| No Comment |  MIPCOM, the world’s audiovisual content market, is currently underway in Cannes, France. Platypus Productions partner Stanley Edwards and development producer Anthony Wayment are Bizcommunity.com’s eyes and ears again this year and will be compiling daily reports for our ezine. MIPCOM is the global content event for co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content across all platforms. It provides the key decision-makers in the TV, digital and audiovisual content industry with the only forum to network, discover future trends and trade content rights on a global level. With their focus on branded (advertising-funded) content, Stan and Anthony are searching for new client opportunities and preparing for industry report backs in Cape Town on Friday, October 27 and Johannesburg on Thursday, November 2 – look out for further details on Bizcommunity closer to the time. Some of the sessions they’re attending include reports on advertiser-funded and integrated programming that details the most successful shows of this type around the world, who is producing and funding them, and what have the producers learned from this experience, as well as case studies of some of the world’s best branded content. Their blogs and podcasts can also be viewed daily on their website: www.platypusblog.com.
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | New MD for Y&R Johannesburg
Woman GM for SABC Western Cape office
National Geographic to showcase SA across Europe
O'Connor exits the Good Hope fast lane
SAA - destination Jupiter
Steven Stuart appointed MD of Forecourt Media
Founding editor resigns from blunt
Thumbs up for M-Net on its 20th birthday
Survivor's Gareth turns brand ambassador
Finalists for first Pica Editor of the Year Award announced
Good Hope lines up for summer
The wicked nature of strategy
Maria Phillips the new Mindshare CEO
Sports Illustrated goes Afrikaans
Conundrum: launch of a challenging title
Teeing off with Business Day
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Marketing | | Activating the Xbox
 Primedia Activation, the interactive consumer marketing arm of Primedia @ Home, is assisting Microsoft with the launch of the eagerly awaited latest gaming console to hit South Africa's shores - the Xbox 360. Says Karen Willson, GM of Primedia Activation, "Promoting this type of product demands an interactive environment, not only to generate product awareness, but also to encourage interested parties to trial the product in an informal, no-strings-attached environment."
Deepak Chopra seminar around the corner
On 15 November 2006, Deepak Chopra will redefine the purpose of a business and highlight why the soul of the company is the underlying force behind healthy profits. Over 400 senior-level delegates from the corporate and public sectors all over southern Africa are expected to see and hear how three key loyalty constituencies (employees, customers, and investors) can drive profit and inspire employees to unimaginable success.
The wicked nature of strategy
 [Rita Larisma] Every now and again you come across an idea that sets you free. I recently experienced this gasp of fresh air when I read an article by Jeanne Liedtka called 'Strategy as Design'. Liedtka argues "the belief in the ideal of the one right strategy can stifle creativity, cause myopia, and paralyse organisational decision processes".
How to buy more time - Actuate
 [Grace Harding] The battle inside the agency has begun. Guns loaded - aim and fire. It's client service against creative, traffic against everyone and the client is not budging. Oh! Oh!... Now what?
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Advertising | | New MD for Y&R Johannesburg
Y&R Johannesburg announced the resignation of MD Tracy Nethersole and the appointment of Melanie Behan as her replacement on Friday, 6 October 2006.
New identity for specialist advertising agency - Aristos Marketing
Cape Town-based advertising and brand building agency, Aristos Marketing, has donned a new jacket to reflect its strong position in and focus on the FMCG market. Now known as Brand Key, the agency will increase its existing focus on this particular category and bring its new pay-off line "releasing potential" to bear to the benefit of its client base.
Makhulu Polane boosts brand positioning - Black Khaki
 The annual 'Makhulu Polane' t-shirt design competition is open for entries. This brand awareness campaign has been created by Black Khaki for its client Big Blue and launched online through the Cherryflava Media Company.
SAA - destination Jupiter
The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) (TJDR) has been appointed as the advertising agency for South African Airways (SAA). The account, worth more than R100 million in billings, was won in a pitch involving some of the country's largest agencies. Meanwhile, Two Tone has been awarded the airline's design agency account.
Viewers win when broadcasters accept advertising-funded programming
 [Stanley Edwards] At Platypus Productions, we believe that entertainment is going through a seismic shift. Consequently, so is advertising. Consider the iPod: Let's say you've got a thousand songs on your iPod, which is a totally portable device compatible with almost any amplifying system. Why would you turn on the radio and be subjected to constant adverts, songs you might not want to hear and a radio personality you might find annoying?
Getty Images' latest Edit magazine and webzine out now - Gallo Images
Edit 6 by Getty Images, aimed at the needs and interests of professionals working in advertising, design, film production, newspapers, magazines and book publishing, can be downloaded now as a free webzine.
Kulula flights in malls
 BOO! Alternative Media Communications was appointed by King James and Nota Bene to manage the launch of Kulula.com's new credit card across a national footprint of shopping malls. In true Kulula.com style, the campaign embodied satire and originality.
Jonathan Cohen - a month or two in the life of! - Cinergy
 Sadly, there was no time for a Loeries weekend break, as director Jonathan Cohen at Cinergy kept his producer Melanie Curtis on the run with a whirlwind schedule.
ACA introduces HR forum
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has launched a Human Resources (HR) Forum that will focus on staff welfare issues, made up of experienced HR directors from among ACA members.
New D&AD Global Awards entry system
D&AD recently announced a new and enhanced bespoke entry system for its highly respected Global Awards 2007. The new system, exclusive to D&AD, will ensure a more comprehensive and efficient experience for D&AD's tens of thousands of entrants.
