| No Comment |  Awards season is upon us! The next few weeks see the awarding of media and advertising accolades in various disciplines. This week it's the annual Mondi Newspaper Journalism Awards in Sandton; the Advertising Communications Association (ACA) Apex advertising effectiveness awards in Midrand; the AdVantage Admag Awards, also Sandton; and AMASA announces the Roger Garlick Awards finalists at their AGM this week. Also coming up are the two major ad industry media awards: Tony Koenderman's rival Ad Review Awards published in Finance Week, on 24 April, and Financial Mail's Ad Focus Awards which will take place on 8 May this year. Both will be in Jo'burg's northern 'triangle': Sandton, Rivonia or Rosebank! Mondi are breaking with tradition and including the wishes of all its industry stakeholders by alternating the prestigious annual Mondi Magazine Awards between the major centres. They are taking place in Cape Town this year on 18 May at the Arabella Sheraton on the Cape Town foreshore. Awards are so important to reward, foster and benchmark excellence, although they are often expensive, time consuming and very hard work for cash-strapped industry organizations, so well done to those associations and their sponsors that enable these events to take place consistently.
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor: editor@bizcommunity.com
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2010: Will we be ready?
Cannes 2006 Outdoor and Promo Lions juries announced
Another raw deal for consumers?
The future of travel
SA research shows that PR is strategic
Red Dust nominated for BAFTA Award
Motorola sponsors Robbie Williams tour
Telkom ICT Journalist of 2005 announced
Has the changed SA caught marketers with their pants down?
Local investment company acquires Canderel's SA operation
D&AD global awards judges: a tough bunch to please...
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Marketing | | Has the changed SA caught marketers with their pants down?
[Dr Thomas Oosthuizen]  Are South African marketers noting variances and revising their brands to meet changing demands? Can they react positively? Successfully? While some brands will not be able to change, others could, although there is little evidence of change.
Local investment company acquires Canderel's SA operation
Local strategic investment company, Fore Good Investments has announced the successful acquisition of Merisant SA (Pty) Ltd., formerly a wholly owned company of Merisant International.
Ramphele and Chaskalson honoured at SAB Leadership Awards
South African academic Dr Mamphela Ramphele and former Chief Judge of the Constitutional Court Arthur Chaskalson were recently honoured at the annual South African Breweries (SAB) Leadership and Service Awards. The awards, launched in 2000, were developed by SAB to demonstrate inspirational leadership to its people and to the communities which it serves. "Every time SAB is acknowledged for its performance..., we have not only the inspirational leadership of Dr Ramphele and Judge Chaskalson to thank, but our employees and the wider South African community," says Tony van Kralingen, MD of SAB, who describes Ramphele and Chaskalson as "two remarkable South Africans who have more than made their mark in their respective fields."
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Advertising | | Travelling with The Loeries
As part of a focused initiative to introduce South African learners to the exciting career opportunities in the advertising, communication and design industries, 'The Loerie Awards Travelling Exhibition' is making its way around the country, showcasing all the 2005 silver and gold winners. First stop is Vega School of Advertising in Westville, Durban, from end of March to 9 April.
Cannes 2006 Outdoor and Promo Lions juries announced
LONDON, 28 MARCH 2006: The organisers of the 53rd Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival have announced the members of the 2006 Outdoor and Promo Lions jury. South Africa's own Wingwing Mdlulwa, executive creative director of Twist Advertising & Marketing has been elected to the Outdoor jury.
Let sleeping dummies lie...
 The sight of men in business suits sleeping on benches around Dubai is not something you see everyday. Yet that is exactly what you'll encounter at select locations around the city as part of Emirates' new advertising campaign to promote the frequency of its services to the UK.
The perils of tyre-changing
 Tyre manufacturer Goodyear' series of three films promoting RunOnFlat, a safety tyre that allows motorists to continue driving after having suffered a flat, is being distributed exclusively through "word-of-mail".
Loerie 2005 winners annual and DVD to be released
An inaugural hardcover annual and DVD set showcasing all the winning work from The Loerie Awards 2005 is due to be released soon. This is the first time that The Loerie Awards winners have been made available in this format.
D&AD global awards judges: a tough bunch to please...
 Entries to the prestigious D&AD Global Awards 2006 increased by 4% from South Africa this year. The first week of April (April 3 - 5, 2006), marks the official start of D&AD Congress 06, as over 300 of the world's top creative practitioners arrive in London to choose the best work entered into the awards from 61 countries.
Making life insurance simple and transparent
Following a two-year business review and in conjunction with the launching of the new Excelsior 1000 Series, Liberty Life's new marketing material emphasises that its revitalised approach is that customers want - and will receive - products and service that are honest, easy to understand, simple and transparent.
Clio Awards 2006 jury members announced
 NEW YORK, USA -- The international Clio Awards and Festival, a leading global awards competition recognising excellence in advertising and design, has announced the complete list of 2006 jury members for its prestigious Content & Contact and Design categories.
FCB 'elevates' Fortuner for Toyota SA - FCB South Africa
 Toyota SA has launched a rugged sport utility vehicle (SUV) - the Fortuner - with a through-the-line campaign comprising television, print, brochures, leaflets, dealer launches and web element developed by full-service agency FCB Johannesburg.
Lowe Bull announces a change in the management of the Joburg office - Lowe Bull
Julian Ribeiro, who recently took over as MD of Lowe Bull Joburg, is leaving to pursue a different challenge within the industry. He will be replaced by Ivan Moroke, strategic planning director from OIL, the strategic planning and research arm of the group.
