| No Comment |  If there is one industry that can moan about its own reputation as the underdog of the communications industry, it's public relations. Yes, PR does not have the status it deserves in business as a profession - but that is its own fault. The majority of PROs in South Africa have a limited knowledge of the issues within their own profession in their own backyard, let alone on the continent of Africa and globally. They don't support their own PR bodies and it is sad that they didn't turn up in droves today to network, learn and share knowledge at the first ever Federation of African PR Associations (FAPRA) conference to be held in South Africa. Fapra, along with the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA), are busy working towards new global standards for PR, along with the Global Alliance of world PR bodies. The outcome will impact on education and accreditation in the industry globally and if the local industry is serious about professional public relations, best it start getting involved and making its voice heard because there are some very passionate and inspirational leaders here who are stepping up to act as drivers. If you want change, you have to be the change. As a media worker I'm involved (and a member of Prisa) as are the delegates here today at the Fapra All Africa PR conference - 70% of whom are from the rest of Africa. It's a disgrace that only 30% are from our local public relations fraternity on our own home soil!
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor, www.bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Carrying the flag for SA in the technology race
Media24 acquires topcar, topbike and topdeals
5FM's new station manager announced
All the Mondi Magazine awards winners
Africa's PR industry meets in Jo'burg
Consumer confidence at record high in SA
Loeries call to entries
SA improving in World Competitiveness Report
Being a man... in Afrikaans
Jo'burg agencies feature in TV/radio Clio winners
Renaissance for Proudly South African under new CEO
The dangers of relationship marketing
Daddy Buy Me A Pony trots off with Grand Clio
New blood for Pendoring committee
Hiring sales winners a challenge
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[Louise Marsland] 'Managing Africa's Reputation' is the theme of the 31st annual Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA) conference, being held for the first time in South Africa. Public relations practitioners have come under fire for not doing enough to engage with business and the media to elevate Africa's profile globally.
Africa's PR industry meets in Jo'burg
African public relations professionals meet in Johannesburg next week to talk about what they can do to influence how Africa is perceived internationally. The occasion is the annual conference of the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA), the 19th All Africa Public Relations Conference. The theme is 'Managing Africa's Reputation'.
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Marketing | | Playing IT safe
CALIFORNIA, USA: Symantec recently announced that it has launched its first-ever interactive brand campaign in the form of an entertainment microsite, SafetyTown, that features a series of live action movies, based on Internet crime scenarios, plus custom designed web games, user-generated content, and ongoing sweepstakes and prizes.
Consumer confidence at record high in SA
Results of the MasterIndex of Consumer Confidence survey for the first half of 2006 reveal that South Africa consumer confidence has jumped to a two and a half year high and is strongly positive. The current South African MasterIndex score of 91.1 out of a possible 100 is up more than 25% up on the 71.2 score received six months ago, indicating strong consumer optimism and confidence.
Africa is the next 'opportunity'
Developing country firms are best placed to capitalise on the rapid development of 86% of the world population in countries with a per capita gross national product (GNP) of less than U$10 000. This is according to Professor Vijay Mahajan, one of the world's leading marketing researchers and the former editor of the Journal of Marketing Research, who spoke at a UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) research seminar last week.
SA improving in World Competitiveness Report
The National Productivity Institute of South Africa recently announced that South Africa improved from 46th place in 2005, to 44th in 2006, in this year's World Competitiveness Report, released by the IMD. The country's ranking is out of 61 countries.
Renaissance for Proudly South African under new CEO
According to new CEO Manana Moroka, Proudly South African (PSA) - the campaign established in 2001 to stimulate local demand, sustain current jobs and create employment by encouraging consumers to buy local products - is undergoing a renaissance.
The dangers of relationship marketing
[Chris Moerdyk] It would be laughable if it wasn't so serious. Here we have our biggest provider of electricity, Eskom, embarking on a multi-million rand campaign to persuade as many South Africans as possible to hand in their electric stoves and hotplates in exchange for gas models. This has to be the wierdest relationship marketing exercise in the history of marketing.
Four weeks to go until Markex 2006
Markex & World of Events opens its doors to the public in just four weeks time, when it runs at the Sandton Convention Centre, 6-8 June 2006. The show is looking stronger than ever, with stand space filling up fast and exhibitor numbers currently sitting at 350 companies, covering a jam-packed two halls.
Nu-Biz and Crystal Ball form decision-modelling partnership - Nu-Biz
How often does it happen that marketing decision makers fail to properly evaluate options and arrive at the best possible decision with the information at hand? Nu-Biz has recognised the need for solutions that facilitate 'best decision' making, and addresses the matter in two ways.
Pumping up PlayStation
In order to promote the launch of PlayStation's latest game 'SOCOM3 U.S. Navy Seals' to the retail trade, PUMP Brand Ideas put together a trade motivator with personalised embroidered Navy Seal caps packaged in boxes with the caption: "In battle your most important weapon is your head".
