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| | Headlines | FCB Cape Town 'skitter' at the Pendorings
New Pay TV service proposed
2006 Highway Africa media conference launched
Deepak Chopra on the soul of business
Dated food poses threat to consumers - CGCSA
Duke of Radio takes Good Hope throne
Ad campaign to take on Telkom
SABC annual results dazzle
User-generated content amplifies brand communication
Innovative Joburg Business Week launches
Time to change the marketing rules
Tough times for magazines are coming
Cabinet decision welcomed by media watchdogs
Google and eBay team up for advertising
BARSA addresses advertising standards issue
Playing the branding game
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Marketing | | Deepak Chopra on the soul of business
[Deepak Chopra] Perhaps the time has come to discover and resurrect the soul of business. Can we look at business as a living, evolving dynamic system with a body, a mind, a soul, and spirit?
Delivering the 'truth' about the mass market
The second phase of SABC Radio's Truth Programme, which aims to continue changing the negative perceptions the industry has of the black consumer market, will roll out in September 2006. The programme developed out of recent in-depth research into the mass market and launched in June 2006.
Ad campaign to take on Telkom
The Telecoms Action Group launched its national consumer advocacy campaign this week, calling on South African businesses and private individuals to donate money to take out a full page advert in a national newspaper protesting the lack of alternatives in the SA telecommunications sector.
New era for SA credit consumers
The National Credit Act (NCA) regulatory framework is designed to unlock the economic potential of all South African consumers by increasing access to credit, while recognising the dangers associated with over-indebtedness and the injudicious use of credit.
Innovative Joburg Business Week launches
With many bigger businesses restructuring and downsizing, coupled with Government's new Small Enterprise Development Strategy, it is no surprise that small, medium and micro enterprises have begun to play an increasingly important role in South Africa's economy. To further support the growing SMME sector is the launch of an innovative concept, Joburg Business Week, which will be held at Gallagher Estate, 7 - 10 September 2006.
Time to change the marketing rules
[Chris Moerdyk] The way in which marketing is being perceived in South Africa right now is not too far off that of a second-rate soap opera. The latest spat between MTN and Vodacom that torpedoed the publication of the Markinor Sunday Times Top Brands Survey last weekend is just another setback of attempts by marketers to persuade other sectors of business to take them seriously.
Markex for Durban in 2007
In a first for Durban, Markex, the marketing, promotions and special events exhibition, will be held at the city's International Conference Centre (ICC) Durban in August 2007. The exhibition has a long history, having first opened its doors 20 years ago in Johannesburg.
Death of the contact report - Actuate
 [Grace Harding] The contact report. It's been around for as long as modern business has. But does it still have any value? Consider these facts...
Nu-Biz birthday gift - Nu-Biz
To celebrate its birthday, Nu-Biz has decided to share its most popular strategy analysis tools with the South African marketing community. This way, marketers can gain a firsthand feel for the quality and value the Nu-Biz Business Decision Tools (BDT) offer.
Calling direct marketing training and assessment providers
The Direct Marketing Association is looking to partner with Services SETA accredited providers of direct marketing education, training and assessment, including recognition of prior learning (RPL) and professional recognition. Email dpotgieter@fnb.co.za to receive the minimum criteria for RPL, assessment services and training providers, as well as a Request for Information questionnaire, which must be completed by 29 September 2006. Short-listed organisations will be invited to make a full presentation to the DMA selection panel.
Customer is king at craft market
All 81 stall assistants at the African Craft Market in Rosebank recently passed a training programme in customer services and have received certificates for completing the training, which forms part of B&B Markets' ongoing commitment to community upliftment and aims to equip traders with the skills and platform from which to grow and develop their businesses.
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Advertising | | FCB Cape Town 'skitter' at the Pendorings
FCB Cape Town repeated its lavish performance of last year at this year's Pendoring awards for excellence in Afrikaans advertising at Vodaworld in Midrand. Besides harvesting six gold awards, its creative director Francois de Villiers also waltzed away with the coveted Prestige Award, winning himself an overseas study bursary courtesy of kykNET.
CineMARK launches 360° advertising
 CineMARK has launched two new advertising mediums through its new division, Prime360Media. The first new medium, the 360 Display, is a patented 360° video advertising display system, and the second is a 3D plasma screen which displays your ad in 3D with no need for 3D glasses
Proudly Peri Peri
 The latest Nando's television campaign was conceptualised to launch the new Nando's chicken steak - and continues with the humorous and irreverent tone of the Afro-Portuguese campaign created by Lowe Bull.
New innovations for Telmar's Transmit software
Media analysis software provider Telmar has implemented a number of changes in its Transmit TV planning tool to assist clients in coping with daily viewership reports. This follows the recent change in the way that TV data is supplied to the industry - from weekly to daily.
