| No Comment |  Keeping glued to our broadcast media for history-making court judgments is becoming quite common these days, which poses unique challenges to daily newspapers to entice their readers with novel ways to read them, when consumers can get the judgment firsthand. Beeld wowed its readers and those of us in the profession with its front page today which contained a 'mirror image' of a "Guilty vs Not-guilty" verdict. World-class innovation which is sure to win awards! Marketers also need to get innovative as strides in technology blur media lines between mainstream and digital media - well done to the organizers of the Khuza Awards Youth Branding conference held in Johannesburg last week for getting together one of the best media and digital speaker lineups at a conference in our industry in a long time.
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor, www.bizcommunity.com
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Future, thy name is Google
Digital changes marketer's offerings to consumer
Vroom, vroom... RSP and Media24 rev it up
Reaching the media savvy youth market
Best youth ad campaigns
Three SA nominees among 2006 D&AD Pencil finalists
New rules to level the playing field for Loeries
Live broadcasts of Zuma trial
The power of online marketing and PR
Growing an SA Google starts with a mind shift
Consumer Protection Bill has ramifications for marketers
Energy resources impact supply chain
How to be successful in publishing
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Marketing | | Future, thy name is Google
[Louise Marsland] The marketer needs to know how the techno-savvy new generation engages with the media they consume, in order to reach them with brand messages. This was the clear message from the Khuza Awards and Youth Branding conference held at The Zone @ Rosebank, Johannesburg, last week. Stonewall CEO Ben Wagner spoke on new media opportunities that brands have in reaching consumers and what the media of the future might look like.
Digital changes marketer's offerings to consumer
[Louise Marsland] Describing himself as a "retro-styled voice of reason" amongst all the 'anoraks' at the Khuza youth branding conference who were predicting the doom of traditional media, outgoing-CEO, SABC Commercial Enterprises, Mark Jakins, said in South Africa at least mainstream media are here to stay for the next decade or so.
Reaching the media savvy youth market
[Louise Marsland] Do you know how to reach the youth? Have you produced a campaign that has become part of youth culture? The Khuza Awards and youth branding conference taking place in Johannesburg this week has heard from youth experts who believe most marketers are missing the boat when it comes to reaching the wired generation.
Best youth ad campaigns
The Khuza Awards, a research-based awards program where South African youth (aged eight - 22 years) vote for their favourite ads and marketing campaigns, have revealed that the South African youth's taste in advertising is truly colour blind and truly pro-South African. The awards were presented last night, Thursday 4 May 2006, in Johannesburg.
Beefing up Jo'burg tourism marketing
As part of its mandate to proactively promote both business and leisure tourism to the central Johannesburg hub, the Johannesburg Tourism Company embarked upon an aggressive marketing campaign and is currently strengthening its marketing muscle. 2005 saw the appointment of marketing manager Hapiloe Sello and now, just six months later, Kabo Langa has joined the JTC team as the new marketing co-ordinator.
Consumer Protection Bill has ramifications for marketers
[Louise Marsland] Do you want to be told how to market and sell your products? Do you want to be dictated to on how you are to treat your customer and client? The new Consumer Protection Bill will contribute to the regulation of the marketplace according to marketing pundits and the Corporate Lawyers Association, who are calling on all marketers to make submissions to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on the new Bill.
The Consumer Protection Bill, 2006: for public comment
The new Marketing Association (in process of being established) and the Corporate Lawyers Association of South Africa have put together a summary of the Department of Trade and Industry new Consumer Protection Bill, 2006, which the DTI has given the industry until May 15 to offer comment on.
Greater respect for road rules
On Friday, 5 May 2006, 915 learners from Gauteng's taxi industry received certificates in customer care, business and professional driving from the Minister of Transport, Jeff Radebe, at a special function in Johannesburg to mark their significant achievement. To date, more than R36 million has been invested by the Department of Labour and the Transport Education and Training Authority in training for the taxi industry, ahead of the country's hosting of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
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Advertising | | Upskilling the ad industry
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Despite 'doing quite well' and playing a vital role in the economy, research shows that the South African advertising industry's standards are fast declining and remain in 'critical' condition, pending an urgent intervention. Bizcommunity.com spoke to Alexia Georgiou about her epic odyssey to save the industry from sudden death.
Portraying inner power
Lobedu Leo Burnett recently produced the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class TVC, "Feel more powerful". As one of the most important releases for Mercedes-Benz this year, the B-Class not only fills the gap and completes the product range between A and C but also aims to attract a younger target market.
