| No Comment |  With that cheeky last try of Bryan Habana that made South Africa's entry into the 2007 Rugby World Cup final all the more sweeter last night, still fresh, I wish I could write about happy things today. But the hammering – of nails into the coffin of press freedom and, ergo, democracy – is getting louder. Bit dramatic I know, but those of us in the media who lived through two State of Emergencies and one of the most repressive regimes in the world under apartheid, prize press freedom even more. One wonders if the current Government has been dusting off the policies of John Vorster and PW Botha in their latest attempt to target the editors of the Sunday Times for arrest and intimidation. There are two issues here: the theft of Manto's medical records, which a court of law will address if charges are brought against the newspaper; and then there is the far more sinister undertone of alleged Government-directed police action against the journalists – ‘phone tapping, monitoring, digging up dirt…” – the hallmark of oppressive governments. And on that extremely concerning note, it's no wonder that industry bodies like the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) Board and other businesses feel they can attack journalists and media commentators at will when they are criticised, threatening legal action and calling their professionalism into account, if that is the example set by the highest governing body of them all, our democratically-elected Government. Shame on you!
Have a good week. Louise Marsland, editor@bizcommunity.com. Marketing news: marketingnews@bizcommunity.com. Responses to this column welcomed on our blog.
| | | Headlines | Times arrests: 'The politics of double standards'
Big business finally sees mobile media impact
3rd Degree on location for McCann story
Govt the loser in Sunday Times wrangle
Justine Drake appointed Pick 'n Pay mag editor
Vodacom launches mobile advertising
Kagiso director to judge European Radio Awards
The future of digital news photography
Letter to Mbeki opposes SABC board appointments
BBBEE partner for Moneyweb
IABC Africa Gold Quill winners
MPASA condemns Media24's magazine circulation irregularities
TABPI co-sponsors SA magazine conference
Caxton weighs in on the circulation saga
Johnnic Communications finds its ‘soul'
ABC objects to ‘spurious‘ criticism
SA Tourism appoints new CMO
Launch of Destiny
Minister suspends MAPPP SETA
Odette Roper new ACA CEO
Freedom of expression misunderstood in SA
Three more urban newspapers from Caxton
Chart show goes interactive
Net#work creatives judging in Asia
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Marketing | | Final appeal for Art with Heart contributors
 Platypus Productions is inviting participation in Art with Heart, which provides ‘frustrated' artists working in the advertising, marketing, PR, production, communications or media industries with the opportunity to create personal artwork and have these exhibited and auctioned at an annual exhibition/auction, with all proceeds going to charity.
Innovation guru Rowan Gibson to speak live in SA
 South Africa can regain its competitive edge, which has slipped in comparison to other African countries, if it returns to its culture of innovation, according to Rowan Gibson, one of the world's leading authorities on radical innovation. Gibson, hosted by Global Leaders, will be presenting a full-day innovation masterclass in Johannesburg on 21 November 2007.
SA Tourism appoints new CMO
 Roshene Singh is the new chief marketing officer of South African Tourism, effective since 1 October 2007, it was announced yesterday, Tuesday 9 October. As CMO, Singh will be responsible for delivering South Africa's tourism growth strategy by leading a global marketing campaign aimed at enhancing the development of the South African tourism brand around the world.
Edu-taining the local travel trade
Following the recent unveiling of the domestic campaign Sho't Left and the continued Tourism Month celebrations in September 2007, South African Tourism yesterday, Monday 8 October, announced the addition of an online competition aimed at the local travel trade, which launched yesterday and runs until 9 November.
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2010 FIFA World Cup | | Germany to help SA for 2010
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Germany will do as much as it can to help South Africa organise a successful World Cup in 2010, German chancellor Angela Merkel said in Johannesburg late last week. Merkel, who earlier on held talks with President Thabo Mbeki in Pretoria, led a delegation of 70 members to the FNB Stadium construction site in Nasrec to have a first impression of the country's preparations for the world's biggest soccer show.
Branding of SA crucial for success of 2010 World Cup
[Nikolaus Eberl] The branding of South Africa's 2010 FIFA World Cup is vital to the success of the tournament away from the football pitch.
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Advertising | | Grey EMEA scores hat trick at Euro EFFIES
Grey EMEA scooped Agency Network of the Year for the third consecutive year at the EACA Euro Effie awards ceremony held in Brussels last month. This comes after landing eight trophies in six categories, including long-term effectiveness, FMCG, brand activation and social responsibility communications.
Tool for distilling competitor brand, media info
Ornico Media Information, providers of independent media information, earlier this week launched a new tool for distilling competitor brand and media information into strategically important knowledge. Not only aimed at the South African marketing and advertising industry, Brand Intelligence is also intended to make foreign investors industry-wise.
TJDR Joburg best place to work – survey
A survey conducted by auditing and consulting firm Deloitte has revealed that The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) continues to be the best company to work for in its industry sector. This is according to last month's Deloitte's Best Company to Work for Survey results.
Odette Roper new ACA CEO
 The chairman of the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) Reinher Behrens yesterday, Monday, 8 October 2007, announced the appointment of Odette Roper as the new CEO of the ACA. Roper takes over from Zandile Nzalo, who resigned last month to further her business interests.
Net#work creatives judging in Asia
 Both Mike Schalit and Julian Watt of Net#work BBDO have been summoned to Asia this month to judge two different award shows.
Online advertising boosts Ugandan publisher's earnings
Increased website advertising revenue played a major role in pushing up profits of newspaper publisher the Vision Group by 17%. The printing and publishing small-cap equity posted a profit before tax of Ushs4.7 billion this year up from over Ushs3.6 billion in 2006.
