| No Comment |  Thanks to media partners Media24 and Media Hype, Bizcommunity.com will be creating a bit of a ‘hype’ in Margate this coming weekend at the annual Loeries Festival. Look out for our ‘walking TV promoters’ and make sure you let our team know what you think of Loeries and pose for a pic for our photographer! I had emails after the last Loeries from some readers asking why we focus so heavily on Loeries every year with our special ezines and focus – what about the other marketing sectors? It is because the Loeries represents the advertising orgasm after a long night of foreplay – and it does involve multiple partners! There is not one industry discipline in this sector that doesn’t have something to do with promoting a brand or media type in some way or another. Over 4000 tickets have been sold for both Loerie awards nights and over 5000 industry people plus crew are expected to descend on Margate 15 – 18 September: the marketers are there to see if their brand advertising does well, the media owners are there in full force to ensure the advertising creatives keep their media top of mind when designing award winning ads and everyone else involved in the end result is there – from media planners to designers, film and production, sales, publicity, branding and many other new media and experiential promotions will be showcased. Above all it’s also a lot of fun and the only place to connect with the current players, as well as the future of the industry – the students who also descend in droves. See you on the beach!
Bon voyage! Louise Marsland, editor editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Woolies unveils beauty makeover
Afrikaans intimate magazine to launch
2010 needs telecoms infrastructure and planning
It's time for Pick 'n Play
Survivor SA stats substantiate hype
Retailers call for suspension of Chinese import quotas
Nordic countries and SA to explore 2010 opportunities
Zoo versus Krew - battle of men's weeklies is on
MTV "eats up" Bunny Chow
Murphy Morobe appointed Kagiso Media CEO
Eugene Saldanha mourned
New president for PRISA
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Marketing | | Branding case history in the making at Woolies
[Chris Moerdyk] It seems to be no coincidence that Woolworths has chosen to aggressively promote its upmarket "W" clothing collection a few months in advance of the arrival of its new retail MD, Andrew Jennings, former chief operating officer of the classy and world-famous Saks Fifth Avenue retail chain in the USA.
Nordic countries and SA to explore 2010 opportunities
The Swedish Trade Council, in co-operation with the Swedish Embassy, is holding a seminar on Tuesday, 19 September 2006, to highlight opportunities for exchange between South African business role-players in the 2010 Soccer World Cup and representatives from the Nordic business communities (Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark and Norway).
Calling all direct marketers
The new Direct Marketing Association (DMA) of Southern Africa is calling all direct marketing companies to join the board of the DMA in two weeks' time for an update on the new industry body and its planned activities.
The Achilles heel of service delivery
[Chris Moerdyk] With security having been stepped up a major international airports, there is no question now that the brand images of many countries that rely on tourism and foreign investment are being tarnished. And while one might complacently suggest that the airport security shambles syndrome is harming every country pretty well equally, from a marketing point of view, an enormous opportunity awaits the country that is prepared to work really hard at maintaining security and still make visitors feel less like criminals or cattle.
Tongue-in-cheek Eagles website
Independent Newspaper Company (The Inc) has launched a humorous website for its annual Eagle Print Awards. Created by King James Advertising, the 'couldn't care less' website includes the history, costs, entry forms, previous entries and the terms and conditions of the competition.
Dynamo Africa appoints Connie Motshumi to its board - Dynamo Africa
 Integrated marketing services company Dynamo Africa has appointed Connie Motshumi to its board. Motshumi joins Dynamo Africa as a non-executive director.
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Advertising | | Clients give Red Cherry gold star rating - Red Cherry Advertising
In an unsolicited survey, recently conducted by independent research house Objectivity, clients of Red Cherry Advertising proved highly enthusiastic in their ratings of the agency.
New TV licence campaign moves into brand building
The SABC Audience Services Division is launching a new, emotive advertising campaign for its TV Licences product this week. Created by Y&R, the campaign comprises television, radio, print and outdoor and positions TV licence holders as integral players in inspiring and building a winning nation.
KingJames innovates TV with kulula.com campaign - King James
 KingJames, newly appointed above-the-line agency for kulula.com, has delivered on the challenge to produce kulula.com-style innovation to launch the brand's new credit card on television.
Conference to focus on advertising that works
The keys to advertising effectiveness will be explored at Tony Koenderman's second annual Advertising Brainstorm conference on 10 October 2006. A panel of South African speakers of international standing will be examining aspects of the conference theme, "Advertising That Works", ranging from creativity to likeability, memorability and client-agency relations.
Zesty promotion from FCB Impact 361º for Savanna - FCB Cape Town
 A rather 'zesty' promotion for Distell brand, Savanna Dry Premium Cider, developed by the Cape Town office of FCB Impact 361º, has surpassed its objectives. Not only did the promotion stimulate more entries than targeted, the nature of the response from the public indicates that it resonated with them and strengthened their relationship with the brand.
