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| | Headlines | Primedia Online acquires 365 Digital
Clear Channel acquires Van Wagner
Jesse Jackson to open Global Leaders Africa Summit
More time for designing in the loo
Make a difference, make a VUKA
Vodacom's position on subscriber registration
FAPRA calls on all PROs to mobilise for Africa
TBWA loses Woolies
Academics globally pledge to mentor PR
Call to revive outdoor advertising association
Agencies can't keep supplying staff to clients
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[Louise Marsland] African public relations delegates want to know why the South African public relations industry and the South African government disappointed them in Johannesburg last week by not showing up to network at the historic Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA) conference, held in South Africa for the first time.
African perspectives on PR education
[Boitumelo Mmotlana & Mmoneng Gwebu] Pioneers in the fields of public relations and communication academia gathered at an academic forum running alongside the main Federation of African PR Associations (FAPRA) conference last week to discuss the future public relations curriculum to be offered on tertiary level.
FAPRA calls on all PROs to mobilise for Africa
[Louise Marsland] The Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA) has called on all public relations practitioners on the continent to use their skills and expertise to assist in promoting a positive image of Africa to the world. A key resolution includes the establishment of a continental African broadcasting network to tell Africa's unique stories, by Africans, for Africa.
Academics globally pledge to mentor PR
[Louise Marsland] Academics globally have undertaken to work closer together with public relations practitioners in striving towards making PR more relevant in Africa through the establishment of an Intercontinental PR Academic Network to share ideas, knowledge and skills.
Branding Africa
[Louise Marsland] The 2010 Soccer World Cup is the greatest marketing opportunity that Africa has ever had and all communicators must get involved in aligning positive brand messages about South Africa and Africa, Yvonne Johnston, CEO of South Africa's International Marketing Council (IMC) told the annual Federation of African PR Associations (FAPRA) in Johannesburg yesterday, Tuesday 23 May 2006.
SA PR takes to the global stage
[Louise Marsland] A global public relations curriculum is on the agenda of the world public relations body, the Global Alliance, according to South Africa's own Sejamothopo Motau, the Global Alliance's first black president, elected for the 2006-2008 term. Motau was speaking at the historic Federation of African PR Associations (FAPRA) conference in Johannesburg yesterday, Monday 22 May 2006.
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Marketing | | Jesse Jackson to open Global Leaders Africa Summit
The Rev Jesse Jackson, one of America's foremost civil rights, religious and political leaders, will open the Global Leaders Africa Summit which takes place at the Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg, 20 - 22 June 2006. He will be joined by fellow countryman Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York and a politician whose forthright views on leadership and politics have made headlines for more than a decade.
Has Netstar shot itself in the foot?
[Chris Moerdyk] One of the first blindingly obvious lessons in marketing is not to try and take advantage of a competitor's misfortune. Which is precisely the mistake Netstar has made in running full page newspaper ads crowing about how it can be trusted in the light of media reports last week that competitor Tracker had been accused of having staff members giving out confidential tracking device and customer information to car thieves.
Gauteng set for further economic growth
Gauteng MEC for finance and economic development, Paul Mashatile, estimates that Gauteng will be home to 14 million people by 2014, creating a metropolitan environment the size of major international cities such as London - and economic growth should occur in tandem.
Agencies can't keep supplying staff to clients
[Chris Moerdyk] Clients need to stop the incessant poaching of advertising agency black staff. It has become so bad, I am surprised that so many agencies continue with their development programmes, knowing full well that all they are doing is funding their clients' human resources.
Is your business intelligence leading you somewhere? - Knowledge Factory
You might know who your best customers are right now, but how about next quarter or next year? Perhaps even more importantly, do you know where to find more like them? Local marketing insight services company, Knowledge Factory, argues that applying geo-demographics to your customer database is one of the most expedient ways of finding the answers to such questions.
Need to be incentivised? - Creative Incentives
Incentives and rewards, recognition and awards. Whether your need is to motivate customers, staff or channel, turn performance into profit with Creative Incentives' solutions.
Nu-Biz launch practical marketing tools - Nu-Biz
Nu-Biz, a marketing consulting firm specialising in continuous marketing improvement and innovation methodologies, has announced the launch of its new website offering downloadable marketing strategy and tactical decision tools.
Marketing to business owners - the lure of the human voice - Big News
Just when most banks are distancing customers from human contact, Citibank has done the opposite. It now offers small business customers the ability to instantly reach a "live person" on the phone, and it is advertising this benefit.
Facing up to fast food
McDonald's Global Reality Packaging initiative is a search for the next face of McDonald's global packaging. "The Global Reality Packaging initiative will make ordinary, everyday people international stars," says Sechaba Motsieloa, marketing director of McDonald's South Africa. "I think this provides an excellent opportunity for us to connect and get to know our customers in relevant and innovative ways." Enter before 31 May 2006 by logging onto www.mcdglobalcasting.com.
