15 Aug 2011

Marketing & Media | South Africa

 

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Let's talk about facts, baby

Lately we seem to be oscillating between Sunday newspapers Sunday Times and City Press being the news, not just reporting on the news. So this week, we're back to good ol' Sunday Times and a controversial story alleging that there's something not kosher about a communications tender awarded to TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris by the DA-run provincial government of the Western Cape. Except there seems to be something not quite kosher about the facts of the story itself. *facepalm*

Meanwhile, Avusa's public editor Joe Latakgomo has commented on the Ferial Haffajee/Eric Miyeni saga (Haffajee, in the meantime, has decided not to sue Miyeni and will instead lay a complaint with the Human Rights Commission or public protector).

We're also through the coldest part of winter (although, yes, it has been snowing in Johannesburg today!), but Biz Takeouts remains hot! The latest Biz Takeouts podcast from the Bizcommunity.com/Chai FM Marketing & Media radio show takes a look at creating trends and leadership in advertising, from Apple to the world-acclaimed Zimbabwean campaign.

Here's to a more productive week
Simone Puterman (@SimoneBiz)
Managing editor

PS The latest Ornico Ad Showcase features TV ads for Audi R18 TDI, Gicci Guilty, Standard Bank, Nescafé and Spur, and radio ads for Knorr, Shower to Shower, South African Post Office, Sanlam and Gauteng Department.

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Marketing & Media


[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 10: Creating trends and leadership in advertising
Yay, we're through the coldest part of winter, but Biz Takeouts remains hot! Last week Wednesday, 10 August 2011, we took a look at creating trends and leadership in advertising, from Apple to world-acclaimed Zimbabwean campaign. The podcast of the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Marketing & Media radio show, Wednesdays 6pm-7pm on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg and via streaming audio, is now available. [twitterfall] Read more >>


Advertising


M&C Saatchi Abel gets thumbs up from Moray MacLennan
[Herman Manson: @marklives] M&C Saatchi Abel is buzzing. The agency, which launched in early 2010 with no clients signed up front but a powerful management team, has grown to more than 63 staffers working with 29 client organisations, just won the Geely account and recently took another floor in the block where it's headquartered. The management team is also energised by the presence of M&C Saatchi worldwide chief executive Moray MacLennan, who's in SA on a two-day stint to check in on progress. Read more >>


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Loeries CEO silent partner in site that put out awards predictions
[Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA] Loeries CEO Andrew Human last week confirmed to Bizcommunity.com that he is a silent partner in ididthatad.com, a website started late last year by creative Julie Maunder that allows directors, photographers and other specialists to upload their portfolios for free. Human has rejected that his role in the website could lead to perceptions of a possible conflict of interest. Read more >>


New executives at Red Pixel, OwenKessel
Both Red Pixel, a specialised creative agency and subsidiary of leading shopping centre marketing consultancy Primedia Lifestyle, and OwenKessel have announced executive appointments of Mark Powell (creative director and head) and Donovan Bryan (ECD), respectively. Read more >>


'Illegal cigarette' awareness campaign may get more people smoking
[Felix Kessel] Perhaps not to the same degree as yesteryear and even if the message is somewhat more sinister, cigarettes have once again made it back onto the billboards and interrupted our daily journeys once again. Instead of the old lifestyle positioning, the message is all ominous: "Buying Illegal Cigarettes Funds Organised Crime!" Read more >>


Revlon SA goes to Euro RSCG SA
Hot on the heels of winning the Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts account, Euro RSCG South Africa announced on Wednesday, 10 August 2011, that Revlon South Africa is its latest key client. Read more >>


Branding

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Standing the test of time... already
[Andy Rice] LeadSA has just celebrated its first birthday, and so one might be forgiven for expecting it still to be finding its feet. But, even with just a solitary candle on its birthday cake, LeadSA is no helplessly dependent infant. But does all this conspicuous and noisy activity mean that LeadSA has acquired the status of a true brand, as opposed to an embryonic vehicle for promoting an array of good deeds? Read more >>


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Design


Digital

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Job opportunities in digital terrestrial broadcasting
As part of its role to consult with big and small businesses, as well as labour and civil society, on the launch of digital terrestrial broadcasting in April 2012, the Minister of Communications held a consultative meeting with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and Steel and Engineering Industry Federation of SA (SEIFSA). Read more >>