Squaring off with free chocolate
Canderel is hosting one of the largest chocolate taste-sampling exercises ever to be conducted in Africa at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Saturday 27 May from 10am. Over 22 000 slabs will be given away on a first come, first serve basis. Canderel brand manager Deshendri Reddy says the exercise is designed to make a statement about Canderel chocolate, underpinning the brand's vision of providing line extensions, within the pleasurable foods category, that provide a healthier alternative to indulgence without sacrificing taste.
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 | Advanced Event Planning and Management
29 - 31 May 2006, The Park Hyatt, Johannesburg
In an industry that is dynamic, constantly evolving and continually demanding more, this conference gives you, the planner an opportunity to gain additional knowledge and ideas and network with peers to empower you to bring more to your events!
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Advertising | | Showing off the YoungGuns
The YoungGuns 2005 Winners and Finalists Traveling Exhibition, a showcase of the best of the world's emerging and young creative talent, is coming to Johannesburg on Thursday, 25 May 2006, to be hosted by Velocity Films and Freshwater Films.
Ordering system grows pharmaceutical brand awareness
Over the past two years, Primedia Unlimited subsidiary X/procureSoftware has substantially increased the profile of Reckitt Benckiser through its ordering system which allows advertisers to reach pharmacists in a guaranteed clutter-free environment The multifaceted advertising campaign comprises banners, screen savers, linked 'Intervention' ads (comparative advertising pop-ups), and announcement screens.
Peroni's homage to Fellini
The new Peroni Nastro Azzurro creative campaign pays homage to one of Italy's most stylish creations: the classic movie La Dolce Vita ('The Sweet Life'). Fellini's cinematic masterpiece, recreated in the Peroni Nastro Azzurro commercials, stars South African-born model Landi Swanepoel.
Loeries call to entries
The Loerie Awards, South Africa's premier advertising, design and communication awards, is calling for entries for 2006. Entries close on 30 June 2006 and the awards ceremonies are scheduled for 16 and 17 September. All new architectural and design work completed between 1 August 2005 and 30 June 2006, including new additions to a brand (for example, a new store, restaurant, or upgrade), is eligible for entry.
Where art meets engineering
Five months after being awarded the prestigious BMW advertising account, fledgling creative hotshop Ireland/Davenport launched its first TV commercial for the brand on 15 May 2006. Shot in the Netherlands using the moving sculptures of world-renowned artist Theo Jansen, the commercial, entitled "Kinetic Sculptures", forms part of a broader campaign which serves to highlight BMW's market leadership in the fields of technology and innovation.
Larger than life
Communications company Riot has created a larger-than-life ground-level hoarding - featuring tiny people, such as the Lilliputians in Gulliver's Travels, at play with giant toasters and other appliances - to capture passing attention at the site of a new @home store to open in Sea Point, Cape Town.
Jo'burg agencies feature in TV/radio Clio winners
MIAMI: FCB Johannesburg, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Net#work BBDO Johannesburg and TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris Johannesburg were among the TV/Cinema and Radio winners when results for the 47th International Clio Awards were revealed last night, Tuesday 16 May 2006. Agency and Agency Network of the Year winners were also announced.
Tipping the advertising awards scales
For the first time in the history of the Financial Mail's AdFocus and FinWeek's AdReview, a media agency has won both awards. MediaCompete is also the only SA media agency to have a finalist in last year's Cannes Media Lions and has won several Roger Garlick Awards over the past two years.
Daddy Buy Me A Pony trots off with Grand Clio
MIAMI,USA: Juries for the 47th international Clio Awards announced the Grand Clio winners last night, 15 May 2006, for "best-in-show" in five of six categories, as well as a total of 29 Gold Clio winners for the evening, at the Clio Content & Contact, Print, Internet, Design, Innovative and Integrated Media Awards Gala - and Cape Town-based Daddy Buy Me A Pony trotted off with a Grand Clio for Editorial Design, the only Gold Clio for Design and a Bronze Clio.
New blood for Pendoring committee
The Pendoring awards for excellence in Afrikaans advertising has announced its new committee members. Financial and media journalist Wilma de Bruin will co-chair the committee with Dr Frits Kok and Ronel Nel has been appointed new project co-ordinator. An additional committee member is Salie de Swardt, former MD of Media24.
Brutal creativity lands fruity account
VWV, in partnership with Soul Providers, delivered the "blue sky" idea that Brutal Fruit was looking for in its brand activation initiative dubbed "Brutal Fruit fulfils your fantasy". It was a combination of creativity and sound strategic insight that won the agencies the project that will span a year from roll out to wrap up.
Joe Public gets down and dirty for Operation Hunger - Joe Public
'One in five South Africans will dine out tonight.' This new street-pole poster campaign, created by Joe Public, reads like an encouraging statistic on the restaurant habits of the more affluent - until it quickly becomes clear that in this case, 'dine out' means from the nearest rubbish bin!
