| | | No Comment |  The Sunday Times announced this weekend that it will finally be launching its new free daily newspaper, The Times to 127 000 existing subscribers in the cities, thereby extending its brand to a six-day newspaper. It is following a global trend seen in the magazine world in the past few years and capitalised on recently by Caxton with its free suburban magazines and other media houses with free shopping mall magazines. The magazines are really just another specialised advertising vehicle, being low on quality content. It will be interesting to see if the Sunday Times maintains editorial quality as pundits predict that the only way newspapers can beat the social media challenge is through quality content, particularly investigative journalism. Globally, free daily newspaper circulation more than doubled from 2001 to 2005, from 12 million copies in 2001 to 28 million in 2005 – an increase of 137%, according to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), which is holding its global congress in South Africa in June this year. Said Timothy Balding, WAN CEO, in February this year: "While much attention has been focused on digital development, the print product is also changing. There has been a proliferation of new genres of newspapers, targeting new audience segments and generating creative marketing and distribution scenarios. And the surge of new, free titles thrust into the paid-for market is the result of many publishers rethinking the cover-price revenue model in place for more than 400 years." Free newspapers tend to be targeted, niche, promote community and have a strong distribution model to offset the different revenue model. Ironically, according to trend reports in this sector, people are reading less and sourcing free info off the Internet, leading to declining newspaper sales - but this environment has also grown free newspapers and magazines which focus on maximising ad revenues by distribution to as many readers as possible.
Happy reading! Louise Marsland, editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Loeries opens for Africa, Middle East
FXI shocked by Zim media freedom violations
What happened to the newspaper ad?
Why Telkom will never be world class
Social media aggregators benefit business
How much data do we generate?
Iraq war takes a heavy toll on media
‘This is my job,’ By a Journalist
Big business ‘gets’ social media
PR email deleted unread by journalists
'Subversive creativity’ at the Clio’s
Reward of R10k for White Lion tapes
Adobe unleashes Creative Suite 3
Provantage Media expands into Africa
Morrisjones in driving seat with McCarthy
TV licences stay - SABC
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Marketing | | Why Telkom will never be world class
[Chris Moerdyk] When Telkom employees use their initiative by giving customers what they want, they don’t get praised or promoted - they get fired. Not only that, but Telkom doesn’t seem to believe in empowerment either.
Provantage Media expands into Africa
Provantage Media, a leading provider of ambient marketing platforms, activation and transit communications, have announced the expansion of their operation into other African regions to service the needs of their financial and FMCG clients predominantly.
Marketing and Legal must work together to produce readable documents - Simplified
Marketing and legal departments in financial services firms need to work closely together to produce documents that meet the plain language demands of new and pending legislation such as the National Credit Act and the Consumer Bill. That's according to Frances Gordon, a partner at plain language training and consulting firm, Simplified.
It’s time to co-create - Actuate
 [Grace Harding] The new buzz in the consulting world is co-creation, equal status partnering, 50/50 relationships. This is a concept that hasn’t quite made it to our businesses yet and if it has, it is happening infrequently.
Sappi Fine Paper appoints new marketing director
Bernhard Riegler has been appointed marketing director of Sappi Fine Paper South Africa with immediate effect, replacing Wayne Rau, who was recently promoted to the position of CEO of Sappi Trading in Hong Kong. Bernhard, currently the marketing manager of the specialities and export channels, joined Sappi in 1995. He has garnered experience across the business, including in security and tissue papers, as well as the coated graphics business. Bernhard was voted Sappi Fine Paper’s Marketer of the Year for 2001.
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Advertising | | Loeries opens for Africa, Middle East
In recognition of opening out to countries beyond South African borders, the Loerie Awards 2007 is inviting the creative industry in the Africa and Middle East region to enter their outstanding work before 15 May 2007. For the first time this year, all Africa and Middle East finalists outside South Africa will receive a Loerie Awards 2007 certificate acknowledging their creative excellence.
SAB targets drunks
The Easter long weekend is around the corner – and with it comes long-distance travelling, good times with friends and family, and lots of parties. To this end SAB has launched a special Easter weekend ‘responsible drinking campaign’.
