Media
Funky lifestyle magazine launches in Isolezwe
Announcing another first for KwaZulu-Natal’s burgeoning isiZulu language daily, Isolezwe – a glossy lifestyle magazine titled, SiyaPhola !
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Advertising
Intern wins gold at the Loeries
Six months ago, 140 BBDO creative intern Mawande (Manez) Sobetwa didn’t really know what a copywriter was. This weekend, he won gold at the Loerie Awards along with Lubalalo Mtati and JP Le Riche on the…
News
Something different – American Anthems
Direct from its UK Tour and for the first time in South Africa, Joburg Theatre presents the exclusive visit of AMERICAN ANTHEMS on The from February 21 st to March 11 th .
News
Kagiso Media offer to purchase Juta & Company Publishers
JSE-listed media, Kagiso Media Limited (“Kagiso Media” or “the Group”) has announced that it has made a firm offer to acquire 100% of Juta & Company Limited (“Juta”) for a total consideration of R300 million…
News
SANEF meets on Loerie Award accreditation
A South African National Editors’ Forum delegation met on Monday, 3 September 2012, with the organisers of the brand communication industry’s prestigious annual Loerie Awards to discuss concerns that terms and…
Digital
SA’s top ten YouTube video ads for 2012
YouTube has released a list of South Africa’s top ten most popular YouTube video ads of the year. These are the South African ads which achieved the largest number of views from people in South Africa. Ranked…
Advertising
The Daily Sun wins ABF President’s Cup
The annual ABF Vital Support Fund President’s Cup golf day was held at Houghton Golf Club on 29 June, with the team from The Daily Sun taking top honours.
Advertising
Outdoor billboard condenses moisture to create drinking water
The University of Engineering and Technology of Peru (UTEC) required an ingenious idea to announce the opening of registration for the first semester. The creative team of advertising agency , led by Humberto…
News
Energy drinks to carry warning labels
In an effort to enhance the public’s awareness of the possible harmful effects of energy drinks, the government will be placing more stringent requirements on the manufacturers of these beverages when it comes…
News
DMMA to host ‘How to Take Home a Trophy’ workshop
With awards season upon us, the Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) is offering members and non-members the opportunity to learn how to submit an award-winning entry to any one of the many local and…
News
UK TV vet to film new series at Shamwari Game Reserve
ITV Studios Anglia Factual, which has made several acclaimed ITV1 wildlife series including Survival With Ray Mears, Wild Britain With Ray Mears, Lion Country and Cheetah Kingdom has returned to Africa to…
Media
FAIRLADY Bride 2011/12 is on the shelves
With warmer days come wedding bells, and this year’s FAIRLADY Bride is ringing in everything beautiful and bridal. The newly launched Summer 2011/12 issue boasts 162 pages of breath-taking dresses, romantic…
News
New Media to launch new lifestyle magazine
City Press newspaper has chosen New Media to launch a weekend lifestyle magazine supplement. The 32-page, large format magazine will debut 2 October in the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal markets as a regular insert…
Advertising
Help #CloseTheTap
Somewhere in Cape Town, South Africa, a tap is running – and we need you to help us close it!
News
Editor appointed for new women’s title
Associated Magazines has appointed Sally Emery as the inaugural editor of Good Housekeeping/Goeie Huishouding South Africa.
News
Acceleration Media appoints new GM
Acceleration Media has appointed experienced marketing and communications specialist Stephanie Houslay as its new general manager. She will be based in Cape Town, where she will lead Acceleration Media’s…
Marketing
New vodka ad is one-of-a-kind
SKYY® Vodka has launched its first-ever television advertising campaign in South Africa. The advert offers a taste of the glamorous lifestyle associated with the iconic spirit in the world-famous cobalt blue…
News
Tim Bishop moves on
Prezence Digital has announced that Tim Bishop, the founder and CTO of the digital agency, has decided to move on after more than ten years of service.
News
Win a tour of the King Pie factory
King Pie will be calling for entries thismonthfor 3 lucky winners to join them on a Factory Tour experience: 2nd November 2011. Entries from all over South African will be accepted, with 1 winner from the…
Marketing
Title fight event in Cape Town
pMailer, a South African bulk Email and SMS marketing platform has announced it will be the Ring sponsor of Digital Edge Live’s upcoming Title Fight event in Cape Town on 14 October, 2011, at the Dragon Power…
News
2012 Apex Awards judges announced
After much consideration the eclectic selection of communication specialists is finalised to form the technically strong 2012 APEX awards adjudication panel that includes captains of industry, strategists,…