The game is on with Volcano Advertising and Nu Metro Interactive - Volcano Advertising
 After successfully winning the licence to distribute Eidos back catalogue gaming titles within the South African market, Nu Metro Interactive (NMI) recently garnered the expertise of Volcano Advertising to develop an umbrella brand platform for these titles.
Joe Public moves into new offices - Joe Public
Joe Public has moved into new offices in Sandown, Johannesburg.
Morris, Jones reach World Entrepreneur Awards finals
Angel Jones, creative director, and Nina Morris, MD, of Morrisjones&Co, are finalists in the Emerging Entrepreneur category of the 2007 South African Chapter of the World Entrepreneur Awards, Ernst & Young and Rand Merchant Bank announced yesterday, Wednesday, 10 October 2007. The Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Awards celebrate entrepreneurs who are building and leading successful, dynamic businesses. The awards culminate in an annual gala banquet in Monte Carlo in June each year, where winning entrepreneurs from over 38 countries around the world compete for one of the most coveted global business awards.
Open invitation to SAARF RAMS presentation
The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) will highlight the most important aspects of the latest RAMS release wave at the SAARF RAMS October 2007 Release on Wednesday, 31 October 2007, at the Bryanston Country Club, Johannesburg, starting promptly at 9.30am. The fieldwork for this wave was conducted from beginning May to end August 2007. The main objective is to update everyone on the latest movements in radio audiences and to give stakeholders the opportunity to interact with SAARF and its contractors. The team will consist of SAARF's CEO Dr Paul Haupt and technical support manager Michelle Boehme, as well as Sue Scott and Angelique Amado of Shonigani and Dr Anina Maree of African Response. The presentation will be made available on the SAARF website afterwards. Email saarf@saarf.co.za or phone +27 (0)11) 463 5340 to RSVP.
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| | | Talk2Us breathes new life into the Multisource brand - Talk2Us
Multisource appointed Talk2Us earlier this year to facilitate its communication, relationship building, branding, employee support skills, design and public relations. After a lot of research and hard work, the Multisource brand was officially re-launched last month.
HKLM appoints senior executive to start new advertising agency - HKLM
 Senior advertising executive Tracy Nethersole has recently been appointed to head up a new above-the-line advertising division at brand company HKLM.
Brand too important to be left to the marketer? “Black Diamonds” concept deceptive? - Kemistry
Brand too important to be left to the marketer? Black Diamonds “concept just another example of how white people continue to misunderstand and misconstrue black culture into what they perceive it to be rather than what it actually is”? Brand Custodianship operating in a climate of change? Have your say online with the SA Brand Custodian Survey.
Plain language starts with the reader - Simplified
A lack of objective standards for plain language poses challenges for South African companies which are driving plain-language programmes to meet the demands of new laws and regulations. That's according to Candice Burt, a partner at plain language training and consulting firm Simplified.
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CRM | | CRM application taps into consumer behaviour
Business software solution provider Global Vision has recently developed Eureka, a relationship marketing tool that aims to provide marketers with a holistic and comprehensive view of their consumers' behaviour, their preferred communication channels and their response to brand campaigns.
Loyalty card gets an upgrade
The Clicks ClubCard loyalty program, which has been in operation in South Africa for over a decade, and currently has over 2.2 million active members, is to upgrade its benefits to its members and suppliers.
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Digital | | Launch of second SA e-commerce awards
Jump Shopping yesterday, Monday, 8 October 2007, launched the second 2007 South African E-Commerce Awards. The format has not changed and the purpose of the awards is still to give recognition to excellence in the e-commerce arena in SA.
Outlook 2007 a challenge for emarketers - Striata
Digital marketers need to increase their planning and testing of email marketing campaigns following the release of Outlook 2007, according to electronic messaging specialist Striata.
South African internet changes gears - KRAZYBOYZ
Thanks to the new SMEweb.co.za social entrepreneurship initiative by leading South African digital agency KRAZYBOYZ digital. Young South African entrepreneurs are able to own their own business web sites with one year hosting and five email addresses for only R200 through KRAZYBOYZ's newly formed relationship with the Umsobomvu Youth Fund.
New Media Publishing transcends the digital divide - New Media Publishing
Reaffirming its conviction that digital is a core extension to its communications offering for clients, New Media Publishing (NMP) recently appointed Heléne Lindsay as manager of its digital publishing arm New Media Digital (NMD).
Digital Supplier celebrates launch of Online Supplier System - Digital Supplier
Digital Supplier's Online Supplier System, providing an online lead-generating service to digital media suppliers in South Africa, was launched with great success in the beginning of September 2007.
Low Fat Digital Communications bulk email charges for October 2007 - Low Fat Digital Communications
smplMail bulk emailing charges are designed to be simple to work out, with no hidden charges.
Low prices on MacBooks at Digicape - Digicape Apple Centre
For anyone considering buying a laptop, now is the time to get a MacBook. This October, Digicape is offering discounts across the MacBook range.
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Direct Marketing | | Assegais entry deadline extended
Agencies, corporates, education institutions, SMEs and individuals who wish to have their work considered for the DMA Assegai Awards 2007 have a few additional days in which to finalise their award-winning entries, as the entry deadline has been extended to 12 noon on Wednesday, 17 October 2007.
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| | | Online marketing icon for SA business course
 One of the world's most innovative online marketers, Hugh MacLeod, is coming to South Africa this month to lecture on a new course at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB). MacLeod will join a host of local experts on the Nomadic Marketing course which aims to guide SA businesses on how to use the latest cutting-edge Internet and mobile marketing techniques.