The return of the Michelin Man
 TBWA\South Africa recently launched the new Michelin "Round the World"campaign on South African television, bringing back Bibendum, the Michelin Man, as he embarks on a worldwide adventure to emphasise the enduring performance (more than once around the world), shorter braking distance and overall safety of Michelin tyres.
AdWraps, Mall Media get spinning on a national scale with Dynascan - AdWraps Media
 Specialist outdoor and digital media company, AdWraps Media, the sole owners and distributors of the DynaScan spinning LED display unit, has gone into a joint venture with Mall Media to roll-out between 60 - 100 DynaScans in 20 - 30 shopping malls countrywide.
FCB Johannesburg, Galaxy team up for Mousson - FCB South Africa
 FCB Johannesburg's solution to the challenge of increasing sales while driving the functional benefits of the Mousson range of body lotions, on a limited budget, was to team up with Galaxy Jewellers to give away 18 rings in an SMS-based competition.
Don't take advantage of consumer credibility - ASA
A mailer sent out by Heritage Home & Leisure, which implies that the recipient is a winner, has been found to be misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of South Africa. The ASA found that the mailer, like similar materials from other advertisers, might mislead consumers into believing they've won a large cash prize. In fact, at best, they'll be entered into a draw. "Advertisers have to be clear and avoid taking advantage of the consumer's credibility," says Gail Schimmel, head of legal and regulatory affairs at the ASA.
All aboard Loeries 2006!
Look out for Bizcommunity.com's special Pre-Loeries ezine tomorrow, Friday 8 September 2006, with all the latest news about the creative industry's annual showcase: Loeries this year in Margate, 16 - 17 September... the awards... the parties... what to wear... latest programme... essential contact numbers... what to pack... Don't miss it! (And sorry for you if you're not going - even John Farquhar will be there this year!)
AMPS 2006 coming next week
To be released on Thursday, 14 September 2006, AMPS 2006 will include the Technical Report, Media by Demographics & Services and Media by LSM groups 1 - 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (for Total Adults). Also included is the Branded Data report for those media owners that contributed to the funding of Branded AMPS 2006. CDs will be available within 14 days of the release date. The cost is R684.00 incl VAT. Email saarf@saarf.co.za for the order form.
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| | | Making dreams a reality
 Y&R's new brand campaign for MTN uses images of different people doing various activities to illustrate that whether big, small, ambitious or modest, a call has the power to change lives, set new directions, or fulfil a simple need.
All Brand No Flakes polishes PG Glass - All Brand No Flakes
 All Brand No Flakes recently launched the new 60 second PG Glass TV commercial on South African screens. Produced and directed by Suburban Films, it highlights and celebrates the inseparable role of glass in our everyday life.
Coca-Cola helps market Joburg - Affinity Brands & Branding
The recently published book, Joburg! The Passion Behind a City, is testament to the fact that a lot is being done to ensure Joburg has a successful and positive future to look forward to. Leading the way is Coca-Cola, which has bought 100 copies to send overseas to help change perceptions.
SABC brand re-launches with new pay-off line
The SABC has just re-launched its brand and unveiled a new pay-off line, "Vuka! Sizwe!", in keeping with the television broadcaster's 2006/2007 strategy which focuses on the organisation as a model public service broadcaster.
The case for brands
[Dr Roger Sinclair] Chris Moerdyk is up in arms about the state of the marketing industry (Time to change the marketing rules). His current irritation has been triggered by the most recent clash between Vodacom and MTN over the Markinor/Sunday Times Top Brands supplement. In this case I don't think this is fair comment on the industry.
Permanent in-store promoters from R150 per day - Expanding Branding
 The newly formed The In-store Consultant Company (TICC) has announced an innovation to the promotions market which is designed to stand out from the general store clutter, as well as have a positive impact on the shopping environment.
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Cinema | | An international coup for The Video Lab - The Video Lab
The Video Lab has been invited as special guests to this year's IBC conference in Amsterdam (8 - 12 September 2006) to present its work on Tsotsi and other recent features to an international audience.
MTV "eats up" Bunny Chow
LONDON: MTV Films Europe (MTVFE) is boarding the South African film "Bunny Chow" by John Barker as co-producers and will assist Dv8 Films, through its new sales arm, Deviant Selling, in handling world sales. MTV will also provide a global marketing platform for the film in the territories it is released in.
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| | | Nando's goes Open Source
Nando's has revamped its ICT infrastructure and restaurant connectivity using Open Source in order to improve productivity. "The [previous] solution was not providing head office with accurate and reliable communications on a regular basis. This would often result in staff having to manually retrieve the missing information from each restaurant," explains Yossi Hasson, sales and marketing director at Synaq.
2010 needs telecoms infrastructure and planning
While most attention has been focused on building and upgrading of stadiums and other infrastructure for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, will there be sufficient telecoms capacity to handle the expected influx of visitors? All of the estimated several million visitors will need and want to make calls and the potential revenue for South Africa's mobile operators is massive, says Tim Courtenay, MD of Atio Telecom Services division.
Networks not educating public on MNP?
