| No Comment |  Veni Vidi Vici... 'I came, I saw, I conquered' - as Sky News so aptly highlighted Italy's World Cup win last night. With the cacophony of car hooters mixed with the jubilant cheers of Italian supporters still ringing in our ears this morning, South Africa now moves into high gear with prep work for 2010. Watching the festivities last night in the stunning Berlin stadium, one hopes that four years is enough to get ready to host such a stellar spectacular. Good luck to the 2010 organisers! Springing into action is the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) with a workshop next month for communicators and marketers. The one-day event will kick off the campaign to mobilise all those dedicated to the promotion of South Africa leading up to 2010. This is the first official 2010 World Cup National Communication Partnership Conference and it is endorsed by the Presidency. For more, go to www.imc.org.za.
Viva 2010 viva! Louise Marsland, editor, www.bizcommunity.com
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Guy Berger wins 2006 Nat Nakasa Award
Is Molusi being conned out of a job?
Call to entries for 5th annual Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award
The need for transparency in the advertising industry
The Jupiter Drawing Room Jhb increases BEE
Jakins to join Peermont Global
Gilly TV to air on TV and radio simultaneously
Getting it in the Mother City, too
Marketing for 2010 kicks off
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Marketing | | Destination SA takes centre stage
A mini documentary put South Africa on centre stage during the final 2006 FIFA championship match between France and Italy yesterday, 9 July 2006. "The screening... is destination South Africa's official entrée into the homes, hearts and minds of people the world over," says Moeketsi Mosola, CEO of South African Tourism. "This is, with no doubt, the largest audience we have ever reached through a single tactic."
Voice for Marketing Association
The newly established Marketing Association has recently concluded a contract with Future Publishing that will see the Journal of Marketing serving as its official mouthpiece. The partnership will focus on delivering independent, unbiased and impartial industry news to the relevant communities that will most benefit from accessing this information.
i-Free publishes first mobile book on business
ST PETERSBURG: Russian mobile value-added services provider i-Free has released Russia's first-ever book on business published in mobile format, according to iKS Consulting, J'son & Partners. The mobile book Games of Marketing, by Anton Popov, has taken a shortcut to in getting to its readers as it has been released earlier than its print version.
Jakins to join Peermont Global
Mark Jakins, the SABC's group executive for commercial enterprises, will be leaving the SABC in mid-July 2006 to join listed hotel, gaming and resort company, Peermont Global, where he will head up the group's marketing and commercial interests. Gab Mampone has been appointed as Jakins' successor at the SABC.
Target marketing replaces traditional high-spend advertising campaigns, says Kotler
The days of mass advertising and scattergun TV campaigns are over, according to the world's leading marketer, Philip Kotler, who says that companies should shift to target and one-to-one marketing in light of increasingly fragmented media channels. Kotler will be holding a seminar on 'Winning Strategies: The Latest Marketing Thoughts on How to Create, Win, and Dominate Markets' at Vodaworld, Johannesburg, 27 July 2006.
Countdown to FIFA handover
COLOGNE: With only a few days to go until the 2006 FIFA World Cup final in Berlin, South Africans are taking advantage of the spirit of global unity to showcase their wares in ways that throw the spotlight firmly on our country's incredibly diverse culture. The highlight of the week will undoubtedly be 9 July 2006, following the official handing over of the FIFA World Cup to South Africa during the closing ceremony of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany.
Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award finalists announced
The finalists of the 2006 Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award were announced in Johannesburg yesterday, Tuesday, 4 July 2006. These 22 women selected from over 1000 nominations countrywide, include world-renowned scientists, talented musicians, internationally recognised researchers, academics, nurses and sportswomen who have achieved not only in their own right but who have also made a difference to the broader South African society.
Marketing for 2010 kicks off
The final whistle of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany on 9 July will signal the start of South Africa's campaign to market the country for the 2010 World Cup. The International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) is hosting a National Communication Partnership Conference on 15 August 2006 to bring together marketers, communicators and other interested stakeholders.
The creative talent directory
 One of the best showcases of creative talent in South Africa's ad industry is the new Loerie Awards 2005 Winners Annual in hardcover book and DVD. The book is cross referenced - providing a talent guide that is unequalled. The page-by-page referenced index of winners by brand, agency and creative credits, with visuals where possible, is all there from A to Z.
