| 3 Jun 2013 |
| Marketing & Media South Africa |
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Crime scene images shocker Oscar Pistorius' family is said to be aghast at crime scene images posted on the Sky News website in the UK, and it's safe to say the man himself is very likely even more aghast. The next question is: how did Sky News get hold of the images, and is SAPS taking steps to find out who supplied the images? On a lighter note, Zapiro et al can rest easy after Zuma decided to drop all of the defamation claims he distributed so generously some time back. A war is being raged against smoking and tobacco products and Owen Dean takes a look at this and other issues in Brand Genocide. Quite frankly, as someone who has never smoked, advertising for the sector has never bothered me either way; what does irk a little, however, is the inference that somehow I - and the rest of us - need to be protected from smoking as we are largely incapable of withstanding the lure of its advertising. It's back, and this week [Biz Takeouts Podcast] 62 looks at Heavy Chef and the IMC Conference. Anton Harber reckons that if you want to get people thinking and debating, you have to surprise and discomfit them, you have to prod and provoke - and that got him thinking about Vuyo Mbuli's untimely death and the outpouring of appreciation for his brand of TV presentation. Rod Baker, Content DirectorPS Take a look at the latest ads in the Ornico ad showcase.Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your South African marketing and media news to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".Weekly top stories | [NIivashni Nair] Hundreds of South African Facebook profiles have been cloned in the past five days and used to solicit money from the victims' contacts. Read more >> |
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 | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Lion bones have come back to haunt 'Number One', reports Mail & Guardian, and Times Media Group (TMG) has come out fighting following the Twitter skirmish conducted by Sekunjalo Group's Iqbal Survé, reports BD Live, which also reports that the Kirsh family, owner of media group Primedia, has sold its shares in AltX-listed telecommunications company FoneWorx to Caxton. Read more >> |
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 | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) is concerned at the manner in which Iqbal Survé's Sekunjalo group is going about its acquisition of Independent News & Media South Africa (INMSA), reports IOL. Mail & Guardian reports on Facebook bowing to an outcry over sexist content, and also reports on pirates - the film, that is - in Cape Town. Read more >> |
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 | [Sanele Mgaga] What is marketing? Now ain't that an age old question? But truly, what is marketing? If you had to ask a scholar and/or a marketing professional, you'll probably get an answer similar to the one approved by the American Marketing Association. Read more >> |
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 | [Louise Worsley] Storytelling isn't new in business. Many companies have attempted to exploit the approach to improve the way staff communicate and report - often with mixed results. Ultimately, storytelling in business isn't just about communicating - it's an influencing approach. Read more >> |
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 | In honour of No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2013, health promoters around the world are calling for a ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship in all its forms. Read more >> |
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 | [Owen Dean] A global war has broken out against smoking and tobacco products, instigated by the World Health Organisation. The war has now entered a new phase with Australia at the forefront. The South African government has indicated that it will soon take up arms and join them. Read more >> |
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 | Following the ban of rhino activist, Steve Newman, at the next Cape Argus Cycle Tour, Rocking the Daisies has invited him to Cycle to Daisies. Newman was banned from the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour because of the outfit he wore during the 2013 race, or rather lack thereof... Read more >> |
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 | [Sindy Peters] 5 for Change recently held its second annual black tie fundraising event in Cape Town, introducing five social enterprises to many of the city's young professionals. Read more >> |
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| [NIivashni Nair] Hundreds of South African Facebook profiles have been cloned in the past five days and used to solicit money from the victims' contacts. Read more >> |
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 | [Jamaaludeen Khan] Being sensitive to people, offline and online, I know that sometimes people might need a break from me. That might sound funny, but it's true. Read more >> |
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 | [Thamsanqa Malinga] In this era of technology and information which is available at user's fingertips, is your brand taking advantage of the playing field and maximizing on available resources? Are you as a brand, brand manager/ambassador taking advantage of latest tools and resources? Read more >> |
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 | [Gerhard Jacobs] So Apple has decided to replace the faithful Orchestra with an entirely new tune altogether. As far as mobile email access goes, it's not always as smooth satiating as one would hope and the new partnership between Steve's legacy and Dropbox aims to smooth over the cracks of past operators. Read more >> |
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 | RamsayMedia has announced several key promotions within its executive that will allow for a renewed focus on the strengths of the individual brands in the stable and equip the company for greater profitability. Read more >> |
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 | [Anton Harber] If you want to get people thinking and debating, you have to surprise and discomfit them, you have to prod and provoke. Read more >> |
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 | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The release of crime scene images into the public domain has stunned the Pistorius family, reports IOL. Meanwhile, Zapiro et al can rest easy after Jacob Zuma dropped defamation cases against the cartoonist and others, reports Mail & Guardian, and Sunday Times claims to have evidence that Communications Minister Dina Pule and Phosane Mngqibisa are "an item", reports ITWeb. Read more >> |
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| [Sanele Mgaga] Everything that follows next is inspired by just one sentence in an opinion piece by Chris Moerdyk, titled "I agree. Let Pule choose the SABC board." Read more >> |