Only about a quarter of consumers and SMEs know about the imminent introduction of mobile number portability (MNP) in South Africa's cellular market, while 71% of corporate customers know what MNP is. That is one of the key findings to emerge from an independent study of the potential impact of MNP on the SA cellular market, commissioned by independent cellular service provider Nashua Mobile and conducted by World Wide Worx.
Clickatell raises stakes for global mobile messaging reach - Clickatell
Global mobile messaging operator, Clickatell, has announced that it offers its customers the widest global coverage for their mobile and multimodal messaging requirements. The company's messaging gateway now connects to 578 networks in 192 countries.
Wacom now in SA
The Johannesburg-based Ripple Effect Consulting is to act as local representatives for Wacom to further develop Wacom's sales and marketing in South Africa, it was announced on Monday, 4 September, 2006. Wacom is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pen tablets and interactive pen displays.
Low Fat offers affordable and comprehensive website hosting plans - Low Fat Digital Communications
Low Fat has created website hosting plans that can fulfil your on-going business requirements. Key features include no set-up fees, no minimum contract periods, and no waiting to update your website or email accounts.
Child obesity fuelled by unscrupulous Internet marketing
The International Obesity Taskforce has found that various Internet sites attract children with advertising games and bypass the stricter advertising standards in traditional media with respect to food and beverage marketing, reports IOL Technology. For more, click here.
SATSA conference available on webcast
Now Media Webcasting - a webcasting company based in Johannesburg, with business links in Canada and Australia - recently webcast all the speeches and highlights of the two-day 37th annual Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) Conference and AGM. By webcasting the event, members who were unable to attend can now view the broadcast over the Internet as a video on demand product, 24-hours a day, at www.nowmediawebcasting.co.za/clients/satsa_agm/index.asp.
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| | | The Learning Theatre explains SAP - ASAP - The Learning Theatre
 The Learning Theatre was recently approached by a large international petrochemical company to help them with the implementation of SAP.
The F Word: images of forgiveness - SoulCircle
A powerful photographic exhibition exploring the idea of forgiveness in the face of atrocity and telling the stories of victims, as well as perpetrators, opens at the Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg, on 30 August 2006.
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SoccerLife magazine announces its highest ABC figures since the magazine was launched in April 2004. SoccerLife was the first international male soccer/ lifestyle magazine to be launched in South Africa, and in association with FourFourTwo, the number 1 selling soccer magazine in the UK. The latest ABC figures are something to boast about.
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| | | Back to back music in Cape Town... - Gearhouse SA
 The City of Cape Town was overflowing with great musicians over the weekend of 25 - 28 August 2006. On Friday evening, planned to coincide with the end of woman's month, gospel went big with the Mitchell's Plain group "Covenant woman", followed by the famous and much adored gospel diva CeCe Winans. The venue: His People's Church, the technical supplier: Gearhouse Cape Town.
The sounds of Jimmy Dludlu - LP Unlimited Productions
 Morula was set alight by the sounds of Jimmy Dludlu on 19 August 2006. Subcontracted by Vee's DJ stable, LP Unlimited provided the sound and backline for the jazz pioneer.
Coca-Cola dome voted best live music venue - Coca-Cola dome
 Johannesburg's Coca-Cola dome has been voted best live music venue in the 2006 The Star 'Your Choice' Awards.
Tentra concludes share deal with management and staff - Loudfire
 Tentra, a company specialising in the manufacture and sale of freestyle (Bedouin) tents and canopies, has successfully concluded a share deal that sees the transfer of 45% of its shares into the hands of management and staff, and puts black ownership of the company at around 9%.
SABC Education Baba Indaba launches in Durban - Baba Indaba
 Following the success of the Cape Town SABC Education Baba Indaba, South Africa's leading pregnancy and parenting expo has announced that it is completing its trilogy of expos and will be in Durban 27 - 29 April 2007.
Standard Bank honours women with a celebratory lunch - Loudfire
 Standard Bank honoured the women in its organisation with a belated lunchtime celebration of Women's Day on Friday, 25 August 2006, at the Johannesburg Zoo. The bank, which elected to postpone the event until its CEO Jacko Maree was available to address the occasion, appointed events, parties and experiences company Loudfire to produce the affair.
Motoring madness heading for Joburg
 High-octane car chases, outrageous stunts, explosive events and hilarious commentary are on their way to Johannesburg early next year, when Jeremy Clarkson will take centre stage along with some of the most spectacular cars in the world for MPH '07.
Africa Unite comes to SA in 2007
Rita Marley, on behalf of The Bob & Rita Marley Foundations, has announced that in February 2007, Africa Unite 2007 will come to South Africa. Through a series of benefit concerts, symposiums, fund raisers and events in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg, Africa Unite 2007 will encourage peace, education and empowerment for youth in Africa, while reinforcing the significance of Bob Marley's Songs of Freedom to manifest change throughout the world. For more, go to www.bobmarley.com/africaunite07/.
