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Watchdog to watch the media? So on the one hand President Jacob Zuma keeps on telling us that the ANC is fully committed to media freedom, SANEF and the ruling party have had a "robust but useful" discussion and have agreed (to disagree) and continue holding ongoing discussions - yet on the other hand the Gauteng ANC's provincial general council is now calling for a media watchdog, to run in parallel with the proposed media appeals tribunal, to "regulate" newspapers, as reported by Times Live? Is this really a step forward?This week sees the Gauteng launch of the Right2Know movement, an umbrella body of over 200 civil society organisations which is taking on the ANC-led government's Protection of Information Bill in its current format. The Chalsty Centre at Wits University's School of Law in Johannesburg will be the venue for the launch and an intense public information session this Wednesday, 15 September 2010, at 11.30am. Remember to keep yourselves informed by monitoring our #ZAmediafreedom Twitterfall and reading our dedicated section on media freedom and make your voices heard now, before it is too late. A luta continua! Simone Puterman (@SimoneBiz) Managing editor Please send all marketing and media news to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com and opinion pieces to contributors@bizcommunity.com. Responses to this column welcomed in our online editor's column archive. Top stories
Special focus on media freedomANC, SANEF agree to continue to disagree [Mandy de Waal: @mandyldewaal] In "robust talks" at ANC headquarters at Luthuli House in Johannesburg late last week, media editors and the ruling party butted heads over the media appeals tribunal, the Protection of Information Bill and relationships. They did agree on a way forward marked by mutual discussion, though how that'd happen is still up in the air. Read more >>Right2Know to launch in Gauteng [Issa Sikiti da Silva] The Right2Know (R2K) movement, an umbrella of over 200 civil society bodies, is launching this week in Gauteng after a successful initial launch last month in the Western Cape. The Chalsty Centre at Wits University's School of Law in Johannesburg will be the venue for the R2K Gauteng launch and an intense public information session this Wednesday, 15 September 2010, at 11.30am. Read more >>Media freedom addressed at BBC Africa Business Report launch DStv held a breakfast launch for the BBC's World News Africa Business Report in Parktown on Tuesday, 7 September 2010, hosted by BBC's Komla Dumor. Speaking at the event, Govan Reddy, former SABC radio head, indicated that the Media Appeals Tribunal could inflict irreparable damage on South Africa's image as a nation that champions free speech. Read more >>Zuma backs MATNEWSWATCH: The proposed media appeals tribunal is intended to "strengthen, complement, and support the current self-regulatory institutions", President Jacob Zuma said yesterday, Wednesday 8 September 2010. Read more >>Wa Afrika to sue policeNEWSWATCH: Sunday Times journo Mzilikazi wa Africa plans to sue the "individuals or entities" for wrongful arrest and defamation of character after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) provisionally withdrew charges. He claims he has evidence that his phone had been illegally bugged. Read more >>Charges against Wa Afrika dropped [Issa Sikiti da Silva] The 'Mzilikazi Wa Afrika Affair' has 'provisionally' come to an end, with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) notifying the Sunday Times journalist by letter that all the charges against him have been dropped, according to Wa Afrika's Facebook page. Read more >>Media freedom: where did SA media go wrong? [Issa Sikiti da Silva] Juniorisation of newsrooms, inadequate coverage of key human rights issues, gender, racism, children and poverty, lack of balance and accuracy, lack of stories about the country's progressive legislation, xenophobic, ownership concentration, and following political parties' agenda rather than citizens during elections. These are some of the 'serious charges' formulated by the Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) against the SA media. Read more >>MarketingAdvertisement:
SMS updates during Loeries Festival 2010 The Loerie Awards will be running the SMS update service during the Loeries Festival Weekend from 1-3 October 2010. In partnership with Vodacom Mobile Media, Loeries will SMS those registered for the service the key programme elements over the weekend. Read more >>CRMSmall business with big ideas The 702 Small Business Awards with Softline Pastel are based on outstanding service and call for listeners to nominate small businesses they have dealt with that go the extra mile. On Tuesday night, 7 September 2010, Molobi Enterprises was named this year's winner in an awards ceremony held at Primedia Place in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >>CSIMall, top celebrities unite against child abuseTo celebrate their 1st birthday, Parkview Lifestyle Mall is supporting "Celebs Unite against Child Abuse". Read more >>