Joe Public entices with 'A better life for you and me' - Joe Public
 When briefed to create a consumer positioning campaign for BetterBond, Joe Public conceptualised a theme with broad appeal, adding a touch of refreshing humour and catchy lyrics. Although targeting LSM 7-10 for home loans in excess of R450 000, the theme of outgrowing residential property is one that most people can relate to.
To talk with Tsotsis - Lowe Bull
 OIL, the strategic planning and research arm of Lowe Bull, invited the two leading cast members of Tsotsi to visit the agency as the latest 'mystery speaker' - an initiative whereby interesting and inspirational people are invited to address the agency.
No more itchy and scratchy
Novartis tasked Grey WW Design with entrenching Lamisil DermGel's "cool relief" formulation for treating athlete's foot. The Lamisil Dermgel "Keep it Cool" promotion was launched during summer, the height of athlete's foot season, giving consumers the chance to win an LG TV fridge - cool technology - via an SMS competition. Apart from being promoted on TV in a five second tag onto the existing Lamisil commercial, the promotion could only be run in selected pharmacies, since Lamisil DermGel is a scheduled drug, using leaflets, wobblers, counter stands and shelf-strips. Yet despite this limited footprint, the leaflet was re-printed twice due to popular demand, and Novartis has reported a significant jump in sales of both the 5g and 15g Dermgel.
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| | | Dixon charged up with new branding - HKLM
Dixon Batteries has added an extra spark to its long-established brand with a brand overhaul and bold new look designed to take the company into its fourth generation of manufacturing and distributing SABS-approved batteries for the local climate.
Flying under new colours
The re-launch and renaming of Naturelink Aviation, which provides all-inclusive aircraft charter and air tour services, includes a rejuvenated corporate identity and redesigned website. After successfully being in business for a decade, it became evident that giving the company a new fresh look would boost its brand. Says Chris Briers, Naturelink Aviation CEO, "We're a dynamic corporate company but our enthusiasm for aviation, flying and our aircraft encourages a fun and informal element. First and foremost we're passionate about what we do and our new brand identity reflects this."
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Cinema | | Red Dust nominated for BAFTA Award
Videovision Entertainment's Red Dust, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) suspense drama, has been nominated for the British Academy Television Awards in the Best Single Drama category. Run by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the Awards will be held on Sunday, 7 May 2006, at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
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Design | | Design worth it
Reinforcing its commitment to the future of design in South Africa, Woolworths has announced that it will continue its sponsorship of Design Indaba for another three years. Woolworths has been one of the main sponsors of this event since 2004.
Gloo meets the Coronation challenge - Gloo
 Despite the recent drive to consolidate Coronation Fund Manager's marketing material, its web site did not reflect the visual language developed for other off and online communications. Gloo Digital Design was approached to redevelop its site to create synergy within the overall Coronation brand.
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| | | Another raw deal for consumers?
The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) intends to lodge an objection with the Competition Commission if Telkom attempts to purchase a controlling stake in Business Connexion (BCX).
Email netiquette
[Riaan Grobler] Since email is part of the virtual world of communication, many people communicate in their email messages the same way they do in virtual chat rooms or by SMS: with much less formality and sometimes too aggressively. It should be understood that an email is still a business letter and should be written with the same amount of care and professionalism.
Barcodes on the move
Mobicode has signed an agreement with Mobiqa of the UK to provide its patented technology - for delivering bar-coded tickets, coupons and vouchers to cell phones via SMS - in South Africa.
Enterprise must take security threats posed by IM seriously
"It is about time organisations started taking control of IT security - threats posed to the enterprise via employee use of IM (instant messaging) should be taken as seriously as email," says senior research analyst Maxine Holt of independent European IT research and advisory organisation Butler Group, following a briefing with international web security company ScanSafe.
Multi Media Solutions specialises in MMS Solutions - Multi Media Solutions
Using cutting edge MMS technology to create the messages and using Exactmobile's high volume bulk MMS capabilities "MMS CAPITAL" allows companies to liberate their content and fuel dynamic business communications to inform, educate and sell.
Clickatell merger creates new global mobile messaging force - Clickatell
Global mobile message carrier, Clickatell, has announced a strategic merger with MultiMode, Inc., a US-based application service provider that offers global delivery of time-critical notifications to communication devices of all types.
Broadband over power lines
Broadband services provider Goal Technology Solution has launched its new power line communications (PLC) solution, based on the 200Mbps chip set from DS2, which makes it commercially viable to deliver in excess of 5Mbps. This level of bandwidth allows voice over internet protocol (VOiP), high quality TV and smooth video streaming, as well as fast internet connectivity. "By using PLC, South African companies can benefit from a 15-20% reduction in the cost of communication services", says Adrian Maguire, CEO, Goal Technology Solutions (GTS). "To get connected is as simple as adding a head-in into an electric circuit, and then it is plug-and-play."
Combining German engineering with Taiwanese style
BenQ-Siemens Mobile, the result of the merger of Taiwan's BenQ Mobile and German electronics giant Siemens in November 2006, launched its new range of cell phones in South Africa on 23 March 2006. "BenQ Mobile brings together the Siemens reputation for German engineering, quality and experience, with the lifestyle design expertise and speed-to-market of Taiwanese consumer electronic group BenQ," says Zane Oostendorp, MD of BenQ-Siemens sales, marketing and distribution office in South Africa. BenQ Mobile will be investing heavily in an aggressive brand roll-out strategy.