Become a ZOOB Construction Engineer at the MTN Sciencentre - Edu-Promo
 This holiday season ZOOB, the moving, mind-building construction toy from Ideal and Toy Wholesalers and the MTN Sciencentre at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, will offer boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12 the opportunity to become qualified ZOOB Construction Engineers.
ZOOB and South African Airways bring holiday cheer - Edu-Promo
 ZOOB, the increasingly popular construction toy from Ideal Cycle and Toy Wholesalers, has joined forces with South African Airways to bring smiles to the faces of youngsters flying with South African Airways this holiday season.
Delivering the cream of property
Vered Estate's latest door-to-door marketing drop, conceived by advertising agency Guerrilla Marketing, was a good old-fashioned early morning delivery of fresh full cream milk - to the doorsteps hundreds of homeowners in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. The label read: "We have the cream. And we're delivering it to you. Our agents' combined wealth of knowledge, experience and property market insight makes them the greatest estate agent team in your area."
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Advertising | | Cinemas going high definition digital for advertising
With international standards and benchmarks now established for high definition digital, cinema advertising company Popcorn is currently installing state-of-the-art 1.6K digital projectors and DCMP1 Black Boxes at 30 select Nu Metro complexes and key independent cinemas nationwide.
SAARF to host Universal LSM workshops
Following a constant stream of enquiries regarding the SAARF Universal Living Standards Measure, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has reintroduced the SU-LSM Workshops. The next workshop dates and venues are Johannesburg, 26 July 2006, at SAARF in Bryanston and Cape Town, 23 August, at The Cullinan.
The need for transparency in the advertising industry
Far from being a clever marketing gimmick, Joe Public's menu system is a genuine commitment to transparency in an industry shadowed by a bad reputation. Gareth Leck, executive maitre 'd, explains how this philosophy of trust has had proven results for both the agency and its clients.
Frisbees flying everywhere
 Now flighting, the new Cell C television commercial by Net#work BBDO, takes viewers on a 'tour de force' as a frisbee change hands in a flamboyant display of linking South Africans.
The Jupiter Drawing Room Jhb increases BEE
Not only has The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) officially increased its black ownership from 26% to 56%, Mohale Ralebitso, previously marketing director at Liberty, is the new executive deputy chairman.
Birthing new businesses
 "Nurturing a business is not exactly dissimilar to raising a child," says Net#work BBDO creative head Slade Gill, "so it became a most compelling insight to display Nedbank's particular strength in partnering business people for sustained growth." The result? Various scenes that draw the parallels between the challenges of raising a child and the challenges facing business people in the new Nedbank Business Banking television commercial.
Mortimer Harvey resigns OK Furniture account - Mortimer Harvey
Following weeks of management and shareholder evaluation of the OK Furniture Account, Mortimer Harvey has announced that it has resigned the account. The decision has been received by the OK Furniture management team both professionally and amicably.
Explosive success for Volcano's Chappies promotion - Volcano Group
 Volcano Advertising recently created the Chappies 'Winna Bubbillion' integrated consumer promotion to ensure increased demand for Chappies bubblegum, during the launch of the new Cool Cherry, Wicks and Mixed Mint variants in new 200's pack sizes.
Santam MultiHome - FCB Cape Town
 Santam has introduced an affordable short-term insurance product for lower income earners. 'Santam MultiHome' is designed to mitigate the damage or loss incurred through fire, theft or flooding for as little as R35 a month. Targeted at lower income households, it was launched for Santam by FCB Cape Town.
Volcano introduces Sony BRAVIA through 'bouncy balls' campaign - Volcano Group
 Volcano Advertising recently launched BRAVIA, the new LCD TV brand by Sony, into the South African market. Leveraging off the television commercial, featuring colourful bouncing balls, an integrated marketing campaign was implemented.
Star for King James
King James Johannesburg has won the entire through-the-line business for The Star newspaper, including advertising, design and promotional work. Comments Charles Matterson, MD of King James Johannesburg, "Marketing for a media brand is not easy as it's a very competitive environment, but it enables us to challenge the traditional techniques of selling newspapers. It's also great working with the newsmakers themselves on all aspects of the publication." The business was awarded after a four-way creative pitch.
Sporting bruises
Rugby - there's no escaping it in this country, especially in the Western Cape. And to demonstrate the spirit, commitment and passion of one of the country's signature teams, Vodacom Western Province, Lowe Bull Cape Town has devised this gritty poster, 'Bruises'. Matching the bruises on the player's back to the blue and white stripes on his jersey in this austere yet powerful visual, the ad clearly sends the message encapsulated in its minimalistic caption, "It's in your blood".