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Direct Marketing


Spam opt-out the way we want it
[Roger Hislop] If there were to be a national opt-out registry to fight back against the tide of spam, what should it look like? How about we consumers set the ground rules? Read more >>


What can you do about 'list fatigue'?
[Georgia Christian] As you might imagine, 'list fatigue' (aka subscriber sluggishness) describes those who have become 'disinterested' or (gulp) 'bored' with your email offerings. They have might not have physically unsubscribed, but mentally they're switched off to your charms and it seems as though no matter what you dangle in front of them, they're simply not responding. Read more >>


Magazines


John Brown wins triple play, challenges for top content marketer spot
[Herman Manson: @marklives] John Brown has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the South African custom marketing field. It launched in 2007 with Pick n Pay as a client, producing its monthly food magazine, Fresh Living, which has since emerged as the bestselling food title in the country. Now, suddenly, it has grabbed Cell C, Edgars Club and Discovery Health in short succession, shaking up the local custom marketing industry. Read more >>


Ballyhoo Media to relaunch Dossier magazine
Ballyhoo Media has announced that it will be relaunching high-end fashion magazine Dossier, which is edited by photographer Mia Ziervogel. The title is described as a "beautifully crafted, high-end fashion magazine showcasing the best of local creative talents from photographers, designers, writers and makeup artists". Read more >>


Newspapers


DA vs Sunday Times: who stuffed up?
[Sipho Hlongwane: @comradesipho] Following a communications tender irregularity report in the Sunday Times that named top Democratic Alliance aides yesterday, Sunday, 14 August 2011, the Western Cape government said that it was actually the paper that was full of it. So whose mea culpa is it? Did the Western Cape government just get a dose of the "factional battles fought via the media" tactic? Read more >>


Out Of Home


The dark side of outdoor
The latest outdoor ad from Med Lemon lights up the night and the new Patron XO Cafe, ultra-premium coffee tequila, tells motorists "perfection has a darker side." Read more >>


PR & Communications


Living with a teenage business
[Simone Lipshitz] It's August 2011 and my specialist PR company Headlines has now turned 15 years old. She's never been a problem child, but this milestone places her halfway through her second decade and gives me, as her owner and founder, pause to contemplate the teenager I now have on my hands. Read more >>


Radio


Research

Southern African Marketing Research Association

Generations view advertising differently
Various theories and models have attempted to explain how television advertisements influence consumers in their consumption-related decisions. The Behavioural and Communication Research Division of the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) conducted research investigating generational emotive response patterns using verbal and non-verbal measuring instruments. Read more >>


Retail


New appointments at Primedia
Primedia Unlimited has promoted Paul Carsley to divisional chief operating officer and Linda Windell has been made marketing manager at Primedia Lifestyle. Read more >>


Fashion Media appoints Sean Reed as CEO
The new Unlimited subsidiary, Fashion Media, has appointed Sean Reed as CEO. He was chief operating officer at Primall Media for four years and before that, MD at Primedia Face 2 Face for eight years. Read more >>


Sponsorship


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Youth Marketing



Blogs
[SIGGRAPH 2011] Day 3 - the prize
[Rafi Leigh] VANCOUVER, CANADA: Getting here to Vancouver seemed desperately important. I knew that technologists were finally connecting the dots. I put all other new business strategies on hold, and made a 16 653lm beeline for the SIGGRAPH convention, where I knew I would find nuggets of wisdom running along the seam lines of emerging tech and creative genius. Read more >>


[SIGGRAPH 2011] Day 2 - augmented reality means...
[Rafi Leigh] VANCOUVER, CANADA: There are two distinct augmented reality (AR) groups at SIGGRAPH this year. There are the technical innovators who are developing computer products and the brilliant operators who are using them. I'll describe a few developments I saw yesterday, Thursday, 11 August 2011, which are capable of transforming the way we interact with data. Read more >>


[SIGGRAPH 2011] Day 1 - augmented reality
[Rafi Leigh] VANCOUVER, CANADA: So here I am, in Vancouver, Canada, for the 38th annual global SIGGRAPH conference and exhibition, researching 3D film and gaming technologies and writing on emerging technologies and the potential applications for the South African retail sector. I'll get to the point. Retail will never be the same again Read more >>



