| No Comment |  It's the height of tourist season in Cape Town right now. The weather is great (most of the time); parliament is buzzing - particularly after that budget speech; there's all number of events planned to take advantage of the season; there's a tall sailing ship in the harbour along with a couple of cruise liners; not to mention the annual Design Indaba with all its international guests this week - it's extremely difficult to find accommodation in the city right now - yet for most of Sunday and part of Monday, the entire Western Cape has once again been without power or intermittent power supply for two days... expected to continue to Wednesday! And let's not even mention the excessive power cuts that Jo'burg's outdated electricity grid has subjected us to for the past year. The blame game is being played out nicely in the mainstream media, with 'angry' politicians sounding off at the electricity parastatal, particularly in the light (and I say this with extreme irony having endured an 18 hour long power cut this weekend) of the local elections next week. It makes for good copy... but what kind of message does this send to our foreign guests and business people? That we are a third world country? That we cannot cope with providing a consistent service to our own population? Business is criticizing the public holiday on 1 March as excessive - but what are these continued electricity cuts in our two biggest cities, Johannesburg and Cape Town, doing to our economy?
Have an 'illuminating' week! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
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Food Safety Initiative launched
Know your media
SABC, Media24 sign on as major sponsors for Loeries 2006
Net#work's TV ads ranked 5th in world
More magazines, same readers
SAARF releases sixth wave of RAMS for 2005
SA shines at World Press Awards
TV renaissance changes future of advertising
Nat Nakasa Award nominations open
Kagiso buys stake in Universal Print Group
Govt has no option but to ban liquor ads
Brewster toasts SAB premium brands
Last chance to enter Mondi Mag Awards
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22 to 24 February 2006
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A panel of experts has nominated 18 of the most beautiful objects in SA, with sponsorship by the Department of Arts and Culture, and the most beautiful of them all will be announced on Thursday 23 February by international designer and Design Indaba Conference speaker Tom Dixon.
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Marketing | | Are marketers making for odious odi's?
[Chris Moerdyk] Fact: cricket, like most sport is a business. Fact: one day internationals are very big, money-spinning businesses. Fact: like most successful international businesses, one day internationals are professionally marketed with vigour. Sponsorship deals are done, maximum gate receipts are targeted. And the most obvious fact of all - added value for sponsors depends entirely on maximum media coverage, particularly the number of hours of live television.
The lion does finally sleep
The late Solomon Linda has received legal recognition as co-author of the famous melody 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' and his heirs will receive appropriate compensation for past and future uses of the composition.
Best of Brian Berkman
PR-Net's founder and Cape Town publicist Brian Berkman has released his Best of the Best list, including short-form reviews collected from his writings in The Cape Times, GQ and Conde Nast House & Garden magazines as well as PR industry specific commendations like Best Hotel Publicist, Best launch Event and off-the-wall items like Best Hotel for A Secret Affair and Most Embarrassing Hotel Moment.
Marketing seminars offer new strategies
Leading local and international professors are collaborating to bring two marketing seminars to Cape Town this March. Run by the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB), the seminars will see experts offer guidance on marketing strategies and planning, with special attention to marketplace diversity and emerging economies.
The Body Shop gets a makeover
'Shop-Me' is a new in-store concept recently introduced by The Body Shop into its South African stores. The concept was launched in Europe last year to reflect the brand's market positioning and create a more contemporary look and feel.
Govt has no option but to ban liquor ads
[Chris Moerdyk] The recent announcement by health minister, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, that government will most likely be able to move ahead this year with alcohol abuse curbs - including banning advertising - comes as no surprise. What will also come as no surprise will be the reaction of the media and the ad industry to this announcement. Or rather, the almost complete lack of reaction. Just as they did when tobacco advertising was banned, the industry will simply roll over and play dead.
Happy Valentine's Day!
 Saatchi & Saatchi are helping spread the love around this Valentine's Day with cards designed especially for the children at the Red Cross Children's Hospital to give to their carers - the doctors, nurses, cleaners, theatre staff, and so on.
Mother City to be told Pitch Secrets - stratplanning.com
"I thought we had satisfied the Cape Town market," says Sid Peimer, somewhat surprised by the demand for Pitch Secrets in his hometown. It will run again (for the third time) in Cape Town this Thursday.
