Industry reporting published on this domain when AdVantage ran as a monthly trade title: appointments, campaigns, awards, research and agency news. Nothing here has been updated - it is kept online because the record is worth keeping.
Fino, manufacturers and suppliers of fashion accessories, have celebrated their five year partnership anniversary with ComutaNet by embarking on a 24-month renewal bus contract from 2011 to 2025. The…
Coca-Cola SA has renewed its contract with Graffiti Impact Media to maintain its prime outdoor advertising location on the Life Centre Building in Johannesburg’s City Centre.
The South African version of the most influential magazine in pop culture, Rolling Stone, will be launched in South Africa in November. The magazine made its presence known at the recent Rocking the Daisies…
THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON Guest Speaker, Jason Xenopoulos, is a creative director, filmmaker and media entrepreneur whose creative ventures have spanned all areas of the media industry, from film and television…
For the first time, motorists travelling along William Nicol Drive in Sandton, on their way towards the cinemas in Hyde Park and Rosebank, both see in 3D and are being seen in 3D, by Bruce, the Great White…
Media24 Weeklies has announced the appointment of Koos Barnard as the new editor of the award-winning title SA Jagter/Hunter , following the retirement of founding editor André van Dyk at the end of February.…
The recent kalahari.net Mobile Shopping Survey shows that 51% of connected South Africans access the mobile Internet every day, 26% have already made a purchase and a further 53% are considering it. The survey…
Leading trend analysts will gather to discuss the South African social, political, business and tech landscape. The Flux Trend Review cherry-picks the best thought leaders to provide a 360-degree look at the…
Provantage has recently opened an office in Windhoek, Namibia. Under the General Management of Linda Buckingham, activations have been implemented for a number of brands and clients including Samsung and…
As part of a national outdoor blitz in the commuter space, DStv Compact has recently appointed ComutaNet to brand a sizeable fleet of busses and Quantums with mega wraps. DStv Compact will enjoy coverage…
BankservAfrica have announced they are the official new sponsor of the 2011 and 2012 pantomimes, a staple of the Johannesburg Christmas theatre season. Group marketing head Michael Rubenstein said, “South…
BankservAfrica have announced they are the official new sponsor of the 2011 and 2012 pantomimes, a staple of the Johannesburg Christmas theatre season. Group marketing head Michael Rubenstein said, “South…
NATIVE has released it August Mobile Report. In this report NATIVE has focussed on the impact of Cell C on the market, the Apple vs. Samsung battle as well as loads more mobile industry news divided up in the…
Julieah Muthama has been appointed as Managing Director of Continental Outdoor Media’s Rest of Africa operation, reporting to Barry Sayer, CEO of Continental Outdoor Media. The division is made up of 13…
Vizeum South Africa recently walked away with Small Media Agency of the year 2011 and the overall Roger Garlick Grand Prix award at the annual Finweek AdReview awards.Vizeum was awarded the Media Agency of the…
Steers would like to say to all South African burger lovers, that we’re sorry. On Wednesday 13 June we got whacked real good. We got whacked in our stores. We got whacked on Facebook. We even got…
AdVantage Magazine has received a copy of the ransom note for the Sharks Rugby Team mascot, Sharkie. It reads: “We’ve taken Sharkie prisoner. If you ever want to see your mascot again, pay the ransom at…
Subscribers of Media24′s weekly news magazine, NewsNow are able to get the digital edition of NewsNow delivered to them free every week, no matter where in the world they are. This means all new and existing…
According to a report on Business Day BDLive, the editor of the Financial Mail, Barney Mthombothi has resigned after an eight year reign at the publication. Before joining the Financial Mail he was editor of…
In an exclusive story published on Bizcommunity, the board of the new Brand Council of South Africa (BCSA) has elected HKLM’s Sean McCoy as chairman, and Interbrand Sampson’s Jeremy Sampson and Brand…
New York Festivals International Advertising Awards just announced six additional appointments to the 2025 Executive Jury. Recently appointed Executive Jury members are:
Nandos is a brand that always dares to be different. The chicken fast food chain has managed once again to rock the boat with their new campaign, staring CEO Kagiso, which mocks Cell C’s marketing campaign…
Director Sean Metelerkamp, won a D&AD award for his Die Antwoord Zef Side video at this years event. Wieden + Kennedy’s Old Spice campaign was the big winner at this year’s D&AD Awards, picking up two Black…
In another move toward further growth, Splash PR & Media Consultants has signed with Akacia Pharmaceuticals - a manufacturer and distributor of a large range of branded and generic cost-effective products…