'Subversive creativity’ at the Clio’s
 NEW YORK - Oliviero Toscani, creator and photographer of possibly the most controversial advertising campaign ever for the Italian brand Benetton and cofounder of Colors magazine, will star at the first Saatchi & Saatchi Clio Hero Show, a new annual program being kicked off this year at the upcoming Clio Festival, May 9-12, 2007 in Miami Beach.
Morrisjones in driving seat with McCarthy
Advertising agency Morrisjones&Co. has announced that they have been appointed to handle advertising for the McCarthy dealership account. McCarthy is the largest motor retail organisation in South Africa and includes most major car marques. This is the third account win for Morrisjones this year.
Award winning sniffles
 The highly emotional Academy Awards ceremony, which was held in Hollywood earlier this year, provided Twinsaver Facial Tissues with a tearful angle to market the brand. Conceived by ad agency TBWA/Hunt/Lascaris and grabbed by People magazine, the creative was immediate and relevant.
The Great Big Amazing Egg Hunt has been won! - Black Khaki
 With a score of 511, Rutger Blok from Antz Photographic is the winner of The Great Big Amazing Egg Hunt, an addictive puzzle advergame launched by Black Khaki Digital. Rutger wins a luxury Easter chocolate hamper worth R2000.
Lowe Bull gets down and dirty with Omo Auto - Lowe Bull
 Lowe Bull Johannesburg has captured the essence of the Omo Auto "Dirt is Good" brand image with its latest television commercial, which was directed by Clive Will of Sanga Films.
New executive creative director for FCB Johannesburg - FCB South Africa
 FCB Johannesburg has appointed Rob McLennan as its executive creative director. McLennan is best known in the industry for his work on the Dulux, Axe and Nando’s accounts.
The message behind the April calendar - Goldswain Global Advertising
 Goldswain Global Advertising has released a new calendar for April 2007, which can be set as wallpaper for your desktop.
Hat-trick of wins for Zoom - Zoom Advertising
Zoom Advertising – Ogilvy’s expert retail advertising and ‘brands at retail’ agency– has just won three more significant accounts – Sasko bread packaging, Cape Deli and SportSkin.
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 Leaders are restless in nature and unless companies invest time and money in developing and retaining their top leadership talent, the chances are they will move on. “And this,” says Deon Kruger, managing director at MGM Brand Construction and Advertising, “can be a serious threat to business continuity and a company’s success over the long term.
Buffett on employment branding - Brand Alive
 [Giles Shepherd] Even Warren Buffett has publicly declared that ensuring his organisation’s development as an employment brand of choice is absolutely key to its future success, writes Giles Shepherd, MD of Brand Alive.
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Design | | Embossing and foiling - a branding folly?
So your client wants to spruce up its image and asked you to redesign its letterhead and other stationery. And you have just the top-drawer design in mind, one that incorporates embossing and/or foiling. Stop.
Adobe unleashes Creative Suite 3
In the largest software release in Adobe’s 25-year history, it promises to revolutionise creative workflows with its Creative Suite 3 product line - an offering of tightly integrated, industry-leading design and development tools for virtually every creative workflow.
Stonehouse Graphics re-positions
The Sisulu Media Group (SMG) reports that it has completed the process of re-positioning Stonehouse Graphics as a black owned and managed company and denied rumours that it was closing up shop. The company is 100 percent owned by SMG which is owned by media veteran, Zwelakhe Sisulu.
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South African computer and technology retailer Incredible Connection last week launched its own fully fledged Internet service provider (ISP), Incredible Live, in conjunction with Internet Solutions and Branded Internet, as a way of retaining ownership of the relationship with customers.
How much data do we generate?
A groundbreaking new study forecasts that a staggering 988 billion Gigabytes of digital information will have been created by 2010. The primary drivers include rich media, user-generated content and 1.6 billion Internet users.
TEC Video Production appoints new staff member - TEC Multi-Media & Video Production
 TEC Video Production welcomes Monique Correia as a new production assistant.