International news
David Lyle CEO national geographic channels US; global programming
WASHINGTON, US: David Lyle has been named chief executive officer of the National Geographic Channels US and assumes responsibility for global programming. The appointment, which is effective immediately, was announced by the National Geographic Channels board, to whom he will report. Read more >>


Informa comment on launch of Facebook Messenger
LONDON, UK: Pamela Clark-Dickson, senior analyst for messaging at Informa Telecoms & Media, comments on launch of Facebook Messenger. Read more >>


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Company news

Advertising


Another ABF Ten Pin Bowling event raises funds for the industry - Advertising Benevolent Fund
Galaxy World hosted the ABF's first "Go Green" Ten Pin Bowling event at the end of July at The Zone, Rosebank. This event is the latest in many events to continually raise funds for the ABF ensuring ongoing support for the advertising, media and communications industries. Read more >>


Draftfcb Durban 'Simply Not Chicken' - Draftfcb (South Africa)
Draftfcb Durban has proven it is simply not chicken about challenging production budgets with an ad for Rainbow's biggest retail Added Value brand, Simply Chicken. Read more >>


KLA at SAMRA Conference 2011 - KLA - Kaufman Levin Associates
The theme of this year's SAMRA conference was "Dare to Care: Put the heart in the art of research" and KLA's Andrea Chemaly was there. Read more >>


Branding


When should a company rebrand? - Wrappa Branding and Design
When should a company rebrand? Find out about using brand strategy and corporate identity design to rebrand your company. Read more >>


Cluster Flag System for outdoor Point of Sale promotions - Right Stuff
Introducing the Cluster Flag System, an attractive array of flags arranged in a bouquet-style manner with the use of several telescopic flags connected to one common base. Read more >>


Shopper marketing in the digital age - 34
[Sue Evered] Internet and mobile communication have expanded the shopping environment exponentially. Stores are no longer the only place one shops and the promises of brands are not the only voice we listen to. Read more >>


Millward Brown and Dynamic Logic launch FinIndex - Millward Brown
New global solution measures branding effectiveness of social media fan pages. Read more >>


CRM


Sales Workshop Module 1 - Tell Sell Compel - Training Shop
It sounds really easy, but professional sales require the correct skills, attitude and activity to get results. This training course will provide a broad overview of sales with a focus on face to face selling. Read more >>


Managing diversity in South African call centres - Fusion Outsourcing
Diversity is a hot topic in any area of South African society. The call centre industry offers more employment and investment opportunities than almost any other, but is it properly exploiting the diversity of its talent pool? Read more >>


CSI


Kaelo - Stories of Hope on e.tv - Kaelo Worldwide Media
This week Kaelo takes a look at what corporates, individuals and non-governmental organisations are doing to empower communities and how volunteers are changing the face of social development across South Africa. Read more >>


Handover of cheque to Schotschekloof Walmers RFC - Fusion Outsourcing
Fusion Outsourcing handed over a R25 000 cheque to Schotschekloof Walmers Rugby Football Club at a ceremony at the Green Point Track on 18 April. The club, that plays on ground steeped in rugby history for the Coloured people of the Western Cape, has become custodian of a sport that has brought the community together for decades. Read more >>


Design


An inventive design company - In-Detail Advertising and Design
In-Detail design recently designed the KEEPA, a shoe wallet that attaches easily to any shoe with high strength velcro straps. The pouch locks twice and is secure enough to hold keys, money and even medication. Read more >>


Digital


Digital and social media marketing for the film industry - Digital Fire
In order to keep up with social media trends, film- and production companies, as well as cinemas, have had to come up with some innovative marketing campaigns to fill their seats. Read more >>


NFC system at Oppikoppi - a qualified success say developers and organisors alike - mimoney
The implementation of South Africa's first cashless NFC system at the Oppikoppi Unknown Brother rock festival has been declared a success by its organisors, merchants and system developers alike. Read more >>


Social media and email marketing: Combining methods to an optimised digital marketing strategy - Digital Fire
Using the currency of social media to draw an audience while email marketing keeps them satisfied. Read more >>


