further, using animation to bring the print advertising campaign to life in step that will continue communicate the single message that Design Indaba 9 is all about, "the economy needs design".
Indaba specialist exhibitions announced
Jewellery, fashion and architecture will be amongst the main draw cards at this year's Design Indaba, offering an array of projects, creations, constructions, deconstructions and fabrications that will energise and inspire the most jaded practitioner.
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Marketing | | Mike Nussey leaves Mindshare
MindShare CEO Mike Nussey is leaving the company after 15 years working for Ogilvy group and WPP companies. Nussey said he was considering a number of ideas, but would only make a decision after a break from the day-to-day business of running a major media agency.
Turning disaster into a marketing advantage
[Chris Moerdyk] Recent South African Airways advertising in which it complains bitterly of British double standard is both amusing and an object lesson in leveraging a disaster in the interests of gaining brand share.
Local consumer confidence remains high above global average
Consumer confidence levels, perceptions of personal finances and local job prospects are all increasing worldwide, according to recent results of an online survey conducted by ACNielsen.
Consumer research moves to tackle global concerns
[Steve Burgess] Globally marketing has traditionally being directed at a 10% slice of the world's consumers, most of these in developed markets. But in a transforming and globalising world economy what about the other parts of the consumer pie? And what is being done to diversify research to fully understand these consumers who have special characteristics that demand informed marketing?
Consumer insights and the power of contrast
[Sid Peimer] The allure of insights to the marketing industry is that they are based on human 'truths' - people in the same situation will behave in the same way.
Acceptance into local parlance is advertising's golden arrow
The unconscious adoption of words from advertising messages into local parlance by the person-on-the-street is a powerful indicator of advertising success. When a campaign message is acknowledged by your target audience to the extent that it becomes part of everyday communication, then you know you have created great responsive advertising that is truly in touch with what is going on in the community.
The secret's out - The insights behind Consumer Insights - stratplanning.com
Sid Peimer will be revealing the powerful truth behind consumer insights to a select audience on the 21st Feb in Cape Town and the 28th Feb in Johannesburg.
Coca-Cola MegaMillions ends on high note - Conceptualise
Coca-Cola MegaMillions, arguably the most successful consumer promotion in South Africa, wrapped up its 4th season last week.
Pitch secrets revealed in Johannesburg - stratplanning.com
Sid Peimer's Pitch Secrets, initially intended as a single lecture/show, is being repeated for the fifth time due to popular demand in Johannesburg on the 27th February.
'Loeries' in the pink
Look out for the 'Pink Loeries' - the annual gathering of the Knysna gay Mardi Gras, 25-28 May 2006 - this year in its fifth year, with the catchy official slogan: 'Hey! Who's your moffie!' or 'Hey! Wie's jou moffie!' ...Genuine. What is unique is that what with gay marriages expected to be legalized by year-end, many gay couples will be getting engaged, according to the organizers, who promise "...hundreds of same sex engagements all over town - even in Plettenberg Bay(!) This can be seen as an expression from the gay community of their feelings towards our government's decision to make same sex marriages legal".
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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
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Advertising | | Apex quality high this year
The quality of entries in the 2006 Apex Awards improved significantly this year, reaching the highest standards in the competition's history, judges of the coveted advertising awards said. Vega Director and Apex judge, Gordon Cook said the depth with which ad agencies were willing to demonstrate their communication working in the market place shows that the advertising industry is serious about giving clients value for money.
Tequila\ wins prize gaming account
Effective 1 March 2006, TEQUILA\ will be responsible for the through-the-line communications of the lucrative Tsogo Sun Gaming account. TEQUILA\, which is TBWA\South Africa's through the line communications agency, has been appointed to handle Club Festival for the group, as well as their primary property, Montecasino. This will include developing communication for these portfolios, with specific focus on print, radio, outdoor, promotional activity, direct marketing, and design.
Clio Awards announces TV/Cinema, Print/Poster/Innovative jury
The complete list of 2006 Television/Cinema and Print/Poster/Innovative Jury was announced last week for the 47th annual Clio Award advertising competition. South African Michael Blore, Creative Director, The Jupiter Drawing Room, Johannesburg, is on the Print/Poster/Innovative jury.