TEC Multi-Media new staff member - TEC Multi-Media & Video Production
 TEC Multi-Media has appointed Nicola Brits as a graphic designer to join the growing young dynamic team.
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Education and Training | | Skills Portal passes the 300, 3000 and 13 000 milestones - The Skills Portal
The online home for human resource development, The Skills Portal, has passed a number of milestones – all featuring the number 3. The Skills Portal’s 13 000 readers can now access information on more than 300 training providers and more than 3 000 training courses.
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| | | Louis Dreyfus Africa executive weekend - Collyer Lessick & Associates
 “An exclusive South African experience fit for a King.” The executives from Louis Dreyfus Africa started off their adventure weekend at the luxurious Hayward Tented Camp situated in the Pilanesberg Nature reserve.
Abbott Saudi Arabia incentive trip - Collyer Lessick & Associates
 After landing at OR Tambo Airport, the Abbot Saudi Arabia incentive trip delegates were whisked off to the Cascades Hotel in Sun City for their African Bush Experience. They had the afternoon at leisure and as dusk fell they enjoyed a spectacular game drive. Dinner was served at The Boma.
Collective effort puts sparkle into annual diamond party - Loudfire
 The collective efforts of the Waterfront Boat Company and its partners, designer entertaining company Loudfire and technical production company SMD Technical, culminated in an unquestionably successful event for clients European Diamonds PLC and the Dragon Group.
Tru Touch host yet another successful event - Tru Touch Events
 Tru Touch events pulled off yet another well planned and executed event for a top international litigation law firm which employs 650 lawyers in offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, New York, London and Johannesburg.
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Exhibitions | | Scan teams up with Design Indaba - Scan Display
 For the second consecutive year, Scan Display was the official services contractor for the Design Indaba Expo held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 21 to 25 February 2007. The Expo ran alongside the award-winning Design Indaba Conference and showcased the finest in SA design.
mediatech Africa 2007 fact sheet - mediatech africa
mediatech africa 2007, South Africa's only all-inclusive broadcast, media, entertainment and AV exhibition will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, from 12 - 14 June 2007.
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Magazines | | Beyonce’s SI shoot
 Sports Illustrated’s International Swimsuit issue will once again hit South African shelves on April 2, and this year it famously features pop diva Beyoncé on the cover. The issue is a music-themed edition with video’s and galleries to download, as well as guest appearances by some of the world’s top bands including Aerosmith, Kanye West, Panic at the Disco, Kenny Chesney and Gnarls Barkley.
Making it big with the April issue of Entrepreneur - Entrepreneur Magazine
 Research has shown that hard work and dedication means much more than talent in achieving great success. This month’s issue of Entrepreneur magazine recounts how a two-man outfit took their brand from humble beginnings to a world leader that exports to 60 countries.
Sustainable business opportunities - Succeed
The fanfare over the 2010 World Cup is increasing. The activity is inspiring everyone to start looking at where they can earn their share of the money.
Finweek appoints new editor - Finweek
Media24 has announced the appointment of Marc Hasenfuss as the editor-in-chief of Finweek and Fin24.co.za. This comes after the establishment of Media24’s new business unit – Fin Business Media Company (FinBMC) – the consolidation of two of South Africa’s leading sources of business and financial information, Finweek and Fin24.co.za.
Reader’s Digest acting ed
Sharon Sorour-Morris has been appointed acting editor of Reader’s Digest and will take over the reigns from Anthony Johnson who leaves to pursue other opportunities within the Media24 group. Media24 Magazines, who took over the license to publish the magazine in South Africa in November 2005, are in the process of repositioning the title to attract a broader middle-class demographic.
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While the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is concerned over the most recent assaults on media freedom in Zimbabwe, what is most shocking for the FXI, according to a recent press statement, is the “grossly inadequate response of the South African Government to the growing crisis in Zimbabwe”.
Protests against restricting sport events media coverage
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) and Print Media South Africa (PMSA) have expressed strong concern at the attempts being made by the International Rugby Board (IRB) and the Australian Football League (AFL) to restrict media coverage of the Rugby World Cup and the Australian Football League games this year.
