Just how damaging are service delivery protests for 2010?

[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] When Jeremy Maggs interviewed International Marketing Council (IMC) chair Anitha Soni earlier this week as to just how much damage the recent service delivery protests have caused to South Africa's brand image, in view of the impending 2010 FIFA World Cup, deja vu of previous world cup hosts kept flashing before my eyes - it appears that the months running up to the big event tend to be beset by problems and challenges alike, ever since the 1990 World Cup held in Italy. 18 Mar 2010 12:00

Reiner Mittelbach leaves WAN-IFRA in May

Reiner Mittelbach, former CEO of IFRA prior to the July 2009 merger with the World Association of Newspapers, has decided to leave the merged organisation, WAN-IFRA, at the end of May 2010. 18 Mar 2010 09:46

AdVantage launches monthly legal column AdJudicate

Presidency responds on 702 journo incident

The Presidency issued a statement yesterday, Wednesday, 17 March 2010, in which it has “noted with concern” reports of an incident between members of the SAPS Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) and an Eyewitness News reporter at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on Tuesday 16 March. 18 Mar 2010 12:06

Brand identity for ICC comes from SA teams

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently contracted South African branding specialists HKLM Middle East and SA sponsorship marketing specialists Playmakers to create a brand identity for the 2010 event which reflects both the youthful energy and charisma of the host country and the ICC's brand objectives for the biennial event. The brief required brand strategy, logo and visual style for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 Championships in the West Indies. 18 Mar 2010 09:19

Strategic appointments at Bizcommunity.com - Bizcommunity.com

In order to maximise skills and talent in preparation for new developments at Bizcommunity.com, the management and staff complement in editorial, support and sales has been restructured. 18 Mar 2010 13:10

AdExpo experiences high interest from industry - CADEK Media

The Mega Media AdExpo will be staged from 23-25 March 2010 at Sandton Convention Centre and is generating a lot of excitement and interest from the advertising and marketing industry. The organisers, CADEK Media, report that they experience an influx of pre-registrations from the industry. 18 Mar 2010 16:33

Can't measure PR and advertising? Yes, you can... - Chris Moerdyk

Advertising, PR and any other parts of marketing can be measured. Sometimes its not easy, sometimes it can be expensive but at all times it's entirely possible. 18 Mar 2010 13:53

Continental gives a continental - Continental Outdoor

Continental Outdoor's strategic approach over the past few years has resulted in CSI initiatives being moved largely out of the charitable sphere into one in which true partnerships have been forged with key beneficiaries. The two main entities that benefit from this are Food & Trees for Africa and The Dewildt Cheetah Centre. 18 Mar 2010 13:44

New book to include history of intellectual property protection in SA - Brands & Branding

Intellectual property law the hero? South Africa's brands the damsel in distress? From Nederburg to Google: 1810 to 2010 is a new title from Affinity Publishing that will include the history of intellectual property protection in South Africa, and explore its role in the creation of strong brands. 18 Mar 2010 12:55

Simplifying meetings for everyone - Oasys Innovations

South African Tourism, in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority, the Johannesburg Tourism Company and the Sandton Convention Centre, decided to host an event that would encompass all the elements that make for a constructive meeting environment. 18 Mar 2010 12:33

Leigh Ogilvie directs a new spot for Inecto and Black River FC - Terraplane

Leigh Ogilvie's new spot for Inecto and Black River FC entitled “Mama” is a truly South African story told through an uplifting song sung by an unpretentious, real South African woman. The story tracks four decades and with a celebratory tone speaks about the beauty in “letting your true colours show”. 18 Mar 2010 11:52

Reiner Mittelbach leaves WAN-IFRA in May

Reiner Mittelbach, former CEO of IFRA prior to the July 2009 merger with the World Association of Newspapers, has decided to leave the merged organisation, WAN-IFRA, at the end of May 2010. 18 Mar 2010 09:46