Best product award from Cape An award at the Johannesburg Decorex exhibition for Best Product went to Learn to Earn, a not-for-profit skills development and job creation organisation that has been going for 21 years in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Read more >>Advertisement:
Digital media, TV fight for audiences[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Recent statistics show that an average person spends about 14 hours per week watching TV, and spends the same amount of time online. Digital media's share of worldwide advertising has almost doubled from 8% in 2008 to 15% in 2009. These figures show that there is no turning back in the world of digital media, which experts believe has proven to be a catalyst in the current socio-economic revolution. Read more >>Education and TrainingHow to write a helluva speech, yourself [Part II] [Tiffany Markman] Fears and phobias notwithstanding, here are the last three of five easy ways to plan, structure and write a helluva speech. Delivery? Good luck with that. Read more >>
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Making the best use of tech - IFRA Expo 2010 The 2010 IFRA Expo kicks off in Hamburg, Germany next month from 4-6 October. The global trade exhibition for the news publishing industry plans to present the latest technologies and creative initiatives and show participants present how to best use them. Read more >>
Regional Vodacom journo winners announced The Eastern region, comprising the entire Eastern Cape Province, has announced the winners of the Vodacom Journalist of the Year at an award ceremony held at Protea Hotel Marine in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday 7 September 2010. Read more >>Advertisement:
 Two wrongs don't make a right in Bees Roux story[Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA] Imagine the media frenzy if a Manchester United player was arrested for the murder of a bobby on the beat. And in the Bees Roux saga, we have a similar sensation that will grip and divide our nation in the coming months. Read more >>Is the SABC terminally ill? [Issa Sikiti da Silva] With claims of financial mismanagement, corruption and nepotism, back-stabbing, political interference, censorship, poor programming, board versus executives power struggle, inadequate funding, over-commercialisation, local content fiasco, wasteful expenditure, staff's low morale, and failure to communicate properly with media and public, the list of SABC's 'medical conditions' is endless. But, can the public broadcaster be saved? Read more >>
ICASA issues mobile tv licencesNEWSWATCH: e.tv and MultiChoice have been awarded the licences to provide mobile TV, Dr Stephen Mncube, chairperson of the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) announced today, Friday 10 September 2010 at a media briefing. Read more >>Advertisement:
Editorial changes at Business Day NEWSWATCH: Business Day editor Peter Bruce has announced, both today (Monday, 13 September 2010) and last Monday, various senior staff changes happening at the daily newspaper. Chief among them is that executive editor Sharon Chetty is moving to Fin24 and that her position will be filled by Patrick Bulger, currently the night editor, who in turn will be replaced by Michael Biberauer, former chief sub editor and presently production editor. Read more >>Experimenting with new economics of content - Newsroom Summit Three major themes emerged from the ninth International Newsroom Summit, organised by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA): experimenting with paid content, how integrated newsrooms engage better internally and externally, and making content count in the digital and mobile world. The summit took place 8-9 September in London, UK. Read more >>
SA Blog Awards voting still open Public voting in the 2010 SA Blog Awards will close on 17 Septmber 2010. Votes may be cast for any of the top 10 nominees in each of the 25 categories of this awards supported by News24. The awards will take place at the One and Only Hotel at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, on Saturday, 25 September 2010. Read more >>Advertisement:
How to write a helluva speech, yourself [Part I][Tiffany Markman] First, the bad news. The fear of speaking in public is right up there with spiders, heights, confined spaces and even death. For some people, it's horrifying. Terrifying. Mystifying. Luckily, that's not my problem. I'm not a therapist specialising in phobias. Or a life coach skilled in self-esteem. My job, as a writer, is to provide my clients with great words. Read more >>Brand advocates turned brand terrorists [Tim Shier] July saw the Belieber Army coming under attack when a Bieber-run competition was hijacked by the 4Chan forum who attempted to send the younger singer to North Korea. Read more >>Does your communication have an impact? [Daniel Munslow] Communication measurement has been a controversial topic for ages - be it internal or external communication. Whether the debate is around the use of advertising value equivalent for the measurement of external communication or the assessment of internal communication, the question we should be asking ourselves is simple - did our communication deliver any impact? Read more >>
More sport dollars for SAAccording to a new study commissioned by MasterCard, the 2010 Tri Nations championship will contribute US$ 174.3 million to the sport and leisure economy across the southern hemisphere. Adding the 2010 Six Nations would bring it to more than $800 million. Read more >>
Conference offers tips on winning tendersOn 20 October 2010, the South African chapter of the international Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) hosts the first annual conference for proposal writers in South Africa. It offers international guest speakers from the US and the UK and will include the topic, 'Why new business bids fail'. Read more >>SponsorshipHealth of the Nation scores with Kellogg's The Kellogg Company of South Africa has announced that it will continue its sponsorship of the annual Health of the Nation 50-Hour Sports Challenge for the (second) consecutive year. More than 6000 children will keep a ball in motion for 50 uninterrupted, hours to highlight the importance of physical activity in children's lives. Read more >>When the final whistle has blown [Abey Mokgwatsane] It's hard to believe that something that has kept the entire nation and the world so enthralled for the past six years is over. Two months after the final whistle of the World Cup has blown South Africa and Africa can look back with pride at what has been achieved. Read more >>Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow [Terry Levin] If we were to attempt to define Brand South Africa as a personality (and heaven knows it could do with some) we might summon up descriptors like: entrepreneurial, charming, exciting, friendly, sociable, creative, style leaders - things like that...Unpacking ZA's presence at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Read more >>
PwC annual results 2010 reflect strong growth in sustainability practice LONDON, UK: Following the annual results announced this week by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), the firm's sustainability and climate change practice said climate change has been repositioned in businesses' mind in the recovery, leading to strong growth for the team. Read more >>IMD paddles against cancer in Dragon Boat race fundraiser L'ABBAYE, SWITZERLAND: IMD teamwork, networking with clients and fun in the sun - all these ingredients and more were on display as two IMD sponsored teams took part in the Paddle for Cancer DragonBoat Festival yesterday in L'Abbaye, Switzerland. Read more >>Quark and Snap launch the first private-label version of QuarkPromote.com DENVER, US: Quark has announced that it has launched the first private-label version of QuarkPromote.com (www.quarkpromote.com) with Snap (www.snap.com.au), a leading printing franchise in Australia. Read more >>More International news...
MarketingIs WoMM, advertising and PR's dirty little sister; or is it cool cuz J-Lo? - HaveYouHeardIn its simplest form, Word-of-Mouth (WoM) marketing is tapping into the conversations that occur between people to sell your product. Read more >>Ayobaness of Loxion kulcha - Yellowwood Future Architects[Al McKay] 2010 and the rise of localization: Why we should be building city brands as much as our national brand. Read more >>PenQuin International promotes from within - PenQuin InternationalThe successful philosophy of empowering staff internally continues at PenQuin International, the specialist advertising and marketing solutions company, with the promotion of Wendy Mitrovich to the position of Business Unit Director. Read more >>AdvertisingHave a laugh and create a bright future with the ABF - Advertising Benevolent FundThe ABF and United Stations urge industry members to get involved and support its bursary fundraising event to assist an underprivileged industry student on 13 October at Joe Parkers Comedy Bar in Montecasino from 7pm. Read more >>Bester Burke and Yardley capture iconic demolition of Cape Town landmarks - Bester Burke Bester Burke saw the demolition of the Athlone Towers on 22 August 2010 as an opportunity to promote Yardley Oatmeal's Spot Clear Spot Buster through an integrated multi-media campaign. Read more >>On a scale of one to thousands - The Jupiter Drawing Room Jupiter Drawing Room design director Joanne Thomas