Media heavyweight, Bob Garfield headlines at Digital Edge Live 2011 - Living Your Brand
Bob Garfield will be attending the upcoming Digital Edge Live showdown on 14 October to inspire South African audiences. Read more >>


Digital strategy is all about doing better business - Acceleration eMarketing
[Richard Mullins] Many South African companies starting to come to grips with the realities of online and the opportunities it has to offer. The challenge is understanding the value that it can deliver for their businesses and how they can capitalise on the opportunities available. Read more >>


Choosing your digital partner - Quirk
[Craig Raw] Choosing the right partner to assist your digital efforts is a critical decision. As critical, I'd argue, as the choice of agency in any marketing discipline to date. The reason for this lies in the nature of digital itself - uncontrovertibly, digital has technology at its heart. Read more >>


HelloComputer on hand to infuse Castle Lite's digital platform - HelloComputer
Creative digital agency, HelloComputer, in collaboration with the Jupiter Drawing Room Johannesburg, has constructed and initiated "Enter the State of Cool" for SAB's Castle Lite to establish the premium light beer's online presence. Read more >>


Digital strategy is all about doing better business - Acceleration Media
[Richard Mullins] Many South African companies starting to come to grips with the realities of online and the opportunities it has to offer. The challenge is understanding the value that it can deliver for their businesses and how they can capitalise on the opportunities available. Read more >>


Education & Training


Young Business for South Africa members Learn, Serve and Create - Young Business SA
Young Business for South Africa's (YBSA) members strive for opportunities to gain knowledge and experience and to develop into effective leaders. At a recent event, their focus was on changing their thinking to avoid corporate blind spots and on giving back to their surrounding communities. Read more >>


Vega presents two exciting brand short courses - Vega School
Vega now invites prospective students to participate in two inspiring short learning brand focused programmes : ' Introduction to Conceptual Writing for Brands' and 'Digital Strategy in Brand Building'. Read more >>


How do you communicate with your stakeholders? - Quo Vadis Communications
Communication Specialist Quo Vadis Communications (QVC) is offering its Stakeholder Relations workshop on an in-house basis to organisations that are serious about building relationships with their stakeholders through effective communication. Read more >>


Events & Conferencing


Business Matchmaking at Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) - Outsmart Marketing
The Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Exhibition and Conference took place at the CTICC from the 27 to 29 July. The show aims to promote the new "sports" trend within the industry. Read more >>


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Creative year-end solutions from BlackJack Events - celebrate 2011 in style - BlackJack Events
Themed year-end events are a fantastic way to allow staff to 'let their hair down', dress up and interact with colleagues and clients in an informal setting. The challenge is finding a theme that fits the company's culture and values, and at the same time is innovative and fresh. This is where BlackJack Events excels. Read more >>


Gearhouse supplies full technical production for Cape Town Fashion Week 2011 - Gearhouse SA
The Gearhouse Group provided the full technical package for Cape Town Fashion Week 2011, which took place between 13th and 16th July 2011 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more >>


Film & Event Publishing proudly introduces The Event Planner's Guide to South Africa - Film & Event Publishing
To celebrate the continued rise of the South African events industry, Film & Event Publishing brings you The Event Planner's Guide to South Africa, a comprehensive overview of South Africa's world-class infrastructure and all its different events sectors, with a touch of tourism thrown in for good measure. Read more >>


Power to the people: Understanding South Africa's changing energy landscape - Siyenza Management
As South Africa struggles with the policy challenges of meeting the ever-growing demand by business and consumers for energy to fuel development and economic growth, households are faced with the increasing cost of electricity and other forms of energy, as well as the ongoing possibility of disruptive load shedding. Read more >>


Corporate Health and Wellness Conference - Knowledge Resources
The Knowledge Resources Corporate Health and Wellness Conference as well as a pre-conference workshop will be taking place 6-8 September 2011. The conference is committed to developing new strategies in workplace health and lifestyle management. Read more >>


Exhibitions


Bag your dream boat at the National Boat Show - Biz Events
Visitors will be blown out of the water by the assortment of boats, outdoor lifestyle products and gadgets on offer at the National Boat Show & Dive Expo, which will turn the Coca-Cola dome in Joburg into a watersports wonderland from 12 to 14 August. Read more >>


