| Headlines | Elle editor takes a bow
Deepak Chopra to speak in SA
Airline body to work with ASA
Returnable beer bottle to be introduced locally
Bosman resigns from TBWA
World's top editors coming to International Media Forum in SA
Tové Kane joins Jacaranda 94.2
94.7 moves RAW recruits to more prominent slots
New travel advertising regulations to make fares clearer
Political protests outside SABC
South Africans as recreational shoppers
Warsop appointed Jury President for LIAA
DA to protest SABC alleged bias
New sales structure for Primedia Broadcasting
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Marketing | | Big, fat marketing opportunity for airlines
[Chris Moerdyk] Most airlines shy away completely from any discussion involving obese passengers. But, instead of sticking their heads in the sand, they should be grasping a great marketing opportunity. The reason they don't like talking about their really fat passengers is because they seem to think that this would be politically incorrect and discriminatory.
Emirates honoured for global marketing
 LONDON: Emirates Airline was recently awarded the fifth Airline Strategy Marketing Award, organised by Airline Business magazine, during a ceremony which took place in the imposing surrounds of Lincoln's Inn, London.
An undercover place to stash protection
 When young people were asked, "Would you in the heated moment of passion proceed with intercourse if you didn't have a condom?" a considerable amount of affirmative responses were given. Creative agency Matchbox Creative Incubator decided to counter the situation by creating underwear with a patented "stash pocket", allowing the wearer to keep that secret stash underground.
PlusPoints Channel Exchange consolidates IT sales and marketing efforts - Creative Incentives
For some time, each vendor and distributor in the South African market has tried to address the channel in its own way, offering multiple marketing and sales programmes, partner participation programmes and channel development programmes. For the reseller, this has necessitated belonging to several vendor programmes at once.
2006 Businesswomen of the Year announced
Gloria Serobe, founding member, executive director and CEO of Wiphold, and Angela Dick, founder and CEO of Transman, were named the winners of the 2006 Businesswoman of the Year Award - in the Corporate and Entrepreneurial categories respectively - last night in Sandton, Wednesday 2 August 2006. Although this year marks the sixth year of Nedbank's sponsorship of this 27-year old award, this is the first time that the award has been split into two categories.
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Advertising | | If you love life, face it and take action
 South Africa's HIV prevention campaign for young people, loveLife, is currently rolling out the next phase of its HIV - Face it campaign, introduced earlier this year. This stage zeroes in on the pressures and expectations of relationships, tackling issues of faithfulness, protection, and testing, as well as renewing the challenge to parents to open communication within families about sex, sexuality and gender issues.
Analogies for strengthening market awareness
 ChilliBush's mini billboard and print advertising campaign for T-Systems South Africa, a provider of information and communications technology within the Deutsche Telekom group, has been developed to strengthen awareness of T-Systems' position in various market sectors.
Airline body to work with ASA
According to Isabel Hancock, chairmain of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), ASATA's newly published guidelines on airfare advertising are applicable to the body's travel agency members only and not to the industry in general. Hence, BARSA intends working with the ASA to facilitate industry self-regulation in compliance with the current ASA Code of Advertising Practice.
Helping to take strategic planning to a new level
Conventional industry research is increasingly unable to provide the insights needed to plan effective communications solutions, says Luisa Belter, managing director of Mindshare, which has announced the availability of a new proprietary study, 3D, that is used in strategic planning to assist clients in a deeper understanding of their brand users and identify opportunities for growth.
More sponsor support for Pendoring
Oracle Airtime Sales, one of only four main sponsors of the Pendoring advertising awards, is sponsoring the category for the best Afrikaans above-the-line campaign. "Television forms a large part of an above-the-line campaign, and hence Oracle is proud to be associated not only with this category, but with the Pendoring as a whole," says Anthea Petersen, head of marketing of Oracle.
Bosman resigns from TBWA
TBWA\South Africa announced on Wednesday, 2 August 2006, the resignation of group CEO Mike Bosman. According to Reg Lascaris, founding partner of TBWA\South Africa, Bosman joined with the mandate of re-engineering and restructuring the group in order to set it up for future growth and made it clear that he regarded it as a short term assignment.
Joe Public member wins Loovre competition
 Xolisa Dyeshana from Joe Public impressed judges of the Loovre 2006 design competition the most with his 'arresting' SABC TV License creative, and has walked away with first prize. Andy Croly from C Squared Productions was awarded second place for his 'extra long' Durex poster, while Kamogelo Sesing from Young & Rubicam received third place with his work on The Salvation Army campaign.
The potential of massively multiplayer online games for advertisers
Massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) are becoming popular in households throughout South Africa, according to Brad Aigner, MD of Universal McCann SA. "As the speed of online access gathers momentum, MMOGs offer huge potential for advertisers to engage and connect with the elusive hardcore gamer, often with disposable cash," he says.
Beckham the new global brand ambassador for Motorola
 ILLINOIS, USA: Motorola has announced the signing of a three-year collaboration with David Beckham as a global brand ambassador, to commence with immediate effect. The deal also includes the ability to embed exclusive Beckham content - such as screen savers and video clips of the star in action - in Motorola handsets.