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| | | The branding lessons of football - Interbrand Sampson
[Jeremy Sampson] By the time you read this, the Soccer World Cup in Germany will be coming to its last stages. There will be huge anticipation of the final on July 9. There will also be huge anticipation that after Germany 2006, comes South Africa 2010.
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| | | Number portability implications for least-cost routing users
[Jaco Voigt] While consumers stand to reap major benefits from the introduction of number portability, including greater competition and possibly lower prices, corporate users of least-cost routing devices could end up paying a lot more if their service providers don't handle the transition properly.
VoIP - where to from here?
 [Paul Luff] Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an area of information and communication technology (ICT) that remains cloaked in complexity and doubt. Where is the true value? To what extent are businesses enjoying the real benefit? And what lies ahead for the local market?
ISPA adds voice to interception objections
The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) has added its voice to the chorus of concerns regarding the recently promulgated Regulation of Interception of Communications & Communicated-Related Information Act (RICA). ISPA's members are comprised of 113 large, medium and small Internet service and access providers in South Africa.
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| | | Forgiveness on education department resource list - Giant Films
 The Department of Education has approved the inclusion of the award winning film Forgiveness and a comprehensive Forgiveness film study guide as part of this year's Literature Resource List for Grades 11 and 12.
PIFSA survey results - Cross Media Business School
 PIFSA's survey amongst its members and companies within the printing industry was helpful in making Cross Media Training Centre (CMTC) take a long and hard look at the courses it offers at both the Business School and the Printing College.
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| | | Good Hope FM gets designer outfit for Fashion Week - H-Factor
 When Good Hope FM's Jeannie D and Ryan O'Connor broadcast live from the Nokia Cape Town Fashion Week, they will be doing so with the panache appropriate to the occasion from the stylish new outside broadcast (OB) studio designed for them by event agency H-Factor.
Tour company gets international clients to assist in CSI - Loudfire
 A donation here and an offering there is certainly charitable, but it's not corporate social investment (CSI). To really make a difference, you need to be focused and committed and to sustain the effort over time. Felix Unite Tours & Incentives is a company that is acutely aware of this and has chosen a multi-dimensional approach to its CSI programme.
H-Factor raring to rise to Loeries challenge - H-Factor
The Loerie Awards company recently announced its appointment of new partners for the 2006 Loeries. Among the three key partners is specialist event marketing agency, H-Factor, which has been appointed to handle show production.
Kloof Mine music festival - Amara Productions
 "The reason our shows pump is because we are as passionate about making them great, as our clients are," commented a tired but enthusiastic Gavin Mills, CEO of Amara - The Production Resort, recently at Kloof Gold Mine near Potchefstroom, on the coldest Monday night this year.
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 Africa's premier boat show and the biggest event of its kind on the continent is proud to announce its association with WesBank Leisure Finance, a leading financier of leisure assets in South Africa.
It's time for the beauty world's annual makeover! - Beauty Africa
 There is only one place for the beauty conscious people to be in July - it's Beauty Africa, the premier beauty expo at the Sandton Convention Centre from 15 - 17 July. Beauty Africa is the only expo of its kind on the continent to combine exhibits for the public as well as professionals under a single roof.
African healthcare sector shows renewed growth - Biz Events
 The healthcare sector across the African continent has traditionally been one of the poorer cousins in government decision making and expenditure. Many therefore question the rationale of being involved in the sector in Africa, unless through donor-funded initiatives.
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25 - 26 July 2006, The Park Hyatt, Johannesburg
Be prepared for the rising consumer demand for improved quality, extended shelf life, convenience and environmentally and user friendly products by improving your packaging.
For more information about this conference, contact Hennie Potgieter: (011) 516 1073 / henniep@marcusevanssa.com. |
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Magazines | | Getting it in the Mother City, too
get it, Caxton's free monthly community magazine from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, spreads its reach to Cape Town next month, courtesy of Ramsay, Son & Parker. The joint venture between Caxton and Ramsay, Son & Parker follows an agreement in January this year that saw Caxton buy 30% of the Cape publisher.