Port Elizabeth homes were rekindled with love - HOMEMAKERS
The recent Algoa FM HOMEMAKERS Expo saw thousands of visitors experiencing an underground meander of home related products and services at Moffett on Main Lifestyle Centre in Port Elizabeth. Read more >>


Magazines


Make money trading US Tech Titans - Media24 Weeklies
South African investors have finally woken up to the fact that with exchange controls falling by the way side, their opportunities to make money investing in big name global stocks has increased significantly. Read more >>


Get more publicity with better press releases - Succeed
For your press release to be noticed it simply has to be better than those released by your competitors. To achieve this, there are three key areas you can work on to increase the publicity you get. Read more >>


YOU Weddings on sale now - Media24 Weeklies
The first YOU wedding and bridal guide is on shelves now. YOU Weddings features the most beautiful nuptials of recent years. Find out more about the weddings of celebrities and royals and learn how to recreate the look and style of each celeb wedding for your special day. Read more >>


Mobile


Strike Media displays artful footwork leading Tekkie Town into the Mobile channel - Strike Media
Strike Media are advising Tekkie Town as it initiates a mobile strategy and employs the channel to augment reach, enhance customer experience and track promotional campaigns. Read more >>


Apple isn't the only fruit - Oxygen8
[Shane Leahy] Don't choke your marketing opportunities on the iPhone's pips - a serious mobile marketing strategy needs to cater for every taste. Read more >>


Newspapers


Die Burger Pops celebrates its 10th anniversary - Die Burger
Die Burger Pops celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and artists like André Schwartz, Sarah Theron, Lize Beekman and many more will be performing free of charge at this year's event. Read more >>


The Mercury gets QR code cracking - Independent Newspapers KZN
Quick response (QR) codes only recently found their way into the South African communication landscape and, in a country where cellphones are more or less ubiquitous, they are catching on fast. This week The Mercury will entice readers into the newspaper with these intriguing cellphone scannable patterns. Read more >>


Online Media

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MyBroadband maintains dominant position in online IT market - MyBroadband
MyBroadband.co.za serves 5.7-million page impressions and attracts 874,138 unique browsers in July 2011 Read more >>


MyGaming leads the way - MyBroadband
MyGaming's unique readership provides an excellent opportunity for companies to market products or services aimed at a male audience. The site's latest DMMA/Effective Measure statistics showed that it served 409 161 pages to 61 607 unique browsers in July. Read more >>


Award-winning digital advertising format launched in South Africa - The SpaceStation
The SpaceStation has announced the launch of a premium international digital advertising format. Read more >>


Avusa Media LIVE grows in strength and numbers - Avusa Media LIVE
Avusa Media LIVE recently welcomed key promotions and appointments within the ranks of its senior management. Read more >>


Production


Luma shows the possible near future of the MeerKAT project - Luma
Any creative company loves having free rein to show off their abilities, and this was exactly the brief received by Luma Animation from SKA Africa (Square Kilometre Array Africa) for producing a visualisation that showcases the MeerKAT project at an international scientific convention in Banff, Canada. Read more >>


Radio


Gagasi 99.5FM appoints a new programmes manager and extends its audience reach - Gagasi 99.5FM
Gagasi 99.5FM has appointed Vukile Zondi as its new Programmes Manager with effect from 01 September 2011. Read more >>


Recruitment

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Jobs.co.za widens its reach by going mobile - Jobs.co.za
Jobs.co.za today announces the launch of its new mobi site (m.Jobs.co.za) offering job seekers a quick, easy and on-the-go job hunting experience. Read more >>


Sponsorship


The Bidvest Group walk away with Guinness World Record for the second time - MSCSPORTS
The Bidvest Group were out in full force on Sunday August 14th when they attempted to reclaim their world crown for the largest charity walk, which they narrowly conceded to Any Baby Can earlier this year. Read more >>


Youth Marketing


SA students eligible for cash and prizes valued at $150 000 - Student Village
Budding South African student entrepreneurs with their own up-and-running businesses are being offered the opportunity of lifetime - and a share of US$150 000 in cash and prizes - if they nominate themselves or another student for this year's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). Read more >>