The perfect culinary pair
KWV Wines has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Food24.com to pair its KWV Classic wines range with recipes on the Food24 website, giving the wines exposure via all 13 000 recipes, the main Food24 page, links with the Women24 site and a weekly editorial newsletter to reach over 25 000 subscribers. Each recipe page will include brief tasting note details and a bottle shot of the ideal KWV Classic wine. Says KWV brand manager Karin O' Donoghue, "This is a tremendous opportunity for KWV to reach a captive and growing audience."
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| | | Succeeding in the future workplace
If knowledge is outdated before we graduate, what skills do we need for succeeding in the workplace of tomorrow? The opinion of Jean Cooper, futurist industrial psychologist at TomorrowToday.biz, is that the ingredients for success are those characteristics that help us function in a rapidly changing environment, where relationships will be the most valuable resource.
UCT designs skills injection for busy executives - Graduate School of Business
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) runs a course this May that aims to give experienced managers and executives the equivalent of a skills shot in the arm.
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Eventing | | Queen of the undieworld
 For the first time ever, Caprice will be modelling her own lingerie on the catwalk at the exclusive global premiere of her new season of ByCaprice Lingerie, sponsored by Canderel, in Johannesburg, South Africa on 4 April 2006 at La Toscana, Montecasino.
Afro-Dizzia! An Extravaganza - continues to seduce in the Kingdom of Pleasure - Collyer Lessick & Associates
 Following on a hugely successful run at Sun City, Afro-Dizzia!, the current smash hit Extravaganza, has been extended to run until the end of September 2006. The delightfully opulent show (with over 300 performances), created by Collyer Lessick and Associates, has wowed all comers with its revival of the Extravaganza genre.
Liquid Chefs celebrates a successful milestone at the J&B Met 2006 - Liquid Chefs
The J&B Met was no mean feat and the Liquid Chefs team agrees that it is by far the largest and most challenging event undertaken by the young and dynamic portable bar service company.
Unplugged awarded Murray & Roberts Health and Safety project - Unplugged
Unplugged Architects has been awarded a project by Murray & Roberts to conceptualise and execute a communications strategy to sensitize and educate employees and subcontractors on Health and Safety awareness within the group.
Duncan McLeod named 2005 ICT Journalist of the Year - The Event Production Company
The Event Production Company staged the 2005 Telkom ICT Journalist of the Year ceremony held on Tuesday 28 March 2006 at The Castle in Kyalami, Midrand.
True Colour Events sponsors BMX team - True Colour Events
 As part of True Colour Events' social responsibilities, it has been sponsoring a BMX team, which consists of riders from the ages of six to 28 years old.
Jail 'n bail for CANSA
The Cancer Association of South Africa will be hosting its annual Jail 'n Bail fundraising event during May at various major venues throughout KwaZulu-Natal. "Jail 'n Bail is tremendous fun and it gives our local businesses, celebrities and socialites the chance to get together and give back to their communities" says Fahim Docrat, fundraising coordinator for Durban. "Anyone can be 'arrested' and thrown into jail..." For more information, call +27 (0)31 205 9525.
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Exhibitions | | The biggest Cape Wine 2006 ever
This week the South African wine industry will host its biggest ever showcase for the international wine fraternity, with the official opening of Cape Wine 2006 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Tuesday, 4 April 2006, by Minister of Agriculture Thoko Didiza.
Call for nominations for Pan African Health Awards - Biz Events
Organiser of the Pan African Health Congress (PAH) 2006, Biz Events, is calling for nominations for the inaugural Pan African Health Awards for Excellence and Innovation sponsored by Absa.
Dome's emergency clinic of international standard
Managed by Medical Management Consultants, the new fully-equipped Coca-Cola Dome medical clinic allows for advanced emergency treatment during events or exhibitions. With emergency vehicles on standby at the treatment area, the clinic will make all necessary arrangements for transfer to a higher care facility. Says Mike Lord, GM of The Coca-Cola Dome, "It places the venue as a front runner in South Africa in meeting the medical care needs at events. We are now fully compliant with the requirements of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Council and the proposed new events bill."
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Magazines | | Celebrating 10 years of fashion
 Headlined by international glamour model and businesswoman Caprice, South Africa's hottest models and celebrities came out to celebrate Elle South Africa's 10th birthday, along with sponsor Estée Lauder Pleasures - which also turns 10 this year - at the first of two lavish SA Elle parties. The second bash will be held in Cape Town this week.
The future of travel
 Future Publishing has launched Travel, a new bi-monthly magazine addressing all aspects of outbound travel aimed at would-be business and holiday makers.
SA-designed magazine cover wins Asian SOPA Award
 The South African-designed cover of the March 2006 issue of Chinese magazine The Outlook has won the award for the best front page design at the annual Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards in China.
Launch of Custom PC in SA
 Tide Media, the new publishers of NAG Magazine and SA Computer Magazine, launched the South African edition of UK title Custom PC on 23 March 2006. Initial circulation is 20 000 copies per month, and the magazine retails for R25.00 at newsagents countrywide.
SA beauty award to be announced by Marie Claire
 Marie Claire South Africa will be announcing the local winner of the Prix d'Excellence de la Beauté at a ceremony in Johannesburg on 11 April 2006. The award runs in conjunction with the International Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence de la Beauté, which honours beauty products of the highest standard, both internationally and in each of the 26 countries in which Marie Claire is published. The international award winners were announced in January this year.
Robbie Williams tickets hiding in Cosmo
 Ten tickets to the Robbie Williams concerts in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will be given away in Cosmopolitan's April 2006 issue. The five lucky readers who find a mystery ticket in the Robbie Williams promotion will need to notify Cosmo, and will only receive their tickets to the concert upon verification. Every magazine also has a free Robbie Williams poster. The April issue of Cosmo is now available at retail stores nationwide.
