| | | No Comment |  Judging by the traffic at 6.20am in a stormy Joburg, lashed by rain this Monday morning, everyone is back at work [sigh], so no more getting to work in under 12 minutes. The industry is off to a flying start with a slew of press releases for all the key events, conferences, awards coming up in the next few months. There're deadlines looming for the Mondi Newspaper and Journalism Awards, as well as the Citadel Money Journalism Awards - and quite a few new media announcements, the most significant and very interesting being a date for the launch of Maverick publisher, Branko Brkic's new magazine focusing on the media industry, to be called Empire (see below for more). Think Vanity Fair meets Fortune meets Vogue meets Mad magazine (for the irreverence of it) and you get some idea of the treatment the media industry can expect from Empire! Bizcommunity.com continues to expand, with another appointment to our sales team: Les van Dyk (ex-RSP) who has been appointed regional sales manager: Johannesburg and Durban. Les will be based at our offices in Rivonia and can be contacted on: +27 (0)11 612 3003.
All the best for the new year! Louise Marsland, editor: editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Maverick extends its Empire
The second coming of the Web
New outdoor creative shop on the block
A magazine for proud South Africans
Bob Scarpelli named Cannes 2007 jury president
The rejection of PR in cyberspace
Ten disturbing trends in mass media
How to get published on Bizcommunity and other tales...
And what if these social media predictions came true?
Number of jailed journalists worldwide tops 134
Banks cross 'the bad marketing line'
ADVantage ADmag Awards call for entry
BBDO Cape Town appointed Parmalat's lead agency
Task force on advertising to children in SA
Media challenges and expectations in 2007
Deadline approaches for Mondi Newspaper Awards
10 ways marketing will be transformed in 2007
Moerdyk's wish list for 2007
Ireland / Davenport gets BMW below-the-line
Mobile grows music market
Latest product design and innovation
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Marketing | | Top 10 alternative marketing trends
Drew Neisser, CEO of Renegade Marketing, provided The Wise Marketer with his top 10 alternative marketing trends for 2007 - such as corporate honesty and transparent customer satisfaction! And being environmentally friendly is not-negotiable.
Banks cross 'the bad marketing line'
[Chris Moerdyk] It is nonsensical for the Reserve Bank or Government to chastise banks for heavily marketing credit cards even when they embark on such in-your-face direct marketing campaigns as South Africa witnessed in the second half of last year.
Provantage launches strategic events and experiences division
Provantage Media, provider of ambient marketing platforms, activation and transit communications, has announced the addition of an events and experiences division to their stable. With the addition of Provantage Events, the company has positioned itself as a specialist 'one-stop shop' for all brand experiential and activation needs. "Globally brands have now become balance sheet assets for the companies which own them, and these assets require investment to grow and become profitable for shareholders," explains Dominique Smith, Provantage Events MD.
Task force on advertising to children in SA
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity in South Africa demands that thought be given as to how the media and marketing industry can contribute to address the growing problem, says the Media Monitoring Project (MMP).
10 ways marketing will be transformed in 2007
Fundamental changes in the way marketing programs are planned, created and executed are expected in 2007, according to Bob Liodice, president and CEO of the American Association of National Advertisers (ANA). He expands on the ways that marketing will be transformed in the year to come, in his official blog.
Moerdyk's wish list for 2007
[Chris Moerdyk] The most ardent wish for the whole media and marketing industry has got to be that Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni, does not go into overkill mode on his rate increases and stifle consumer spending altogether. And following hard on the heels of that wish is the hope that for the first time in history, advertisers will not knee-jerk their way into severe advertising and marketing budget cuts as they always do when they get even the slightest hint that consumers might be spending a little less.
Business growth through 'lemon feedback'
"By addressing the group [of ambivalent and at-risk customers] that provides 'lemon feedback', your company can transform negative word of mouth trends to sustainable competitive advantages that benefit your entire customer base," writes MarketingProfs.com. The key here is making customer loyalty profitable. For more, click here.
Run your business virtually
The Business Centre in Rivonia has launched 'Virtual Office'. Together with your own dedicated phone number, reception services, boardroom facilities, messages facilities and email, to name but a few of the services on offer, Virtual Office allows your business to be more professional and seem bigger than it really is. And all this from as little as R750.00 excl. per month. To find out more: info@thebusinesscentre.co.za; www.thebusinesscentre.co.za.