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Advertising | | The Med-Lemon family
 Grey Worldwide has produced an animated commercial for Med-Lemon Cough Syrups, the style of which allowed the agency freedom to play around with sound design and character motion without losing the distinctive Med-Lemon branding.
Make a difference, make a VUKA
Entries for the eighth annual MultiChoice VUKA! Awards have just opened, which means it's time for you to step out of your comfort zone, abandon mediocrity and work on something you believe in. 2006 marks the introduction of a new short film-category - VUKA! Short Cuts - to this competition for acknowledging, rewarding and developing new skills and opportunities for the South African film industry.
Get qualified with AMASA and AAA
Applications are now open for the AAA School's annual media management course in Cape Town, which runs from June to October 2006. The course is for those wanting to gain a solid grounding and knowledge of media channel planning, strategy and the SA media landscape.
D&AD Black Pencil firsts for online and newspaper design
LONDON: The creative teams behind two groundbreaking redesigns, one online and one in print, joined the elite group of D&AD Black Pencil holders last night, Wednesday 24 May 2006 - the first ever in Online and Magazine & Newspaper Design and the only ones awarded in 2006. UK newspaper The Guardian and Leo Burnett Canada were each presented with D&AD's highest honour in recognition of breaking new ground in creativity at the 44th Annual D&AD Global Awards Ceremony & Dinner.
D&AD President's Award goes to Philippe Starck
 LONDON: Internationally acclaimed designer Philippe Starck was presented with the 2006 D&AD President's Award last night, Wednesday 24 May 2006, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of creativity.
Unleashing Audi's explosive power on screen
Audi's brief to Ogilvy Johannesburg was to develop a campaign that would reflect incredible power in an intelligent manner. The new Audi RS 4, with its powerful V8 engine and pioneering start button, got the agency thinking about small things that cause big reactions.
TBWA loses Woolies
Cape Town advertising agency TBWA\Fusion and Woolworths have mutually agreed to part company, effective 30 September 2006, after having been in discussions. This was confirmed today, Wednesday 24 May, 2006, by Nicky Swartz, MD of TBWA\Fusion, the group's Cape Town advertising agency. "The main reason attributed to the split is the recent inability of the two companies to agree on a new creative direction," says Swartz.
Brand South Africa adverts voted tops by Economist readers
Adverts promoting Brand South Africa have been voted in the 10 most memorable adverts by European readers of business publication The Economist. Readers of the International Marketing Council of South Africa's adverts, which highlight the growth potential from investing in South Africa, described them as "informative", "witty", "interesting", "appealing" and "unexpected".
Two world-acclaimed international judges for Loeries
The Loerie Awards, South Africa's premier advertising, communication and design awards, has taken another step forward in its bid to enhance credibility and integrity with the appointment of two world-acclaimed 'advertising men' as international judges for the 2006 awards this week. FCB Worldwide's creative director, Jonathan Harries, will preside over the Advertising Category while Proximity London's executive creative director, Duncan Gray, will oversee the Experiential Category.
Because we understand Afrikaans ads...
 This year's campaign for the recently launched 2006 Pendoring awards for excellence in Afrikaans advertising, created by King James in Johannesburg, is young and aimed at agencies themselves, as opposed to the previous general brand-building exercise.
Half the sugar, all the fun
 Just because it has half the sugar doesn't mean it has half the fun. That's the message Ogilvy Johannesburg is conveying through the new television commercial for new Fanta variant Fanta Free, with a payoff line of "Half the sugar, all the fun."
Joe Public has one thing in mind for Rapport - Joe Public
 To talk directly to its affluent sports-mad readers, creative hothouse Joe Public created an ingenious print ad for Afrikaans Sunday newspaper, Rapport. The ad depicts a human skeleton of the head, sporting a grossly elongated skull in the shape of a rugby ball.
Celebrating ten years in Africa
Ogilvy Africa celebrated its 10th birthday at its annual conference held in Malawi this month, where 26 people from 16 different countries gathered to network, share ideas and iron out challenges. According to Ogilvy Africa MD John Little, Ogilvy Africa has established the largest footprint in Africa, with offices in 30 African countries and coverage in a further 20.
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Cinema | | GFO supports Nu Metro Africa Film Festival
Following hot on the heels of the Africa Film Summit, which was attended by more than 150 filmmakers and producers from all over Africa and hosted in Gauteng, the 2006 Nu Metro African Film Festival (25 May - 1 June 2006) continues to endorse Gauteng as Africa's film capital. This is the viewpoint of the Gauteng Film Office (GFO).
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Design | | New direction for Derakera - Red Rocket
 In a move to break through the clutter of furniture advertising, Red Rocket has produced a brochure for Derakera that is distributed through leading glossy magazines.
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The Internet Service Provider Association of SA (ISPA) presented its submission on the draft regulations for ADSL services to the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) at public hearings chaired by the Regulator on Wednesday, 24 May 2006. ISPA believes the draft regulations should promote fair competition in the ADSL market, encourage consumer choice and aim for limited technology restrictions.
Vodacom's position on subscriber registration
"It is highly unlikely that the registration of prepaid cellphone customers will bring down the crime rate as it is easy for criminals to get a SIM card from a neighbouring country, commit the crime and throw away the phone - without ever registering it," says Alan Knott-Craig, CEO, Vodacom Group, in response to the proposed new Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication Related Information Act (RICA). The Act requires cellphone operators to make facilities available to authorities for intercepting cellular communication to track down criminals more effectively.
Legislation and compliance driving security market
 Compliance with corporate legislation is the main topic of discussion at present and is inextricably linked to information, communication and system security. The penalty for non-compliance and ignorance about the role of technology can have disastrous consequences for business. So claims Clint Carrick, CEO of Carrick Holdings, a local provider of IT system security, solutions and services.
Mobile computing more affordable, accessible
[Gary Naidoo] Innovation and successful marketing around mobile and wireless technology has done much to improve general perceptions of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector at large. A greater variety and consistent supply of infrastructure, gadgets and solutions - designed to offer the benefits associated with anywhere, anytime computing - is a reminder to the end user of the original purpose and value proposition behind IT: empowerment, development and convenience.
Report shows usage patterns are the trend to watch
[Sally Falkow] The latest findings from The Face of the Web report - based on interviews in 12 key global markets with more than 6500 adults, including 3462 active Internet users - reflect adoption possibilities of the Internet that few other technologies have shown in the past (Ipsos Insights www.ipsos-na.com/news/pressrelease.cfm?id=3030).
SAPTG mobile property solution shows ROI for financial sector - Knowledge Factory
Knowledge Factory's South African Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG) division, in conjunction with Adcheck, has announced the successful rollout of a mobile workforce solution utilising mobile personal device assistants (PDA's) for the home loans industry which has significantly streamlined the property valuation process.
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[Riaan Grobler] While many providers offer generic courses on a variety of communication-related topics, the real issue of using good, correct English is seldom addressed. This is ironic, considering that only 9% of the South African workforce speaks English as a first language. It is no wonder one finds uncertainty and a lack of knowledge of the basic rules of English among many employees, creating a huge gap in general communication skills.
How to perfect your MBA application
Prospective MBAs from South Africa will get the chance to find out how to get into the world's best business schools on Thursday 1 June 2006, when the QS World MBA Tour, one of the largest programmes of business school events, stages a live web chat with director and cofounder Matt Symonds, author of the bestselling Getting the MBA Admissions Edge.
How do you enhance your employees' productivity? - theWorksquad
Career engineers Jo-Anne Doyle and Lynn Finger of theWorksquad say that the mindset of employees is critical in their productivity or lack of it. The good news is that this can be changed by showing employees how to realise their potential and worth.
SoulCircle signs Timothy Freke for SA tour - SoulCircle
The world's leading stand-up philosopher and best-selling author, Tim Freke, will be in South Africa in September 2006 for a tour that will see him engaging with business around issues of diversity and creativity. Brought to this country by SoulCircle, Freke has an Honours degree in philosophy, has written extensively on world mysticism, and is a leading thinker on Lucid Living and Lucid Business.
CCI launches Sex, Money and Spirituality (SMS) workshop - CCI Coaching Academy
The two worst inventions of the Middle Ages were gunpowder and romantic love. This view of French philosopher André Munro is echoed by Master Consciousness Coach® Marc Steinberg, whose coaching company Creative Consciousness International (CCI) has announced the launch of a weekend seminar entitled "SMS - Sex, Money & Spirituality".
The Learning Theatre goes into Africa - The Learning Theatre
 We're going to Tanzania! These words galvanised the directors of The Learning Theatre into frantic action. There was little time and a lot of work to get the project on the road.
Changing industries, communities and countries
Endeavor, the global non-profit organisation which supports high-impact entrepreneurs in developing countries, invites budding and established entrepreneurs to hone their skills at its first annual conference on 29 August 2006, in Sandton, Johannesburg. Guest speakers include Edgar Bronfman of Warner Music Group, USA and Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery. For more info, contact Tania on tel +27 (0)11 233 0000, email tania@endeavor.co.za or go to www.endeavor.co.za.
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 MJ Event Gear has just opened a new Virtual Studio in Randburg. Events can now be conceived and executed via the latest 3D computer-generated software.
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Exhibitions | | Your Baby Show 2006 - Delivering on its promises - Your Baby Show
Your Baby Show 2006 delivered on its promises to provide both exhibitors and visitors with a bigger and better exhibition, with over 160 top-notch exhibitors and its official visitor figures coming in at over 24 000 visitors over the four days.
Conversation at the heart of Baba Indaba - Baba Indaba
Most parents will vehemently defend their views on sleeping patterns, nutrition, discipline, etc, and then complain how difficult it is to know what to do: "No-one ever teaches us how to handle this." Sound familiar? Why not pay a visit to a blog site specifically aimed at the baby world and open the topic up to the world?
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Magazines | | Strong first quarter for Associated Magazines
Associated Magazines' titles increased in circulation January to March 2006, as reflected in the first-ever ABC figures released for a three-month period. Previously the figures were reported every six months.
New Media dominates Mondi Awards
 For the second consecutive year, New Media Publishing received more awards than any other publishing house in the country at the 16th annual Mondi Paper Magazine Awards, held in Cape Town on 18 May 2006. With more nominations than any other magazine, New Media's Afrikaans lifestyle magazine Insig secured more awards than any other title, with four top category Golden Nib Awards.
SA model takes FHM Sexiest title - UCM
 It's official - 26 year old model Carla La Reserveé is FHM's Sexiest Women in SA. The curvaceous blonde topped the 2006 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll, brought to you by AXE.
The 101 hottest men alive
 Cosmopolitan magazine is launching its first annual 101 Hottest Men Alive list, featuring the hottest guys from around the world and South Africa as decided by the Cosmo team. The 56-page special in the June issue also features 16 international hotties as chosen by Cosmo international editors, the five men least likely to make a hottest men list ever again and the one guy who was just too hot for the Cosmo list.
Healthy market share
Real Simple, which debuted in December 2005, has recorded a Jan-March 2006 ABC figure of 40 161. Comments editor Kerryn du Preez, "With Real Simple significant editorial differentials and its phenomenal track record in the US, we anticipated a positive response from local readers, but we are thrilled at the interim circulation results."
Leading the financial pack
According to the latest ABC figures (Jan-Mar 2006) released last week, Finweek remains South Africa's largest weekly business magazine with a paid circulation of 28 715 and a total circulation of 29 003. Finweek was launched late last year when the titles Finance Week and Finansies & Tegniek merged into a single print brand.
Going from strength to strength
seventeen's running ABC figure for Jan-March 2006 has come in at 44 319, a 17% increase from the teen title's official July-Dec 2005 ABC figure of 38 301 and a 35% increase from its January-June 2005 figure of 33 254. Comments associate publisher Michael Bester, "This remarkable growth proves that we're truly connecting with this lucrative market, thanks to outstanding editorial and a dynamic 3D approach of appealing to readers, and advertisers, through print, mobile and web-based technologies."
Maintaining steady growth
National Geographic Kids magazine's running ABC figure for Jan-March 2006 has been confirmed at 27 302. Says associate publisher Michael Bester, "We are extremely pleased with the result. The steady growth of this excellent title is proof that children (as well as their parents) are receptive to the unique 'edutainment' concept." The title was launched in South Africa in June 2004.
Giving it all away
 House and Leisure magazine's Win-Everything-On-the-Cover competition is back for 2006. "This competition was extremely popular last year," says editor Lianne Burton. "We see it as an opportunity to offer our readers a makeover to the standard of the cover's style and quality." This year's competition is also linked to the 'Rooms on View' expo taking place in Johannesburg 25 - 28 May 2006.
A joyful re-launch
Out of circulation for a year, Christian magazine Joy! has been re-launched by new owner and editor Erin Georgiou, her intention being to position it as the "voice" of its original target, the Christian market. 25 000 copies have been printed for the first issue.
Who will be the Incredible Woman of the Year?
Standard Bank and Marie Claire magazine have announce a new competition for South African businesswomen, the Incredible Woman of the Year. Its premise is to highlight iconic female entrepreneurs as role-models for aspiring young women to achieve their dream of starting and making a success of their own business. The competition launches in the June 2006 edition of Marie Claire, with two interactive elements.
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Journalists and editors are reminded that there is just one week remaining for entries to the 2006 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards, which recognise excellence in reporting on Africa's business environment. The awards are open to all journalists, regardless of geographical location. Entry deadline is 31 May 2006.
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Financial newspaper Business Day is introducing a health supplement to its stable of supplements and targeted products. Making its debut on 7 June 2006, Health News will be published weekly.
Ads24 gives the Witness Group a WOW welcome - Ads24
A Week of Witness (WOW) is how Ads24, the marketing and advertising division of Media24's daily and community newspapers, introduced the Witness Group's portfolio of newspapers to the market.
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The acquisition of the 365 Digital Publishing Group by Primedia Online last week marks a new direction for one of South Africa's oldest online brands as it moves to strengthen its market share by targeting both established players and emerging movers in the online sector.
Banks rake it in through online
[SERIES: ON THE NETT] Standard Bank has attributed its 14 million online transactions, more than R1 billion worth of loans, and online usership figures of 500 000 per month for 2005 to its online advertising strategy and other banks agree: the rapidly growing digital forum can no longer be ignored.
Shop till you drop - online
Consumers can now visit Jump Shopping at www.jump.co.za to search for their required products in one place and be redirected to the most appropriate e-commerce website in South Africa.
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LONDON: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has acquired the UK business of Van Wagner, one of the country's leading premium format outdoor advertising companies. The acquisition adds two new formats to the Clear Channel portfolio through the large format Mega 96 sheet and Mega 6 sheet products, as well as an additional backlit 96 sheet billboards and a range of special build billboard sites.
More time for designing in the loo
The Letter Corporation (TLC), Primedia Unlimited's washroom advertising arm, has extended the deadline for entries to LOOvre 2006, due to popular demand, until 30 June 2006. The final artwork in digital format, suitably printed, must be delivered to TLC in Rivonia, Johannesburg, or, for easy access, entrants can use the online entry facility.
Call to revive outdoor advertising association
Following OHMSA's non-attendance at the Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) monthly meeting, 3 May 2006, a number of key outdoor media owners are realising the need to form a much-needed outdoor advertising association which focuses on developing the outdoor advertising industry in South Africa, new research, creative methods and considers all players who are members, no matter their size.
Taking billboards forward lawfully - Primedia Outdoor
 Billboard contractors are not above the law. This is the stance Primedia Outdoor's Pete Piccione took at the AMASA panel discussion on the prickly issue of illegal billboards. Without appropriate regulation, he believes South Africa faces the threat of total outdoor media anarchy and proliferation.
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Bonolo Cebe, whose story 'Strangers' won the CIAK Junior 2006 story writing competition and was turned into the film 'Strangers' - is currently in Italy participating in the international CIAK Junior Festival, 24 - 27 May 2006, along with film co-stars Thobile Sibiya and Lindani Phumlomo.
Creative Vision gets international recognition - Creative Vision
 Creative Vision's first short film 'The Mamtsotsi Bird' has been selected to have its world premiere at the Darklight International Film Festival - Ireland's leading festival for filmmakers, animators and artists whose work explores the convergence of art, film and technology.
When hygiene's not all it's made out to be... - Picture Tree
 The average cloth contains more bacteria than the average pair of underwear. How's that for a freaky fact? And that's exactly the premise on which Brett Wild of Picture Tree and King James Cape Town launched the TV campaign for "Hygienix" antibacterial disposable wipes.
Jeremy Holden makes fairytales come true - Threshold Collective Commercials Division
 Threshold Collectives' Jeremy Holden has recently completed production on the creation of a contemporary fantasy world in his latest commercial for Ford 'Ka'.
SA-UK co-production treaty win-win for all
According to South African film producer Anant Singh of Videovision Entertainment, the signing of the co-production treaty between South Africa and the UK formalises the process of co-productions between the countries, opening up new avenues of financial support and allowing SA to benefit from the UK's very diverse and comprehensive pool of expertise and skills. "We are confident that [this] will result in the transfer of skills to our filmmaking community. We have seen the success of co-production treaties with Australia and Canada and we anticipate that this treaty... will result in several hundred millions of rand of additional production activity in South Africa," says Singh.
Reflecting SA's film industry
The Filmmaker's Guide to South Africa 2007 is currently in the last stages of its advertising cycle. The Guide, now in its sixth edition, is produced in association with the National Film & Video Foundation. The editorial looks at a year in the making, encompassing the resurgence of the film service machine, the creatives, local production and the facilities that make every stills, commercial and long form shoot possible. A major part of the book profiles South African-based international production.
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SA corporate communications is on a par with the best in the world, with four prestigious international awards won in the recently judged Gold Quill Awards, an annual programme of the USA-based International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). So says Theresa Lee, chairperson of the Africa Region of the IABC, following the success of communicators from Russell & Associates, Nedbank Limited, FirstRand and Word's Worth.
CEOs as brands, PR people as brand builders - Headlines
[Simone Appleton] The higher a CEO's profile, the greater the impact that CEO will have on the value of the brand and the value of the company. In fact, research says that a CEO's reputation accounts for up to 50% of the company's overall reputation.
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Cape Town-based events company Promedia has secured a radio studio for stations interested in broadcasting live from Germany during the last week of the Soccer World Cup, when the "who's who" of South African soccer, government and media will be descend on Berlin to receive the handover as the host of the next World Cup in 2010.
AirMedia gives university radio station a big boost - AirMedia
 AirMedia, local pioneer of in-store radio and television, has come out in support of the University of Johannesburg's radio station UJFM 95.4 by supplying an on-air music play-out computer and new scheduling and play-out software.
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Sponsorship | | Who will be the next Noni Gasa? - Kaelo Worldwide Media
 Who is the new Charlize Theron? The next Noni Gasa? For the first time in its 10-year history, Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW) is going public in its quest to find the face to represent the country's premier fashion event.
First SA-based company for World XV Rugby sponsorship
Furniture and household goods group Steinhoff International is the first South African-based public company to sponsor the World XV Rugby Team. The key objective of the official shirt sponsorship is to generate brand awareness for both the Steinhoff International and Grafton Everest brands in South Africa. The sponsorship includes four matches: World XV vs. Saracens (UK 22 May 2006), South Africa (Jo'burg 3 June), Corne Krige Invitational WP Team (Cape Town 9 June) and South Africa (UK 2 December).
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Wireless broadband Internet service iBurst has won the 'Survivor SA' headline sponsorship in the closed confidential bid process that was launched by Oracle Airtime Sales recently and audited by Webber Wentzel Bowens. More than 40 interested parties from a cross-section of advertisers and categories requested bid forms, following the announcement.
Happy first birthday, Home Channel!
The Home Channel is celebrating its first birthday with America's Style Network 'The Brini Maxwell Show', in which cult drag queen and domestic diva Brini Maxwell shares décor tips and handy household hints; the UK series 'How to be a Property Developer'; and local show, 'Betterbond Celebrity Homes', which takes one behind the scenes and into the homes of South African celebrities.
Red Cherry's annual bash - Red Cherry Television
 Red Cherry TV hosted its annual Cape Town bash at Madam Zingara on 6 April 2006. Close to 100 "movers and shakers" in the Cape Town media industry got together for a night full of magical fun and great food.
Great Expectations: The 21st Century Guide to Motherhood - e.tv
This month e.tv launched 'Great Expectations - The 21st Century Guide to Motherhood'. The show is produced by well-known radio producer, print and TV journalist and eNews prime-time anchor Sally Burdett.
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Forums | | Car ads cluttering Tuesday nights
Tuesday is my TV night, and all my friends know not to call, interrupt, phone for a moan or even pop in. (Yes, I know I'm getting old.) With the likes of 'Smallville', 'Prison Break' and '24' on, supper is made early and then the couch marathon starts. 'Smallville' is sponsored by Citroen, 'Prison Break' by Peugeot, '24' by Kia... What is your view?
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New accounts | | Errieda du Toit PR gets Greymatter - more infoClearing the outdoors - more infoSasol Chevron appoints Fleishman-Hillard to promote African GTL Challenge - more infoMTN renews contract with Top Of Mind - more infoPKF appoints Liquid Chefs - more infoNew business for BBDO Cape Town - more infoNew Vision Media appoints Media Hype to sell the Elevator Media Channel (EMC) - more infoRed Hot Lava promotes the H-Factor - more infoThe Fearless Executive appointed to develop a brand strategy for Royal Enfiled - more infoKezi Communications has signed up another new client - McCoy's, a glass wholesaler.Idea Engineers adds South African Tourism and Ericsson to client base - more infoMediaspace.co.za bags TileSA account - more info
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People on the move | | Grey Worldwide boosts client service team - more infoPragasan Maduray has been appointed operations manager: shelter & outdoor at Primedia Outdoor.Penny Holt has been promoted to account director at Mortimer Harvey, focusing on the OK furniture brand.Tebogo Molokoane has joined Nitrogen Advertising and Design as accounts and production manager.Marco Velosa has just been appointed agency sales manager for YFM.New appointments for Ramsay, Son & Parker - more infoDeolinda Pereira has been promoted to marketing producer at Unplugged.The Fearless Executive appoints new director - more infoAndrew Ledwaba has joined Bullion PR and Communications as an Account Manager.New sales appointments at Stonehouse - more info
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| | Events to diarise | Joining the .dots Online Publishers Association - Cape Town, 30 May / Johannesburg, 15 June
The Online Publishers Association (OPA) is hosting two free breakfast seminars led by Arthur Goldstuck, one of South Africa's leading new media experts who will explain why the internet is one of the fastest growing media platforms and explore some of the marketing possibilities of the online environment. | | | Joining the .dots Online Publishers Association - Cape Town, 30 May / Johannesburg, 15 June
Connecting with the potential of online advertising - two free seminars hosted by the OPA and led by Arthur Goldstuck. | | | Certificate Course: Contact Centre Team Management Connect Solutions - Midrand, 31 May
We help team managers get to grips with operational call centre management practices through an interactive facilitation model. | | | The Art of an Interview Magazine Publishers Association of SA - Johannesburg, 1 June
This highly interactive two-day workshop will not only provide participants with a keen understanding of the powerful impact they can have when handling an interview successfully, but will also enable them to translate good interviews into excellent copy. | | | Writing and Presenting Reports and Proposals Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - Johannesburg, 5 June
No matter how good your idea is, if you can't put it into a convincing form and present it effectively you won't be able to sell it. | | | CRM Masterclass Systems Publishers - Sandton, 6 June
Morning workshop on CRM: data profiling; creativity and sustainability. | | | High End Systems Open Day High End Systems - Johannesburg, 6 June
High End Systems, a leading manufacturer in entertainment technology worldwide are holding a relaxed demonstration and hands-on discussion to showcase their newest digital lighting, lighting control and automated lighting products. | | | Documentary Photography - Pretoria, 8 June
The workshop will deal with the theory and philosophy of documentary photography but will deal largely with practical advice and skills to start, complete and sell a project. | | | Business writing skills Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - Johannesburg, 12 June
The ability to express your ideas correctly and with clarity will bring you greater visibility. | | | Market your Practice REPUCOMM - Johannesburg, 13 June
This one-day workshop (now in its 5th year) enables prospective and existing consultants and professional service providers to develop strategies to market themselves and build their reputations in a competitive knowledge economy. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Photojournalism IAJ - Parktown/Johannesburg, 29 May Magazine design basics Magazine Publishers Association of SA (MPASA) - Johannesburg, 29 May Winning web texts and websites Stellenbosch University - Stellenbosch, 29 May Media Liason, Press Writing & Crisis Communication IIR Training - Rosebank , 29 May Fundamentals of High-Trust Selling IMM GSM - Johannesburg, 29 May Presentation Skills KhuboNet Corporate Training - Sandton - JHB, 29 May Success Stories The Write Co - Johannesburg, 30 May Publisher Course Connie & Machete Consultants - Johannesburg, 30 May Contact Centre Management Connect Solutions - Johannesburg, 31 May Metro FM Exclusive Books Homebru Launch Metro FM - Port Elizabeth, 31 May | More... Submit an event | | |
| Jobs offered
| Call Centre - Randburg
An upmarket call centre seeks individuals to become part of a very successful sales team. Do you have the call passion for sales? Call centre experience essential. Matric and ITC verifications will be conducted. read more
| Senior Web Developer - Green Point, Cape Town
Minimum 5 years experience. Essential requirements SQL, ASP, VB, .Net, HTML, ADO, ODBC, XML, JavaScript, CSS. Strong problem solving skills, ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. read more
| HR Consultant - Sandton
Human resources consultant needed to work two afternoons per week. Five years consulting experience essential. Must have worked for a recruitment agency. read more
| Client Liaison Consultant - Sandton, Johannesburg
Johannesburg-based stock photo library looking for 30+ client liaison consultant. Self-starter, excellent communication & organisational abilities. Strong command of the English. Should understand creative headspace, strong interpersonal skills, be able to work from home. read more
| Account Manager - Cape Town
Duo Marketing + Communications, a leading ICT marketing consultancy requires account managers. read more
| Multimedia Developer - Pretoria
Qualified, hardworking and creative person with passion for the advertising industry. Great design and editing skills required. read more
| Graphic Designer (M/W) - Jhb North
Hot shot middle weight graphic designer required for dynamic ad agency - must have strong conceptual skills. read more
| Automotive Photographer - Cape Town
CAR Magazine requires accomplished automotive photographer with a passion for cars, excellent skills in digital photography and ability to produce world class images. read more
| National Sales Online Account Executive - AA - Rosebank
5 years experience in an online sales capacity will secure this position... read more
| Account Manager - Cape Town
Managerial position. Manage the day to day relationships with clients. Work in association with your account director to manage a team of researchers. Manage the research process for your clients projects. read more
| PR Account Executive - Sandton
We are looking for a serious and dedicated PR account executive. Previous experience, own transport, contactable references and degree are essential. Only those meeting criteria will be considered. This is not a learnership/internship position. read more
| FMCG Brand Manager - Johannesburg
Outstanding opportunity for a mid level brand manager to apply their skills to one of the most well-known brands in South Africa. read more
| Marketing Manager - Retail - Johannesburg
Major hardware chain requires a senior marketing executive to drive the strategic marketing process. read more
| Brand Manager- Retail - Johannesburg
Major hardware chain requires a brand manager to oversee and roll out house brand marketing plan. read more
| Regional GM - Home Loans - Johannesburg
If you have previous experience in management and knowledge of home loan operations, you are invited to apply for the position of Regional General Manager for a leading bank. read more
| Web Designer - Medium Weight - Cape Town
Looking for a medium weight creative web designer to work in a young and trendy agency. If you are a talented creative and a tecchie rolled into one, then this could be for you. read more
| Advertising Sales Consultant - Johannesburg
Opportunity for a goal-orientated, sales-driven and dynamic person - Johnnic Specialist Magazine Division is looking for a new Advertising Sales Consultant within this exciting division. read more
| Senior Sales Executive - digital mall media - Johannesburg
We are an expanding Cape Town based company that is looking for a highly self-motivated sales executive to sell digital mall media to a broad spectrum of industries. read more
| Sales Exec: Home Improvement Magazine - Jhb / Pta
Hard sell, dynamic & tenacious sales exec with experience selling on free distribution home improvement specialised magazines or a similar background required. New business development. Existing client base a bonus. read more
| Account Manager - Cape Town
Have you got through-the-line experience (TV, radio and print)? Are you an account manager with at least 4 years experience? If you have worked on well-known brands, have strategic working experience and have big advertising agency background. read more
| Account Executive - Cape Town
You will be required to assist a busy client service team - so it's important that you have at least a years experience in an advertising agency. A diploma in advertising will be to your advantage. read more
| Traffic - Cape Town
Looking for a traffic person with 3 - 4 years of experience. Must be good at juggling, organising a busy studio, making things happen and on the ball. read more
| Advertising Sales Representative - Cape Town
Requirements: Computer literate. Articulate, good communication skills. Relevant sales diploma. Ability to present and negotiate at board level. Must be able to work in a pressurized environment. read more
| Event, Sponsorship and Promotions Executive (AA) - Sandton
Event, sponsorship and promotions executive - strictly AA candidate. read more
| Traffic Manager - Cape Town
Traffic and systems management in a through-the-line advertising agency. Min 5yrs experience in this exact role essential. Extremely high pressured environment.
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| Senior Research Executive Client Services - Cape Town
Ensure smooth running of research projects from commissioning to final presentation. Build a strong working relationship with clients & team services contributing in meetings & presenting results. read more
| Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Hyde Park
theWorksquad is looking for a hot shot recruiter to join their dynamic, young and growing recruitment and coaching company based in Hyde Park. read more
| Media Buyer - Cape Town/ Rondebosch
SA's leading media independent, passionate about service excellence & people development, are looking for an experienced media buyer who is committed to team work. Salary highly negotiable. read more
| Trainee/Junior Media Buyer - Cape Town/ Rondebosch
We are offering an opportunity for a junior/trainee media buyer (AAA or Red & Yellow preferably). Candidate will be trained on all the relevant media buying tools required. read more
| Bookkeeper - film industry - Cape Town - Outskirts
Vibrant bookkeeper required for small, dynamic company to perform full computerised accounting function (Quickbooks) to trial balance. Duties include; credit control, accounts payable, general accountant duties, banking and statutory returns. read more
| Media Buyer - Cape Town
Successful Obs-based ad agency seeks experienced Media Buyer to join their team. I'm looking for someone with the contacts to negotiate ad space who can plan media strategies for clients. read more
| Marketing Promotions Manager - Cape Town
Ramsay Son & Parker requires a dynamic marketing promotions manager to promote their new Afrikaans motoring magazine - WIEL. Based in Cape Town and reporting to the marketing manager. read more
| Marketing Account Manager - Claremont
Leader in marketing childrens' and family brands is seeking an account manager with the creative abilities of Dr. Seuss and the management skills of Nanny McPhee. read more
| Experienced Graphic Designer - Houghton, Johannesburg
Joburg.co.za is looking for a dynamic, creative and experienced graphic designer to join its innovative team. If you are available, we want to hear from you! read more
| Animation Producer - Johannesburg
Masters & Savant has an exciting position available for a senior producer working in the field of high-end design and animation for television. Candidates should have animation house, agency or production experience. read more
| Hotel Marketing and Sales Manager - Lanseria
A key focus for the hotel is conferences and weddings. The ideal candidate should be confident, enthusiastic, passionate and be able to develop and run with initiatives that will ensure an increase in sales. read more
| Research Administrator - Cape Town
Advanced Excel & Word skills essential. Administrative support, including monthly stats on Excel, venue set up, money reconciliations. Tertiary education in marketing/minimum 3 years relevant work experience. read more
| Television Producer - Johannesburg
Masters & Savant has an exciting position available for a senior producer working in the field of high-end design and animation for television. Candidates should have animation house, agency or production experience. 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
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