explains the inspiration behind the The Sunflower Fund's new 1in100 000 campaign. Read more >>54 Loeries finalists for Egg & Humanoid - Egg FilmsEgg and Humanoid at the top of the production company log at this year's Loeries with 45 TV and 9 stills finalists. Read more >>Joe Public's Rock4AIDS sparks hope for 50 learners - Joe PublicJoe Public's Rock4AIDS foundation has enabled 50 learners to take part in Bridging for Life, a Valued Citizen's Initiative guiding and encouraging students to enroll into tertiary institutions. This is one more step for Rock4AIDS towards realising their dream of seeing every learner leave school with university exemption. Read more >>MG Print wins the ABF KwaZulu-Natal Classic Golf Day - Advertising Benevolent FundMG Print took top honours at the ABF KwaZulu-Natal's annual Classic Golf Day, which recently Durban's Beachwood Golf Club. Read more >>Joe Public helps Ocean Basket sell 76 000 fish in one day - Joe Public Joe Public, Ocean Basket's longstanding communication partner, recently created a simple and effective campaign which helped South Africa's favourite chain of seafood restaurants sell 76 000 portions of their signature dish, "feesh & chips", in one day. Read more >>
Anita Prendergast joins Interbrand Sampson - Interbrand Sampson Anita Prendergast joins Interbrand Sampson as Managing Director of Interbrand Sampson Investor Relations, in a joint venture to develop a sustainable branding unit, with a focus on Stakeholder Engagement and Ethical Communication. Read more >>Advertisement:
 South African Rugby Union appoints 34Sport to manage SA Rugby World Cup campaign - 34 34Sport has been appointed to conceptualise and run the World Cup 2011 campaign for SA Rugby. The campaign is focused on getting 50 million voices behind the team as the Springboks take on the massive challenge of defending their World Cup title in New Zealand. Read more >>Brand Indaba in London - the real thing - Interbrand Sampson The Africa Brand Conference was held in London last month. Speakers from South Africa included Nikki Twomey Director: Group Brand and Specialist Marketing of Standard Bank Group, Thebe Ikalafeng of Brand Leadership, John Battersby UK Country Manager of the IMC and Jeremy Sampson of Interbrand Sampson. Read more >>Vega comes to Pretoria - Vega SchoolCome celebrate the launch of a new campus that will offer specialist degrees and qualifications in visual communication, design, creative writing, multi-media, photograhpy, strategic brand and business management. Read more >>Brand owners to face hard-hitting questions at branding conference - Brands & Branding A Fulbright scholar from America's acclaimed Yale University, Nicola Robins, is to ask some pertinent and hard-hitting questions of South Africa's brand managers and owners when she addresses Brands & Branding for Good Conference 2010in October. Read more >>HKLM rebrands SA ICT giant, GijimaAst - HKLM International multidisciplinary marketing services agency, HKLM, recently completed the rebranding of ICT firm, GijimaAst, which was officially launched on July 27th. Read more >>CRMMaximizer CRM 11 Team Edition released across Europe - MaximizerMaximizer Software, a customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider, has released a new version of its popular Maximizer CRM 11 Team Edition system. Read more >>CSIPenQuin International supports Dance for a Cure - PenQuin InternationalPenQuin International has for the second year running assisted the organisers of Dance for a Cure in ensuring their annual fundraising event was once again a huge success. Dance for a Cure is a non-profit organisation that holds an annual dance production to raise funds for the vaccination of girls against cervical cancer. Read more >>Peter Sarstedt to sing for conservation - SappiPeter Sarstedt, the famous musician and supporter of conservation and the planet, will be visiting South Africa during the month of September as a guest of Sappi Limited to help raise funds and awareness for various environmental conservation organisations. Read more >>DesignBeechies is now too good not to share! - Creative Licence Beechies chewing gums are now available in both stack and blister packaging and Creative Licence was tasked with designing packaging that would attract new consumers to the chewing gum market, as well as reclaim previous Beechies consumers by generating interest and customer loyalty. Read more >>Do you dream of becoming a designer? Visit The Open Window Open Day. - The Open Window Visit the Open Window Open Day on Saturday 11 September between 9:00 and 14:00 to learn more about their courses and scholarship plans. Read more >>DigitalEmbrace online channels to ride out the recession's aftermath - Realmdigital[Wesley Lynch] Wesley Lynch discusses the benefits of exploring online channels for businesses that have suffered due to the