You, too, can judge at Loeries
For the first time, the public - in partnership with the SABC and 24.com - can now vote for their favourite Radio and TV ad for this year's Loeries. Finalists chosen by a panel of key experts (i.e. members of the public) have been flighted across SABC radio and TV channels this past week.
User-generated content amplifies brand communication
Advertisers' interests are being aroused by the expansion of multimedia user-generated content (UGC) creation and usage, created by individuals independent of a content-generating company, and according to Brad Aigner, MD of Universal McCann SA, "user-generated content in South Africa is not a thing of the future - it is here already and growing at a rapid rate."
Not your standard stunts
 Standard Bank current account Get There campaign is rounding up mad, bad and crazy 5FM and Metro FM listeners, challenging them to get the life they dream of by registering to perform a 'crazy stunt' - the message being that it's unnecessary to go to these extremes to achieve the lifestyle you aspire to.
Tennis star features in TV ad
 This year, ahead of the US Open, Maria Sharapova has been featuring in a Nike tennis commercial currently being aired in the US. The tennis courts at the US Open are often viewed as a runway for tennis fashion, especially with New York fashion week taking place almost simultaneously.
Google and eBay team up for advertising
CALIFORNIA: Google and eBay have signed a multi-year agreement consisting of two primary components involving text-based advertising and "click-to-call" advertising functionality. The agreement, announced on Monday, 28 August 2006, should benefit both companies' collective communities of users, merchants and advertisers around the globe.
BARSA addresses advertising standards issue
Chairman of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), Isabel Hancock, is strongly urging its members to comply with the Advertising Standards Authority's (ASA) Codes of Practice and to follow its rules and rulings to ensure the end-consumer is not misled on issues such as air ticket pricing.
For the lots of little things you need to remember...
 Grey Worldwide SA's print campaign for Post-it, which has placed second and third for magazine advertising in the July 2006 Creative Circle, makes fun of the blur of routine and mindless activity that our days are sometimes filled with.
Volcano Advertising campaign reinforces Gillette's premium market leadership - Volcano Group
 Volcano Advertising recently implemented a successful consumer promotion for Gillette grooming products, with the creation of the 'Get The Look with Gillette - Win a Merc SLK Roadster!' campaign.
Levi's tops Loerie Finalist list - King James
At the recent judging of the 2006 Loerie Awards, iconic brand Levi's topped the finalist scale by receiving 23 finalist nominations, matched only by Harley Davidson.
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Collectively, employees hold significant potential to be an authentic and influential branding tool. But how do companies unlock that potential? Distell recently developed a board game designed to train employees to learn about its brands in a way that motivates them to get out there and spread the word.
Moving on up in Top Brands survey
 Southern Sun and kulula.com have scored highly in the 2006 Markinor/Sunday Times Top Brands survey, to be published on 3 September 2006. Both are clients of advertising agency morrisjones&co, although it was recently announced that King James has taken over the entire kulula.com account.
Still relevant, 50 years later
Bona has been recognised as the number one magazine brand in South Africa, according to last week's Markinor/Sunday Times Top Brands Survey, coming out tops among respondents on aspects such as awareness, trust and confidence in the brand. Enthuses advertising manager Debbie McIntyre, "We at Caxton Magazines are so proud of Bona - 50 years on, Bona remains relevant to the market and a key communication vehicle for advertisers."
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Cinema | | CineMARK takes clients on an unforgettable ocean adventure - CineMARK
 On Wednesday, 2 August 2006, CineMARK, the cinema advertising sales company responsible for the ad sales of all Ster-Kinekor and numerous independent cinemas, hosted a premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at Ster-Kinekor's preview theatre in Sandton.
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According to Carl Fischer, head of M-Net Original Productions, www.mnet.co.za/survivor should feed Survivor fans' desire for extra information about the show. "The production team generated a lot of excellent footage for Survivor South Africa, but the show can only be 60 minutes long. With that in mind, we've decided to make at least an hour of extra, unseen footage available on the website each week."
Website to enhance Survivor SA
Survivor South Africa, M-Net's flagship local reality TV series set in Panama's Pearl Islands, begins later this week and its website will offer fans another way to engage with the show.
Second Hetzner data centre in Mother City
Specialist web hosting service provider Hetzner has opened a new data centre in Cape Town as a result of growing customer demand. This latest facility brings Hetzner's total number of data centres to three, representing a 120% increase in the company's cabinet capacity.
Clickthinking awarded Indian travel website - Clickthinking Online
 Clickthinking has launched www.indiasafaris.com, a travel website promoting the wonderful attractions of India aimed at inbound travellers to India and the neighbouring countries. All elements of the site are self-updateable, with the architecture, content and source code generated and built in a search engine friendly compliant manner.