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Advertising | | Bob Scarpelli named Cannes 2007 jury president
 LONDON: The organisers of the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival have announced that Bob Scarpelli, chairman and chief creative officer, DDB Worldwide will chair both the Film and Press 2007 Cannes Lions juries.
BBDO Cape Town appointed Parmalat's lead agency
BBDO Cape Town, which began looking after Parmalat's First Growth Milk and Smart Growth brands in March last year, has been appointed as lead agency on the business with responsibilities for all Parmalat branded products and Pure Joy, the fruit juice brand.
Ireland / Davenport gets BMW below-the-line
BMW has recently decided to consolidate their advertising business by awarding their below-the-line advertising account to their incumbent above-the-line agency, Ireland / Davenport. The young agency has successfully managed the above-the-line advertising for BMW since being awarded the business in December 2005.
Insig's top 10 ads for 2006
"It's hard to choose a top 'ad' in the conventional sense these days as there are so many engaging ways of getting to people," says Brand magazine editor Di Paice in the January issue of Insig magazine. "From viral marketing via the Net and cell phones, to airport runways and cropfields, there has never been such a feast of media to play with - and South African creatives love to play."
The goodness of glass promoted in new campaign
 Consol Glass has taken a step towards strengthening relationships with its consumers, through a new ad campaign that features print and broadcast elements. Conceptualised by Y&R Gitam Cape Town, the commercials aim to encourage consumers to buy products in glass, and demonstrate the endless recycling potential of the product.
New players for the "professional team" - Boom Town
Boom Town Advertising, based in Port Elizabeth and rated amongst the leading advertising agencies in the country, has made several new appointments.
Dulcé Café TV ad - A journey for the senses - Artifact Advertising
The objective of the Dulcé Café advertisement is to enhance brand awareness and make consumers aware of the "Dulcé Difference". The classy compilation of food shots and a sensuous voice over backed by a signature musical composition entrenches Dulcé Café in minds as a sophisticated and stylish brand.
So... what was the winning 'Makhulu Polane'? - Black Khaki
 The 2006 winner of the annual 'Makhulu Polane' T-shirt design competition is Sulet Schulze from Randburg in Johannesburg. Sulet wins R20 000 in cash and her design will be sold in all Big Blue and Kitsch & Kool stores.
Ogilvy arrives in Woodstock
Ogilvy Cape Town has officially moved into its new premises in Woodstock at 41 Sir Lowry Road with all 215 staff members. The cutting-edge interiors include floating meeting spaces which are joined by 'Hogwart's-style' staircases connecting the building's five levels in the void between the floors. "While the ethos will remain professional, the interiors include surprise creative and inspirational elements to trigger creativity, and even comic relief," says Mike Abel, Ogilvy SA COO. This ideal is bought to life with a pack of dogs that substitute for chairs in the library, a park with a raised grass platform and a red Ogilvy tree on which work can be displayed.
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| | | Hansa lets consumers get creative
 Consumers are tired of media and marketing companies dictating their habits. They're tired of being told what to watch or do, and when to watch or do it. What they really want is to decide for themselves. Passive entertainment is a thing of the past; active involvement is what they're after. Locally, Hansa Pilsener is at the forefront of this consumer revolution, with its recently staged Hansa Expression Sessions.
Latest product design and innovation
[Kenneth Hirst] Consumers appreciate the ability to add their own personal touches to products to really make them their own. Concoct it yourself perfumeries, snap-it-on cell phone faceplates, and other do-it-yourself design opportunities are constantly arising from brands that value engaging their consumers.
Does marketing have a branding problem? - Interbrand Sampson
[Jeremy Sampson] Does marketing have a branding problem? The answer has to be "Yes!" There are several reasons for this, as there seems to be some confusion as to what marketing actually does, what it does achieve and whether the results are measurable.
Ovations' new identity gets a big hand - Enterprise IG
 Business performance improvement specialist Ovations unveiled their new corporate identity at the end of last year with the help of global brand consultancy Enterprise IG.
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Cinema | | Ugly Betty's South African twist
 Salma Hayek and ABC's hot new hit 'Ugly Betty' was recently nominated for two Golden Globe Awards including best television series comedy or musical. The hugely successful series was also nominated for several Screen Actors Guild Awards including best supporting cast. Ugly Betty has solid indirect South African ties: South African actor Stelio Savante is a recurring guest star who has just completed shooting his ninth and 10th episodes.