Jupiter flies SA flag high in World's Best Agency Rankings
The Jupiter Drawing Room (TJDR) (Johannesburg) ended 2005 on a high note after becoming the only South African advertising agency to feature in the Top 20 list of the world's best agencies based on creative performance. At the top of the table are Crispin Porter + Bogusky Miami, in a list released by the prestigious US trade publication, Advertising Age's Creativity.
SAARF releases brands CD free
Following the release of SAARF AMPS® 2005, SAARF has developed a CD with detailed Brand information, which is free of charge to the public. This CD will be available from 3 February 2006.
SA direct marketing company goes global with BBDO
Two of South Africa's leading communication companies - The Tipping Point (TTP) and Net#work BBDO have announced a new joint venture. They are combining their skills to form a direct marketing company called 'proximity#ttp'. The newly formed company will become part of Proximity Worldwide - the BBDO linked global direct marketing network operating in 44 countries.
Cannes SA jury announced
Independent Newspapers, the South African representative of the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, has announced the 2006 jury selection. South Africans feature in six of the seven categories this year.
MAPPP-SETA launches advertising sector road show
The advertising sector plays an essential role in the value chain of all media sectors, and is a significant stakeholder in the MAPPP-SETA. In recognition of the importance of the sector and the role of the MAPPP-SETA in supporting skills development, the SETA will be hosting road shows in three provinces this month. The objectives of the road shows will be to promote the services provided by the SETA and to present the findings from recent research conducted by the SETA into the skills needs of the sector.
20 years of hardworking advertising celebrated by Mortimer Harvey and Colgate Palmolive - Mortimer Harvey
 Mortimer Harvey, one of Johannesburg's leading advertising agencies, recently celebrated a 20-year partnership with clients Colgate-Palmolive.
The power of imagery to create change - Gallo Images
Getty Images have launched an inspiring open conversation that brings people together to share ideas through powerful imagery, whilst helping to make poverty history.
AICP Show deadline is February 15th
Television and cinema commercials are invited to enter Advertising Excellence/International in the AICP Show. "The Art & Technique of the American Commercial" is accepting entries for 2006 AICP. Among the most celebrated of the world's advertising awards programs, the AICP Show is collected by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City for its permanent film archives, which ensures the preservation of the work for future generations. This is the 15th year of the AICP Show, which honors the craft of commercial filmmaking and the professionals whose collaborations contribute to the outstanding results. The deadline for entries is February 15th. Entry information is available at www.aicp.com/entries; for general information about the AICP Show, visit www.aicp.com.
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Strategic branding company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) accelerated its international expansion programme by opening representative offices in Dubai, Germany and Nigeria recently. HKLM director Sean McCoy said that while South Africa would remain the core of the group's operations, their increasing international workload and growth opportunities outside the country prompted them to set up key international offices.
Singing a brand song
'Dum di da da dum...and again...dum di da da dum...I like the way you mooooooooove!' Who would have thought a laid-back meerkat leading a conga line through the streets of Cape Town could have such an immense impact on a nation? However, the latest Vodacom Yebo Feva advert has forever entrenched the Bodyrockers' hit as the 'Vodacom song' in the minds and feet of South Africans and according to Millward Brown's Adtrack, was hailed as the 'Favourite Ad of the Emerging Market in 2005' (LSM 5-6).
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Cinema | | Cinemark positive as cinema attendance grows
While cinema advertising companies in the United States are pulling their hair out over cinema attendance figures that are dropping year after year, CineMARK, the South African cinema advertising sales company responsible for the ad sales of Ster-Kinekor, most CineCentre and numerous independent cinemas, is happy to report that attendance figures from December 2004 to December 2005 have increased enormously.
Tsotsi smashes box office records
Local film Tsotsi, which has been nominated for an Academy Award, broke local box office records when it opened on Friday, 3 February, according to a statement. In its opening weekend, Tsotsi (Gross earnings R526 676 for a three-day weekend) grossed 300% more than Hotel Rwanda (Gross earnings R156 792 for three day weekend), and 250% more than last year's Oscar nominee, Yesterday (Gross earnings R161 110 for three day weekend) in their opening weekends.
CineMARK's campaign for JC Le Roux sparkles - Cinemark
 Imagine going to see a movie on a Saturday evening and being surprised with free sparkling wine, snacks and a prize hamper. How would that make you feel about that brand of sparkling wine?
