| | | No Comment |  A group of media colleagues and I were moaning about our excessive email at a function last week and how we battle to get to the ends of our inboxes. The problem it was concluded, was the PR industry. I receive over 1GB of email a month – that is 1000 Megabytes (MBs) for the uninitiated. The problem is that the PR industry do not understand email and how to communicate properly with journalists and they’re not informing their clients either. We do not want: huge pix files – they cost us money as they use up our bandwidth and as online media, we can’t even use high res pix as our readers wouldn’t be able to download them either; we don’t want your logo embedded in the email, it makes the email bigger than it needs to be and hides your message below your logo; we don’t want colour screens, because when replying, we have to find another colour to reply in; we don’t want PDF files, they are hard to get info out of for text editing; we don’t want heavy formatting, each publication is different; we don’t want pix embedded in the copy; we don’t want info that is not relevant to our publication; we don’t want to be spammed as part of your 500-strong media list; we don’t want you to send more mails to find out if we got the first – ever heard of read receipts? We cannot tell you when we will use your press release – that is what media monitoring services are for – as we get so much information we battle to remember our own names, let alone what you sent us yesterday. And to end this rant, will Idea Lab (client: MTN) and Ochre Media (client: Sunday Times) which sent 9.9MB and 25MB mails respectively on Friday, please resend in plain text of less than 100KB as your mails were deleted unread at the server as they bombed my email!
Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Maggs takes the hot seat on SAfm today
Keith Rose gets global award
Ethics key in reporting on children
Privacy rules over bulk SMS
SABC doccie cut worries FXI
Advantage ADmag winners announced
Loeries bookings, flights now open
New kids’ media strategies pledged
Gold card rip off, claims Virgin Money
The barbarians are at the gates
All the PRISA PRISM winners
No more Carte Blanche for Ruda
Marketers are out of touch
Online radio show for music industry
Wines of Note launches Soweto edition
5FM unveils lineup changes
Newspaper publishing awards finalists
A gala tribute to global copycats
Guidelines on adopting new media
Touchline to launch Best Life
Rudeboy Paul breakfasts at YFM
Bloggers launch M&G blog site
Dishing up DStv on mobile
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Marketing | | Markex 2007 for Jhb and Durbs
Gauteng will play host to Markex 2007 from June 5-7 at the Sandton Convention Centre, while this year Durban will welcome Markex August 14 - 16 at the city’s renowned International Conference Centre (ICC).
Marketers are out of touch
[Thebe Ikalafeng] The recent State of Marketing survey, conducted by Brand Leadership and Markinor, clearly shows that most people fulfilling a marketing function in South Africa are simply out of touch with the key drivers of shareholder value.
A gala tribute to global copycats
[Naseem Javed] Over the decades, the art of copying and stealing other people’s content and ideas has settled comfortably in the mainstream across the globe. What formerly would constitute an act of piracy is now a commonplace, everyday occurrence. Isn’t it time to give these ‘borrowers’ a tribute, host a gala dinner and hand out awards?
Coca-Cola encourages pupils to ‘Make their Mark’ - Egg Marketing & Communications
 [Alda Heunis] Since its inception in 1993, Coca-Cola’s school incentive programme, PIE (Partners in Education) has made significant strides in promoting schools’ financial independence.
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Advertising | | H-Factor reappointed to Loerie Awards
Event agency, H-Factor has once again been appointed to produce the awards ceremonies for the brand communication industry’s premier annual gathering, The Loerie Awards. The two awards ceremonies will again be staged on the sports grounds of Margate Primary School.
Loeries bookings, flights now open
It’s time to make sure you have the best seats in the house for this year’s Loerie awards, taking place in Margate at the end of July 2007. Bookings opened today, Friday 30 March, and in addition, preferential airfares to industry professionals travelling from Johannesburg and Cape Town en route to the Loeries are available through the official carrier agreement with low cost airline Mango, announced earlier this week.
A winning exhibittionist
 [Simone Puterman] International judges recently judged the Ogilvy Cape Town’s Audi TT microsite a winner, Betterbond is making sure its corporate identity fits its brand persona, PETCO is using billboards to encourage consumers to recycle PET, Standard Bank has been getting to grips with campus students, and proximity#ttp has been seen sporting explosive launches for Renault.
Cannes Film, Press, Direct, Radio juries released
The full member lists for this year’s Film, Press, Direct and Radio juries for the 54th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival were all recently announced, as well as the judging dates. South Africa has a jury member per panel.
Ogilvy Jhb announces new board members
Ogilvy Johannesburg yesterday, Wednesday, 28 March 2007, announced the appointment of 10 new members to its board, in line with its vision of liberating brands as well as the talent within the agency.
Inaugural Dubai Lynx winners revealed
The winners of the first Dubai Lynx Awards, the new leading creative advertising competition for the Middle East and North Africa, were announced last week at the inaugural awards ceremony which took place at the Dubai Media City amphitheatre, attended by over 1200 guests. Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai was honoured with the first Agency of the Year trophy, with JWT Dubai coming in second place and Team/Y&R in third.
Jupiter and Umoja unite for fashion - The Jupiter Drawing Room
 Sanlam SA Fashion Week 2007: Winter Collection may have come and gone, but for The Jupiter Drawing Room (Cape Town), the event was the beginning of an exciting new working relationship. The agency teamed with Umoja, an empowerment initiative started by the Jubilee Community Church in Observatory, to create the posters and other advertising elements for the latest date on the South African fashion calendar.