Tracking the elusive legends
 No longer content with tracking and recovering missing socks, Altech Netstar is now on the hunt for forever-elusive legendary characters such as Bigfoot, leprechauns, Father Christmas, mermaids, unicorns and dodos in its latest television commercial.
New travel advertising regulations to make fares clearer
The new travel industry advertising guidelines, published by The Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) in conjunction with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of South Africa, are an effort to reduce misleading non-inclusive consumer advertising. The guidelines came into effect on Tuesday, 1 August 2006.
Driving the Loeries
Avis' Film Production Unit is the newly announced official car rental partner of The Loerie Awards. Specialists in cosseting film stars and crews, as well as any gear that needs to be moved from location to location, Avis' Film Production Unit is prepared to do anything legal to get you to The Loerie Awards in time.
Inspired by bodies in motion
 Shot by fashion photographer Solve Sundsbo, Puma's new "I'm Going" campaign is inspired by bodies in motion. Shot in studio, each of the nine print executions reflect a more sophisticated side of the signature Puma aesthetic as envisioned through the creative eyes of Sundsbo.
Warsop appointed Jury President for LIAA
 The Jupiter Drawing Room's Graham Warsop has been appointed Jury President for The London International Advertising Awards (LIAA) 2006, becoming only the third South African to be afforded this honour. Warsop is also the only creative director ever to have been appointed as Jury President of both the Advertising and Design sections of the festival.
Branding process helps parastatals build strategic muscle - Boom Town
The Eastern Cape-based agency, Boom Town Advertising, has recently completed the brand strategy of the four-year old East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), one of the country's four industrial development zones. The process culminated in the launch of the new brand as the zone moved from a successful infrastructure development phase on to attracting investors.
FCB ad for Ingram's Camphor Cream reinforces the brand's superiority - FCB South Africa
 FCB Johannesburg's new television commercial for Ingram's Camphor Cream is only 30 seconds long but it quickly reinforces the brand's superiority versus competitive products when it comes to healing South Africa's skin.
New Sunlight TV ad is another South African classic - Lowe Bull
 Lowe Bull's newest TV commercial for Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid reminds consumers again that the product is not only the best quality brand of its kind on the shelves, but also delivers value for money.
A big card for a big personality
Ann Nurock, CEO of Grey Worldwide SA, was gobsmacked at what greeted her on her drive to work on the morning of her birthday last week. Clear Channel provided the billboard and Lightworks did the printing.
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| | | Launching Imaginit Moedi Branding into Bizcommunity.com - Imaginit Moedi Branding
A brief introduction to Imaginit Moedi Branding, the services it can provide, and a quick look into what the company is currently busy with.
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| | | Educating consumers on SMS benefits
MTN recently launched "SMS Ya Seiva", an experiential marketing campaign that aims to reach the largest possible audience to deliver an educational message about SMS, as well as other MTN products, in an entertaining way. The primary purpose is to encourage customers to use SMS, empowering them with the understanding of SMS as a communication medium.
Virgin Mobile launches with Videologo in-store branding - Imajinn
 The new Virgin Mobile flagship store in Sandton City was recently launched amid much interest in the Videologo technology employed in the outlet's main window. Instead of conventional signage and promotion solutions, Virgin Mobile elected to combine both - and in dynamic format to boot.
Clickatell joins with Oracle to drive enterprise messaging - Clickatell
Clickatell's enterprise-grade Multimodal Global Messaging Service (MGMS), built on Oracle application Server 10g, a part of Oracle Fusion Middleware, is providing customers with immediate, reliable and cost effective mobile messages anywhere, across any device.
Digital minds to meet
The recently formed Cape Town-based Digital Forum is meeting on Thursday, 17 August 2006, at BBDO, 4th Floor, 30 Chiappini Street, Waterkant, at 5.30pm for an evening of catch-up on activities, feedback and discussion sessions. "The steering committee has been busy setting structures up, putting plans in action and visioneering, so there is a lot to report back on," says Warren Griffiths, Digital Forum steering committee member. For more information, email warren@mnemonic.co.za.
WiMAX spectrum for iBurst
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has issued wireless broadband provider iBurst with a WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) spectrum, as iBurst is considering a WiMAX deployment. WiMAX is a family of technologies based on the IEEE 802.16 wireless standards.
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| | | Progressive sales programme - Cross Media Business School
In the printing industry, good sales executives are very scarce. They require a good sound understanding of all the processes concerned with print, in addition to the hard-core sales techniques.
World's top 'stand-up' philosopher tours SA - SoulCircle
Internationally respected authority on world spirituality and Amazon best-selling author, Timothy Freke, will undertake a three week tour of South Africa in September 2006 to deliver a series of public talks, workshops and to engage with local poets and writers.
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| | | Deepak Chopra to speak in SA
On 15 November 2006, Deepak Chopra returns to South Africa to present 'The Soul of Leadership' live in Johannesburg at the Sandton Convention Centre. One of the most inspiring speakers in the world, Chopra enables people to create - or rediscover - the drive to exceed their capabilities.
It's here, it's now, it's fly. Firefly has landed! - Black Inc.
 Black Inc. Events & Communications recently launched Firefly tonics and health drinks nationally. Developed by former Eton schoolmates, Firefly has received Royal approval from the ultimate party animal, Prince Harry himself.