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| | | A voice for wine tourism
 South Africa's wine routes have been united in a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide with the launch of the Wine Tourism Handbook. Not only covering the 16 local wine routes, individual wineries, and wine tasting and purchasing, there is a strong focus on culinary delights, wildlife, arts and craft, too.
Winners of Citadel journalism awards announced
Charlene Clayton of Independent Newspapers' Personal Finance has been awarded the top prize in the seventh Citadel Words on Money journalism awards for excellence in reporting personal finance and investment.
Telkom ICT Journalist of 2005 announced
Financial Mail associate editor, Duncan McLeod, has been named the 2005 Telkom ICT Journalist of the Year in a ceremony held yesterday, Tuesday, 28 March 2006 at The Castle in Kyalami, Midrand. The primary aim of the competition is to develop and nurture an interest in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the media.
Cape Times: 130 years old and getting stronger
[Chris Moerdyk] Hard on the heels of the Sunday Times 100th anniversary comes a far more modest celebration by The Cape Times that was already very much an adult when its bigger and boisterous young Sunday competitor was born up in Johannesburg.
Photo comic secures Open Society grant - Strika
 In what could be a worldwide first, a photo comic, which stars real farm workers from a community near Wellington, has been granted funding from the Open Society Foundation.
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Caxton employees from KwaZulu-Natal have claimed top accolades in this year's Caxton Newspaper Awards. Journalist of the Year is Dave Savides from Zululand Observer; "Best Sold Newspaper with circulation 8000 or more" went to South Coast Herald and "Best Free Newspaper with Pagination of 24 and more" went to South Coast Sun.
Beeld honoured at Media24 awards
Beeld's chief photographer Halden Krog and education journalist Alet Rademayer have come out tops in the Media24 Newspaper Journalist of the Year Competition. Krog won the prize for the Photograph of the Year (2005) for his image of the body of a Zimbabwean asylum-seeker found in an Ennerdale graveyard, and Rademayer took home the award for Investigative Journalist of the Year (2005) for her controversial exposé on the irregularities in the matric examinations in Mpumalanga.
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 | A Community Mapping reading series
The Every View Counts: My Story ... Our Stories reading programme - a partnership between Sunday Times ReadRight and the Parliamentary Millennium Project (PMP). The reading programme consists of 25 beautifully written and illustrated storybooks written by South African children for South African children.
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| | | Defining success online
[Andrea Mitchell] How do online marketers define success? With a variety of objectives that can be achieved, as well as even more data and metrics available than any other medium, it is imperative that three processes are in place if online marketing success is to be measured effectively.
Wheels24 shifts another gear - Media24 Digital Sales
Media24 Digital's premier niche motoring portal, Wheels24.co.za, has teamed-up with Drive Out magazine to supe-up its 4x4 content hub. In addition, the site has also upgraded its specialised categories for F1 and motorcycles.
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| | | Creating a large impact
 New player Impact Media hopes that the growing level of competitiveness will help develop the large-format out of home market, drive improved service, and provide for greater opportunities in terms of creativity and quality. The new company has already made a sizeable 1575m2 impact with Nike on Johannesburg's landmark Turbine Hall.
A true Maverick - Airport Media
 Maverick Magazine, the magazine for people with brains and money, is advertising directly to the business community on Airport Media's prime sites at Lanseria International Airport.
Platform boards - a high impact option at train stations - Off The Wall
 Platform boards are regarded by many advertisers through Off The Wall as high impact brand options seen by thousands of commuters on a daily basis.
Driving advertising
It is not only advertisers and media directors who are responding well to transit media; commuters themselves admit that it is making an impact. Says Jacques du Preez, MD of Provantage Media, an activation media company which has recently added transit media to its product portfolio, "Our research showed that commuters have numerous positive associations towards transit advertising. Many commuters said that transit media brightens up the harsh commuter environment and acts as an important information source and purchase reminder. Furthermore, commuters feel that advertised brands using transit media respected their culture and were in fact tailor-made for their consumption."
'Chuck drives an Isuzu'
 If Chuck Norris, one of the toughest men alive, needed to drive, which vehicle would meet his demands? An Isuzu, of course. Says Net#work BBDO executive creative director Julian Watt, "While Chuck delivers pain in the form of roundhouse kicks to the head, the Isuzu just delivers. It is not often that four words on a billboard sum up a brand so completely - I think Chuck would be proud."
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| | | Suburban rainmaker - Suburban Films
 Hot on the heels of another international production, Miles Goodall has just completed shooting a racy, breath-catching spot for Nissan. The viewer is taken on a "magic carpet ride" through Cape Town eye-tailing a beautiful woman in her new Nissan Micra.
Greg Francois gives Royal Bank of Scotland a racy look - Collective Energy
 Greg Francois of Collective Energy Film Productions recently shot two spots for Royal Bank of Scotland's new X-Cite Credit Card, through UK agency, Bespoke Communications.
Fresh Eye director turns water ad into a visual narrative - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 The latest television commercial for Aquartz natural mineral water is like poetry in motion. The film director behind the camera was Amy Allais from Fresh Eye Film Productions, who is fast becoming recognised for her technical directing abilities.
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Public Relations | | SA research shows that PR is strategic
For many years PR has been perceived as enacting one of two roles i.e. manager or technician, but according to a recent study by Tery Everett, 'Defining the core elements of management in public relations context: what do South African public relations managers do?' it is clear that PR managers operate at a strategic level.