Mother City agency shines at the One Show - FCB Cape Town
One of the Mother City's leading advertising agencies, FCB Cape Town, has outshone other South African agencies at the One Show Design with two 'pencils'.
AMPS trends booklet now available
The latest edition of the SAARF Trends 2001 - 2005 pocket booklet, which provides trend information out of AMPS, is now available from www.saarf.co.za for R150.00 each or R1200.00 for 10 (VAT included).
Renew your AMASA membership
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) - a non-profit organisation dedicated to education and training within the industry and dependant upon membership fees to finance its objectives - is calling on all members to renew their annual membership, and for new members to sign up, by downloading and completing the membership form from www.amasa.org.za and faxing it to Lyn Jones on +27 (0)11 348 1829.
Conference on advertising's third phase
PRAGUE: The 2006 European Advertising Effectiveness Symposium's conference on 'Advertising's Third Phase', 1 - 2 June 2006, Prague, will look at ways in which all sides of the communications industry are re-engineering what they have to offer to meet the emerging needs of this era of unresolved change. Having divested themselves of the media function, do agencies have a broad enough perspective, given the explosion of communications channels? What are the issues advertisers need to address when considering the expertise they need to draw upon? Is it always best to keep strategy and execution apart? How can the vast amount of data gathered from customer loyalty programmes be used to further our understanding of consumer behaviour? For more info, go to www.asi.eu.com or email asi@dial.pipex.com.
The rules of engagement
PRAGUE: The 'Rules of Engagement' conference at this year's 2006 European Effective Communications Symposium in Prague, 31 May 2006, will consider a number of the serious attempts underway to understand how communication channels and brands interrelate with consumers, while also looking a some channel specific studies. As defined by the ARF recently, engagement is 'turning on a prospect to a brand idea enhanced by the surrounding context'. For more info, go to www.asi.eu.com or email asi@dial.pipex.com.
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| | | Starcom Africa scores for Barclays
Leveraging Barclays' sponsorship of the UK Premier League Soccer, Starcom Africa created a novel brand building campaign for the African market. "The response has been way beyond our expectations," says Celia Cowper, director of Starcom Africa.
Brand management lessons from South African cricket - Idea Engineers
Smart business people will have been taking notes throughout the Proteas' extended home and away battle with the Aussies - and will have learned important lessons from South African cricket's ultimately brave failure to revitalise the power of the Proteas' brand.
'Lip-smacking' brand campaign brings Rajah Curry home to Soweto consumers - FCB South Africa
In an SA advertising 'first', selected home-style eateries in and around Soweto have been rebranded with Rajah Curry Powder signage, utensils and consumables as part of a synergistic brand activation campaign for Robertsons Spices.
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Cinema | | CineMARK's successful sampling campaign for Tiger Brands - CineMARK
CineMARK's sampling campaign for Tiger Brands' Jungle Energy Bars and Energy Crunch was well-received by cinema patrons around the country.
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CRM | | Wildfire - an idea whose time has come - iKineo
[Joshin Raghubar] How do marketers attract and empower people to be their medium? Which people are better mediums than others? How is this measured? The new Wildfire study and findings, presented by the Unilever Institute of Marketing, addresses these questions, and brings home the power of people, or rather the 'right' people to ignite brands.
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Design | | Angel in hiding
Home of Angels Tears wines, Grande Provence Estate, Franschhoek, has launched its newly designed labels. A pearlescent tear runs down the front label alongside the glossy renaissance angel and, on the reverse, a secret angel appears as the wine is consumed.
'Down under' for Espial
Johannesburg-based design agency Espial has been appointed as brand partner to VPASP.com, one of the world's largest digital shopping technology developers, located in Sydney, Australia. Espial will revamp VPASP.com's corporate identity and roll out the new look into all collateral. Espial is no newcomer to the Australian market: it previously designed the complete corporate identity for Super Group subsidiary Fleet Australia.
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LG Electronics will be introducing the KG920, the world's slimmest five-megapixel camera phone to the South African market in July, with the help of Osmosis, which has launched a teaser mobisode (movie for mobile phones).
How your intranet can help you achieve good governance - Cambrient
[Kevin Lourens] It is far better to create policy components that are intelligently administered by a content management application and not a document management programme. These can then be delivered to the corporate intranet, enabling companies to build "documents" as required for individual departments, divisions and companies.
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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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| | | CCI's Durban launch a great success - CCI Coaching Academy
The launch of Creative Consciousness International (CCI) in Durban was a great success, says CEO Marc Steinberg. "This means we will be running the programme regularly in Durban so that people who could not make the first one will have more opportunities to experience this powerful transformation process."
UCT course offers tools for business growth - Graduate School of Business
The UCT Graduate School of Business is offering a new course that provides small and medium enterprise owners and managers with the skills and knowledge to grow their businesses sustainably and avoid costly pitfalls.
