| No Comment |  What an awesome day for the movie industry in South Africa as Tsotsi is recognized as the Best Foreign Film at the Oscars! It warms the heart on this freezing near-Winter's day in Jo'burg! And again, to our clients: thank you for your patience during the continued power cuts in Cape Town business areas. Our team has become even more virtual than usual, with the Cape Town office emptying regularly as everyone follows the power! These days we are so reliant on electricity, particularly in most businesses where even the phones get taken down with electronic switchboards. Capetonians are getting quite resourceful I hear, rallying to the cause with hints and tips on how to cope, keeping flasks filled with hot water (thanks mom!), trading up (or down) to gas, and making their jobs more mobile by working from hotel lobbies and coffee shops (with power, like at The Waterfront) - street vendors are also apparently doing a roaring trade in car cellphone chargers. And as a regular reader from Nigeria says: Welcome to Africa and if any of us would like "tutorials on How to do Without Power Much of the Time", he would be happy to assist!
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, Editor editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Celebrations as Tsotsi wins Best Foreign Language Film Oscar
The democracy of design
Call for SA SADC Media Awards entries
New film festival for Cape
5FM's Zee takes a hike
Johannesburg Press Club newsmaker is Manuel
Metro FM appoints new station manager
Private property expands into print
New DMA takes shape
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Marketing | | Recognising special women
The search for South Africa's most inspiring and outstanding women in 2006 is underway: The Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award this year celebrates its eleventh anniversary in a year that has special significance for South African women.
Publicity at the heart of CSI Initiatives
[Chantal Rutter] Corporate Social Responsibility is an investment. It has strategic value because it builds on the perception that a company cares for the people in its field of operation. The company's business expertise, or capital, assists government on delivering its national development objectives. It assists NPO's (Non Profit Organisations) in depending less on single donor funding. It prioritises problems and solutions by funding initiatives that improve lives.
'Happier' South Africans went to the polls
South Africans feel their country is doing a lot better than a year ago when it comes to education, business prospects, media freedom and gender equality, according to data released this week by FutureFact 2006.
New DMA takes shape
 The Direct industry has mobilised and made huge progress in the last three months since the "kick-off" meeting at the end of November 2005. A number of working sub-committees have been formulated and each is vigorously addressing various aspects required in the significant task of setting up a new industry body for direct marketers and annual awards to recognize excellence in the industry, says Michelle Perrow, Direct Marketing Industry Co-ordinator.
How not to increase voter turn out
[Abey Mokgwatsane]  Are you voting in the upcoming local government election? If the 2005 HSRC survey is anything to go by, 60% of you will be exercising your civil duty on 1 March. This figure is a decent margin higher compared to the last two local elections that were 48% and 49% for 2000 and 1995/6 respectively.
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Advertising | | King James grabs the Pendorings
It's not always easy to convince advertisers to advertise in Afrikaans, but when you succeed, the reward and the recognition are very sweet: This is the idea and concept that won King James (Johannesburg) the Pendoring campaign for 2006.
Switch launches Through-The-Line Advertising
The Switch Design Group has launched Switch Through-the-Line Advertising, bringing a full advertising service to the branding and design group's client base.
FCB Africa agencies dominate Gecko Awards - FCB South Africa
Two agencies from the FCB Africa network dominated the 'Other African Countries' section of the 2006 Gecko Awards recently. The Gecko Awards are Namibia's premier annual advertising award event.
New commercial for Rape Crisis a loaded gun - The Jupiter Drawing Room
 2800 women are raped each day. This is the simple statement flashed on screen at the close of the latest Rape Crisis "Real Men Don't Rape" advertisement, a commercial offering from critically acclaimed South African director, Sheilla Khubeka of Suburban Films.
Sparletta saves the day - Lowe Bull
 Lowe Bull recently created a print advertising campaign for Sparletta that certainly does tug at the heart strings.
A tot above the rest - Lowe Bull
 Take an existing brand and give it a fresh, more contemporary look without alienating the existing and loyal brand following. Not an easy task, but Lowe Bull rose to the challenge with the redesign of the Russian Bear packaging.
The Apprentice speaks out
 Zanele Batyashe, winner of The Apprentice, is speaking at the next AMASA meeting in Cape Town on 8 March 2006. Batyashe will share her insights into the reality TV phenomenon and how winning the competition has shaped her career in marketing. The meeting takes place at the Winchester Mansions Hotel at 5.30pm. Contact Marc Frampton at marcf@etv.co.za for further details.