recent economic recession. Read more >>Digital marketing agency World Wide Creative puts on weight in 2010 - World Wide Creative While the monthly Heavy Chef Sessions have steadily grown in popularity as marketing events, World Wide Creative has been quietly increasing its stable of clients and is now scaling quickly into a mid-size digital agency. Despite this, its core focus remains unchanged. Read more >>Vodacom's Player 23 brings fans closer to the game - Clickthinking OnlineAcclaimed digital agency Clickthinking is proud to report the success of two new features which were recently added to Vodacom's Player 23 online campaign. Read more >>Direct MarketingLess than two weeks to Assegai Awards 2010 entry deadline - DMASAAgencies, corporates, educational institutions and SMEs have until 24 September 2010 to submit their entries to compete for a coveted Assegai award. The Direct Marketing Association's Assegai Awards recognise and reward excellence in multi-channel direct response marketing. The gala awards event takes place on 10 November. Read more >>The evolution of direct marketing - Wunderman Research and trends prove that direct marketing will continue to have an impact on the economic growth and lead the industry in one-to-one marketing. Read more >>Education and TrainingMatriculants should not lose hope, keep on studying - Boston City Campus & Business CollegeNatalie Rabson of Boston City Campus and Business College urges matriculants and their parents not to allow the strike crisis to dampen their spirits. Read more >>Financial learnerships offer top opportunities - Boston City Campus & Business CollegeFinancial service group Liberty Life is currently recruiting pupils for its 2011 Financial Sector Charter learnership programs. Read more >>EventingJudging the book by its cover - Oasys InnovationsCelebrating its fifth anniversary in 2010, the Cape Town Book Fair attracted almost 34 000 visitors. The event was held over four days at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Oasys Cape Town supplied the infrastructure for this event. Read more >>Litha promotes the Mpumalanga Traditional Art Market for second year - Litha CommunicationsLitha Communications recently promoted the second Mpumalanga Traditional Art Market, an event that celebrates Southern Africa's unique art, cuisine, music and dance. Read more >>PG Bison 1.618 Awards NBF's with Joburg's coolest - Campbell&CampbellPG Bison announces several new developments in the build up to the 1.618 awards ceremony for students of design and architecture. Read more >>Strike Productions gearing up for an action-packed festive season - Strike ProductionsWith the frenzy of the World Cup now over, Strike Productions have turned their attention toward the fast-approaching festive season. Having spent the first half of the year consolidating many internal changes, the technical support specialists are now well positioned to take on new challenges. Read more >>Ubuntu Conference turns spotlight on building a just and caring society - Litha CommunicationsThe recent Ubuntu Conference was hosted by the National Heritage Council (NHC) in partnership with the SA Government and supported by the Departments of Arts and Culture, Social Development, and Education. Read more >>PG Bison announces judges for 2010 1.sixoneeight competition for design and architecture students - Campbell&CampbellPG Bison makes public the judging panel associated with the 2010 1.sixoneeight Competition for Students of Architecture and Interior Design. Read more >>Amanda Rogaly achieves international certification - Kadoro Events & Communications Amanda Rogaly, owner and managing director of Kadoro Events & Communications, has joined the CMP Network, South Africa, following her achievement of CMP status at the recent CMP examinations. Read more >>Designer fashion to fit any budget - Oasys InnovationsFor the past 14 years, fashion enthusiasts have been delighted by latest styles and trends on offer at the International Fashion Show (IFS). Thebe Exhibitions and Projects were the organisers for the most recent show, while Oasys Innovations supplied basic infrastructure. Read more >>PenQuin International makes Intel's Women's Day memorable - PenQuin International PenQuin International was responsible for ensuring that Intel South Africa hosted a successful and memorable women's day celebration for special guests, its first event of this nature. In addition to the VIP treatment, top speakers motivated the women on the topics of health and wellness and the power of positive thinking. Read more >>1.618 Awards - PG Bison breathes new life into competition for architecture and design students - Campbell&CampbellPG Bison is celebrating the 16th Anniversary year of its prestigious Student Design Competition and Awards in 2010 with a fanfare, including a new name - 1.sixoneeight. Read more >>Repeat