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| | | How to maximise marketing opportunities and increase event attendance rates - The Hedgehog Event
Have you ever hosted an event with a poor turn-out rate and wondered why? Come listen to Tracy-Lee Evans, event marketer for MTN, talk about how to market corporate and special events.
30 years - three weeks of music
Freshlyground, Simphiwe Dana, Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Gloria Bosman, the Afro Tenor, Drakensberg Boys Choir, Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, the Bala Family, Busi Mhlongo and Jabu Khanyile are joining the festivities in June 2006 as the Market Theatre celebrates 30 years as a cultural venue. Says Market Theatre founder, actor and director John Kani, "What better way to mark this historic moment in our history than with music, that universal language that South Africans love so very much."
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Exhibitions | | Beauty Africa looks set to burst its seams - Beauty Africa
The continent's leading beauty expo, Beauty Africa 2006, will take place from 15 to 17 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, and already the show is filling up fast.
Dates for Meetings Africa 2007 announced - Thebe Exhibitions
The Thebe Exhibitions and Events Group has announced that Meetings Africa, the annual business tourism exhibition, will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 28 February to 1 March next year.
Beauty world prepares for annual makeover at Beauty Africa 2006 - Beauty Africa
Exhibitors and specialists from the beauty world will give the industry its annual makeover at Beauty Africa 2006, from 15 - 17 July at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Magazines | | Media24 acquires topcar, topbike and topdeals
Media24 Magazines has acquired Kemsley & Schoeman Publications for an undisclosed sum, further entrenching the media house's position within the automotive market. Effective July 5, topcar and associated titles topbike and topdeals become part of the Media24 stable. topcar is currently South Africa's second largest monthly motoring magazine.
All the Mondi Magazine awards winners
Excellent journalism was the overall winner at the 2005 Mondi Magazine awards last night, Thursday May 18, held for the first time in Cape Town this year. It was great to see new publications like Maverick shining, as well as a continued slew of recognition for publications becoming known for journalism excellence, like Insig.
Being a man... in Afrikaans
The first mainstream Afrikaans men's magazine will hit the shelves on 26 June 2006. Entitled Manwees, it will be edited by former De Kat editor Wilhelm du Plessis and published jointly by Du Plessis and Mike de Villiers. The first issue, which will be at least a 164-pager, will have an initial print run of 30 000 and will be a conventional 275mm x 210mm.
Battle on to find FHM's sexiest woman in South Africa - UCM
With only days left before voting closes, there is no clear favourite yet in the FHM 100 Sexiest Woman in the World, brought to you by Axe poll. More than 154 000 votes have already been received, up from 103 000 last year.
SA Complex News to 'sizzle' at Hot Property Expo
SA Complex News has established an alliance partnership with Thebe Exhibitions, hosts of the Hot Property Expo to be held from September 1-3 at the Sandton Convention Centre. The publication will be one of the exhibitors at the one-stop property exhibition showcasing numerous avenues within the property industry both locally and internationally ."We are thrilled to be associated with both Thebe Exhibitions and this Expo," says publisher Jason Aarons. "The natural synergies which exist between us will certainly bring added-value to our title, its readers and advertisers."
Illustrating the beauties of sport
Sponsored by Playboy Grooming, the sixth annual "Beauties of Sport" by Sports Illustrated promotes the public profile of women's sport in South Africa by showcasing ten of South Africa's most beautiful and talented sports women. Each woman has been allocated a voting code so that readers can nominate their number one sports beauty in an sms competition.
Insider's guide to golf in SA
The second edition of the Greenside Golf Guide - an insider's guide written and published by avid golfers - goes to print in June 2006. First published by Michael Beatham in 2005, the book contains extensive, well-researched information on the "places to stay and places to play" in South Africa, with Stuart Mclean, editor of Golf Digest SA, as guest editor. 225 000 copies will be distributed in nine countries and at golf expos such as the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), November 2006, in Spain.
Celebrating 'playas' around the country
Castle Lager, in conjunction with SoccerLife, this week launches the Castle Lager Playa Parties, to reflect the rich, indulgent and luxurious nature of Castle Lager while achieving the "ultimate balance" with SoccerLife. The first Playa Party takes place in Cape Town on 18 May, 2006, followed by Durban, 20 May. The final party takes place at The Palms on 23 May and is the official PSL Awards after party.
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| | | Carrying the flag for SA in the technology race
In a high-level function held in Cape Town on the first World Information Society Day last week, communications sector leaders - including the SABC, Sentech, MTN, Vodacom and Cell C - pledged co-operation with MultiChoice for launching ground-breaking technologies that will see SA technologically ready well ahead of its 2010 Soccer World Cup deadline.