Iraq war takes a heavy toll on media
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The four-year-old Iraq war has killed a total of 153 journalists and media assistants, the Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF, Reporters Without Borders) said, as the world commemorates the fourth anniversary of what many political analysts call the ‘unnecessary’ invasion of Iraq by US-led forces.
Of thieves, liars and serial liquidators...
[James Siddall] One of the first, fundamental lessons of journalism I learnt – or rather, was taught, which is not necessarily the same as absorbed - was this: avoid the use of the word “I”. And do not venture or proffer your opinion unless the piece is specifically an editorial or column.
Training talent critical to workforce development - CRF South Africa
While companies emphasise the attraction and retention of a skilled workforce and improving workforce performance as part of their strategic priorities, few understand the impact these strategies have on their business as key profit-drivers according to independent research-based publishing company – CRF International (CRF).
CRF secures top management talent - CRF South Africa
In line with CRF International’s global corporate strategy, CRF South Africa has made three strategic management appointments.
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[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Newspaper adverts are – or rather used to be – the source of entertainment, advice, communication and marketing for small and large businesses, but as print media continues to fade amid the technological onslaught, the one-million dollar question industry experts are now asking is: “What happened to the newspaper ad?”
Heritage Project for Mother City
The Sunday Times has launched the Cape Town leg of its unique national heritage project to erect a number of site-specific, permanent and public memorials that record and recognize some of the century’s most remarkable newsmakers and events.
A paper for the people
The Sunday Times has officially announced that it will launch its much talked-about daily freesheet, The Times, in June of this year to an anticipated 127 000 existing Sunday Times subscribers in major metropolitan areas. It will be edited by Sunday Times deputy editor, Ray Hartley. For more, click here.
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Online Media | | Social media aggregators benefit business
[Gino Cosme] In the span of a month South Africa has unveiled two social media aggregators. First we saw the Mail & Guardian Online unveil a blog aggregator called Amatomu.com, followed by last week's release of social media aggregator Afrigator.com.
DieselCar goes digital
DieselCar has made the decision to follow the overseas trend and go digital. For the very first time in South Africa a totally free, premium-quality motoring magazine is available for download at the reader’s convenience.
Big business ‘gets’ social media
Social media is proving a big hit for global corporations inside and out, but risks remain. Research organisation, Melcrum, has announced the preliminary findings of the first ever survey into social media adoption by large corporations worldwide. More than 2100 executives responded about how blogs, podcasts, wikis and other collaborative technologies are being used to communicate with employees and customers.
Following significant success, Trafficonomy is preparing for even more - Trafficonomy
Trafficonomy, the South African-owned online gaming company that provides free and skill games to large gaming communities in South Africa and abroad, has achieved some important new milestones in its continued rise to prominence in the South African and international online gaming industry.
Geo-targeting helps companies target ad spend wisely - Acceleration
Companies that want to maximise their returns from their online marketing spend should look at ways that they can use geo-targeting and other forms of targeting to reach the users that fall in their target markets while reducing the waste associated with serving ads to those who don't.
''Check'' out Ananzi's new online shopping site - powered by PriceCheck - Ananzi
Ananzi has joined forces with Cape Town-based online shopping site PriceCheck to introduce a new e-commerce platform that makes online shopping more convenient and user friendly.
Auditor in a Box - FLUX
 In April 2007 FLUX, in collaboration with LexisNexis™ Butterworths, will launch an Occupational Health and Safety Act auditing application called ‘Auditor in a Box’.
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| | | JWT Joburg tops Street Pole Ads award
 Art director Leon Moodley and copy writer Erin Brooks of JWT Johannesburg are the overall winners of this year’s Street Pole Ads Award. More than 135 entries were received nationally from creatives vying for the first prize of an R 80 000 trip for two people to attend the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in June 2007.
Pam Golding hits the road with branded London Taxi Cabs - Graffiti
 With branded London Taxi Cabs currently doing a combined total of more than five thousand trips a month, it’s little wonder that South Africa’s largest independent real estate group, the Pam Golding Property Group, recently joined the branded cab trend and have taken to the road in style with three newly-branded London Taxi Cabs.