Brewster celebrates PRISM double win
 Marcus Brewster Publicity (MBP) scored a hat trick at this month's PRISM Awards for PR excellence by winning for the third successive year. The consultancy's brace of awards including Silver overall, makes MBP the industry's highest rated PR consultancy in South Africa.
Sunday Times journalist tells his story - Vulindlela Communications
 Fred Khumalo, who is a senior editor at the Sunday Times newspaper, is scheduled to read from his recently published autobiography, Touch My Blood, at the VC Netwox book club on the last day of this month.
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In addition to drama making a welcome return to SAfm, current affairs has now been extended into the weekends and SABC1's Asikhulume/Let's Talk host, Xolani Gwala, has taken over Morning Talk (Mon - Fri 9am - 12pm) from Vuyo Mbuli, who hung up his mike on Friday 31 March 2006.
Voice from home
Worldspace announced on 27 March 2006 that it will offer its satellite-based digital radio services free of charge to the 63rd Marion Expedition team, providing them a "voice from home" and enabling the team to stay abreast of current events, even in its remote SA Agulhas location.
Heart 104.9FM introduces Housemates from Hell - Heart 104.9
As the official broadcast partner for the 2006 Design for Living, Heart 104.9FM has initiated a unique and exciting campaign to hit Cape Town's airwaves soon... a breakthrough in reality radio!
Heart 104.9FM launches Office Busters - Heart 104.9
Fight office stress and burnout by listening to Cape Town's soul station, Heart 104.9FM, between 9am and 3pm, email the songs you want to listen to and stand a chance of being pleasantly surprised at your office.
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| | | BEMP puts the workplace in the spotlight - Mictert Marketing Research
Three out of four black professionals, especially those with higher qualifications, feel that promotions and increases should be based on merit only. This was one of the findings to emerge from the "Workplace" section of fieldwork specialist Mictert Marketing Research's annual Black Emerging Market Perceptions (BEMP) study.
2010: Will we be ready? - African Response
 Only two thirds of South Africans (67%) believe that we will be ready to host the World Cup by 2010, according to the first reading of the African Response 2010 Barometer.
From pap to pasta to sushi... When will the 'emerging' black middle class finally emerge? - African Response
 "When will the so called 'emerging' middle class finally be recognised as having emerged?" was the question asked by Beatrice Kubheka, Managing Director of African Response at the From Pap to Pasta to Sushi event hosted by her company last week.
UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing - UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing
The UCT Unilever Institute for Strategic Marketing will be introducing the results of their latest groundbreaking research project, the Wildfire Index, during a series of seminars in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town early in May.
Culture is critical, say buppies in Mictert's BEMP study - Mictert Marketing Research
When it comes to traditional culture and customs, black upwardly-mobile professionals still hold the 'old ways' close to their heart, as is shown in fieldwork specialist Mictert Marketing Research's annual Black Emerging Market Perceptions (BEMP) study.
SAMRA celebrates enormous success of 2006 Convention - SAMRA
 The 2006 SAMRA Convention, recently at the Dikhololo Game Lodge in the North West, was a gathering rich in interesting research that saw a packed programme of speeches and social events being delivered to the more than 150 delegates who attended.
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| | | Effective SRM correlates with high performance business
Research by Accenture has shown that high-performance businesses outrun the competition by successfully positioning their supply chains as a strategic capability. More than ever before, leading companies are using supplier relationship management (SRM) to differentiate themselves, increase sales, and penetrate new markets and channels.
Big and nasty - or just better prepared?
[Andrew Blatherwick] How often do we hear that the big Supermarkets are damaging a business, are unfair to their suppliers or are just too big and powerful? The inference is that the Supermarkets have no understanding of the impact they are having on the economy and on business in general. Is it purely their fault? Do they not care if they have suppliers going out of business? Or are they just smarter and better prepared that most?
Nominations open for Cape Town Fashion Awards
The Cape Town Fashion Festival (CTFF) is calling for nominations for the inaugural Cape Town Fashion Awards, which will be handed out to winners at a gala dinner and winter fashion showcase at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Thursday, 13 April 2006.
Cooling down "hot stores"
Retailers gained insight into reasons for shrinkage and ways to combat the problem at the recent shrinkage seminars held in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Adrian Beck and Paul Chapman, who presented their findings after extensive research in Europe - complemented by four case studies - suggested alternative reasons, recommending promising and more proactive solutions.
Joint venture makes SA winemaker ally of UK distribution group
The joint venture alliance in the UK of South African winemaker Omnia Wines and UK distribution group Ehrmanns, effective 3 April 2006, is a reflection of the necessity to respond to increasing customer consolidation in the UK, and major customers' need for a reduced number of buying points.
''Time to celebrate as local writing delivers the goods,'' says Exclusive Books - Exclusive Books
South African writing is in better shape than ever, with the 2006 Homebru collection of new local books, collated under the banner of Celebrate South Africa, representing a fantastic crop of hugely entertaining reading.
Exclusive Books establishes library in Ndodeni, KZN, to facilitate growth in literacy and reading - Exclusive Books
Exclusive Books has established a library in the rural village of Ndodeni, KwaZulu Natal as part of the company's corporate social investment programme, which aims to facilitate increased literacy in disadvantaged communities.
Parmalat hot-brewing iced tea
 Parmalat Ice Tea will be launched at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, with activities reflecting the brand. Made with real tea and hot-brewed for flavour, the range has three variants - Peach; Lemon and Mixed Berry - and comes in a 500ml bottle with sports cap for the on-the-go-consumer and 1.5l for family consumption. Combining functionality and aesthetics in the package design, the fully sleeved PET bottle is in line with Parmalat's fresh approach. Above-the-line promotional activities include a TV commercial and in-store point of sale, produced by Ogilvy Cape Town and a comprehensive below-the-line campaign, by Andre Schwartz Marketing, integrates TV, print and promotions.