Success to significance... Presented by Top Billing's Michael Mol - The Hedgehog Event
 Hosted by The Hedgehog Event, Michael Mol, Top Billing's well-known presenter, will be presenting a special celebratory secretaries day breakfast on Thursday 7 September 2006 at the Hyatt Hotel, Rosebank. What's on the programme?
Success at the 2006 Cape Town SABC Education Baba Indaba - Baba Indaba
 The 2006 Cape Town SABC Education Baba Indaba has exceeded the expectations of organisers, exhibitors and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Loudfire concludes empowerment deal - Loudfire
 One of this country's leading events, parties and experiences companies, Loudfire, has announced the sale of 49% of its business, with 21% sold to BEE investment company Direng Entertainment (Pty) Ltd and a further 28% stake in the Loudfire operational business sold to internal partners.
MJ Event Gear lights 'Y'ello' for MTN and FIFA - MJ Event Gear
 When MTN recently announced its sponsorship of US$65 million to FIFA to secure its position as the official telecommunications sponsor for FIFA 2010, MJ Event Gear was asked by AV Tech to design the entire ground support structure and supply no less than 250 lights! AV Tech was contracted by Idea Lab to oversee all technical.
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Exhibitions | | Steering youth towards IT careers
This year, IBM is hosting the Careers Village section of the Absa Soweto Festival. The IT company has invested more than R300 000 in the career education-driven festival, which will be held at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown - an historic township well-known for producing the Freedom Charter. The festival will be held during the heritage weekend, 22 - 25 September 2006.
First Vaal Homemakers Expo hits home run - Homemakers Fair
 The Vaal Triangle and surrounding areas proved more than ready for the first Vaal Homemakers Expo which took place 27 - 30 July 2006 at Emerald Casino. A whopping 12 975 visitors streamed through the doors, all eager to see the latest trends in home enhancement.
The dti singles out EXSA member exhibitions - EXSA
 Raising the bar in the credibility of exhibitions, the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has gained the favourable support of the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). This development within the exhibition industry ensures that only exhibitions organised by EXSA members will be eligible for support by the dti.
A double win for Scan at Markex shows - Scan Display Solutions
 Leading exhibition and display specialist, Scan Display, won the Large Stand award at Markex Cape, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, 26 - 28 July 2006.
GSM>3G Africa to showcase prime vendors
Informa Telecoms and Media recently announced that over 150 of the world's leading mobile communications technology vendors will take part in its annual GSM>3G Africa conference and exhibition, 19 - 20 October 2006, Cape Town International Convention Centre. An updated showroom design will allow exhibitors and visitors to maximise their time, with opportunities for hands-on demonstrations and interactive presentations.
Futurex Cape to incorporate new business equipment show
This year, visitors to Futurex Cape at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, 27-29 September 2006, will also benefit from free entry into the collocated Equip exhibition. Equip is the new business solutions for SMEs and home-based professionals exhibition that made its debut at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg alongside Futurex Gauteng earlier this year. The first Equip Cape also incorporates the Total Office & Business Expo recently taken over by Exhibitions for Africa.
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 | Cape Times/V&A Waterfront/Vodacom Woman of Worth Celebration Sessions
Join us on Wednesday 9 August for Women's Day brunch at The Table Bay Hotel and celebrate your feminine powers in a unique new way. Try your hand at exotic dancing and find out all the fun things you can do with a raisin in your mouth. Marius Roberts will be there to up the fun quotient. Tickets are R185 per session and include a scrumptious meal. Call Sarah on (021) 406 5918 to book or e-mail: sstanley@sunint.co.za
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Magazines | | Elle editor takes a bow
Elle South Africa editor, Jacqueline Myburgh Chemaly, will be leaving her position at the end of the year to pursue personal interests, Johncom Magazine Division announced on Thursday, 3 August 2006. A mutual agreement gives Johncom four months to find a replacement.
Relaunch of a unique media diversion
[Chris Moerdyk] I have always thought that Diversions magazine was a brilliant media concept. And from the day it was launched, probably a decade or so ago now, it worked so well.
Saltwater GIRL to post ABC increase next week despite self-imposed restriction on circulation - Saltwater GIRL
 Next week, Saltwater GIRL will post an ABC increase for the print lifestyle portion of its brand, despite its restricted circulation.
Celebrating 10 years of décor and design
The tenth anniversary edition of SA Décor & Design, available since May 2006, lists 3500 of South Africa's designers, manufacturers, service providers and suppliers, with three indexes for navigation, an events calendar, and educational institutions. This 19-chapter guide, once again endorsed by Bond Choice, also features Marcia's Solutions spreads for each chapter, from bedrooms and furniture to lighting and kitchens. Readers may win R40 000 worth of furniture from Comfort Creations in a competition. For more information, visit www.sadecor.co.za.
Yet another international award for Design Indaba mag
The cover of the Design Indaba fourth quarter 2005 issue has topped the list in the consumer/trade editorial category of the American Communication Arts magazine's 47th annual design competition. The winning cover will be showcased in Design Annual 47, the November 2006 issue of Communication Arts. Produced by marketing and communications consultancy Interactive Africa, the title has now won nine international and five national awards, including several Folio Awards.
