Being one of the finest players of the century and a champion of the people, it was with a standing ovation that the crowd at Newlands acknowledged Makhaya Ntini's 100th Test Match. With countless bowling records has come joy, pain, sweat and smiles - for both fan and players alike. 9 Feb 2010 09:56
The Toyota team of committed cyclists and determined celebrities are ready for the most gruelling stage race the southern hemisphere has to offer - the ABSA Cape Epic. 8 Feb 2010 12:16
In a statement released jointly with world football's governing body FIFA, Yingli Green Energy announced this week that it has become the first renewable energy company to sponsor the FIFA World Cup and the first Chinese company to seal a global sponsorship deal with FIFA. 5 Feb 2010 11:54
Arts sponsorship has more than doubled since 2001 when the arts market was estimated at around R136 million, growing to nearly R360 million in 2009. Of this, music sponsorship attracts nearly 50% of all the sponsorship spend (R173 million in 2009) with the balance going to all other arts and culture initiatives. 5 Feb 2010 11:25
The bi-annual Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Artstrack research study is out now, outlining the trends for 2009 in the arts and culture market in South Africa. Conducted nationally over a period of two and a half months, the key finding is that arts sponsorship has grown to nearly R360 million in 2009, more than double the 2001 figure, when the arts market was estimated at around R136 million. 4 Feb 2010 12:49
The Kusile Management Development Programme welcomed its new intake of 18 management development trainees on Monday 1 February 2010 at the start of their 18-month programme. 3 Feb 2010 11:19
[Chris Moerdyk] Is it the recession that has prompted the organisers of the Cannes Awards to incentivise attendance this year with more award categories or is there a feeling that the ad industry is slowly moving away from these massive self-indulgent back-slapping affairs? 2 Feb 2010 12:24
[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] With just over 100 days to go to the kickoff of the world's biggest media event, global eyeballs are likely to be trained onto the battlefield of brands before they switch to the football pitch. Having invested up to US$100m for the privilege of associating their brand with the FIFA World Cup, what returns can sponsors expect and what are the benchmarks for winning the world cup of branding in 2010? 1 Feb 2010 10:46
[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] With just over 100 days to go to the kickoff of the world's biggest media event, global eyeballs are likely to be trained onto the battlefield of brands before they switch to the football pitch. Having invested up to US$100m for the privilege of associating their brand with the FIFA World Cup, what returns can sponsors expect and what are the benchmarks for winning the world cup of branding in 2010? 1 Feb 2010 10:46
LONDON: The 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is now open for entries in all categories - Film, Press, Outdoor, Direct, Media, Cyber, Radio, PR, Promo & Activation (previously Promo), Design, Titanium, Integrated and the new Film Craft Lions category. Also new are Independent Agency of the Year; Grand Prix for Good; Craft in Cyber, Press and Radio; and 3D Structural Design in Design. 29 Jan 2010 10:48
This week on Kaelo - Stories of Hope we focus on development initiatives in education, sport and entrepreneurship, learning about inspiring projects that are changing the face of South African communities. 22 Jan 2010 16:20
In 2011, the Sport Industry Group will issue its inaugural Sport Industry Awards to recognise and reward the best that South African sport business has to offer in categories covering marketing, PR, sponsorship, media, advertising and design. To launch the awards, which are sponsored by Virgin Active, the Sport Industry Group is hosting a drinks reception at Emperors Palace on 3 February 2010 at 6.30pm. 19 Jan 2010 08:14
Rescue South Africa (RSA), the official South African disaster response team, has received R1.5 million from Vodacom, through its Foundation, to be used towards the cost of the flight for its 40-man team and 9 tons of rescue equipment leaving for Haiti, following the earthquake that has devastated that country. 18 Jan 2010 06:57