Tackling trust and integrity
Insurance broking and employee benefit consulting firm Glenrand MIB believes that it is unfair that all big businesses are painted with the same brush, following various worldwide and local corporate shenanigans such as the Enron debacle - and the company is doing something about it with an "in your face" outdoor ad campaign conceived and executed by Troika Imagineering Works.
Three SA nominees among 2006 D&AD Pencil finalists
South Africa's representation in the D&AD Global Awards has increased dramatically since last year - three Pencil nominations and 16 'In Book' entries this year, compared to 10 'In Book' and no Pencil nominations in 2005. Winners of Yellow Pencils, or the even more rare Black Pencil, will be announced at the D&AD Global Awards Ceremony & Dinner on 24 May 2006.
Armchair critics get their chance
A new project to help advertisers reach their target markets with clearer and more understandable advertisements had hundreds of South Africans between 12 and 80 joining the freelance critics family in the first week, according to AdCritics project co-ordinator Bruce Nortje.
Deprive yourself for the best of causes
Food or technology deprivation for 40 hours - a hard call for our youth, but that's what World Vision South Africa is requesting this weekend to raise funds for millions of HIV/AIDS orphans. And Net#work BBDO and Suburban Films freely created and produced a TV commercial to assist the organisation in meeting its goal.
JWT South Africa appoints new CEO and management team
Announcing Modise Makhene's appointment as new group CEO for JWT South Africa with effect from 2 May 2006, Ron Vrijmoet, JWT COO for Continental Europe and Africa, says that Makhene brings a unique mix of client, media and agency experience to the JWT Group, having also worked for Coca Cola USA, Tiger Brands South Africa and, most recently, as MD for Primedia @ Home.
Using WAP to promote branding
Billabong SA created brand awareness among targeted consumers through a below-the-line marketing WAP campaign by BulkSMS.com that offered branded wallpapers downloaded to a mobile phone. The use of technology ensured the campaign was dynamic, as well as allowing Billabong to track responses to its advertising campaign in the print media.
New rules to level the playing field for Loeries
It's that time of the year again - when creative excellence steps forward and the 'Who's Who' are separated from the 'Who the Hell are Yous'. The entry deadline for The Loerie Awards 2006 is 30 June 2006, and this year, Africa's premier advertising, communication and design awards has made several bold changes to its entry criteria.
Clio Awards announces 12 Future Gold participants
NEW YORK: The international Clio Awards yesterday, 2 May 2006, named the 12 talented young participants from around the world who will compete in the third annual 2006 Future Gold: Young Creatives Program, one of its key initiatives in support of the next generation of advertising creatives.
Reaping a worldwind of awards
Castle Lager’s commercial ‘Worldwind’ has been awarded a Silver Hugo in the Alcoholics Beverages category at the recent Hugo Awards in Chicago, USA - which celebrates the quality and diversity in TV programming and commercials worldwide – adding yet another accolade to its already impressive awards collection.
AMASA Cape Town announces 2006 committee
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) Cape Town announced its new committee for 2006 at its recent AGM.
New Ceres commercial launched - One Planet
It's a bumper year for production company Krishna Smiles-Flowers Bloom and its prolific director Mukunda with another string of back-to-back productions - the latest being 'Yoga' with Bester Burke for the launch of Ceres Plus, a new healthy range of fruit and vegetable juices.
Applause for Getty Images food photography - Gallo Images
Getty Images' new Stock Food Creative collection of pre-shot food photography, introduced to the South African market by Gallo Images, is being snapped up by designers, food manufacturers and magazines looking for quicker and more cost-effective ways to get their food products and ideas to consumers.
Going for glory - Lowe Bull
The recent television commercial created by advertising agency Lowe Bull for Rama margarine was ranked as runner up for the February ad of the month award - which goes towards achieving its clear objective: returning the Rama brand back to its former glory.
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[Dr Roger Sinclair] If you look at the Barclays Bank plc annual financial statements just published, you will see an interesting item tucked away in the accounting notes. There, alone under its heading, but at the heart of a table about intangibles, is the value of the Absa brand. According to this it was bought in a business combination, which we know to have been worth over R30 billion. The value placed on the brand is £172 million (R1.8 billion).
A change in zeitgeist
According to Roger Neale-May, MD of NM&P South Africa, client-commissioned research shows that consumers are less sensitive to pricing than previously thought, saying that selecting a recognised brand associated with quality is their choice over price. This has led to Neale-May & Partners shifting direction from its initial 2001 Fast Fruit campaign for Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing.