business underpins growth at Kadoro Events - Kadoro Events & Communications World Cup activity provided a boost, but long-term growth at Kadoro Events & Communications is being underpinned by repeat business from established clients. Read more >>Has your get-up-and-go got up and left? - Biz Events The Look & Feel Good health, beauty, fitness and wellbeing expo debuts in the Mother City from 10 to 12 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Whether you're a gym junkie, a fitness fundi, a health nut or just plain looking to boost your overall wellbeing, there's a range of attractions to get you motivated again. Read more >>ExhibitionsTuine & Tossels at this year's HOMEMAKERS Expo! - HOMEMAKERS The interior decorating and gardening television show, Tuine en Tossels, is proud to be part of this year's VAAL HOMEMAKERS EXPO, on from 17-19 September! Read more >>Vaal HOMEMAKERS Expo feature areas - HOMEMAKERS The Vaal HOMEMAKERS Expo, on from 17-19 September 2010 is proud to launch new and exciting feature areas as part of the offering for this year's show. Read more >>MagazinesThe Big Issue vendor to lay crimen injuria charges - The Big IssueVictimized Big Issue vendor Florence Godonwana to lay charges of crimen injuria against a group of men who allegedly called her over to their bakkie and threw water over her. Read more >>AB de Villiers guest-edits Sports Illustrated - a first for the iconic brand - Touchline Media Proteas star AB de Villiers takes over the editorial reins at Sports Illustrated and brings new talent to the annual summer cricket season preview. Read more >>TRUE LOVE Fashion & Beauty 2010/11 Look Book out now! - Thought24 The countdown to spring is upon us, and the fashion and beauty gurus at TRUE LOVE magazine have consulted their style-focused crystal ball, and with an eye on what's hot on the local and international fashion and beauty scene, have produced the TRUE LOVE Fashion & Beauty supplement. Read more >>TRUE LOVE BRIDE is the ultimate wedding planner - Thought24 From western-style weddings to culturally rich African ceremonies, the annual TRUE LOVE BRIDE magazine is an essential guide for the modern African woman. The 2010 issue is packed with features and loads of practical advice that will help every bride plan that all-important day from start to finish. Read more >>MediaMinister Chabane tabled the MDDA's unqualified Annual Report 2009/10 - MDDAAs required by the Media Development and Diversity Act, the Minister in the Presidency has to table, in Parliament, an annual report which includes audited financial statements. The report also incorporates performance information measured against predetermined objectives on how the Agency performed in certain key areas. Read more >>MobileMobiMedia to 'Boost' its offering through new international partnership - MobiMediaMobiMedia, SA's first full service mobile advertising agency, has signed a partnership agreement with Boost Communications, the globally operating Norwegian-based mobile internet platform provider. Read more >>Online MediaPrivate Property launches new website - Private PropertySouth Africa's busiest property portal, Privateproperty.co.za, officially launched its new website this week after months of testing. Read more >>Talooma - JD Internet ConsultingAfter sending out teaser mailers and invitations to all their clients and preparing for one of the biggest and most exciting moments in JD Internet Consulting's history, they are proud to announce that they have refreshed and recreated their brand. Read more >>Out Of HomeExpand a Sign at Sign Africa - Expand a Sign International Sign Africa, the sign and digital graphics show, will be held from 8-10 September 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Visit us at Stand L22. Read more >>Provantage take the MOST sheep - ProvantageOn Wednesday evening, at the Venue in Melrose Arch, Provantage Out of Home Media received two prestigious MOST awards. Managing Director Jacques Du Preez was the recipient of the MOST Media Owner Innovator Award. Provantage came runner-up in the Out of Home category. Read more >>ProductionAlan Irvin does Rainbow Chicken commercial - Picture Tree Picture Tree's Alan Irvin recently directed a humorous and light-hearted Rainbow Chicken commercial featuring two construction workers relaxing for lunch on a rooftop building site. Read more >>Grey SA, Lifestyle break the mould with Tennant McKay - Tennant McKay South African production, design and post-production company, Tennant McKay, has helped Grey SA and its client, Lifestyle, break the mould when it comes to advertising feminine hygiene products with a new 20-second commercial for Lifestyle Secure Fit Pads, called 'Paper Doll'. Read more >>