Roger Garlick finalists announced and new committee to be elected at AGM - AMASA
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) is calling on members and interested parties to attend the Annual General Meeting, to be held at the JSE in Sandown on Wednesday, 4 April 2007. Amongst other items, voting for the new 2007/2008 committee and announcement of finalists for the coveted Roger Garlick Awards will be on the agenda.
Partnering to succeed - Creationstation
Generating new business in a competitive marketplace has never been more challenging. Whilst there are many ways to get noticed in the business community, it all comes down to being in the right place at the right time. Before you blink, your hit-and-miss advertising campaigns could impoverish your business and the only response that your cold calling elicits is the cold shoulder.
Silver Prism for Black Khaki - Black Khaki
 Black Khaki Wired and their client, Big Blue, have been awarded a Silver Prism at the Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA) PRISM Awards.
The Hunt is on... - Black Khaki
 Black Khaki is expanding its service offering and putting the fun back into branding. The Great Big Amazing Egg Hunt is but one example of the tailor-made advergaming solutions offered by Black Khaki Digital.
Lowe Bull takes a fresh look at the dangers of smoking - Lowe Bull
 Lowe Bull creative team Adam Livesey and Matthew Brink, for their pro bono client, The National Council Against Smoking, opted to produce something leagues apart from the doom and gloom messaging to which consumers are so accustomed.
Jupiter's poster worth the fight - The Jupiter Drawing Room
 The Sony PlayStation 3 has launched and The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town has prepared Musica for battle. The highly anticipated gaming arrival will only be available in limited supply at the music retail outlet.
Toyota to drive Pendoring
Toyota has joined the ATKV, Media24, Sanlam, Rapport and Vodacom as a main sponsor of this year’s Pendoring Advertising Awards. Says Dawid Brand, Pendoring co-ordinator: “Toyota is one of the country’s leading and most loyal advertisers in Afrikaans… Thanks to their and the other sponsors’ vision, the Pendoring wheels are picking up great momentum now!”
D&AD judging almost over
It’s day four, and the D&AD Global Awards 2007 judges should be almost through 25 000 pieces of work. Judging concludes today, Thursday, 29 March 2007, and entrants will be biting their nails until the first week of April to find out how they’ve faired.
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| | | Business guide to launch at WEF Africa Summit
The launch issue of the first annual official NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) Business Guide will be distributed at the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, to be held in Cape Town in June 2007. The objective of the Business Guide is to create interest in, discuss and expose business and investment opportunities in Africa.
PR partnership to promote Maputo Advertising Festival
Fourways-based PR company HMC Seswa Corporate Communications is the PR partner for the Associacao Mocambicana De Empresas De Marketing Publicidade (AMEP), organisers of the annual Maputo International Advertising Festival, based in Mozambique, it was announced last week. The purpose of this alignment is to highlight advertising creativity in South Africa and in Africa in general.
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| | | Montecasino theatre brand essence
 The Teatro at Montecasino, currently under construction and due for completion in April, will be one of the 10 largest Lyric theatres in the world, and the only one of its kind in South Africa. With 1900 seats and advanced acoustical infrastructure, designed to accommodate one of the world’s most ambitious stage productions – The Lion King – the brand essence was essential.
Winning through co–branding partnerships
 [Roman Cylkowski] Driving innovation in an FMCG environment can be harnessed through partnering up of brands that share similar target markets. Problem is, we just aren’t seeing any of this on our supermarket shelves.
New name, corporate identity for mineral beneficiator
 When the board of the Tongaat-Hulett Group announced in February 2006 plans to unbundle and separately list Hulamin on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, while at the same time introducing BBBEE shareholding, these developments also provided the platform to launch a fresh new logo look for the company, designed by Espial Go-To-Market.
Zoom opens Branded Entertainment unit - Zoom Advertising
While the launch this week of the Zoom Branded Entertainment unit is a first for an advertising agency in South Africa, the unit has already successfully created and produced a number of ’advertiser funded programmes’ (AFPs) for its clients on television.
Creative collaboration results in award-winning design - HKLM
A collaborative direct marketing campaign has impressed both the judges at the recent Dubai Lynx Awards as well as the campaign’s target audience, resulting in increased market awareness and new business opportunities for the three companies involved in the project.
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CRM | | Edgars Club launches automated benefit card - LifeWorld
 Following the launch of the automated benefit card to the Classic members of Edgars Club in October 2006, Lifestyle members of the Club were issued in February 2007 with the same member benefit card built on sophisticated gift card technology, supplied by Tutuka, in order to track and validate eligibility to redeem their existing club benefits.
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| | | Digital marketing reaches new heights - Cambrient
[Jarred Cinman] It seems that more businesses are going online today, and for good reason. The use of the Internet is increasing at an incredible rate. According to Internet World Stats, Internet use in Africa alone has grown by 625.8% in just six years.
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Education and Training | | US author tells USB ‘vital conversations’ are much needed in business - USB-ED
 11 September 2001 was the day when the towers of success for American businesswoman and author Judith E. Glaser came crashing down: diagnosis cancer. Glaser recently inspired a packed auditorium of about 200 business executives with her story of recovery at the monthly Leader’s Angle talk of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB).
Neil Bierbaum leads the way in publishing - CCI Coaching Academy
In order to edit two magazines and fulfill his duties as a life and executive coach, award-winning journalist and founding editor of FHM Neil Bierbaum has had to fine-tune his leadership and time management skills to produce superior work 100% of the time. Bierbaum shows how the personal transformation course, Master I: The Creation Process with Creative Consciousness International has enabled him to develop into a highly effective freelance consultant and leader.
Strategic communications training - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, a professional who falls short on the ability to communicate effectively, actually starts out at a crippling disadvantage. In fact, no matter how good your idea is – if you can’t communicate it effectively - you simply can’t sell it.
Visiting German digital artist to present video editing course in Cape Town - Friends of Design
[Impti du Toit] Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts has brought a talented Berlin filmmaker, multimedia artist and trainer to Cape Town for several weeks to share his extensive knowledge of the Apple Final Cut Pro film editing program with those interested in exploring the field of motion graphics.
UCT course offers the tools for win-win negotiations - UCT Graduate School of Business
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) this April will be running a short-course geared to provide deal makers with the negotiating skills to turn tough stand-offs into win-win situations.
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| | | Staff changes at The Event Production Company - The Event Production Company
The Event Production Company is pleased to announce recent promotions and appointments.
Explosive Joburg launch for BARCODE mobile bar industry - BARCODE
 Durban-based mobile bar service company BARCODE recently celebrated the launch of its Johannesburg operation with two highly successful VIP events, the launch of the Renault Clio RS and the Miller Music Tour final party.
'Eventful' few months - The Event Production Company
 Not only did The Event Production Company have a busy year during 2006, organising a number of successful events for top companies, 2007 has also gotten off to a good start.
Nominations flooding in for Speaker of the Year 2007 - Speakers Inc
A quick visit to either of the websites www.saspeakersinc.com or www.speakeroftheyear.co.za reveals that just about every top name in the speaking industry has been nominated by their peers to receive this award or one of the three others being handed out at the inaugural Speaker of the Year function on 19 April 2007 in Johannesburg.
Community spirit - Upstage
 Upstage is involved with a number of awards evenings but working on Community Builder of the Year is by far the most emotionally satisfying show. It is an annual event to recognise men and women who unselfishly give of their time and talent to improve the quality of life for others in their communities.
Staff promotions at Vodaworld Events - Vodaworld Events
Penny Gilchrist has recently been promoted to GM at Vodaworld Events. Previously Gilchrist was the banqueting manager for four years at the same venue. She is being ably supported by Bernard Moyo, assistant GM.
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Practical Finance & Budget for Non-Financial Managers - 24, 25 & 26 April 2007
- Apply the fundamental principles of bookkeeping and accounting
Leading & Managing During Change – 17 & 18 April 2007
- Master the art of strong leadership skills during change in the workplace
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Exhibitions | | Grant Thornton research results confirm exhibition industry growth - EXSA
According to recent research conducted by Grant Thornton South Africa on behalf of the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA), the SA exhibition industry is currently contributing R156.8 billion to the national economy and its growth impacts SA's economy in more ways than one.
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Magazines | | Advantage ADmag winners announced
 Last night, Thursday, 29 March 2007, saw the cream of the crop honoured at this year’s Advantage ADmag Awards. Held at the Johannesburg Country Club in Woodmead, magazines and editors were recognised for their achievements. Presented by Advantage editor-in-chief John Farquhar, the top publications were recognised for excellence in publishing.
One decade down, many more to go
 Now going into its 11th year of existence, social development project and magazine The Big Issue is proving once again that it has staying power despite various challenges. Cape Town businesses and supporters are rallying around with a number of fundraising initiatives while the project is advertising for three jobs that will ensure its ongoing viability.
Wines of Note launches Soweto edition
Earlier this month, Wines of Note launched the Soweto edition of its bi-monthly food and wine magazine, representing a large step towards exposing South Africa’s main market to the pleasure of wine.
Touchline to launch Best Life
 Touchline Media will officially launch Best Life magazine as a monthly title with the June issue on newsstands in May 2007. The new men’s lifestyle magazine – from the team that powers Men’s Health and Men’s Health Living – will be published in conjunction with Touchline’s biggest international partner, Rodale Inc.
Women’s golfing title now available
 Golf For Women, a bi-annual magazine dedicated to South African women golfers, launched yesterday, Wednesday, 28 March 2007, at Pro Shops, CNA’s and golf courses countrywide for R24.95. Edited by Golf Digest’s US Golf For Women editor in chief, Susan K Reed, the magazine cover all aspects of the sport needed by women to improve their game on and off the course. “Golf For Women is the very first golfing magazine for women to be published in South Africa,” comments Golf Digest editor Stuart McLean. “We believe this is a growing market and it’s important to provide instruction and stories specifically for women golfers.”
Outdoor mag teams up with explorer
Veteran traveller Kingsley Holgate has been appointed Getaway’s Adventurer in Residence, allowing the magazine’s readers to share first hand in the bold undertakings of this larger-than-life explorer. When Holgate sets off at the end of April 2007 for The Outside Edge, a year-long expedition through 33 countries around Africa, senior Getaway journalist Don Pinnock will be there to share and record the adventure.
Lancôme, Clarins win Marie Claire beauty award
Lancôme Secret de Vie and Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch were the local winners of the Marie Claire South Africa Prix d’Excellence de la Beauté 2007 awards, held at The Palms in Sandton, Johannesburg, last week. The two local products were acknowledged as South Africa’s best in the Care and Make-up categories respectively. Local product Nimue Super Hydrating Serum was one of the seven citations and was awarded membership to Proudly South African.
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| | | Maggs takes the hot seat on SAfm today
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The SABC announced a series of new additions to its TV and radio programmes last week, including official confirmation of Jeremy Maggs and Tsepiso Makwetla as the new team to present SAfm’s AM Live from today, Monday 2 April.
Ethics key in reporting on children
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Delegates at the 5th World Summit on Media for Children (5WSMC), held in Johannesburg last week, pledged to work together with media companies to develop new strategies to enhance children’s participation in media, and provide ethical and objective coverage when telling children’s stories.
Caxton rewards employees
The Annual Caxton Excellence Awards sees Caxton's best newspapers and employees recognised for their contributions. Journalist of the Year went to Gloria Edwards of the Springs and Brakpan Advertiser. Sold Newspaper of the Year with average circulation of 8000 and more was awarded to the South Coast Herald for the second time.
Putting a price on good writing
[Suzanne Brenner] How much is a writer worth? If one looks at many magazines, newspapers, print advertisements, PR communications and even TV soaps’ sub-titles, you may be forgiven for thinking not much. So then the question would be how much is a good writer worth? That really depends on who is picking up the tab and on his or her ability to distinguish good from mediocre (or worse).
New kids’ media strategies pledged
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Curtains fell on the 5th World Summit on Media for Children (5WSMC) earlier this week at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, with all delegates – young and old – and organisers pledging to work together with media companies to develop new strategies to enhance children’s participation in media, and provide an ethical and objective coverage when telling children’s stories.
Kids concerned over media’s ‘lack of vision’
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The 5th World Summit on Media for Children in Johannesburg has provided an important platform for children from many countries around the world to voice their concerns about what they believe is the media’s ‘lack of vision’ for children’s issues and needs.
Publishing solution for converging media companies
Creamer Media, publishers of Engineering News, Mining Weekly, Polity and the Research Channel, is the first media house to have migrated to Preditor, a new media publishing solution which has been developed over the past 18 months by local software house Prefix Technologies.
How media can change lives
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] More often accused and criticised for ‘sowing division and confusion’ and ‘undermining national unity’, the media has sometimes proved to be an instrument of peace, nation building and social stability. This was demonstrated at the recent 5th World Summit on Media for Children, where a former child soldier from Liberia, now a radio presenter, made an emotional testimony about how the media changed his life.
Deadline looms for SAPOA Journalist of the Year 2007
The search for the SAPOA Journalist of the Year 2007 is on and deadline for entries closes on Wednesday, 11 April 2007. The overall winner this year will receive a R20 000 voucher to holiday overseas.
Developments to transform global telecoms, media, entertainment landscape
LONDON: Convergence – that buzzword still bouncing around the halls of media and telecoms companies– is truly emerging from abstract jargon to reality, says independent market analyst Datamonitor In a report just published, “2007 Trends to Watch: Media and Broadcasting Technology,” Datamonitor says consumers are adopting technologies and services that blur the boundaries between entertainment and communication.
Steadman Group to launch its services into SA - Monitoring South Africa
The Kenyan-based Steadman Group will be launching its advertising monitoring and verification services into South Africa during April 2007, in association with Monitoring South Africa (MSA). Steadman clients will be offered access to the SA media and enjoy the same high level of service offered by the group in the rest of Africa.
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| | | Privacy rules over bulk SMS
[Harry Trisos] If you are one of those souls who goes ballistic whenever you receive an unsolicited sms on your mobile phone, then take comfort in the fact that there is a raft of legislation hastening to your aid. If, however, you are a business or brand seeking to use bulk smsing to reach your market, then you enter into a complicated and seemingly convoluted world governed by legal sanction and regulation.
The barbarians are at the gates
[Harry Trisos] I received an email recently from the organiser of a conference on Web 2.0 and Mobile 2.0, informing me that it has been cancelled because local business does not want to get involved in this area yet. Clearly the clarion call that the barbarians are at the gates has not gotten through to those slumbering marketers and brand managers who incorrectly believe that web 2.0 and mobile 2.0 are passing fads.
Dishing up DStv on mobile
As of 1 April 2007, DStv subscribers will be able to access programming information from their cellphones through DStv dish Daily. The mobizine will provide the latest programming highlights and updates, access to monthly competitions and exclusive offers, information about DStv and troubleshooting hints.
Multimedia first for Clickatell’s showcase - Clickatell
Global mobile messaging company Clickatell and busineSMS Software, a leading provider of software solutions for mobile messaging, have announced the launch of the first multimedia messaging application to support rapid content sharing and social media interaction.
Clickatell leads charge for global SMS capability - Clickatell
Global mobile messaging operator Clickatell has announced that its customers can receive reply SMSs to local and international SMSs using its Communicator application – straight to their inboxes.
Mobile barcodes to power fair-trade ticketing for the people - Wayin
 This year’s Oppikoppi “More than Somewhat” Easter Festival will mark a turning point in how event organisers promote and distribute tickets to their events. For the first time Oppikoppi Productions will be selling and distributing barcode mobile tickets to the festival via the Oppikoppi website.
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The finalists for the 2007 Frewin, McCall and Joel Mervis awards were announced yesterday, Tuesday, 27 March 2007. The winners will be announced at the Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards ceremony on 25 April.
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Online Media | | Guidelines on adopting new media
[Gino Cosme] New media and web technologies offer many terrific benefits for companies. While many companies in this country still sit on the sideline waiting to see how things evolve (and I don’t recommend this option, by the way) others are sometimes too eager and, worse, they don’t involve themselves in the process.
Bloggers launch M&G blog site
 Bloggers have been flocking to a new South Africa blog portal called Amatomu.com, despite the best efforts of its creators, the Mail & Guardian Online, to keep it a secret. The site was undergoing closed-group testing when word began to spread among local bloggers and new users began registering their blogs.
Ananzi Maps introduces the easy-to-use aerial view of SA - Ananzi
Ananzi Maps is now able to provide visitors with the option of switching between street map mode and aerial image viewing. This addition is the latest advancement to the online mapping system on Ananzi Maps.
Realmdigital launches new StorAge website - Realmdigital
Realmdigital has launched the new StorAge website offering full e-commerce functionality, as well as use of some of the e-marketing functionality offered by the Realmdigital Content Management System (rdCMS).
Superwoman lives... in South Africa - 24.com
The recent 2007 Female Nation Survey by women24.com, South Africa's largest online women's portal, reveals that superwoman is alive and well and living in South Africa but it has also thrown the spotlight on some anomalies. "It almost seems as if they've taken on the burden and financial responsibility of family and work life but remain quite sexually and politically conservative," says Sam Wilson, women24.com editor-in-chief.
Domain name battle heats up
Entrepreneur Christopher Riley is back in a legal tussle with Media24 over the use of “24” in his business’ website address, reports Business Day. This time the bone of contention is Properties24.co.za, which is very close to the media giant’s Property24.com. For more, click here.
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Production | | Keith Rose gets global award
 The advertising industry’s barometer on creative excellence, Shots, has named commercials director Keith Rose of Velocity Films as one of their top 100 most influential people in the history of Shots.
Entries open for ROSCAR Celebratory Awards
Deadline for entries to the ROSCAR Celebratory Awards, which honours natural history, eco-tourism and cultural filmmaking, is 30 April 2007. The awards will be awarded for the first time to filmmakers at the Durban Wild Talk Africa Film Festival and Conference, 27 - 30 August 2007, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Durban.
Film festival to strengthen worker solidarity
 Workers World Media Productions (WWMP) will be hosting the second annual Labour Film Festival, 18 - 20 April 2007, at Community House in Salt River, Cape Town. The aim is to engage with and strengthen solidarity among all workers in South Africa through screening the struggles and victories of working class communities globally.
Bringing juju magic to the 2007 Loeries - juju
Building on the success of last year's high-profile ceremony, juju will once again provide show graphics for the Loerie Awards. As an official event production partner, the team at juju are working hard to deliver something exceptional to honour the winners for 2007.
Kiss Films shoots high tempo commercial for Nissan Micra - Kiss Films
 Jason Fialkov of Kiss Films recently directed a dynamic, high energy Nissan Micra Commercial for TBWA Hunt Lascaris Johannesburg.
juju adds glamour to SABC1 brand refurbishment - juju
SABC1 is launching its sexy new look and juju will lend its special touch to the channel-branding party on 4 April 2007. Repositioning itself as the authentic "teller of Mzansi stories", the channel is targeting a dynamic, inclusive market.
The lion sleeps... almost - Chop Productions
 Having reached the final phase of production on the multi-million rand feature film ''White Lion'', Chop productions is preparing for a slate of new projects to see it through 2007/2008.
Velocity and Tonic score gold with Sony - Velocity Films
Sony Wega TV’s “Kick”, directed by Adrian de sa Garces of Velocity Films for Tonic Communications, has won Gold at the recent Dubai Lynx Awards.
Second call for Encounters Festival 2007 entries
The organisers of Encounters are calling on South African and international filmmakers to enter the ninth annual South African International Documentary Festival. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 3 May 2007. Encounters will show a selection of documentary films from around the world, with a particular focus on SA work, in Johannesburg and Cape Town in July and August – but only SA premières will be screened. Download the entry form here and/or email Nazeer Ahmed at distribution@encounters.co.za for more information.
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Marcus Brewster Publicity scooped the overall PRISA PRISM Gold Award for excellence for its Canderel campaign, on behalf of client Meribrands SA, at last night’s 10th PRISM Awards, held at The Westcliff in Johannesburg. The awards also coincided with this being PRISA’s 50th jubilee.
Graphicor salutes Barloworld, Massmart and Kumba - Tshirundu Communications
To encourage excellence in the quality of corporate reporting, Ernst & Young offers listed South African companies an opportunity to an in-depth analysis of their annual reports.
The Weapon of Mass Persuasion: making advertising copy work for you! - The Write Co
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a few words of advertising copy can be worth millions of rands. The Write Co has introduced a new course for the marketing and advertising sector - The Weapon of Mass Persuasion.
Never tell journos what you really think of them...
Microsoft’s PR firm recently accidently emailed its internal notes on Wired contributing editor Fred Vogelstein and how to work with him to Vogelstein himself. Yes, this really has happened, as reported on Techcrunch.com.
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| | | Old favourites on Good Hope
Cape Town’s Good Hope FM gets a new look this month with the return of an old favourite as well as introducing new Capetonian talent. Station manager Anthony Duke is excited about the future: “We shifted direction slightly on Good Hope FM's positioning last year and having Ryan O’Connor rejoin the station fits right into our ongoing strategy. He has some great new features planned for the afternoons."
Online radio show for music industry
Industry information portal Music Industry Online earlier this month launched MIO Radio, a fortnightly half-hour podcast with music industry insights, news, interviews and the best in South African music. The show will also cover contemporary issues and give a voice to the music business and its personalities.
5FM unveils lineup changes
5FM confirmed yesterday, Tuesday, 27 March 2007, that as part of its redesigned programming to become the essential guide to everything that defines the weekend, starting this Sunday, 1 April, up-and-coming local DJ Euphonik will be joining the national youth radio station.
Rudeboy Paul breakfasts at YFM
Previously hosted by Pabi Moloi, Thato and Macfarlane, 99.2 YFM’s flagship breakfast show will now be driven by iconic Rudeboy Paul and Sanza da Fanatik, the radio station announced yesterday, Monday, 26 March 2007. This change, as well the rest of the lineup moves, will come into effect on 2 April 2007.
“Partyman” for KFM afternoon drive
Changes to 94.5 Kfm’s weekday lineup, announced this week, include presenter Richard Hardiman being appointed to the weekday afternoon drive show (3pm – 6pm) and the partnership of Irma G and Guy McDonald on the Kfm Sundown slot every weekday (6pm – 10pm).
Motsweding FM freshens up brand
The recent lineup changes at Motsweding FM, an adult contemporary vernacular station broadcasting to seTswana-speaking audiences within North West, Gauteng, Northern Cape and Free State provinces, are part of the move to bring a contemporary edge to a brand previously described as an aging icon.
Hip-hop soul queen to tour SA
Metro FM and Edgars Music Series will be presenting Mary J Blige at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg on 12 May 2007, at Durban’s Westridge Park Stadium on 13 May and at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town on 16 May. “Mary not only records music that speaks to our audience but her life and success as a person and a performing artist represents the values we as Metro FM seek to celebrate in every woman,” comments Metro FM programming manager, Leo Manne.
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Research | | The Nielsen Company Crime Survey - Nielsen
More South Africans today are feeling vulnerable to criminal activity than they did in 2004. When asked in a survey, conducted by The Nielsen Company in February 2007, whether they believed crime had increased, stayed the same, or decreased, 90% of South African living in urban areas reported that there was no improvement in crime levels, or that incidents of crime had increased.
Search for SA’s Best Employer heats up - CRF South Africa
CRF International’s Best Employers South Africa project is in full swing. Will Ernst & Young, ‘Best Company to Work For 2006 (7th Edition)’, take the prestigious number one spot once again? Perhaps we’ll see one of the top 10 companies – SABMiller, Edgars, Standard Bank, Bidvest, BHP Billiton, Netcare, Microsoft, Sanlam, Coronation Fund Managers – muscle forward into pole position. Or will the coveted title of Best Employer 2007 be awarded to a new participating company?
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Retail | | Gold card rip off, claims Virgin Money
So you think you’re getting a good deal having a gold credit card? It’s all lip service, asserts Virgin Money. Recent research by the financial service provider has revealed that gold credit card holders pay on average 38% more in annual card fees, and in return they receive no real benefits.
PriceCheck secures venture capital
The recently announced funding agreement between PriceCheck and Cape Town-based Staal Internet for product development and expansion is a step towards the South African online shopping search engine’s goal of becoming the market leader for online shopping in Africa.
More healthy snacking options
Bakers Bettasnack combines a layer of chocolate and caramel on a bed of wholewheat digestive biscuit for a tasty snack aimed at the health conscious individual who also wants a touch of indulgence. Bakers Bettasnack is free from preservatives and artificial flavours and is available nationally in Choc and Oats, Milk Choc and Caramel Choc at a RSP of between R8.99 and R10.99. The revamped 200g cartons are designed in striking, bold colours to achieve more shelf appeal, offer greater protection against damage and are easier to reseal.
Demand leads to price cut
Freshpak has dropped the price of its Baby’s Organic Rooibos and Organic Honeybush to around R20.00. “As a market favourite, the high demand for Freshpak Baby’s Organic Rooibos and Organic Honeybush has enabled us to decrease the price of the range, which in turn provides an additional advantage to the consumer,” explains Aniesa Patel, brand manager of Freshpak Rooibos.
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Sponsor Statistik has become part of a global sponsorship research network through a new partnership with Sports Marketing Surveys, the largest sponsorship research house in the world with over 20 years of experience.
Pixel Foundry goes black and white - Kaelo Worldwide Media
SK Media Investment Holdings has acquired a 35% share of Pixel Foundry, a leading hosting facility for professional photographers. Pixel Foundry joins a portfolio of SK Media Investments group businesses, including sponsorship and television company Kaelo Worldwide Media, brand and cause communications consultancy Kaelo PR and sponsorship measurement group Sponsor Statistik.
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| | | SABC doccie cut worries FXI
The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) views with concern the announcement by the SABC that it has delayed the broadcast of SABC 1’s “Emthunzini we Ntaba” documentary on circumcision due to ‘a new phase of consultation’, fearing political pressure forced the hand of the corporation.
Top UK TV chef’s master class for food show
The Sunday Times, in association with Pick ’n Pay and in partnership with the BBC and DStv, will be hosting the outrageously camp and over-the-top Reza Mahammad and the equally over-the-top Ainsley Harriott, one of the UK’s most popular food personalities, at the Sunday Times Food Show at the Sandton Convention Centre, 5 - 8 July 2007.
No more Carte Blanche for Ruda
News24.com reports that, after nearly 19 years at Carte Blanche, Ruda Landman will be leaving the M-Net actuality programme at the end of June 2007 to explore other possibilities.
Action channel goes 24 hours
Action X, M-Net’s dedicated action and series channel, will become a 24 hour channel from 1 May 2007, with movie premieres every Monday to Saturday at 9pm.
Youth channel GOing up in the world
 As from 1 April 2007, not only is GO moving house from DStv channel 84 to channel 10, it will also begin broadcasting 24 hours per day. The rationale behind the move is a clustering of general entertainment channels on DStv.
Debbie Sharwood to head CNBC Africa CT
International business news television network CNBC, which launches its African channel on 1 June 2007, has appointed Debbie Sharwood as Cape Town bureau chief. The recent announcement was made by CNBC Africa chairman Zafar Siddiqi at a joint press conference with the Premier of the Western Cape, Ebrahim Rasool.
Pay-TV industry still in shock – Anton Harber
The pay-TV industry is still reeling in shock following Communications Minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri’s suggestion last week that new pay-TV licensing should wait until the launch of digital terrestrial at the end of 2008 to avoid undermining the migration to digital terrestrial broadcasting, according to Anton Harber, Caxton professor of journalism and media studies at Wits University, in Business Day. For more, click here
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| | Accounts | | | Red Flag appointed by Association of Independent Record Companies - more info | | Greta Wilson Publicity and FIVESTAR PR win Cape Gourmet Festival 2007 account - more info | | Meier & McEwen "keeps movin" with Always Ultra - more info | | WHAT2NIGHT.co.za appoint bluesouth as search marketing partner - more info | | Reader's Digest signs on Splash PR - more info | | RedCube Agency awarded Nondela Drakensberg Mountain Estate PR account - more info | | More... Submit a New account | | |
| | People | | | New designer for Rival - more info | | New sales and marketing director at Imperial Car Rental - more info | | Corporate Communications Consultants is growing - more info | | MS&L South Africa welcomes new top talent - more info | | GGi Communications announces appointment of Tandi Robertson as business director - more info | | Tswelopele Publishing appoints Vivian Dart as editor for Top Billing magazine - more info | | Thai Airways South Africa appoints Natalie Fourie as sales executive - more info | | Karin Doyle has been appointed expert recruiter for Ambit Recruitment. | | More... Submit a Person | | |
| | Events to diarise | Web development basic DanTal Training - Cape Town, 2 April
Get to grips with web development with this interactive five-day beginners web design and development course. | | | Creative negotiation skills Maurice Kerrigan (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 2 April / Johannesburg, 23 April
In just two days, through the interactive nature of our creative negotiation skills programme and a very high degree of individual attention, delegates are armed with the tools and confidence to tackle any daily negotiation challenge and win. | | | Total e-marketing course Working Webs Consulting - Kensington, 4 April
You will leave our course with a comprehensive understanding of the specific techniques to use to improve your website’s search engine ranking and how to use online and offline techniques to market your website. | | | Final Cut Pro Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Arts - Cape Town, 10 April
In this three-week course, you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarising yourself with the user interface. | | | Editing edge The Write Co - Sandton, 11 April
Learn the basic guidelines and the latest editorial must-knows with this one-day course. | | | Effective speaking and presentation skills Maurice Kerrigan (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 11 April / Johannesburg, 16 April
During this programme we examine the key communication elements that enable the creation of high impact presentations and speeches. | | | Advanced negotiation skills Maurice Kerrigan (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 16 April
Develop a clear understanding of the negotiation process and the ability to apply superior skills while building co-operative relationships that will ensure outcomes that deliver greater value than originally perceived. | | | IziCwe code: internal branding Ditaba Business Strategies - Fourways, Jhb, 18 April / V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 18 April
Learn how to communicate your organisational strategy and values effectively to all employees; analyse the levels of employee commitment in a working team and diagnose the emotional drivers of employee commitment. | | | How to connect Insights Projects - Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 19 April
Learn how to have natural, self-confidence to create a great impression, first time, every time while working in sales. | | | Telephonic customer service orientation LEAP Training - Johannesburg, 19 April / Johannesburg, 15 May
A highly interactive workshop designed for people involved in dealing telephonically with customers and suppliers. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Writing official reports and proposals Stellenbosch University - Stellenbosch, 2 April Effective public service delivery LeMark Training & Development - Pretoria, 2 April Introduction to CRM, ERM and loyalty IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 2 April Business writing IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 2 April Professional event admin and co-ordination The Hedgehog Event - Durban, 2 April Maya 3D animaton course Learn 3D Autodesk Media Entertainment Training - Johannesburg, 2 April Final Cut Pro 200 - A comprehensive study Soho Editors SA - Johannesburg, 2 April Creative negotiation skills Maurice Kerrigan (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 2 April Web development basic DanTal Training - Cape Town, 2 April High impact presentations Dale Carnegie Training - Johannesburg, 3 April | More... Submit an event | | |
| | Jobs offered | Specialising in Media Sales, Advertising
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| Marketing/PR/Advertising Sales Consultant - Gauteng