Brands & Branding 2006 - Top branders and winning cultures - Brands & Branding
The Encyclopaedia of Brands & Branding 2006's content of research, brand profiles, case studies and editorial will include a focus on South Africa's top branders, as well as a feature on winning brand cultures and eight research projects.
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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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CRM | | Do you really know who and where your customers are? - Conexus
E-marketing is hailed as the most cost-effective, easily measured and targeted communication tool with enormous returns. Why is it then that a 30% read rate is considered excellent for any electronic newsletter?
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Design | | Canadian designers offer support
In an open letter to the South African Design Council (think), Canadian designers have pledged support for think's recent stance in the South African Airways tender. In a letter to Bizcommunity.com, The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada said it would like to add its support for think's response to SAA's request for "speculative creative in their tender for a design firm".
''Continental Shift'': Discounted Afro-centric image collection - Great Stock!
Great Stock! has announced a special discount on a superb collection of 104 RF images that are ideal for communicators needing high-quality images with a strong African sense and styling.
'Designers at Edgars' preview evening a hit - RedCube Agency
Media and socialites attended the exclusive Designers at Edgars preview evening held this Wednesday, 26 April 2006, at Edgars Sandton - the new fashion capital of South Africa.
Eclectic wins EXSA award
Durban-based exhibition stand and showroom design specialists, Eclectic Exhibits, has walked away with the award for the 'Best Large Stand in the Custom 201 square metres and over Category' at EXSA's annual awards function held in Johannesburg recently. Eclectic won top honours for its KZN Tourism stand designed for Travel Indaba 2005, which will be showcased again at this year's show.
2006 Gold Quill Award for Russell & Associates
Russell & Associates has received the award of Excellence in the Communication Design category for its 2005 Harmony Gold Annual Report at the 2006 Gold Quill Awards, presented by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Winners represent the best in organisational communication and their work plans serve as best practices for professional communicators across communication disciplines.
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Women24.com has been selected as the exclusive online media partner to the Nokia Cape Town Fashion Week, 11 - 16 July 2006. Citing Women24's traffic figures - which have now exceeded 200 000 unique users - as a major motivator, the collaboration will include the launch of South Africa's very first fashion video podcasts, as well as other interactive Internet-based activities, to inspire digital divas worldwide.
The power of online marketing and PR
There are more than one billion Internet users worldwide and the online population in South Africa is growing each year. “Currently at 3 600 000 users, South Africa’s broadband adoption rate jumped by 30% in Q3 2005, making it one of the fastest growing emerging internet markets in the world,” says international speaker Sally Falkow, who will be in South Africa to hold a one-day internet marketing and PR seminar in Cape Town on 7 June 2006.
Growing an SA Google starts with a mind shift
[Jon Foster Pedley] What does it take to become a Google? It’s a question every businessperson has asked himself or herself in some form or another - the answer surely would be a recipe for tremendous success and growth. For local businesses the question is no different and we have our own businesses that seem to defy expectations. But unfortunately, research shows that local innovative companies, like their global counterparts, are in the minority.
Twelve Horses MessageMaker is the solution for iFind 34600 - Twelve Horses
Twelve Horses is pleased to welcome iFind 34600 as a new client. Twelve Horses will be responsible for iFind's email marketing campaigns.
The SA Music Awards go digital in 2006 - Prezence SA
Prezence has been working closely with the annual MTN SA Music Awards for the last two years, developing high-tech solutions that have taken the country’s most high-profile music awards ceremony into the digital era.
Technology + strategy = growth + profitability - Twelve Horses
“By combining world class communication technology with the right strategy it can deliver tremendous value for local online customers,” says Sam Draper, country manager of one of the world's leading lifecycle communications platforms, MessageMaker.
3rdSun places premium rate SMS services within easy reach - Clickatell
3rdSun Solutions, an online application developer specialising in two-way SMS service and integration, has announced the launch of its 16ixty (one-sixty) total SMS solution in association with premier mobile message carrier, Clickatell.
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| | | UCT aims to develop strategy leaders in SA - Graduate School of Business
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) has taken the unusual step of marrying two disciplines - coaching and strategy - in order to aid in solving a problem common in the world of business: the gap between strategy and implementation.
The basics of business writing - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
As “business talk” develops into more direct, real and sincere communication, so too must business writing become easy, up-front and punchy, as well as persuasive. In fact, never before have the words ‘Say what you mean – mean what you say’ been more applicable as they are today.