Ryk on the rise
 As the new brand ambassador for Aramis Lab Series, Olympic champion Ryk Neethling is scheduled to appear in dozens of titles over the next few months. Matthew Growdon, Brand General Manager for Aramis, says Ryk epitomises the modern South African male, who is smart, successful and takes time to ensure that he looks his best at all times: "Ryk is a man's man, while he appeals to the modern woman of today as the ultimate dream guy."
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| | | Protecting your brand
 Almost all businesses have one or more brands, but they are often inadequately protected and their potential for providing opportunities for future profit is widely underestimated. Brands, through promotion and use, acquire significance in distinguishing the source or origin of goods or services from others in the marketplace, says Irshaad Mohideen of the Durban law firm Garlicke & Bousfield.
An Apple for the student, not the teacher - Vega School
 In February, the Jozi campus of Vega, The Brand Communications School, celebrated its seventh annual graduation at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Vega multimedia whiz kid - Vega School
 Vega final year multimedia student, Khayalethu Mtshali, took top honours at this year's Construction New Media Awards held at the annual International Design Indaba in Cape Town. He scooped not only the Top Student award but also the Grand Prix beating all industry professionals in the category.
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Cinema | | Celebrations as Tsotsi wins Best Foreign Language Film Oscar
 There were celebrations across South Africa and the local film and production industry today, Monday, 6 March 2006, as South Africa's official entry for the 2006 Academy Awards, Gavin Hood's 'Tsotsi', walked away with the coveted Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Tsotsi a box office hit
There will be many on tenderhooks on Sunday night/Monday morning when the Oscars are announced, 6 March 2006, no more so than all those involved in the South African Foreign Film category nomination: Tsotsi. After four weeks, South African drama, Tsotsi, has grossed over R2.5 million on the local circuit. It maintained its position on the SA Top 10 and held onto its number 3 position on the Cinema Nouveau circuit.
Cinemas open on voting day
 South Africans will get to vote not once, but twice on Wednesday 1 March. Citizens can vote in the Municipal Elections, but they can also have their say in the 'Oscars Elections' run by Ster-Kinekor as part of the Howzit Hollywood campaign. Movie-goers get to vote on www.sterkinekor.com for the picture, actors or director they think should take the statue. South Africa's choices will be published after the 78th Academy Awards and Oscar memorabilia will be up for grabs.
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Design | | The democracy of design
[Terry Levin] What is the difference between a handmade leather sandal and the footwear that made an imprint on the moon? None, according to Amsterdam-based, Satyendra Pakhalé, speaking on the final day of Design Indaba 9 a week ago. They both have equal human value. Ironically they are both low tech.
The anatomy of design
[Terry Levin] Jupiter Drawing Room stalwart, Ross Chowles, opened the last day of Design Indaba 9 this year (DI9) and shared know-how from his forthcoming book, due for release later this year, on how to start and run a successful design agency.
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| | | Vodacom introduces new 079 number range
As from 1 March 2006, Vodacom has officially added the 079 number range to its network, to ensure sufficient capacity for future growth. "The 079 number range enables Vodacom to accommodate its fast growing customer base in South Africa," says Shameel Joosub, Managing Director of Vodacom South Africa.
Cellphone inventor Martin Cooper to visit Jo'burg
"Evolving Africa's Broadband" is the theme of the first iBurst Global Forum to be held in Africa. Hosted by Wireless Business Solutions (WBS), it takes place March 8 - 10, 2006, in Johannesburg. ICT heavyweight, Dr Martin Cooper, Arraycomm Chairman and inventor of the world's first handheld cellphone, will be present to add his insights.
Am I hot... or not?
Rate 'n Date is a new service launched last week by mobile services company LuckyMobile, that allows people to MMS photos of themselves to join@ratendate.co.za. Photos are then rated by other cellphone users on a scale of 1 to 10.
SkillPod.com launches series of new games with added features - Forge
Online gaming portal, SkillPod.com, has introduced 16 exciting new premium online games and a new Game Challenges feature, adding yet another great value add to its ever increasing offering.
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| | | Defining the difference - Unplugged
Part of award-winning creative solutions company Unplugged Architects' corporate social investment initiative is the launch an internship programme for students currently in their final year of study, or who have successfully completed a degree or tertiary qualification.