Restructuring of Sanlam Community Press Awards
Due to a number of concerns raised about the credibility, nature and extent of the Sanlam Community Press Awards towards the end of last year, various recommendations were tabled at a recent meeting of the NASA Community Press Liaison Committee, which represents all the stakeholders, including the Forum of Community Journalists and Association of Independent Publishers.
Launch of tabloid supplement for SMMEs
The new tabloid supplement It's My Business and its website - to launch on 28 May 2006 in the Business Times - is a Johncom Learning initiative in association with the Bidvest Group that aims to provide essential knowledge to people running micro, very small and small enterprises employing 1 - 50 people.
AirMedia broadcasts results to 900 Edcon sites - AirMedia
The efficacy of in-store radio and television broadcasting was once again put to the test when Edcon CEO Steve Ross delivered yet another set of excellent results to his entire staff complement at Edgars, Jet, CNA and Boardmans earlier this week.
BBC's classic case of 'mistaken identity'
The latest clip making the rounds of the Internet is the classic BBC News 24 interview in which a BBC job candidate is mistaken as the IT expert waiting to be interviewed in connection with the recent Apple Computers' High Court case over Apple name rights. The job candidate, collected from the wrong reception area at the BBC, gamefully struggles along... Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4774429.stm and www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2178097,00.html.
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| | | KZN Property Guide adds a new angle - Independent Newspapers KZN
Buyers, investors and agents are turning to the Sunday Tribune's Property Guide for more than the hottest property deals in KwaZulu-Natal's buoyant market. The inclusion of editorial articles gives developers and agents the opportunity to let readers know about upcoming projects.
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| | | Student Village launches new hot spot for students - Student Village
Music and mirth were on the menu last week at the official opening of the Village Coffee Shop on Wits' West Campus.
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Mobile media specialist company Graffiti has extended its wrap to the coast with a successful year-old office in Durban and a new branch opening in Cape Town in May. "We have managed to grow the business as an increasing number of marketers acknowledge how effective and exciting mobile media can be as part of their marketing mix, both on their own fleets of vehicles and others," says director Dave Ferguson.
Off The Wall partners with OHMedia to deliver digital signage to Park Station - Off The Wall
Complementing a number of existing screens throughout Park Station including screens on the platforms, Cookhouse and Eastern Concourse, Off The Wall has recently installed a large format digital screen in the Western Concourse - managed by OHMedia Digital Signage Networks.
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Printing | | ABC Press nominated for Sappi book printer of the year award - ABC Press
Hundreds of books and related printing products are submitted from printers countrywide each year to compete for the prestigious Sappi Book Printer of the year award. ABC Press is extremely proud of the fact that two of its books printed this past year have been nominated amongst the twelve finalists in the book category.
ABC Press powers up - ABC Press
ABC Press was seriously affected by the recent spate of power outages experienced in the Western Cape. As a result an urgent decision was taken to bring in our own in-house generator to ensure that our entire plant would not be reliant on Eskom supply.
Sappi and Antalis launch a distinct African coloured paper range - Sappi
Sappi Fine Paper South Africa and paper merchant, Antalis, have launched a new text and cover paper range with distinct African hues. Known as 'African Dream', the new palette comprises eight colours which reflect the unique modern character and beauty of Africa.
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Jeremy Goodall of Suburban's latest offering is a rollercoaster of a commercial that will leave you feeling like you've been on a ride at Universal Pictures.
Cullinan injects humour into chocolate commercial - Fresh Eye Film Productions
It's a fact that South African men are sports-mad. It is also a fact woman love chocolate. Combine the two and you have a funny TV commercial for Aero, which is currently flighting.
Velocity Group features in SA's three TV Clio wins - Velocity Films
All three of the Clio wins in the TV/Cinema section for South Africa are directed by Velocity and Freshwater directors, namely Lourens van Rensburg of Freshwater Films, newly signed director Adrian de sa Garces and Thabo Marera of Velocity Films.
FNB - cash is king! - Suburban Films
Director Miles Goodall from Suburban Films, in his latest ad for First National Bank, has brought to life a complicated and generally overlooked financial truism: the more times cash is counted in your business, the more it loses its value.
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Independent brand communications agency Troika Imagineering Works has expanded its in-house range of integrated marketing communications services with the establishment of a fully-fledged PR division, headed up by Marilyn de Villiers, who previously held the position of strategic content and planning director at Citigate SA after managing its PR department.
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 | Don't miss FAPRA's All Africa Conference, 21 - 23 May 2006
PRISA will host the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA) 31st annual conference and council meetings in Sandton, Johannesburg this year. The conference on 'Managing Africa's Reputation' will bring together up to 300 executive and senior communication practitioners, consultants and educators from all over Africa, for the first time in South Africa.
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Going back to her roots, Helen Graham has been appointed station manager of national hit radio station 5FM, to assume the position from 1 June 2006. Prior to her current role as station manager at Good Hope FM, Graham was marketing manager at 5FM.