Customer service communications training - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
Today's technology allows your business to handle more customer service than ever before, but if your team falls short on efficient communications skills, the only thing your organisation will derive from all this technology is a questionable ability to serve your customers. What this means is that you not only lose customers - you lose profits.
Crossing the unknown - SoulCircle
[Mandy de Waal] Mandy de Waal, founder of SoulCircle, investigates poet David Whyte’s work, writing and poetry, and finds that he urges us to make a friendship with the unknown, to embrace silence and make a companion of our aloneness as a way of finding that mercurial self that holds the answer to our completeness.
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Exceeding expectations or delighting clients and their target audiences is talked about endlessly - making it happen is what sets the best event apart from the rest. And according to Gavin Mills, managing director of Amara - The Production Resort, “wow” is not enough.
Isabel Jones to hold a workshop on client service - The Hedgehog Event
Hosted by Hedgehog Events, Isabel Jones will be holding a one-day workshop on Friday, 5 May 2006, entitled Customer Service Expectations.
Vodaworld special deals - Vodaworld Events
All new banquet bookings at Vodaworld in June, July or August 2006 will receive complimentary sherries on arrival. In addition, Vodaworld will offer either 20% commission or a 20% discount on all beverage sales.
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Exhibitions | | Reaffirmation of expo partnership
South African Tourism has re-awarded Kagiso Exhibitions and Events the tender for the provision of external exhibitions management for a further three-year period. Moeketsi Mosola, CEO of South African Tourism, says the contribution that Kagiso has made to the business from a financial and business point of view has been a major contributing factor.
Expo space at CT Book Fair sold out
All exhibition space at the inaugural Cape Town Book Fair (CTBF), to be held 17 - 20 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is officially sold out, more than a month in advance of the event. Organisers are now concentrating on driving feet through the door.
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Magazines | | Vroom, vroom... RSP and Media24 rev it up
[Louise Marsland] Having first tussled in the leisure travel market, Ramsay, Son & Parker with Caxton on its team and Media24 are now in the grand prix of battles to race their new motoring magazines to the car-mad consumer market.
Showing SA how to live it up
Aimed at South Africa’s growing affluent market, the new alternate monthly Millionaire Lifestyle - to be co-published by Millionaire Lifestyle Magazine and American William Rankin - will focus on featuring the intriguing international luxurious lifestyles of the global elite.
How to be successful in publishing
[Chris Moerdyk] One of the biggest challenges publishers of mass media titles have to face is getting just the right mix of media research and editor’s gut feel.
Jackpot for New Media
The contract to publish Sun International’s quarterly customer magazine Privé has been awarded to New Media Publishing, with Helena Gavera appointed as publisher and Ambre Nicholson as editor. New Media, which will also be responsible for advertising sales, will publish its first issue in June 2006.
CLASSICfeel magazine nominated for Business Day/BASA Award - DeskLink Media
CLASSICfeel adds to its growing tally of nominations and awards with a nomination for the 2005 Business Day/BASA Awards for Business and the Arts, in the category Media Sponsorship, for its continuing sponsorship of South African jazz musicians.
Afrikaans sister for people magazine
Following on the success of people, the highest circulating celebrity weekly magazine in South Africa, Caxton Magazines is launching mense, an Afrikaans version, with the first issue to hit the newsstands on 29 May. Current people editor Andrea Caknis will be executive editor of both magazines, with Chantal Marais as deputy editor of mense.
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The Jacob Zuma rape trial judgment will be broadcast live on both television and radio, with both e.tv and Primedia Broadcasting, owners of Talk Radio 702 and 567 CapeTalk, being granted permission to broadcast live next week from the courtroom. The judgment is expected to start on Monday, 8 May 2006.
Final reminder for 2006 Nat Nakasa Award nominations
The deadline for nominations for the 2006 Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity is 15 May 2006. With prize money of R20 000.00, the award is open to all journalists, irrespective of whether they serve a community/national newspaper, magazine or an electronic medium, including online publishers.
Countdown to SAB Sports Journalists of the Year Awards
“While entries from print and internet journalists predominated, it [has been] pleasing to receive entries from the regional commercial and local radio stations, as well as from e.tv,” comments judge Robin Kempthorne in advance of the 2005 SAB Sports Journalist of the Year Awards, to be announced at a Sandton gala event on Thursday, 11 May 2006.
Bringing a wealth of experience to the MDDA
Lumko Mtimde has been appointed as the new CEO of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), with effect from 1 July 2006. Mtimde is a former councillor of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, a founder member of the community radio movement of South Africa, an active member of AMARC Africa, the World Association of Community Broadcasters, and also sits in various bodies dealing with communications regulations in Africa.