Forgiveness flash fiction competition - SoulCircle
Johannesburg's Forgiveness Festival happens in March with a remarkable exhibition of photographs and stories that tell the story of reconciliation. Writers are urged to participate in this festival by crafting their own forgiveness story.
The teamwork experience - From survive mode to thrive mode - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
It's difficult to find work places that exemplify teamwork. Institutions such as schools, our family structures and recreational pastimes all seem to emphasize winning, being the best and always coming out on top. Workers are rarely raised in environments that emphasize true collaboration.
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Eventing | | A heady launch for ''Hair That Moves'' from The Event Production Company - The Event Production Company
 The Event Production Company turned up the beat for a fabulously funky Sunsilk launch at The Sandton Convention Centre on the evening of Sunday 19 February.
Arts in the city
The Mother City's official arts, culture and heritage festival kicks off on Monday 6 March and this year the focus is on the Cape Town International Performing Arts Festival, a 19 day multi-cultural extravaganza of contemporary dance, theatre, comedy, poetry and music, held at 12 of Cape Town's top music and theatre venues. The festival programme is available on the website www.capetownfestival.co.za.
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Exhibitions | | Meetings Africa puts business tourism on the map
A record number of some 1500 people visited Africa's biggest business tourism exhibition, Meetings Africa this week. This is nearly 100% higher than the first-day figures last year. The two-day exhibition held at the Sandton Convention Centre is a one-stop-shop for people involved in corporate events and travel.
Exhibitions go 3D
The 3D Group has added a new company to its portfolio of companies specialising in stand design, building, furniture hire, portable displays and electrical fittings. The new company, known as 3D Shell, will partner with show organisers to create memorable exhibitions by going 'beyond the box' - or shell. 3D Shell will encourage organisers to take a fresh look at floor plans, design themes and logos.
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Magazines | | Private property expands into print
Private Property Listings (PPL), South Africa's property website and commission-free real-estate service, has stepped over into print with the launch this month of their new Private Property magazine. The 112 page launch edition showcases more than 800 properties that are for sale privately by the owners, and includes some full page development advertisements, as well as tips and articles written by property experts.
Fynproe: Wine talk for Afrikaners
 New Afrikaans wine magazine Fynproe, published by WineLand Publications, will be hitting the shelves in March 2006. The concept for the magazine arose from the growing interest among Afrikaans speakers in wine and the associated lifestyle elements.
The sweet Taste of success
 The latest ABC figures (July - December 2005) for New Media Publishing's customer title Woolworths TASTE magazine show that the magazine has the highest percentage growth within the food and décor category.
SoccerLife soars - Momentous Sports Corporation
SoccerLife Magazine, the lifestyle, soccer magazine published by Johncom Media has shown a 56% increase in circulation for the period July - Dec '05 to 27304.
Youth vote seventeen
 According to the latest ABC results (July - December 2005), seventeen has jumped 5 047 copies from the previous period to achieve a figure of 38 201. Michael Bester, seventeen's associate publisher, says the key to seventeen's success is that it provides readers with the best editorial content available, 11 times a year - unlike other youth brands that publish less frequently.
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| | | Call for SA SADC Media Awards entries
The South African Chapter of the SADC Media Awards is calling for entries from journalists and media practitioners to the 2006 SADC Media Awards Competition, which honours excellence in journalism in the region.
Telling stories with Hochschild
Following the success of last year's Narrative Journalism Conference, this year's event, co-hosted by the Nieman Society of Southern Africa and Wits University's School of Journalism, will take place on 27 - 28 March 2006, with award-winning author Adam Hochschild as key speaker under the theme 'Telling Africa's Stories'.
Johannesburg Press Club newsmaker is Manuel
The Johannesburg Press Club has overwhelmingly voted "the South African Economy" under the stewardship of Finance Minister Trevor Manuel as "Newsmaker 2005".
Sandra Gordon launches Iconic Group
A new full service communications group, Iconic, was launched by Sandra Gordon, ex-CEO of Sasani and Primedia Publishing and the publisher of The Media magazine, last week.
Entries close for ICT awards
The 2006 Telkom Information and Communication Technology Journalist of the Year Awards attracted some 234 entries from journalists writing about the multi-faceted world of information, communications and technology. Winners will be announced at The Castle in Kyalami on 28 March 2006.
Even more fabulous prizes in store at Telkom ICT Journalist of the Year Awards this year - The Event Production Company
Entries for the 2005 Telkom ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Journalist of the Year Awards have closed and the judging panel recently spent a weekend behind closed doors, narrowing down the field of finalists.