International delegates at AMASA workshop
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) recently held its 2006 workshop at Little Switzerland in the Drakensberg, and for the first time ever, five international delegates attended.
Fuel Ad Network appoints Sentient Communications - Fuel Ad Network
Online advertising network Fuel Ad Network has appointed Sentient Communications to develop its on- and offline PR strategy. Fuel Ad Network, which recently launched in Cape Town, is part of the global online marketing group, Deal Group Media plc.
FCB Johannesburg presents car to childcare centre - FCB South Africa
 FCB Johannesburg has presented a motor car to Hugh's Haven in Yeoville, Johannesburg. The agency has adopted this childcare centre as part of its corporate social outreach programme.
Maria Phillips the new Mindshare CEO
Media specialist Mindshare has appointed Maria Phillips as its CEO; she replaces Mike Nussey, who left in February 2006. Phillips brings a wealth of experience in formulating and implementing consumer strategies for FMCG companies such as National Brands, SABMiller, Gemini and Cadbury.
Billboard upping the ante
Ogilvy Johannesburg's billboard campaign for the launch of the new Audi Q7 makes a playful reference to a competing brand while aiming to position the sports utility vehicle in a league of its own. The billboard campaign was devised to complement Audi's existing TV and print campaign.
Initiative Media now in Mother City
Marc Taback, MD of Initiative Media, has realised his dream of opening up an office in the Mother City: full service media agency Initiative Media Cape Town is ready for business, with Quinton Jones as media director, Angela Maclean appointed to media strategist and Denise de Wet as senior media buyer. Initiative Media Cape Town handles all Lowe Bull Cape Town media business and has just been awarded the TBWA Fusion media planning business.
Ad agency adopts Alexandra school
In Net#work BBDO's second foray into assisting the MC Weiler Primary School in Alexandra Township, the agency's 80-strong creative staff arrived at the school en mass recently to plant much-needed grass over the entire playground. Earlier in 2006, Net#work placed a solar panel billboard in school grounds which supplies enough 'free' electricity to feed over 1000 children.
Makeover for CTM Big Big Sale
Ireland/Davenport's Big Big Sale "Neighbour's Bathroom" TV commercial is the agency's second undertaking for retail brand CTM since being awarded the business in July 2006. Comments Ireland/Davenport strategic director Priniven Pillay, "Bob and Nige have done an excellent job for the brand... However, the progression of the CTM product offering into the likes of sanitary-ware, basins, cabinets and taps meant we needed more flexibility than Bob and Nige offered."
Book now for annual AMASA event
Ticket sales are now open for the Advertising Media Association of South Africa's annual fund-raising event for various children's charities on Thursday, 26 October 2006, at Taboo Nightclub in Sandton, principally sponsored by SABC Airtime Sales and Oracle Airtime Sales. This year, AMASA is challenging members of the advertising and marketing industry to embrace their alter egos with a "P" party theme and bring along a Christmas present. Tickets - which include entry, dinner and drinks vouchers - cost R135.00 for AMASA members and R185.00 for non-members; contact Lisa Chamier on tel +27 (0)11 280 3046 or email chamierl@johncom.co.za.
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| | | The SA Brand Custodian Survey - make your opinion count - Kemistry
Kemistry and Vega, the Brand Communications School, have announced the SA Brand Custodian Survey to the business community. The survey is a five-year research project, designed to measure the relative importance that brand custodians assign to topical brand management issues in practice in South Africa.
The fearless conference on internal brand development - The Fearless Executive
Leading brand integration agency and internal brand development pioneers, The Fearless Executive, hosted an internal branding and employee engagement forum in partnership with accredited training provider AMC this week in Johannesburg.
Survivor's Gareth turns brand ambassador
 Popular doctor turned actor Gareth Tjasink, known for his stint as the Archers Aqua hottie, a brief appearance on Egoli and more recently as a Survivor South Africa contestant, has been announced as the face and spokesperson for 35050, tying in with the wireless data services and products developer and provider's recent re-launch.
Tyre dealership re-brands for clarity
Continental Tyre South Africa has launched a nationwide re-branding campaign for its independent Conti Partner tyre dealerships which has already been completed in 25 stores around the country. A further 120 are still to be finalised.
Sony Ericsson unveils new brand identity
 Coinciding with its fifth anniversary celebration, Sony Ericsson yesterday, Monday, 2 October 2006, began the roll out of its new look for its global mobile phone brand, designed by global brand consultancy Wolff Olins. Based on a simple core concept and a new colourful execution, the "liquid identity" is wrapped within a message that focuses on the individual and their feelings for what Sony Ericsson's products, accessories and applications enable them to do.
Ingwe 'pockets' Mellow-Wood Brandy for Distell - FCB South Africa
 Durban-based emerging market specialist agency, Ingwe Communications, has 'pocketed' another successful Mellow-Wood Brandy promotion for brand owner, Distell, with the conclusion of the fifth season of the 'Mellow-Wood Inter Tavern Pool Challenge'.
A real chill-out lounge
Thor Ice is currently constructing South Africa's first Ice Lounge, to be located at the V&A Waterfront from November 2006 for a four-month period. Over the last five years, the company has been using ice carving and frozen product inserts for branding and product display. This experience and passion had lead to seeing their medium being leveraged to its full capacity. For more info, go to www.icelounge.co.za.