Ghana gets iBurst
South African iBurst users are now able to roam in Ghana and vice versa, since the recent launch by Infinite Stream Ghana in collaboration with BusyInternet. iBurst will initially only be available in the capital city of Accra (Osu, Airport area, Kaneshie, Ring Road Central, Accra Central). The new service consists of three contract packages and a prepaid version, where subscribers pay an hourly rate with no data cap. See www.iburstghana.com for more.
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 For the second time in three years, Sandton Convention Centre walked off with the "Favourite Technical Venue 2006" award, at the annual Technical Production Services Association (TPSA) Event Awards ceremony held last week at the Intercontinental Sandton Sun and Towers.
Half a million people can't be wrong - Coca-Cola dome
Sales and marketing manager for the Coca-Cola dome Grant Medcalf says between January and the Johnny Gill concert on the eve of Women's Day on 8 August 2006, 246 000 people visited the dome. "Looking at the events we will be hosting for the rest of the year, I am confident that a further 260 000 people will come through the doors."
Rapid growth in the credit card market - Terrapinn
With credit, debit and smart cards experiencing tremendous growth in Africa, Cards Africa 2006 provides a forum for you to discuss pertinent issues in this business sector. Be at the forefront of change in this industry, 9 - 12 October 2006, at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg and gain your competitive advantage.
Government IT expenditure on the rise - Terrapinn
Government Technology World Africa, taking place 2 - 5 October 2006 at the Sandton Convention Centre, is the leading event of its kind in Africa, targeted exclusively at Government and designed specifically to meet the individual needs of Government buyers and decision makers. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and initiate strong partnerships between the private and public sector and many other stakeholders involved.
Souped up technicals for Red Bull - Gearhouse SA
The third Red Bull Box Cart Race took to the streets of Jozi again this past weekend. Determined not to be outdone by the innovative vehicle designs, the Gearhouse team came up with some creative solutions to the specific technical challenges of this type of outdoor event.
MJ Event Gear wins TPSA Award - MJ Event Gear
 It was a proud moment for MJ Event Gear when it was nominated for various categories at the TPSA Awards held on Monday evening, 21 August 2006. It was even more exciting when MJ Event Gear scooped up the award for the Favourite Lighting Rental Company, sponsored by Screen Africa.
Creatively strategic - Unplugged
Davis Mulenga, Unplugged Architects' new strategic consultant, has all of the bells and whistles of a sought-after corporate executive, including more than twelve years of experience in planning and directing corporate and marketing communication design programmes.
Customise SA's longest running musical as your next event - Maverick SA
Richard Loring's African Footprint, South Africa's longest running musical, is still wowing audiences six years on. In true Loring style, the legend of South African theatre is offering corporate audiences a unique opportunity.
Mercedes-Benz sets the right standards - True Colour Events
 At the Mercedes-Benz Sales Conference, passengers of flight DC 1098734 235667 985621 Alpha Bravo Krypton Zero Turkey were engaged in an all-day customer service conference with a difference.
Promoting tourism business development
This year, the Cape Tourism Showcase takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, 15 - 17 September 2006. The aim is to provide new, emerging and established business, leisure and events tourism products from the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape with a platform to market and exhibit their products and services and network with tour operators and tourism role players, both locally and internationally. Go to www.capetourismshowcase.co.za for more info.
The right range and price
The fourth annual Audio Visual Appliances Expo (AVA) will take place 12 - 15 October 2006, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, showcasing the latest audio, video and appliance technologies, with demos and special offers that can be bought direct from the show. The show is open until 10am - 9pm daily except for Sunday (closes 6pm).
Promoting tourism and investment in Soweto
Co-ordinated by the Cape Wine Academy, the second annual Soweto Wine and Brandy Festival kicks off on Friday, 1 September 2006, and ends Sunday, 3 September. The aim is to promote Soweto as a new tourism initiative in order to attract investment, and to introduce the black market to new wines and wineries, the art of wine tasting and brandy drinking. For more info, contact Marilyn Cooper on tel +27 (0)11 783 4585.
The Parlotones to support Live
Big Concerts have revealed that Live will be supported throughout its South African tour by local SAMA-award winning band, The Parlotones. The quartet - Kahn Morbee (vocals, guitar), Neil Pauw (Drums), Paul Hodgson (guitar), and Glen Hodgson (bass, piano, backing vocals) - have played several high-profile gigs, supported the Violent Femmes and New Model Army, and shared the stage at this year's Coca-Cola Colab Massive Mix with Metallica, Collective Soul, The Rasmus and Simple Plan.
Dirty Skirts to headline choose-your-own lineup concert
The Dirty Skirts will take top billing at the MTV Alert with Motorola event alongside the three runners-up: hip-hop stars PROKid and 985, and retro-modern rockers Cassette. The four guest artists of the SMS voting competition, rounding up the line-up, are Springbok Nude Girls, Zola, Jozi and Prime Circle. The event forms part of the City of Johannesburg's 2006 Arts Alive initiative and will take place at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, Johannesburg, on 16 September 2006.