Minister suspends MAPPP SETA
Minister of Labour Membathisi Mdladlana yesterday, Tuesday, 9 October 2007, announced that he has suspended the board and constitution of the Media, Advertising, Print, Packaging and Publishing SETA (MAPPP SETA) and has appointed an administrator to take over the functions of the training authority. This action comes after more than a year of claims and counter claims of maladministration and corruption.
The skills supermarket that's virtually everywhere
[Jim Freeman] Of the public forums where issues relating to skills- and human resources development in South Africa are debated, few attract the depth and fervour of discussion such as the free-to-use Skills Portal website. Started three years ago by Alan Hammond, former managing editor of pioneering local online news service iafrica.com, the website has grown to become one of the first ports of call for skills development practitioners and training providers seeking the latest happenings in their professional worlds.
Showcasing the whacky world of advertising
The AAA School of Advertising Johannesburg campus is inviting learners to come and interact with its lecturers and staff at its open day this Saturday, 13 October 2007, and take the first step towards a highly rewarding career as an art director, copywriter, graphic designer, account executive, media planner or brand manager.
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Eventing | | Lance Armstrong live in SA
Lance Armstrong will share his phenomenal life story, as well as insights and memories of his acclaimed sporting career with fans, live in South Africa at the Coca-Cola dome, Northgate, Johanneburg, on Sunday, 11 November 2007, courtesy of 94.7 Highveld Stereo and Kusasa Entertainment.
‘One Minute Manager' author live in SA
Renowned author, speaker, businessman and consultant Dr Ken Blanchard will be coming to South Africa for a special full day conference at Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg, on Friday, 9 November 2007.
Ekurhuleni Mayoral Soccer Ball Challenge - True Colour Events
 The Ekurhuleni Mayoral Soccer Ball Challenge is an annual project in existence since 2004 in aid of youth development to 2010 and beyond. This project supports the realisation of children's dreams of becoming sports stars by randomly distributing quality promotional soccer balls to the Ekurhuleni townships, including beneficiaries such as schools, formal and informal soccer clubs as well as junior clubs.
Kolok enjoys trip of a lifetime to Rugby World Cup - Stephanie Moss Solutions
When the Kolok SA corporate tour group departed on its Rugby World Cup tour to France, little did the lucky guests know they would be in for the show of their lives at the match between South Africa and England on 14 September 2007.
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Exhibitions | | Disability expo shows strong growth
With less than a month to go before the Nedbank Disability 2007 Expo, organisers earlier this week confirmed the expo has grown by 50% from 2006, with close on 70 exhibitors participating this year. The expo, which showcases a wide variety of accessibility solutions, products, entertainment and lifestyle choices, is the only one of its kind in South Africa and takes place 1 – 3 November 2007 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg.
Voortreker to fashion – IDG turns Fracati Bar into Peroni's entertainment extravaganza - IDG
 Always ready for a night of glitz and glamour, the historical Museum Africa in Newtown played host to the recent Sanlam SA Fashion Week Winter Collections (SSAFW) event.
Parenting stuff at your fingertips! - Baba Indaba
Ntional baby and parenting exhibition, the SABC Education Baba Indaba, recently upgraded its web presence to provide visitors and exhibitors with a new level of functionality.
It's Sony Expo 2007 time - Volcano Advertising
 Sony's annual expo, which began today, Thursday, 11 October 2007, in Sandton, Johannesburg, has grown over the past three years into a must-visit event where consumers see the latest technologies in the consumer electronics market. The Sony Expo moves on to Durban later this month before heading for Cape Town in November.
Uganda scoops international meeting - Oasys Innovations
Uganda will be hosting the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kampala in November 2007. High level dignitaries, including the Queen of England, are expected to attend the meeting which will be broadcast worldwide.
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Magazines | | New York gold for décor title
 South African décor magazine Visi recently walked off with a Gold Ozzie Award at this year's Folio Awards held in New York. Published by South Africa's New Media Publishing on behalf of Media24, the 2006 Spring collector's issue won the award for the 'Best Cover for Consumer Magazines with a Circulation under 250 000'.
Justine Drake appointed Pick 'n Pay mag editor
 Justine Drake has been appointed as editor of Pick 'n Pay's new customer title, the first magazine created and managed by John Brown South Africa (JBSA), it was announced today, Friday, 12 October 2007. JBSA is the new joint venture between UK customer publishing giant John Brown and Media24.
MPASA condemns Media24's magazine circulation irregularities
The Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA) has strongly condemned the Media24 circulation irregularities uncovered last month and emphasised the need to be open, transparent, clear and truthful with regard to the reporting of circulation figures. In addition it expressed concern that Media24's internal audit processes were not enough to stop the fraud happening in the first place.
TABPI co-sponsors SA magazine conference
CLEVELAND,US: Earlier this week, Trade, Association and Business Publications International (TABPI) announced it is partnering with the Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA) to co-sponsor the B2B stream of its upcoming Business of Magazines Annual Conference 2007.
Launch of Destiny
 MD of Ndalo Media Khanyi Dhlomo and Media24 yesterday, Tuesday, 9 October 2007, announced the official launch of the highly anticipated Destiny magazine, billed as the country's first high end women's glossy magazine in which 60% of the publication reflects business content and the balance focuses on lifestyle elements.
New business-to-business publication to hit streets end of October - Edition Publishers
The new Talking Shop will be interesting and have a different look and feel in trade marketing publications. Our international counterparts have brought their expertise and format to South Africa giving you the retailer as well as the client something different.
