[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] When the International Travel Bourse (ITB) held in Berlin declared the 2010 edition closed on Sunday, 14 March 2010, the unanimous conclusion was that last year's downcast industry mood of recession has been replaced with buoyant hopes of a sooner-than-expected recovery, as 187 countries, including South Africa, vie with one another to lure European visitors to their parts of the world. 15 Mar 2010 13:20
Global Icons is gearing itself to host a unique Expo-Tainment Experience at the Cape Town International Convention Centre(CTICC). Billed as a once-in-a-lifetime soccer and cultural extravaganza, the event takes place for the duration of the World Cup, with activities suited for the discerning international visitor to the local family. 12 Mar 2010 10:44
PR, advertising and media practitioners are reminded to buy tickets for the annual PRISA PRISM Awards that take place on 31 March 2010 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. 12 Mar 2010 07:33
Saturday's SuperSport Super 14 fixture between the Bulls and the Highlanders will see Vodacom's on-field advertising being used in ‘virtual' format. The move is primarily to appease FIFA, the governing body of world football, which is concerned about the damaging effect of painted signage on World Cup pitches. 12 Mar 2010 06:15
The Festival of Media and MIPTV have partnered to offer a special package for delegates wishing to attend both events. 11 Mar 2010 15:01
[Chris Moerdyk] A growing number of media owners in South Africa are finding that their regular advertisers are holding back on placing ads during June and July 2010 when the FIFA World Cup is on, and they're at a loss to understand why. I must admit it is mystifying. 11 Mar 2010 12:09
2010 fever is spreading across all areas of life: Mini is offering everyone the chance to brand their cars with free flag covers for car mirror caps, people can go online and create a virtual makaraba over their photos, and Port Elizabeth's Oceanarium has a huge Coca-Cola mural on its entrance to welcome visitors to football and fish. 11 Mar 2010 08:07
According to meteorologist Derek van Dam and his learned friends in the world of science, the 8.8 Chilean earthquake has been deemed responsible for shortening the length of an Earth day by 1.26 microseconds (a microsecond is one millionth of a second). 10 Mar 2010 12:29
Being at the forefront of infrastructure supplies and installations for events that include the Mining Indaba, the Women's Show and the Stormers' Super 14 rugby kick-off party, Oasys is digging in its heels to deliver as a Cape regional company. 10 Mar 2010 11:28
Following its launch of the second collection of products in late February, Studio 4332's products will remain on show at University of Johannesburg (UJ) art gallery before returning to the studio in Braamfontein Werf. 10 Mar 2010 09:28
The fourth annual Festival of Media, to be hosted 18 - 20 April 2010 in Valencia, Spain will feature a lineup of business leaders from the global communications and advertising industry. Speakers will address the issues affecting the industry and provide insight into how the marketing industry is evolving. 10 Mar 2010 08:57
JOHANNESBURG: MTN, 2010 FIFA World Cup sponsor, has unveiled a campaign that aims to support an African winner in the upcoming event. MTN plans to roll out its Africa United campaign across the continent, comprising communication across print, broadcast and online channels. 9 Mar 2010 13:19