SA youth broadcasting live from Soweto
'World Have Your Say', the BBC interactive radio and online radio programme broadcast by BBC World service, is teaming up with local South African youth station YFM for a special live broadcast from the heart of Soweto on Monday, 22 May 2006, at 8pm local time (6pm GMT and 7pm BST). BBC presenter Ros Atkins will host the hour-long debate with YFM presenter Leslie 'Lee' Kasumba.
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| | | Poor candidate management damages clients' brands
In today's highly competitive job market, many recruiters are damaging their clients' brands and turning off candidates by their poor management of the hiring process. "Not enough companies realise that the recruitment process is yet another branding opportunity and a job candidate's experience with the company is a direct reflection on how it is perceived," says Hilton Brown, CEO of Adcorp Talent Resourcing.
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| | | Bucking the trend in exporting packaged wine
Distell has raised its packaged wine exports by 18% for the 12 months to March 2006, contrary to the trend that has seen South Africa's bulk wine exports grow as producers seek to curtail supply chain costs in an increasingly competitive market, according to the company's international director, Don Gallow.
Take a sip and say "ahh"
Strawtech has introduced the Sipahh milk- and milk alternative-flavouring straw, which comes in four flavours (chocolate, strawberry, caramel and banana), uses no artificial preservatives or colourings, has less than half a teaspoon of sugar, and is portion-controlled. The product, which has sold well in Australia, has been launched nationwide in South Africa in McDonald's Fast Food Chains and across all retail and petrol outlets during May 2006.
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Sales | | Hiring sales winners a challenge
Brian Lambert, founder and chairman of the United Professional Sales Association (UPSA), a non-profit sales association based in Washington, DC, along with vice president Eric Kerkhoff, will be in South Africa to attend the 2006 National Sales Leadership Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg, 23 - 25 May 2006, which will provide sales managers and sales professionals insight into the crucial decision-making process of hiring sales winners and other high-impact sales-related topics.
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Sponsorship | | The new face at Sanlam SA Fashion Week
Motorola has launched the exclusive and iconic MOTOFace of Sanlam SA Fashion Week 2006, celebrating the event's 10th anniversary at the end of July. Today, individual style and design extend far beyond clothing and jewellery: cellphones are increasingly becoming one of the hottest accessories on the world fashion stage. "Consumers want their cellphone to mirror their image, to be an extension of their self-expression," comments Sarit Reouveni, head of marketing at Motorola South Africa.
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Oracle Airtime Sales's recent DStv campaign for PoolCop, manufacturers of automated pool management systems, brought the South African brand together with world-renowned brand National Geographic Channel. The association between PoolCop and the blue imagery of the National Geographic footage was further entrenched by the editing of the PoolCop logo onto the fillers, so as to 'own' the blue colour.
What it means to be truly African today
In preparation for Africa Day on Thursday, 25 May 2006, Channel O's programming for May reflects the hopes, diversity and achievements of Africa. A week before Africa Day, Channel O (DStv 87) is showing messages from the African youth about what it means to be an African in the 21st century. Lined up on the day itself is a special cultural and musical variety show which is part of a UNICEF cultural exchange programme between musicians, facilitated by Ethiopian and South African artists. The show will be broadcast at 5pm with a special rebroadcast on Saturday, 27 May, at 8pm.
Fast-paced political drama highlights strong women
SABC 2 has scooped sharp-edged political drama 'Commander In Chief' - premiering for the first time ever on South African TV on Thursday 18 May at 7.30pm - while it is still piping hot in the US. Geena Davis stars as Mackenzie Spencer Allen, the superwoman who makes history by running one of the world's superpowers: America.
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Forums | | Tap ads damaging the brand?
The new Isca tap ad campaign currently on TV shows taps "so good you won't want to do certain things in front of them" - or some other lame line. Am I alone in thinking that they are damaging the image of the brand? What is your view?