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 | MTN Group has announced the appointment of Karel Pienaar as group chief strategy officer and Zunaid Bulbulia as chief executive officer of MTN South Africa. Read more >> |
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 | [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: City Press says it stands by its decision to publish a column that some people reckon is "dripping with anti-Indian hatred", reports Mail & Guardian. Read more >> |
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 | [Lee Helme] Spelling and Grammar are best friends - they go everywhere together. Admittedly, they probably found each other on the periphery of the playground, kicked out of the "cool" and "fun" gang presided over by that kid who likes to call himself Creativity. Read more >> |
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 | Kaya FM has been fined R5,000 by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) for using a play on the word "coolie" in its morning breakfast show. Read more >> |
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Career experts recommend that young South Africans seek employment in growth sectors like technology, where the entire continent is currently experiencing a major skills shortage. Read more >> |
 | [Quinton Mtyala and TJ Strydom] Oscar Pistorius is haemorrhaging money four months after he fired the fateful shots that killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp and sent his life into a tailspin. Read more >> |
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 | SAN MATEO, US: With the latest innovation in web application development, many developers are excited to see what the future holds in web apps. Read more >> |
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YANGON, MYANMAR: Vodafone and China Mobile said on Friday they were dropping out of the race to enter Myanmar, one of the world's last unexplored mobile telephone frontiers. Read more >> |
 | CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity together with the China Advertising Association is bringing China Day to the festival, a series of insightful forums presented by some of China's industry thought leaders and experts in creativity, marketing and cultural understanding. Read more >> |
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, US: The fourth edition of The Bees Awards - 1st international social media marketing awards - has announced their 2013 winners. Read more >> |
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SAN FRANCISCO, US: Apple chief Tim Cook on Tuesday said he sees promise in computers shrunk down and worn like watches or other accessories, but drew the line at Internet-linked eyewear such as Google Glass. Read more >> |
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 | [Linda Ensor] All suppliers active within the consumer goods and services industry will have to comply with the industry code of conduct and ombudsman scheme, once it is approved by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. Read more >> |
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 | SA Airlink is now flying to Mthatha Airport's after a new runway was opened at the airport last week. Read more >> |
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The Gauteng Provincial Government has appointed audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers as the new administrator tasked with turning around the province's health department. Read more >> |
 | The Department of Transport will commission its first independent, nationwide study into the cost and feasibility of high-speed trains between major cities that will run at speeds of up to 400km/h. Read more >> |
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More Government news
 | [Brian Berkman] She may be an '80s gal, but The Peninsula All-Suite-Hotel is in the process of a R6m nip and tuck that will bring back everything we loved about Dallas and Dynasty to Sea Point's beachfront. Read more >> |
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 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The new Kia Cerato's marketing pitch is: "The power to surprise" but it does a lot more than just surprise. If I was driving the marketing campaign for this smart new Korean I would change the pitch to something like "The power to blow your socks off". Read more >> |
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 | [Brandon Williams] South African Drum 'n Bass enthusiasts, and I emphasise the words South African DnB enthusiasts, will agree - no, no - SHOULD agree that this dynamic duo definitely needs no introduction. Yes, DnB is to be written with capital letters not because it's a proper noun, but because it's larger than life. Read more >> |
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 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The latest addition to the Mini stable has Paceman blatantly tattooed on its derriere and its design is so spaced out it could easily be the love-child of the equally off-the-wall BMWX6 and Range Rover Evoque. Read more >> |
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 Whopping retail branding business for Clarion - more info Burger King chooses Carat for its SA rollout - more info City Power appoints Black Box Entertainment - more info
New elections for the World Editors Forum - more info Tholi B joins 94.7 Highveld Stereo - more info Clicks2Customers appoints Phil Mostert - more info DFA positions itself for future growth - more info Kelly Webster joins Tribeca Public Relations - more info Moving Tactics SA appoints Willem van Bosch - more info
 | Breinstorm BA in Milpark wants a talented graphic designer. Apply if you understand brand positioning and desirable visual culture. Great clients in arts, culture, technology, luxury branding and innovation. Read more >> |
 | Red Rocket solves marketing challenges through creative thought. Red Rocket is a 360° agency that generates great ideas to improve brand image, drives sales and communicate effectively in any medium. Read more >> |
 | Do you eat, breathe and sleep AdWords? We are looking to hire an experienced Google AdWords pro to head up our search advertising division. Read more >> |
| If you know exactly how to master the field of search engine and search user-friendly content, then you might be exactly who we are looking for. Read more >> |
 | Established Cape Town based PR agency has an opening for a passionate PR pro to work on business accounts and a bit of lifestyle work thrown in for good measure. Read more >> |
 | Seeking SA's most inspired and enthusiastic online media planner/buyer to join a dynamic team of digital marketing enthusiasts. Read more >> |
 | An extremely successful advertising agency is on the lookout for three account directors who are smart, strategic, confident and experienced in TTL retail communications. Read more >> |