Be a manly man
 Manwees, the first mainstream Afrikaans men's magazine has hit the shelves. Wilhelm du Plessis, formerly De Kat editor, will edit the magazine and is joint-publisher with Mike de Villiers, formerly of SA Flyer. The first issue, with Heinz Winckler and his fiancé, Aletté de Klerk on the cover, is a 164 pager and the print run for it was 30 000.
Puma scents success with FHM and heat - UCM
After being launched exclusively through UpperCase Media (UCM)'s heat and FHM titles this year, Puma Fragrances reached its mid-fiscal targets within two months.
Bakkie & Truck Action magazine refreshed - Action Publications
 New editor Jesse Adams takes the helm for the August issue of Bakkie & Truck Action, due on shelf early July. The magazine, which focuses on all forms of commercial and recreational vehicles, has also had its title and masthead revised to match its now broader appeal.
New editor to Hype it up
Mizi Mtshali has been appointed editor of Intelligence Publishing's hip hop magazine, Hype. The title is aimed predominantly at black urban hip hop lovers between the ages of 18 and 35 and has a circulation of 25 038 (ABC June - Dec 2005). Its recent print run increase to 35 000 copies makes it one of the fastest-growing youth titles in the segment.
Learn how to kick butt
Cosmopolitan has joined forces with Elizabeth Arden, adidas and Nicorette to give women the life-saving tools needed to become a "truly fun, fearless female" The day-long Kicks Butt workshops, which are discounted for Cosmo readers, will be run by Sanette Smith in Joburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth during August and September 2006. For more information, email ianthe@assocmags.co.za.
New drivers for Automobil mag
Future Publishing will be publishing Automobil for the Retail Motor Industry organisation. The publication will be headed-up by seasoned motor industry journalist, Wynter Murdoch. "I'm looking forward to the challenge of modernising Automobil's approach," says Murdoch. "South Africa's vehicle base has expanded rapidly and the Retail Motor Industry has helped to play a decisive role in shaping trends."
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| | | Guy Berger wins 2006 Nat Nakasa Award
 "Forthright, fearless, courageous and committed" were the words used to describe this year's Nat Nakasa Award winner, Professor Guy Berger of Rhodes University. Usually at the forefront of controversy, the amiable professor was the unanimous choice of judges, who announced last night, 9 July 2006, that he was the 2006 recipient of the R20 000 award.
Call to entries for 5th annual Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award
This year, Vodacom has announced the inclusion of a new category, that of cartoonist, in its annual Journalist of the Year Award, honouring and showcasing this growing journalistic category which plays a key role in illustrating key issues in the local and global context. Entries close on 18 July 2006 and are open to all South African journalists to participate for material published or broadcast between 1 May 2005 and 30 April 2006.
Community Press Awards entry deadline 14 July
The deadline for the 2006 Sanlam Community Press Awards entries is 14 July 2006 - rather short as the awards underwent a review last year and the judging process was revised. A consultative process was followed to ensure that all stakeholders within this diverse industry were aware of and supported the new recommendations.
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| | | Is Molusi being conned out of a job?
[Chris Moerdyk] On the face of it, you have to hand it to Connie Molusi. Like so many other chief executives, the embattled Johncom CEO could easily have put on a brave smile, worked out a mutually acceptable reason for quitting along with a press release brimming with accolades from his former employers, taken their R15 million cheque and headed off to another high level job with no-one the wiser about his having been well and truly shafted.
NAB heads into Swaziland
The Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB), a division of Caxton CTP Publishers and Printers, has been awarded the sales representation of daily newspaper The Times of Swaziland and Sunday newspaper The Times Sunday in Swaziland.
Mail & Guardian launches CMD - Mail & Guardian
The Mail & Guardian will from next week be responsible for its own distribution, a key step in securing the newspaper's independence.
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| | | IOL expands portfolio with launch of technology website - IOL New Media Sales
Independent Online (IOL), a leading South African online publisher, has extended its offering with the launch of a dedicated technology website, www.ioltechnology.co.za. The site combines current news and reviews on a variety of subjects relating to the technology sector including hardware, software, mobile, telecoms and security.
Realmdigital launches rugby website for Tri Nations Series - Realmdigital
 Realmdigital launched an interactive rugby website (www.rugbyfantasy15.com) this month just in time for the Tri Nations Series that kicks off on Saturday, 8 July 2006. Members stand a chance to win a cash prize of £10 000 while interacting with other rugby fanatics online.