New mag for food fundis
Published by Johncom Specialist Division, Avocado is a new alternate monthly publication focusing on the world of culinary delights and all things pertaining to food. The launch issue will hit the shelves in October 2006 in both English and Afrikaans (Avokado). The consumer title will offer readers a bouquet of recipes, ideas, reviews, gadgets, feature articles and information about food and food-related topics.
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| | | World's top editors coming to International Media Forum in SA
For the first time, senior editors from the world's most important media will be coming to South Africa in September for the International Media Forum to talk about an effective media strategy for the country. "The South African Government appreciates the opportunity for such a high level of interaction with the world's major news organisations," says Joel Netshitenzhe, head of policy co-ordination in the Presidency.
Entries for 11th Eagles Print Awards now open
Deadline for submissions for the 2006 Eagle Print Awards for excellence in press and print advertising, sponsored and run by the Independent Newspaper Group for the past decade, is Thursday, 21 September 2006.
Political protests outside SABC
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] An estimated 100 supporters of the Democratic Alliance (DA) demonstrated outside the SABC offices in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, yesterday, Tuesday 1 August 2006, to protest against what their party calls "the ANC's manipulation and control of the public broadcaster".
DA to protest SABC alleged bias
As part of a nationwide campaign to highlight alleged bias in the SABC's television news reporting and to put pressure on the broadcaster to take proactive steps to address the situation, the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng will be holding a public gathering outside the SABC's provincial offices today, Tuesday, 1 August 2006.
New sales structure for Primedia Broadcasting
Primedia Broadcasting has restructured its sales team as part of its strategy of developing a more customer-centric operation across its four premium brands, Talk Radio 702, 94.7 Highveld Stereo, 567 CapeTalk and Kfm 94.5. "We're taking our sales operation to a new level - it's a move backed up by an investment in systems and processes that support a stronger focus on our advertisers and their agencies," explains Terry Volkwyn, Primedia Broadcasting chief executive officer.
Compact Disc Technologies now fully owned by Johnnic
Johnnic Communications has acquired an additional 40% stake in Compact Disc Technologies (CDT) from the Replication Technology Group and Rand Merchant Bank Holdings, giving the media and entertainment group 100% ownership of one of the largest CD and DVD manufacturing plants in Africa.
Haffajee wins MTN Women in the Media Awards 2006
 Ferial Haffajee, editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian, is the 2006 recipient of the MTN Women in the Media Award. Unanimously selected from a group of four finalists, all of whom have contributed to the media industry in a significant way over the past year, Haffajee has been recognised as a thought leader and courageous journalist who has set the tone for much of the debate that has surrounded recent media issues.
Media Update hits 5200 subscribers - Newsclip Media Monitoring
Media Update now gets sent out to 5 200 subscribers on a controlled distribution list. This newsletter constantly provides media-centric news to people in the industry.
The Secrets of the Top Sales Professionals Conference 2006 - Top Companies Publishing
Top Conference and Events introduces the innovative and informative 'Secrets of the Top Sales Professionals Conference', 30 - 31 August 2006, Johannesburg, in an aim to break the humdrum of conventional sales conferences that tend to focus on motivating sales staff, coaching them and teaching them to sell better.
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| | | Interactive print the winning recipe to attract young readers to newspapers - DUO Marketing + Communications
The convergence of mobile and print media is giving new life to newspapers. Mobile content enables newspapers to provide interactive advertising and information services that attract a younger readership and offer media owners with a further revenue stream for re-using content.
City Pulse editor awarded Nieman Fellowship - City Press
 Gail Smith, the editor of City Press's magazine City Pulse, has been awarded the 2006/7 Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University, joining 27 American and international journalists to study there for year.
Afrikaans daily undergoes revamp
The new look of Free State daily newspaper Volksblad is but one of the changes that the publication has launched as part of its centenary renewal strategy. Content will also be adapted to bring it in-line with industry trends and the needs of today's readers. The newspaper reports that its transformation is the result of thorough quantitative and qualitative research. Plans to modernise include an aggressive brand positioning strategy, and upgrade of the publication's software and equipment.
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| | | Marketers should get on the Net and interact
[On the Nett] "Marketing is either something you get or you don't. You either love it or you don't." Joseph Jaffe, who clearly gets it, is talking from London. This South African-born marketing guru and sought-after consultant, speaker and thought leader on 'new marketing' is on a whirlwind 'seven cities in 14 days' tour talking to the industry. It's midnight in the UK and Jaffe, who's lived in America for years now, is talking into a microphone, doing an audio commentary for Bizcommunity.com.
Media24 classified ads now online - 24.com
Advertisers in Media 24's print publications will soon also have their classified advertisements placed online, free of charge. Netads24.com is a leading channel in the host of new online services offered under the new 24.com brand.
PPC aka Pay per Call - Quirk
Ever wondered what Google's Pay per Call will look like? Well, look what we've found!
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| | | OTS Media launches - Outdoor Exchange
OTS is a new company that has formed to allow out-of-home media stakeholders to capitalise on new and existing opportunities in the OOH media industry.
Sound added to plasma screens
Primedia Outdoor has added high quality sound bytes on advertisements screened on its Johannesburg International Airport plasma screens, at no additional cost, since the end of May 2006. "The sound is subtle and unobtrusive, but the message is extremely clear owing to hi-fidelity," comments Dashni Naidu, marketing manager Primedia Outdoor.
