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Tourism Month: SA markets domestic destinations
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Fresh from scoring a sudden death goal at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which saw the number of tourists skyrocketing for the first time in 15 years, South Africa is looking to build upon that success - this time however, focusing all its marketing efforts to promote domestic destinations, many of which are a paradise of biodiversity and fun.
More acquisitions in SA digital industry
Neo South Africa, part of Ogilvy South Africa, announced yesterday, Wednesday, 1 September 2010 the acquisition of Christine Da Silva and her team, all previously at local online marketing company, Altersage, to bring SEO and paid search expertise in-house. At the same time, Digitalmark has announced its acquisition of Internet AdSales (IAS), giving online advertisers access to over 200 niche sites.
PRISA opposes media tribunal
[Samantha Louis] While there is always a need for the Fourth Estate to maintain accountability and to practise their craft responsibly, I do not believe that a media appeals tribunal, as proposed by the ANC, is the answer.
MA(SA) puts critical issues to industry debate
Critical issues facing the marketing industry will be tabled at the Marketing Association of South Africa's meeting on 29 September 2010 for discussion by business leaders and senior marketers. The chair, Brenda Koornneef invites both members and non-members to join in with the aim of arriving at action resolutions.
SABC vs DA: a luta continua
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The SABC and the DA are again at each other's throats, and looking by the intensity in which the two belligerents continue to exchange blows over the alleged 'news-for-sale-at R217 756.85' scandal, it looks like there is no end in sight for the fight.
Printing merger creates jobs, better technology
Paarl Gravure and Paarl Web have amalgamated into Paarl Media Cape, following a R700 million investment. Through the combination of web offset and publication gravure technology, a unique platform is created to satisfy diverse requirements.
13th annual BASA Awards winners

Thirteen innovative business and arts partnerships were acclaimed at the 13th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American, earlier this week, while successful businessman Dick Enthoven was named the recipient of the first Art Champion Award, for his philanthropic contribution to the arts. 2 Sep 2010 12:00


Still time to enter international direct marketing award

The Caples Awards, honouring the best in direct and interactive marketing around the world, is open for entries until 27 September 2010. 2 Sep 2010 11:14




Young and old, print survives

This spring month sees the Jet Club magazine reinvent itself with a fresh look, while the Hotel & Restaurant magazine, celebrating its diamond jubilee at 75 years, still competes in a modern world. 2 Sep 2010 10:52


More acquisitions in SA digital industry

Neo South Africa, part of Ogilvy South Africa, announced yesterday, Wednesday, 1 September 2010 the acquisition of Christine Da Silva and her team, all previously at local online marketing company, Altersage, to bring SEO and paid search expertise in-house. At the same time, Digitalmark has announced its acquisition of Internet AdSales (IAS), giving online advertisers access to over 200 niche sites. 2 Sep 2010 10:36


PRISA opposes media tribunal

[Samantha Louis] While there is always a need for the Fourth Estate to maintain accountability and to practise their craft responsibly, I do not believe that a media appeals tribunal, as proposed by the ANC, is the answer. 2 Sep 2010 10:21


New 2010/11 SAMRA Council

The new Southern African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA) Council, were duly elected at its recent AGM. 2 Sep 2010 10:15


News | from Biz Company Press Offices
Jet Club mag gets a new look for spring - The Publishing Partnership

In celebration of spring, Jet Club mag has launched a new design this month, featuring a fresher look and more in-depth fashion advice while staying with the same, great editorial content. 2 Sep 2010 12:42


Synovate launches True Customer View - Synovate

On Wednesday 25th August, Synovate successfully launched its new customer relationship insights and performance management system. 2 Sep 2010 12:29


New Editor at Wedding Inspirations - The Wedding Expo

Wedding Inspirations magazine, the magazine of The Wedding Expo®, announces the appointment of a new editor, Leigh Herringer - formerly editor of Food and Home Entertaining magazine. 2 Sep 2010 12:22


New SAMRA council for 2010/2011 elected - SAMRA

SAMRA recently held its AGM where activities and events of the past year were reviewed and the new SAMRA Council members were appointed to their portfolios. 2 Sep 2010 12:04


Draftfcb SA linked to top brand performance - Draftfcb (South Africa)

Savanna, Vodacom, Old Mutual, Koo, Toyota, Energade and Santam - what do these brands have in common? A Sunday Times Top Brand Awards award and a Draftfcb South Africa agency assiting with their marketing and advertising initiatives. 2 Sep 2010 11:33


SANSUI bets on the Summer Cup - MEGAPRO renews headline sponsorship for this hot horseracing event - MEGAPRO Marketing

MEGAPRO has renewed the sponsorship deal with the JD Group for the SANSUI Summer Cup. This deal secures headline sponsorship of the Summer Cup horserace event held annually at Turffontein racecourse on the last Saturday of November. 2 Sep 2010 11:16


kykNET once again Pendoring standard bearer - Pendoring

kykNET, the only fully-fledged Afrikaans TV channel in the world, continues its loyal support of Pendoring's sustained initiative to promote and award Afrikaans advertising. 2 Sep 2010 10:49


International news
UNITED KINGDOM
Greenlight comments on ASA powers issue

LONDON, UK: The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its powers to cover all online marketing and advertising from 1 March 2011. Under the new regulations, the UK's independent watchdog will have the power to remove advertisements and statements from Facebook, Twitter and pay per click (PPC) ads on all search engines. 2 Sep 2010 12:10




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Africa news
'Welcome to my taxi - let's do business with my cell phone'

JOHANNESBURG: In cities across Africa, being an entrepreneur requires no office, business card or investors. All it takes is a cell phone, according to Adele Botha, a researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa. 2 Sep 2010 08:48




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