Foot tapping holiday fun with CineMARK - CineMARK
 Just before the start of the summer holidays, CineMARK treated clients and their kids to some foot-tapping holiday fun at the premiere of Happy Feet.
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| | | The second coming of the Web
[Nausher Rahman] The much ballyhooed "demise" of Internet-based and -driven businesses, subsequently derided as dot-bomb and dot-con, brought with it a sobering reality for venture capitalists and investors. The lesson learnt was a surprisingly obvious one - that net-based start-ups need viable business models to be viable businesses.
The biggest web trend of 2007 will be...
Social networks dominated the Web scene in 2006 globally, but what will be the equivalent in 2007? One website asked its readers and here are the most popular predictions from the readers of www.readwriteweb.com.
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Eventing | | Dome management contract extended for Thebe - Coca-Cola dome
The Sasol Pension Fund, owners of the Coca-Cola dome in Johannesburg, has renewed the management contract for the venue with Thebe Exhibitions and Events until 2014.
Cape Town's Cell C Sound of the City concert closes 2006 chapter - H-Factor
 On Friday, 15 December 2006, the Mother City's Good Hope Centre played host to the city's own Cell C Sound of the City concert. The concert was the fourth and final one in a national series that started in Port Elizabeth, moved to Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, before culminating in Cape Town.
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Exhibitions | | Volume and personal interaction gives exhibitors the edge
The growth in the number of couples tying the knot, as well as the general growth of the wedding industry, has seen more and more companies realising the value of exhibiting at wedding exhibitions.
Decorex KZN looks at the new luxe - Thebe Exhibitions
What's new on the design horizon? Decorex KZN will show and tell. This leading décor and interior design exhibition sparkles with a new sense of glamour and a theme to match. 'Embellishing Space' marks the return of beautiful spaces - rich in symbolism and meaning; provocative spaces to touch, feel and experience.
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Magazines | | A magazine for proud South Africans
 What inspires you as a South African? Proud! the brand new, official magazine of the Proudly South African Campaign, poses this question and offers loads of stories about real people doing great things as food for thought.
ADVantage ADmag Awards call for entry
The ADvantage ADmag Awards for top South African consumer magazines are open for entry. Initiated by John Farquhar, ADvantage's editor-in-chief, the awards recognise outstanding and innovative consumer publishing. Only ABC certified consumer publications are eligible to enter.
January is all about innovation - Entrepreneur Magazine
 Innovation is a critical driver and a key differentiator for success in business today. Over the past few years, competition has risen, sales margins are under attack and customers have more and more options available to them. In these circumstances, it is quite clear that only companies that differentiate themselves will grow and prosper.
Shape magazine goes paperback
Shape magazine has published The Shape Complete Workout Guide, the magazine's first book-a-zine in South Africa. The 178-page paperback is a great companion for anyone - from the couch potato, who would like to add stretching to their ad-break entertainment, to the fully-fledged fitness fundi. The guide is available countrywide until the end of February 2007 at R49.95. The book-a-zine is divided into colour-coded sections which include everything from nutritional advice to target training for common trouble zones, plus a four-week bootcamp total body shape-up. Other Touchline Media titles to publish a book-a-zine include Men's Health, Runner's World and Bicycling.
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| | | Maverick extends its Empire
[Louise Marsland] The maverick of South African publishing, Branko Brkic, whose in-depth business/consumer magazine of the same name, Maverick, is a year old, will launch a similar publishing concept focusing on the media industry in South Africa. The new glossy monthly will, aptly, be called Empire.
Trevor Ncube's Zim citizenship saga
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Robert Mugabe's government's decision to strip Trevor Ncube - publisher of the Standard and Zimbabwe Independent - of his Zimbabwean citizenship signals the beginning of the end of independent media in Zimbabwe and marks the darkest period for the country's media, Zakeus Chibaya, secretary-general of Cross-border Association of Journalists (CAJ), told Bizcommunity.com.
Closing date for Citadel journalism award
Journalists interested in entering the Citadel 'Words on Money' journalism award for excellence in reporting about personal finance and investment matters, have another few days to prepare entries before the closing date on Friday 19 January 2007.
Ten disturbing trends in mass media
Peter R. Kann, chairman of Dow Jones, lists 10 disturbing trends in mass media, as reported by media and PR blog Media Culpa.
Number of jailed journalists worldwide tops 134
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] A total of 134 journalists are currently jailed in 24 countries worldwide, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Apart from China (Asia) and Cuba (Latin America), Eritrea leads the pack in Africa with 23 cases, followed by Ethiopia with 18.