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Printing | | Record printing time for South Africa's Brightest Young Minds first book - Creda Communications
An initiative that BYM wanted to convert into a book at the end of its week-long conference... Impossible? Not when the team included Creda Communications, Traffic Integrated Marketing and a dedicated BYM committee - it took three days from receipt of the text to the delivery of the finished book.
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 | Sunday World offers jobs online
Sunday World, South Africa's original tabloid, has joined the CareerJunction stable to ensure that readers now have access to online employment opportunities seven days a week. Anastacia Martin, Deputy Publisher, Sunday World and Sowetan, said that they had an overwhelming response to their Sowetan Job Market online initiative, which was launched at the end of last year, and it is this success which has led them to expand the Sunday World website to include Sunday World of Jobs online.
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| | | Bioscope Films expands - Bioscope Films
Producer Daniel Kaplan has joined newly formed commercials production company, Bioscope. Daniel brings with him over 13 years of local and international production experience and is a valuable addition to the growth of the company.
Loli Bishop joins Faith Creations - Faith Creations
Faith Creations is pleased to announce that Loli Bishop has joined the company as an executive producer. Exciting times are ahead as Bishops brings her extensive experience garnered from working with some of South Africa's top production companies and directors.
Threshold Collective bids farewell to Saffron Doran - Threshold Collective Commercials Division
It is with regret that the directors of Threshold Collective bid farewell to Saffron Doran, executive producer, Threshold Collective Commercials division.
Slim has proven he can do it again... - Velocity Films
 Freshwater films director Slim has just completed shooting the new Sunlight commercial for Lowe Bull Johannesburg. The entire commercial was shot in the town of Villiers and many of the local residents featured in the commercial.
VL: putting their money where their mouth is - The Video Lab
The Video Lab is funding the launch of AnimationSA.org, a non-profit organisation chaired by Paul Hanrahan which should add credibility to South Africa's efforts to achieve international recognition as an industry of substance, according to Video Lab's MD, Dave Keet.
KTV - Clearwater
 KTV has shed its green screen to reveal the K-Space. Complete with kitchen, lounge, girl's and boy's rooms and even a friendship tree, KTV has become a place where presenters kick off their shoes, play with their resident dog, K-9 and do as kids do ... as little as possible.
The MultiChoice Vuka! Awards help young film makers find their voice - MultiChoice Vuka!
Fuelled by a campaign declaring "Every Tsotsi starts somewhere", the 8th Annual MultiChoice VUKA! Awards encourages young film makers to find mentors and professionals to guide them whilst producing their Vuka! entry.
Want to learn about great photos from great photographers? - Vulindlela Communications
Want to be a newspaper photographer? Here's your chance to see and learn about the world's best press pictures. World Press Photo 2006, which is recognised as the world's premier competition for press photographers, opened in Joburg on Friday 21 July, at Museum Africa, Newtown.
Tshwane University of Technology students win photography competition
July 2006 saw three promising photography students from the Tshwane University of Technology selected as the winners in The South African Magazine Photography Competition. Kläre Meijer scooped first place with her entry "Future Generation"; depicting a fruit vendor's daughter clutching an orange in her tiny hand. Runners up were Anelle Botha and Rupert de Beer. The prize-giving was held at the offices of Future Publishing, publishers of The South African Magazine.
Developing homegrown APTItude
The Animation Production Training Initiative (APTI) and its partners are calling for artists, recent fine arts, graphic design and animation graduates to apply for the second Annual APTI Internship 3D Animation Programme. This is a rigorous internship programme which offers real time on-the-job training, developed by Anamazing Workshop and supported by Department of Arts and Culture, National Film & Video Foundation, NEMISA and SABC. The deadline for submissions is 1 September 2006. For more information, email info@anamazing.co.za.
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[Deborah Chapman] Ernst & Young has for many years followed the philosophy of putting our people first, recognising that they are our most valuable asset by far. One of the essential elements in maintaining such a culture, especially in the high-growth phase that we are currently experiencing, is keeping our people, particularly recent joiners (who can't be expected to know or understand everything about the firm from the moment they arrive), informed about the firm's strategy and culture, our key objectives, our values, and major initiatives, and so on.
Renault Modus Moi Leather Line campaign ahead of the trend curve - RedCube Agency
According to the Encarta Dictionary, a brand is a distinctive type or kind of something that is designed to make an indelible mark or impression on somebody or something. With the Modus Moi Leather Line, Renault has introduced a distinctively stylish product that is sure to make a lasting impression on all that come into contact with it.
Management blame for PR crises is on the up - Crisis Communications Consultancy
The Crisis Communications Consultancy has released the results of its crisis report for the second quarter of 2006. During this period, a total of 40 crises occurred, of which a staggering 82.5% had their origins inside companies and organisations. Of these, management were responsible for 66.67%.
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| | | Marking Women's Day with Ruth First tribute
Now adapted into a powerful radio drama, Ruth First's personal account of being detained in August 1963 - in solitary confinement and interrogated for 117 days under the so-called 'ninety-day law' without trial - will be broadcast on SAfm on Women's Day. This year sees the 50th anniversary of the women's march to the Union Buildings.