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Cinema | | Another Emmy for SA - A Lion's Trail roars
 NEW YORK: South African documentary A Lion's Trail walked off with the Emmy for "the most outstanding cultural and artistic programming", one of the most prestigious awards given by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at the 27th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards held towards the end of September 2006 in New York - the first time a South African film has won in this category.
Student takes a bite out of SL/Apple Mac competition
 Natasja Fourie, a first year visual communication student at the AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town, recently walked away with top honours in the SL/Apple Mac Film competition for her experiential film, "Retrace. Retreat. Retaliate." The film has also recently been selected as a finalist in the M-Net edit 2006 competition.
Inaugural SAFTA nominees announced
The first-ever South African Film and Television Awards are nearly upon us, with 28 October 2006 around the corner, and the SAFTA executive committee recently announced the official nominees for the inaugural Golden Horn 2006 Awards. The primary objective of SAFTA Awards is to honour, celebrate, promote talent and accomplishments of the South African film and television industry.
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Design | | Image subscription service now at Great Stock! - Great Stock!
 Great Stock! Photo Library recently launched the Great Stock! Subscription Service, offering the latest advances in delivering cost-effective royalty-free imagery to client desktops.
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| | | MWeb now offering iBurst
MWeb announced earlier this week that it has teamed up with iBurst to offer iBurst wireless broadband solutions to business and home customers. The partnership provides users with a wider range of broadband options, namely fixed line (ADSL), and wireless (3G/HSDPA and iBurst).
Now Media Webcasting signs up with broadcast company to promote travel to SA - Now Media Webcasting
Now Media (NM) Webcasting is launching a joint venture with Africa Travel Channel (ATC), offering webcasting as an additional global distribution channel over and above the airtime on DStv and the other networks.
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| | | Media and creative arts school opens campus in Newtown
 School of media and creative arts CityVaristy, which offers a complete Higher Education Training (HET) media educational programme, officially opened a new campus at the Carfax venue in Newtown towards the end of September 2006. Until now, CityVarsity's only campus hasbeen in Cape Town.
Advertorial vs editorial: crossing the great divide - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
In days gone by, when companies didn't like what editors were going to print, they often demanded to preview editorial content, or - even worse - pulled their advertising. In fact, way back when the print media was the dominant force in how people got their information, editorial value heavily outweighed advertising value.
New UCT course offers advanced project management skills - Graduate School of Business
 The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is launching a brand new programme next month that gives senior managers the tools to get actively involved in ensuring projects are designed and executed to achieve the maximum benefits and value for their customers and key stakeholders.
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| | | Cape Town hosts world's largest independent travel awards
The UK-based Guardian, Observer and Guardian Unlimited Travel Awards, the world's largest independent consumer travel awards now in its 20th year and celebrated at a different destination every year, were held this year in the fairest Cape, 5 - 8 October 2006 - a coup for South Africa.
MJ Event Gear puts a spin on future advertising - MJ Event Gear
 MJ Event Gear has just purchased eight new Robe Media Spinners, a new and revolutionary range of media display and allegedly a first in South Africa - guaranteed to turn heads and create brand impact from all directions.
True Colour Events, JD Group tour together to launch Maravedi - True Colour Events
The Maravedi group, a joint venture partnered by JD Group, Absa Group and Thebe Investment Corporation, recently launched its financial services company on a national level.
"Bringing light into the darkness" at the Radiology Congress - Gearhouse SA
 Delegates travelled from all over the world to be part of the 24th International Congress of Radiology between 12 and 16 September 2006 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Professional conference organisers Global Conferences, together with the Congress Organising Committee, planned all aspects of the event, down to the finest detail.
Getting seen at the big events - Imaginit Moedi Branding
While trade shows have the general public as target market and are ideal for direct marketing on a more personal scale, the larger exhibitions have the great advantage of drawing both national and international decision makers.
Gallagher goes wireless
All the conferencing and exhibition facilities at Gallagher Estate are now covered by Telkom's wireless (WiFi) network, Telkom T-Zone, enabling clients to access the Internet directly from their own WiFi-enabled laptops or PCs. Users simply log on to the WiFi connection, complete a form and pay by credit card for the amount of time they will need to be connected. A wireless network card is available for daily hire for those without the necessary hardware.
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Exhibitions | | EXSA 2006 Annual Awards Banquet around the corner - EXSA
Stiff competition within the exhibition industry will be coming to an end on 15 November 2006 with the announcement of the results of the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa's (EXSA) prestigious 2006 Exhibition and Stand Awards.
EXSA's second annual conference pulling out the stops - EXSA
Building on the success of the exhibition industry's first conference, held in March 2006, 8 February 2007 will see the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa's 2nd Annual EXSA Conference, with the EXSA AGM on 9 February.
Brian Kennedy of Oasys Innovations co-opted onto EXSA EXCO - EXSA
 Brian Kennedy, MD of Oasys Innovations, has been co-opted onto the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) Executive Committee through the EXSA Suppliers Forum. A consummate marketer, Kennedy has been instated to aid the present exco in the implementation of EXSA's various initiatives.
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Magazines | | Krew magazine sells like hot cakes - Krew
 Krew magazine has sold out in several stores nationwide in its first week on sale of its inaugural two-week launch issue. The shelves had to be restocked with Issue 1 again this week to meet the demand before Issue 2 hits the shelves on 9 Oct 2006.
Founding editor resigns from blunt
After a decade of service, founding editor Miles Masterson has left blunt magazine and Atoll Media, where he also served as a director, to pursue a new career as a freelance journalist, photographer and media consultant.