Media challenges and expectations in 2007
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The year 2006 has been a busy but tough period for the South African independent media as it fought against all odds to tell it as it is for the sake of press freedom and the public's right to know. And, as the year 2007 kicks off, already many observers predict that the media will face even more challenges, given the major political events due to take place this year which will determine the future of the country.
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Mobile | | Mobile grows music market
After six years of steady decline, the global music market is set to grow again spurred on by increased consumption of digital music through multiple channels with annual revenues predicted to reach USD$38.8 billion by 2011. In 2007, over half of the one billion mobile handsets shipped will have music playing capabilities, reports Portio Research.
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| | | Deadline approaches for Mondi Newspaper Awards
The Newspaper Association of South Africa and Mondi Shanduka Newsprint reminds journalists, feature writers, photographers, graphic artists and layout artists to enter their best work in the sixth edition of the prestigious Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards.
Pack the sunscreen for Beeld's Holiday Show this February - Beeld
To help prospective holidaymakers plan ahead for a relaxing and memorable December 07 break, daily Afrikaans newspaper Beeld has teamed up with the Beeld Holiday Show/Vakansie Skou for a second year, taking place from 9-11 February 2007 at Gallagher Estate.
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Online Media | | And what if these social media predictions came true?
It's that time of the year again... Time to take a look into the crystal ball with Bizcommunity.com and Media Culpa and predict what will come in the next 12 months. Here are some things you can expect from 2007. [Not...]
White Wall Web publishes fresh site for RE/MAX - White Wall Web
Cape-based web database application development company, White Wall Web (WWW), has just rolled out a fresh new website for International real estate franchise giant RE/MAX Southern Africa.
IMAGES24 photographic exhibition at the Suidoosterfees 2007 - IMAGES24
 Media24 photographers cover the news countrywide 24/7. To recognise and reward these photographers, IMAGES24 invited all Media24 photographers to submit their three best images.
Ananzi Kids teams up with CNA - Ananzi
Ananzi Kids, the online kids site on Ananzi, South Africa's premier search engine and information portal, teamed up with Edcon's CNA to present a new look and feel site to gamers for the festive and back to school season - not just for kids, but for the tweenies and adults who also frequent the site.
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| | | New outdoor creative shop on the block
With over 30 years experience in the outdoor advertising market, Clear Channel Outdoor has opened a dedicated creative shop that focuses on creating effective and innovative outdoor advertising.
New Pop Right Up - Right Stuff
 Right Stuff, known for its continuous product innovation, had announced the development of yet another new advertising system, the patented and trademarked Pop Right Up.
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Production | | Get internal communications going in 2007 - Turnkey
TurnKey offers a cost-effective, intelligent AV solution for HR decision makers. "Optimising internal corporate communication can increase operational efficiency," says Sandra McDiarmid, managing director of TurnKey Productions.
Terraplane's AK directs headliner for Samsung and Leo Burnett - Terraplane
 "Paparazzi" is Samsung's own E News special on the paparazzi's fascination with celebrity, proving that the Samsung E250 is all you need to be a well equipped super paparazzo!
Fresh Eye attracts top producer for Allais - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 A chance to produce for Amy Allais from Fresh Eye Film Productions lured producer Byron Grant back to South Africa from Dubai where he was producing commercials for the Middle Eastern market.
Bioscope shoots new Hyundai Tucson campaign - Bioscope Films
 Director Hylton Tannenbaum ended 2006 with a new Hyundai Tucson TV campaign for The Jupiter Drawing Room (Cape Town). The two commercials have already been airing extensively and are a continuation of the popular 'Pretty But Tough' campaign.
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| | | The rejection of PR in cyberspace
[Kami Watson Huyse] As I was writing this post, the Time Person of the Year was announced, and as you know by now, that person is YOU. It was an interesting choice, and I think that it is somewhat apropos to the discussion about which social media trends I thought were most notable in 2006.
How to get published on Bizcommunity and other tales...
One of the things the PR industry does so rarely is actually ask an editor or journalist what they need for their publication. This causes unnecessary miscommunication, bad feeling and the editor to break a nail hitting the delete button more times than is necessary! We decided to compile a rough guide on "Cultural Learnings of Bizcommunity.com for Make Benefit Glorious Industry of Public Relations" (with apologies to Borat and we promise, there's no hairy nude wrestling in this one!).