Prize indemnity cover for Cadbury, Chappies - Conceptualise
Conceptualise Promotions, South Africa's foremost supplier of prize indemnity insurance has provided mega-prize cover for two Cadbury South Africa promotions.
You can hang on to your business and still score BEE points - Big News
If you own, or part-own a business, small- or medium-sized, the new Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice will have given you something of a reprieve. You do not have to rush into selling off a share of your baby before you have found a good match.
Outsourcing: The risk of payment - Freelanza
A design studio outsourcing to a freelance graphic artist expects to receive value in the form of services rendered, and the freelancer expects value for his or her services in terms of the payment of money.
Consumer Insights and Winning Pitches - See the show - stratplanning.com
Sid Peimer's highly successful one-hour show/lecture/workshop kicks off again on the 21st Feb in Cape Town and the 27th & 28th in Johannesburg.
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Sowetan and Sunday World, formidable quality tabloids in South Africa's newspaper market, will be launching a hot new guide for the budget-wise consumer. Get Lucky is a minimum 8-page full colour supplement on how to maximise your shopping potential and will assist the economically empowered young black spender in making crucial purchase decisions.
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Advertising | | SABC, Media24 sign on as major sponsors for Loeries 2006
In a major move which will bring the very best in local advertising, communication and design into the homes of millions across South Africa, the organisers of the annual Loerie Awards have announced a partnership with national broadcaster SABC. In a related development, Media24, Africa's biggest publishing group, has committed to partner the Loeries for at least another three years.
Net#work's TV ads ranked 5th in world
Net#work BBDO has been ranked fifth in the 2005 Best Ads on TV global rankings for five of its award winning commercials. The closest SA contender was TBWA Hunt Lascaris, which was placed 23rd.
Standard Bank wins appeal against ASA
The Advertising Standard Committee (ASC) has ruled that Standard Bank can continue to use its 101% proudly South African advertising campaign. This follows an appeal by Standard Bank against an Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) Directorate ruling that the campaign was misleading.
Cape Town Opera hits a high note
Cape Town Opera has raised the curtain on its new advertising campaign 'Voice of the Nation' that aims to make opera more accessible to all South Africans from all walks of life.
A Mad Buzzing campaign
 A somewhat risqué roadside promotion by Mad Buzz involved attractive promoters tempting road users to 'Hoot if you're Horny' on Valentine's Day. The promotion literally stopped Johannesburg traffic, with motorists being rewarded for their hoots with a Mad Buzz Valentines Day Kit.
Daantije is dynamite in an Aveo
 Chevrolet puts its new Aveo to the test in its latest ad featuring Daantije Badenhorst, winner of popular Afrikaans programme Noot vir Noot and Flinkdink as the 'test dummy'.
Your greatest opponent is one you cannot see - Lowe Bull
 Recently, the world's leading sport's brand Nike launched its first HIV/AIDS campaign in South Africa, which included a hard-hitting television commercial, 'Greatest Opponent', produced by Lowe Bull and directed by Keith Rose of Velocity Films.
AMASA wants ideas
The Advertising and Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) is calling for input regarding topics of interest the industry considers important. If you have a topic in mind, which hasn't been investigated at AMASA's meetings, please send your suggestion to Lucille van Niekerk at lucille@beeld.com. Only topics relevant to the media, marketing, advertising and communication industries will be considered.
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 The Europ Assistance Group has launched a new brand identity designed to symbolise its global strategic plan through to the year 2010. The new identity has been launched in 33 countries where the Group has a Europ Assistance branded company and replaces the former logo which had not changed since 1963. All Europ Assistance communication tools and corporate identity have been redesigned and the Group has launched a totally renovated internet site.
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Cinema | | The Video Lab team celebrates Tsotsi - The Video Lab
 Tsotsi's director, Gavin Hood, paid tribute to The Video Lab team "who have always gone out of their way to ensure that we work we do in post is of the highest standard."
CineMARK's campaign for Land Rover as adventurous as the vehicle - Cinemark
 CineMARK's recent campaign for Land Rover was as exciting and adventurous as the trips that the vehicles themselves enable drivers to take.