UCM magazines stand out as quality circulation wins the day - UCM
Amid the current turmoil regarding inflated circulation figures provided by some Media24 magazine titles, Upper Case Media, the publishers of FHM, Heat and ZOO Weekly/Weekliks, maintains that selling magazines in bulk is not a healthy publishing regime.
Unwired mag rebrands
Digital lifestyle magazine Unwired will be known as Digital Life from November 2007, the name change corresponding to the brand consolidation ITWeb is doing across its growing consumer portfolio. The title will be more clearly identified as a sister vehicle to the MyDigitalLife social networking website and next year's My Life In Digital expo in April, which will showcase all the latest and greatest digital lifestyle technologies on the market. “Although we've been getting really positive feedback about the magazine from clients and readers alike, one criticism that comes up is that the name doesn't really make it clear what we're all about,” says editor Jon Tullett.
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| | | The future of digital news photography
 [Gregor Rohrig] Print traditionally has limited photographers. I recently gave a presentation to the Sunday Times photographers entitled “Beyond the Printed Picture”, in which I outlined where the future of news photography lies, and the potential to make use of online media to produce effective digital visual narratives.
Caxton weighs in on the circulation saga
[Noel Coburn] Chris Moerdyk is a seasoned journalist and a media commentator of long standing. On 4 October 2007, he posted a piece entitled Is Media24 the only culprit? on the Bizcommunity site. I thought I'd like to share my response to it with the author.
Johnnic Communications finds its ‘soul'
Johnnic Communications has announced that it will be changing its name to Avusa, which expresses “a new awakening, a vigilance for dynamic opportunities, that talks to the individual – the ‘u' in you, and has its soul in South Africa”. A copywriter's mouthful which still has to be ratified at a shareholders meeting on 31 October 2007.
ABC objects to ‘spurious‘ criticism
[Louise Marsland] In the whole sorry saga of the fraudulent circulation figures, the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC), along with Media24, has come under severe criticism from industry pundits and readers on Bizcommunity.com pages and elsewhere in the media. The role of media commentators is just that: to comment and give their informed opinion as industry experts. So the ABC's rather extreme attack on our specialist media and marketing analyst Chris Moerdyk is uncalled for.
Freedom of expression misunderstood in SA
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] In his last report as press ombudsman, Ed Linington writes that freedom of expression is neither well understood nor well received by many South Africans, as a consequence of the restrictive past.
Violent weekend for media
NEWSWATCH: Elaine Anderson, former crime reporter for the Witness newspaper, was shot and killed yesterday, Sunday, 14 October 2007, in Pietermaritzburg while she was allegedly leaving church, reports the Mail & Guardian Online, while Leanne Manas, co-presenter of Morning Live on SABC2, was tied up and robbed at her Northcliff Johannesburg home this weekend, writes IOL.
ICASA issues draft licensing processes, procedures notice
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is calling for written submissions on the draft regulations regarding the processes and procedures for applying for licences to provide Electronic Communications Network Services, Electronic Communications Services and Broadcasting Services. A copy of the proposed regulations is available on www.icasa.org.za. Written comments should be forwarded for the attention of Amos Hlabioa on or before 4pm Friday, 23 November 2007, at Block C, Pin Mill Farm, 164 Katherine Street, Sandton; emailed to ahlabioa@icasa.org.za or faxed to +27 (0)11 448 2171.
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| | | Big business finally sees mobile media impact
[Harry Trisos] Finally, the slow and cumbersome engine that is called big business seems to be recognising the impact mobile media will make in marketing products and services. Accenture recently released a report on how the new content and media are redefining the future of media, but it applies to everyone in business.
Vodacom launches mobile advertising
Vodacom yesterday, Thursday, 11 October 2007, announced that it is now selling text adverts on its free callback service and banner ads on its mobile Internet portals as part of its strategy to move into the multimedia and broadcasting arena.
Forum highlights growth in mobile marketing, consumer adoption
BARCELONA, SPAIN: The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), which represents more than 450 member companies worldwide, yesterday, Tuesday, 9 October 2007, opened its two-day Mobile Marketing Forum (MMF) in Barcelona. The event demonstrates new developments in mobile marketing and showcases the latest case studies from brands including Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Diageo and how they are incorporating mobile into their global marketing initiatives.
Back the Boks every time your phone rings
The must-have cell accessory ahead of Sunday's Bok semifinal against Argentina in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, according to The Times, is its Zulu Haka ringtone. Mixed by Gregor Rohrig, deputy multimedia editor at The Times, the newspaper is promoting the ringtone in its Friday edition and on the Internet through its new QR barcode communication medium.
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Newspapers | | Times arrests: 'The politics of double standards'
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Tension continues to mount ahead of Sunday Times' Mondli Makhanya and Jocelyn Maker's imminent arrests for apparently ‘stealing' Manto Tshabalala-Msimang's medical records and publishing its contents without her ‘authorisation'. While the media fraternity sees the arrests as the state's attempt to crush press freedom, the medical community however welcomes the move, saying the punishment justifies their action.
SA newspaper comes to Zimbabwe… and vanishes
[Dumisani Ndlela] ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe's readership market had a pleasant surprise early this month after South Africa's Sowetan newspaper hit the newspaper stands, giving them an alternative to the state-owned dailies accused of churning out government propaganda.
Showing how convergence enables cross-media publishing
DARMSTADT/VIENNA: Last week, 10 600 newspaper and media experts from 87 countries experienced a “media convergence concert” during IfraExpo 2007 in Vienna. At this international exhibition for the newspaper industry, held this year for the first time in the city of music, it became clear that, while print continues to play the lead, it is receiving increasing cross-media support from the Internet and mobile services.