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Exhibitions | | Franchising Expo showcases business opportunities - Thebe Exhibitions
Gallagher Estate in Midrand will again host the popular Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo (FBOE), 7 - 10 September 2006. Now in its 14th year, FBOE is the definitive meeting place for entrepreneurs seeking new business opportunities and franchisors and companies offering such opportunities.
The exhibition as the ideal marketing and communication tool - Imaginit Moedi Branding
A few recent exhibition stands managed by Imaginit Moedi Branding serve as excellent examples of how the exhibition industry can aid your marketing campaign: as part of launching a new brand, an existing brand's awareness campaign or general direct communication with possible consumers.
Show will reveal Hot Property options - Thebe Exhibitions
The Hot Property 2006 show takes place 1 - 3 September 2006 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg and promises buyers a banquet of opportunities in the residential property market.
Penquin International scoops top awards at the WesBank National Boat Show - Penquin International
 Penquin International was once again awarded the contract to build the Suzuki Marine stand for the WesBank National Boat Show that took place at The Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, 18 - 20 August 2006.
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Magazines | | Clicks ClubCard leads custom magazine growth - The Publishing Partnership
 Clicks ClubCard's ABC increased from 421 370 for January to June 2005, to 602 923 for the same period in 2006 - a whopping 181 553 copies and a 43% increase! This sets the free customer loyalty magazine at the head of the pack of the entire customer magazine sector in terms of growth over this ABC period.
Celebrating a year of shopping
Launched in August 2005 as a quarterly with a print order of 30 000, Shop! magazine is now a bi-monthly glossy recording a circulation of 22 992 (ABC July 2005 - June 2006). "The appeal of Shop! for the consumer and savvy South African shopper is that it combines trends and style in a detailed but hype-free manner ultimately, making shopping easier," says Mari Lategan, Media24 Women's Magazines publisher.
Unwrapping a new editor
Albert Lotter, who replaces Yngve Sjolund, is the new editor of Wrapped magazine, effective since Monday, 28 August 2006. His experience spans publishing, sub-editing, creative direction, art direction, advertising and marketing in the publishing arena (fashion, décor, lifestyle, news and tourism). He has won numerous awards on the titles he previously worked on - Sappi PICA 2002, 2003, Highly Commended - Hospitality, and Media24 Newspapers Top Achiever Awards 2000 and 2001.
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[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The tenth Highway Africa Conference was launched last week at the SABC Radio Auditorium in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. An estimated 500 journalists from 42 African countries are expected to attend the three-day event, which takes place 11 - 13 September 2006 in Grahamstown, in the Eastern Cape Province.
SABC annual results dazzle
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The SABC has posted an after-tax profit of R383 million for the year ended March 31, marking a 97% growth on the adjusted figure of R194 million declared for last year. Its total revenue also rose by 17% year on year, compared to a 10% increase in expenses. These annual results were released yesterday, Wednesday 30 August 2006, during a sumptuous ceremony held at the company's headquarters in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.
Tough times for magazines are coming
[Tim Bester] The Caxton financial results published in Business Day (24 August 2006) say it all. They talk of a "tidal wave" of new magazine titles that have been launched, that advertising revenue per publication is not keeping pace with circulation growth and that this will lead to a need to increase cover prices.
Cabinet decision welcomed by media watchdogs
The SA National Editors' Forum (SANEF), the SA Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-SA) and the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) have welcomed the statement by the Cabinet last week that it has no intention to "muzzle the media in any way and that this position will not change".
Newsclip launches new service - Newsclip Media Monitoring
Newsclip launches another subscription service.
Media Update 'springs' into action! - Newsclip Media Monitoring
On 1 September 2006, Media Update will be launching The Noon Day Push.
Women The Brand, the first annual marketing-to-women conference - Top Companies Publishing
On 26 and 27 July 2006, professionals representing the financial, advertising and marketing, media, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, motor vehicle and FMCG industries converged in Midrand to debate the phenomenon of women consumers, as well as analyse marketing campaigns targeted at this powerful group of consumers.
What drives your reputation? - Newsclip Media Monitoring
Are you effectively managing your reputation in the media? Newsclip's Reputation Analysis is able to track your exposure and identify reputation issues at an early stage.
ICASA councillor shortlist released
ITWeb reported last week that a shortlist of 20 candidates have been selected by members of Parliament to be interviewed on Monday, 28 August 2006, and Tuesday, 29 August, for the five vacant posts for Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) councillors. For more, click here.