Tové Kane joins Jacaranda 94.2
 Tové Kane, the Crystal award winner for Best Radio Personality 2006, is the new weekend 10am - 2pm slot host on Jacaranda 94.2, effective 5 August 2006. "Jacaranda 94.2 has a passion for its listeners that directly matches my love for radio. I find the station exudes a youthful, sophisticated and informed persona and that really appeals to me," says Kane.
94.7 moves RAW recruits to more prominent slots
Several young presenters, who joined 94.7 Highveld Stereo through recruitment drives such as RAW Recruit, have been given their own shows in more prominent time slots, while others have been moved to more regular slots in the latest changes to the weekday and weekend line-ups. "We are constantly on the look-out for new, young talent to nurture and grow on the station, and so have decided to shuffle things around to accommodate some of our rising stars," says 94.7 Highveld Stereo station manager, Ravi Naidoo.
Peter G on the rise - bed-wetters welcome... - East Coast Radio
 The man with the mystery surname, Peter G, presents The G Thang on East Coast Radio and eases listeners out of the night and into the morning with great hit music and the perfect helping of useful information.
East Coast Radio House & Garden - a show-stopper! - East Coast Radio
 Over 100 000 people attended this year's East Coast Radio House & Garden Show, which has been described by show director, Diana Chandler, as "consistently successful". Many exhibitors reported they had reached their targets well before the end of the show.
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| | | 72% pass rate for SAMRA fieldworker accreditation
SAMRA has reported that of the 845 fieldworkers/interviewers who wrote the accreditation test in May and June 2006, 72% have been awarded a one-year SAMRA fieldworker membership, and 10% a six-month membership. The written tests examined industry related skills and knowledge in order to obtain membership in the fieldworker category and thus be issued with an official SAMRA identification badge.
Taking the best ideas to market - Research International
[Andy Cramphorn] Organisations are under increasing pressure to come up with next big idea and to get it on the market fast. Andy Cramphorn, director of Research International, looks at the links between observations, insights and ideas and successful new product development.
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| | | Returnable beer bottle to be introduced locally
South African Breweries Limited (SAB) announced on Wednesday, 2 August 2006, that it would be introducing a new 330ml returnable bottle for three of the company's core brands - Castle Lager, Carling Black Label and Hansa Pilsener. This is the first time that a returnable bottle in this size has been seen in South Africa.
South Africans as recreational shoppers
Three quarters of the world's Internet-using population classify themselves as 'recreational shoppers' - meaning that they shop for entertainment rather than necessity, at least occasionally. The South African picture is very similar, with only 26% of web-using consumers never visiting stores for recreational purposes. These are the results of a recent global Internet study conducted by ACNielsen.
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Sales | | New approaches to lead generation
As marketers focus on customer acquisition and driving sales over brand awareness, South African companies are starting to embrace the relatively new concept of lead generation. According to CG Consulting, a marketing and consulting firm, business-to-business (B2B) companies today are making business development and lead generation their growth imperatives.
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Sponsorship | | From dishwasher to celebrity chef in 'Kaelo - Stories of Hope' - Kaelo Worldwide Media
 Driven by his passion and obvious love for creative cooking, Citrum Khumalo entered SAB's KickStart competition and secured a place as one of over 22 500 entrepreneurs trained by SAB and provided with capital grants. In true celebrity-chef style, Khulamo now has his own SABC TV show, which features him cooking in township schools.
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| | | National Geographic now 24/7 on TV
As a result of National Geographic Channel changing to the Central European programme schedule from the Benelux schedule, DSTV's National Geographic Channel has increased its South African programme times to become a 24 hour channel, starting 1 August 2006.
Teaching SA youth business through reality TV
Donald Trump, Tokyo Sexwale, Richard Branson, you guys better watch out - you're going to learn a few things about business, Mzansi style! YoBiz - an SABC education program that gives South Africa's youth the opportunity to show-off their entrepreneurial skills - is taking primary school children from across the country and showing them the ins-and-outs of business.