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CRM | | eBucks - optimistic about SA spend in cyber space - eBucks
The drop in online spend growth recently reported by World Wide Worx would appear concerning to those operating in South African cyber space. But not to eBucks CEO, Lezanne Human, who believes that the online future is bright.
PRIMAproximity emerges as primaplus - primaplus
PRIMAproximity has announced that it is reverting to being an independent, wholly owned, local agency after a five-year association with the Proximity Worldwide network. PRIMAproximity now emerges as primaplus.
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It could just be the film pairing of the decade - John Malkovich stars with controversial supermodel Naomi Campbell in a breath-taking dark thriller 'The Call' directed by Antoine Foquà. However, this controversial picture isn't coming to a cinema near you. The Call - the latest venture from the cutting-edge Pirelli brand - will be aired on the Internet.
Globalcom Satellite to launch BGAN at SatCom Africa 2006 - Terrapinn
 SatCom Africa - the only trade fair on the African continent dedicated entirely to the Pan-African satellite industry - is now entering into its 9th successful year.
SA Blog Awards open
Nominations for the 2nd Annual SA Blog Awards are now open. It's a new year, new awards, a couple of new categories and a whole lot of new blogs in South Africa to choose from. Go to http://www.sablogawards.com for details on how to enter.
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Education and Training | | It's win-win for dealmakers on new UCT course - Graduate School of Business
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) will this March launch a short-course geared to provide dealmakers with the negotiating skills to turn tough stand-offs into win-win situations.
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If you are a registered delegate you could get your money back from the Conference! In order to be reimbursed you will have to SPEAK YOUR MIND at the DI Conference. You will be given 3 minutes to present cracking ideas/insights/suggestions/ at the conference. Interested? Submit a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 10 slides (max). Selections will be based on quality, relevance, wit, originality and innovation. Deadline: 16 February. You will be notified by 19 February if selected. |
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Eventing | | Decorex Talk Show gives design a voice
 "It ain't been done before, so do it now - before Sven from Sweden does..." Garth Walker from Orange Juice Design is one of the industry professionals to speak his mind at Decorex Talk Show, a free-flow forum of fresh insights, passionate ideas and observations on décor and interior design, architecture, urban planning, art and beyond.
Energade FLO launch - Soapbox Studio
 A product that stays ahead of its competitors by adopting innovation as a brand mantra needs a communication events partner that is equally innovative. That's why Soapbox's launch of the new Energade FLO closure was a match made in marketing heaven.
Sibusiso Vilane conquers third peak in Seven Summit bid - Speakers Inc
Sketchy reports from Aconcagua base camp in Argentina indicate that Sibusiso Vilane has summitted this peak, his third success in his bid to become the first black man in history to conquer the Seven Summits.
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Exhibitions | | Business tourism conference positions SA
South Africa's first-ever conference for the business tourism industry will address the country's international positioning as a destination for hosting major events and incentive travel groups.
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 | 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.
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Magazines | | Compleat Golfer redesigns
 A new, slim line masthead has given Compleat Golfer a trimmed down look this month. The rise of the golf estate, the growth of women's and junior golf, and the significant strides made by the Sunshine Tour in terms of the professional game, have combined to make golf a fast-changing sport that's taken some keeping up with, hence the new look.
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[Marion Scher] Everyone knows the expression 'there's no such thing as bad publicity' - well, I've got news for you - there is. As a media consultant I often get called in when the proverbial s**t has hit the fan and usually one finds that with a little forward thinking most of these 'crisis situations' could have been either diffused or certainly handled more competently.
Media24 Africa appoints new Business Development Manager
A further strategic position has been confirmed at Media24 Africa as the company sets its sights on future growth and development in Africa. Rudi Hofmeister assumes the role of new business development manager. He will be responsible for market development in Nigeria, Angola, Kenya and Uganda.
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BDFM, the publishers of Business Day and the Financial Mail, upped the ante in the publishing world today, Monday 13 February, with the announcement that it will launch a weekend edition in March 2006.
Nova newspaper to be suspended
Publication of Nova, the four-and-a-half-month-old experimental daily newspaper based in Johannesburg, will be suspended. Nova was aimed at young, high-income urban professionals and although positive comments were received on its editorial content, sales figures were not up to expectations, said publisher Deon du Plessis.
Deadline for Mondi Shanduka Lifetime Achiever Award
The judges of the Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards will soon be convening to immerse themselves in entries for the 2005 competition which incorporates the Lifetime Achiever Award.