Clicks ClubCard mag breaks the one million readership mark - The Publishing Partnership
 Clicks ClubCard magazine has broken the magical one million readership mark, with a readership of 1 025 000, according to the recently released AMPS 2006 RA results. This confirms ClubCard's position as the most-read alternate-monthly mag in the country among both consumer and customer titles, for the second year running.
Finalists for first Pica Editor of the Year Award announced
The Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA) has announced the six editors short-listed for the inaugural Jane Raphaely Editor of the Year award for editorship of a consumer title: Bun Booyens for his work on Weg, Esmaré Weideman for Drum, Frith Thomas for Woman and Home, Michelle van Breda for Sarie, Rikus Delport for Finweek, and Sumien Brink for Visi.
Sports Illustrated goes Afrikaans
Touchline Media will launch Sports Illustrated Afrikaanse Uitgawe, South Africa's new multi-sport Afrikaans magazine, with a December issue on newsstands from 13 November 2006. Both issues will retain the same editorial mission - to deliver the best, in-depth analytical sports coverage illustrated by world-class visuals.
Conundrum: launch of a challenging title
Primedia Publishing has launched Conundrum, a new consumer title retailing from Monday, 2 October 2006 and comprising 100 pages of mental stimulation (and challenge) through a wide variety of puzzles and brainteasers.
New Media to publish estate agent title
Custom publishers New Media Publishing has been awarded the contract to publish quarterly property and lifestyle estate agent magazine Sold!. The publication is the concept of bond originator MortgageSA and will be edited by Jackie Cameron, with Andrew Nunneley appointed as publisher. "We are extending the editorial content to include everything we think an estate agent would want to read," says Cameron.
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| | | Winners of Ifra XMA Cross Media Awards 2006 announced
GERMANY: The champions among the international newspaper elite come from Germany, Argentina and the UK. For this year's Ifra XMA Cross Media Awards, a total of 55 different newspaper publishing houses from 29 countries submitted 65 cross-media special projects that accompanied the Soccer World Cup 2006, and nine prizes have been awarded in three categories, depending on the size of the publishing houses or publications.
Woman GM for SABC Western Cape office
 The SABC has appointed Nomfundo Mpuntsha as GM responsible for its crucial Western Cape regional office. The appointment makes her the first woman to head up regional operations of the public broadcaster, and puts her at the helm of the largest office outside of the company's Auckland Park headquarters. Strini Naicker has also recently been appointed GM for radio sales in the Commercial Enterprises division.
Communicating through the ages and beyond
Effectively engaging with audiences in an era of unprecedented communication opportunity: that's the challenge that some of South Africa's leading business communicators will address at the 13th annual International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) conference in the Cradle of Humankind, 9 - 11 October 2006.
SABC commission hands over report
According to a statement issued to the press, Zwelakhe Sisulu and Advocate Gilbert Marcus SC handed their report on the SABC's use of independent political analysts over to the group CEO, Advocate Dali Mpofu, on Monday, 2 October 2006. "We are satisfied with the outcome of our inquiry, and would like to thank all those involved for their participation. No further comment will be made at this stage."
Eagles deadline extended
The deadline for submission of entries for the Eagle Print Awards has been moved to Friday, 6 October 2006, due to numerous requests from advertising agencies. Agencies may still send in entries, but have only four days to do so. No entries will be accepted after midnight of Friday 6 October.
Naspers encouraging small investors through BEE deals
The Mail & Guardian Online has reported that empowerment group Welkom Yizani is buying a 15% stake in Naspers subsidiary Media24 and Phuthuma Nathi a 15% stake in pay-TV operator MultiChoice SA, also owned by the media group, with potential benefits available to black business players and to stokvels and community trusts, as no single subscriber will be able to purchase more than 10% of the shares. For more, click here.
International award for local journalist
Award-winning local writer Zubeida Jaffer is one of eight journalism leaders from around the world who will receive a Missouri Honour Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism, reports IOL. For more, click here.
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Mobile | | The 3Ps of mobile phones
[Harry Trisos] Greg Brophy, CEO of iTouch SA, the company that so successfully launched the 35050 brand two years ago, estimates the South African market for value-added content at R1.2 billion for 2006. There will be close on 24 million ring tones sold by service providers this year in South Africa, equal to two million ring tones per month. Similarly, several million wallpapers and logos will be sold this year. So what is it that gets the owner of a mobile phone to "pimp" up his or her phone?
For your daily dose of comic relief
As cellular operators worldwide prepare to deliver movies and TV programmes to users via cellphones, content providers are hard at work producing the visual material to supply the demand. Here in South Africa, Ja! Productions went live this week with the first of a series of Proudly SA comedy sketches downloadable to cellphones or PCs.
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| | | Teeing off with Business Day
The Golfing Alliance and Business Day are joining forces to produce a new-look weekly supplement from November 2006, The Golfer, intended to expand Business Day's weekly offering to its readers.
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| | | Krazyboyz launches the revamped Westgate Shopping Centre website - KRAZYBOYZ
 Westgate Shopping Centre has been revamped and the new website has been launched to fall in line with its latest marketing campaign, "It's all about you!"
Di Charton appointed GM of Acceleration Media - Acceleration
 Di Charton has been appointed GM of Acceleration Media, which is part of the Acceleration Group, a specialist online marketing services company and a key player in the global online advertising and marketing sector.
Restaurant guide revamps online presence
 Eat Out's recently revamped website has over 1400 restaurant listings and is intended to meet the needs and demands of South Africa's ever-growing restaurant-going public.