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New accounts | | Kilimanjaro to launch XBox - more infoChillibush gives Cobra more bite to empower women - more infoThe Phoenix Partnership wheels in Cycle Tour media accolades - more infoSafari Dried Fruits renues its cinema advertising contract with CineMARK.Troika in Motion with full house of services - more info
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People on the move | | Retha van Zweel appointed Ads24 sales manager for the Community Newspaper division - more infoAppointments at Starcom - more infoJames Daniels joins JWT JHB - more infoNew MD for Brand Activation 141 - more infoNew stars at Quirk galaxy - more info
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| | Events to diarise | This is my life The Write Co - Sandton, 7 August / Sandton, 9 September
How to write a memoir. | | | Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional Keybase Pretoria - Pretoria, 10 August
Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional software is the advanced way to create, control, and deliver more secure, high quality Adobe PDF documents to assemble electronic or paper files - even websites. | | | The practice of brand communications Vega The Brand Comms School - Cape Town, 14 August
This programme investigates and applies the function of brand communications strategy development. | | | Make money freelancing The Write Co - Sandton, 14 August
How to write for the print media in South Africa. | | | The Patterson correspondence course The Write Co - Sandton, 14 August
Writers write - via correspondence. | | | Career breakfast with Debora Patta V&A Waterfront - Cape Town, 15 August
Join investigative journalist Debora Patta as she talks about how she juggles career, motherhood and marriage. | | | Accpac CRM communicator breakfast Softline Accpac - Johannesburg, 15 August
The ultimate solution for e-mail marketing. | | | UCT GSB: Distinguished speakers programme UCT Graduate School of Business - Cape Town, 17 August
Our featured speaker this month will be Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, who will be addressing us on the topic: "The top 5 challenges to achieve a 6% growth rate from public service and administration". | | | Props go under the hammer Rudd's Auctioneers - Cape Town, 19 August
Over 1000 lots of movie props - including great vintage designer furniture pieces and one-offs like a fridge/cocktail cabinet used by Dennis Hopper - will go under the hammer in one of SA's biggest and most unusual auctions. | | | Customer service excellence MBTraining - Midrand, 19 August
Equip yourself with the skills required to deal with customers either on the telephone or face to face, ensuring your company is represented the best possible manner. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Marketing strategy IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 7 August La Femme women's business breakfast with Noeleen Morula Events - Port Elizabeth, 7 August Magazine management skills for editors Magazine Publishers of South Africa - Rosebank, 7 August The practice of brand communications Vega Brand Communications School - Cape Town, 7 August Writers write The Write Co - Sandton, 8 August Decorex Jhb 2006 Thebe Exhibitions - Midrand, 9 August SAARF branded RAMS® radio road show SAARF - Durban, 10 August SAARF branded RAMS® radio road show SAARF - Cape Town, 11 August PA Boot Camp The Excellence |Factory (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 12 August Mapping memory-expanding mind SOULutions Life Coaching - Johannesburg, 12 August | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Bizcommunity is looking to complement its Johannesburg operation with a senior sales executive with experience in internet advertising options. read more
| Sales Representative - Sandton
Sales within marketing industry, promotional lighting products to large corporate brands. 2 years successful sales experience. Confident, presentable, charming and eager to succeed. Good communication and organizational skills. Own transport. read more
| Independent Agents - Gauteng
Well established property portal looking agents to market products to real estate agents. Great commission income potential. Full training given. No experience necessary. read more
| Senor Media Planner - Cape Town
Interested in joining a well established and successful Cape Town based advertising agency, working with a dynamic team of people? We'd love to hear from you. read more
| Copywriter - Middleweight BTL - Cape Town
Can you come up with killer ideas without breaking a sweat, day after day? Are you: Enthusiastic and passionate about the craft of writing? Irreverent and fun to work with? read more
| Sales Rep - Jhb
We want a dynamic, well presented, self motivated, energetic, friendly and outgoing sales person who is passionate about life, and would like to make serious money to join our team. read more
| Strategic Planners (Mid -Snr) - Jhb
If you have gained your strategic planning experience in an ad agency, an exciting opportunity awaits you in a leading international agency working on blue-chip clients. read more
| Brand Marketing Strategists - Jhb
Strategic planners of all levels required for FMCG and financial clients. Experience in marketing or communication strategy development. Ability to write, and brief in, a good, clear, inspiring creative brief. read more
| Creative Director (Copywriter) - Cape Town
Conceptual creative director with a strength in branding required. The ideal candidate will have the maturity and wisdom to guide and drive the team to effectively champion the company brand. read more
| Mid - Snr Graphic Designer - Jhb
Leading CI and branding design agency are looking for an award winning designer. Talent and a hot portfolio are all that's required. read more
| Senior Web Designer - Jhb
Great opportunity for a highly creative and conceptual designer at a leading web design companies in Johannesburg. Must have a good understanding of Flash MX, Photoshop CS, Freehand / Adobe Illustrator. read more
| Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Your marketing expertise and passion for sport will stand you in good stead for this position. Our client is looking for a marketing manager to head up their Cape Town office. read more
| Media Sales - Jhb
Experienced media sales people for up-market lifestyle and leisure magazines. Must "come to the party" with strong agency relationships and be able to "hit the ground running" from day one. read more
| Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Dynamic and fast growing internet (application) company with a worldwide clientbase is looking for marketing manager. read more
| Account Manager - Corporate environment - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Opportunity for PR consultant with strong media relations and writing experience to work in a corporate environment on blue-chip account. Grow, learn and progress within leading company. read more
| Head of Communications - Agency - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Head of communications required for corporate communications division of leading PR consultancy. Must have had at least eight years PR experience and be comfortable with abilities across all PR disciplines. read more