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Production | | Reward of R10k for White Lion tapes
 Master tapes of Chop Productions’ movie White Lion were stolen on Tuesday when a PA delivering the tapes to Videolab had his car stolen. Producers are desperate to get the tapes back, starting an email and sms campaign among friends and colleagues in the industry.
Mobile media ad-venture
Film and TV animation producer Emma Kaye has left her position as CEO of Breakdesign to open her own new media shop specializing in the mobile and entertainment sectors. The venture kicks off later in 2007 with the first African film festival for mobile phones.
Kiss Films shoots new Volkswagen for Ogilvy Cape Town - Kiss Films
 Kiss Films director Jason Fialkov recently shot a commercial introducing the new Volkswagen Eos coupe-convertible for Ogilvy Cape Town.
Bioscope shoots Sinutab for JWT - Bioscope Films
 Director Hylton Tannenbaum's urban-musical-comedy commercial for Sinutab and JWT features six characters, who are so congested that you can’t really hear what they are singing – hence the subtitles.
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| | | ‘This is my job,’ By a Journalist
[Samantha Perry] The next PR or marketing person who asks me if they can approve/proof-read a story before it goes to print is going to get the kind of reaction from me that makes a nuclear explosion look calm, controlled and harmless. Thereafter I will take a dictionary, and hit them repeatedly over the head with it, until they beg me to let them look up editorial integrity, and press freedom.
PR email deleted unread by journalists
A major regional survey among journalists in the Middle East has revealed that over 70% of journalists delete email from public relations agencies without reading them, highlighting the frustration the media industry has with communication from PROs and clients.
Failure to communicate properly causes misunderstanding and confusion - Quo Vadis Communications
The experience of many learners who receive coaching and training from Quo Vadis Communications is that a failure to communicate properly causes misunderstanding, confusion and insecurity in their organisations, according to Theo Coggin, Executive Chairman of the company.
Front of house communications training - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
In any efficient organisation, the person manning the front desk is often the client's first and most important point of contact. In essence, the front office becomes the all-important face of the organisation.
Grapevine reappointed - Grapevine Communications
Grapevine Communications has been reappointed by two former clients, Red Cherry and The Jo’burg Wine Show.
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| | | South African men are champions in personal grooming - Nielsen
In a society obsessed with beautiful people and celebrities, it is perhaps unsurprising that over two thirds of consumers the world over agree the pressure to look good is much greater now than it was in our parents’ day. However, according to a recent study by the Nielsen Company, such desires to look good don’t necessarily mean that we’re prepared to spend more money to enhance our appearance, or go out of our way to look stylish all the time.
c.i.a. celebrates 10 years with launch of new product - Consumer Insight Agency
The Cape-based consumer insight agency (c.i.a.), the company that pioneered the practice of video-based qualitative market research in South Africa, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.
Synovate enjoys industry-topping growth in 2006 - Synovate
Aegis Group plc, which owns global market research company Synovate, has reported 2006 preliminary results showing another year of excellent progress as business positioning and product investment deliver a tenth straight year of market outperformance.
Public opinion on corruption - Markinor
Just over half of adult South Africans (54%) believe that the government is doing well in fighting corruption in government, according to studies conducted by Markinor during November and December 2006.
Gold awards to top manufacturers - Synovate
The Synovate Quality Awards have once again resulted in a close battle between South Africa’s vehicle manufacturers to reach the top of the ranking in Synovate’s annual survey of Sales and Service satisfaction in the local motor industry.
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| | | New international talent joins Kaelo Worldwide Media as it gears for further growth - Kaelo Worldwide Media
 Two international specialists have joined the Kaelo Worldwide Media team as the sponsorship and television company expands its senior management contingent in line with continued growth. American consultant Bryan Healy will head up the corporate sponsorship consulting division, while Dylan Rogers returns from the UK to take the reins of the growing broadcast production division.
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| | | 24 hour Africa magic
M-Net’s AfricaMagic Channel, which launched in December 2003 as a seven hour channel, began broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as of 1 April 2007. The African general entertainment channel showcases homegrown entertainment produced in Africa, by Africans, for Africans.