Smart coder with an eloquent, informed opinion on programming, IT, networks, systems, data, code and coding required for a journalist contract with a high level client. Read more >>Visual Fusion is growing fast and looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven national key account management skill set and firm understanding of the South African liquor industry. Read more >>Soul Providers is looking for a middleweight digital and social media manager to work across a number of brands. Must have experience in content marketing and brand building. Read more >>We are a dynamic, growing online marketing firm specialising in lead generation. We are all about high levels of performance, constantly striving to be the leaders in our field. Read more >>A well known car magazine requires the ideal candidate to write feature articles/interviews etc. for the magazine, on a monthly basis. Read more >>We're looking for someone who is MAD (motivated ambitious and determined) to join a dynamic team in one of Africa's leading communication agencies. Read more >>Cape Town based, 360 degree PR, communications and events agency, Celebrity Services Africa is looking for a rare breed of writer/sub-editor. Read more >>Attention! CSquared Productions is looking for an experienced and dynamic creative director to bring fresh vision, focus and energy to their on-air marketing account with a major sports broadcaster. Read more >>C2 Productions is looking for a talented senior creative to create on-air promos for SuperSport. Affirmative action. Looking for a cultural 'connect' to the local and African sports scene. Read more >>This experienced, strategic individual will be responsible for the management and growth of key digital marketing accounts/clients based in Johannesburg. Read more >>A sports production company based in Roodepoort, Gauteng is looking for a video editor to start immediately on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment. Read more >>Leftfield is a full-service ad agency looking for an experienced creative director or head of studio to guide and oversee a small team of designers. Read more >>Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd has a fantastic and rare opportunity for a sponsorships and exhibitions sales executive! Good basic and commission! Rare opportunity indeed! Read more >>Leading photo library seeks a picture researcher to handle Web-based image search requests for its advertising and publishing clients. Must have a strong visual sense and be deadline driven. Read more >>Promise is seeking a mid to senior writer with through-the-line experience. The agency is a full-service medium sized agency with 41 staffers, based in the Rosebank area. Read more >>We are looking for a support technician who together with the support assistant, is responsible for ensuring internal and external ticket requests and queries etc. Read more >>
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Breinstorm BA in Milpark wants a talented graphic designer. Apply if you understand brand positioning and desirable visual culture. Great clients in arts, culture, technology, luxury branding and innovation. Read more >>Red Rocket solves marketing challenges through creative thought. Red Rocket is a 360° agency that generates great ideas to improve brand image, drives sales and communicate effectively in any medium. Read more >>Do you eat, breathe and sleep AdWords? We are looking to hire an experienced Google AdWords pro to head up our search advertising division. Read more >>If you know exactly how to master the field of search engine and search user-friendly content, then you might be exactly who we are looking for. Read more >>Established Cape Town based PR agency has an opening for a passionate PR pro to work on business accounts and a bit of lifestyle work thrown in for good measure. Read more >>Seeking SA's most inspired and enthusiastic online media planner/buyer to join a dynamic team of digital marketing enthusiasts. Read more >>An extremely successful advertising agency is on the lookout for three account directors who are smart, strategic, confident and experienced in TTL retail communications. Read more >>Smart coder with an eloquent, informed opinion on programming, IT, networks, systems, data, code and coding required for a journalist contract with a high level client. Read more >>Visual Fusion is growing fast and looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven national key account management skill set and firm understanding of the South African liquor industry. Read more >>Soul Providers is looking for a middleweight digital and social media manager to work across a number of brands. Must have experience in content marketing and brand building. Read more >>We are a dynamic, growing online marketing firm specialising in lead generation. We are all about high levels of performance, constantly striving to be the leaders in our field. Read more >>A well known car magazine requires the ideal candidate to write feature articles/interviews etc. for the magazine, on a monthly basis. Read more >>We're looking for someone who is MAD (motivated ambitious and determined) to join a dynamic team in one of Africa's leading communication agencies. Read more >>Cape Town based, 360 degree PR, communications and events agency, Celebrity Services Africa is looking for a rare breed of writer/sub-editor. Read more >>Attention! CSquared Productions is looking for an experienced and dynamic creative director to bring fresh vision, focus and energy to their on-air marketing account with a major sports broadcaster. Read more >>C2 Productions is looking for a talented senior creative to create on-air promos for SuperSport. Affirmative action. Looking for a cultural 'connect' to the local and African sports scene. Read more >>This experienced, strategic individual will be responsible for the management and growth of key digital marketing accounts/clients based in Johannesburg. Read more >>A sports production company based in Roodepoort, Gauteng is looking for a video editor to start immediately on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment. Read more >>Leftfield is a full-service ad agency looking for an experienced creative director or head of studio to guide and oversee a small team of designers. Read more >>Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd has a fantastic and rare opportunity for a sponsorships and exhibitions sales executive! Good basic and commission! Rare opportunity indeed! Read more >>Leading photo library seeks a picture researcher to handle Web-based image search requests for its advertising and publishing clients. Must have a strong visual sense and be deadline driven. Read more >>Promise is seeking a mid to senior writer with through-the-line experience. The agency is a full-service medium sized agency with 41 staffers, based in the Rosebank area. Read more >>We are looking for a support technician who together with the support assistant, is responsible for ensuring internal and external ticket requests and queries etc. Read more >>
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