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Exhibitions | | New trend in exhibitions - Succeed
A new and very popular trend has surfaced in the exhibition field that is turning a visit there into an experience - The Speakers Corner is a dedicated open space where speakers can share valuable information with visitors.
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Intiem! is a new Afrikaans magazine being launched quarterly by Media in Africa, aimed at married Afrikaans-speaking women who want to spice things up in the bedroom and written from a Christian point of view.
Pam Golding's top agents offer insight into ICON readers - The Publishing Partnership
 The Publishing Partnership recently undertook innovative video research on behalf of Pam Golding Properties to find out about ICON magazine's high nett worth readers.
New voice for businesswomen
 The Businesswoman's Association (BWA) is launching BWA Magazine today, Friday, 8 September 2006, in an effort to empower women in business by providing them with cutting edge business information. The magazine will be published every two months by trade publishing house Absolute Media and will initially be distributed to members of the BWA.
New research shows Life magazine is well read and highly influential - The Publishing Partnership
 Independent research conducted earlier this year on Life Healthcare's customer publication, Life magazine, which has an audited circulation of 90 000 in the LSM 9 - 12 group, showed that 97% of respondents said they read more than half of Life while 94% take it home (from the hospital where they receive it) to family and friends.
Huge entry for Bosal Classic Car Africa Festival - Action Publications
 The Bosal Classic Car Africa Festival at the WesBank Raceway in Germiston this weekend (9 - 10 September 2006) has attracted over 300 entries including a 20-car contingent from Cape Town and several other entrants from across southern Africa.
Zoo versus Krew - battle of men's weeklies is on
 UpperCase Media (UCM), publishers of FHM and heat, will be launching weekly men's lifestyle magazines ZooWeekly and Afrikaans version Zoo Weekliks on 24 October 2006, with a combined total print run of 85 000 copies. World Report Media is also launching its men's weekly Krew in October.
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| | | 37 witnesses at SABC inquiry
The commission of inquiry investigating the SABC's use of independent political analysts has finished hearing evidence after a final round of submissions this week. According to a statement issued by Zwelakhe Sisulu and Advocate Gilbert Marcus SC on Thursday, 7 September 2006, a total of 37 witnesses appeared before the commission, of whom 32 were from the SABC.
Countdown to Vodacom national Journalist of the Year Awards
The regional winners for the 2006 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have all now been announced, and the countdown has started for 29 October 2006, where the national Journalist of the Year winner, as well as the Editor's Choice, will be revealed at an evening event at Vodaworld.
Murphy Morobe appointed Kagiso Media CEO
 Murphy Morobe will be leaving his current post as deputy director general in the Presidency to become the CEO of Kagiso Media and current CEO Roger Jardine will become chairman of Kagiso Media and an executive director of Kagiso Trust Investments - all appointments with effect from 1 November 2006. This was announced earlier this week by Johnson Njeke, deputy chairman of Kagiso Media and Group MD of Kagiso Trust Investments (KTI).
Empowering the recognition of empowerment - Top Companies Publishing
 On 9 November 2006, the Top Empowerment Awards will salute the winners of both the Impumelelo Top Empowerment Companies 2006 Awards and the Top Women in Business & Government 2006 Awards. The new format makes way for a more streamlined and fine-tuned process of recognising the best empowerment players in South Africa.
Eugene Saldanha mourned
The death of former Print Media SA general manager, Eugene Saldanha, over the weekend was a loss to the industry, shocked friends and colleagues said yesterday, Monday, 4 September 2006, after learning of his tragic death.
Presidents Award for Dorah Sitole
Dorah Sitole has been one of only four recipients - out of 25 nominated chefs - to receive the highest accolade at this year's inaugural South African Presidents Awards, in recognition of outstanding contribution to, and continually striving for, the betterment of the South African hospitality industry. Sitole is food editor of True Love magazine and has been a presenter on the Ready-Steady-Cook show on SABC 3, the Spice Route on e.tv and Tastic Rice "Sikhule Sonke" on SABC 1.
Double win for M&G Oilgate team
The Mail & Guardian reports that its Stefaans Brümmer and Sam Sole, together with former staffer Wisani wa ka Ngobeni, have been named joint winners of the Media Institute of Southern Africa's (MISA) John Manyarara Investigative Journalism Award for 2006, as well as the winners of the print news category for print news at the southern and northern regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year 2006 awards. Both awards are for their series of reports on the Oilgate scandal. For more, click here.
New award to honour impartial coverage
The Africa Free Media Foundation (AFMF) and World Free Press Institute (WFPI) are accepting nominations for the AFMF/WFPI Trophy for Impartial Coverage Awards from media outlets and regional press freedom groups, reports Journalism.co.za. The deadline is 30 September 2006. For more, click here.
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| | | Message in a disco ball
The Citizen has celebrated its 30th year of publishing by unveiling the world's largest disco ball in the Melrose Arch Courtyard in Johannesburg on 7 September 2006.