Teen title revamps website
seventeen magazine's new-look website (www.seventeen.co.za), which went live yesterday, Wednesday, 4 October 2006, has been designed by Prezence, a Cape Town-based digital marketing and new media agency. "The site retains the feel of the magazine, but also creates an interactive digital experience of the brand in an online environment," says Prezence's project and marketing manager, Keisha Mayhew. The website is accompanied by the launch of seventeen editor Justine Stafford's blog, blogs.24.com/justine17.
Making online auctions snappy
Online marketplace bidorbuy has recently introduced the 2 Hour Snap Auction, a special that occurs once a week on a Friday and only gives bidorbuy users a two-hour window in which to place a bid. The starting price is R1, with no reserve on goods and can include any type of item.
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| | | City councils to lose out on 2010 ad revenue
Outdoor advertising is the only method that directly benefits city councils countrywide because of the site rentals paid for the rights to the new advertising space. This, however, will not be the case in 2010, according to Willem Krog, MD of Ad Outpost.
Revolutionising visual communications - TBM
Three Blind Mice Communications, otherwise known as TBM, started when Pierre van der Hoven, media specialist and CEO of this 75.8% black-controlled ICT company, joined forces with a venture capitalist and a technological expert, and set about revolutionising the way people use visual communications.
CareerJunction hits the streets - Outdoor Exchange
 CareerJunction launched a postcard marketing campaign linked to a competition at busy intersections and Virgin Active gyms nationwide in August and September 2006.
Steven Stuart appointed MD of Forecourt Media
 Primedia Unlimited subsidiary Forecourt Media has appointed Steven Stuart as MD and promoted Andrew Kramer to COO.
Integrating with the urban landscape
 Even a drink with distinct allure can sometimes do with a bit of help when it comes to attracting attention. In the case of J&B Jet, this came in the form of outdoor billboard advertising combined with huge video projections that moved from one Gauteng location to the next.
Wrapping things up in flashing lights
 The House of J.C. Le Roux has been alerting passers-by that "Le Good Life starts at 5" with a real time countdown on a gigantic billboard that encases an entire building in the Johannesburg CBD. This is the first time that sparkling wine J.C. Le Roux has embarked on an outdoor campaign.
Unlocking the potential of the screen - TBM
The screen-media industry has taken its place in the communications market as a key role player amongst both existing and emerging media. In order for it to become entrenched in the media planning agendas of brands and their agencies, however, it needs to be able to demonstrate its relative value on a basis comparable to the existing methods used by other, more traditional media.
Off The Wall gearing up with new mobile communication unit - Off The Wall
 Off The Wall, an alternative media owner specialising in station, airport and university advertising, has recently acquired the exclusive rights to a mobile communications unit with a 3m x 5m high resolution LCD rotating screen and built-in stage.
Changing the traditional - Primedia Face 2 Face
 The main decision makers in the lower LSMs (2 - 6) are children aged 13 - 19, who make up 4.3 million of the total population. But how do we reach this target market without fighting for space in an already saturated media industry?
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Johncom Media has just released the results of their 2006 Work in Life survey, which has been conducted every two years since 1998. The survey's main objectives are to gain an insight into the South African work environment and to provide the recruitment industry with a better understanding of their market. A self-completion questionnaire was inserted into key newspapers within the Johncom Media stable -Business Times, The Herald, Daily Dispatch, Weekend Post, Sowetan and Sunday World. Click here for more info. |
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Production | | Parkinson shows Medi-Clinic really cares - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 Film director Jonathan Parkinson brought such love and compassion to the new Medi-Clinic commercial that viewers almost wished they had an ailment.
Forgiveness receives six Golden Horn nominations - Giant Films
Dv8 and Giant Films' feature film Forgiveness received a total of six Golden Horn nominations at the first South African Film and Television Awards announced this week.
Terraplane Director AK shoots home and abroad for CIMB Bank and Milo - Terraplane
 Currently shooting in Kiev before heading home to South Africa, Terraplane director AK has just finished two spots in Kuala Lumpur.
Excellence Factory Director works alongside Academy Award nominee/Emmy Award winner - The Excellence Factory
 The Excellence Factory's newest director, Jon Boynton-Lee (who walked away with awards for Best Cinematography and Best Editing at The Quickies Film Festival and recently shot the latest Canon TVC) has teamed up with the legendary Kevin Harris, Academy Award nominee for "Witness to Apartheid" and "The Cry of Reason" and Emmy Award winner for "Land of Courage, Land of Fear".
New digital SLR camera with interchangeable lens
Pentax has released the K10D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera, which features a large, high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD with 10.2 effective megapixels . Features includes the Pentax-developed shake reduction system; a newly developed A/D converter for converting large volumes of data more faithfully and swiftly; a new exclusive high-performance imaging engine; a new dust removal system to keep dust off the CCD surface; a Pentax-original exposure system for faithful reproduction of the photographer's creative intentions; and a dependable dust-resistant, weather-resistant body construction.
Hood to direct Hollywood film
Gavin Hood, the Oscar-winning South African director of Tsotsi, will be directing a movie which may star Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. News24.com reports that shoots are being planned in Los Angeles, Washington, Morocco and South Africa, to start in November 2006 and for release in 2007. For more, click here.
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| | | Grapevine scoops top technology award winners - Grapevine Communications
Grapevine Communications has scooped two of South Africa's recent Technology Top 100 Award winners, an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, Da Vinci Institute and Eskom to celebrate technology successes in South Africa.