Last chance to register for Bruce Clay's SEOToolSet training - Purple Cow Communications
This is the final call for webmasters, web developers, techies, marketing managers and SEO practitioners to sign up for Bruce Clay's SEOToolSet advanced training course, to be hosted in Cape Town, 10 - 12 July 2006.
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During the month of July, ComutaNet will be visiting selected media and advertising agencies in Johannesburg to raise funds for CHOC, the Childhood Cancer Foundation. "As a company whose main business priority is connecting with the community, ComutaNet endeavours to seek ways to give something back to the community," says Kevin Kirby, marketing and communications manager.
Ranking up branding
 e.tv teamed up with ComutaNet to enhance the Randburg Taxi Rank with exclusive e.tv branding, so much so that the rank has become commonly known as the e.tv Rank. As an advertiser, e.tv holds the rights to brand destination summary boards, lane destination signage, perimeter branded beading, corporate billboards, benches and dustbins.
When the bunny comes around! - Primedia Face 2 Face
 Primedia Face 2 Face and Carryou ministries decided to make this Easter season special for some of the less fortunate school children in the Randfontein area.
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| | | Stock Options footage for FIFA 2010 handover ceremony - Stock Options
 The eyes of the world were focused on the handover ceremony in Berlin, where a production using clips researched and supplied by Stock Options was shown to the international audience and media. The event also saw the launch of the emblem for the 2010 Football World Cup.
Fresh Eye director has fun with Wimpy mug - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 The new Wimpy commercial that offers a free mug with every 'Mugnificent' Wimpy breakfast is shot from the coffee mug's perspective. The owner of this mug is a carefree student sharing digs with his buddy and at last owning his very first piece of crockery.
Cannes a roaring success for Chop - Chop Productions
 Ben Horowitz and Sam Kelly of Chop Productions and producer Kevin Richardson returned from the 2006 Cannes Film festival enthused, inspired and convinced to continue production on their family entertainment feature film "White Lion".
Growth in animatics - The Video Lab
 The Video Lab is providing marketers with an efficient, cost effective alternative to researching TV commercials by creating animatics prior to shoot day.
Terraplane director Peter van Jaarsveld does it again with a sexy little ad for Honda - Terraplane
 Following Cannes finalist 'Cipex' for Lowe Bull Johannesburg, Terraplane director Peter van Jaarsveld has done it again with a sexy little ad for DDB's Honda.
The Asylum does it again - The Asylum
 For the second year in a row, Asylum executive producers Sean Beukes and Gaye Leong were on hand to pick up an award for one of their young directors in Cannes. This year it was Asylum prodigy Taryn Kosviner who won the highly coveted CFP-E/Shots Young Director Award after two of her pieces were nominated in the Non-European Test Category.
Freshwater announces the return of the wild dog - Velocity Films
 Erik van Wyk has been signed to Freshwater Films. Van Wyk built his directing career in South Africa in 1999. His first project was a short film for Child Line, which had an overwhelming response and garnered him immediate international recognition.
Rookie director Benjamin Magowan delivers for Network BBDO and Metro FM in the Youth Day 'Remember' - Terraplane
 Benjamin's second project for Terraplane covers issues of truth, ambition and our inner voice. This follows his debut for Network BBDO - Nedbank Homeloans.
Brett's torturous shoot - Picture Tree
 "It was the most difficult shoot ever," says Picture Tree's Brett Wild of a mammoth production for Virgin Mobile featuring an international star and a veritable who's who of babes from the FHM world.
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| | | Give Them Wings: Supporting the ordinary doing the extraordinary - Edu-Promo
 The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the 'Give Them Wings' fundraising initiative, conceptualised and implemented by Edu-Promo and launched in partnership with Ackermans, will pay tribute.
New projects in the bag - Grapevine Communications
Grapevine Communications has secured the accounts for the launch of two new products to be brought to the market within the next six weeks.
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| | | Gilly TV to air on TV and radio simultaneously
Gillman lovers and loathers, take heed: tomorrow, Thursday, 6 July 2006, DJ Mark Gillman will debut his new live simulcast interactive program, Gilly TV, on both 5FM and DStv Channel Go from the M-Net studios in Randburg. The idea is the culmination of a concept first piloted in 1999 at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and follows on from the more recent "Gillman, Make Us Famous!" which was filmed for Go, and presented on 5FM's breakfast show in 2005.