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CRM | | It takes all sorts - Creative Incentives
Red Envelope, Africa's leading experience company launched its Valentine's packages with a trio of rather quirky and humorous commercials currently being aired on Jacaranda.
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Design | | Tomorrow's trends today
 Internationally renowned lifestyle and design trend forecaster Li Edelkoort is in Cape Town for Design Indaba, as well as a single reader presentation at the BMW Pavillion, V&A Waterfront, on Tuesday 28 February 2006 for Visi.
Redefining gold in Africa
 Gloo has been commissioned to redefine the corporate identity for The Gold Of Africa Museum. Based in Cape Town, the Gold Museum offers a unique educational journey through the history of Gold in Africa and is owned by Anglo Gold Ashanti.
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[Richard Edwards] The number of mobile phones with Internet connectivity will soon exceed that of PCs. As a result the mobile communications industry is gearing itself up to become the mainstream distribution platform for the entertainment world.
SA's biggest travel guide online
AA Travel Guides, South Africa's largest online accommodation and travel database, has gone live with a new upgraded version on www.aatravel.co.za
Turning Web visitors into customers
[Gary Terrazas] Search engine marketing is the latest buzzword in marketing circles. The innovators in the marketing world already know that search engine marketing is one of the most effective online strategies to increase a website's success rate. The next step is to master the art of visitor conversion.
Empowering SME Survey 2006
SME Survey, which tracks the sentiment, performance and needs of the small to medium enterprises (SME) market in South Africa, has concluded an empowerment deal with Bonngoe Capital, an advisory service relating to BEE and development.
Mobile Advertising goes full colour - Infectiousagent
 Cape Town based viral marketing agency, Infectiousagent, has added a new innovative offering to their basket of mobile goodies.
Durban-based Origin Design wins prestigious Red Sea resort contract - Orijin New Media Agency
 Durban-based design consultancy Origin Design, a division of the FCB Group, has been awarded a prestigious contract by the MA Kharafi Group, developer of the R7.5-billion Port Ghalib resort community on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
Another WebEasy content management winner for FLUX - FLUX
FLUX Interactive started the year 2006 with a bang, winning a tender for an Internet content management solution for ARC (Agricultural Research Council).
FNB extends InContact service to Namibia with Clickatell - Clickatell
First National Bank (FNB), one of the leading banks in Africa, has selected Clickatell, the world's premier mobile message carrier, to extend its InContact alert service to Namibia.
Corel introduces CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 - Direct Distribution Services
Corel Corporation has unveiled the latest version of its award-winning graphics suite, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3, with more than 40 new and enhanced features.
Low Fat Digital Communications launches new website and larger service offering - Low Fat Digital Communications
The new Low Fat website is up and running after considerable content revision. Apart from centralising the Low Fat range on one website, the re-launch became necessary due to huge expansion in the Low Fat product range in the last few months.
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Education and Training | | Building business education in Africa
An Association of African Business Schools (AABS) has been formed to promote excellence in business and management education. SA Professor Nick Binedell, director of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), has been elected as the first chairperson of the AABS, formally established in October 2005.
Call centre training - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
In any efficient organization, often the voice on the other end of the phone is the client's first and most important point of contact. The call centre agent thus becomes the all-important voice of the organization.
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Eventing | | Wining and dining in the Cape
The Western Cape is to host South Africa's first Wine and Food Tourism conference at Nelson's Creek Wine Estate in Paarl on 10 to 12 April 2006. Wine Tourism generates approximately R4-billion in revenue per annum and supports approximately 198 000 jobs, making it a significant contributor to the economy of the Western Cape.
Soapbox launches Cradle of Humankind Maropeng Visitors Centre - Soapbox Studio
Soapbox Studio launched Maropeng, the Cradle of Humankind's official Visitor's Centre, with an event that was both enlightening and celebratory.
New S-Class features well received at launch - Black Inc.
 "Being ahead" was the main theme when the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class was officially unveiled in KZN to customers and key business people, in an event of sheer elegance, style and sophistication.