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| | | Exceptional online advertising results for training and skills development - Internet AdSales
Using the Internet to market training courses and skills development is getting brilliant results for Internet AdSales' clients, who now book advertising on a regular basis.
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| | | Post Bank wins with ''bank your bucks'' competition at stations nationwide - Off The Wall
 The South African Post Office has embarked on a nationwide railway station campaign to market their "bank your bucks" competition with Off The Wall.
Avis paints our airports red - Airport Media
 South Africa's leading car rental company has teamed up with South Africa's largest SA-owned airport concessionaire, Airport Media for their Avis Summer Campaign.
Mediaspace.co.za shows first sign of success - Mediaspace
 The new media auction website, www.mediaspace.co.za, is showing first signs of success, with out-of-home media owners listing new auctions daily.
Outdoor Exchange gets exclusive Blink TV advertising rights at Robbie Williams concert - Outdoor Exchange
OneZeroOne, a division of Kinetic Worldwide, has awarded Outdoor Exchange the exclusive marketing rights to the giant Blink TV screens that will be displayed at concert venues during the upcoming Robbie Williams tour to South Africa in April.
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Printing | | A new leader for Paarl Print
 Paarl Media Holdings has announced the appointment of Mike Ehret as Managing Director of Paarl Print (Pty) Ltd. Ehret will replace Callie de Wet, who will in turn head up Paarl Print Labels (Pty) Ltd, during March 2006.
Creda Communications announces new board appointees - Creda Communications
Creda has recently added to its strategic power with the introduction of three new appointees to their Board of Directors.
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For the third year in a row, Velocity Films has been recognised amongst the Top 20 Production companies worldwide. The annual Boards magazine survey is carried out by leading international industry journalists and is judged on work and achievements that have stood out from the pack. Velocity is featured alongside industry greats such as the 2005 Cannes Palm D'Or winner MJZ.
SA music managers get representative body
The Music Managers Forum has been launched in South Africa. It is a formally constituted body that is aimed at giving music managers more than an individual voice, raising the standards of the industry and recognising the achievements and qualifications of artist and band managers in the music environment.
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This year's entries into the Prism Awards of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) reflect innovation and creativity in the public relations and communications industry, according to Margaret Moscardi of PRISA.
Lange PR expands into Jo'burg
Top Cape-based public relations consultancy - Lange Strategic Communications - has opened a Gauteng office at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, at the heart of the Johannesburg Financial District. It has appointed Michelle Crous, previously of Ogilvy, who joined the company last year, as Lange's Johannesburg Client Service Manager.
Anti-corruption stance offers PR opportunity
[Lorraine Robertson-Tarr] Following on the World Economic Forum meeting last week in Davos, the Partnering Against corruption Principles for Countering Bribery guideline has been published on the World Economic Forum website. For communication consultants this offers an enormous opportunity, since there will shortly be a widespread awareness campaign to encourage enterprises across the world to commit to these principles and design and implement internal processes and monitoring to apply these rules to their business.
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5FM radio has confirmed that YFM's DJ Fresh will join the station as part of its new 2006 line-up in July. Fresh confirmed that his contract to present the breakfast show on Gauteng youth station YFM expires at the end of June 2006 and he has no plan to renew.
Rugby presidency candidates set to scrum in Jacaranda 94.2 studio
The struggle to become SA Rugby's president will be presented live and unabridged to South Africa when incumbent President, Brian Van Rooyen and the man opposing him, KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union President, Oregan Hoskins, meet face-to-face in a no-holds barred radio debate, conceptualized and organized by Kagiso Media on Thursday 16 February 2006.
Brit Awards live on Worldspace satellite radio
WorldSpace satellite-based digital radio services, are bringing Europe's biggest Music Event, The Brit Awards, live from Earls Court in London exclusively on UPOP; the World's Premier Global Pop Music Channel on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 1900GMT.
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| | | Swartz is in the pink as new Senior Consultant for Viv Gordon Placements - Viv Gordon Placements
 Viv Gordon Placements (VGP), a premiere recruitment agency in the Cape Town communications field, welcomes Christine Swartz, who will manage the advertising creative and publishing portfolios alongside Viv Gordon.
Retention through recognition - Zhen Events
How does one retain and recognise productive and happy staff without it being detrimental to the company or organisation? The best companies think like target marketers. They treat the employees like customers and devise recognition plans that will keep them loyal to the brand.