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| | | Merger creates student media company of the future - Student Village
A student media company that can cover all marketing and promotional requirements at South African tertiary education institutions has arrived!
PR-Net untangles the World Wide Web - Media24 Digital Sales
Avontuur, the elegant restaurant and wine bar located just minutes from the Waterfront, was the location for the first PR-Net meeting of 2006. Public relations firms from in-and-around the Mother city were invited to learn more about using the web as an influential industry tool and speak to members of leading online sites, News24 and Women24.
Internet via TV now a reality in SA - Media24 Digital Sales
Internet via television is now a reality in South Africa thanks to foremost online publisher, Media24 Digital, which has made two of its best performing web properties namely FIN24.com and News24.com, available on the DSTV platform.
Uplifting the GreaterGood of SA online - Media24 Digital Sales
The Make Christmas Matter online charity campaign to which News24 and Women24 donated R200 000's worth of online advertising exposure in the form of banners and newsletter sponsorships, raised an impressive R121 000 over the festive season.
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| | | Primedia Outdoor si Mozambique! - Primedia Outdoor
 Since the end of their civil war, there is much to be said for the deep spirit of commitment to reconstruction and development in Mozambique. Having risen from the ashes through great effort, Mozambique offers foreign investors strong investment opportunities.
Mzukisi Deliwe adds value to the outdoor industry - Primedia Outdoor
 With a career spanning more than 15 successful years in marketing and communications, it's hard to believe advertising was a second choice for Mzi Deliwe, Managing Director of Indiza Media, a recently acquired subsidiary of Primedia Outdoor.
Ogilvy Johannesburg team streets ahead of the competition
Ogilvy Johannesburg creative team Karin Barry (art director) and Derek Shevel (copywriter) have won the annual Street Pole Ads Award, for work submitted on behalf of DStv History Channel. The ads used headlines such as "Mandela arrested in Joburg" and "Prince Charles to Divorce" to capture the attention of passing motorists, only to reveal in the following posters that they were, in fact, advertising the History Channel and its ability to bring history back to life. The award, which is held annually to recognise creative excellence and the appropriate application of this creativity to the Street Pole medium, is judged by members of the Creative Circle.
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 Filmmaker SA, the online community for the South African film industry, has launched the first ever Right Eye Film Festival 2006 taking place at the Labia Independent Theatre from 17 to 23 March. The film festival will offer audiences the opportunity to enjoy South African filmmaking's emerging talent on the big screen.
Suburban Films juggernaut marches on - Suburban Films
 Having had representation secured in the UK through Annex films, Miles Goodall is shooting back to back commercials for the foreseeable future. Just finished is a job through BRW & Partners. This week he is shooting down in Cape Town for heavyweights TBWA Paris. Then, after that a spot for FNB through FCB Johannesburg.
Filling up with Faith - Faith Creations
 When Commercial Director Deon Robbertze's latest spot for BP (Ogilvy Cape Town) was pulled within a week of flighting - he and his team celebrated.
Parkinson turns motor finance ad into a work of art - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 The currently flighting television commercial for Motor Finance Corporation (MFC), directed by Fresh Eye's Jonathan Parkinson, is a visual feast as it seamlessly pulls what initially appears to be random scenarios together to showcase MFC's approach to smooth, frictionless finance.
African Co-production Forums launched - Sithengi Film and Television Market
Sithengi has partnered with European film funds, African film festivals and industry organisations to launch a new African Co-production Forum (ACF) initiative.
Faith Creations' Valente Bosch gets ''Closer'' - Faith Creations
 Faith Creations has had a fantastic start to 2006, with Valente Bosch being awarded a Telkom commercial, with Herdbouys McCann Erickson.
New film from Oscar nominated SA director opens in April
Number 10, the new feature film from Oscar-nominated director Darrell Roodt, opens countrywide on 7 April. A romantic drama, the film tells the story of a provincial rugby player as he strives to earn a place on the national team. In the lead is South Africa's golden boy Colin Moss.
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[Chris Moerdyk] Eskom's crisis PR over the past few weeks of Western Cape blackouts has been appalling. The only question that remains is whether Eskom's PR is more appalling than SAA's PR when there is a crisis. Well actually, that's an easy answer because no PR can possibly be as appalling as SAA's when the wheels come off.