New 5fm line-up takes to air
While Gareth Cliff and DJ Fresh are busy preparing their new breakfast and afternoon drive shows, respectively, the music radio station's new line-up took to the air on 1 July 2006. Some of the new developments include Elana Afrika's move to daytime radio, Nicole Fox hosting the World Chart Show, Monde Kapa and Catherine Karstel imported from Good Hope FM, as well as the introduction of a specialised lifestyle show and daily traffic reports on the drive time shows.
Heart 104.9 Mini-World Cup 2006 - Heart 104.9
Sunday 2 July 2006 saw the inaugural Heart 104.9 Mini-World Cup 2006 kick off at the Claremont indoor arena at Stadium on Main.
OFM auditions end tomorrow
OFM presenters have been running auditions at Potchefstroom, Kimberley, Welkom, Bloemfontein and Vanderbijl Park from 3 - 7 July 2006 in search of the radio station's next big star. To register for this campaign, listeners must SMS their name and preferred city of audition to 35836. One SMS ensures an audition. Prizes for this year's competition include a contract to work for OFM on-air and, in honour of OFM's 21st year of broadcast, a bonus of R21 000 in cash. For more details, go to www.ofm.co.za.
Getting with the programme in Grahamstown
At this week's National Festival of the Arts in Grahamstown, SAfm is broadcasting several of its flagship programmes live (including The African Connection, Best of Jazz, SAfm Literature) co-hosting jazz line-up each evening with the Trading Store, supporting the Sundowner Concerts at the Monument and sponsoring a new production of the South African play Wathint' Abafazi Wathint' Imbokodo (You Strike a Woman You Strike a Rock).
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 | Celebrating Africa's newest and biggest book fair
When Sunday Times and Johncom Media agreed to sponsor the South African Publishers Association's first Cape Town Book Fair late last year, no one could have predicted that the inaugural event would be the astounding success it proved to be, particularly with the people of Cape Town.
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| | | MARFA conference delves into semiotics
Marketers know their products better than anyone else - and when they mistake that expertise for adequate knowledge of their customers, they wonder why their sales don't increase. Marketing and Research for Africa, www.marfa.co.za, is putting on its third annual conference on October 3 - 4, geared at helping people learn better ways of discovering what makes people buy those products.
The poor shall always be with us - and they are a significant marketing opportunity... - Eighty20
While the precise scale and trajectory of poverty in South Africa is a matter of fierce debate, there can be no doubt that the poor comprise a significant proportion of the population. Eighty20's conservative estimates based on AMPS indicate that over one million households in South Africa have a per capita income of less than R5 per day.
Living with - or without - technology - Synovate
Almost half of us think new technology looks cool even if we don't understand it, according to a recent Synovate survey. The global market research company also learned that while a mobile phone is the gadget most people could not live without, almost one-quarter of respondents claim they could live without any of their high-tech toys.
The Top Women at African Response - African Response
African Response has been nominated as one of South Africa's top gender empowered organisations for 2006 by Top Women in Business and Government.
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| | | Six-pack wines piloting in SA
 An easy-to-carry pack that holds six 250ml screwcap bottles of Distell's Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc will be piloted from September in selected Pick 'n Pay supermarkets in Gauteng South, according to brand development manager Carlyn Lyons. She says the intention is to make wine more accessible by encouraging consumers to see it in a new context, thus prompting them to make it a beverage that becomes a regular part of their everyday lives.
The Boeke Prize 2006 shortlist announced - Exclusive Books
Exclusive Books has shortlisted eight novels for the Boeke Prize 2006. Now in its 12th year, the Boeke Prize celebrates accessible, original, compelling good reads.
The drive for success - Clover
 The annual Clover Driver of the Year (DOTY) awards will take place on 16 and 17 August 2006. For the 25th time, Clover will host the event at the Heilbron Clover Driver Training Grounds in the Free State.
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Sponsorship | | Elle takes African fashion to Paris - Johncom
 This year sees Elle launch L'Afrique A Porter - six designers from Africa showing their collections at the world's premier ready-to-wear fashion event in Paris.
Platinum sponsor for Rainbow Nation Bears Banquet announced
Freshpak Rooibos will be a platinum sponsor for the annual Rainbow Nation Bears Banquet on 29 July 2006, which raises funds for the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. This year's "Rainbow Nation" theme entails handmade teddy bears from Guernsey, dressed in cultural garb to represent South Africa's 11 official languages, being modelled by South African icons at SA Fashion Week. These bears will then be auctioned off at a gala dinner.