Beeld reader unearths five year holiday in treasure hunt - Beeld
 Earlier this month, five Beeld readers had an opportunity to win amazing beach holidays. Differentiating the leading Afrikaans daily newspaper's competition was a prize that went beyond a mere holiday - an all-expenses paid month long getaway every year, for five years.
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| | | Cape-based ICT company lands large Australian contract - White Wall Web
 White Wall Web (WWW), a Cape-based web database application development company, has announced that it has signed a deal to roll out its RFS software to the RE/MAX real estate franchise group in Australia, which covers 63 countries through almost 120 000 associates in nearly 6000 offices.
Habari Media ventures into Nigeria - Habari Media
Habari Media, the online sales division for MSN Africa, recently opened its representative office in Lagos, Nigeria, after increasing demands for non-traditional advertising mediums from Nigerian businesses.
An innovation in living - the Splice Riviera Development - JD Internet Consulting
JD Consulting has launched a new web site for the Splice Riviera Development, which embodies a new way of city living where everything comes together in a new and energetic fusion, offering security and comfort in an urban lifestyle.
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| | | Flying high
 Global aerial banner specialists Hobs Banners International launched its South African operation by flying a Castle Lager banner measuring 1500m2 (30m x 50m) at the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier this past weekend over the FNB Stadium.
Tapping into the soccer spectator market
 With exclusive access to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) fixtures list, consisting of all the games, matches, tournaments and when specific teams are playing, Primedia Activation's new sales and marketing partnership with Go To The Game (GTTG) has resulted in packages that target soccer spectators at stadiums countrywide.
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Production | | Terraplane brings Vida E Caffe to Loeries - Terraplane
For your morning after the night before kickstart, Terraplane brings you Vida E Caffe's mobile unit.
A first for Waterfront Post - Condor Cape Town
 2K Digital Intermediate tik awareness commercial finished on Quantel iQ at Waterfront Post. Directed by Ronnie Williams of Big Bang Stunts and Effects, the commercial is a powerful depiction of the consequences of tik addiction. The ad shows a young girl being coerced into taking tik, victimised, abused, attacked, raped and discarded.
Moneypenny grows services to SA film industry
Moneypenny, niche financial services provider to the film and entertainment industry, has recently opened new offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, appointed Betty Murray as operations manager, and sold a 45% stake to local BEE investment company Mazole Holdings. Says Moneypenny CEO Jane Corden, "In the two years we have been operating in South Africa, our brand has been well-established, and we are now ready to take it to the next level."
Register online now for the 2006 Sithengi Film and Television Market - Sithengi Film and Television Market
The Sithengi Film & TV Market, the business component of the CTWCF, is currently in its 11th year and takes place at the Artscape from Thursday, 16 November 2006, to Saturday, 18 November.
Bioscope's Jerome Pikwane wins a Gold Pendoring Award - Bioscope Films
 Director Jerome Pikwane's Metro FM commercial for Network BBDO won gold at the Pendoring Awards last Friday night.
SABC "Vuka Sizwe" enhanced by Sphere Animation - Sphere Animation Studio
Due to flight on small screens across the country towards the end of August, SABC's commercial entitled "Vuka Sizwe" (Nation Arise), is a feast of enhanced visuals. The illusions, enhancements and manipulations of these images are proudly created and produced by the artists and animators of Sphere Animation Studio.
Creative Vision wins Gold in America - Creative Vision
 Creative Vision's 3D animated bird-like creature soars to new heights by winning Gold in America's Dusk Till Dawn International Film Festival.
Terraplane and Volcano keep the wheels turning for Yokohama - Terraplane
 The new Yokohama Tyres TV commercial uses wooden wheels to show that, in comparison, anything else seems primitive.
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| | | Jazz man, Morabo Morojele, to promote book at VC Netwox - Vulindlela Communications
To most jazz enthusiasts, Morabo Morojele is just a fantastic drummer. What they may not know is that the man is also a keen academic with degrees from the London School of Economics and the Institute of Social Sciences in The Hague, and that he has taught at university level.
New president for PRISA
 Mixael de Kock, APR, has been elected national president and Victor Sibeko, CPRP, president elect, the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) announced on Monday, 4 September 2006. Sibeko will deputise for De Kock - a PRISA member for more than 25 years - during his term of office, before assuming the presidency during the second term of 2008.
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| | | Worldspace debuts in movie
WorldSpace Satellite Radio had made its movie debut in one of Bollywood's most awaited Hindi movies for 2006, Lage Raho Munna Bhai- a sequel to the 2004 super hit Munnabhai M.B.B.S. The story concerns a bad boy falling in love with the voice of a high-spirited radio jockey from WorldSpace's Radio Jhankaar.
East Coast Radio's 'Get a Life' goes bigger and better - East Coast Radio
 "East Coast Radio's Get a Life competition is back and bigger than ever," says station CEO, Trish Taylor. At the time of its first run in 2004, the competition was the biggest promotion in the history of South African radio, with a lucky winner receiving the keys to a luxury home in KwaZulu-Natal valued at more than R2.2 million.