Govt the loser in Sunday Times wrangle
[Chris Moerdyk] Government is well and truly on the horns of a dilemma over the Health Minister's charge of theft against the Sunday Times editor and one of its journalists. Whether or not editor Mondli Makhanya and deputy managing editor Jocelyn Maker are found guilty or not, is actually quite irrelevant in the greater scheme of things.
Gabonese communication council suspends two newspapers
WEST AFRICA: Earlier this week, the National Communication Council (Conseil national de la communication, CNC), Gabon's media regulatory body, suspended two newspapers: La Nation, a privately-owned bi-monthly based in the capital, Libreville, and Le Gri-Gri International, a satirical, privately-owned bi-monthly published in Paris, but distributed in Gabon.
Three more urban newspapers from Caxton
Due to hit the streets at the end of October 2007, Caxton's Daveyton Urban News and the Etwatwa Urban News will serve the previously disadvantaged areas in Benoni. The third title, the West Side Urban News, is specifically geared for the communities of Riverlea, Bosmont, Newclare, Westbury, Coronationville and Claremont, and will see 20 000 copies delivered directly to the doorstep of readers.
Inaugural book prize winner announced
The winning title in South Africa's first-ever book prize chosen by the reading public, The Citizen Book Prize in association with 30° South Publishers, is Home Affairs, written by Bree O'Mara. She receives R10 000 cash courtesy of The Citizen; her manuscript will be published by 30° South Publishers in time for Christmas 2007; and a writing course to the value of R4500, courtesy of Amanda Patterson of The Write Co. Her book will also be submitted for the 2008 Exclusive Books Homebru promotion. Due to the popularity of the competition, the organisers have decided to make it an annual event.
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| | | BBBEE partner for Moneyweb
AltX-listed business and financial media company Moneyweb Holdings announced yesterday, Wednesday, 10 October 2007, that Isingqi Investment Holdings has acquired 25.1% of its equity, making Isingqi a broad based black empowerment partner. Isingqi's Lindikhaya Sipoyo will join the Moneyweb board of directors.
White Wall Web UK lands a large contract in Germany - White Wall Web
White Wall Web UK recently landed a contract with leading international hair product company, Schwarzkopf, a subsidiary of Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Richprop Cape – the latest real estate company making use of Realm CMS - Realmdigital
 Richprop Cape recently went live supporting the latest real estate functionality powered by Realmdigital's content management system.
IMAGES24 – the race to be first - IMAGES24
 2007 marks the 40th anniversary of the first heart transplant performed by Dr Christiaan Barnard at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa on 3 December 1967.
Property24 wins international award - 24.com
The 2007 International Property Awards in conjunction with CNBC were announced at a gala awards evening at London's Marriott Hotel last month. Media24's property portal Property24 was awarded Best Property Portal in South Africa, with a five star award signifying a score of over 75%.
Vocal Pulse is born - White Wall Web
 “Two years ago if someone said VoIP PBX to me, I'd have thought they were swearing,” says Peter Flynn, MD of White Wall Web and director and co-founder of Vocal Pulse. “Now it is central to what we are doing with our new business – that is how quickly this technology is emerging.”
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| | | Max de Jong new Ad Outpost MD
The Ad Outpost board of directors yesterday, Wednesday, 10 October 2007, announced that Willem Krog, former MD of Ad Outpost, has become a non-executive director effective 1 October 2007 and thus Max de Jong has been appointed as his successor.
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Printing | | Red on Black – the Story of the South African Poster Movement by Judy Seidman - STE Publishers
 Johannesburg-based STE Publishers recently published Red on Black — the Story of the South African Poster Movement by Judy Seidman. This beautiful book documents the history and use of graphics and posters in the struggle against apartheid.
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Production | | Government permission for Pollsmoor Prison filming
The South African Department of Correctional Services has given permissions for work to start on StringCaesar, a film to be shot principally in Pollsmoor Prison and with a cast that includes Sir Derek Jacobi, John Kani, Alice Krige, Richard Clifford Warren Adler and prisoners from Pollsmoor and other prisons.
Amazing idea - Sub urban
How does a regular guy become famous overnight? In this case, it just takes one amazing idea and a little Bioplus to stand up and be recognised. Directed by Dave Meinert for DraftFCB Johannesburg, the Bioplus ‘Amazing Idea' commercial boasts an aspirational message about the possibility of how one's life can be catapulted into fame from a single, great idea.
New additions to the Refinery team - The Refinery
 New appointments at The Refinery include Wim Steytler as final cut editor and Igna Rutte as account executive for longform, TV series, documentaries and new business development.
Aerodynamic sleight of hand - Giant Films
 Bruno Bossi teamed up with Giant Films and The Jupiter Drawing room recently to produce two intriguing spots to launch the new Hyundai Accent.
Grant De Sousa shoots comedy spots for Popular Mechanics - Collective Energy
 The newest director recruit at Collective Energy, Grant De Sousa continues to go from strength to strength. Awarded on the same day he received his Cannes Young Directors Award prize, Grant recently shot two comedy spots for American publication Popular Mechanics, a men's magazine which is widely sold and well-read in South Africa.
The Power of 3 - Masters & Savant
 Custom-designed for flighting on the business channel of CNBC, the Absa Capital “Power of 3” animated campaign produced by Masters & Savant is intended to take the Absa Capital brand in a new direction using elaborate title treatments.
JHB film production company lands a 'fresh' director - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 Fresh Eye Film Productions has added internationally well-respected film director Gavin Pollack to its pool of talented directors.
