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SAN FRANCISCO: Apple said Wednesday (14 September 2011) that an iPhone application called "Jew or Not Jew" which drew criticism from anti-racism and Jewish groups has been removed from the App Store in France. Read more >> |
Did you know the oldest brand in South Africa is Groot Constantia? Find out about SA's history of brands and branding and the challenges of sports branding, plus tributes to Deon du Plessis, by listening to the podcast of last week's 
Pan-African consumers can now vote for their most admired and valued brands in the inaugural Brand Africa 100 Awards, which coincides with the second annual 
The award-winning gangster thriller feature film "Viva Riva!", directed by Congolese Djo Tunda wa Munga, is set to open in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland on 7 October 2011. 
MultiChoice Africa and Eutelsat in collaboration with Mindset Learn saw the first edition of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards draw to an end last week with Ugandan student, Mary Musimire coming out top in the Best Entry Award category. 
The 13th annual media conference organised by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) will take place on Friday, 23 September 2011. Entitled WTF Media Conference, its theme is 'It's a smarter world' and should provide great understanding of the new technological wave of applications. 
While maintaining its decade-long relationship with the 
The International Newspaper Colour Quality Club, the group of newspapers that fully exploit the enormous impact of good colour printing on readers and advertisers, is inviting newspapers worldwide to apply for membership in the club's 2012-2014 edition. 
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) will announce the winner of the South African 2011 Excellence in Communication Leadership (EXCEL) Award at its 
This years annual 
Entries for this years international one-minute film festival, 
At the World Travel Awards 2011 held at the Great Hall of Egypt at Soho Square, Sharm El Sheikh on Friday 16th September 2011, Avis was awarded as "Africa's Leading Business Car Rental Company", proving that the company continues to deliver on its brand promise, "We try harder". 
NEW DELHI: Google expects India's Internet users to triple by 2014 as telecom carriers invest in high-speed wireless infrastructure and smartphones become cheaper, a report said on Friday (16 September 2011). 
NEW YORK: Shares of Research in Motion (RIM) plunged 19 percent in early trading on Friday (16 September 2011) after the BlackBerry maker reported sales and profits that fell short of expectations. 
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Several brands have turned to art as a platform through which to engage fans and consumers. One campaign that aimed to open up the world of art and turn it on its head was staged in Australia. 
SINGAPORE: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has announced the availability of 
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: The role of South America in the worldwide consumer durables market is growing. In 2009, the continent was responsible for 9% of all expenditures for Consumer Electronics, ranging from traditional Consumer Electronics, to Telecommunication and IT products. In 2010, this share grew to 10% and the expectation is that by the end of 2011, it will be 12%. 
NAIROBI, KENYA: Airtel Africa, Standard Chartered Bank and MasterCard have rolled out what is claimed to be the world's first virtual payment card on a mobile phone. 
VIENNA, AUSTRIA: William Lewis, a leader of News Corporation's efforts to deal with the News of the World phone hacking scandal, has joined the programme of the upcoming World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum, to be held in Vienna, Austria, 12-15 October 2011. The speakers' lineup will include South African Chris Roper, Mail & Guardian Online editor. 
LIMA, PERU: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has announced its inaugural State of the Internet presentation for Peru. The presentation will provide insights into the latest trends in the market including analysis of the top online activities and brands that are shaping Peru's digital landscape. 