Host a Cuppa for CANSA
Freshpak Rooibos, a headline sponsor for CANSA's annual Cuppa for CANSA drive which began in June and ends in August this year, has donated 75 000 tea bags to the initiative, which encourages the public to hold private or corporate "cuppa" tea parties. Each person who attends makes a monetary donation to CANSA. A Cuppa information pack, including free Freshpak rooibos tea, is given to people who have committed to hosting a Cuppa. Become a host by registering online at www.cansa.org or call CANSA toll free on 0800 22 66 22.
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| | | SABC scoops 2010 and 2014 broadcast rights
BERLIN, GERMANY: The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been awarded official FIFA World Cup broadcaster status for the 2010 and 2014 World Cup tournaments by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). The deal, which includes free-to-air and pay-TV rights for all FIFA events during both periods, was signed and announced on Friday, 7 July 2006.
Highlighting breaking African artists to students and youth across the continent
Motorola and MTV Networks have extended their MTV Alert partnership to the African continent for the first time. 'MTV Alert with Motorola' is a multi-faceted pan-African marketing initiative targeted at young adult and student audiences and aims to deepen Motorola's connection with young music fans by building its association with breaking artists and emerging talent across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative kicked off in June 2006.
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| | Events to diarise | Retail product management Prodstrat, School of Product Management - Randburg, 10 July
Retail product management for retail and non-retail organisations. | | | Evening workshop for screenwriters The Writing Studio - Cape Town, 11 July
A six-week evening course for those interested in writing a screenplay for feature film. | | | Basic digital photography DDS - Cape Town, 12 July
A short course to teach you more about your digital camera and how to use it. | | | Supercharge your sales team Zacron Empowerments Initiative - Cape Towm, 13 July
It's time to forget complicated theories and focus on your sales force improving sales. | | | The 8th Encounters Documentary Festival Encounters - Johannesburg, 14 July / Cape Town, 21 July
The 8th edition of Encounters South African International Documentary Festival showcases a line-up that has been chosen from over 550 films, a record number that is a sure sign that Encounters is now recognised as an important festival by local and international filmmakers alike. | | | Interviewing skills IAJ - Parktown, 17 July
This programme is designed for beginner journalists in their first year of employment, or on a work-based learnership; people who have either completed a university, college or community or people who are making the transition from some other career to print journalism. | | | Voice over the telephone The Communication Academy - Cape Town, 18 July / Midrand, 16 August
The purpose of this one day training course is to teach the skills required for communicating with confidence and professionalism, using the voice to the best of its abilities while conversing over the phone. | | | Raise your Game Jenny Handley Performance Management - Cape Town, 20 July / Johannesburg, 25 July / Port Elizabeth, 3 August
The seminars will focus on how to get your team to raise their game. | | | Effective writing for dealing with the media Media Mentors - Johannesburg, 21 July
The latest techniques in finding creative media campaign ideas and putting them across to the media. | | | Branding with public relations Excellante International - Fourways, 25 July
Don't miss first hand case studies, chief executive officers, managing directors, partners and academic perspective of branding with public relations. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Powerful presentations Keybase Training Solutions - Benoni, 10 July SEOToolSET™ Training by Bruce Clay Purple Cow Communications - Sea Point, Cape Town, 10 July SEOToolSet™ training course Purple Cow Communications - Sea Point, Cape Town, 10 July www.write The Write Co - Sandton, 11 July Speech writing IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 11 July Leveraging organisational change Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) - Johannesburg, 11 July Strategic Brand Management IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 11 July Negotiation as a life skill IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 12 July The Bottom of the Pyramid Eighty20 - Parktown, Johannesburg, 12 July AMASA Channel Strategy Workshop 2006 AMASA - Stellenbosch, 12 July | More... Submit an event | | |
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| General Manager - Randburg
Homegrown Media, publishers of craft magazines and books, is looking for a financial manager. Some general management responsibilities included. Knowledge of the publishing industry will be a bonus. read more
| Copywriter - Johannesburg
We need a skilled copywriter urgently! read more
| Manager - Business Division - Cape Town
The position involves managing a team and our service offering, client service, business acquisition and overall responsibility for the financial performance of the Cape Town division. read more
| Manager Design and Production - Centurion, Pretoria
Requiring a manager in design and production where all happens from a concept idea to the final product, all under one roof. You can make a difference, its a challenge. read more