Four author flavours for the new season - The Write Co
The Write Co will be hosting four authors in four different settings over the next two months - something to suit everyone's taste.
Government beset by crises in Q3 2006 - Crisis Communications Consultancy
The Crisis Communications Consultancy identified 43 crises during its analysis of business and social issues for the third quarter of 2006. Of these, 67% had their origins within companies and organisations, while 33% originated externally. Of the internal crises, 30% were caused by management, and 37% by employees.
Hand in glove - PR and production
The Production Box is a recently launched event production service aimed specifically at the PR industry. "Event logistics and production planning and execution are a labour intensive exercise, and as most PR agencies charge per hour, clients just don't get real value for money," says co-founder Trevor Harper, whose background is mostly large-scale theatre, event and music production. The other co-founder is Jacques van Rooyen, who has freelanced in corporate event, film and TV production.
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| | | O'Connor exits the Good Hope fast lane
Afternoon drive show DJ Ryan O'Connor has resigned from Good Hope FM after seven years. He is replaced by Graeme White, who takes over the Drive Show from today, Monday, 9 October 2006. O'Connor's last show was on Friday, 6 October.
Good Hope lines up for summer
Good Hope FM has announced further changes to its line-up, effective since 1 October 2006. Apart from the previously announced move of Natalie Becker taking over from Jeannie D, Sfiso Maggz is taking over Diggy Bongz's 12pm - 3pm slot, Bongz the 10pm - 2 am night slot, Eeshaam September the 2am - 6am slot and Pam Lungu will present from 6pm - 10pm, Fridays to Sundays.
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| | | UCT Unilever Institute unveils web-based database for marketers - UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing
The UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing has just released an updated version of the Landscape research database - South Africa's one-stop source of essential marketing and business information.
Walk the talk - Eighty20
Expanding on the successful Bottom of the Pyramid seminars, Eighty20 brings you a combined presentation and township tour in Cape Town, jointly hosted by Eighty20 and Camissa.
Retailer private label brands - ACNielsen
Private label, own or exclusive brands - call them what you will, but the fact is that they are an important factor in the South African FMCG market. Defined as "any brand that is sold exclusively by a specific retailer or chain of stores", private label brands currently comprise 10.6% value share in major retailers in South Africa.
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Retail | | SAB launches new flavoured alcoholic drink
Following upon its successful launch of premium beer Peroni last year, SAB announced earlier last week that it would be launching a new flavoured alcoholic drink (FAD), Sarita. The new brand is a mellow, dry alcoholic apple drink with a 5.5% ABV. SAB currently has around 50% of the total FAD market in South Africa.
Clover ranked No. 1 managed company in Dairy sector - Clover
 Clover SA has been awarded the number one ranking in the Dairy sector of the 2005/06 edition of Top 500 - South Africa's Best Managed Companies.
Retsol purchases 50% of Chicken King
 Franchising group Retsol has acquired a 50% shareholding in Chicken King, which will see the group expand the chicken franchise across South Africa, with the opening of over 20 outlets per year for the next three to five years. According to Craig MacKenzie, director of Retsol, the "'young' brand... fits with Retsol's goals of acquiring a brand whose growth opportunities are not restricted to regional shopping centres."
Online prepaid service transactions a winning recipe
A combination of sophisticated server-based transaction switches and cheap, reliable wireless communication is creating lucrative new opportunities for South African retailers to sell prepaid airtime and electricity through vouchers generated at till points rather than traditional scratch cards. "The benefits of offering online prepaid products are huge," says Charles Smithers of Kwikpay, a provider of prepaid and value-added services to national chains and convenience stores.
Checkers to sell Veritas winners
Checkers has reached an agreement with the organisers of Veritas, the South African National Wine Show, that will allow the chain to offer to the public the widest selection of double gold and gold medal winners in this year's competition. The results are being announced tomorrow, Friday, 6 October 2006.
Distell sales fly high in travel retail
The international travel retail channel has become an increasingly important source of revenue growth for Distell, at the same time helping to build brand visibility in key markets, says general manager of Distell's global duty-free division, Harry Loebenstein.
A touch of indulgence
Bakers and Pyotts recently launched their 2006 Celebrate! Range of biscuit products, themed for the festive season in packaging designed by Paton Tuper. "The combination of innovative new products, value-added offerings as well as the exciting gifting range, with its definite African feel, offers consumers massive choice for the holiday season. The launch is being supported by innovative in-store elements, which extend the celebration theme and is aimed at peaking consumer interest in the range," comments Sarah Band, project leader - Christmas.
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Sponsorship | | Biking for breast health
BMW is sponsoring the motorcycles that 13 women - from all walks of life and whose lives have been affected by breast cancer - will be riding from Cape Town to Johannesburg, 8 - 15 October 2006, to raise awareness for breast health. SMS words of encouragement to the riders to 36655; each SMS cost R5.00 and proceeds will be donated to the Breast Health Foundation. This initiative is supported by BMW Motorrad, Avon-Justine, Roche-Products, Superbike, Protea Hotels, 5FM, Diana Carmichael, 1time, Five Roses, Valpre and Full Throttle.
Helping SA out by "fixing it"
OUTsurance is sponsoring e.tv's Let's Fix It, presented by Samm Marshall. The programme, aired every Tuesday evening 8pm - 9.30pm and repeated on Thursdays, reaches out to South Africans who are less fortunate and need a little help. OUTsurance head of marketing Hugo Schreuder says, "Our current marketing campaign is focused on 'Helping South Africa OUT' and Let's Fix It was the ideal opportunity for us to help the needy in South Africa out." Sports marketing company MSCSPORTS secured the deal for the insurance company.
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As part of the groundbreaking partnership deal between South African Tourism and National Geographic, National Geographic Channel with run South Africa Week, beginning today, Monday, 9 October 2006. During this week, audiences in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy will have the opportunity to experience colourful cultural celebrations, perilous pursuits of extreme adventure, daring wildlife expeditions, fascinating historical explorations, and get a taste of the thrilling adventures that SA offers.
The potential cost of SABC's public service mandate
[Chris Moerdyk] Just thinking about comments MediaCompete's Britta Reid made about declining SABC radio listenership in FinWeek recently, it struck me that the corporation's TV viewership could also start suffering from the cause of this malady. If it hasn't already.
Thumbs up for M-Net on its 20th birthday
[Chris Moerdyk] The worst thing about being geriatric parents in the olden days was that just when your other kids were old enough to want to sleep in, your laatlammetjie woke at the crack of dawn on Saturdays and Sundays and wanted to play. Then, in 1990, came the launch of M-Net's KTV and like thousands of other grateful parents, we were able to plonk our youngster down in front of the TV set and sleep as late as we liked as he sat enthralled.
New entrants in the video-on demand market
South African digital media solutions provider, Spectrum Visual Networks (SVN), will be supplying the digital technology behind Teljoy Business Systems OnDemand, a fully-integrated video-on-demand system for the hospitality industry. OnDemand is capable of delivering high-speed data over existing coaxial cables without the need for a modem-type device.
DStv channels freshen up
BBC Prime (channel 40) recently underwent a subtle transformation, entailing a cosmetic and tonal refreshing, rather than a re-positioning, in order to promote a stronger individual identity and help set it apart from competitors. Reality Channel (channel 42) has been re-branded as Zone Reality, due to international broadcaster Zone Vision Networks re-branding as Zone Media. Zone Reality's pay-off line "new name, new look, same great programming" sums up the primary changes.
Comedian to host Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards
Channel O has announced that comedian David Kau will host the Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, to be held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Sunday, 15 October 2006. Kau will be assisted by the Channel O VJs who will be presenting the different awards in the 19 categories. Guest presenters include, among others, Big Brother Nigeria winner Katung, Melody Zulu, the Nokia Face of Africa finalist from KwaZulu-Natal, Pat Cash from Kaya FM and Lee Kasumba from YFM.
First music chart show VJ finalists announced
Following two days of gruelling auditions, MTV base, e.tv and Fanta have selected the first two finalists in their national MTV base World Chart Express VJ search. On Saturday, 30 September 2006, 20 year-old Fikile Moeti took the title in the first leg of the auditions held in Cape Town. She was joined on Sunday 1 October by 22 year-old Xylon van Eyck, who wowed the judges at the Port Elizabeth auditions. The music chart show premieres on e.tv and MTV base on 1 November.
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| | Events to diarise | Communication strategy and skills Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - Johannesburg, 9 October
This course will help participants to craft and present models of communication strategies. | | | Copy and concept training Vega - Cape Town, 10 October
The mindset of writing - if you know how to think and what to look out for then the rest has to follow. | | | Short programme certificate in voice artistry Oakfields College - Johannesburg, 11 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 and speechcraft. | | | VISI & Weylandts workshop VISI magazine - Cape Town, 11 October / Johannesburg, 13 October
Join VISI and Weylandts Homestore as they reveal the latest in interior trends, demonstrate designer table settings and show you how to create an inspired floral arrangement. | | | KISS The Write Co - Sandton, 11 October / Sandton, 14 October / Sandton, 1 November / Sandton, 18 November
'Keep it short and simple' - the art of writing short stories. | | | INSIG & Johnnie Walker reader event INSIG magazine - Sunnyside, Pretoria, 12 October
Get to know your whisky with INSIG magazine and Johnnie Walker. | | | CITI's soapbox networking event Cape IT Initiative - Cape Town, 12 October
This month, CITI has invited the film and animation industry to network with IT companies who have products/services to offer their companies. | | | Creative writing workshop The Writing Studio - Cape Town, 15 October
If you find it difficult to start writing, not sure what medium to write for, or what to write, The Writing Studio's motivational and inspirational three-day creative writing workshop will empower you with the write skills. | | | Dinner with John Connolly The Write Co - Johannesburg, 17 October
Wine and dine with famous author, John Connolly! | | | Introduction to editing The Write Co - Bryanston, 17 October
Develop alarm bells for common errors and poor language, while producing clean, clear English that resonates with the writer's own voice and intention. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Services marketing IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 9 October Dr Patrick Dixon - The Future of Management Business Results Group - Johannesburg, 9 October IABC Annual Conference IABC Africa - Johannesburg, 9 October Financial accounting for public relations Provox - Randburg, 9 October The Citizen presents “Hot Chocolate” The Citizen - Johannesburg, 10 October 99 films to see before you die Goethe Institute - Johannesburg, 10 October Special events management PRISA Public Relations Institute of Southern Afrca - Johannesburg, 10 October SACOD Forum 2006 SACOD - Manzini, 10 October World class customer service seminar Dale Carnegie Training - Johannesburg, 10 October Tony Koenderman's 'advertising that works' - Randburg, 10 October | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Production Assistant - Online Media Publisher - Cape Town
Exciting position for production assistant at this high-profile, online media publisher. Be the first point of contact for clients via email and telephone. Set up, proof, edit and approve online content. read more
| Marketing Manager - Sandton
A bachelor's degree - marketing. Two years direct marketing experience. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office. Experience in creating budgets and project management is needed. read more