Reading Matters
The Cape Town Book Fair is hosting a series of workshops and discussions to explore the issues and challenges faced by writers, publishers and book-related industries in Africa today. A number of well known literary, publishing, cultural and media figures are taking part in the workshops and debates. The programme is kept updated on the Fair website: www.capetownbookfair.com
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Exhibitions | | For sale: Gallagher Estate
The recent acquisition by Hosken Consolidated Investments of a controlling stake in Johnnic Holdings has caused great conjecture within the exhibition industry as HCI now controls both Gallagher Estate through Johnnic Holdings and the Sandton Convention Centre through their controlling interest in Tsogo Sun.
Markex 2006 struts in Businesswear
A new dimension has been added to Markex & World of Events this year: The Businesswear Showcase exhibition, a dedicated showcase of business clothing for the corporate market, takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre between 6-8 June and at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 26-28 July.
Homemakers Expo inspires - Homemakers Fair
 The ever-popular home lifestyle show Homemakers Expo will take place at the Coca Cola Dome from 23 to 26 February and promises to inspire homeowners. This show boasts market-leading home lifestyle companies on more than 620 stands, covering a massive 16 000m², making this the biggest and most comprehensive home lifestyle show in the country.
Your Baby Show 2006 - The marketing event for pregnancy, baby and parenting products/services - Your Baby Show
Your Baby Show 2006 has already signed up over 120 exhibitors for its second annual show being held from 11-14 May 2006 at The Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate.
Homemakers Expo marketing campaign explores inspiration - Homemakers Fair
 This year the Johannesburg Homemakers Expo will open its doors for the thirteenth time. This show organised by Homemakers Media Holdings has become an established brand epitomising home enhancement.
Sandton hosts Meetings Africa
More than 80 internationally hosted buyers in the business tourism industry - from countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the UK and the USA - will be at the Meetings Africa exhibition on 27 and 28 February at the Sandton Convention Centre. Meetings Africa will be presented in conjunction with the Gauteng Tourism Authority and in association with the Johannesburg Convention Bureau and South African Tourism. International buyers will be sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Non-members welcome at EXSA conference
The EXSA conference scheduled to take place on 9 March 2006 at Glenburn Lodge, alongside the AGM on 10 March, will now include non-members in order to allow more industry players to benefit from the event. The member-only AGM on day two is free of charge to all members. For the conference programme and pricing, please contact EXSA on +27-11-805-7272 or exsa@exsa.co.za.
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Magazines | | More magazines, same readers
SAARF CEO Paul Haupt says the apparent decrease in magazine readership noted in the SAARF AMPS 2005 survey has been misinterpreted and is really the result of the magazine pie being sliced differently.
Last chance to enter Mondi Mag Awards
The 2005 Mondi Magazine Awards close on Friday 17 February 2006. The awards are open to all journalists, columnists, critics, designers, photographers and illustrators working on any magazines published in South Africa.
The evolution of Saltwater Girl beyond print - Saltwater Girl
 Over the past four years SWG magazine has grown into both the thought and circulation leader in the female youth market. This has been achieved by monitoring market demands and ensuring that we are in a position to service those demands before anyone else does. We pride ourselves in being able to pass this competitive advantage on to our advertising partners.
Obrigado - The Publishing Partnership
 Vida e caffè, South Africa's premium espresso bar chain, now has an equally innovative and progressive magazine with which to entertain its loyal clientele.
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 The Guy Stubbs photographic library has its official launch set for 28 February, when it will make over 65 000 images with a distinctly SA look and feel available to image buyers across the world.
SA shines at World Press Awards
 Halden Krog, Chief Photographer for Beeld, is one of five South African photographers to walk away with a global accolade from the World Press Photography Awards. Halden was awarded third place in the nature category for his compelling tsunami disaster visuals.
Nat Nakasa Award nominations open
Print Media SA's Media Freedom Committee, SANEF and the Nieman Society of Southern Africa are now accepting nominations for the 2006 Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity.
Kagiso buys stake in Universal Print Group
Kagiso Strategic Investments (Pty) Ltd (KSI), a subsidiary of Kagiso Trust Investments (Pty) Ltd (KTI), has bought a 20% stake in the Universal Print Group (Pty) Ltd (UPG), South Africa's leading black-owned and operated commercial print company. This shareholding interest adds another dimension to the already impressive Kagiso portfolio and further contributes to the ongoing corporatisation of the Universal Print Group.