Joburg Day: Mo-Tseleng puts the "P" into Practise for Powerplay! - Mo-Tseleng Mo-Tseleng promotes Powerplay Energy Drink at Joburg Day and successfully leverages the brand. Read more >>Public RelationsThe Petousis family appoints The Phoenix Partnership for their three hotels - The Phoenix PartnershipThe Phoenix Partnership has been appointed by the Petousis family to manage all publicity, public relations and media liaison for their three well-known properties. Read more >>RadioNick Feinberg wins SAB Radio Programme of the Year Award - Heart 104.9FMHeart 104.9FM Breakfast Show Sports Presenter Nick Feinberg has won the SAB Programme of the Year Award in the radio category at the 30th SAB Sports Journalist of the Year Awards. Read more >>Durban Day is the perfect kid's day out! - East Coast RadioThe Sunday Times East Coast Radio Durban Day music festival is set to take place on 11 September at the George Campbell School of Technology. The line-up includes Just Jinger, Prime Circle, Jesse Clegg and Gang of Instrumentals and many more. Read more >>Jacaranda 94.2 gives its competition the green light - Jacaranda 94.2 Stand in line to win a 12.2 Megapixel Samsung PL100 Digital Camera to the value of R2000 by answering a simple question, with Jacaranda 94.2's new competition. Read more >>SponsorshipOctagon expands Brazil footprint by acquiring vereran sports marketing firm B2S - Octagon South AfricaOctagon Africa's head, Qondisa Ngwenya, has announced that Octagon, the world's largest sports and entertainment consulting and activation practice, has expanded its South American footprint by acquiring B2S, the veteran Rio de Janeiro-based sports marketing firm with offices in Rio and Sao Paulo. Read more >>Octagon Marketing sets FIFA World Cup activation records - Octagon South Africa Octagon Marketing managed more FIFA World Cup Clients than any agency in South Africa - a record six partner activations including A-B InBev, Coca-Cola, Powerade, Kia, MTN and SONY. Read more >>
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Oil on tap Total South Africa service stations in the Soshanguve community north of Pretoria will be the first to experience a recently-launched initiative in which Quartz SHD40 oil is dispensed directly into motorists' vehicles. Read more >>More Motoring news...
Say hello to Stranger at Lukimbi Lodge [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Ranger Nick is sitting and swinging on the wood-trimmed door of his game vehicle, legs akimbo. He has the enthusiasm of a child doing something he loves. He introduces the nine of us to Stranger - the tracker who will lead our safari into 15 000 hectares of private concession in the Kruger National Park, near the Malelane Gate and the Mozambique border. Read more >>HICA: Investing in hospitality The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) will present the fourth Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) taking place in Johannesburg from 31 October to 2 November 2010. The conference programme will explore investment opportunities in the African context, challenges faced by the hospitality sector and review international trends and best practice. Read more >>Maputo still on the alert list Dr Ian Cornish, regional MD of International SOS said expatriates, business and leisure travellers should be aware of the current risks of travel to Mozambique and have contingency plans in place. Read more >>Lufthansa launches Joburg A380 service Lufthansa has announced that its Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg will commence six weeks ahead of schedule. From 12 September, 2010, it will depart Frankfurt for Joburg twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays returning to Germany on Mondays and Fridays. The remaining five days of the week will be operated using the Boeing B747-400. Read more >>More Travel news...
Crowded House touring SA Crowded House will be performing at the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town on 26 October, at the Durban ICC on 28 October and at Carnival City's Big Top Arena in Brakpan on 29 and 30 October, 2010. Read more >>Ard Matthews and friends performs for MyLifE [Ruth Cooper] This is a charity gig review for the MyLifE Foundation, so let me try not to be too critical about the bands as the MyLifE Foundation works with homeless youths and children, and is a very worthy cause. I am pleased to say that it raised a commendable R51 000 on the night through an unusual auction (but more on that later). I was seriously blown away by some of the artists showcased, but I must admit that a few found me stifling yawns and wishing I had matchsticks to keep my eyes open. Read more >>Just Jinjer rocks the Barnyard [Ilva Pieterse] It's been ages since I've been so blown away. Watching Just Jinjer at the Barnyard Theatre, Cresta on 23 August, 2010 has, without a doubt, been my best eventing experience all year. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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