| Senior Sales Executive - Cape Town / Jhb
Senior sales executive for SA launch of the UK's number one management magazine. We are looking for a heavyweight corporate and agency sales executive with a proven track record. read more
| Media Sales Representative (Senior) - Johannesburg
Media sales rep sought to represent Leadership and BBQ magazines in Johannesburg, R15k per month cost to company plus attractive bonuses. 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
| 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
| Senior PHP Developer - Cape Town
PERONii requires a senior PHP/MySQL developer to join our dynamic team of designers, developers and online marketers. You're a CSS & LAMP guru! Apply now! read more
| Advertising Executive - The Property Magazine - Sandton
When was the last time you took home R20000? Ever been promised it? The Property Magazine is expanding and we need some hot talent to continue our success - you hot? read more
| Graphic Designer – Midweight - Cape Town
Are your conceptual and technical skills sharp? If you love fashion and design and are interested in working in-house for an upmarket brand, then this could be for you. read more
| Creatives - Dubai
Creative positions in Dubai. An award-winning agency in Dubai is looking for some top creatives to join their team. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and portfolio. read more
| DTP Operator – Midweight - Cape Town
Looking for someone with a great eye for detail, an understanding of retail and an in-depth knowledge of all printing processes. read more
| Media Co-ordinator - Cape Town
If door-2-door and consumer promotions are what you are looking for then look no further... read more
| Independent Distributor - National oppurtunites availabl
Cellcom Solutions are looking for distributors to market and sell their mobile messaging products on a national basis. Distributors must be able to operate independently and grow their own client base. read more
| Account Executive - Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Managing and implementing of communication strategies for a selection of well-known consumer and lifestyle brands. Applicants must have at least 1-2 years industry experience. read more
| Account Manager - Jhb North
Client service! Account managers with 3 years+ experience required for a TTL ad agency and branding agency... read more
| DTP Operator - Jhb central and North
3 DTP operators required, must have minimum 2 years experience together with portfolio. read more
| Web Developer - Cape Town - Gardens
Mnemonic is hiring! We are looking for a codesman extraordinaire that can slot into our top-notch team of designers, coders, and interactive brand fanatics. read more
| Public Relations Account Manager - Jhb Northern Suburbs
We are seeking that rare PR account manager. The one who has written a press release, motivated a journalist, developed tactics to boost client awareness. Wanting a career. Read more... read more
| Media Coordinator - Braamfontein
Large corporate seeks marketing coordinator who wants an established marketing career with long-term growth opportunities. Exciting opportunity to move upward. Excellent benefits. read more
| Media Manager - Jhb Northern Suburbs
If you are a passionate and creative individual who thrives on the adrenaline rush of a deadline and are building a career in media and PR, this is for you. read more
| Communication Consultant - PR Agency - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Only the most dynamic and passionate need apply. This position will suit a qualified PR consultant wanting to settle and establish their career in a leading agency environment. read more
| Sales Agent - Cape Town
Calling all super sales people! Cape Villas is looking for a highly motivated person, who has a good understanding of the hospitality industry and internet sales. read more
| Radio Sales Executive - Jhb
Contemporary radio station is looking for a young dynamo to increase their direct client base. read more
| Client Service Executive (Internal) - Sandton, Johannesburg
Ornico Media Information, a leader in providing brand intelligence requires an internal client service Executive (junior-mid). The candidate must be passionate, energitic and determined. read more
| Creative Recruitment Consultant - Sandton
Serena is looking for an assistant recruiter due to the expansion of this portfolio. You will be recruiting junior creative staff from graphic designers, copywriters, art directors, multi-media, web and dtp operators. read more
| Campaign Manager - E-mail - Cape Town
International online marketing company seeks campaign managers for our e-mail team. You will implement and manage campaigns as well as report and optimise campaigns. Proven technical skills required. read more
| Animation - Head of Dept. - Johannesburg
Masters & Savant is seeking an experienced senior animator to head our department of artists in the Jo'burg Office. Applicants must have at least 5 years industry experience. read more
| Account Director - PR Consultancy - N Suburbs Jhb
A dynamic PR consultancy, that is driven by a team of like minded go-getters passionate about pushing service excellence to the limits, need to bolster their client service team. read more
| Senior Strategic Planners - Ad Agency - Sandton
Exciting times at a global agency which is in the process of adding extra muscle to its strat team, and is in search of a planning director and senior strat planner. read more
| Account Executive - Brooklyn Pretoria
Bilingual account executive with minimum 3 years experience in managing, administrating and developing accounts. Design and/or copywriting skills will be advantageous. Very presentable with excellent interpersonal skills. read more
| Copywriter - Brooklyn Pretoria
Copywriter, 5 years experience. Exceptional in English and Afrikaans. Highly competent in linguistic matters. Can adapt to a wide variety of writing styles. Can multi-task under pressure. Fast finisher. read more
| Project Manager/Account Manager - Bryanston
Are you ready to apply your people skills in a energetic, creative, ever changing, yet solidly structured environment? read more
| All-round Graphic and Multi-media Designer - Melville
All-round graphic and multimedia designer. Must have a solid design foundation - able to design logo's, brochures, websites flash and html and know your programs like a guru! read more
| Account Executive - Sales - Johannesburg
Exciting position in a growing, leading wireless application service provider. A sales position entailing traditional sales as well as the management of an existing client portfolio. read more
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