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In just 18 months, newspaper Wine Tourism News has gone from a readership of 3000 to 30 000. "We are dedicated to promoting a thriving and responsible wine culture in South Africa," says publisher Monika Elias of The World's Favourite Publications, "and it is clear from our research that people are interested in learning about wine in a fun and non-threatening way; hence the success of the newspaper."
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| | | Security innovation by FLUX - FLUX
Due to the sensitive nature of the information of the South African Banking Risk Information Centre's website, FLUX Interactive, in collaboration with Definity-SA, designed and implemented an upgraded security process to be followed by registered users.
First online recruitment mall launched in SA - 24.com
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now 'shop' for new employees at South Africa's first virtual mall run by Careers24, 24.com's online career site.
Closer ties for two Silicon Valley giants
Google CEO Eric Schmidt is to join the board of directors at Apple Computer, reports IOL technology.co.za. Schmidt is also a member of Google's board of directors and Princeton University's board of trustees. For more, click here.
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 There's no need for Durban's Absa Stadium to rest on its laurels now that it's being propped-up by pillars of 100% pure beer. 720 litres of paint later, the eight supporting concrete pillars that hold the bowl of the stadium in place have undergone a complete makeover to mimic giant cans of Windhoek Lager, the premium imported Namibian beer brand.
Airport Media flies Springbok colours at JIA - Airport Media
 In true patriotic spirit, Airport Media demonstrated its unfailing support for the Springbok rugby team as they prepared for their first at home game against the All Blacks on Saturday, 26 August 2006. The Airport Media team created a striking trivision wishing the South African team all the best for their upcoming Tri-Nations matches.
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Production | | Local production house shoots Microsoft film
 Microsoft recently commissioned a film by Platypus Productions - about the impact of technology on Africa - which was used by CEO Bill Gates as the introduction to his recent Global Leaders Forum with former US president Bill Clinton in Cape Town.
Singing Alt.terrain's praises - Terraplane
 Alt.terrain, a long form corporate and marketing film production company, has just completed an hour-and-a-half long special for the South African Post Office about its National Choral Music Eisteddford.
Call for entries: Sithengi Product Market - Sithengi Film and Television Market
The Product Market is the leading business space for independent filmmakers attending the Sithengi Film & TV Market. It is the place where program buyers and other delegates, attending the market and festival, can view completed projects.
Terraplane rookie Benjamin Magowan takes a bite into The Big Apple - Terraplane
 Benjamin's short film project 'Holiday' has been officially selected for exhibition in New York at the International Independent Film & Video Festival 2006.
Michael Doran goes digital - MD Photography
 Michael Doran Photography, established over 17 years ago, has always been at the forefront of beautifully crafted and intrinsically artistic stills images. With ever-changing technology, Michael has waited for the initial rush of digital cameras to settle down - and taken the time to explore the best digital camera options available.
Chevrolet calls all South Africans to star in local TV ad - AdMakers
Do you have what it takes? Can you look the camera in the eye and say what you mean? Mean what you say? If so, you may be one of the many people Chevrolet are looking for to star in its new TV commercial.
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In the run-up to the seventh annual Metro FM Awards on 25 November 2006, which honour local music talent, not only will the radio station be searching for the hottest music talent, it will also give back to the community with its commitment to build 10 houses in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM).
Duke of Radio takes Good Hope throne
Anthony Duke is the new station manager of Cape Town radio station Good Hope FM. Duke, who was appointed acting station manager end of June this year, is one of the country's most experienced broadcasters.
Metro FM to tour Africa
 In celebration of its 20th birthday, radio station Metro FM will broadcast in twelve African countries over 20 days. Objectives of the tour include ensuring that the radio broadcaster plays a meaningful role in supporting the objectives of the African Renaissance and NEPAD and promoting Africa as tourist destination to South Africans, according to Metro FM's station manager, Matona Ntshona.
94.7 now offering podcasts
As from Monday, 28 August 2006, 94.7 Highveld Stereo listeners are now able to download the Rude Awakening's daily traffic joke to WAP-enabled cellphones. The audio file may be podcasted directly from the radio station's website or by smsing a special number.
Best Radio News award for 702 reporter
Stephen Grootes, Talk Radio 702 afternoon news anchor and reporter, has once again walked off with the Best Radio News Award in the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award: Southern Northern Region, the second consecutive year that he has done so. As a regional winner, Grootes automatically goes forward to the national competition, to be held Sunday, 29 October 2006, at Vodaworld in Midrand. Grootes won the award for his exceptional reporting on the Jacob Zuma rape trial.
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Sunday Times announced the results of the annual Sunday Times/Markinor Top Brands Survey at an awards function on the 25th August 2006 in Sandton. The Awards results will be published in the annual Top Brands Survey available in the Sunday Times in the 3rd September 2006 edition.