Heart 104.9 moves Mars and Ford around
"The reshuffle of the jocks is sure to be welcomed by listeners," says Heart 104.9 CEO, Gavin Meiring: Stan Mars will be moving from his weekday 10pm - 2am slot back to his 9am - 12pm Monday to Friday slot and Clarence Ford is moving from his weekly 9am - 12pm slot to the 6am - 10pm slot five days a week.
Own-branded radio station for wine estate
Spier Radio, which went live on 1 September 2006, offers Spier shuttle passengers a personalised broadcast en-route to various places, giving them cultural and historical reports, music, and valuable tourist information.
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| | | How to prevent Joe Blogg packing for Perth
Annual organisational climate surveys to ascertain employee satisfaction levels could stem South Africa's massive drain on skilled workers and executives, which is nearing a state of crisis. Employers need to get to grips with what their workers want out of their jobs, says Hilton Brown, CEO of Adcorp Talent Resourcing (ATR).
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| | | Tailor-made research solutions - Bateleur Research Solutions
Customising research solutions to match the specific needs of each individual research project has been the sole focus of Bateleur Research Solutions for the past 18 years. This focus has been made effective by applying the experience and passion of Bateleur's shareholders to each and every project, with every project managed by at least one shareholder.
Brand Scan establishes Yamaha 'switching triggers' - Volcano Group
 Brand Scan, a leading video insights company and division within the Volcano Group, was recently requested to assist Yamaha motorcycles in identifying strengths and weaknesses in its approach to retail sales and marketing.
Mobile technologies can boost SMEs
Small businesses in South Africa are struggling to get to grips with advanced new mobile technologies, despite the advantages they offer, according to the latest findings of the Mobility 2006 research project conducted by World Wide Worx and backed by First National Bank (FNB), Virgin Mobile and Verizon Business.
Creativity through consumer research - Bateleur Research Solutions
The infamous focus group certainly has its place in the research methodology toolbox, but has sadly been abused by researchers and clients alike for decades now. Most marketing executives and all advertising professionals will have heard the myth that "consumers can't be creative". What this really means is that consumers can't be creative in a focus group. And here's why...
It's no longer all about the money for black talent in South Africa - Consumer Insight Agency
While South African corporates continue to fight the war for black talent in South Africa, new research from the Consumer Insight Agency (c.i.a.) into what's motivating this group is paving the way for more successful recruitment and retention.
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| | | Woolies unveils beauty makeover
Woolworths is introducing some of the world's most wanted and best-known beauty and hair care brands in keeping with its promise to bring the local market the best the world has to offer. A number of the brands will be available exclusively in South Africa at selected stores around the country.
It's time for Pick 'n Play
After more than a year of research and preparation, Pick 'n Pay has launched a new digital and mobile music download service called Pick 'n Play, it was confirmed on Thursday, 6 September 2006. The retailer has signed agreements with Sony BMG, Universal and EMI, and a number of local and international music labels to provide over one million music tracks, ringtones, airtime, mobile games and mobile content at discounted prices through www.picknplay.co.za.
Clothing quota raising more questions than answers
[Chris Moerdyk] From a marketing point of view, the agreement between the South African and Chinese governments to restrict clothing imports into this country for the next two years raises a lot of questions and will inevitably not lead to any sort of plausible answers. Purist marketers - they're the one's who don't have shares in local clothing manufacturing companies - will argue that trying to invigorate this country's flagging garment manufacturing industry by restricting imports is simply playing with marketing fire.
Retailers call for suspension of Chinese import quotas
South Africa's six largest clothing retailers - Edcon, Truworths, Woolworths, Foschini, Pepkor and Mr Price - are calling for an urgent and immediate suspension to the Chinese import quota implementation to stop the chaos and cost that this process is already causing, according to a statement issued to the press on Wednesday, 6 September 2006.
Gateway health club to boost visitor flow
A R67 million expansion is under way at Gateway Theatre of Shopping to house a state-of-the-art Virgin Active health club for residents and workers in the fast-growing north Durban node around Umhlanga Ridge and the new town centre there, in order to boost visitor flow.
Spier releases new vintage wines
The new vintage wines in the Spier Private Collection range can be cellared for up to 14 years. The range, presented in new packaging to reflect the inherent craftsmanship, includes a Chenin Blanc 2005, Viognier 2005 and Sauvignon Blanc 2006; and a Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, all of vintage 2004.
Triple treat for yoghurt lovers
Parmalat has introduced three new variants - Banana Custard, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Coconut Biscuit - to its low fat smooth yoghurt range, available in 6 x 100g multipacks. "The South African yoghurt market is booming, growing by 14% year on year, according to AC Nielsen. The smooth yoghurt category in particular, accounts for 52% of the total yoghurt market," says Charmelle Magill, Parmalat marketing manager: yoghurts and desserts. "However, we have found that there was a need for flavour innovation in this category."