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New accounts | | Club Media signs Beechies - more infoScharrer awarded account Ningaloo Holiday Resort in North Western Australia - more infoH-Factor to produce Cell C Sound of the City - more infoBonding with Taryn Fritz Public Relations - more infoNew accounts for Kezi Communications - more infoMediaspace.co.za acquires MobileQandA.com account - more infoMeetings Africa stays with Junxion - more infoIngenuity counts beans with Modfin Systems, sole distributor for Exchequer - more infoFine Healthcare partners Servier Laboratories in launching new osteoporosis drug - more infoContainer Ads awarded lion's share of Omo Soweto outdoor - more infoSoweto TV appoints BrandWave - more info
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People on the move | | Idea Engineers' new recruits - more infoPaarl Web appoints Fabian Fayers as HR manager - more infoMagna Carta Cape Town has appointed Annemie Krause as snr account manager and Sibongile Mqakayi as jnr account managerTwiggy Nyauwe appointed PR and communications manager at Continental Tyre (SA) - more infoTasneem Evans joins Fundi Communications - more infoMolefi Moloantao to head public sector unit for Primedia - more infoDerick Mzoneli has been appointed national key accounts manager at ComutaNet.Manisha Pather has been appointed as human resources manager at Northern Newspapers.New appintments to Pump Brand Ideas - more infoLiesl Laubscher appointed Account Manager at Marlene Truter Communications - more info
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| | Events to diarise | Management development programme USB-Executive Development - Johannesburg, 22 May
This programme is aimed at equipping middle managers with the competencies to implements their organisation's strategies. | | | Loerie Awards Travelling Exhibition The Loerie Awards - Johannesburg, 22 May / Alexandra, 12 June / Grahamstown, 29 June / Stellenbosch, 2 August / Cape Town, 6 November
'The Loerie Awards Travelling Exhibition' is making its way around the country showcasing all the winners in last year's competition. | | | How prepare, design & implement innovative events The Hedgehog Event - Bryanston - JHB, 24 May
Corporate event management workshop - including event co-ordination & administration. | | | Stefania Morland Johannesburg Trunk Show Stefania Morland - Johannesburg, 24 May
After being in high-demand for many years as a Fashion Stylist on top South African and international TV commercials, Stefania Morland is now channeling her creative energy into her own elegant designs. She will be holding a trunk show in Johannesburg from 24 to 26 May 2006. | | | Women in Business Event-telligent - Cape Town, 27 May
Be inspired, receive sound business intelligence and support from various professional speakers, qualified lecturers and influential business women as they guide you through the process of planning and sustaining a healthy business. | | | 200MAIN Open Day 200 MAIN - Randburg - Ferndale, Randburg, 31 May
An open day for all those who want to take a look at our conference and exhibition facilities and meet our friendly staff. | | | The Art & Practise of Selling Yourself Michelle Clarke Coaching & Consulting cc - Cape Town, 31 May
For coaches and professionals who deserve more clients. | | | Weekend workshop for screenwriters The Writing Studio - Johannesburg, 3 June
A weekend workshop for aspirant writers who would like the write the screenplay for the next Oscar-winning South African film. | | | Strategic IQ USB-Executive Development - Bellville, 5 June
This programme has been designed to help participants to optimise strategic involvement and active learning during the strategic process in an organisation. | | | Event Marketing & Advertising Workshop The Hedgehog Event - Bryanston Johannesburg, 8 June
Presented by Tracy-Lee Evans, Event Marketer for MTN. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Communication Strategy and Skills IAJ - Jhb, Parktown, 15 May Smarter Networking Smart Networking - Pe, Cpt, Jhb, Dur, 15 May Assertiveness Skills KhuboNet Corporate Training - Sandton - JHB, 15 May ABC of Event Management Workshop M. Whale & Associates - Randburg, 15 May The Principles and Practice of Design Vega School Johannesburg - Benmore Road, Sandton, 16 May Futurex 2006 Exhibitions for Africa - Sandton, 16 May Global Marketing IMM GSM - Johannesburg, 16 May CBIA 2006 International CI Conference CBIA - Centurion, 16 May Media Management AAA School of Advertising - 444 Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, 16 May Event Management Workshop Knowledge Resources - Sandton, 16 May | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Snr Media Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Award-winning media owner. Present/sell to ad agencies and top corporate companies (brand managers, marketing managers, directors, media planners). Strong media sales to ad agency experience essential. read more
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Government media sales exec required for award-winning media owner. Existing government and related ad agency contacts and sales experience secures. read more
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Mediaweb requires business science graduate to act as sales/marketing manager - an excellent salesman foremost, as well as an opportunist and marketer to build the brand's client base extensively. read more
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Manage several challenging consumer/corporate clients. Strong experience in the PR industry required, with consultancy background preferable. Media relations, client service and writing skills essential. read more
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| FMCG Marketing/Merchandising Manager - Johannesburg
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| PA/Sales Support to Sales Manager - Johannesburg
Sales support within a sales department for a media company essential. Excellent computer literacy (powerpoint presentations, graphics, graphs, calculations). Good grasp of English language. Own transport. read more
| Graphic Designer/Artworker - Johannesburg
Freelance position for 1-3 months for a designer with at least two years experience. Great opportunity for a creative, talented, hardworking, passionate, thorough, organized designer. read more
| Marketing Assistant - Lonehill
Excellent writing capabilities, knowledge of web technologies with relevant degree/diploma will make you the right candidate! Responsibilities include regular website updates, compilation of marketing materials and stakeholder communications. read more
| Sales Manager - Cape Town
Mediaweb, SA's online publicity engine, requires experienced sales executive with extensive proven sales experience in IT and marketing. Diverse network of contacts to work from immediately also essential. read more
| Lead Generator/Prospector - Centurion
Energetic woman with a pleasing personality to assist the sales manager with appointment setting, prospecting, and lead generation via telephone, email, direct mail, fax. read more
| Specialist: Market Development - Pretoria
The successful candidate will be responsible to identify, assess and quantify market opportunities locally and abroad that could be converted into products and services. read more
| Assistant Editor/Journalist - Cape Town City
As a dynamic magazine with a tight staff complement, we are a all-hands-on-deck kind of magazine and we are looking for a dynamic all-round candidate for an exciting new position. read more
| Senior Developer - Sandton
Young, energetic, hit-the-ground-running, be-part-of-something-big developer required for a company in Sandton. Play on the cutting edge of converged web, mobile and telephony solutions!