1,000 youth rate 100 ads: did yours stand out? - HDI Youth Marketeers
HDI Youth Marketeers conducts the supporting study for the seventh Khuza Awards. The question is, whose ads will get the vote from the South African youth this year? Read more >>




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Motoring
Milking the motorist
Taxis and buses will be exempt from paying tolls on the Gauteng highways according to a report published on IOL, which says that the tolls will push up food prices while ordinary vehicle users will be "cash-cows" for the operators of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project. Read more >>


Hybrid Lexus for young greenies
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Lexus has added a premium hatch hybrid, the CT 200h, to its current South African three-model range and it describes the newcomer not as just another new model, but one that signals the start of a whole new trend. Read more >>


Your best buddy for the bush
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Thinking of saddling up your 4x4 and heading for that bush trip you have been dreaming about for so long? Then do yourself a favour and get hold of a copy of a newly-published and very comprehensive guide to 20 of the toughest and most scenic 4x4 routes in southern Africa. Read more >>


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Travel
Colombian online travel sector grows 25%
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has released the latest results from a study on the online travel market in Colombia. Read more >>


To the Manor House born
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Diemersfontein Estate owner David Sonnenberg is showing us around the Manor House, where his parents and grandparents lived. There is a beautiful grand piano on the left of the sitting room, with sheet music piled high on the adjacent table. I see the antique armoire shudder as we walk on the herringbone parquet floors to Room 1. Read more >>


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Sport
Low Blow!
[Corné Krige] The "A Team" had a saying, which was: "I love it when a plan comes together." For 50 minutes on Saturday I think that Peter de Villiers was saying that exact phrase to himself. The older, and most experienced Springbok side ever to grace our fields, came out of the blocks at a blistering pace and put the Aussies under major pressure. Read more >>


All Blacks throw down the gauntlet
[Corné Krige] The game between New Zealand and Australia was touted as a possible forerunner of the World Cup Final due to happen on 22 October. New Zealand and Australia seem like two genuine title contenders and, after they had both demolished the Springboks, this match would be a real indication of whether New Zealand could handle the pressure of playing and winning a World Cup on home soil. Read more >>


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BizLounge
Dreams realised with The Used
[Zachary Schroder] I woke up on Monday morning and after shaking off the grogginess I realised that the day had finally arrived; this was the day I would get to see a band that had been in my top five to see for many years. The 15-year-old inside of me started doing backflips as it dawned on me that a dream seven years in the making was about to come true. Read more >>


KONGOS to tour SA - not a joke
[Sindy Peters: Africa editor] Say what you want about 5FM's playlist, but every once in a while they introduce you to some inspiring fresh talent. About 2-3 months ago KONGOS' "I'm Only Joking" made the grade and it's currently seeing good rotation on the station. Last Friday, 5 August 2011, the music video for the track premiered on 5FM's (TV)5 and shortly afterwards, the band confirmed their 2011/2012 South African tour - you'll find me front and centre for the Cape Town leg. Read more >>


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New accounts
  • Clorets signs up with Billads - more info
  • The P.R Team appointed by Grand Café & Room - more info
  • Ballyhoo Media announces relaunch of Dossier magazine - more info
  • Euro RSCG South Africa wins Revlon account - more info
  • Altec Auto Page Cellular partners with Podium comedy - more info
  • Twiga Communications appointed by Prima Toys - more info
  • Fountainhead Design secures Coca Cola/Schweppes Kenya account - more info
  • Stretch Experiential Marketing wins new accounts - more info
  • Masake Communications appoints Dashboard Integrated - more info
  • Dashboard Integrated appointed by OVC - more info
  • Shell South Africa appoints Dashboard Integrated Marketing - more info
  • Refresh PR to help highlight international FASDay - more info
  • Northern News and Bushveld Bulletin merge - more info
  • Juta & Company partners with HWB Communications - more info
  • Lovoka partners with Twiga Communications - more info