Personal air conditioner in a can
Scientists at FranceMed Pharma in the UK have come up with Magicool, a safe, atomised instant cooling spray which is self-chilled and works without refrigeration, delivering a micro-fine ready chilled water-based spray even if the canister is left to stand in the hottest weather. Magicool is available in South Africa at all leading pharmacies through Jeral Distributors.
Sri Lankan single origin tea for SA
The grower-owned, single origin Sri Lankan tea brand Dilmah is now available at Pick 'n Pay stores nationwide. The Dilmah Gourmet Selection includes Ceylon Supreme, Earl Grey Tea and Breakfast Tea, in packs of 50 tea bags at R45.95 per unit and in a case configuration of 12 units. The Dilmah Premium range is available in three pack sizes of 26, 50 or 100 and should sell for R8.99, R15.99 and R19.99 respectively. The range is available in a case configuration of 24 units. The Dilmah Premium Loose Leaf Tea is available in a case configuration of 12 x 250g units for R25.99 per unit.
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Sales | | Increasing productivity and achieving sales goals
[Peter Gilbert] Most businesses can identify with a simple operating rule of thumb: "20% of our salespeople bring in 80% of our sales." Yet this infamous rule actually describes a normal curve or random distribution of top, average and poor sales performers, and there are as many poor performers as strong performers. If the top salespeople of a sales force produce a substantial proportion of total sales, there is an immense opportunity for productivity increases.
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| | | Exclusive comedy sitcom for e.tv
e.tv new comedy show, How I Met Your Mother, is exclusive to the free-to-air channel and will be broadcast for the first time in South Africa on Sunday 17 September at 7.30pm. Produced by CBS, it has been lauded in the USA as one of the funniest shows in recent years.
Survivor SA stats substantiate hype
The Survivor South Africa launch show ARs and website statistics, released by Oracle Airtime Sales on Thursday, 7 September 2006, substantiate the huge interest that Survivor SA has generated. The South African version of the hit reality show launched last Sunday, 3 September, amid much expectation and hype.
Time for a morning cuppa...
House of Coffees teams up with e.tv from 18 September 2006 on Morning Edition to interview South African personalities in different House of Coffees stores around Johannesburg for the next three months. The interviews will centre around the House of Coffees payoff line, "A story in every cup", allowing each personality to tell their story.
The process of dealing with problems
The SABC 2 television documentary series Molato ke eng?, which addresses conflict in the family, has been inspired by life and real stories of South Africa. The purpose of the show is to inform, educate and empower viewers - not to solve the problem but show the process of dealing with different problems.
MultiChoice applies for licence
In its commercial satellite and subscription broadcast licence submission to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) last week, MultiChoice focused on demonstrating that the company is able to operate a satellite and subscription business.
Show for local green thumbs
 In response to audience demand for a local gardening programme, The Home Channel debuted a new, weekly gardening show last week, presented by South African landscape designer and gardener Juanita Knox. Home Grown focuses on landscaping and show gardens, allowing viewers to enjoy the "how to "of gardening while providing examples of established gardens.
New offices for Oracle Airtime Sales
Oracle Airtime Sales is moving from Hendrik Verwoerd Drive to new offices at 271 Oak Avenue, Randburg, 2194. Moving starts 8 September 2006, with Oracle resident at its new premises by 11 September. The contact numbers remain unchanged: tel +27 (0)11 686 6005 and fax +27 (0)11 329 5045.
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People on the move | | M-Net appoints Joseph Hundah as operations director to new business unit - more info
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| | Events to diarise | Long form animation National Electronic Media Institute of SA - Johannesburg, 11 September
World experts to give a ten week diploma course on long form animation - a first for Africa - largely underwritten by NEMISA. | | | COMSA 6th Annual Conference COMSA - Pretoria, 14 September
The Communication Students' Association of South Africa (COMSA) Annual Conference will be hosting the discussion on the role and impact of communication towards the development of 2010 World Cup. | | | Vega open day Vega Brand Communications School - Jozi, CT and DBN, 16 September
Find out more about Vega's specialist programmes in branding and check out the impressive facilities, equipment and student work that will be on display. | | | ‘Meet the CEO’ masterclasses 2006 EventWorX - Dbn & Jhb, 18 September / Jhb & Pta, 23 October / Jhb; Ct & Pe, 2 November
The seminars are hosted by Standard Bank and "BigNews for the Business Owner" and are based on the book "Meet the CEOs", a publication that has profiled entrepreneurs who have turned brands such as Spur, Grey Worldwide, Cashbuild and Grindrod into household names. | | | DMA industry update - Johannesburg, 21 September
Calling all direct marketers - please join the board of the DMA for an update on our new industry body and our planned activities, sponsored and hosted by the SA Post Office. | | | Business writing IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 21 September
If your business demands a lot of business writing, and you would like to know more about written communication in business, we will show you, through practical methods how to communicate clearly and simply, making sure your reader immediately understands your message - and acts on it. | | | Soul writing The Write Co - Johannesburg, 23 September
Energise your writing! | | | UPSA September 2006 event UPSA-SA - Johannesburg, 27 September