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| | | Five SA photographers feature in World Press Photo 2006 - Vulindlela Communications
 Sydney Seshibedi of the Sunday Times, Joao Silva of the New York Times, Pieter Hugo of Corbis, Hayne Robinson of PhotoWire Africa, and Halden Krog of Beeld, are among the winners of this most prestigious annual international competition in press photography.
Isolezwe records phenomenal growth - The Inc
 The phenomenal growth of the Zulu-language tabloid Isolezwe - 32% year-on-year since the 2002 launch date - continues unabated with average daily sales of 100 000 now well within range.
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| | | ESCape Town - Outdoor Exchange
 Motorists travelling into Cape Town on the N1/Marine Drive and N2 Eastern Boulevard may well have spotted billboards with graffiti sprayed over them, in such a way that the original caption: "Cape Town" has been transformed to read: "ESCape Town".
Merafe buys Nameplate
Airport advertising company Clear Channel Merafe has purchased a 100% interest in the Nameplate Centre Group from Clear Channel Independent. Nameplate manufacture and supply road traffic signs, silk-screen printing and enamel signs, symbolic safety signs, decals, self adhesive labels and road-type furniture to SA and sub-Saharan Africa. Directors of the Group will include Barry Sayer, Malcolm Uria, Veronica Khan, Cleopas Nsibande and James Scott.
Toilet humour Carey style
 The new Jim Carey comedy 'Fun with Dick and Jane' is being launched in washrooms across the country through Primedia Unlimited subsidiary The Letter Corporation (TLC). The Bonnie and Clyde type movie is utilizing TLC's infrastructure at Ster Kinekor cinemas, bars and restaurants, to maximise awareness of the release.
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Printing | | Creative Beginnings — A hands-on innovative approach to artmaking for adults and children - STE Publishers
[Lindy Anne Solomon]  STE Publishers, in conjuction with the Curriculum Development Project, has just published Creative Beginnings. While primarily aimed at those working with children under eight years old, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore their creativity.
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The Cape Town World Cinema Festival (CTWCF) will host a film studio at the Design Indaba on 24 and 25 February 2006 bringing an awesome lineup of mostly local films, but at the same time adding a twist of international flavour, to this creative platform.
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[Azelle Evans]  The success of public relations is dependent on a number of factors, but most PR practitioners would agree that the critical success factor is an effective and mutually beneficial relationship between the PR consultant and the media.
Brewster toasts SAB premium brands
After winning the account to launch premium Italian beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro last year, Marcus Brewster Publicity has signed up the entire South African Breweries Limited stable of premium beer brands.
Nurture your staff - The Write Co introduces the new business writing suite - The Write Co.
Don't fool yourself. First impressions do count. And often that first impression is shown on a communication between a member of your company and your client.
Mitigating a media crisis - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
Recently, I got call from a contact in the corporate arena who had been appointed as communications executive of a well-known local organization. Desperate for some advice, he told me about the threat to his company from a newspaper story about to publish.
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The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has released the sixth and final SAARF Radio Audience Measurement Survey (RAMS) wave for 2005. Although results in the most were comparable to those of the fifth wave, the significant factor was an increase in total radio listening levels across the week of nine minutes on an average day during this period.
Radio Today is rocking
Independent community radio station 1485am Radio Today has a new rock music line-up. Joining Rockit Scientist Leon Economides are well-known rock, blues and jazz presenters Chris Prior (the Rock Professor), Phil Wright (the Metalhead), Rafe Lavine (Hot Dog Radio) and David Blood (In your Vein).
Heart 104.9 re-launch party - Heart 104.9
Cape Town's favourite radio station, Heart 104.9 had their official re-launch party at Ignite in Camps Bay on Monday, 13th February.
Cape radio on the move
Primedia's flagship Cape radio stations KFM 94.5 and 567mw CapeTalk have moved to new combined premises in Cape Town. Now housed in Suite 7d, Somerset Square, Highfield Road, Greenpoint, the stations can be contacted on +27-21-446-4700.