Adult education company wins Homegrown award
Adult education company Media Works has won the 'Service of the Year' category for SMMEs in the recent Proudly South African Homegrown Awards, which are endorsed by president Thabo Mbeki. Says MD Jackie Carroll, "We are extremely pleased that our ongoing commitment to assisting South Africa's illiterate adults to earn a recognised qualification has been recognised."
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| | | Beeld's front page turns tradition upside down
With almost every local daily newspaper concentrating on the looming Jacob Zuma verdict this today, 8 May 2006, Afrikaans daily Beeld has differentiated itself among competitors to get noticed in the media frenzy surrounding this controversial trial - by producing a mirror image of its masthead on both the top and bottom of the front page.
Back to print... via the Internet? - Rapport
As part of a multimedia campaign for Rapport's big "Rugby Raakvat" competition kicking off on Sunday 7 May 2006, Internet advertising has been included for the first time.
TYDskrif and Takalani Sesame take hands - Rapport
Rapport has signed a deal to have the first ever and exclusive rights to publish a weekly Afrikaans version of the popular 'edutainment' children’s programme Takalani Sesame. A full page colour animated episode will be published each week in Rapport TYDskrif from Sunday, 7 May 2006.
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| | | ADTECH secures exclusive licensing deal with 365 Digital Publishing for South Africa - 365 Digital
ADTECH, a leading provider of adserving technology, and 365 Digital Publishing, Cape Town's leading internet publisher, have announced an exclusive partnership agreement where 365 Digital Publishing will handle ADTECH's online marketing products and services for South Africa.
Seek the truth, crack the codes and win with The Da Vinci Code - Prezence SA
Prezence is proud to announce the launch of the official South African Da Vinci Code movie website, with competition prizes valued at over R100 000.
Cybertrenz and JD Internet Consulting are merging! - Cybertrenz
In a strategic move by the two companies, the Cybertrenz brand (which has been successfully trading and growing for the last eight years) is being merged into the JD Internet Consulting brand, which has gone from strength to strength in the BEE and online arena over the last four years.
Cybertrenz and JD Internet Consulting are merging - JD Internet Consulting
In a strategic move by the two companies, the Cybertrenz brand (which has been successfully trading and growing for the last eight years) is being merged into the JD Internet Consulting brand, which has gone from strength to strength in the BEE and online arena over the last four years.
If you're at loss for power...
www.powerloss.co.za is a newly launched website to inform the public on the damage caused to our local business economy by Eskom's negligence. Citizens and business owners are encouraged to express and vent their frustration by posting their companies' damages during power cuts.
Beefing it up on the Internet
Health24.com has re-launched Man Zone, a space on the Internet for local blokes in search of more than health-related information. Formulated after increasing traffic on the portal's Man Talk peer forum, the lifestyle-oriented content hub contains loads of content and interactive tools that offers advice on related topics from fatherhood and careers to cartoons and the average size of dangly bits.
What girls really want
According to a recent survey, www.sweet16.co.za found that 37.2% of South African girls aged 12 - 24 browse the Internet for a few hours each day, with 17.4% checking in at least once a day and 38.1% a few times a week. With more households now having broadband connections, 47.1% have access from home, and 10.7% are wired for access at school. Topics in order of popularity are music, clothing and fashion items, beauty, mp3 players and cell phones, movies, surfing the web, teen magazines, celebrity gossip, love and dating, and sports. Only 7.4% use the Internet for research purposes only.
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Capturing the attention of commuters at a transit hub, close to advertised stores, signals an immediate retail call-to-action. The result is a boosted turnover for these retail outlets and overall accelerated brand awareness. ComutaNet's recent marketing campaign for two Cape Town Shoprite stores showed the efficacy of this approach.
Lighting things up
In a recent campaign, Coca-Cola Light’s marketing department sought out a new communication vehicle and found the appropriate media format in Primall Media’s shopping centre advertising, using large format internal billboards and a ‘Coca-Cola Light Wall’ built entirely out of glass bricks.
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Printing | | Relativity - ''Township Stories'', by Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom and Presley Chweneyagae - STE Publishers
STE Publishers has just published Relativity by Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom and Presley Chweneyagae. This is the first in a series of Market Theatre play scripts to be released under STE's new imprint, Dung Beetle Drama.