The United Professional Sales Association invite members and guests to attend the September event. | | | Short programme certificate in voice artistry Oakfields College - Johannesburg, 27 September / Pretoria, 4 October
This programme is designed to give you a thorough grounding in the essentials of presenting, voice-overs for advertisements or videos as well as public speaking & speechcraft. | | | Business networking i-network - Midrand, 28 September
A professional business networking organization that hosts events offering the opportunity to meet with new business contacts, leads, clients and potential customers. | | |
| | Upcoming events | World-class customer service Dale Carnegie Training - Johannesburg, 11 September Essentials of newspaper management Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Management - Grahamstown, 11 September Essentials of newspaper management Rhodes University - Grahamstown, 11 September 10th Highway Africa Conference Highway Africa - Grahamstown, 11 September Writing a powerful South African film The Writing Studio - Cape Town, 12 September Animation masterclass The National Electronic Media Institute of SA - Johnannesburg, 12 September Caxton Magazines VITAL statistics launch Caxton Magazines - Johannesburg, 12 September High impact presenations Dale Carnegie - Johannesburg, 12 September Writers write The Write Co - Sandton, 12 September Sales & customer care IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 12 September | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Account Managers - Cape Town
Account managers required for growing IT marketing consultancy in Cape Town. If you have marketing experience in the IT industry - call us now! read more
| Operations Manager - Cape Town (CBD)
Blue chip company is on the look out for an individual with a business and financial acumen, someone who is both hands on and analytical in strategy implementation. read more
| PR Account Executive - Johannesburg/Jukskei Park
Small ICT PR agency looking for account executive to assist account manager/director. Must have previous PR experience, preferable in the ICT industry. Contract for 2 months. read more
| DTP Operator - Johannesburg
Ad agency requires permanent half-day DTP Operator. Must be experienced (3-4 years +) and competent in Freehand, Photoshop & InDesign. Design skills are NOT neccessary, so 'designers' please do not apply. read more
| Network Engineer - Cape Town
An experienced network engineer is required for a leading South African company to support their call centre IT infrastrucutre. read more
| Software Developer - Cape Town
A leading South African technology company supplying revenue management systems to local authorities. An exciting opportunity exists for a talented software developer at our Cape Town office. read more
| Graphic Designer/Artist - Randburg
Are you a creative, talented, dynamic graphic designer looking for a place to strut your stuff? A TV production company is looking for designers to work with an award-winning team. read more
| Franchise Brand Manager - Johannesburg
Successful optometry company requires franchise brand manager to help build a retail franchise business. Degree, own transport and relevent experience required. Remuneration negotiable depending on experience. read more
| Sales Consultant - Edenvale
Experienced sales consultant required to promote print format known as pocketmedia. Full product training offered. Own vehicle essential. Sales experience in the print industry highly advantageous. Computer literate. read more
| Internal Sales Executive - Johannesburg (city)
Are you target driven, self-motivated and keen to join an international company? Dynamic signage importer and wholesaler require the services of an upbeat and qualified sales rep. read more
| Bookkeeper - Print - Jhb North
Dynamic promotional printing company in need of a bookkeeper. Be responsible for creditors, debtors, payroll, bank recons and management accounts. Must have working experience on Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll. read more
| Mid-weight Conceptual Art Director - Cape Town
Do you have a sharp conceptual mind and experience in an ATL environment? Our client is looking for a brilliant art director who is able to work strategically TTL. read more
| Promotions/Campaign Manager - Morningside
Agency seeks promotions/campaign manager with 2-3 years experience. Candidate must be computer literate, have strong communication, planning and organisation skills, be a team player and have own transport. read more
| Senior Account Executive - Johannesburg, Houghton
Work closely with AMs, ensuring smooth plan execution. Independently client and media liaising. Excellent written and verbal skills. Minimum 3 years PR consultancy experience, need not apply without. read more
| Digital Strategist/Writer - Cape Town
Strategic and conceptual resource to work on a range of digital projects, from SI Swimwear to Sanlam Investment Management. read more
| Key Accounts Manager - Johannesburg & Pretoria
Are you self-motivated? Good with people? Keen to work on your own? Then read further... read more
| Jnr Traffic/Production Controller - Bryanston
Required by a blue-chip corporate company to work closely with the creative team, suppliers & clients to ensure the smooth running & professional delivery of design projects from start to finish. read more
| Retail DTP/Designers - East Rand
In-house retail advertising division seeks DTP operators with some design experience to join their team asap. Must have experience working on a fast-paced retail account. read more
| New Business Developer - Rivonia
Are you a hotshot new business developer? Know where the business action is? Know how to open those doors - and keep them open? Strong relationship and negotiation skills? read more
| Senior Credit Controller - Ad Agency - Cape Town
Large buzzing ad agency is looking for a special and experienced credit controller to join their financial team. Plenty of opportunity for development, lovely working environment. read more
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