Alliance gives rise to full-service African communications platform - Crisis Communications Consultancy
Kenyan PR consultancy, The Energy Source, has formed a strategic alliance with South African specialist crisis management company, Crisis Communications Consultancy, and its sister agency, Strategy One Communications, a boutique PR consultancy that focuses on the local business-to-business sector.
Quo Vadis Communication expands range of courses - Quo Vadis Communications
Niched communications training and marketing communications company, Quo Vadis Communications, is expanding its bouquet of training courses.
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SABC Radio Sales recently embarked on a Radio Effectiveness Study conducted by AC Nielson using the AMPS and RAMS sample size, to assist them in inciting interest and influencing decisions to place advertising with SABC radio stations in preference to other media. Through this study SABC can in detail list the attributes of a programme, DJ/presenter, station in general, and attitude towards advertising, reflecting how its listeners consume SABC radio stations.
The School of Rock returns - Tuks FM
January 2007 promises to be yet another exciting month in the Pretoria School calendar as Tuks FM presents the epic battle for "The School of Rock".
Jeff Moloi replaces Kwena Moabelo on Kaya
Kwena Moabelo, sports manager for Kaya FM 95.9, is leaving the radio station to join SAFM and SABC sports television. Moabelo says: "This was a tough decision to leave a place that has been my home for almost six years. However, this is a career move for me. I will miss all the listeners." Announcing veteran sports broadcaster Jeff Moloi as the new sports editor, station MD Charlene Deacon says: "Jeff will more than ably fill Kwena's shoes and we now have an opportunity to hire a new face to join this experienced team."
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| | | Ad Talent Salary Survey 2007 - Ad Talent
Do you remember what you were earning in the days when you paid for condoms and plastic bags were free and how does it compare to what you're earning now? Is your salary well-packaged or are you being taken for a ride? Check out our salary survey and see what people are earning in the communications industry.
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| | | The 'good news' at the SAMRA conference
 SAMRA's annual conference will be taking place at the picturesque Spier Wine Estate near Stellenbosch in Cape Town from the 24 to the 25 May 2007. This year's conference will showcase a number of guest speakers, including Steuart Pennington, CEO of South Africa - The Good News (Pty) Ltd.
Giving credit to consumers
As we enter a new year, many of us will be making fresh resolutions about how we deal with our personal finances, or groaning at the amount of Christmas spending we put on our credit cards. How do attitudes towards credit and loans, towards debts and saving vary across the world? Using the latest data from TGI, we investigate...
SAMRA calls for exhibitors at the 2007 SAMRA Conference - SAMRA
The Southern African Marketing Research Association has announced that it will once again be offering exhibition space at the conference to service providers to the marketing research industry.
SAMRA calls for sponsorship: 2007 Conference - SAMRA
Sponsors of the Southern African Marketing Research Association's 2007 Conference, which aims to bring together researchers, research users and marketers from all over Southern Africa, will have the opportunity to gain considerable exposure to this diverse target audience, as well as to the media attending the event.
SAMRA announces rates for 2007 conference at Spier - SAMRA
The Southern African Marketing Research Association has announced the rates for delegates at its 2007 conference, to be be held at the Spier Wine Estate in May. The conference aims to bring together researchers, research users and marketers from all over southern Africa with the goal of growing and improving marketing research in the region.
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Retail | | Cavendish Square adopts Bluetooth
The exclusive Cavendish Square in Cape Town became the first mall in the region to adopt Bluetooth as a customer communication medium, in what is becoming a more frequent way for major malls to communicate with customers.
What's the 'beef' with the meat industry?
The SA Feedlot Association says newspaper reports that beef in South Africa is in short supply are "inaccurate" and have created confusion among consumers. Spokesperson Dave Ford says that there is in fact an oversupply of beef in the market place. "In addition, the price of beef, which is determined by its availability, has dropped and is currently at the same level it was selling for in September 2006, testimony to the current surplus availability of beef. Retailers have been urged to adjust their pricing accordingly and pass the cost saving onto consumers," explains Ford.
Sipahh launches limited edition Cookies and Cream flavour
Straws are the coolest thing that's happened to milk since milkshakes and Sipahh has launched a cookies and cream flavour straw to add to their range of strawberry, chocolate, banana and caramel flavours. Each cookies and cream straw is filled with cookie flavoured beads and cream flavoured beads. The beads fuse together as the milk passes over them to create the unique flavour of Cookies and Cream.