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| | | New corporate identity flies on TV - Tilt! Films
Michael Doran from Tilt! Films recently completed shooting the latest commercial for local airline Airlink. Using a series of interlinked vignettes based on a script from creative team Steve Knapp and Brad Copeman at Volcano Advertising, the commercial was shot over two days in Cape Town.
Amy Allais creates bygone eras for Boardmans - Fresh Eye Film Productions
Fresh Eye Film Production director Amy Allais transforms Boardman's latest commercial into a romantic and classic 30 second visual by transporting us back in time to the 30's era.
White Lion to go to Cannes
White Lion, which wrapped up phase two of principle photography in South Africa two weeks ago, is now prepping for Cannes, where it will be available for international sales. The motion picture aims to represent bona fide lion behaviour while still telling an engaging and character-driven story.
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| | | RedCube wins Hilary Duff account - RedCube Agency
RedCube Agency has been appointed exclusively to handle public relations in South Africa for internationally-renowned film and television actress, multi-platinum and chart-topping recording artist and concert performer, fashion designer and philanthropist Hilary Duff.
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| | | AirMedia helps give voice to Midrand Community Radio - AirMedia
In a bid to meet the May 2006 deadline and to help serve the community at large, AirMedia pulled out all the stops to ensure that Midrand Community Radio was able to kick off with its first special event broadcast on behalf of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS).
Change of Heart 104.9's current line-up - Heart 104.9
Heart 104.9 has modified its line-up changes effective 1 May 2006. But rather than make these changes on a ‘gut feeling’, considerable time and effort went into researching what listeners in Cape Town want.
Live broadcast for Zuma judgement day
Talk Radio 702's Chris Gibbons is hosting a special programme to broadcast the Jacob Zuma rape trial judgment today, Monday 8 May 2006, from 8.45am to 4pm. Talk show host Tim Modise will be based at the Johannesburg High Court to interview roleplayers and capture the mood and colour, with presenter Jenny Crwys-Williams to also join Gibbons immediately after the judgment has been completed. Listeners will be able to give their reaction through live calls and SMSes.
Support quest for blood
Midrand Community Radio will launch in May 2006, broadcasting in association with the South African National Blood Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By locking your dial to 92.7FM, you can support them in their quest for blood. The studio at Midway Mews promises dynamic presenters, competitions and give-aways, with specific challenges planned for each Saturday. All are invited to attend and participate. For more info, go to www.radiomidrand.co.za or www.sanbs.org.za.
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| | | Is employee loyalty a thing of the past? - Synovate
Forty percent of employees think it's no longer possible to be as loyal to a company as in the past, with the French - at 56% - expressing the highest such sentiment, a recent Synovate survey has found.
South Africa's 'Igniter' brands - UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing
The Wildfire Index, a groundbreaking new marketing tool developed by the UCT Unilever Institute and Research Surveys, has examined major local brands to discover which successfully attract the ultimate brand ambassadors or 'Igniters'.
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| | | Nestlé Foodservice to focus on core activities
Nestlé Foodservice, the Nestlé South Africa division dedicated to catering and vending solutions, is reviewing its business operations in order to maximise effective customer service. It is considering outsourcing its technical services operation, which provides technical support to all vending equipment, in order to focus on its core business activities while maintaining a strong technical backup service.
Working together to globalise trade standards
The collaboration of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) and the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to set a framework of international standards should result in authorised economic operators becoming a reality and enable stronger cross-border customs relationships, quicker identification of high-risk goods, reduction of customs delays and collaboration with supply chains that open gates for more efficient world trade.
Energy resources impact supply chain
[Andrew Blatherwick] We have all spent the last few years thinking about and moving towards Globalisation, Just in Time, Lean and removing inventory from the supply chain. Then along comes the reality that energy is a limited resource and the costs are escalating at such a rate that we now need to consider whether these strategies remain economic.
Ongoing training encourages success and support - Clover
Communities countrywide are harvesting the rewards of a sustainable project; the concept of food garden training was implemented by the Clover Mama Afrika - Ukwakha Isizwe social responsibility programme.
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Sponsorship | | Pointspeople easing motorists through traffic - Media3
Following collaboration between the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Media³ and OUTsurance, traffic has never flowed better.
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Figures for the past month from the SABC reveal that the kids’ cooking show ‘What’s your flava’ and travel show ‘Which Way’ - both produced by Okuhle Media - have exceeded expectations by more than doubling the anticipated ARs.
The MNet Show is back! - Red Cherry Television
Once again Marius Roberts and Elana Afrika are rewarding loyal MNet/DStv households, while providing great value to advertisers by giving away their prizes on the show.