Mad new TV show
 Madhouse, the TV show, is a brand new concept created and produced for etv by Epgworld’s Alejo Juarez Peñalva. It’s billed as a fun, interactive show with a dollop of Latino spice which launched this week with presenters Nobuntu Dubuzana and Nkanyiso Bengu.
OATS' Landmark decision
Oracle Airtime Sales, the advertising sales arm for pay television stations M-Net and DStv, recently implemented Landmark software to manage the company’s media planning and media buying function.
TV licences stay - SABC
The SABC says nothing has changed as regards the legal obligation of television viewers to pay their television licence fees in terms of the Broadcasting Act. The SABC was responding to media reports over the weekend in which it was speculated that TV licence fees could be reduced or even abolished.
MTV Base beefs up winter line-up
Pan-African music channel MTV base (DStv Channel 88) is significantly increasing its local programming content for its Autumn/Winter season. Kicking off in April 2007, MTV base will be introducing audiences across the continent to a wide range of new show formats, encompassing comedy, romance, entertainment news and ‘celebreality’ - topped off with a new, broader music focus.
A new look for O-Boma
Channel O introduces two new presenters on O-Boma this month. Former DJ Chuma Phiri from Q-FM in Lusaka, Zambia is the new face that will be seen on Tuesday between 15:00 and 17:00. Another new face is 23-year-old Capetonian model Nzinga Qunta. Popular VJs KB Ngakane, Nonhle Thema, Grace Meadows, Lungile Radu and Proverb will continue hosting the show as well.
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| | Accounts | | | Siyenza Management wins Teba Bank PR account - more info | | MoneyBiz appoints bluesouth - more info | | Ambit Recruitment has signed up I-Net Bridge. | | MS&L bags Commuter Hotline public relations account - more info | | Sunflower Fund appoints Jenny Handley Promotions to assist with media and events - more info | | Niche titles appoint Internet AdSales - more info | | More... Submit a New account | | |
| | People | | | Amanda Mbatha joins Coolcumba Communications - more info | | New appointments at The MediaShop – Cape Town - more info | | Isobel McAleenan has been appointed managing director for Ambit Recruitment. | | Ambre Nicolson appointed editor of Business Life - more info | | Kerry Harris has been appointed senior account executive for Symbiotic Communications, Durban. | | Two new appoints for Stonehouse Graphics - more info | | New talent at Glasshouse Multimedia - more info | | More... Submit a Person | | |
| | Events to diarise | Writing short stories for magazines SA Writers College - Countrywide, 12 April
Award-winning writer, Ginny Swart, will teach you how to write and sell short stories for magazines both locally and internationally. | | | Find your voice as a writer The Writing Studio - Cape Town, 15 April
A four-Sunday, creative writing workshop for writers who would like to write the short story, novel, or article of their dreams. | | | Soho Editors Final Cut Pro 200 training Soho Editors - Johannesburg, 16 April / Johannesburg, 16 April
In this four-day course you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarising yourself with the user interface. | | | Advanced web programming and techniques Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Design - Cape Town, 16 April
This four-week course will introduce you to cutting-edge technologies like server-based scripting in PHP, client-server communication using AJAX technologies, and how to use external sources to fill your website with content. | | | Airbrushing workshop Airvolution Designs - Pretoria, 16 April
A step-by-step course that teaches participants how to airbrush and achieve great results in no time at all, on any surface with any medium. | | | Web project management Britefire - Johannesburg, 17 April / Cape Town, 24 April
This course gives you an understanding of project management methods, techniques and tools as they apply in managing website or e-marketing development projects, and it gives you the skills to put them into immediate use to ensure the success of projects. | | | Success stories The Write Co - Sandton, 17 April / Cape Town, 17 July
Learn how to write non-fiction with this three-day workshop that aims to take your book idea and develop it into a working proposal. | | | Be brilliant @ search engine marketing Britefire - Cape Town, 25 April / Johannesburg, 9 May
This course will teach you the set of strategies and techniques that increase your visibility on search engine results pages, increase the click-through rates to your site, and maximise your conversion of visitors to customers. | | | Be brilliant @ email marketing Britefire - Cape Town, 26 April / Johannesburg, 10 May
This course helps you acquire the knowledge and skills to use the powerful cost-effective tool of email marketing to grow business, build community, boost customer loyalty, expand your market, generate brand awareness, or drive visitors to your website. | | | Be brilliant @ web-leveraged advertising and PR Britefire - Cape Town, 2 May / Johannesburg, 11 May