Freshening up coffee
 With its recent makeover by Fountainhead Design, Ciro intends to entice the 25 - 35 year old consumer into the instant coffee market. Apart from renaming Full Strength to Expresso, introducing a premium freeze-dried range (Platinum and Platinum Decaf), adding a Decaf variant to the Instant range, and replacing Delightfully Mild with Crema, Ciro has moved away from featuring a coffee cup on the bright metallic packaging to use of bold symbols, along with reader friendly descriptions of each blend. The February 2006 launch has been supported by a comprehensive through-the-line campaign, including above-the-line communication, below-the-line promotion, PR and sampling.
Discover rosé with Spier
In a first for the Spier label, Winecorp has announced the release of a rosé wine, to be included in the value-driven Spier Discover range already comprising a white, a red and a sweet wine. Described as showing varietal-characteristic hints of strawberry and candy on the nose, with full, ripe berry flavours on a lingering palate, Spier Discover Rosé is an ideal companion for picnics and cold brunches, and retails for approximately R20.00.
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Sponsorship | | Motorola sponsors Robbie Williams tour
Motorola South Africa announced yesterday, 29 March, that it is sponsoring The Robbie Williams South African Tour, bringing South African audiences the biggest selling artist of the 21st century in concert. The tour pre-empts Motorola's launch of the next generation Motorola ROKR E2 handset, which offers the ultimate fusion of music and mobility, the brand says.
Fashionably sporty collaboration to continue until 2010
GERMANY -- adidas and Stella McCartney announced on Wednesday, 22 March 2006, that they will extend their successful partnership to the year 2010.
Bridal Africa 2006 secures Bobbi Brown
Organisers have confirmed that Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will be the sole sponsor in the category 'cosmetic house' for Bridal Africa 2006, taking place at Gallagher Estate on 13 - 14 May in Gauteng. "The Bridal Africa 2006 exhibition and Young Designer Award Gala Evening provides Bobbi Brown Cosmetics with the perfect platform from which to showcase our brand and philosophies," says Bobbi Brown, marketing manager Clodagh Knott. Also confirmed at the exhibitor briefing was that Old Mutual will participate as a 'Bronze' sponsor, along with sponsors The Fashion Group South Africa, Plasmaview, and Strike Productions.
Synergy between playing golf... and selling homes
The Pam Golding Property Group continued to reinforce its sponsorship of and association with women's golf with the fourth Pam Golding Ladies' International, part of the Nedbank Women's Golf Tour, held at Dainfern recently. CE Dr Andrew Golding, who is delighted with the exposure that the multi-tiered sponsorship has generated, says, "Awareness of our brand in the influential and affluent golf market is at an all-time peak and it would be fair to say that women are at the heart of most final decisions when it comes to a residential property purchase. The fact that our brand carries a woman's name ensures that the sponsorship has additional relevance and, with women's golf growing faster in participation and spectatorship than any other sport in the world, we know we have backed a winning formula."
Rewarding community work
Five women from Cape Town communities were treated to an afternoon at the Appletiser Summer Sunset Concert Series, Kirstenbosch, courtesy of Appletiser and Heat magazine, on 19 March 2006. The women were chosen through a listener-nominated competition run on Cape Talk Radio. Says Appletiser SA brand manager Gwen Ridsdale, "It's our way of thanking these wonderful, selfless people for the incredible work they do for the betterment of their communities." The initiative began two seasons ago.
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 Having paid her dues, Martha Stewart is back on the world map, and in a first for South African television, she's coming to The Home Channel on 5 May 2006, with a series of "From Martha's Garden".
Really challenging SA management
How can Kulula turn its planes around in less than 45 minutes? Can SARS stop cigarette smuggling? What will it take for Old Mutual to break into the township stokvel market? How should Cell C measure 'customer delight'? These are just a few of the real problems tackled by MBA students in SABC Education's new business reality show, to be screened on SABC3 for 13 weeks on Sundays at 4pm, starting 9 April 2006.
SABC opts for IBM-led team to improve back end processes
IBM, with business partners SAP, Bytes Technology, Datacentrix, Softfinity and Masana Technologies, has been awarded a multi-million rand contract to implement an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Backstage with the real story
From Wednesday 5 April 2006, viewers can send an SMS to find out "The Real Story" behind every Backstage character. Says executive producer Monde Twala of Backstage for e.tv, "Using such technology allows viewers an opportunity to explore and have a deeper understanding of the various plots and storylines on Backstage. Viewers want more than just the drama, they want to be part of the story."
Headline sponsor for hospital drama announced
i-mate, designers and marketers of convergent voice and data devices, is the headline sponsor of M-Net's new hospital drama, Grey's Anatomy, starting 10 April 2006 in the 7.30pm-8.30pm prime-time slot. The sponsorship package includes opening and closing billboards, ad bumpers, classical airtime spots and a co-branded promotional campaign. The nine episodes dramatise the lives of first-year surgical interns. According to Nielsen Media Research, the show recently achieved 24.3 million viewers in one week on American channel ABC, beating Desperate Housewives as the most-watched show on Sundays and reaching number five on ABC's list of Top 10 most-watched shows.