Providing the tools for a better education
To help provide disadvantaged learners with the tools for a better education, MWEB has partnered with Pick 'n Pay, M-Net and S.M.I.L.E. to roll-out the Big Stationery Donation Drive for 2007. This drive, now in its second year, is a national campaign where members of the public are encouraged to donate stationery at over 350 Pick 'n Pay stores nationwide. All contributions will be distributed to underprivileged schools by S.M.I.L.E. (St Mary's Interactive Learning Experience), a national community-based education non-profit organisation. "The enthusiasm of Pick 'n Pay shoppers and MWEB members alike during the last drive helped us collect enough stationery and funds to assist 40 disadvantaged schools during 2006," says Natalie Thayer, MWEB Home GM. "This year we are going bigger by increasing the Stationery Drive's presence to 350 stores, allowing us access to a larger national audience and ultimately giving us the tools to assist even more of South Africa's underprivileged schools."
Online shopping exceeds expectations
During the peak festive shopping season www.bidorbuy.co.za experienced an average growth in sales of 34% resulting in a monthly increase in sales of R1.49 million. "Although much of this success can be attributed to seasonal shopping peak," says Gillian Meier, business manager at bidorbuy.co.za, "a large percentage of our growth is as a direct result of a vigorous advertising campaign that the company embarked on from mid October to mid December." This is the first time in five years that bidorbuy has invested in advertising. The peak shopping season also resulted in an increase of 21% in new registered users and almost 70% more product listings on bidorbuy.
Lurpak launches light butter spread
Patleys have expanded their range of Danish Lurpak butter with the launch of new Lurpak Lighter Spreadable, a blend of butter and vegetable oil with 25% less fat than regular butter. This new Lighter Spreadable variant offers health conscious consumers a lower fat alternative. New Lurpak Lighter Spreadable is a completely natural product free of hydrogenated oils, additives, artificial colourants, flavourants or preservatives.
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| | | Fear Factor SA II launches
 Fear Factor II South Africa has launched on e.tv. The show, which premiered on 8 January, hosted by Lungi Radu, will feature such fun-filled challenges as eating cockroaches and animal testicles, bicycling through sheets of glass, surviving fast-rising water while being chained inside a tank, fishing for nectarines in a tank filled with snakes, and lying in a coffin filled with rats.
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Forums | | Bribing and corrupting the media?
Some PR companies believe that hand-delivering expensive gifts to journalists will buy more copy space than a newsworthy event introduced by an informative press release and useful pictures... Is this a true reflection of the bribability and corruption of the media? What is your view?
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People on the move | | Trinitas appoints new account director - more info
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| | Events to diarise | Sandton Convention Centre client open day Baird's Renaissance - Sandton, Johannesburg, 16 January
Please join the team at Sandton Convention Centre for a Client Open Day, where we will showcase our offering for 2007 - and reveal a few surprises too! | | | African Marketing Forum 2007 Upbeat.co.za - Cape Town, 19 January
A free information session on the African Marketing Forum 2007 (AMF). | | | Professional selling skills AchieveGlobal - Johannesburg, 22 January / Johannesburg, 14 February
A three-day course that offers a proven, powerful model for face-to-face selling that equips your salespeople with the skills they need to develop lasting, mutually beneficial customer relationships. | | | The power of the press release The Write Co - Sandton, 22 January / Sandton, 2 February
A one-day hands-on interactive workshop on how to write a good press release that editors will publish. | | | Adobe Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator CS Vega School Joburg - Benmore Road, Sandton, 22 January
Learn how to create beautiful, detailed artwork and projects for your clients. | | | How to create and maintain your own web site Eridge Marketing - Randburg, 23 January
In this three-day course you will not only learn how to create your own web site, but you'll also be taught how to do your own maintenance. | | | Corporate event management The Hedgehog Event - Johannesburg, 24 January
How to design and implement innovative and memorable event experiences. | | | Weekend workshop for independent filmmakers The Writing Studio - Johannesburg, 26 January
A workshop exploring the craft of making a short film and the art of being a film director. | | | 12-week filmmaking course The Excellent Film School - Johannesburg, 27 January
Intense 12-week filmmaking course covering everything from directing and producing to scriptwriting and editing. | | | Web development course Working Webs Consulting - Johannesburg, 29 January / Johannesburg, 7 May
This course teaches the student all the basics, such as HTML, web server essentials, protocols and other important things a web developer needs to know. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Effective speaking and presentation skills Maurice Kerrigan - Johannesburg, 15 January AAA module in Practice of Marketing AAA School of Advertising - JHB, 17 January Sales skills The Peer Group - Johannesburg, 17 January Influential business communication Maurice Kerrigan (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 18 January TV presenting course On Cue Communications - Randburg, 20 January AAA module principles of marketing communications AAA School of Advertising - Johannesburg, 20 January HIV / AIDS and the Impact on Business IQPC - Sandton, 22 January Doing business online Britefire - Johannesburg, 22 January Versatile broadcasting Walter Sisulu University - East London, 22 January Professional selling skills - world-class skills AchieveGlobal SA - Cape Town, 22 January | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Statements Manager - Braamfontein
Energetic, numerate individual with a keen eye for detail and good communication skills? Join the corporate marketing department of a robust retail group to manage the customer statements portfolio. read more
| Sales Manager - Johannesburg
Ability to plan own advertising and sponsorship strategy and execute. Vacancy in the publishing industry. Must access media planners and adspend decision-makers. Senior position requiring 5+ years experience. read more
| Sales Executive - Sandton
One of the top digital agencies is looking for self-starting, cash motivated, door openers, able to rise to the challenge and grow our existing blue-chip client base. read more
| Graphic Designer - Rivonia
Graphic designer who lives, eats and breathes the job. read more
| Video Editor - Rivonia
Video editor with can-do attitude. read more
| DTP Operator/Designer - Johanneburg
We are looking for creative people to join our foward-thinking ad agency. You need to have ability on page layout and be very efficient with Corel Draw and Photoshop. read more
| Senior Art Director - Rosebank
A well-established TTL advertising agency is looking for a senior art director to head up the creative team working on a busy retail account. read more
| Art Director - Durban
Art director - mid-weight needed for a top Durban-based ad agency. Must be conceptual as well as able to work on retail and other accounts. read more
| Graphic Designer - Durban
Graphic designer required for top Durban ad agency.
Must be Mac-literate and will need to have experience in logos, layout, posters, promotions etc. read more
| Retail Designer/DTP - Rosebank
A well-established TTL advertising agency is looking for a designer/DTP person to work on a retail account, who can take jobs through from brief to repro in super-quick time. read more
| DTP Operator - Durban
Top Durban ad agency requires a DTP Operator (Mac-based) to work on a retail account. Attention to detail essential. read more
| Account Director - DRM - Bryanston
An award-winning advertising agency is urgently looking for an account director to manage the BTL/DRM business of a very prestigious brand. read more
| Art Director/Designer/Studio Senior - Cape Town
Passionate TTL free-thinker, who enjoys the challenge of a wide range of clients and innovative creative solutions. read more
| Corporate Gifts Account Manager - Johannesburg
Dynamic, goal-driven candidate to join our innovative, passionate team as a key corporate gift account manager, handling sales and client service. read more
| All-round Graphic and Multimedia Designer - Melville
Must be a solid designer, able to design logo, print, and web (Flash and HTML very important). Must have at least two year's experience! read more
| Implementation Planner - Johannesburg North
Implementation planner required to work across all media. read more
| Web Designer - Cape Town
Are you a highly skilled creative with a passion for web design? We are looking for you! read more
| Operations Manager - Midrand
Implement and manage operations department including scheduling (ads flighted correctly) and production activities. Invoices, month-end reports. Oversee site inspections and all contracts from sales department. Obtain quotes for specific jobs. Urgent! read more
| Designer - Mid - Rivonia
Small, insanely creative BTL agency seeks young, dynamic designer with 5+ years experience to Illustrate their printing prowess, Flash their talents and weave a creative dream together for video/web. read more
| Web Designer - Cape Town
We seek technical and creative expertise and temperament to become a team member in one of the IT application development teams. read more
| Office Manager - Camps Bay, Cape Town
Due to the massive demand for his work, acclaimed photographer Michael Poliza requires an office manager to administer his photo library and day-to-day operations of his office. read more
| Senior Suit - Cape Town
Smart, accountable, leader (group account director) with minimum of seven years account management experience on well-known brands with good agencies. Passionate champion of great ideas and integrated TTL thinking. read more
| Exhibition/Environmental Designer - Midrand
Hey you! Maverick is looking for a exhibit/environment designer with AutoCad and 3D Studio Max experience. From concept to full-rendered presentations, great creativity and experience is a must! read more
| Creative Project Manager - Cape Town
Interesting, creative and level-headed PM wanted to create balance at brand activation/PR agency with clients that include Parliament, Momentum, Axe, Panarottis, Spur, Son and Sunlight. read more
