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New focus for Digital Edge
What were the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress doing online just before the national election in 2014? Why do we get so much unwanted email from insurance companies? Why is online creative…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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TopTV to broadcast two new channels
TopTV has signed up two new third-party channels that will both start broadcasting on its pay-TV platform before the end of this month.
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Melanie Minnaar joins Halo as MD
Brand-led communications agency, Halo, has appointed seasoned integrated marketing communication (IMC) specialist Melanie Minnaar as Managing Director.
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Danielle Weakley appointed launch editor of Grazia South Africa
The buzz surrounding the launch of international news and fashion weekly, Grazia in South Africa is escalating, and never more so than today, Thursday, February 16, when Media24 Magazines confirmed that…
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New Media wins gold in New York
DStv’s Dish Premium Digital Magazine has garnered a GOLD Award for Best Web Publication, Digital, at the prestigious Custom Content Council Pearl Awards, held in New York City this month. The Council is the…
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Anthony Dart new creative director at Spaghetti Media
Anthony Dart has been appointed as the new Creative Director at Spaghetti Media. Dart, who is highly regarded in the design industry for his creative work, joins Spaghetti Media at a time of rapid growth for…
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Tixsa Introduces Facebook Fan Page ticketing
Tixsa, in partnership with market-leading US based company TicketBiscuit, unveiled a Facebook App that enables its clients to sell tickets directly from their Facebook Fan Page, without the buyer ever having…
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Deadline for the Protection of Information Bill extended
The Johannesburg Press Club welcomed the ANC’s decision to extend the deadline for the Protection of Information Bill until 23 September 2011 as well as the proposed amendments to the bill announced by ANC MP,…
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Toyota Jacaranda Pops
On 22 October 2011, families will have the opportunity to attend the Toyota Jacaranda Pops – a live performance by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, exquisitely paired with top South African talent –…
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Al Gore to speak at Discovery Invest leadership summit
Al Gore, former Vice President of the US and global opinion leader on climate change has been announced as the headline speaker at 2011 Discovery Invest Leadership Summit to be held in Sandton on 21 September.
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Rolling Stone South Africa launches 23 November
Legendary music, culture and current affairs magazine Rolling Stone launches in South Africa on Wednesday 23 November 2011. Covering everything from young visionaries and icons to politics, movies and more,…
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News from Afrikaans newspapers on KykNet
Television viewers who are early risers can tune in to a discussion of the latest news in the Afrikaans dailies, as presented by editors from the Media24 newspaper stable: Tim du Plessis, Waldimar Pelser and…
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Distell buys stake in UK company
To strengthen the growing presence of its wine brands in the UK, Distell has acquired a significant stake in BrandPhoenix Ltd, the UK-based wine distributor. BrandPhoenix is the owner of FirstCape, the…
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AdVantage partners with CEM Africa summit
Knowing your customer in an ever-evolving world of multi-channel communication has never been more important and the prediction of purchasing trends and behaviour is what is going to ultimately affect your…
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Posterscope SA to launch Out of Home Consumer survey
Posterscope, South Africa’s leading Out of Home advertising agency, will be launching OCS 2, their second Out of Home Consumer survey later this month. OCS is the world’s most in depth study of consumer…
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Record entries for Cannes Lions 58th International Festival of Creativity
Cinemark are the local representatives of Cannes Lions and its affiliates; and are passionate about great film and advertising making this partnership the perfect platform to bring you the latest news from the…