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| | | Reaching the working world through community newspapers
Sourcing the right candidates for the right positions is essential for recruitment agencies and it is the opinion of John Bowles, joint MD of the Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB), that community newspapers can help make that perfect match.
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| | | New study shows how marketers can better connect with SA's black middle class - UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing
Fascinating new research shows that an alarming percentage of Black Diamonds - South Africa's fast-growing and affluent black middle class - feel that marketing communication often misses the mark when it comes to connecting with them.
SAMRA Council for 2006/2007 elected - SAMRA
SAMRA, the Southern African Marketing Research Association, held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 2 August 2006, at the Inanda Club in Johannesburg. At the AGM, the outgoing SAMRA Council reviewed the past year, and the new SAMRA Council assumed their portfolios.
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| | | Dated food poses threat to consumers - CGCSA
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) is greatly concerned by the scam concerning the relabelling of food which had passed its "sell-by" date that was recently exposed by East Londoners in co-operation with the police and media.
How safe is the food you eat?
How many South Africans know that we have no national food safety policy? According to Professor Lucia Anelich, manager of the recently formed Food Safety Initiative (FSI), "what we do have is a fragmented regulatory framework, considerable overlapping of functions between different government departments dealing with food safety, as well as an alarming lack of capacity in those departments."
Distell results reflect increased consumption of premium brands
Distell's impressive set of results capitalises on buoyant spending amongst South African consumers and the establishment of a stronger global footprint on the back of improved production and operational efficiencies, according to MD Jan Scannell. For the 12 months to 30 June 2006, revenue rose 12.6% to R6.7bn on a sales volume increase of 8.3%, fuelled by the increased consumption of premium brands.
New Woolies retail head a foreigner
Andrew Jennings, currently president and COO of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises in New York, has been appointed group MD for retail, Woolworths announced on Monday, 28 August 2006. Jennings will take over from Richard Butt, who is retiring, in December.
Grasping the nettle of corruption - Consumer Goods Council of South Africa
Minister Geraldine Frazer-Moleketi, chairperson of the National Anti-corruption Forum will be addressing the topic "Government and Business co-operating to fight corruption" at a breakfast organised by the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton on 8 September 2006, where she will outline the important role which business can play.
Vikas Swarup scoops 2006 Boeke Prize - Exclusive Books
Diplomat and author, Vikas Swarup, has been named as the winner of Exclusive Books' 2006 Boeke Prize for his 'unputdownable' novel, Q&A, published by Random House. The book was also the favourite choice of thousands of Fanatics members, who voted for it in an in-store competition.
A firm favourite - Clover
The Markinor/Sunday Times Top Brands Survey for 2006 has placed Clover at seventh position in the Overall Favourite Brand category. The results, based on face-to-face consumer research, have placed Clover in the Top 10 category with brands such as Coca-Cola, Toyota, Nike, SAB and Vodacom.
Publishing accolades for Clover - Clover
 Clover and its advertising agency, Black Khaki, were recognised in six categories at the recent SA Publication Forum's Corporate Publication competition. Most notably, Dr Elain Vlok, Clover manager corporate services, was the overall winner in the 'Editor of the Year' category.
New fruity blue cheese variants
Patleys' new Rosenborg Blue with Pear and Rosenborg Blue with Cranberries variants come in a pack configuration of 6 x 125g and are available at most supermarkets, convenience stores and delicatessens. The recommended retail selling price is R26.99. The aim is to provide consumers with a wider choice and to encourage immediate consumption.
Fine wine now being sold online
Manuka Wine Boutique has become CapeInfo.com's first e-business fulfilment partner at Wines Online. "We are using the CapeInfo.com platform to make these wines that much more accessible to the general South African public and to international buyers from overseas" says Tony Schreiber, owner and franchisor of Manuka Café & Fine Wines. "Our aim is to offer best price, best range and best service."
Beware of false date labels on expired foods at Spar
Ladac Trading, a supplier to the Spar Group, is allegedly selling falsely labelled expired foods, according to Business Report. Products in question include Heinz noodles, Bokomo cereal bars and Cadbury chocolates. Click here for more.
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Johannesburg-based On Digital Media (ODM) has officially applied to ICASA for a commercial satellite subscription broadcasting licence with the aim of bringing new, affordable and flexible Pay TV options to the South African television market. The official launch is scheduled to occur between six and nine months after the successful awarding of a licence.
Sentech, SABC jointly apply for TV subscription licence
 Sentech and the SABC are jointly applying for a television subscription licence, in response to the invitation to apply that was published by Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) earlier this year. As state-owned enterprises, the entities have formed a strategic partnership with the aim of establishing a subscription television platform providing TV and interactive services to South Africans at a more affordable rate.