The Quo Vadis Hoopoe soars into the next decade - Quo Vadis Communications
It's been ten years of fun, growth and soaring to new heights for the Quo Vadis Hoopoe, as it has taken new messages and given them life for clients throughout South Africa and overseas.
Oh, no, Oprah! - SoulCircle
[Mandy de Waal] If you've been praying at the altar of the talk show almighty, you may have picked up on the Frey fracas. It is a book club flub of note, but will it tarnish the Oprah brand? Mandy de Waal investigates...
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| | | Finding friends on 5FM
 The lonely finger is no longer lonely: Radio station 5FM has given him four other finger friends to party with as revealed in the final television commercial that has ended weeks of speculation on who and what was behind the forlorn finger.
5FM's Zee takes a hike
5FM's Zuraida Jardine will be leaving the station at the end of June on an extended sabbatical to the United States. The mid-morning presenter on the contemporary music station will be undertaking an extended road trip across the US with husband, Josh Lindberg.
Metro FM appoints new station manager
 Matona Ntshona, previously Metro FM's National Portfolio Sales Manager, has been promoted to head up the station from 1 April. Ntshona is the first woman to head up the country's largest commercial radio station since its inception 20 years ago and brings with her more than eight years' experience in the sales and advertising industry.
Talking about voting...
 Talk Radio 702's Election 2006 marketing campaign, which synergised a range of above-the-line and below-the-line elements with 702's coverage of the elections, got Johannesburg talking. The 'Election 2006' campaign drew on 702's extensive coverage of the municipal elections, tapping into a topical issue that directly affected the lives of 702's listeners.
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| | | Employers need to invest in their staff - theWorksquad
Living in this ever exciting global village of ours, life certainly does have its own speed at the moment. Things are happening, and happening a lot faster. Literally overnight the employment market went from an employers market to an employees market.
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| | | Mictert's BEMP study tackles the HIV/Aids question - Mictert Marketing Research
Black upwardly mobile professionals give their views on various HIV/Aids issues, in fieldwork specialist Mictert Marketing Research's annual Black Emerging Market Perceptions (BEMP) study.
Bird Flu: Is anyone ducking the issue? - Synovate
Almost half of Indonesians and Turks have stopped eating chicken as a result of the threat of bird flu, a recent Synovate survey has discovered.
Synovate launches specialist loyalty practice - Synovate
Synovate, the global market research firm which forms part of Aegis Group plc, has announced the launch of its new speciality practice, Synovate Loyalty.
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Sales | | Five critical issues for sales training
A recent study by The Sales Activator into 2663 sales organisations globally, has identified five critical issues facing sales leaders today. The results show that the vast majority of sales training and sales force effectiveness efforts are not achieving sustainable results. The study reveals the five critical issues sales leaders must address to ensure ongoing improvements...
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| | | BBC 'hangs ten' at Brighton
BBC Motion Gallery has been appointed as the global distributor for a new series of surfing, skiing and snowboarding footage produced by international sports brand Rip Curl. The footage has been specially shot by extreme sports camera specialists and offers over three and a half hours of action and stunts across all three sports.
Judging... Trevor Manuel
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel will be in the hot seat on 11 March on Judge Dennis Davis' show, 'Judge For Yourself'. Davis will look at the philosophy behind Manual's golden budget plan and ask why do the poor keep getting poorer? To add further depth to the show, e.tv has formed a partnership with Research Surveys to conduct polls throughout the country for a credible study of people's opinions on these issues. The poll results will be made available to the public after each show. The show's executive producer is Melanie Rice and the show is produced by Anne-Marie Hanna.
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Forums | | Are smaller PR companies getting the short end of the stick?
The Public Relations industry as a business in South Africa is seriously facing dangerous waters. With the burgeoning of a zillion smaller PR companies, clients have picked up the scent of desperation in the air as consultancies clamour for a piece of the pie, to the extent that the industry as a whole is losing its weighting. What is your view?
Does my employer own every idea I conceptualize?
I'm employed to produce a certain TV show, but when I come up with a concept for a new show (totally different from the one I work on) why should my employer own MY concept? What is your view?
Same character over and over in ads - dangerous?
I sometimes find that in such ads, one ends up paying attention to the character and not what is being advertised. What is your view?
