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Yay, we're through the coldest part of winter, but Biz Takeouts remains hot! Last week Wednesday, 10 August 2011, we took a look at creating trends and leadership in advertising, from Apple to world-acclaimed Zimbabwean campaign. The podcast of the 
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The Loeries weekend, 16-18 September 2011, is gearing up for another top event, as the 33rd Annual Loerie Awards lists its events. Registration begins on Friday 16 September 2011 at the Grand Daddy Hotel, Long Street from 9am to 9pm. PocketMedia will provide easy-reference transport cards at registration. 
The Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition which takes place from 31 August - 2 September 2011 at the Sci-Bono Centre in Newtown precinct, Johannesburg, turns up the heat on the business of music in South Africa with a programme featuring over 30 sessions of panel discussions, information sessions and workshops. 
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is celebrating its 50 years as Africa's foremost music rights administration society with a series of celebrations beginning at the end of August and continuing until next year. 
Airtel Nigeria last week presented Toyota Hiace buses to its channel partners to improve access to telecommunications products and services to more Nigerians and help the partners in market activation. 
Standard Bank Group says it will use part of the US$750 million it expects from the sales of stakes in its Argentinean subsidiary Standard Bank Argentina and Troika Dialog in Russia to grow and consolidate its position in Africa. 
Alessandro Tucci has been promoted to GM of Fox International Channels (FIC) Africa from 1 September 2011 and will report directly to Jason Thorp, who was recently promoted to EVP of content, FIC Europe & Africa. Thandi Davids, director broadcasting and sales, will report directly to Tucci. 
NEW YORK, US: Women across the globe believe they have greater opportunities than their mothers... women in developed markets believe outlook different for their daughters... women prefer to get information about products on TV... quality most important driver of brand loyalty. 
DUBAI, UAE: Organisations and individuals in 35 nations, including first-time winners Bahrain, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, have been announced as Stevie Award winners in The Eighth Annual International Business Awards, claimed to be the world's only international, all-encompassing business awards program. SA companies featured in a number of areas... 
NEW YORK, US: Organisations offering humanitarian aid to the victims of the devastating famine in Somalia can distribute their messages through PR Newswire at no charge. PR Newswire is waiving fees on the distribution of news releases through a global crisis package for organisations wishing to communicate their efforts of assistance towards relief from the devastating famine in Somalia. | Company news |
Education & Training
SOUTH AFRICAHow do you communicate with your stakeholders? - Quo Vadis Communications
Communication Specialist Quo Vadis Communications (QVC) is offering its Stakeholder Relations workshop on an in-house basis to organisations that are serious about building relationships with their stakeholders through effective communication. Read more >>| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICAMilking the motorist
Taxis and buses will be exempt from paying tolls on the Gauteng highways according to a report published on IOL, which says that the tolls will push up food prices while ordinary vehicle users will be "cash-cows" for the operators of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAHybrid Lexus for young greenies
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Lexus has added a premium hatch hybrid, the CT 200h, to its current South African three-model range and it describes the newcomer not as just another new model, but one that signals the start of a whole new trend. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAYour best buddy for the bush
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Thinking of saddling up your 4x4 and heading for that bush trip you have been dreaming about for so long? Then do yourself a favour and get hold of a copy of a newly-published and very comprehensive guide to 20 of the toughest and most scenic 4x4 routes in southern Africa. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
COLOMBIAColombian online travel sector grows 25%
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has released the latest results from a study on the online travel market in Colombia. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICATo the Manor House born
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Diemersfontein Estate owner David Sonnenberg is showing us around the Manor House, where his parents and grandparents lived. There is a beautiful grand piano on the left of the sitting room, with sheet music piled high on the adjacent table. I see the antique armoire shudder as we walk on the herringbone parquet floors to Room 1. Read more >>More Travel news...
| BizLounge |
SOUTH AFRICAKONGOS to tour SA - not a joke
[Sindy Peters: Africa editor] Say what you want about 5FM's playlist, but every once in a while they introduce you to some inspiring fresh talent. About 2-3 months ago KONGOS' "I'm Only Joking" made the grade and it's currently seeing good rotation on the station. Last Friday, 5 August 2011, the music video for the track premiered on 5FM's (TV)5 and shortly afterwards, the band confirmed their 2011/2012 South African tour - you'll find me front and centre for the Cape Town leg. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
| Jobs offered |
- Marketing Manager - East Rand
- National Account Manager: Online - Rivonia
- Regional Sales Manager - Cape Town
- Dynamic Outbound Sales Representative - Cape Town
- Business Development Manager - Gauteng
- Advertising Sales Executive - Cape Town
- Move Senior Designer - Sandton
- Senior Broadcast Media Manager - Johannesburg
- Administrative Co-ordinator Radio - Rivonia
- Media Administrative Assistant - Rivonia
- Digital Account Manager - Dubai
- Strategy/Implementation Planner - Lyndhurst
- Radio Sales/Account Executive - Rivonia
- Senior Advertising Manager - Johannesburg
- Special Projects Manager - North
- General Manager Advertising - Johannesburg
- Direct Radio Sales - Rivonia
- Online Advertising Controller - Rivonia
- Media Strategist/Medium Weight - Johannesburg
- Web/Print Designer - Cape Town
- Mid Designer/Frontend Developer - jQuery/HTML/CSS - Cape Town CBD
- Senior Online Advertising Executive - Cape Town
- Research Manager - Johannesburg
- Production/Traffic Co-ordinator - Claremont (negotable)
- Production Manager - Claremont (Negotiable)
- .NET Web Developer - Mid to Senior - Sandton City
- Research Director - Sandton
- M/W Designer - Packaging/POS Specialist - Bryanston
- Promotions/Events Manager - Industria West
- Client Services Manager - Johannesburg
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| New events to diarise |
- Third annual BMF young professionals summit BMF Western Cape Chapter - Cape Town, 18 August
- Women on top CNBC Africa - Johannesburg, 22 August
- Social media training BizXnet - Cape Town, 23 August
- Tourismbiz conference CADEK Media - Cape Town, 24 August
- Mail & Guardian literary festival 2011 Mail & Guardian - Johannesburg, 2 September
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| Quotes |
"Media Culture is the result of the industrialization of information and culture. Images, sounds and spectacles help produce the fabric of life, dominating leisure time, shaping political views and social behavior, and providing the materials out of which people forge their identities. (via Media Literacy Definitions and Quotes)" - Doug Kellner
"The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow. ( via Woopidoo!)" - Rupert Murdoch
"Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell. ( via Famous Bloggers)" - Seth Godin
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New people on biz
 | Khotso Bright Graphic Designer at Hotspot |
 | Felix Kessel Co-founder & magic steam turbine driver at OwenKessel |
 | Premium Prepaids Masters of prepaid water & electricity meters |
 | John Bursey Creative Director and Executive Producer at BBD Productions |
 | Nicky Van Niekerk Owner/DTP/Graphic Designer etc at Nicky's Creative Touch |