LONDON, UK: Like many brands in the luxury space, watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre was traditionally a print advertiser, but decided to partner with CNN for an online international marketing campaign. | Company news |
Exhibitions
SOUTH AFRICAConference programme finalised for Marketing Indaba - CADEK Media
Bookings are now open and the programme finalised for the Marketing Indaba Conference which will be held at the Southern Sun Grayston, Sandton on 28 and 29 September Read more >>| Galleries |
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Harley-Davidson launches its new 2012 model range
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| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICAA7 - the beautiful blue-blooded beast
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The three Teutonic Tarzans of the luxury sedan world are slugging it out again, this time in the new sloping back category where BMW's candidate is its 5 Series GT, the Mercedes-Benz hopes are pinned on its three CL models and Audi steps into the ring with its A7 Sportback. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICALuxury boutique hotels stage mini Indaba
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] With top-end hotels haemorrhaging bookings as the global financial crisis takes ever stronger hold, Inspirational Places - a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels and guest lodges and The Shamwari group are fighting back. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAEthiopian signs code share agreement with Asiana Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines, reputed to be the fastest growing African airline, has signed a code share agreement with Asiana Airlines, the award-winning South Korean airline, enhancing the growing cooperation with Star Alliance member carriers. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICABarges and baguettes
[Amanda Loudon] How's this for a holiday with a difference... Barging on the historic Canal du Midi offers the ideal holiday experience: fresh air, fun and a pace that allows you to savour the delights of the French countryside. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICABattle at Kruger creator returns to South Africa for the E-Tourism Africa Summit
Jason Shlosberg, the American tourist and creator of the Battle at Kruger safari video that went on to become an award winning internet sensation will be returning to South Africa to speak at the 4th Annual E-Tourism Africa Summit taking place in Cape Town on 15 and 16 September. Read more >>More Travel news...
| Sport |
SOUTH AFRICABrilliant Boks!
[Corné Krige] The World Cup is always a great occasion and never seizes to amaze all rugby supporters around the world. The first two rounds were somewhat predictable with the giants of world rugby lined up against the tier-two nations, like Georgia, Namibia and Japan. Even though these teams did very well against their far superior opposition, the outcomes were somewhat predictable. Read more >>More Sport sport...
| BizLounge |
SOUTH AFRICALooking Good at the CTICC
[Alan Hughes] What better way to spend a drizzly, windy, Cape Town "Spring" Sunday, than to go to explore the "Look & Feel Good Expo", indoors at the CTICC? While it may have been grey and damp outside, it was warm, colourful and sparkly inside, with a cacophony of traders vying for attention and business. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMK's MVP winners announced
The winners of MK's MVP (Music Video Project) have been announced and this year has resulted in a record-breaking five winning contestants who are women. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAPearl Jam Twenty, one night only in SA
Pearl Jam is set to release the documentary Pearl Jam Twenty worldwide on 20 September 2011. In celebration of Pearl Jam's 20 year anniversary, the definitive portrait of the band as told by Academy Award-winning filmmaker and music journalist, Cameron Crowe, Pearl Jam Twenty gives fans and audiences an intimate first glimpse into Pearl Jam's journey culled from more than 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, over 24 hours of recent interviews with the band, as well as live footage of their concerts! Read more >>More BizLounge news...
| Jobs offered |
- Advertising Sales Executives - Cape Town
- Junior - Medium Weight Copywriter - Tygervalley/Waterfront
- Digital Brand Manager - EE - Sandton
- National Accounts Sales Consultant - Cape Town/Johannesburg
- Business Development Consultant - Johannesburg
- Advertising Sales Executive - Tshwane/West Rand
- Product/Desktop Administrator - Durbanville - Cape Town
- Communications Specialist - Financial Category - Pretoria/Centurion
- OOH Media Consultant/Senior Sales - Lyndhurst/Kyalami
- Teen/Female Magazine Sales AE - Kyalami
- Agency/Direct Sales AE - Kyalami/Midrand
- Pricing Strategist - Rivonia
- Illustrator/Graphic Designer - Bryanston
- Junior AE - client service - Johannesburg
- Freelance Social Media Manager - Kyalami/Midrand
- Radio Airtime Sales - Rivonia
- Executive/Marketing Assistant - Cape Town - CBD
- Media Sales Manager - Kyalami
- Ad Sales/Account Managers - Kyalami
- Agency/Direct Sales AE - Kyalami
- Publishing Sales Executive - Kyalami/Midrand
- Trainee Managers Inland - Inland (TCTC)
- Sales Consultant - Midrand
- