| No Comment |  There's a new Maverick in the media publishing world and it will shake up reporting on media in this industry. The contrary publisher and editor of Maverick, Branko Brkic, will launch his new title, which has a sufficiently imposing name, in the third quarter of this year. It will give the media industry the same treatment as Maverick has given the business world, with the same quality publishing format and iconic reporting. We look forward to it.
Bizcommunity.com has grown phenomenally, with readership and subscriber stats and a brand loyalty that continue to dazzle us: 51 000 weekly subscribers at our last audit, 161 000 unique users per month, and 3.2 million page impressions a month. To progress to the next phase of our development, a general manager has been appointed to lead the team: Robin Parker, who has worked for almost every media owner, print and online in this space and in Africa, including running his own businesses. He means Bizness and we welcome him to the family! Team Biz is on Markex this week in Jo'burg at the Sandton Convention Centre, 6 - 8 June. Come on down and meet us at our stand designed by Scan Display!
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor, www.bizcommunity.com
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Mutiny on the Mail & Guardian blog
Pick 'n Pay scam extends to schools and charities
World Press Photo Exhibition for SA
Breath of Fresh air at 5FM
e.tv calls for documentary submissions
Stake in motoring magazine fortifies RS&P's position
Shopping centres come to the anti-crime party
Expanding to meet marketing demands
Foolish strategies undermine responsible competition
FICA lessons for RICA
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Marketing | | Taking investment for a ride
 What had initially seemed like an impossible idea turned out to be one of the main attractions at the Swiss Economic Forum, Switzerland's biggest economic gathering, which was held in the Alpine town of Thun on 11 - 12 May 2006. The first-ever South African-branded London taxi to leave Britain gave the South African stand a huge lift and showcased South African tourism, trade and investment.
How to build relationships for success
The UCT Graduate School of Business is running a short course during June 2006 that is designed to help businesses achieve success through mutually beneficial relationships. According to course designer and director Gerhard Sagat, the programme is based on the current thinking around relationship marketing, which challenges the traditional approach of the marketing mix.
Popular MarketPlus marketing insight tool upgraded - Knowledge Factory
Knowledge Factory's updated marketing insight tool - a location-specific representation of AMPS data at a suburb level - allows for better understanding of behaviour, product and media consumption.
Is 'one size fits all' approach to segmentation reducing its usefulness? - Knowledge Factory
Market segmentation exercises regularly fail to deliver meaningful results because they are misapplied. That's the message from leading local marketing insight services company, Knowledge Factory, and it has recently been substantiated by research presented in the February 2006 Harvard Business Review.
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Advertising | | More sponsors for Pendoring
Pendoring - awards for excellence in Afrikaans advertising - last week announced that two more sponsors are on board this year: Sanlam, an old friend of the awards, and Swartland Wine Cellar.
Baie slim
 Lobedu Leo Burnett's creative for the new Samsung D820 - one of the slimmest slide-up cellular phones currently on the market - plays on the keywords "slim", "slide" and "intelligent".
Missioning at the cricket
Starcom's Mission Impossible III campaign, comprising 30" commercials broadcast on the Wanderers' Cricket Stadium screens and streamed via Bluetooth technology to cell phones of consenting spectators, was launched on 31 March 2006 during the South Africa vs Australia five-day test series in Johannesburg.
Making a clean sweep
 In order to drive rapid awareness, Y&R Cape Town's through-the-line campaign about the "unsurpassed cleaning power" of fuel giant Chevron's new Caltex with Techron includes unexpected touch points across the various communication channels.
New partners appointed for 2006 Loerie Awards events
The Loerie Awards, the non-profit company that owns The Loerie Awards competition, has appointed Gearhouse South Africa, H-Factor and Wozani Africa to assist it in ensuring that the two award presentation events planned for this year's Loerie Awards Festival go down in advertising, design and communication industry history as 'The Nights' to remember.
Foolish strategies undermine responsible competition
When your competitor finds itself in crisis, do you exploit the situation with opportunistic advertising of your own? Is this kind of marketing strategy clever or simply foolish? Cecilia Andrews, strategic planner at Joe Public, asks some tough questions about what constitutes responsible competition in the wake of the Netstar ad.
National emblems, national pride
 South Africa, like most countries, names its sporting teams in recognition of its wildlife, ranging from lions to proteas and everything in between. Now imagine South Africa without its rich diversity of flora and fauna. This was the rationale behind the development of the latest campaign for the Mazda Wildlife Fund by Grey.
More than just an arresting campaign
 Ogilvy Johannesburg's More campaign for DStv extends the broadcaster's "so much more" pay-off line by tapping into the stuff of emotions - tears, laughter, screams, chills, jubilation, pride, knowledge, power, information, love and much more. "It's about offering customers more than just images and programmes and reaching them on a much deeper level," says DStv marketing manager Lefeedi Maja.
BetterBond at home in Joe Public's kitchen - Joe Public
Joe Public has been appointed by BetterBond as its advertising agency and brand custodian. As South Africa's largest mortgage originator, BetterBond is the flagship company of the PA Group.
Barloworld Coatings 'Supplier of the Year Award' - Mortimer Harvey
 At the Barloworld Coatings 'Supplier of the Year 2005' function held in March, Mortimer Harvey won not only the Services Category but the Overall Supplier of the Year as well - the second time that Mortimer Harvey has won both these awards.
Experience a total eclipse of the sun - Creationstation
 Cape Town will be experiencing a total eclipse of the sun later this year when the Sunglass Discount Warehouse opens its doors - and the fiery sun icon is guaranteed to burn an image of the brand into your mind.
Two tons in two hours
 Thousands of chocolate lovers descended on Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, on Saturday, 27 May 2006, to take advantage of Canderel's Free Chocolate Day in which two tons of chocolate were given away on a first come, first served basis - one of the largest sampling exercises ever undertaken in South Africa. "The response to Free Chocolate Day was overwhelming," says Canderel brand manager Deshendri Reddy. "It was a feat of note to distribute two tons of chocolate."
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| | | Inspired by the ancients
 According to Pam Abrey, head of corporate affairs at Webber Wentzel Bowens, the corporate law firm's new logo - the redesign of which was inspired by ancient civilisations - is consistent with the professionalism, diversity and youth of the firm.
Ten ways of assessing your brands - Interbrand Sampson
[Jeremy Sampson] Last year, while workshopping issues that related to the future of a major South African global player, we came to the subject of corporate reputation and brand. One of the topics was: how many brands can we support financially? And the answer was quickly apparent - none! The company in the past had won major awards, yet given the financial muscle of its main competitors, it was being badly beaten up.
Rewriting the rules of... lounging
Bruce Reinders, premium brands marketing manager at SAB Limited, says that the creation of brand icons such as the Miller Genuine Draft (MGD) Big Yellow Couch allows not only for greater brand visibility through applying imaginative iconic symbolism, but propagates awareness of positioning and brand values. "The Big Yellow Couch is a physical manifestation of the MGD mantra - rewriting the rules." The highly visible couch travels complete with its own red carpet, lighting rig and MGD in a branded fridge.
New look, new pay-off line
Previously "The Great Soccer Bet", the Soccer 6 brand-positioning statement is changing to "Your Best Soccer Bet" to more accurately reflect the status of the bet in the local soccer betting market. The new look will be launched on Monday, 5 June 2006.
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Cinema | | Making history - The Video Lab
 The Video Lab has literally been busy making history at the Origins Centre at Wits University - a unique world-class museum that explores and celebrates the history of modern humankind. For the past six months the VL team have worked on nine HD films commissioned by Guy Spiller and Francis Gerhard.
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CRM | | Keeping leading member-based service providers on the route to ROI using predictive analytics - Knowledge Factory
As with most member-based businesses or companies running loyalty programmes, there is a constant drive to improve service, understand profitability better and decrease churn, all of which will lead to increased loyalty, and all of which can be achieved through a deeper understanding of the member base and the associated service and delivery costs.
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Design | | Red Rocket launches BrandAction - Red Rocket
 Red Rocket Design & Advertising has combined its brand design skills with its Finder's Keepers creativity to form BrandAction, a unique corporate experience that is tailor-made for each client. The resulting product is a series of fun challenges, for ALL employees, that reinforce brand values and behaviour.
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| | | FICA lessons for RICA
On the eve of a presentation to Parliament on the implementation of the proposed new RICA act, Vodacom Group CEO Alan Knott-Craig drew a comparison with the implementation of a similar act affecting the banking sector, namely FICA.
Bursting further into the country
Coinciding with the Minister of Communication's recent announcement in Parliament of her desire to expand wireless broadband coverage into under-serviced areas, wireless broadband provider iBurst launched its Tier Two Roll-Out Plan last week, expanding coverage to Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Nelspruit after delivering on its promise in February this year to first improve existing coverage for current customers.
Clickatell discussion forum supports vibrant community - Clickatell
Clickatell, the premier global mobile message carrier, has announced the launch of its online discussion forum, set to provide an additional support and information service for Clickatell customers.
Please feel free to play with our balls
Creative agency 9November Union - a combination of smaller businesses that operate independently and sometimes in union - has recently unveiled its website, www.9november.co.za. Says Charl Nel, business director of creative unit Daddy Buy Me a Pony, "We intentionally waited with our website until we had something to offer that will match our approach to business and creativity." The Flash site has been built by James Gray of digital unit Animit.
Pioneering blogging as a media vehicle
South African A-list blogger and brand manager Jonathan Cherry has launched the Cherryflava Media Company, which will focus on sponsorship opportunities on its various titles and the development of fresh interactive online campaigns. Cherry's intention is to pioneer the use of blogging as a media vehicle and an interactive brand communication tool. Cherry is responsible for the formation of the South African blog awards and runs www.cherryflava.com.
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1485 Radio Today and Progression are approaching MAPPP SETA and companies within the film and electronic media, advertising, arts and culture, printing and packaging and print media and publishing sector with regards to funding and implementation of a learnership project for people with disabilities, which will assist in meeting the sector's targets for people with disabilities.
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The Jo'burg Wine Show - South Africa's first dedicated consumer wine event according to organisers - will be held at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, 28 - 30 July 2006, with the intention of stimulating the domestic wine market by attracting the interest of confirmed wine-fundis as well as upper LSM casual wine-drinkers. 15 000 visitors are expected at the three-day event.
Gearhouse awarded preferred supplier status by ITE South Africa - Gearhouse SA
ITE South Africa, part of ITE Group plc, recently awarded Gearhouse SA preferred supplier status on the upcoming Beauty Africa Expo to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in July 2006.
Ekurhuleni sets Budget Speech 2006 - True Colour Events sets the scene - True Colour Events
 The day was set for many prestigious members of Government, the Mayor and members of public, who all turned out to celebrate the Ekurhuleni Budget which was released 25 May 2006. The recently revamped Germiston Civic Centre was transformed into a high-tech, high-profile cocktail evening.
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Exhibitions | | Expanding to meet marketing demands
Focusing on the marketing, promotions and special events industries, Markex & World of Events 2006 is all set to take the industry by storm, with organisers Exhibitions for Africa, winners of the 2005 EXSA Best Organiser Award, catering to the market's changing needs. The Johannesburg show takes place next week, 6 - 8 June, at Sandton Convention Centre, and the Cape Town Show 26 - 28 July at Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Volcano designs winning exhibition stand for Sony - Volcano Group
 Volcano Advertising has designed a winning exhibition stand for the launch of Sony's Micro Vault products at the FUTUREX exhibition in the Sandton Convention Centre. The achievement is more noteworthy due to working within the parameters of a limited budget compared to competitive exhibitors.
Scan Display gears up for Markex - Scan Display Solutions
 Exhibition and display specialist, Scan Display, will be showcasing its new corporate identity and latest products at Markex Johannesburg 2006 at the Sandton Convention Centre, 6 - 8 June. For the 2006 show, Scan has created a spectacular, Zen-themed stand complete with floating Japanese garden.
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Magazines | | Stake in motoring magazine fortifies RS&P's position
Magazine publishers Ramsay, Son & Parker (RS&P) continues to consolidate its foothold in the motoring magazine sector with the recent announcement of the purchase of a 50% shareholding in Leisure Wheels. The addition of Leisure Wheels, with its strong 4x4 and SUV focus, gives the company an even broader range of motoring content.
Flying high
 Continuing Nationwide's commitment to superior service quality and service innovation, Altitude, Nationwide's new monthly in-flight magazine by TCB Publishing, aims to offer an instructive and captivating destination and lifestyle magazine for the enjoyment of domestic and international travellers.
Unveiling the big idea
 Creative Living Magazines' makeover magazine Woman's Value, and its translated Afrikaans sister publication dit, will be rebranded as ideas and idees from their July 2006 issues respectively. To go with the name change, the magazines will also be bound differently from July, giving them a square back for the first time.
The Nedbank Golf Challenge Programme - premier magazine focuses on premier event - The Publishing Partnership
It's all systems go for the official tournament magazine and programme to commemorate the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Once again The Publishing Partnership (TPP) has been appointed to create a full-colour glossy magazine on behalf of Sun International.
There's a new babe in town - Media24 Women's Magazines
Media24 Women's Magazines has announced the imminent launch of a fresh, new and funky young adult's magazine, True Love BABE. The monthly glossy is a girl-power handbook and style guide for South Africa's hip, connected, brand-savvy generation.
Official world cup soccer guide now on sale
Touchline Media's official glossy, full-colour, 144-page FIFA 2006 World Cup Guide is available from today, Monday, 5 June 2006, from retail outlets for R24.95. "Our goal is to show FIFA that Touchline Media and the Kick Off soccer publishing team can produce world-class media. We have worked very closely with the publishers of the Official Guide in Germany and are convinced that we have produced a guide worthy of everything the FIFA World Cup tournament stands for," says George Dearnaley, associate publisher for the Guide and soccer magazine Kick Off. The 2006 World Cup kicks off in Germany on 9 June.
Technology magazine goes online
Technology magazine Popular Mechanics is now available online at www.popularmechanics.co.za. The website highlights the five pillars of the title - science, technology, home, wheels and outside - together with the latest news and 'great stuff' to buy, expos and other events, and competitions and subscriptions offers. "It's an exciting and long-anticipated development, especially for a magazine that celebrates science and technology," comments editor Alan Duggan.
Spreading wings digitally
A magazine is only as good as the relationship it has with its readers, which is why 1time airline has launched its in-flight magazine, abouTime, online at www.aboutime.co.za and broadened its focus beyond travel and destination features, standard for any in-flight magazine, to also include features on celebrities, business, technology, and other topics of general interest. Other additions are the inclusion of the airline's menu, flight schedules and anything interesting happening at the airline, eg their new onboard defibrillators.
New editor for Bl!nk
Former managing editor Thami Masemola has been appointed editor of Bl!nk, the only men's lifestyle magazine aimed at black men, upon the resignation of founding editor Siphiwe Mpye to pursue "various opportunities in the media industry". Pretoria University 's Edwin T Smith takes over as chairman and publisher, and Lebogang Masebe will occupy the new position of MD, overseeing the entire Bl!nk Lifestyle operation, including sales, advertising, human resources and finance.
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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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The period between 20 July and 13 August 2006 will be an exciting time for advocates of democracy and practitioners and backers of media freedom and freedom of expression in South Africa, with the 2006 World Press Photo exhibition (WPPh) being held at MuseumAfrica in Johannesburg. According to Pinky Khoabane, MD of Vulindlela Communications, the exhibition is generating excitement and keen interest from varied media practitioners here and abroad.
New take on new ideas
With 20 000 hits on the "New Ideas" sites every month, and more than 2000 subscribers to the daily "New Ideas" e-newsletter, there is no question about the popularity of this concept. The publication by Patentdata, a division of PDS Media, of a hard copy magazine version, with six editions planned over the next year, will enable ingenious inventors and savvy investors to see the best and most popular of the ideas published on the Internet in a more accessible format.
At last, a real business newspaper
[Chris Moerdyk] It has taken years, if not decades, for newspapers to wake up to the fact that business news isn't just about finance or obsessive reporting on listed companies, share prices and multi-billion Rand take-overs. This week saw the launch of a new Sunday Times tabloid called It's My Business.
First ABC quarterlies released
The latest ABC figures, First Quarter 2006, clearly show that print media is "alive and kicking", according to Charles Beiles, general manager of the ABC. For the first time under the revised and updated rules, certified quarterly data is available in an effort to make the information more current, competitive and comparable with that of other media.
Ornico looks to open doors in Africa - Ornico
Calling all companies actively working in Africa, beyond South Africa's borders, and eager to explore opportunities with an established South African partner. Ornico is looking to expand north of the Limpopo, into Africa, and is actively looking for partners to help it do so.
Exceptional growth
What started out as a tax e-newsletter and website has grown into a set of integrated marketing tools, including the quarterly print magazine, TaxTalk, which has just published its second edition. With subscriptions to the print title having grown by almost 500% since January 2006, the magazine will soon be published bi-monthly. TaxTalk is aimed at corporates and individuals in their quest to understand the often murky waters of taxation.
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With the World Association of Newspapers' (WAN) 2006 congress taking place this week in Moscow, the countdown for WAN 2007, the 60th congress, which will be held in Cape Town, has begun. The Newspaper Association of South Africa (NASA) will host the event 2 - 6 June 2007.
A blaze of creativity
 SPF 04, the Son newspaper's new awareness campaign, is both a play on the publication's title - an acronym for Son Postcard Facts - and because the daily version of Son is published four days a week, Monday to Thursday - and there will be four different postcards in the series.
Filling the gap in Mpumalanga
"Beeld readers in Mpumalanga are seeking more area-specific editorial and advertising content," says Lucille van Niekerk, Beeld's GM. "With this in mind, in June we launch Mpumalanga Beeld as a supplement in the paper on Fridays." The extension will also be available on Saturdays as a free edition to Middelburg, Witbank, Secunda, Bethal and Nelspruit.
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| | | Mutiny on the Mail & Guardian blog
[Mandy de Waal] Bloggers on the Mail & Guardian's blog, www.blogmark.co.za, have been up in arms after a recent unannounced upgrade to the site stripped the weblog of much of its functionality. This is the latest in a series of technical issues in recent months during which users experienced regular service disruptions, breakdowns in function and, at times, loss of content.
Online platform for SA's fashion by year-end
The driving force behind the introduction of South Africa's first fashion portal - being developed in partnership between financial services group Sanlam, Sanlam SA Fashion Week and fashion industry magazine Pursuit in conjunction with SA's fashion stakeholders - is to unite the fashion industry by creating the definitive source of fashion-related info. The portal will be launched by the end of 2006.
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| | | Corné Krige and Airport Media - the right person in the right place - Airport Media
 When Airport Media was approached by Springbok giant Corné Krige to exclusively manage the promotional campaign for his testimonial match and related events, the net result was big, bold and brilliant.
Added value for JIA advertisers - TBM
TBM Communications, in conjunction with the Airports Company of South Africa, is upgrading fifty of its large format plasma display panels at Johannesburg International Airport. They will be replaced with 46" LCD panels which are brighter, resulting in better picture quality, and not as prone to screen burn as plasma screens.
A smiling outpost
Ad Outpost recently acquired five-year old independent company, Smile Media, which focuses solely on ambient media opportunities including, mobile media (trailer advertising) and inflatables. Says Willem Krog, MD at Ad Outpost, "We believe that ambient media compliments any traditional outdoor advertising campaign, making it more impactful." Rowan Reiback, current MD of Smile Media, will remain a shareholder.
Spreading the makeover news
Rama margarine's re-launch of its image has been a makeover that has gone beyond new packaging. To maximise impact and reiterate strong brand reputation as the number one choice of margarine, the Primedia Outdoor medium was chosen to give wide coverage to the campaign, with a carry-through of the pay-off line "It'll get you going!" which has been highlighted in the new TV commercial.
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Printing | | World-first "Triple Green" paper range from Sappi - Sappi
 Sappi Fine Paper South Africa has announced a major upgrade at Sappi Stanger Mill, its coated paper mill in KwaZulu Natal. Known as "Triple Green", the upgrade introduces environmentally-sound fully-integrated procurement and manufacturing practice at the mill and research indicates it is a world first.
Kemtek meets world standards - Kemtek
Two Kemtek representatives recently achieved EFI/Fogra Proof certification, a course created to standardise and set norms for the South African industry with respect to colour management, which in turn improves quality and client satisfaction.
Green green green is the paper
Sappi Fine Paper South Africa, a division of the global Sappi group, recently announced a major upgrade at it Sappi Stanger Mill. Every product produced there is now manufactured according to the principles of "Triple Green", including the Avalon Supreme, Dukuza Plus and Crystal coated fine paper ranges, Platinum Label and tissue wadding. The upgrade introduces environmentally-sound fully-integrated procurement and manufacturing practices at the mill and research, according to Sappi, indicates it is a world-first.
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 | Key Account Management
3 - 4 July 2006, The Balalaika, Sandton, Johannesburg
This course will assist you to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships in order to achieve long-term business, customer loyalty and commitment.
For more information about this conference, contact Hennie Potgieter: (011) 516 1073 / henniep@marcusevanssa.com. |
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| | | Bioscope Films shoots Del Monte commercial - Bioscope Films
 Director Hylton Tannenbaum has just completed a commercial for global fruit company, Del Monte. The commercial was made during the new production company's first month and involved a four-day location shoot in Cape Town, followed by a one-day specialist studio shoot in London.
What a feeling! - Picture Tree
 Picture Tree's Alan Irvin and the RMG creative team have hit the high notes once again with their superbly directed commercial for LG's Home Karaoke System.
Three wildlife filmmaking scholarships up for grabs
The Wildlife Film Academy (WFA) is offering scholarships, sponsored by the National Film and Video Foundation, to three prospective wildlife filmmakers from previously disadvantaged communities for a one-month course in Oranjezicht, Cape Town. The monthly course is limited to ten candidates. Scholarship winners will only have to cover travel, transport and accommodation costs in Cape Town. Complete the online application form on www.wildlifefilmacademy.com or phone course director James Hendry on +27 (0)21 422 2644 or cell +27 (0)82 550 5417.
Student Academy Award winner from SA
On 15 May 2006, African Film Development Agency (AFDA) student filmmaker, Tristan Holmes, was informed that his film 'Elalini' had been selected by the Academy membership as the winning film in the 33rd Annual Student Academy Awards Honorary Foreign Film category. The first ever South African film to be awarded this prize, 'Elalini' competed against entries from 29 different countries. Holmes and AFDA members will be attending the Student Academy Awards week in Los Angeles from 7 June 2006.
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The Write Co hosts two international best-selling authors as guest speakers in June in Johannesburg. Philippa Gregory and Alexander McCall Smith will both speak about their writing careers.
Graphicor opens Durban office and beefs up Cape Town office - Graphicor
 Integrated communications company, Graphicor, has opened offices in Durban and appointed Deon Erasmus as general manager in its Cape Town office. The Durban office, which will operate with sister company Simeka TWS, will be under the leadership of Simeka's Yogin Devan.
Sunday Times Insight & Opinion editor back at Vulindlela Communications - Vulindlela Communications
Fred Khumalo, Sunday Times Insight & Opinion editor, is back at VC Netwox and Book Club this Friday. This time, he reads from his first novel, Bitches Brew, a love story between Bra Zakes, a failed amateur jazz musician, bootlegger, and killer of great repute, and Lettie, a shebeen queen.
Extending the sceptre over PR
Eighty five percent of the 28-year old PR company Westcom has been acquired by Sceptre Marketing, a 100% black-owned company. Sceptre Marketing, owned by Wanda Shuenyane, Abey Mokgwatsane and Jameson Hlongwane, already has a controlling interest in experiental and communications agency VWV, known for its work locally and abroad. Derek du Plessis, founder and majority owner of Westcom, will remain as senior account director, while Claudia Mpeta replaces him as MD today, 1 June 2006. Adrian English remains as PR director and retains his shareholding in the company.
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5FM finally officially announced its new line up - the subject of much debate over the past few months - yesterday, Wednesday 31 May: Gareth Cliff will be hosting the breakfast show vacated by Mark Gillman and DJ Fresh will take over Cliff's afternoon drive show from July 2006.
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| | | And the Business Times Careers Award goes to... - Nicolene Di Bartolo Management Appointments
 What an incredible awards evening! Both Nicolene Di Bartolo Management Appointments, as well as our partner company, Strategy Recruitment Marketing, have won awards for best Black and White Display Adverts by the Sunday Times and Business Times within the categories "Senior Executive/Professional/Admin/Finance" and "Sales/Marketing/Retail".
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| | | Moving the customer loyalty needle - Synovate
It is possible to move the needle on customer loyalty, says Larry Crosby, CEO of Synovate Loyalty, but doing so requires a holistic approach. Speaking at an event hosted by Synovate South Africa last week, Dr Crosby discussed what leading companies are doing today to move customer loyalty to the centre of their business strategy.
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| | | Pick 'n Pay scam extends to schools and charities
A group reported to be of South African and Zimbabwean origin is using Pick 'n Pay's name in order to extract funds from schools and charities around the country. Over 20 cases have been reported in the Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, in particular. The public was first alerted by Pick 'n Pay to the scam in early May but now the fraudulent activities have been extended to suppliers as well.
Agreement approaching completion
The self-regulating National Halaal Forum (NHF) of South Africa recently held a very productive working session, facilitated by the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, to identify and agree upon common standards of halaal certification.
Shopping centres come to the anti-crime party
Businesses are not sitting back when it comes to shopping centre crime. The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) and the South African Council of Shopping Centres have joined forces under the auspices of Business Against Crime to plan counter-strategies. So says Michael Broughton, director of CGCSA's Crime Prevention Programme.
New vice chairman for CIL - Clover
 Harry du Preez has been nominated as the vice chairman of Clover Industries Limited (CIL), the holding company of Clover SA. Du Preez's experience is mainly in the producing field and prior to this appointment he held a position as a non-executive director of CIL.
Kindness is the mother of good fortune - Clover
 Clover Mama Afrika joined forces with MaAfrika Tikkun, an NGO fundraising organisation, to bring cheer to many Mamas and children countrywide when they distributed brand new clothing and shoes, courtesy of the Edcon Group.
Kenwood gets into the mix with Clover - Clover
 Kenwood Home Appliances has joined Clover in their quest to make a difference in the lives of women community leaders countrywide by donating top-of-the-range Kenwood mixers.
Ad agency required for optimising fuel product
Registered hawker organisation South African National Traders Alliance (SANTA) recently concluded a BEE transaction resulting in a 100% acquisition of the "Fuel Optimiser" global patent and trademark rights. SANTA is calling upon interested advertising agencies with extensive experience in the automobile industry to submit an Expression of Interest for appointment as preferred advertising agency. Responsibilities would include corporate presentations, strategic advertising plan and media placement and media buying. Contact Enver Buys, CEO of Chaza Strategic Management, on tel +27 (0)82 634 4585 or email chazasm@gmail.com.
Women's winter woollies
Buy local and support South African farmers and keep local manufacturing jobs in fashion by keeping your eyes peeled for the initial exclusive South African Merino Women's Sleepwear trial range at Woolworths now. The range is the result of a partnering between Cape Town apparel manufacturer Bibette, and South African Merino and mohair marketing business BKB Plus, a division of livestock business BKB.
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Sponsorship | | MEGAPRO to manage Steinhoff's sponsorship of International World XV Rugby - MEGAPRO Marketing
MEGAPRO Marketing, one of SA's most experienced sports marketing companies, has been awarded the Steinhoff International World XV Rugby account.
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| | | Gearing up for Soccer World Cup 2006
As excitement mounts for one of the biggest sporting spectacles in the world, SABC (official broadcaster of the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2006), and its partners Coca-Cola (official international sponsor), telecommunications partner MTN and local sponsor Absa are all kitted out and ready to bring South Africans all the excitement and drama as it unfolds in Germany from 9 June 2006.
e.tv calls for documentary submissions
e.tv has called for submissions for seven local television documentaries to assist in developing TV production capacity, particularly in the regions, and to ensure diversity in e.tv's documentary programming. TV production houses in the Western Cape and Gauteng have therefore been excluded from the pitch process.
A cut above the rest
SABC 1's new reality show follows creative contestants tackling real world design challenges while being exposed to business realities. If you think you have what it takes to apply creativity to tasks such as print ads, product and fashion design, and are available throughout July 2006 and first week of August 2006, enter as a contestant and shine on national TV.
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Gallery | | Celebrating a year at Home
 
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New accounts | | Espial has been appointed by Danone Clover to design all brand elements for an upcoming Yogi Sip promotion.New account wins for Strats Inc - more infoLowe Bull appointed to handle VW's SEAT account - more infoKhomani Africa Media gets Akapo Jewels marketing account.Mediaspace.co.za has acquired the rights to sell advertising space on Virgin Active noticeboards.Gloo's new accounts - more info
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People on the move | | New staff in Joe Public's kitchen - more infoRocketseed appoints advertising insider as new MD - more infoStrategic specialists Strats Inc have recently reeled in Haley Eiser as new strategist.New appointments at Ogilvy Africa - more infoConrad Kakebeeke has been appointed media strategist at Starcom.
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| | Events to diarise | Towards a Marketing Code for FMCG Consumer Goods Council Sa - Johannesburg, 5 June / Cape Town, 2 June / Durban, 6 June
The Fast Moving industry is under scrutiny from consumers and the authorities, and the time for reviewing advocacy positions and ensuring responsible marketing may be upon us. | | | Marketing 101 Market Tree - Hout Bay, 8 June / Hout Bay, 30 June
A full-day interactive workshop on the principles of marketing. | | | SAMRA speaker function SAMRA - Cape Town, 9 June
Bringing the best of the SAMRA conference to Cape Town - Toni Joubert will be presenting her well-received paper: "Venturing Beyond the Boundaries of Conventional Sampling Techniques... And Beyond the Borders of South Africa". | | | Graphic & Web Design CTU Training Solutions - Pretoria, 9 June
CTU offers both a graphic and web design course covering subjects such as HTML, Freehand, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, PhP, Quark Express, Pagemaker, Publisher and more! | | | Meet Alexander McCall Smith The Write Co - Sandton, 11 June
This is your chance to meet bestselling fiction author, Alexander McCall Smith, who will be promoting his new book, Blue Shoes and Happiness. | | | Magazine design basics Magazine Publishers Association of SA (MPASA) - Johannesburg, 12 June
A three-day (split) workshop brought to you by Print Media SA and Magazine Publishers Association of SA (MPASA).
| | | The power of the press release The Write Co - Sandton, 14 June
This course is aimed at anyone in a company, public relations agency, ad agency or just an aspirant who wants hands-on advice and guidelines on public relations' most powerful tool - the press release. | | | This is my Life The Write Co - Sandton, 19 June
Write down your life story for publicication or publicity. | | | Meet Philippa Gregory The Write Co - Sandton, 19 June
The best-selling historical author tells us how she does it. | | | Dreamweaver 8 & Flash 8 package deal - Sandton, 20 June
Plan and design web sites!
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| | Upcoming events | Promotional Strategy IMM GSM - Johannesburg, 5 June Professional Event Management Workshop Merle Falken Inc - Cape Town, Johannesburg, 5 June Strategic IQ USB-Executive Development - Bellville, 5 June Writing and Presenting Reports and Proposals Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - Johannesburg, 5 June CRM Masterclass Systems Publishers - Sandton, 6 June High End Systems Open Day High End Systems - Johannesburg, 6 June Powerful Morning Seminar for Sales Teams SalesBytes - Midrand, 6 June Convergence Broadcast & Telecommunications Summit ForgeAhead - Johannesburg, 6 June Internet Marketing & PR Seminar Falkow Productions - Cape Town, 7 June Business Process Management 2006 Africa Management Communications International - Sandton, 7 June | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Research Administrator - Johannesburg
Formatting of all presentations using existing RS templates whilst ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy are met. Typing & format questionnaires and other written documents. read more
| Production Secretary - Rivonia
Do you have a passion for television production and is your attention to detail good enough to make sure that a television production happens without a hitch? If so, then read on… read more
| Sales Team Leader - wine industry - Stellenbosch
The young, driven and energetic team of Frogitt & Vonkel needs an exceptional leader to continually inspire its stars, while also helping to train and develop newer staff. read more
| New Business Developer/ Marketing Manager - JHB Northern Suburbs
Internal marketing specialists require a hot and happening new business developer to support the company's owner. Would suit a highly ambitious individual who wants to go far in a marketing consultancy environment. read more
| New Business Developer - BEE - JHB Northern Suburbs
Use your excellent networking abilities in an event marketing environment and assist in taking the company to new heights alongside an award winning team. read more
| Graphic Designer - Cape Town
With two/three years experience required for Wine and H&R Magazines. Previous magazine experience an advantage. Must have diploma, knowledge of AppleMac and Mac OSX, Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Freehand. read more
| Marketing Manager - JHb Northern Suburbs
Company in the entertainment industry requires a highly motivated, passionated and creative Marketing Manager to support the South African operations of their international company. read more
| Research Administrator - Cape Town
Formatting of all presentations using existing RS templates whilst ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy are met. Typing & format questionnaires and other written documents. read more
| Team Leaders - wine trade - Stellenbosch
Through unprecedented growth, we are looking for team leaders who can drive an inspire teams of 6 sales persons across a floor of 20+ people. read more
| Account Manager. Ad. Agency. Financial Services - Jhb. N. Suburbs.
