On Wednesday, the 4th of July, AMASA is debating the necessity or redundancy of agency commission. Howard Fox of GIBS, Richard Proctor of Vizeum and Ross Sergeant of OMD will debate the issue. “In both our recent AMASA forums (where we debated the utility of rate cards, and the impact of procurement policies on the media buying landscape) [...]
Disney on Ice breaks sales records in Johannesburg
The world famous touring family production has taken South Africa by storm with its first visit to the country. Feld Entertainment’s Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy which brings to life four favorite Disney stories with skating, special effects and beloved characters, sold out the Coca-Cola Dome (Africa’s largest indoor arena) eight times in [...]
Shoprite shows that convenience is King
Shoprite’s dominance in the grocery market looks set to continue for the foreseeable future according to new research released today by TNS. The Commitment Economy, an independent global survey of over 39,000 people in 17 markets, reveals that competitive pricing and the convenient location of Shoprite’s 1 520 stores are giving the retailer the edge [...]
HKLM scoops seven international awards for design excellence
Strategic brand and communication design consultancy, HKLM, picked up seven Silver Graphis Awards for a selection of annual reports it designed between 2010 and 2011 in the 2012 Graphis Awards programme. Graphis is a New York-based, international journal of visual communications that celebrates outstanding examples of global design, advertising, photography and illustration through an annual [...]
“Surviving and thriving” the focus of Getaway Travel Conference
Survival strategies for tough times and cost effective marketing initiatives are two of the issues that will come under the spotlight at the third annual Getaway Travel & Tourism Conference, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, which takes place at the Coca-Cola Dome on 30 August. Themed “Show me the Money!”, the conference will focus on equipping [...]
Akacia Pharmaceuticals contracts Splash PR
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 including complementary and traditional South African medicines and leading consumer brands. Brands include Reuterina, Phyto Nova and BioPro Multi. Splash PR will focus its efforts on [...]
Funky lifestyle magazine launches in Isolezwe
Announcing another first for KwaZulu-Natal’s burgeoning isiZulu language daily, Isolezwe – a glossy lifestyle magazine titled, SiyaPhola! The first edition of the high quality mag appears this last Friday. As the English translation of its name – Chill Out, suggests, it’s all about fun, fashion and how to get a slice – at the very least – of the [...]