Van Rooyen withdraws from debate
The much anticipated rugby presidency debate scheduled on Jacaranda 94.2 between incumbent President, Brian Van Rooyen and the man opposing him, KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union President Oregan Hoskins has been cancelled due to the last minute withdrawal of van Rooyen. Van Rooyen advised the station 24 hours before the debate that he has to attend a meeting in Dublin.
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The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) has launched its long-awaited Food Safety Initiative (FSI). There is a notable gap between South Africa and global practices in food safety and the CGCSA has taken the responsibility to establish the FSI as an appropriate structure to address food safety in South Africa.
Free retail seminars from Universal
The Universal Print Group, point-of-purchase / marketing at-retail provider to the FMCG sector in SA, will be hosting a series of seminars around the country during the first week of April, presented by international industry specialists Richard Blatt, president and chief executive officer and Sean Simmons, general manager for global development, of POPAI - the Global Association for Marketing at-Retail.
Did you know...
Did you know... Chappies is SA's No.1 selling bubblegum and has been voted an iconic SA brand with brand awareness of over 80%. Did you know... Chappies sells five million pieces of Chappies bubblegum each day. Did you know... Chappies is 50 years old and is introducing new marketing and promotional activity to push the brand to new heights as one of the best loved bubblegums around.
Stellar organic wines
Last year Namaqualand's Stellar Winery clinched the Woolworths Innovation Award for its No Sulphur-Added Chenin Blanc, made from organically grown grapes. The team has now added two No-Sulphur-Added red wines - Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and Merlot 2005 - to its range, also available at Woolworths stores. The demand for organic and SO2 free wines in the American market has prompted Stellar to export its range.
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Sponsorship | | GREE air conditioners keep it cool in Torino - MSC Sports
Throughout 2005, the sports marketing company, Momentous Sports Corporation brought the Supersport viewer top brands such as RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers, Outsurance and BidVest. Now MSC is proud to bring you the first winning partnership of this year: GREE air conditioners and the Winter Olympics 2006.
@lantic back the Pumas
@lantic Internet Services has announced that it is to re-assume its sponsorship of the Pumas rugby team. The Pumas beat the Falcons last year to win SA rugby's first division and are hoping to gain entry to the 8-team Currie Cup competition this year. @lantic has a customer base of more than 38 000 and more than 150 franchisees around the country.
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[Stanley Edwards] Television is experiencing a renaissance, which is great news for viewers but a challenging gauntlet for advertisers as technology allows viewers to break free from the broadcaster's iron grip - the prime-time schedule where watching the programmes we love comes at the cost of being subjected to endless reruns of often mind-numbing adverts.
AD MAD responses generate interesting results - Red Cherry Television
Born from the company's existing TV and Radio brands (ADS UP, WOT'Z UP and SPOT ON), AD MAD encourages a usually static audience to interact with the commercials on screen.
MTV base turns 1
To celebrate its first birthday next week, pan-African music channel MTV base has declared Wednesday 22 February 2006 as the official 'MTV base DAY'. To mark 365 music-filled days since MTV base's African debut, the network has filled its schedule with a special day of programming that encapsulates everything that's good about Africa's MTV channel. To see a preview of clips from the show on MTV2 (USA), visit www.mtv2.com/#series/20093.
Bafta awards screened live in SA
BBC Prime brings you the Orange British Academy Film Awards live on Sunday 19 February 2006 at 11pm. The awards, run by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), are regarded as a good early indicator of the winners on Oscar night and will be celebrating the best in film with Jake Gyllenhal (Brokeback Mountain) and Reese Witherspoon (Walk The Line). The full list of nominations can be viewed at www.bafta.org.
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Gallery | | ''Being ahead'' with the new MB S-class
 
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Forums | | Employers to be held accountable for piracy
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New accounts | | Inspiration transformation - more infoThe Michelangelo Towers in Sandton's CBD has awarded exclusive advertising rights to Primall Media.FusionDesign goes topless - more infoRTA communicates the better life for African Life - more info
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Events to diarise | | Advanced Editing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 21 Feb
Take your basic editing skills to the next level with our course in advanced editing.
B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice Commentary Workshop - Empowerdex's EMvision Network, JHB, Sandton, 22 Feb
Shape Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment regulations by contributing to the Codes of Good Practice commentary process before time runs out.