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| | | SAMRA hosts prominent transformation strategist
Chief Lugard E Aimiuwu, a world renowned Transformation Strategist and Planner, is set to speak at the 2006 SAMRA Convention to be held from 14 - 18 March at Dikhololo Game Lodge in the North West province. The theme of Chief Aimiuwu's presentation, 'Change or Die', deals with the enormous difference of the current globalised market from previous ones.
Prominent transformation strategist and planner to speak at SAMRA Convention - SAMRA
 Chief Lugard E Aimiuwu, a world renowned Transformation Strategist and Planner, is set to speak at the 2006 SAMRA Convention to be held from the 14th to the 18th of March at Dikhololo Game Lodge in the North West.
International advertising expert to speak at 2006 SAMRA Convention - SAMRA
 Professor John Philip Jones, of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in New York, will be one of the international guest speakers at SAMRA's 27th Annual Convention.
Western consumers still sceptical about quality of 'Made in China' and 'Made in Korea' labels - Synovate
Only one in eight respondents from the US and key markets in Europe think highly of the quality of products made in China and Korea, a recent Synovate survey showed.
SAMRA extends Convention early bird booking deadline - SAMRA
 SAMRA, the Southern African Marketing Research Association, has extended the deadline for the early bird bookings for the 2006 SAMRA Convention to the 10th of February.
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Consumers tend to take it for granted that the food they pack into their shopping trolleys is safe - it appears to be hygienically packed, it has date stamps and it is brightly on display in supermarkets. But is it? As Michael Broughton of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) points out: "Globalisation, changing weather patterns and the lack of information on food safety in South Africa are among the reasons why the CGCSA has launched an important new initiative to monitor food standards of the food supply chain to the benefit of consumers, the food industry and all stakeholders."
Food Safety at the top of the agenda
The cost of compliance with regulatory and trade requirements in the Food Safety arena is set to multiply in the immediate future. South African retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors are set to meet on 16 February 2006 on this pivotal issue.
Credit card spend 30% up
South African shop shelves were left empty this festive season with consumer spending at an all time high. This is supported by recent figures released by First National Bank (FNB) that illustrate that its credit card customers spent over R3 billion in retail stores in December; a 35% increase over the same period last year.
Kraft Foods launches new Côte d'Or Bouchée Noisettine
Kraft Foods South Africa has launched of new Côte d'Or Bouchée Noisettine - a luxurious new chocolate indulgence. "The launch is in line with Kraft Foods SA's commitment to growing the premium chocolate category through innovation and product visibility, as this category offers real growth opportunities," says William Dholongolo, Chocolate Brand Manager.
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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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Sponsorship | | SAA team sponsorship of the Cats - 2006 launch - MEGAPRO Marketing
 At a media launch held at Airways Park and attended by the Cats team, invited guests and the media, SAA President and CEO, Khaya Ngqula and CATS Chairman, Professor Jannie Ferreira launched the second year of the SAA Team Sponsorship of the Cats.
Celebrating twenty years of success - MEGAPRO Marketing
Founded in November 1986, by current Chairman, George Rautenbach, MEGAPRO introduced the concept of sports marketing to South Africa. Twenty years on, MEGAPRO enjoys a high level of credibility in the industry and is proud to hold a significant track record in the sport sponsorship and management arena.
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| | | African youth quiz Blair in MTV base exclusive
 African music television channel MTV base is to notch up a programming first by securing exclusive in-depth access to British Prime Minister Tony Blair during his forthcoming trip to Africa. Titled 'MTV base Meets Tony Blair', the programme will be shot in Johannesburg during the PM's trip to South Africa, giving African youth a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the British Prime Minister and the former G8 Chair.
Second series of Miracle Stories
Popular South African television series Kaelo - The Miracle Stories will be back on SA screens from 1 May in a second series of inspirational stories highlighting corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The series has a new 18h00 timeslot on Mondays on SABC 2, and will also be re-broadcast on SABC 1. Producers are currently researching and reviewing stories, and filming started this month.
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Events to diarise | | Get the most out of Franchising - Biznetwork, Select Ster Kinekor Theatres, 15 Feb
Riaan Fouché, director and chairman of the Franchise Association of Southern Africa's Membership Council and Brenda Macqueen, director at Franchize Directions discuss "franchising".