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| Art Buyer - Cape Town
Buzzing agency reqires an established art buyer. Must ooze initiative and have a nose for sourcing! Relevant experience and loads of contacts in the photographic, model & sourcing world an absolute. read more
| Quality Assessor - Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
Quality assessor to evaluate recorded calls, be able to identify deficits, provide proactive feedback on areas of improvement for service delivery, to identify customer feedback & attend product process training. read more
| Implementation Planner - Johannesburg
We are looking for an implementation planner who has at least 3 years experience. This person will assist a media strategist across a portfolio of clients. read more
| Media Strategist - Johannesburg
Medium weight strategic media planner with 4-5 years experience in media planning. Someone who is able to compile, present and implement media strategies and plans. read more
| Copywriter - Cape Town
Work as copywriter for a leading catalogue marketer. Developing sales copy for monthly catalogues, writing sales brochures, adapting existing promotional material, writing articles for Club magazine, proofing. read more
| Advertising Media Buyer/Implementation Planner - Rivonia
We are looking for a media buyer/implementation planner to join our dynamic team. Candidate must have thorough knowledge of Transmit/Telmar - this is absolutely vital - no chancers please. read more
| Production Manager/Project Manager - Johannesburg
Required for It's a Go, a mid sized dynamic ttl agency. Knowledge of Promise or Comp 2 essential. Ideal candidate must like the unusual brief and the opportunity to get involved. read more
| Medium Weight Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Required for a company that specialises in annual reports and financial brochures. Candidates must have annual report experience and be Apple Mac literate. read more
| Packaging Designer - Durban
Small but highly regarded design studio needing a designer with packaging experience and other FMCG related work.
Must have a 3 year diploma in graphic design, & 2 years working experience. read more
| Club Manager - Cape Town Based
Foschini Group - RCS (Credit Management) Marketing department is in need of a dynamic, pro-active team player, with leadership skills and a high degree of business acumen. Cape Town based.
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| Brand Manager - JHB North
Retail brand manager required for the household small electrical appliance division of this leading commercial supplier. Must have: Marketing degree/diploma; Marketing experience and existing relationships with major retail outlets. read more
| Creative Client Service/Disruptor - Johannesburg
Osmosis believes in deviant thinking. We specialise in creative disruptivation, we do not believe current advertising is working, so we're looking for a creative subversive thinker! read more
| Junior Marketing Assistant - Cape Town
Our client is looking for a competent marketing assistant. If you have completed your marketing studies, have at least 2-3 years experience in a traditional marketing environment. read more
| Sales Consultant - Cape Town
Have you got the gift of the gab? I am looking for sales people who not only 'talk the talk' but can 'walk the talk' too! read more
| Traffic Controller - TTL agency - Johannesburg N. Suburbs
Sal: R17000.00 cost to co. Total professional - 4 to 6 years Traffic in Agency exp. Strong personality - the ability to work well with all players. read more
| Web Developer - Johannesburg
Developer to maintain and develop an existing ASP.Net 2.0 portal application (www.eprop.co.za). SQL Server 2000 database management skills and some server management required. read more
| Research Executive - Newlands
Leading global marketing research consultancy. Role includes strategic analysis, project management & client liaison, dealing with international clients daily. Potential for international travel. read more
| Statistician - Newlands
Leading global marketing research consultancy. Conceptualise & develop new product offerings, manage stats and R & D program. A Masters Degree in Statistics is essential. read more
| Business Development Consultant - Newlands
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| Project Assistant - Admin - Newlands
Leading global marketing research consultancy. A perfect opportunity if you excel in administrative roles & achieved A or B for Maths HG in Matric & display strong English language skills. read more
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Leading global marketing research consultancy. Do you have superior organisational skills & 5 years PA experience? Be appreciated in this highly academic environment providing secretarial support to senior management. read more
| Commercials Executive Producer - Cape Town
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| Mid-senior Client Service - Parktown North
TTL agency Parktown North. Strong client facing and relationship building skills. Agency experience, strategy and marketing understanding, knowledge of repro and procurement. read more
| Production Secretary Plus - Rivonia
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| Art Director - Cape Town
Wiel - the Afrikaans motoring magazine requires a creative individual to lead a team and assist the editor to produce an outstanding magazine that meets international standards while still catering for the needs of the South African market. read more
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