| Advertising Client Service Account Executive - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Exciting opportunity for experienced and senior client service candidate in the advertising industry. Manage a portfolio of blue chip accounts while growing in this dynamic and fast moving agency. read more
| Production Manager/Director (Print) - Jhb
This is a great opportunity to work at one of South Africa's top ad agencies. You must have ad agency experience. Salary highly negotiable for the right person. read more
| Marketing and Circulation Manager - Jhb
Leading Magazine, which reaches a highly selective target market of business decision makers across the globe, requires a marketing manager to develop brand recognition in it's various markets. read more
| Marketing and Sales - Norwood
Run your own business within a business. Hard workers who don't want to be bogged down by corporate politics our down-to-earth company will offer you opportunity to learn & grow. read more
| Business Development Manager - Jhb
Excellent opportunity for an analytical and marketing oriented key account manager. This young, dynamic company is in urgent need of your outstanding account management skills. Experience in a manufacturing environment. read more
| Account Manager - Senior - Jhb
Work on an international FMCG account. You need to be systematic, organised & patient. A candidate who is focused; a team player - you will work closely with the business unit director. read more
| FMCG Brand Manager (AA) - Jhb
International market leader in FMCG is urgently looking to recruit an experienced FMCG brand manager, preferably AA male. Your university degree or National Diploma in marketing is essential. read more
| Marketing Manager (AA) - Jhb
Fast paced and highly competitive industry leader is looking for an experienced brand or marketing manager. This exciting position offers the opportunity to take full control of planning marketing campaigns. read more
| Account Manager - Senior (Retail) - Jhb
You need to enjoy working on retail business and work with the absolute minimum amount of supervision. The successful candidate should have excellent people skills - a good all rounder. read more
| New Business Development Manager - Jhb
A start up ad agency, affiliated to an established design agency, requires an entrepreneurial "go-getter" with well-developed new business development skills. read more
| Qualitative Recruiter Manager - Jhb - Cresta
Manage the quality of the recruitment process & freelance recruiters for focus group discussions. Must have proven network of possible respondents to use in focus groups. Own transport & extrovert essential. read more
| Operations Manager - Jhb - Cresta
Ensure the smooth running of the Telephone Bureau. Responsible for HR, stats reporting, quality of telephonic interviewing, training, coaching. People management, project management and experience running large department essential. read more
| Senior Media Planner - Jhb
The position involves managing a portfolio of media business for a major advertising agency network in the rest of Africa, working with a dynamic team in the Johannesburg regional office. read more
| Creative Director (Copywriter) - Cape Town
A conceptual creative director with a strength in branding. The ideal candidate will have the maturity and wisdom to guide and drive the team to effectively champion the company brand. read more
| Midweight - Snr Graphic Designer - Jhb
Leading CI and branding design agency are looking for an award winning designer. Talent and a hot portfolio are all that's required. read more
| Senior Web Designer - Jhb
A great opportunity for a highly creative and conceptual designer at one of the leading web design companies in Johannesburg. read more
| Advertising Sales Executive - Cape Town
Required: Proactive, motivated and enthusiastic individuals with exceptional advertising and advertorial sales experience in the magazine industry. read more
| Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Your passion for sport & your marketing expertise will stand you in good stead. Our global sports marketing client is looking for a marketing manager to head up their Cape Town office. read more
| Media Sales - Jhb
Experienced media sales people for up-market lifestyle & leisure magazines. Must "come to the party" with strong agency relationships & be able to "hit the ground running" from day one. read more
| Production Manager/Director (Print) - Jhb
This is a great opportunity to work at one of South Africa's top ad agencies. read more
| Marketing and Circulation Manager - Jhb
Leading magazine, which reaches a highly selective target market of business decision makers across the globe, requires a marketing manager to develop brand recognition in its various markets. read more
| Guest Liaison Officer - Cape Town
Candidate must be bilingual (Afrikaans and English), be well presented, articulate, excellent telephone manner, strong organisational and excel skills - vital. Ability to drive and access to own vehicle a necessity. read more
| Graphic/Web Designer - Cape Town
Interesting position suitable for enthusiastic graphic/web designer with approximately 2 years experience. Must be versatile and enjoy the challenges of a variety of design projects. read more
| Travel Account Executive - Jhb
Develop and maintain sound relationships with travel agents who are responsible for the sale of clients insurance products. Training of sales agents on travel insurance product. read more
| Designer/Art Director - Cape Town
Midweight to senior designer/art director wanted to for busy through the line agency! Great working environment, blue chip clients, and growth potential. read more
| Marketing Assistant - Johannesburg
Small ad agency looking for a marketing assistant with a great attitude, client liaison, admin and organisational skills. Must have PC knowledge. Must be comfortable taking direction and advice. read more
| Graphic Designer - Kyalami, Johannesburg
Our small ad agency is looking for a young, talented designer who is motivated and has the ability to work under pressure and work within a team. read more
| Project Manager - Johannesburg
Responsible for the project management of projects, from taking the brief from the research unit through to checking and delivering clean data tables to the researchers. Logistics, quality control. read more
| National Field Manager - Jhb
Take overall responsibility for field department. Manage regional field managers, ensuring delivery of quality data, on brief, on time and within budget. Completed tertiary and 10 years senior management capacity. read more
| Junior Graphic Specialist - Cresta, Johannesburg
You will be required to create PowerPoint templates in Photoshop, update presentations, source logos and images, maintain digital picture library and more. Diploma/degree and experience in design/graphics applications. read more
| Research Executive - Cape Town
Must be highly numerate, have sound marketing knowledge and have a thorough understanding of market research. Responsibilities include: Project design, writing proposals, designing questionnaires, conducts analysis and compile presentations. read more
| Designer - Digital/Web/New Media - Cape Town or Johannesburg
Highly talented digital designers required for SA's leading new media agency. Excellent career prospects and the chance to work with the most exciting entertainment and brand clients worldwide. read more
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