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Nando’s no longer flighting ‘The last Dictator’
Nando’s South Africa has been closely monitoring the reaction to our “Last Dictator Standing” television commercial, currently running in South Africa.
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Top 5 Facebook brands in South Africa
Currently, there are 4822960 Facebook users in the South Africa, which makes it #30 in the ranking of all Facebook statistics by country .
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SABC censors Nando’s TV ad
The SABC has refused to screen Nando’s anti-xenophobia ad. The ad, which has already gone viral on social networks, was due to be screened for the first time last Friday (June 01). The ad promotes two new…
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Checking the pulse of the global economy
Countries across the world have undergone a rollercoaster ride due to the global financial crisis, but there are signs that a slow but sure recovery of global economies took place during 2010. According to a…
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New head of affiliates at AdMarula
AdMarula has appointed Bernadette Homor from Media Digital Agency, as its new Head of Affiliates. Homor has spent several years abroad where she held Affiliate Manager positions at Betfair, Expekt.com and…
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Sad farewell to Robin Alexander
Radio presenter, Robin Alexander known by his listeners for signing on as “the minister of midnight affairs”, suffered a heart attack and died at his home in Parktown North, Johannesburg last week.
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Design Indaba partners with Grolsch
Grolsch Premium Dutch Beer has partnered with Design Indaba to design, build and create a pop-up bar called Grolsch Design Indabar. Design Indabar was built to celebrate the creative spirit of South Africa by…
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Rolling Stone magazine to launch in SA
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…
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New editor for SA Jagter/SA Hunter
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.…
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Mobile survey shows SA ready for mobile shopping
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…
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2012 Flux Trend Review video a must see
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…
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Provantage opens Namibia office
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…
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Joburg Theatre & BankservAfrica sign sponsorship deal
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…
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Joburg Theatre signs sponsorship deal
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…
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New MD for Continental Outdoor Africa division
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…
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Ransom demand received for Sharkie
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…
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Financial Mail editor resigns
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…
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Brand Council elects board
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…
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Old Spice campaign big winner D&AD Awards
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…
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Posterscope SA appoints new MD
Craig Page-Lee former Draftfcb senior executive has been appointed the new MD of Posterscope SA. He is experienced in branding, marketing and advertising, and has been involved in campaigns such as the recent…
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Creative Circle Ad of the Year winners
BBDO South Africa dominated the 2011 Creative Circle Ad of the Year Awards which were held at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on March 22. Cape Town-based agency 140 BBDO took first place in Print for Mercedes-Benz…
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Ogilvy Jnb and Greenpeace build giant wind chime
Ogilvy Johannesburg and Greenpeace are building a giant wind chime to lobby the government to consider wind energy as a source of renewable energy. Instead of asking people to sign a petition, Greenpeace and…