Watch the fur fly
Cat-fights on the catwalk is what 'America's Next Top Model' is all about. It's wild, but witty and launches on e.tv, Tuesday 9 May at 9pm. Created by supermodel Tyra Banks, the reality show chronicles the transformation of 12 everyday young women living together in a New York City loft while competing for a multi-faceted grand prize supermodel package.
Exclusive internet distribution partner selected
General entertainment channel Star TV, which broadcasts in English and Swahili from Tanzania, has selected JumpTV as its exclusive Internet broadcast partner for the online distribution of its content. For a monthly subscription of US$9.95, JumpTV subscribers all over the world can watch Star TV's African movies and breakout shows, including daily news show 'Jarida Maridhawa', music program 'Roving DJ' and 'Tegemeo langu', a show focused on helping viewers escape from the bondage of poverty.
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New accounts | | Lindsay Saker goes to the washroom - more infoPurple Cow wins Aptech account - more infoNew client for Awuzwe Brand Communications - more infoVulindlela Communications to produce MDDA's annual report - more infoHMC Seswa bags another non-IT client - more info
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People on the move | | New faces for Oracle Airtime Sales - more infoFine new Healthcare appointments - more infoClinton Nortje appointed as sales manager at Great Stock! - more infoKabelo Ledwaba has been appointed as account manager at HMC Seswa Corporate Communications.New appointments for Antalis - more infoProvantage Transit Media appoints new national sales manager - more info
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| | Events to diarise | Old Mutual Franchise Opportunity Conference & Expo - Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, 5 May
The conference will host talks and workshops presented by industry leaders, consultants and experts.
| | | How to... Workshop: Video Editing - Incredible Connection Woodmead, Johannesburg, 6 May
Video editing for beginners.
| | | This is My Life - The Write Co, Johannesburg, 8 May
New for those authors (both published and unpublished) who want to write a memoir. | | | Patterson Writing Course - All over the world, 10 May
"Writers Write" via correspondence. | | | Digital Photography Workshop - DDS Offices, Cape Town, 10 May
A short course offering the basics of good digital photography, sharing your photos and digital editing with Paint Shop Pro X. | | | Short programme certificate in basic photography - Oakfields College, Pretoria, 13 May
Opportunities abound for the visually inspired and the creatively courageous. | | | Journaling & Meditation Workshop - Learning Centre; Bergvliet, Cape Town, 13 May
Deepen self awareness and raise personal consciousness! | | | BIP Film Festival - University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), Polokwane, 13 May
Network with other professionals in the film and music market at BIP Film Festival. | | | ABC of Event Management Workshop - Ridgeway Conference Centre, Randburg, 15 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.
| | | Creativity and innovation - Vega School Johannesburg, Benmore Road, Sandton, 16 May
This course covers basic copywriting skills as well as the elements and principles of art direction. | | |
| | Upcoming events | | Writers Write 2 - The Write Co, Johannesburg, 3 May | | Certificate Course: Contact Centre Team Management - Cape Town, 3 May | | Market Research 101 - West-Rand, 4 May | | Telephonic Customer Service - JHB, 4 May | | MS PowerPoint Basic & Intermediate - KhuboNet Corporate Training, JHB, 4 May | | Market Research 101 Workshop - Courtyard Hotel, Rosebank, Rosebank, 4 May | | ABC of Event Management - Johannesburg - Indaba Hotel, 4 May | | Marketing 101 - Gauteng, Cape Town, 5 May | | Customer Service Expectations - The Forum - Bryanston, 5 May | | Old Mutual Franchise Opportunity Conference & Expo - Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, 5 May | | More... Submit an event | | |
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| | National Sales Manager - Cape Town
Strong negotiator and highly influential personality who is able to generate income for the company through advertising sales and below-the-line advertorials; able to increase revenue through new business. - read more...
Advertising Sales Manager - Cape Town
A prominent women's magazine is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to work closely with the editorial and sales team within the advertising division. - read more...
Chief Copy Editor - Cape Town
Reporting to the Editor and Deputy Editor and working closely with the art department and promotions and editorial departments. The main responsibility is to sub-edit all copy for publication. - read more...
Copy Editor - Cape Town
Reporting directly to the Editor and Chief Copy Editor, the main responsibility is to sub-edit all copy and maintain the style and tone of the publication. - read more...
Snr Account Director - Advertising Agency - Johannesburg N. Suburbs
Senior account director. Ad. agency R30000p.m. Minimum of 8 years advertising agency experience. Sought after opportunity.
