Future SABC boards - puppets, politicians or plonkers? [Chris Moerdyk] Now that the ANC has bulldozed through its quite incredibly dim-witted Broadcasting Amendment Act, all that remains to be seen is how quickly it gets rid of the incumbent board and just who will be selected to take our national broadcaster on the next leg of its voyage of the damned. 20 Nov 2008 11:53
Responsible business in a new age [James Sey] There have been several major socio-economic upheavals in relatively recent history, each bringing in unprecedented economic change and a new way of doing business. The Industrial Revolution brought mass production and mass consumption. The Internet Revolution brought the rise of the information economy, ushering in the current era, that of multinational capitalist globalisation. 20 Nov 2008 11:19
Five failsafe commandments for social media apps [Allan Kent] Social media applications allow companies and brands an opportunity to create, to establish and to maintain long-term relationships with their target audiences that extend beyond the point of purchase. These social media applications result in brand loyalty and top of mind brand awareness - just imagine interaction on your application on a daily basis. 20 Nov 2008 11:04
Do spin doctors have a role in democratic society? [Thabani Khumalo] The profession of spin doctors is as old as the practice of the cult of the personality by dictators and powerful characters. Throughout history, there had always been leaders who had fostered adulation through trusted lieutenants and assistants. Spin doctors are more than just propagandists or publicists, acting as advisers, counselors and trusted employees to their masters. 20 Nov 2008 10:50
SA cities rank high in global emerging markets index South Africa's status as an emerging regional economic powerhouse was confirmed recently by the findings of the first MasterCard Worldwide Centres of Commerce: Emerging Markets Index. Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban provide solid business environments for companies seeking global growth. 20 Nov 2008 10:22
Arrival of the virtual car showroom Platypus Productions recently completed a six-month project for Car magazine, creating a virtual showroom for potential car buyers. 20 Nov 2008 09:30
ASA upholds Aunt Caroline's image after Tiger Brands' complaint The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of South Africa has ruled that the image of “Aunt Caroline” on Tiger Brands' Aunt Caroline rice product is worthy of protection. Tiger Brands filed a complaint before the ASA against a competitor product, Golden Magic. 20 Nov 2008 09:22
Lights, Camera, Action! The theme is set for MCQP The date is set, the limo booked and the red carpet is laid out for this year's Mother City Queer Project. Taking place on 20 December 2008 in Harrington Street, MCQP 2008, in proud association with Good Hope FM, will be all about the Hollywood golden years. 20 Nov 2008 09:13
Splashing out with dirty sexy money M-Net and Mindshare recently chose The Letter Corporation (TLC) to assist in boosting support of its popular Thursday evening blockbuster series ‘Dirty Sexy Money'. To grab the attention of entertainment-seeking weeknight TV viewers, cheeky creative has been applied to supersized decals in the washrooms of Ster-Kinekor and Nu-Metro cinemas in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban for a one-month period. 20 Nov 2008 08:28
[BizPod 002] OPA chair Adrian Hewlett on the inaugural Bookmarks [BizPod/Interactive] Last week saw the inaugural Bookmarks awards ceremony being held in Johannesburg. A lot has been said since, both offline and online (including Twitter). In episode two of BizPod/Interactive, Bizcommunity.com's new podcast which aims to unpack all the latest trends in digital marketing and social media, host Japie Swanepoel chats to Adrian Hewlett, chairman of the Online Publishers Association (OPA), about the good, the bad and the ugly of the event. 19 Nov 2008 17:24
Oasys congratulates this year's EXSA Award winners - Oasys Innovations Oasys Innovations would like to extend its congratulations to all the winners of the EXSA Annual Awards, handed out at a gala event held at the Expo Centre on 13 November. The evening's theme was “Pride, Passion and Pearls” and the passion on display cemented the industry's importance in the current global economic climate. 20 Nov 2008 20:01
Creating positive brand-building experiences - Habari Media Promotion and tactical direct marketing specialist Habari Direct has sourced two new partners to add to the variety of rewards available to clients aiming to generate effective, brand-building lifestyle promotions. 20 Nov 2008 19:27
Set Squared wins more awards - Set Squared Johannesburg-based set design and construction company Set Squared rounded off 2008 by adding a further three awards to its impressive trophy cabinet, taking home first prize in three categories at the Exhibitions and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) annual awards on 13 November 2008. 20 Nov 2008 19:07
South Africa Ad Network is launched - sabiOne.com sabiOne.com, the leading African online display ad network has launched a South African channel named the 'South Africa Ad Network' within the platform. This has been necessitated by the high number of publishers covering the South African market and the need for better local targeting and ad customisation by local advertisers. 20 Nov 2008 17:11
Strictly Come Dancing postcard and promotion campaign - Grapevine Media This year the Strictly Come Dancing postcard campaign run by Grapevine Postcards surpassed all expectations. The campaign was split up into a club promotion campaign coupled with the postcard campaign that featured all ten celebrity contestants. 20 Nov 2008 15:36
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Platypus Productions recently completed a six-month project for Car magazine, creating a virtual showroom for potential car buyers. 20 Nov 2008 09:30
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of South Africa has ruled that the image of “Aunt Caroline” on Tiger Brands' Aunt Caroline rice product is worthy of protection. Tiger Brands filed a complaint before the ASA against a competitor product, Golden Magic. 20 Nov 2008 09:22
The date is set, the limo booked and the red carpet is laid out for this year's Mother City Queer Project. Taking place on 20 December 2008 in Harrington Street, MCQP 2008, in proud association with Good Hope FM, will be all about the Hollywood golden years. 20 Nov 2008 09:13
M-Net and Mindshare recently chose The Letter Corporation (TLC) to assist in boosting support of its popular Thursday evening blockbuster series ‘Dirty Sexy Money'. To grab the attention of entertainment-seeking weeknight TV viewers, cheeky creative has been applied to supersized decals in the washrooms of Ster-Kinekor and Nu-Metro cinemas in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban for a one-month period. 20 Nov 2008 08:28
This year the Strictly Come Dancing postcard campaign run by Grapevine Postcards surpassed all expectations. The campaign was split up into a club promotion campaign coupled with the postcard campaign that featured all ten celebrity contestants. 20 Nov 2008 15:36