Public Relations Writing Skills - Media Mentors, Greenside, Johannesburg, 22 Feb
Aimed at those working in the public relations or communications fields, who have to produce press releases on a regular basis.
Introduction to Market Research Workshop - Market Tree, Riverside Estates, Hout Bay, 24 Feb
A full-day introductory workshop on Market Research - a must for business owners and decision-makers.
Writing for the Print Media: make money freelancing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 25 Feb
Whether its glossy magazines, trade magazines or e-zines, there is a strong market for freelance writing, and an opportunity to sell stories internationally as well as locally.
MS Publisher Course - Connie & Machete Consultants, Randpark Ridge, 27 Feb
Publisher is a powerful tool used to create an exciting look for almost any type of publication.
Afrodyllic Jamboree - Guy Stubbs Photography, Irene, Pretoria, 28 Feb
Join us for a dop & a chop and enjoy some lekker music to celebrate the launch of our photographic library and website.
PRISA March Workshops - PRISA, Ferndale, Randburg, 02 Mar
PRISA presents their March 2006 workshops which include: Running a profitable Communication Consultancy; Crisis Communication; CSI and sponsorship; Protocol & Etiquette; and BEE in an SME environment.
Part-time Public Relations Practice Course - PRISA / ProVox, Randburg, 06 Mar
Add to your qualifications and experience as a professional Public Relations Practitioner and enrol for a short course in a certificate in Public Relations Practice.
Leadership - from Effectiveness to Greatness on a Transforming Continent - Durban, 13 Mar
Dr Covey will share with us his latest leadership findings from his new book The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness.
Grammar for Business - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 14 Mar
This workshop concentrates on up-skilling editors and writers alike, and every delegate will leave with the knowledge that grammar is a tool that can be used very effectively every day.
SOCAP Breakfast Event - Johannesburg, 15 Mar
Communicating with your customers, getting feedback, understanding the gaps and helping customers to understand the true value of what you do... and preparing for when it all goes wrong.
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Upcoming events | | | National Credit Bill - Excellante International, Johannesburg, 20 FebWriting Creatively for Corporate Publications - IAJ, Johannesburg, 20 FebWriters Write - The Write Co, Sandton, 20 FebBrainstorming & CopyCat - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 20 FebMicrosoft Powerpoint Course - Connie & Machete Consultants, Randpark Ridge, 20 FebBreakfast with retail expert David Jones - , Park Hyatt, Rosebank, Jhb, 21 FebKid Power - IQPC, Johannesburg, 21 FebKey Account Management for Sustainable Advantage (KAMSA) - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 21 FebMS Word 2000 Intermediate & Advanced - Execuprime Training, Sandton, 21 FebEffective Media Release writing - PRISA, Ferndale Randburg, 21 Feb | More... Submit an event
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| | Brand Manager (Radio/TV) - Johannesburg
Create public awareness of Corporate Brand across various TV/Radio brands by optimising brand strategy & integrating brand name usage, thus increasing viewership & audience loyalty. FMCG Snr Brand Management exp an advantage. - read more...
Afrikaans Event Co-ordinator (BEE) - Pretoria
Fluent Afrikaans and English speaking Event Co-ordinator required for radio station. Network with clients, pitch for events and sponsorships. Develop research programme, branding and merchandising plans. Listeners' queries. Own transport. BEE applicants. - read more...
PHP Developer - Centurion
Sound Idea Productions is looking for a programmer fluent in the following core technologies: PHP; ASP; SQL; XML. - read more...
Graphic Designer/Web Designer - Pietermaritzburg
If you are a red hot designer with a passion for advertising, initiative and experience in Photoshop, Freehand, Dreamweaver and web apps, send us your CV and samples of work. - read more...
Sales Manager: Radio - Free State & N. Cape
Maximize sales revenue & increase market share for Radio Business Development Sales within the Free State & N. Cape Region, through efficient day-to-day management of the regional Sales & Marketing office. - read more...
Human Resources Consultant: Radio - Johannesburg
Render a one-stop professional HR service. Educate staff on policies & procedures, recruitment, disciplinary & grievance processes, annual workplace skills plan, labour relations, employee wellness issues, labour legislation. - read more...