Writing Strategic Reports & Proposals - Knowledge Resources, CT, JHB, 16 Feb
This highly practical 2-day course, facilitated by an expert trainer, will equip you to turn your good idea into a convincing written form and be able to present it effectively.
JSE CIDA B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice Conference - Ownership Solutions, Johannesburg, 16 Feb
This one day high impact conference by the JSE and CIDA Empowerment Fund will give you the tools to critically evaluate your current empowerment initiatives against the dti's new Codes of Good Practice.
Effective Media Release writing - PRISA, Ferndale Randburg, 21 Feb
This programme wil focus on practical skills for writing a media release that makes news.
Search Engine Marketing Strategies - Perfin International, Cape Town, 21 Feb
Discover how SEO and other search engine strategies can increase traffic to your web site and result in more sales and profits.
2010 World Cup Seminar - KPMG, Johannesburg, 22 Feb
The Business of 2010 - challenges and opportunities of hosting the World Cup.
Public Relations Writing Skills - Media Mentors, Greenside, 22 Feb
This course is aimed at anyone who actually wants the media to read what they send...
Photography for Public Relations - PRISA, Ferndale Randburg, 23 Feb
The purpose of this programme is to provide the practitioner with a better understanding of the physics and chemistry involved in photography and the creative influence they can have on each picture.
Purchasing Management Diploma - Varsity College, Sandton, 25 Feb
Covering essential theory in purchasing management, this practical short learning programme is specifically designed to equip delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to the profitability of the organisation as a whole.
The Fundamentals of Effective Public Relations - IIR Training, Rosebank , 02 Mar
Learn how to utilise the 14 effective tools of PR.
The Tabloid Challenge - IAJ/InWEnt, Parktown, Johannesburg, 02 Mar
IAJ invites media workers, editors and journalists for an open panel discussion on tabloid journalism.
Radio Presenting Course - On Cue Communications, Randburg, 04 Mar
On Cue Communications, established in 1992 by South Africa's top presenters, offers a unique and comprehensive three-week radio course.
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Upcoming events | | | The Process of Writing a Brief - Vega School, Sandton, 13 FebThe Marketing Toolkit - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 13 FebBryce Courtenay Writing Workshop - The Centre for the Book, Cape Town, 13 FebWriter's Gym - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 13 FebInternet Marketing Strategies for 2006 - Perfin International, Pretoria, Jhb, East Rand, 14 FebLiving Standards Measurement (LSM) Workshop - MARFA, Johannesburg, 15 FebNegotiation Skills - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 15 FebPerformance Management for Service Delivery Excellence - IIR South Africa, Holiday Inn JHB International, 15 FebThe 2006 White Collar Crime Annual Summit - Top Conference and Events, Johannesburg, 15 FebMarketing 101 Workshop - Market Tree, Port Elizabeth, 16 Feb | More... Submit an event
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| | Traffic Controller - medium weight - Cape Town
Busy established retail studio needs medium traffic co-ordinator to schedule jobs into creative, set reviews, liaise with client service and repro houses, and photographer follow-up. Huge growth potential. - read more...
SFX Designer - Johannesburg
The Refinery has created a new department, Digital Cowboys, and is looking for an SFX Designer with knowledge of MAYA/3DMax, Flash, Web Design, Photoshop, After Effects to join them. - read more...
Data Analyst (AA Only) - Market Research - Cape Town
Highly accurate individual with a flair for software who can analyze projects, write questionnaire specs, reconstruct data and develop systems. Tertiary qualification & advanced database and programming skills essential. - read more...
Project Administrator - AA Only - Cape Town
Take responsibility for all Project administration within a pressurised Marketing research environment. Word, Excel, organisational skills & previous Administration experience essential. Update Timelines, compile trip plans, responsible for all Project documentation. - read more...
Telecoms/IT Marketing Manager – AA - Johannesburg
Management of industry, partner, product, PR/AR and direct marketing; produce and communicate strategic marketing plan; management of budgets; university degree; proven track record in international marketing and management. - read more...
Marketing Co-ordinator - Northriding
Maintain the company database after each campaign to ensure the effective execution of e-marketing campaigns;
educating and integrating with tele-sales to populate and keep current the company database. - read more...