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New accounts | | Junxion Communications has been appointed as secretariat to Agricultural Writers SA for the second consecutive year.Purple Cow Communications lands Human Alliance account - more infoMore SABC branding for Espial - more infoCSA get Maximum head space - more infoRed Cherri secures N.R.U. development contract - more infoNaomi Campbell returns to Red Hot Entertainment - more infoVanessa Fogel Design has designs on Tuna Marine - more infoMomentum takes up Golden Reel contract with CineMARK.Arnica account for The Letter Corporation - more infoLobedu MS&L bags Virgin Mobile PR account - more info
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People on the move | | New account manager at STONEWALL+ Cape Town - more infoNew management at Cross Colours - more infoKagiso Exhibitions appoints new CFO - more infoBlue Planet Media's new star - more infoRyan Reed joins the Riot - more infoGeorge Grobler has been appointed as Beeld's Circulation Manager.New traffic controller at Studio M DBC - more infoNew appointments at Mortimer Harvey - more infoPartnership change at Ensky Marketing - more infoNew appointments at BBDO Cape Town - more info
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Events to diarise | | A to Z of Strategic Brand Management - Vega School, Sandton, 05 Apr
Two-day intensive workshop covering the fundamentals of brand management, presented by Vega School Navigator, Gordon Cook.
Cape Town's first ever Labour Film Festival - WWMP, Salt River, Cape Town, 05 Apr
The festival is a joint venture between Workers World Media Productions, COSATU Western Cape Region, SACTWU, NEHAWU, FAWU and NUMSA, and is an opportunity for workers and the public to engage critically with local and international union leaders on issues like factory closings, youth issues and unemployment.
AMASA - April Meeting - AMASA, Cape Town, 05 Apr
Julia Amesbury, Managing Director of Notabene Cape Town and former Regional Director for Asia Pacific Mediaedge CIA, will be sharing her experiences with us in terms of Media Creativity - A Global Perspective - at the April AMASA meeting where the Roger Garlick finalists will also be announced.
Masterclass in Business Development & Audience research - Film & TV Unit Monash SA, Johannesburg, 07 Apr
Through understanding the needs and trends of new and existing audiences, this short course will give producers invaluable insight in terms of further developing their business.
Business English Workshop - Sacelt, Johannesburg, 08 Apr
A comprehensive workshop aimed at second-language speakers of English.
Journaling & Meditation Workshop - soulutions life coaching, Cape Town, 08 Apr
A workshop integrating the personal growth practices of journaling and meditation - deepen self-awareness; raise consciousness.
Certificate in Basic Principles of Public Relations - PRISA/ProVox, Randburg, 08 Apr
Do you want to enter the dynamic field of public relations, but do not know where to start?
You've got only 4 minutes Sales Seminar - Perception Business Skills, Sea Point, Cape Town, 11 Apr
SA Leading Sales Speaker, Richard Mulvey will be holding a sales seminar on how to create the right impression for your potential clients within the first 4 minutes of meeting them.
ABC of Event Management - M.Whale & Associates, Johannesburg - Indaba Hotel, 04 May
Proven as a successful foundation for creating event success, the two-day ABC of Event Management Workshops provide participants with a methodology and systematic approach to all the elements of event organising, together with practical examples and checklists that can be put into practise immediately.
Half-day seminar on Technical Communication - Stb. Univ. Language Centre, Stellenbosch, 09 May
The Stellenbosch University Language Centre is presenting a half-day seminar on technical communication, which is aimed at anyone who works in an environment where technical communication plays a role.
Managing Business Transformation - Knowledge Up-Grade Management, Balalaika Hotel, Sandton, JHB, 17 May
Issues such as low business transformation activity in the private sector; low consulting rates paid by the public sector; BEE transformation labeled as business transformation; difficulties with achieving effective business transformation in the public sector; corporate governance, are to be confronted at Managing Business Transformation conference.
Michael Norton Breakfast - Finlay Events, Johannesburg, 23 May
Join this international community builder and social entrepreneur for breakfast, while he talks about how we can prevent some harsh and looming realities.
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Upcoming events | | | Wired for PR Writing - Stellenbosch University , Stellenbosch, 03 AprTelevision Presenting Course - On Cue Communications, Randburg, 03 AprManaging Newsdesk and Managing Reporters - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 03 AprWriting and Presenting Reports and Proposals - IAJ, Jhb, Parktown, 03 AprServices Marketing - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 03 AprMarketing Strategy - IMM GSM, Johannesurg, 03 AprCertificate in PR Writing - PRISA/ProVox, Randburg, 03 AprHTML & Dreamweaver digital training - Vega School, Green Point, Cape Town, 04 AprAdobe Photoshop CS - Short Course - AAA School of Advertising Cape, Cape Town, 04 AprRetail South Africa Conference - Trade Conferences Int., Indaba Hotel, Fourways, JHB, 05 Apr | More... Submit an event
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Ukubona's looking for a digital designer with minimum 3 years experience, must have advanced knowledge of flash and action scripting, photoshop & freehand with thorough understanding of digital medium, information hierarchy and the tools involved. - read more...
Brand Manager Retail - Cape Town
Calling all Cowboys - Brand Manager Retail. Our company is looking for the newest member of their Brand Development Team. Required - a minimum of 5 years brand/business marketing experience. - read more...
Marketing/Brand Manager - Sandton/Rivonia
Business in Africa Group is looking to appoint a Marketing/Brand Manager to spearhead the growth and profitability of its leading international magazine and publishing services. - read more...
Bookkeeper and Admin Manager - Advertising - Pretoria
Complete knowledge of Pastel Bookkeeper and Pastel Payroll, with experience in general office admin and credit control to handle the full set of accounts and payroll for four companies. - read more...