Feel like a Foschini fashionista - Masters & Savant
 “Scheduled to run until the end of the year, the new Foschini campaign – the fourth one produced by Masters & Savant Worldwide for the retailer, has created a fresh new look for Foschini, designed to put the fashion brand on top of the retail chain,” says Roger Smythe, co-founder of Masters & Savant.
Egg at work - Egg Films
 Directors at Egg Films produced several new commercials recently.
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The winners of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Africa Quill Awards were announced in Johannesburg earlier this week. This is the first year that the IABC Africa Region has held a local awards competition leading up to the International IABC Gold Quill Awards.
PR workshops get top billing - P and P Communications
P and P Content's practical PR workshops focus on real projects and issues, as well as introducing industry players to new trends and ideas.
The basics of placing advertising
A presentation by The Media Shop's senior strategist Chris Botha at this month's Johannesburg meeting of PR-Net – the peer network for the communications industry – will teach participants the basics of placing advertising. Staying with the advertising and media theme, Botha's presentation will be followed by Tanya Pampelone, managing editor of Empire – the new magazine about the media and marketing worlds by the publishers of Maverick, introducing her title to PR-Net. The meeting is on Monday, 22 October 2007, 5.30pm – 7.30pm at SAPPI in Braamfontein. R90 per non-member. To book, go to www.pr-net.co.za.
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| | | Kagiso director to judge European Radio Awards
 Omar Essack, executive director of broadcasting at Kagiso Media, has been selected this year to sit on the panel of judges of the first European Radio Awards to be held in Barcelona, Spain. The panel consists of a number of respected radio professionals from around the globe.
Chart show goes interactive
Since this past Saturday, 6 October 2007, listeners are now able to direct the format of 5FM's Saturday morning chart show – MTV and 5FM present TRL (Total Request Live) Radio with KFC, hosted by Nicole Fox.
New voice for Jacaranda party show
Dewald Noel, previously a presenter on Jacaranda 94.2's sister station in Polokwane: Jacaranda RMFM, officially took over the reins from Derek Richardson as the resident party presenter of the Saturday Night Fever show as of 6 October 2007. "With all the enthusiasm and passion Dewald has shown for the radio and music industry, we have no doubt that he will have a tremendous impact on our listeners and continue to build on the already popular Saturday Night Fever show," says Alan Khan, CEO of Jacaranda 94.2.
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| | | Slower growth expected for holiday wine gift sales
US: Wine marketing researchers at VinterActive recently released the results of their annual research report on consumer preferences and purchasing plans for wine gifts in the upcoming holiday season. The results are indicative of the sales slump that the wine industry worldwide seems to be experiencing.
BBC World and Synovate unveil global attitudes to democracy - Synovate
More than half the people surveyed in a global opinion poll for BBC World believe that terrorism can destroy democracy. The survey of 12 000 people across 15 countries on five continents was carried out earlier this year by international market research company Synovate.
South Africans have more trust in traditional advertising than global consumers - Nielsen
Despite an ever-expanding array of advertising platforms and sources, consumers around the world still place their highest levels of trust in other consumers, according to a recent global Nielsen Internet survey.
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Retail | | Tobacco agreement terminated
Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco South Africa recently jointly announced the termination of the Chesterfield License Agreement concluded between themselves for a number of countries in Southern Africa.
No entertain, no gain - DMX Music
It's the sound of music that's making people happy and driving up bottom line performance in consumer driven businesses. Why? It's simple. Music has a unique relationship with the psyche that directly affects mood and can change consumer behavior. Watch out as audio branding becomes the next big thing for gyms, hotels, restaurants, shops and other retail and leisure environments.
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Sponsorship | | Oval sponsorship announced
Short term insurance company Outsurance earlier this week announced its sponsorship of the old Good Year Park, to be known now as the Outsurance Oval. Head of marketing at Outsurance Peter Cronje believes that this sponsorship will be a cost effective way of targeting its market
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This week 3rd Degree goes on location to the Portuguese village and to the sleepy English village of Rothley in Leicestershire to find answers to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the pretty little four-year-old British girl who vanished from her holiday apartment on 3 May 2007 while her parents Kate and Gerry dined with friends at the nearby Tapas bar.
Your licence to skill
A new educational reality series starts on SABC2 this Saturday, 13 October 2007. ‘Tswellopele – your licence to skill' engages with young learners and unemployed people who wish to acquire minimum qualifications and new skills in a particular field of interest.
Botswana TV tender to SA company
Ayanda Media Technologies (AMT), a company within the Questek group, specialising in broadcast and media technologies, has been awarded a multi-million rand tender to upgrade the facilities at Botswana Television (BTV).
Letter to Mbeki opposes SABC board appointments
Several labour and civil society organisations have sent a joint letter to President Thabo Mbeki objecting to the list of names forwarded to him for the new board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). “We have asked him not to appoint them, and rather to send the list of names forwarded to him back to the National Assembly for reconsideration,” said the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) in a press statement yesterday, Wednesday, 10 October 2007.
M-Net game show seeks contestants
M-Net is currently looking for contestants for its local version of the American show Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, due to be broadcast in January 2008. Contestants stand to win R1 million.
Promax/BDA Africa 2007 promises to be a smash hit - Promax/BDA Africa
 Registration for the conference is up from last year, with strong support from local companies as well as international, largely due to the significantly growing profile of the only event, on the continent, dedicated to TV on-air promotion and marketing.