| Media Trainee - Kyalami
Interested in a career in media planning? Are you young and ambitious, creative and hard working. Join innovative creative media agency. Junior trainee position - straight out of university or college. read more
| Advertising Representative: Move/TV Plus - Cape Town
Achieve predetermined sales targets by selling advertising opportunities to advertising agencies & key clients. Present business pitches, negotiate & close deals. Provide clients & agencies with excellent service, information & feedback. read more
| Graphic Designer - Birnam
A branding agency, involved in brand development, corporate ID, packaging, promotion and occasionally (when financially persuaded) below-the-line advertising, is looking for a graphic designer. read more
| Executive Director (BEE) - Johannesburg
The Direct Marketing Association of SA is seeking a mature, experienced and seasoned direct marketer to become its executive director. read more
| Advertising Sales Consultant: WEG!/go! - Cape Town
Achieve agreed sales targets by selling classified and display advertising opportunities to advertising agencies and clients. Monitor and expand existing business, and generate new business. 3 years sales experience. read more
| DTP/Layout Artist - Cape Town
DTP/finished artist/layout artist with definite flair required for magazine. read more
| Accounts and Editorial Executive - Johannesburg
Like to do a writing test to see if you fit the bill for an interesting and varied position with Quo Vadis Communications, a niched communications consultancy working in Johannesburg? read more
| Exhibition Stand Designer - Cape Town
Scan Display's Cape Town office is looking for an experienced stand designer to design custom and system stands, as well as project manage the building of stands. read more
| Reception & General Admin - Milnerton, Cape Town
Cape Town-based IT distributor servicing the professional graphics, photographic and web industry is looking for a young energetic, reliable and friendly self-starter for a permanent receptionist, admin position. read more
| Print Production Manager - Cape Town
Print production manager to supervise the production of a packaging campaign. You must have good knowledge of the print industry, an accurate eye for proof reading, keep good records of all jobs in production. read more
| Account Manager - Cape Town
Wanted: dynamic and energetic account manager to join a small, well-established creative design studio. A brilliant opportunity to broaden your experience in an exciting and varied role. read more
| Copywriter - Cape Town
Copywriter needed. Medium weight. Bold. Creative. Intelligent. Interesting. Accurate. Motivated. Cape Town. Ad agency. Salary neg. read more
| Advertising Sales Consultant: Maxpower - Cape Town
Maxpower - New motoring magazine in South Africa. Media24 currently offers this career challenge to an appropriately qualified and experienced person with an understanding of the advertising industry. read more
| Senior PR Consultant - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Internationally affiliated PR consultancy requires a senior consultant for their healthcare portfolio. An opportunity to develop into account director level. read more
| Senior Marketing Manager - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Online marketing consultancy requires a senior marketing manager to fulfill new role in the company. Would suit highly creative individual. International travel opportunity. read more
| Senior Designer - Cape Town
Traffic requires senior designer to work on wide portfolio of business and consumer clients. Extensive agency experience in business and consumer work required. InDesign, Illustrator, FreeHand, PhotoShop, Quark etc. read more
| Accounts - Eventing - Tygervalley
Accounts clerk required with minimum 2 years practical experience working with all aspects of Pastel Express eg. debtors, creditors etc. along with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook & bookkeeping procedures. read more
| Junior Graphic Design Artist - Johannesburg
Graphic design artist required. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign or PageMaker and Photoshop. Creative design and DTP for journals, magazines, brochures and corporate literature. Salary package to be discussed. read more
| Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
McNab's Energy Tabs is looking for an energetic, ambitious, person to build the McNab's and Savvy Kids brand. This person will be responsible for formulating and executing a marketing strategy. read more
| Layout Artist - PC based - Johannesburg
A well-established printing company who offer state of the art technology, combined with a level of service that sets them apart from their competitors. read more
| PR Consultancy Snr Account Manager - N Suburbs JHB
A dynamic PR consultancy, that is driven by a team of like minded go-getters passionate about pushing service excellence to the limits, need to bolster their client service team. read more
| General Manager - Durban
Scan Display is looking for a general manager for its Durban office. The candidate must be an energetic and creative self-starter with some exhibition industry experience. read more
| Exhibition Designer - Johannesburg
Scan Display is looking for an exhibition designer with a minimum of two years experience to join its award-winning design team. read more
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