Sabido applies for a satellite TV subscription broadcasting license - e.tv
Sabido, the sole shareholder of free-to-air television service, e.tv, has applied for a satellite television subscription broadcasting licence. Sabido's majority shareholder is Hosken Consolidated Investments, a trade-union controlled black empowerment company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Virgin Active and Red Cherry Television - Red Cherry Television
Virgin Active incorporated Red Cherry's interactive radio platforms for a one day radio burst on Woman's Day, 9 August 2006. Its interactive spot flighted across 5FM, Good Hope FM, Metro FM, SAfm, Algoa and OFM.
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New accounts | | Out of the Box Communications gains new depth - more infoClaire Gardner Consulting secures Real Talk - more infoBlack Box Advertising appointed to the Emperors Palace - more infoBig Blue and Kitsch & Kool have appointed Black Khaki to strut their stuff - more infoFusionDesign Woodstock gains Digital Distributors account - more infoPaula Wilson Media Consulting tees off with Pinnacle Point Holdings - more infoModaMetro sings with Gabriele Wichmann PR - more infoRedCube Agency awarded John Dory's Fish & Grill Restaurant account - more infoLogitech has appointed puruma business communications as its South African public relations partner.WBHO for every Tom, Dick & Harry - more info
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People on the move | | Quirk's technical fledgling - more infoNew appointments at Touchline Media - more infoNew appointments at Indigo Cosmetics - more info
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| | Events to diarise | Fast track to direct and interactive marketing IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 4 September
This programme is primarily designed for middle management who want to further their careers and learn innovative approaches to direct and interactive marketing. | | | Boost your marketing - individual session Purple Fly Marketing - Pretoria, 5 September / Pretoria, 12 September / Pretoria, 19 September / Pretoria, 26 September
An individual session around your marketing activities following the 'Marketing turnover boost model'. | | | Entrepreneurship in SA – a competition persective UCT Graduate School of Business - Cape Town, 5 September
We are pleased to invite you to an interactive talk presented by the head of the Competition Tribunal, David Lewis, in association with Deloitte. | | | Johannesburg Business Week - Midrand, 7 September
The Midrand Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites you to participate in Joburg Business Week - a gathering of government departments, parastatals, organisations, service providers, financial institutions, corporate business and SMEs. | | | 10th Highway Africa Conference Highway Africa - Grahamstown, 11 September
The conference will assess the state of African media, particularly with regards to harnessing new technologies as well as the crucial role that new media has played in democracy and development. | | | Writing a powerful South African film The Writing Studio - Cape Town, 12 September
This practical and motivational course takes writers through the process of writing the first draft from concept to hard copy, and also examines the world of contemporary filmmaking and television. | | | Animation masterclass The National Electronic Media Institute of SA - Johnannesburg, 12 September
Come for a 10 week animation masterclass - focus on a) scriptwriting for animation b) animation itself or c) animation directing. | | | The brand & social responsibility IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 18 September
Social responsibility is now everyone's responsibility! | | | Multicamera studio directing Film & TV Unit at Monash South Africa - Johannesburg, 18 September
During this course participants will acquire a grounding in the principles of multi-camera television studio production with a perspective on industrial practice and professional roles. | | | Public speaking IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 20 September
This practical course provides the essential structures for confident public speaking. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Network with confidence Dale Carnegie Training - Johannesburg, 4 September Turn buying objectives into selling opportunities Dale Carnegie Training - Johannesburg, 4 September Fifth Annual iWeek Conference The Internet Service Providers' Association - Johannesburg, 4 September Entertainment Law Certificate University of Johannesburg - Faculty of Law - Johannesburg, 4 September Tribute forum: 2006 - 2036 Tribute Magazine - Johannesburg, 4 September Align your personal brand with your organisation UNISA - SBL (Graduate School of Business Leadershi - Midrand, 5 September Adobe Illustrator CS training Vega School - Cape Town, 5 September AAA Adobe InDesign CS AAA School of Advertising - Cape Town, 5 September Confident voice over the phone The Communication Academy - Cape Town, 5 September Presentation through communication LEAP Training - Johannesburg, 5 September | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Publishing Designer - Cape Town
Designer for a studio at magazine stable. Working under an art director generating fresh ideas whilst working within the parameters of the magazine. read more
| 2D & 3D Character Animators - Johannesburg
Masters & Savant is urgently seeking both freelance and permanent animators. This is an once in a lifetime opportunity to join work on the coolest commercials and character work available in the country. read more
| Promotions Manager - Cape Town
Vibey dynamic company in touch with the latest youth trends has a vacancy for a promotions manager. Great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the FMCG industry. read more
| Editors: Picture/Feature/Sport/Entertainment/Tech - Johannesburg