People on the move
  • New appointments at digitalmark - more info
  • NWC appoints new managing director - more info
  • Primedia Lifestyle appoints new marketing manager - more info
  • New divisional COO appointed at Primedia Unlimited - more info
  • Ballyhoo appoints new creative director - more info
  • OwenKessel appoints Donovan Bryan as ECD - more info
  • Executive appointment at Primedia Lifestyle Division - Red Pixel - more info
  • SHAPE appoints new food editor - more info
  • Action Publications appoints Sharon Richards - more info
  • New appointment at Dashboard Integrated Marketing - more info


Jobs offered

Featured jobs

Designer - Johannesburg
Medium weight designer with an excellent grasp of design needed to join the growing Promise team - must be willing to work on a combination of retail and brand. Read more >>


Technical Analyst - Roodepoort
Newsclip media - Global innovators in social media. Innovation drives our environment, in line with new strategies we are seeking the expertise of a Technical Analyst. Read more >>



Magazine Advertising Consultant - Johannesburg

A target-driven, self-motivated go-getter is sought. Ability to negotiate at executive level.
Johannesburg - The Mortgage & Consumer Credit Magazine - R5000 Monthly - 15 Aug 09:14

A national mortgage and consumer credit magazine is looking for a target-driven, self-motivated, go-getter to service new and existing clients. Negotiating ability at executive level a must. Read more >>

PR Account Manager - Johannesburg - Fourways

Exp is looking for a PR Account Manager for a key client.
Johannesburg - Fourways - Exp - R18,000 ctc pm - 12 Aug 15:34

Exp, Sports Agency of the year, is looking for a PR account manager for a major key account to work on a combined sports and lifestyle portfolio. Read more >>

Senior Developer - Randburg

Extensive .Net, C# and ASP .Net development experience
Randburg - New Media Talent - R480000 - R620000 Yearly - 12 Aug 11:18

Extensive .Net, C# and ASP .Net development experience Extensive Linux, PHP, Java, J2EE, or JSP development experience Read more >>

Production Co-ordinator - Cape Town

An exciting position as Production Co-ordinator has become available in the Foschini Marketing Department.
Cape Town - TFG - 11 Aug 13:55

A position as a Production Co-ordinator has become available within Foschini. If you are passionate about fashion and meet the requirements, a rewarding career awaits for you. Read more >>

Communications Consultant - Sandton

Sandton - Ad Talent - 11 Aug 08:27

A large corporate with a focus on healthcare, finance and insurance is looking for a dynamic and energetic communications consultant who will be responsible for the implementation of the brand. Read more >>

Corporate Communications/CSI Manager - Sandton

Sandton - - 10 Aug 17:17

A large corporate - in the medical industry - is looking for an assertive, self-driven, dynamic and confident Communications Manager, who will take accountability for driving the communications plan. Read more >>

Freelance Event Manager - Johannesburg

Freelance Event Manager. Available immediately. Gauteng based. Team player with excellent communication skills.
Johannesburg - Campbell & Campbell - 10 Aug 12:16

Freelance Event Manager position available immediately. Planning and implementation of events over a 12 week period. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, prior experience and meeting of deadlines essential. Read more >>

Production Manager - Mobile/Social Media - Johannesburg

Seeking bright spark keen to manage and co-ordinate progressive mobile and social media campaigns.
Johannesburg - MobiMedia - 10 Aug 10:04

The company needs a clever, creative, hands-on production manager - mad about digital - focusing on mobile and social media, to manage mobile marketing campaigns for a widening circle of clients. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - Mobile/Digital - Johannesburg

Seeking creative Graphic Designer with expertise in digital media formatting and mobile user interface design.
Johannesburg - MobiMedia - 10 Aug 09:58

Innovative mobile media agency seeks creative graphic designer with expertise in digital media formatting and mobile user interface design to translate ideas into visual communication that informs, entertains and sells. Read more >>

Senior Debtors Clerk - Cape Town - Newlands

Take full responsibility for the accurate and timeous performance of the creditor's function.
Cape Town - Newlands - TNS Research Surveys - 08 Aug 15:06

Take full responsibility for the accurate and timeous performance of the creditor's function. Read more >>

Debtors Controller - Cape Town - Newlands

Take full control of the invoicing of debtors and collection of debt and related tasks.
Cape Town - Newlands - TNS Research Surveys - 08 Aug 15:05

Take full control of the invoicing of debtors and collection of debt and other related tasks. Read more >>


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