SA’s leading entrepreneurship publication seeks marketing/advertising senior sales consultant, hardworking, computer literate, commission-driven lateral thinker, own vehicle, proven sales experience earning excess of R 400 000 pa. read more
| Senior Web Designer - Cape Town
Glasshouse Multimedia is a dynamic multimedia agency providing a full range of digital design and allied services. Our specialities are website design, Flash animation and web-based application development. read more
| Client Liaison - Durban
The job would involve meeting with clients, determining client requirements, obtaining copy and images for websites, liaising with clients for duration of website process. read more
| Executive Assistant - Cape Town
A great opportunity exists for an executive assistant to join a young and innovative communications company with an exciting future in the entertainment industry in South Africa and abroad. read more
| Marketing Co-ordinator - Cape Town
Young, dynamic and rapidly growing company specialising in the hospitality industry looking for a marketing co-ordinator. Up to R180k p/a. read more
| Product Marketer - 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 - health-based. read more
| Researcher - Greenside
Busy film production house, Terraplane seeks permanent researcher to facilitate directors from pitch to presentation. read more
| Editor: Saltwater GIRL magazine - Durban
Durban-based youth publishing specialist, Atoll Media, is looking for a dynamic editor to start on Saltwater GIRL magazine – a cutting edge lifestyle publication for teenage girls. read more
| Business Unit Director - Public Relations - Jhb - Northern Suburbs
Strong leader with exceptional project management and client service abilities is required to lead a highly dynamic and successful team within this international PR consultancy. read more
| Online Editor - Cape Town
Established Cape Town publisher seeks online editor to work on it established electronic trade and investment product. Would suit young, ambitious online journalist with excellent knowlege of SA business environment. read more
| Junior-medium Graphic Designer - Johannesburg North
Hot talent required for an award-winning design studio. Graphic design position. read more
| Junior Graphic Designer - Johannesburg North
Have you got 1-2 years of experience in an advertising environment? Are you multi-skilled?
Are you creative and conceptual? Do you have your own transport? Then we need you. read more
| Junior-medium Graphic Designer - Johannesburg North
A young, vibey, enthusiastic designer needed for a vehicle branding company. read more
| Junior and Medium Digital/Web/Multimedia Designers - Johannesburg North
Our client is looking for young, incredibly creative, talented, flash expert with brilliant design, presentation, animation and action scripting skills to work on a wide variety of top-notch accounts. read more
| Researcher - Southern Suburbs
We need an experienced research specialist with a qualification in journalism to conduct interviews, research, trace, report, edit and document our conglomerate's history to present reporting to the CEO. read more
| Art and Design Director - Cape Town
Seeking to appoint an art/design director to develop and manage a design division. This is an exceptional opportunity for a young executive with profit share options. read more
| Junior Research Executives - Interns - Johannesburg - Cresta
Must be highly numerate and have a passion for what makes people tick. Join Research Surveys and take responsibility for client liaison, proposal writing, analysis and presentations. read more
| Data Analyst - Cape Town - Newlands
Analyse data across various projects. Must be highly numerate, accurate and analytical. Manage, reconstruct and analyse data. Interrogate database, exploring and identifying key trends. Be comfortable working on alcohol account. read more
| Brand Strategist - Johannesburg
Brand strategist position for a BEE post with a two year contract. read more
| Brand Project Co-ordinator - Johannesburg
Brand project co-ordinator position, reporting to operations director, available. Permanent position. read more
| Account Director - AA - Cape Town Only
My client, a large ATL agency is looking for an operationally strong account director with marketing savvy. 3+ years working as an account director with big agency experience. read more
| Copywriter - Cape Town
We are looking for a conceptually strong mid-senior copywriter to work in a FMCG/retail environment. Work will encompass the full media range + the usual run of the mill stuff. read more
| Retail Business Partner - Cape Town/Durban/PE
Outstanding opportunities in fashion for ambitious, driven, entrepreneurial leaders, to establish a career with the most dynamic clothing retail group in the country. read more
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| | Quotes | | | "Brand value is very much like an onion. It has layers and a core. The core is the user who will stick with you until the very end." - Edwin Artzt | | "No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance." - Confucius | | "Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months." - Clifford Stoll | | "There is more similarity in the marketing challenge of selling a precious painting by Degas and a frosted mug of root beer than you ever thought possible." - A. Alfred Taubman | | "If advertisers spent the same amount of money on improving their products as they do on advertising then they wouldn't have to advertise them." - Will Rogers | | More... Submit a Quote | | |
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Started in 1998, as a specialist branch of Ogilvy, Zoom Advertising focuses on retail brands and brands at retail. With offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, Zoom has become one of the leading retail agencies in South Africa, pioneering shopper marketing as well as branded entertainment.
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Kiss Films is a Cape Town based boutique film company, comprising of director Jason Fialkov and producer Warren Meltz.
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The SA Business Hub website was created in response to the need of small business owners in South Africa requiring affordable and accessible on demand business training, knowledge and information, Coaching, anonline marketplace for goods and services and a global network of small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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CRF International is research-based publishing company that identifies top performing companies across three continents using credible, scientific research surveys and provides a powerful brand and marketing platform to best performers through its local partnerships and publishing arm.
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