Various editorial positions available at leading publishing house for new lifestyle consumer publication: Managing editor, pictures editor, features editor, entertainment editor, and sports editor/writer. read more
| Jnr Football Journalist - Cape Town - Foreshore
Extensive knowledge of English football, specifically the lower leagues. Subbing and publishing news; match reports and previews; maintenance of stats on websites; occasional feature writing. To start asap. read more
| Automotive Corporate Sales Manager - Johannesburg
Start up and develop the key accounts division. New business development/tenders and relationship building. read more
| Sales Representitive - JHB
JHBLive is looking for either a part time or self-sufficient sales person to sell funky advertising product. Work in your time and pace. Must love life and clients. read more
| Project Leader - Cape Town
International on-line marketing company is looking for a project leader, responsible for the delivery of departmental and projects on the master project list. read more
| Key Account Manager - Jhb
Manage a portfolio of major retailers for a leading distributor of hardware and software products. read more
| Designer - Joburg
JHBLive is looking for a graphic, web and flash designer to run and maintain our publication. Gain experience in the forefront of new media publishing. read more
| Advertising Sales Executive - Johannesburg
A vacancy exists for an enthusiastic and experienced ad sales person who will sell the concept of CAR and WIEL to direct clients as well as advertising agencies in Gauteng. read more
| Online Media Sales Position - Cape Town – Southern Suburbs
Internet AdSales requires an experienced online sales person to join the team as soon as possible. A wonderful opportunity as the online media industry is growing in leaps and bounds. read more
| Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Use your product marketing expertise and join one of South Africa's most dynamic companies. You are an innovative marketer and can successfully market a range of products. read more
| Media Buyer - Cape Town
Advertising agency requires an experienced media buyer. You will be responsible for the effective media buying of a portfolio of accounts encompassing buying, negotiating, administration and budget control. read more
| Sales Activation Solutions - Johannesburg
Fridges to Eskimos? We're looking for sales people with exceptional selling skills and a successful track record in print media/outdoor/in-store. read more
| New Business Sales - Green Point, Cape Town
Urgently require young, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with stable experience in sales environment. read more
| Executive Creative Director - National - relocate: Nigeria
Looking for a highly conceptual creative director with an expansive portfolio in experiential marketing. Position is suitable for a brilliant leader with a passion for brand. Candidate must be willing to relocate to Nigeria. read more
| Store Manager - Cape Town
Deliver store KPI’s, run an efficient, well-organized store within set budgets. Ensure that the store team upholds the Levi’s® brand image and act as a brand ambassador. read more
| Editor - TV - Johannesburg
Editor wanted to start immediately. Preferably between the ages of 25 and 35. Should preferably be able to speak and write isiZulu/isiXhosa or any of the Nguni languages. read more
| Graphic Designer - Cape Town, N. Suburbs
Looking for a mid-weight graphic designer with an eye for art direction to work in a growing studio. This is a great opportunity. read more
| Copywriters - Cape Town
We have a few positions for highly conceptual copywriters from a classic advertising background. read more
| PR Account Manager - Benoni
IT PR rocks in Benoni. If you are an experienced PR account manager with a passion for PR and is results driven, then Benoni is where you need to be. read more
| Sales Consultant - Cape Town
Opportunity for enthusiastic graduate to gain exposure to various business areas within small, fast-growing company. Position will evolve with company and specialist sales training provided. Hout Bay, Cape Town. read more
| Business Development Manager - Cape Town
Vibrant brand-activation agency with expertise across Africa, looking for a business development manager to assist in the expansion of the business. Make a meaningful contribution in a stimulating environment. read more
| Junior Sales and Account Exec - Pretoria
Corporate and sport eventing company requires a result driven, female sales/accounts executive to start asap. Sales of corporate golf packages, working in event management industry, handling of corporate events. read more
| Graphic Designer - Mid-level - Florida CBD
Mid-level graphic designer with innovative design and good communication skills required. Attention to detail. Conceptualise to print. Work directly with customers. Send CV/portfolio PDF (less than 2Mb). read more
| Php, MySQL Programmer - Cape Town
Web programmer: Small, exciting media agency requires a medium-senior Php programmer - must be experienced in e-commerce and advanced MySQL database development. read more
| Marketing Co-ordinator - Cape Town
Marketing co-ordinator - Ramsay, Son & Parker (Pty) Ltd. Go-getter with drive, initiative and high energy levels required for interesting and multi-faceted position on two consumer magazines. read more
| Bookkeeper - Production - Rosebank
Experienced bookkeeper required. Minimum 5-10 years experience. Preferably a B.Com or Accounting degree. Television and broadcasting industry experience an advantage. read more
| Recruitment Sourcer - Cape Town
We are seeking a candidate sourcer. If you believe in customer service and offering customer satisfaction, then we would like to meet you! read more
| Recruitment Consultant - Cape Town
Recruitment specialist needed. Do you have what it takes excel in this field? Want to earn an excellent basic plus an amazing commission? Then we want to meet you! read more
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