Experienced, "together" account manager to work on large financial services account. At least 5 years in ad. agency client service. Good attention to detail, very professional client handling skills and able to thrive under pressure. read more
| Account Manager - Houghton, Johannesburg
GGi Communications seeks account manager to manage portfolio of high profile clients in the corporate and financial sectors. Position requires consultancy experience, team management experience, media relations and journalism skills. read more
| Media Buyer/Planner - Cape Town
Media buyer and planning for an in-house advertising media department. read more
| Software Development Manager - Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
Looking for a software development manager. Internationally, Derivco is a leading developer of software for the online gaming industry. read more
| Training Manager: Sales and Marketing - Stellenbosch
Sales and marketing training manager required to provide sales and marketing facilitation training for teams nationally. Competitive remuneration. read more
| Bookkeeper (Jnr) - promotions co. - Gardens
Exciting unique promotions company requires junior bookkeeper with +/-5 years experience in TB, recons, vat returns. Salary neg for the right person. Must be diligent and reliable. read more
| Marketing and Sales Director - Kuwait
Great opportunity for sales and marketing director in Kuwait. Fantastic tax free package. Lead the marketing and sales function for a private hospital targeting top-end clientele. read more
| Chief Technical Officer - Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
Chief technical officer required. You will provide direction to the software development technology vision. This is a senior management role that focuses on leadership and technology decision making. read more
| Office/Operations Manager - Johannesburg
Masters & Savant is seeking an experienced office manager. We need someone with devastating competence who can solve problems invisibly, as well as improve our admin systems. read more
| Receptionist and PA - Johannesburg
Masters & Savant seeks a new receptionist. Ours has been promoted (again). We are seeking a very presentable and well spoken person who will also be personal assistant to the top management. read more
| Receptionist/PA - Bryanston
Mature, experienced lady for film production company. Well presented & spoken, excellent English skills & some Afrikaans, proficient PC capabilities. Admin & reception duties, assist directors. read more
| Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Bizcommunity is looking to complement its Johannesburg operation with a senior sales executive with experience in internet advertising options. read more
| DTP Operator - Cape Town
We are looking for a DTP Operator with 4-6 years experience in production of promotional branding material. Benefits include working with a dynamic and creative team. read more
| Production Assistant - Greater Johannesburg
CBN Africa is looking for dynamic production assistant to help produce inserts for worldwide television ministry. Junior to mid experience. Salary negotiable. Christian environment. read more
| Senior Designer - Cape Town
Traffic requires senior designer, with vision, talent, and software skills. Repro must be flawless. Extensive agency experience a necessity. Send low res portfolio and CV only. read more
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Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity.com!
Bioscope Films is a film production company specialising in television commercials. Directors Hylton Tannenbaum and Jerome Pikwane, along with producer Johan Jordaan, have set up Bioscope Films with a commitment towards placing emphasis on the creative, above all else.
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'You!' That is what we are about - you and building your business. Block by block, brick by brick. From corporate identity and 'brand development' to print campaigns and multi-media we will enable you to build a graphic communication tool that will make your brand, products and services both provocative and engaging to your customers.
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Graphicor's business is to make your business communicate more effectively. We specialise in Investor, Employee, Customer and Recruitment communications.
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Added Value offers brand development and marketing insight services to blue-chip companies across all industry sectors. Everything we do starts with insight and ends with action, in pursuit of healthy brand growth for our clients.
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Tuks FM is the preferred radio station for those in search of something new. Playing only the best in local and international rock/pop music, Tuks FM has become well respected and valued amongst local music and entertainment industries.
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Creative Vision is a diverse group of multi-talented achievers with a wealth of experience in the areas of 3D Animation, Visual Effects and Production.
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