Direct Response Media Planner - Cape Town
Go getter, passionate about media and market behaviour with a bent for direct marketing. If you're analytical, creative and very brave you must be who we're looking for. - read more...
Senior Designer - Cape Town
We are looking for a multi-skilled, talented designer to join our dynamic team. At least five years experience. Solid creativity, layout, concept, packaking skills, stamina, good energy and leadership. - read more...
Ops Specialist: Media Relations - Pretoria
The primary focus of this job is to co-ordinate and pro-actively identify media issues and enhance Telkom's image and reputation, through targeted media interventions. - read more...
Specialist: Demand Analysis - Pretoria
The primary focus of this job is to design market experiments and to estimate the short and long term demand for telecommunications products and services under alternative price scenarios. - read more...
Specialist: Market Research - Pretoria
Professional planning, execution and management of market research project aimed at providing Telkom decision makers with actionable market intelligence, as well as client management, vendor management, invoice management. - read more...
Senior Designer - Cape Town
Experienced designer to fill enormous pair of shoes at award-winning digital agency Ripe. Print experience, New Media design, video editing and high-end 3D skills are key. Audio/music skills a bonus. - 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...
Art Director (Senior) - Kuwait
At the Kuwait offices of a global agency. Lead a small team of designers specialising in corporate identities and financial reports. - read more...
Executive Brand Representative - Johannesburg
4 months contract. Marketing grads preferred. No specific experience. required. Drivers license essential. Apr-July 2006 assignment. Must be available immediately. Call Fatima/Claudelle on 011 349-7260. - read more...
Editors/Writers/Material Developers/Evaluators - Cape Town
Children's Institute, UCT, seeks freelance editors; material developers; case study writers; project/materials evaluators. Req: proven academic/development sector experience; know rights issues; turn academic content into popular materials. - read more...
Assistant to Key Account Manager - Cape Town
Initially back up Key Account Manager but need to aspire to becoming Key Acc Manager yourself. Attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal skills essential. Fantastic opportunity for dynamic self starter. - read more...
Project Manager - Jhb
Responsible for the project management of projects, from taking the brief from the research unit through to checking and delivering clean data tables to the researchers. Logistics, quality control. - read more...
Marketing Account Executive - Cape Town
We are looking for a dynamic self starter to join marketing team as an Account Executive. Must have relevant qualification and at least 1 year experience. - read more...
Business Process Manager - AA - Johannesburg
Leading bank requires a business processes manager proficient in managing multifunctional teams. Responsibilities: ensure alignment and manage relationships between business partners; translate business system objectives into measurable service level objectives. - read more...
Junior Accountant - Marketing - Rosebank, Johannesburg
Stimulating position for suitably qualified accounting professional. You will enjoy the support of an entrepreneurial owner as you assume responsibility for the financial management of two service companies. - read more...
Sales Consultant - Cape Town
Are you self-motivated, confident, and aspiring to be a sales guru? If so, we want you to join our sales team. 2 years exp a must. - read more...
Junior/Mid Graphic Designer - Gauteng only
A small design studio is looking for a young and dynamic designer with a strong creative mind. Your first love should be conceptualising & designing corporate identities, posters, brochures and annual reports etc. - read more...
Recruitment Consultant - Pretoria
Studentwise, a national staffing services and promotions company, seeks a consultant for its Pretoria office. The position involves recruitment, selection, candidate placement and client service responsibilities. - read more...
Content Manager/Junior Technical Resource - Johannesburg
eProp.co.za, South Africa's commercial property marketplace, is looking for a dynamic Content Manager and Junior Technical Resource who is looking for an entrepreneurial and challenging working environment. - read more...
Accountant (Temp) - Broadcasting - Sandton
A 4 month contract exists at broadcasting production company. Management support, monthly reports, analyse expense trends, monitor budgets, internal controls, auditing, capture invoices/payments, Recons, GL. Pastel Evolution essential. Start 1 April. - read more...
Writer & Content Manager - Centurion
Sound Idea Productions is looking for a writer, communicator and content management person. We are a new media company, and the incumbent would need solid written and verbal communication skills. - read more...
Assistant Editor - Sandton
Drum magazine is looking for an experienced Assistant Editor to help conceptualise and manage content and production in their Sandton office. - read more...
Chief Sub-Editor - Cape Town
Drum magazine seeks an experienced Chief Sub who is passionate about words and language to copy edit, headline and proof-read copy to ensure correctness, accuracy and consistency. - read more...
Journalist - Sandton
Drum is looking for skilled journalists in their Sandton office to produce pertinent, entertaining and informative ideas and creative written features on a variety of human interest subjects. - read more...
Entertainment Writer - Sandton
We're looking for a passionate journalist who knows what's hot and happening and wants to steer the entertainment and celebrity content of Drum. - read more...
Account Manager - Public Relations - AA - Johannesburg
AA PR Account Manager required to work on a prestigious, global brand. A keen interest in sports, fitness and fashion will go a long way in getting you an interview. - read more...
Personal Sales Assistant - MD - Cape Town
Innovative Media Company requires a dynamic Personal Sales Assistant to MD. Bachelors Degree or Marketing Diploma. 2 yrs sales or administration experience. Salary R 7000 - commissions: available. - read more...
Under-appreciated Graphic Design Genius - Sandton
We're a small agency but we're bursting at the seams and we need a new print designer to get dumped with the overload, stress and extra long hours! - read more...
Web Developer/Programmer - Cape Town
Meduim to heavy weight Web Developer who has the passion, drive and hunger for all things digital in an established, dynamic communications agency. - read more...
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