Three Emmy nominations for SA
Two South African TV productions have reached the finals for the 35th International Emmy Awards – Sorted, the SABC3 comedy series produced by T.O.M. Pictures, and SABC1 drama series Home Affairs produced by Penguin Film – in the best comedy and drama series categories. Brenda Nxgoli, who plays the part of Vuyo in Home Affairs, has also been nominated for best actress. The competition has had three rounds of judging over a period of six months, with participation from over 500 judges in 35 countries. The nominations have spanned over 16 countries, with a record seven nominations for Brazil, four for Japan and three for South Africa.
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| | New accounts | | | Scan Display awarded contract for Gauteng Provincial Government's stand at Soccerex 2007 - more info | | Stephanie Moss to produce Absa conference and year-end party - more info | | Nashua Ltd has contracted PR Worx to handle all its public relations needs. | | Tracy O'Brien Publicity appointed to publicise Chabad House community projects - more info | | RE/MAX Commercial City has appointed Marcus Brewster Publicity (MBP) as its PR agency. | | More... Submit a New account | | |
| | People on the move | | | MPASA deputy chairpersonship for Jason Aarons - more info | | Qondisa Ngwenya appointed managing director of Octagon - more info | | Tina Wallace has been appointed office manager for Primedia Unlimited companies, TLC and Icon Media. | | Max de Jong appointed new managing director for Ad Outpost - more info | | Bennie Barnard has been appointed as national major accounts manager at TNT Express. | | Comutanet announces Gavin Ritchie as sales and marketing director - more info | | Destiny magazine kicks off with great editorial team - more info | | More... Submit a Person | | |
| | Events to diarise | Professional sales - Johannesburg, 17 October
In just one-day we will show you how to unlock and enhance your selling style and give you practical techniques, helpful hints, tips and strategies to transform your selling skills forever. | | | Be brilliant @ email marketing Britefire - Durban, 18 October / Sandton, 1 November / Cape Town, 8 November
This incredibly revealing, intensive and valuable one-day workshop gives you the knowledge and skills to use email as a powerful, cost-effective tool to grow business, build community, boost customer loyalty, generate brand awareness etc. | | | Six-week filmmaking course The Excellent Film School - Cape Town, 20 October
Learn how to scriptwrite, produce, direct and shoot your own film projects with this exciting six-week part-time filmmaking course. | | | PR-Net meeting PR-Net - Braamfontein, 22 October
A presentation by The Media Shop's senior strategist Chris Botha at this month's PR-Net meeting in Johannesburg will teach participants the basics of placing advertising. | | | Beginners course for screenwriters The Writing Studio - Cape Town, 23 October
The workshop looks at how to explore your idea, turn it into a marketable concept, and develop it into a story that will evolve into a powerful South African film. It also looks at how to develop characters, structure, writing dialogue, and how to sell yourself as a writer. | | | A new kind of creativity for a new kind of century Milpark Business School - Johannesburg, 23 October
Do not miss our breakfast seminar on “A new kind of creativity for a new kind of century” with world renowned creativity expert Dr Kobus Neethling. | | | Guatrain - Communication challenges PRISA - Johannesburg, 25 October
The event includes a tour of the site after which Dr Barbara Jensen will give a presentation on meeting the communication challenges of this exciting project. | | | Eight-week filmmaking course The Excellent Film School - Johannesburg, 26 October
An exciting eight-week filmmaking course covering all practical elements of the craft including scriptwriting, production, direction etc. | | | How Germany won the world cup of internal branding BrandOvation - Johannesburg, 26 October
This half-day BrandOvation™ seminar, presented by international brand leadership expert, Dr Nikolaus Eberl, examines the internal branding program that Germany applied to turn a nation of brand pessimists into a team of brand evangelists. | | | HeART in colour - Charity and fine art CPUT - Cape Town, 27 October
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology in conjunction with the Heart of Healing invites you to an evening of fine art and music to showcase some of South Africa's best up-and-coming artists. | | |
| | Upcoming events | Marketing master-class InterAfrica group - Johannesburg, 15 October Interior decorating for the homemaker Domestic Goddess Academy - Cape Town, 15 October Adobe InDesign CS3 upgrade course Concept Interactive - Cape Town, 15 October InDesign level 1 - Short course StudioPeople - Johannesburg, 15 October Flash level 1 - Short course StudioPeople - Johannesburg, 15 October Illustrator CS3 Freehand migration and refresher Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Art - Cape Town, 15 October Apple Final Cut Pro® essential skills Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Arts - Cape Town, 15 October Magazine journalism course SA Writers College - Countrywide, 15 October Be brilliant @ e-marketing strategy Britefire - Durban, 15 October AutoCAD fundamentals Cadplan - Johannesburg, 15 October | More... Submit an event | | |
| | Jobs offered | Specialising in Media Sales, Advertising
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| Web Developers - .Net and C# - Cape Town
C#/.Net developers, 150k-250k pa, international company, London and central Cape Town, exciting, friendly, relaxed environment, international travel possibilities. read more
| Bookkeeper - Kaylami
Seeking an experienced bookkeeper with Pastel for an growing and dynamic company. The candidate will be required to interact with customers and suppliers regarding all aspects of the accounts etc. read more
| Website/SEO Copywriter - Kyalami
A creative and driven website/SEO copywriter is wanted to help gain prime search engine placement with compelling content that converts site traffic into sales. read more
| Senior Research Exec - Cape Town
Markinor is looking for the services of a senior research exec with a minimum of two years experience in a research house. Market-related salary and benefits are offered. read more
| Communications Administrator - Cape Town, Northern Suburbs
This informal yet dynamic and social retail head office seeks to employ an individual that has the ability to provide support to the communications manager. read more
| Account Manager – PR - Cape Town, CBD
Are you a people pleaser? Do you bend over backwards for your clients? If so then I would like to hear from you. R 16 000.00, cellphone, laptop and petrol. read more