Editor and Sub-editor - Johannesburg
Editor on small monthly trade mag in bulk handling sector and subbing of other mags in the fold. Company runs five magazines and is based in Randburg. - read more...
Advertising Sales Executive x 2: Radio - East London / Port Elizabeth
Two experienced media sales execs, with a passion for radio, required for PE and EL regions. Must have media sales experience and own transport. New business development skills - read more...
Traffic Controller - Cape Town
Junior to medium level traffic controller required for an established, dynamic communications agency. Duties include scheduling jobs into creatives, setting up reviews, liaising with client service & repro house. Following up with photographers & printers. - read more...
Events Manager - Jhb
This position requires an experienced events person who can project manage like there is no tomorrow. - read more...
Snr Marketing Services Exec (Media Planning) - Johannesburg
Passionate about Broadcasting? Media planning your forte? Strong Strategic Thinker. 6 month contract exists for an experienced Media Planner/Marketing Services Exec with good Telmar, Adex knowledge. Urgent! Start immediately. - read more...
Retail Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Experienced newspaper retail sales exec urgently required. Must have a solid understanding of the advertising industry. New business development skills (face-2-face and cold-calling). Own transport. - read more...
Marketing Production Specialist - Northriding
Opportunity to join a professional services/soft skills training organisation and assist the Marketing Manager with strategic directives aimed at specific market segments and integrating campaigns with the website. - read more...
Recruitment Consultant - Sandton
A national recruitment agency seeks a perm placement consultant. Job entails full recruitment function + client services. 2yrs proven track record ess. Basic + excellent commission. - read more...
Freelance Advertising Sales Exec - B2B Title - Johannesburg
Johannesburg-based Blue Planet Media seeks a mid- to heavy-weight freelance advertising sales executive for a dynamic and exciting B2B title. - read more...
Web Developer - Rosebank
Dynamic & talented programmer? Know Java, Oracle, MS SQL, ASP, JavaScript and HTML? Drop us a line - we may have an opportunity for you. - read more...
National Business Development Manager - Jhb or Cape Town
National Business Development Manager for sales promotions agency, based in either CT or JHB. - read more...
Public Relations Executive - Cape Town
Cape Grace Hotel on Cape Town's Waterfront seeks Public Relations Executive. 3 years experience preferably in hospitality/tourism; PR diploma/degree; extensive media relations.
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DTP & Creative Hero - Cape Town
We are looking for a DTP/Creative person with a strong design ethic to help our team of marketing, insight and brand specialists bring their world to life. - read more...
Manager - Johannesburg
TGI is starting its fourth year in South Africa and now needs to appoint a Manager to take over the day-to-day operational responsibilities of this fast growing business. - read more...
FMCG Brand Manager – AA - Johannesburg North
Multinational requires a brand manager with FMCG experience to manage a portfolio of leading brands within their stable. - read more...
Junior Media Buyer and Planner - Parkhurst
The successful applicant will be responsible for media buying and negotiations, as well generating material chase lists. Some entry level planning and changes to media plans may also be required. - read more...
Group Head - Johannesburg
Integrated creative solutions for a variety of brands. Your talent must extend to inspiring creativity, motivating your teams, enticing clients. Great concept and design ability in promotions and direct. - read more...
Manager External Communication - Johannesburg
Report to GM Public & Corporate Affairs. Provide external communications service to the Group. Positive public image with key stakeholders & media. CSI, Event Management, Special Projects, Brand Management, Budgets, Supervise Staff. - read more...
Website Content Manager (Deputy Director) - Pretoria
The successful incumbent will manage and co-ordinate the updating, maintenance, development and improvement of information on the Government portal, and contribute to the quality of other government websites. - read more...
Mid-weight Conceptual Art Director - Cape Town
Do you have a sharp conceptual mind and a few years experience in an above-the-line environment? Our client is looking for a brilliant art director. - read more...
Creative Director (Writer) - Fourways
Small team passionate about big ideas and great work needs inspiration from someone who will lead by example. Largely below-the-line. - read more...
Motion Graphics, Multimedia Creative Specialist - Cape Town
Our client is looking for a multimedia designer who has extensive experience in new media design, web design and motion graphics. Your passion for new technology and visual aesthetics. - read more...
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