This intensive one-day workshop examines online markets, explores the advertising and PR alternatives, clarifies the issues, and shows you how to jump-start your use of the web as a vehicle for building profitable relationships with the new consumer. | | |
| | Upcoming events | International marketing IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 10 April Key account management for sustainable advantage IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 10 April Present for success IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 10 April Writing and delivering speeches Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - Johannesburg, 10 April Final Cut Pro Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Arts - Cape Town, 10 April Effective speaking and presentation skills Maurice Kerrigan (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 11 April Editing edge The Write Co - Sandton, 11 April Introduction to proactive PR PRISA - Randburg, 11 April Online marketing research IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 11 April Effective selling skills IMM Graduate School of Marketing - Johannesburg, 12 April | More... Submit an event | | |
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| Project Manager - Quantitative Focus - Randburg
An opportunity has arisen within Markinor for a project manager. The incubent will manage quantitative research projects (FMCG client) from start to finish. read more
| Manager - Pretoria
Studentwise, a national staffing services and promotions company, seeks a manager for its Pretoria office. The position involves management, business development and assuming overall responsibility for the branch performance. read more
| Assistant Editor - Power and Energy Journal - Johannesburg
Well established publisher of four leading technical trade journals in Muldersdrift/Lanseria area seeks assistant editor for monthly power and energy journal. read more
| Media Sales Account Manager - Cape Town
Media infomation company needs an account manager to handle business development and current client management. Marketing/media/sales background with strong networking and negotiation skills. read more
| PR Account Manager - Cape Town
Traffic PR is looking for a dynamic PR account manager to work on global/national brands. Applicant must have three years minimum agency experience and dual business and consumer writing skills. read more
| Designer - Cape Town
Our client creates the most beautiful design work, and is looking to employ someone who is a true designer. Send us your CV if you are an accomplished middle-weight designer. read more
| Sales Representative - Cape Town
If you love online media sales and you have the ability to close deals, write your own proposals and work as part of a team, then we need you! read more
| Direct Marketing – Senior Account Directors - Johannesburg
Our leading CRM specialist client is looking for two senior account directors to oversee exciting and varied portfolios. read more
| Mid-weight Graphic Designer - Woodmead
The in-house design studio of leading global FMCG brand need to add a talented designer to their team. Packaging, point-of-sale, trade presenters and more. read more
| General Manager - North - Gauteng
Must understand e-marketing, branding strategy, new business development at senior levels, key account management, organisational agility - strategic insight. An exceptional opportunity with profit share options. read more
| Web Developer - Cape Town
This role is well suited to a front-end web developer. Must be able to communicate with designers and understand their requirements with regard to multimedia. read more
| Account Director - Ad Agency - Norhern Suburbs - Johannesburg
Dynamic TTL agency requires an experienced client service professional to take charge of a varied portfolio, including FMCG, media owner, financial services clients. Dynamic, passionate, energised? Read further. read more
| DTP Operator – Middle-weight - Cape Town
Our client is looking for a middle-weight DTP operator with an eye for colour and detail. This is a great opportunity for a driven and motivated DTP operator. read more
| Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Do you live, eat and breathe design? Do you want to work in a dynamic and driven studio on great brands? If yes, then read furher. read more
| Client Director - Branding Agency - Sandton
Strategic brand agency, part of a leading global maketing and communications group. Only the cream of the crop will be considered for this brilliant career opportunity. read more
| Web Designer - Cape Town
Looking for a web designer with a great Flash portfolio. This position is well suited to an individual with a highly developed eye for design, typography. read more
| Press Ombudsman/Press Council - Parklands
As the term of office of the press ombudsman and other office bearers within the press council are up for review, the founding bodies committee seek applications/nominations for positions available. read more
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