E-marketing Co-ordinators - Cape Town
A leading Cape Town based, international online marketing company are seeking a number of key people to join their Ad Serving, E-Mail and Search Marketing teams. - read more...
Junior PR Consultant - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Ready for a big PR agency? Want to gain exceptional experience and build your career? A junior PR consultant required to primarily do media relations. Vibrant and dynamic team. - read more...
Strategic Marketing Assistant - Johannesburg
Assistant Planner to conduct desk research, analyse commissioned research and the competitive environment; assist in writing up of strategic marketing plans, present and participate in strategic workshops. - read more...
Research Analyst (EE Only) - Cape Town
Our large insurance client is looking for a Research Analyst. Apart from having a thorough understanding of research methodology you will combine this knowledge with broader marketing experience. - read more...
Junior Web Designer - Rosebank
Responsible for design maintenance across a broad spectrum of blue-chip clients. Liaison with Project Managers and Designers. 1-2 years web design experience; HTML, Photoshop & Flash. - read more...
Graphic Designer - Sandton
Growing Sandton-based brand communication agency with blue chip clients seeks a experienced designer to work on a wide range of projects across print and digital media. - read more...
Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Talented and self-motivated individuals wanted by well-known events management and PR company to sell exhibition space and sponsorships for a major event in Gauteng. Excellent opportunity for growth. - read more...
Motion Designer - Cape Town
The Orijin of a great career for talented motion designers:
Orijin New Media, one of South Africa's leading Broadcast & Motion Design companies, is urgently looking for experienced motion designers.
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Account Manager - PR - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Account Manager required for international brand. IT PR experience a huge advantage. Have the opporutunity to grow and develop in a leading international PR agency. - read more...
Public Relations Association Manager - Johannesburg
PRISA seeks an experienced small business/department manager with PR skills and a passion for the profession. Responsible for managing a membership/CPD team and implementing communication/PR strategy. - read more...
Business Development Manager - Johannesburg
Isilumko Staffing, a national staffing services company, seeks a business development manager at its Jhb office. The candidate should have experience in the Call Centre and/or Staffing industry. - read more...
PA to Directors/Marketing Manager - Johannesburg-Northern Suburbs
Reputable visual asset management company requires PA to
assist directors and marketing manager with promotions, administration and updating database. Co-ordinating diaries, handling telephone calls, typing, filing, correspondence, travel arrangements. - 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...
Senior PR Consultant - Cape Town
Ready to manage your own agency? Exciting opportunity for Account Director level candidate to move their career to the next level. Cape Town based. PR experience essential. - read more...
Senior PR Consultant - Acc Director Level - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Only the best need apply. Strong Account Director level PR consultant required for PR agency. Manage excellent and exciting brand. Excellent career move. Room to grow. Participate in EXCO decisions. - read more...
Radio Agency Sales Manager - Johannesburg
Manage and develop agency sales team. Must be passionate about and have an understanding of the youth market. Ideally the candidate will have 5 - 7 years agency sales experience. - read more...
Web Designer - Jhb North
My client is looking for a talented web designer who has drive and passion and able to work with minimal supervision. - read more...
Advertising Sales Executives - Johannesburg
Positions available with various media owners, encompassing trade and consumer magazines, daily and weekly newspapers, outdoor, consumer promotions... - read more...
Junior Sales Executive - AA - Sandton
For award winning media owner. Mimimum one year media sales experience, doing presentations to brand managers, marketing managers and media planners. Own transport essential. Strictly AA only. - read more...
Ad Sales Exec - Outdoor - North
Leading out-of-home company needs a dynamic, self motivated sales person with 2- 3 years sales experience. Computer literate, valid drivers license, own transport. Good interpersonal and negotiation skills. - read more...
3D Industrial Designer/Graphic Designer - Cape Town /Helderberg
3D Designer needed for point-of-sale company. Creative, innovative and dynamic way of thinking, experience with 3ds Max, Photoshop and Freehand essential. - read more...
Temporary Placements Consultant - Johannesburg
Studentwise, a national staffing services and promotions company, seeks a consultant for its temporary placements division at the Johannesburg office. The job involves recruitment, selection, placement of candidates and client service. - read more...
Account Manager - North
Are you a dynamic go-getter with a strong PR background ready to manage your client and team? - read more...
Jnr Graphic Designer - North
Great opportunity for a young passionate graphic designer who is ready to enhance their career by working in a versatile ad agency! - read more...
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