| Sales Executive - North American Market - Tokai
World leading specialist magazine requires a sales person for the highly competitive North American market. This position would require working during North American business hours from our offices situated in Westlake. read more
| Account Manager – Advertising - Cape Town, CBD
Are you a people pleaser? Do you bend over backwards for your clients? If so then I would like to see your detailed cv. R 16 000.00, cell, laptop and petrol. read more
| Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Designer wanted! Integrated communications agency ChatROOM, specialising in brand development and brand communication, is looking for a graphic designer to work with the art director on national and international brands. read more
| Account Executive - Cape Town
Integrated communications agency ChatROOM, specialising in brand development and brand communication, is looking for an account executive to support our team on PR projects for national and international brands. read more
| MD of your own business - Kramerville - Sandton
If your business is not where you know it can be. You need some support and want to remain as MD of your own business. Then check out Raizcorp. read more
| Junior Application/Web Developer - Johannesburg, Northriding
Are you super talented, super-dedicated and super-eager? Join our team and work with both the marketing and technical team in designing and developing websites. read more
| Production Engineer - Cape Town
94.5 Kfm and 567 CapeTalk seeking production engineer to start 1 November. See websites for job description. read more
| Senior Animation Producer - Johannesburg
We are seeking to appoint a senior producer working in the field of high-end design and animation for television to join Masters and Savant. read more
| Traffic/Production Manager - Johannesburg
Looking for a mature candidate who has a strong and assertive personality. He/she will manage a team of five people. Looking for a team player. read more
| IT Channel Development Manager - Midrand
An exciting opportunity exists with one of clients. Are you the person for the job? read more
| Sales and Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Masters and Savant is seeking to recruit a sales and marketing executive, experienced in the South African advertising and broadcast industries, preferably with a sound understanding of animation and motion design. read more
| Media Publicity Manager - Bryanston
RedCube Agency is looking to employ a media publicity manager for our motoring, property and consumers business units. Excellent written and oral communications, extensive knowledge of all aspects of media etc. read more
| Production Buyer - Promotional Gifts - Johannesburg
Do you have extensive experience in the corporate gifting market? If you do then this is the position you have been waiting for. read more
| Account Manager - Cape Town - CBD
Reporting directly to the brand director. Clear understanding of the various functions within the agency. Develop good relationships with all the team members. R 13 000.00+. read more
| Senior Brand PR Manager - Bryanston
RedCube Agency is looking to employ a brand PR manager for the our finance, marketing and transport business units. Ability and willingness to work under pressure and meet deadlines. read more
| IT and Operations Administration - Cape Town
IT and operations administrator is required to run the facilities an infrastructure for Masters and Savant Cape Town. read more
| Web/Digital/Interactive Design Guru - Cape Town
One of South Africa’s leading digital design studios, is looking to take on a senior digital designer to join their team. R15000 – R20000. read more
| Art Director/Designer - BTL - Cape Town
Join this creatively driven agency and add some brilliant, conceptual, big brand work to your portfolio. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years.
Salary - R7000 – R11000. read more
| Senior Broadcast Designer/Motion Graphics Artist - Johannesburg
Masters and Savant seeks a senior motion designer to work in the field of high-end design and animation for television. read more
| Linux Server/System Administrator - Cape Town
Redshift Digital is a CBD-based software company that requires a creative, positive, ambitious and trustworthy Linux sysadmin. read more
| Flash Actionscript Programmer - Cape Town
Redshift is a CBD-based software company that requires an ambitious, creative and positive Flash developer. read more
| Account Executive - Cape Town
Advertising AE with 1-2 years experience in ad agency required. Account portfolio has retail sport bias. Able to walk work through all agency departments from brief to final material. read more
| Graphic Designer and Layout Artist - Johannesburg
Johannesburg-based contract publishing company seeks part-time graphic designer/layout artist. Must be highly proficient in Adobe Design suite. Must be prepared to work in our on-site studio. read more
| Account Manager - Cape Town Only
We need to source an advertising account manager to work on a piece of retail business. Able to field a relentless workload and deadlines, and very hands-on. read more
| Middle-weight Designer - Cape Town
Busy in-house advertising/marketing agency looking for a multi-talented, skilled self-starter. Able to withstand a fast pace and tight deadlines and keep smiling. A conceptual head. read more
| Production Manager - Cape Town
Middle-weight to senior print production manager to work in studio with a range of design work - bias towards publishing. Must have least 3+ years working as print production manager. read more
| Junior Graphic Designer - Cresta/Randburg
AppleCart, one of SA’s top Apple Resellers, is looking for a young talented graphic designer who is extraordinarily creative, innovative and imaginative. Get exposed to a multitude of applications. read more
| Franchise Sales Manager - Centurion
A market leader in beauty industry is seeking a target driven franchise sales manager with good interpersonal and communication skills. Salary negotiable. read more
| Sales Executive - Sandton
Getaway Shows is looking for a dedicated exhibitions sales person to sell exhibition space on the Getaway Show. Clients will include travel, tourism, adventure, 4X4, camping, outdoor and leisure service providers. read more
| DTP Operator - Johannesburg
Young and vibrant digital printing company requires a DTP operator to join the team. read more
| Sales Co-ordinator - Sandton
Vibrant, high-growth, professional organisation seeks an experienced person with an excellent track record in sales support and administration.
Based in Sandton, competitve salary, opportunity to advance. read more
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