MTV Base HIV spots
Recently, MTV briefed agencies all over the country to come up with spots that would educate young people across Africa about the dangers of HIV/AIDS, for a certain production company to produce. Read further
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New accounts | | Blue Moon awards BEE ownership - more infoFormat Digital has been appointed to produce stings and animations for the 12th Annual SAMA Awards, for Devereux-Harris.Jungle Oats Breakfast Cereal appoints Studio PR to manange CSR programme - more infoSaatchi & Saatchi has been awarded the Bel account, including brands Laughing Cow, Kiri and Baby Bel.New accounts for Ornico Media Monitoring - more infoTwo new accounts for Aristos Marketing - more infoAdmakers appointed to market unique property development in Seychelles - more info
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People on the move | | Aletta Dube has been appointed Customer Care Manager at WorldSpace Southern Africa.Kim Saville joins Marcus Brewster Jo'burg - more infoLisa Botha joins Infosense as Deputy Managing Director - more infoAccount Manager Judy Mulller and Systems Support Specialist Wayne Branford have joined the team at Creative Incentives.Andrew Walker appointed Communications Manager at Executive Motor Finance - more infoBack from doing outdoor for a year in Kenya, Vicki Williams has joined Johncom as Senior Manager Business Development.Liz Morris the new editor for Condé Nast House & Garden Magazine - more infoBusinessBrief appoints Nicholas McDiarmid as new editor - more infoNew appointments at Litha-Lethu - more infoCreative Performance's new creative - more info
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Events to diarise | | Basic Editing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 07 Mar
This workshop is aimed at anyone and everyone who has had to review their own work, or the work of others, and concentrates on teaching delegates how to produce clean, straight-to-the-core English.
UPSA-SA Sales Educational Breakfast - United Professional Sales Assc, Sandton, 07 Mar
The first of a series of monthly educational breakfasts based around UPSA's Compendium of Professional Selling.
iBurst Global Forum - Wireless Business Solutions, Johannesburg, 08 Mar
"Evolving Africa's Broadband" is the theme of the first iBurst Global Forum to be held in Africa.
AMASA Cape Town Meeting - AMASA, Cape Town, 08 Mar
Zanele Batyashe, joint winner of the Apprentice 2005, will be addressing the communication and advertising industry at AMASA's Cape Town.
Women in Business Workshop - Event-telligent, Cape Town, 09 Mar
If you're a woman thinking of starting a business, then this affordable and powerful workshop is not to be missed!
Market Research 101 - Market Tree & Eighty20, Cape Town, 10 Mar
An insightful one-day workshop with a Q&A session, guest speaker, free gift and added special offer! An absolute 'must' for business owners and decision-makers.
Photoshop Training - Vega School, Green Point, Cape Town, 15 Mar
Scanning & image editing: A manipulation and illustration tool enabling students to deliver advanced, industry-standard graphics.
Off the Record - GIBS, Johannesburg, 16 Mar
The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) invites you and your colleagues to an Off the Record Forum discussion with leading South African news media editors to discuss how front page leads are pursued and how stories are cracked.
Advanced Editing - The Write Co, Sandton, Johannesburg, 16 Mar
Take your basic editing skills to the next level with our course in advanced editing.
Internet Marketing for Managers - Perfin International, Johannesburg / Randburg, 16 Mar
Discover the techniques and strategies that can increase sales and profits from your web site in 2006.
The Principles of Brand Building - Vega School, Green Point, Cape Town, 20 Mar
A part-time course introducing students to the business and marketing theories behind brand building.
The Practice of Brand Communications - Vega School, Green Point, Cape Town, 20 Mar
This part-time programme investigates and applies the function of brand communications strategy development.
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Upcoming events | | | Report and Proposal Writing - US Language Centre, Stellenbosch, 06 MarWriting and Presenting Reports and Proposals - IAJ, Jhb, Parktown, 06 MarCertificate in Public Relations Practice - PRISA / ProVox, Randburg, 06 MarCustomer Management World Africa 2006 - Terrapinn, Johannesburg, 06 MarPrinciples of Graphic Design Short Course - AAA School of Advertising Cape, Cape Town, 06 MarPart-time Public Relations Practice Course - PRISA / ProVox, Randburg, 06 MarWeb Design - Vega School, Sandton, 07 MarWorld-class selling skills lead to high performance - Achieveglobal, Cape Town, 08 MarInternal Communications for Success - marcus evans, Johannesburg, 08 MarABC of Event Management - M. Whale & Associates cc., Pretoria, 08 Mar | More... Submit an event
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Outbound Call Centre - Sandton
If you are driven by money, self-motivated and a professional cold caller then join this international conferencing and training company to promote high priced B2B products to corporate South Africa. - read more...