| Consultant - Cape Town
Studentwise, a national staffing services and promotions company, seeks a consultant for its Cape Town office. Graduate with 1 year permanent work experience. Position involves recruitment, placements and admin/client service. read more
| Account Manager - Somerset West
Account manager for PR agency in Somerset West, specialising in wine, food and hospitality industries. Excellent computer and organisational skills and PR experience essential. Preferably bilingual. To start ASAP. Must live nearby. read more
| Graphic Designers x 2 - Durban
International Durban agency looking for creative staff. read more
| Art Director - Durban
Hot art director required for an award winning Durban agency. read more
| DTP Operator - Durban
DTP operator required for Durban agency. read more
| Communications Manager - Johannesburg North
Leading sports body requires dynamic, driven and ambitious communications and media manager. Strong strategic abilities, knowledge of the sporting arena and appetite for success required. read more
| Brand PR Manager - Johannesburg North
Brand PR expert, with sass and skill required to assist with variety of accounts. Strong strategic and implementation skills, media abilities and event management experience ideal. read more
| Middle-weight Media Planner - Johannesburg North
Solid media planner with the ability to think creatively and leverage budget, required to join and lead dynamic team. read more
| Advertising Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Blue Planet Media is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, high-energy individual to join its sales team on TICK TOCK magazine - SA's first-ever consumer magazine dedicated to watches. read more
| Art Director - Johannesburg North
Versatile art director with both hands-on design and direction skills required to work across varied accounts. Creative, quirky and deadline driven. read more
| Account Manager - Johannesburg North
Account manager with government and NGO experience and solid media abilities required to join dynamic team. Great opportunity for a natural networker, self-starter and ambitious candidate. read more
| Account Director - Johannesburg North
Results-driven account director with IT/technology experience, required. Will be heading up large account, great strategic opportunities, client interaction and room for growth. read more
| Product Manager - EE Only - Cape Town
Our client, a leader in direct selling in the Southern African and global market, requires the skills and services of a product marketer for their Cape Town offices. R20 000k ctc read more
| Senior Account Manager - Johannesburg North
Senior account manager with technical/consumer experience and solid media contacts required to join dynamic agency. Perfect career move to grow, mentor a team and take on more responsibilities. read more
| Account Executive - Johannesburg North
Leading agency seeks enthusiastic, capable, go-getter to fill position as account executive for a technology/consumer account. read more
| Marketing Associate - Cape Town
This exciting opportunity requires a fun-loving, outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic person with a passion for precise work. The successful candidate must be available to travel. R14 600k ctc read more
| PR Account Manager - Johannesburg North
Versatile account manager requried to work on a variety of marketing-focused accounts. Background in marketing and branding would be ideal for this position. read more
| Brand Manager - Online - Cape Town
Your online marketing experience and client business development skills could see you in your dream job this year. R15-R18k ctc read more
| Assistant - JHB Northern Suburbs
The Career Guru needs help! We are a fast growing, busy recruitment consultancy in the creative industries. We need a fast working, enthusiastic assistant. Potential to grow. read more
| PR Account Manager - Johannesburg North
PR account manager with medical/pharmaceutical experience and solid media contacts required to join dynamic agency. Perfect career move to grow and take on more responsibilities. read more
| Strategic Director - Jhb Northern Suburbs
Full service agency with incredible track record and on the list of "want to work for agencies" seeks a highly talented strategic director wanting long-term career growth and rewards. read more
| Account Director - Public Relations Agency - JHB Northern Suburbs
Use your excellent media relations and client management capabilities to gain exceptional experience in international PR agency environment. Senior position within the agency at account director level. read more
| Accounts/Admin Superstar - Sunninghill
Accounts and admin superstar to run our busy design studio in Sunninghill! We need a organised person to be the centre of our studio. Are you the one? read more
| Sales Executive - Specialised Marketing - Johannesburg
Sales executive for specialised marketing and creative design services. Cold-call, sell in person-to-person meetings. Interact with, and build, successful client relationships. read more
| Production Manager - Johannesurg
Small 'through the line' ad agency in JHB requires medium division production manager. Five years experience at least, and a sound track record are essential. Contactable references will be required. read more
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