With marketing skills and able to motivate and run account service team. - read more...
Account Manager & Senior Account Manager - PR - Cape Town
Accountable for developing, directing, co-ordinating and implementing key account strategies, publicity campaigns and activities. Must have at least 2 years experience preferably in an agency environment. - read more...
Senior Media Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Looking for a well presented, articulate young lady with at least three years media sales experience to work on an established and successful publication. - read more...
Portfolio Sales Manager: Radio (Swazi/Ndebele) - Johannesburg
Manage sales portfolio of two ethnic stations. First aimed at young, aspiring, brand-conscious isiSwati people. Music/news etc. Second positioned to improve isiNdebele listeners lives, covering current issues, catering for specific cultural preferences. - read more...
Portfolio Sales Manager: Radio - Johannesburg
National commercial radio station. Target market: Successful Black young adults/teens with style, confidence and attitude. Primarily R&B music, news, weather, traffic, sports. Manage sales process nationally. Targets, strategies, budgets. - read more...
Account Executive - Johannesburg
Small to mid size PR agency seeks AE with media contacts within the beauty and marketing media sector. Excellent general media contacts, strong writing skills, 3 years experience, own car. - read more...
Advertising Sales - Junior and Senior - Cape Town
Looking for lateral thinking, target-driven individuals with at least 2 years experience in advertising sales. Must have developed strong relationships with ad agencies. - read more...
PR Consultant/Account Executive - Durban
Represent Hunt PR onsite at one of Durban's most prestigious destinations. Focus your energy and skill on developing relationships, driving publicity, organising events and consulting on marketing. - read more...
Assistant Circulation Manager x2 - Cape Town
Media24 family magazines is looking for two resourceful, enthusiastic and team orientated assistant circulation managers. The applicant should be a graduate calibre individual with a numerate/marketing or business degree. - read more...
Magazine Ad Sales Executive - Johannesburg
A dynamic, award-winning publishing company seeking to appoint an equally dynamic, motivated ad sales executive to join the sales team of the Johannesburg office. - read more...
Traffic Controller TTL Agency - Jhb. Northern Suburbs
Traffic controller TTL Ad. agency. R17000.00 p.m. cost to co.
4 to 6 years traffic exp. for interesting position with an international agency. Charming "rotweiler" needed.
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Snr Account Director - Advertising Agency - Johannesburg N. Suburbs
Senior account director. Ad. agency R30000p.m. Minimum of 8 years advertising agency experience. Sought after opportunity.
With marketing skills and able to motivate and run account service team. - read more...
Brand Manager – OTC Product Range - Johannesburg
A market leader in FMCG and OTC products is offering an opportunity of a lifetime to an outstanding marketer who plans for a day and implements for the month. - read more...
Account Manager - Cape Town, Claremont
A leader in marketing children's and family brands is seeking an account manager with the creative abilities of Dr. Seuss and the management skills of Nanny McPhee. - read more...
Marketing/PR Assistant - Johannesburg
Is gold and jewellery your passion? Outstanding opportunity on offer for a strong team player to develop a career in marketing and PR. - read more...
Sales Specialists - Sandton and Central
Does sales run through your blood? Are you are a good negotiator? Good at opening doors with doors? Building relationships? Strong negotiating skills? People person? If so, contact us... - read more...
Digital experience & talent - Cape Town
Are you a talented positive energetic individual with a minimum of 3 years experience in digital media, looking for a new challenge, wanting to join a highly successful digital company? - read more...
Sales executive - Sandton
Exciting opportunity for experienced salespeople in the office automation industry to join Itec's growing sales team. Basic salary, car allowance, petrol, commissions with exciting incentives and future opportunities. - read more...
PR account managers - Northern Suburbs
Only the best PR account managers! Are you a bright, switched on, out-of-the-box thinker? Ready take the next leap in your career? Want a leading PR agency on your resume? - read more...
Conference sponsorship manager - Johannesburg
We are looking for an experienced sales executive to secure sponsorship and branding opportunities for our B2B conferences. Min. 3 years sales experience. Research, negotiation and closing skills non-negotiable. - read more...
Advertising sales - Cape Town
The Mannequin Model & Film Diary is looking for a dynamic salesperson to sell advertising space & listings. Main activity: telesales from office 9-5. Friendly work environment, parking & walking distance to Waterfront. - read more...
Sales executive - telecommunications - Sandton
Exciting opportunity for dynamic telecommunications salesperson to join Itec's new telecommunications division. Basic salary, car allowance, excellent commissions and future growth opportunities. - read more...
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