Web Marketer - Sandton
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PA to MD - Cape Town
Including personal secretarial support to the MD and other directors, travel, co-ordination and management of training and client functions. Event co-ordination including logistics, catering for launches, client meetings. - read more...
Advertising Sales: Radio, Outdoor, Newspaper, Mags - Gauteng
Excellent sales people desperately needed to fill positions in Outdoor, Radio, Newspaper and Magazine sales. - read more...
Web Marketer - Sandton
Do you know the ins and outs of web marketing? We required an Online Marketing Manager with copywriting skills to manage and develop our online marketing activity. - read more...
IT Manager - Johannesburg
Scan Display, a specialist provider of display, exhibition and presentation products, is looking for someone to manage its internal IT function, and assist with clients' AV requirements. - read more...
Junior Video Editor - Cape Town
We are a production company specialising in alternate media, we are looking for a freelance junior video editor with a view to a full time position. - read more...
Senior Negotiator - Sandton
Senior negotiator position - retail / online for financial industry. Essentially with a network of contacts in the retail environment. - read more...
Events Assistant - Johannesburg
Are you wanting to learn more about the conference/eventing industry? This would be an excellent entry position to learn about a small business. - read more...
Advertising Sales Executive - Durban
Soon to be launched national pregnancy publication offers opportunity for dynamic self-starter with fantastic sales skills to be involved in joint venture and work for themselves. - read more...
3D/Motion Graphics/Interactive Media Position - Johannesburg / Illovo
Lively brand marketing agency is looking for a 3D, Motion Graphics & Interactive Designer to work in the field of high-end design and animation. - read more...
Research Associate (Strictly AA) - Johannesburg
Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from the best? Fast growing multinational in the business of health offers an awesome opportunity to become a master of research! - read more...
Graphic Designer - Durban
Qualified designer wanted for small Durban studio. Our select portfolio ranges from packaging through to other FMCG related areas. - read more...
Web Developer (PHP/MySQL) - Cape Town (Mowbray)
Senior Web Developer required for an exciting web agency in Cape Town. 3+ yrs programming experience required. Some management exposure an advantage.
R12 000 to R14 000 pm. - read more...
Distributor - Distribute in your city
Join the Women Inc. Magazine and the Every Woman team as a distributor, facilitator, hostess or contributor. - read more...
Art Director/Designer - Junior to Mid-level - Cape Town
Junior to mid creative, dynamic motivated Art Director/Designer. 3-5 yrs exp in Photoshop and Freehand. Strong capabilities in print and web. Only Mac based OS X. No freelancers. - read more...
Sales Manager/Trade Marketing Manager (EE Only) - Cape Town
Our corporate retail client is looking for a Sales/Trade Marketing Manager. If you have a good combination of marketing and sales experience, we're off to a good start. - read more...
Internal Sales (Assistant to Key Account Manager) - Cape Town
Primary responsibilty will be to handle daily admin tasks and deal with customer queries. Attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite are of prime importance. - read more...
Editor - Randburg
Technews is looking for an Editor on its (flagship) SA I&C. Based in Randburg, you will be responsible for the entire range of editorial deliverables. - read more...
Account Manager - Johannesburg
Account Manager - Telephony. Innovative, dynamic and creative with client management skills. Computer and presentation skills essential. Industry related experience or adequate qualifications are a bonus. Common sense essential. - read more...
Marketing and Branding Assistant - Jhb
The successful candidate will have a marketing diploma or related qualification. Min. 3 years marketing experience, with at least 1 year in a management capacity. - read more...
Operations Manager - Jhb North
Use your strong Media background to manage the operational side of this dynamic media agency... - read more...
GM for a Global Media Business - Johannesburg
A global media company is looking for a young, dynamic and ambitious General Manager. This candidate must have at least 4 years experience in running a small company. - read more...
Brand Manager – Communications - Cape Town
An international skincare business is looking for a communications person to work with their marketing department. Their responsibility will include the initiation, project management and writing of websites and newsletters. - read more...
Research Executive - Jhb - Cresta
Must be highly numerate, have sound marketing knowledge and have a thorough understanding of market research. Responsibilities include: Project design, writing proposals, designing questionnaires, conducts analysis and compile presentations. - 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...
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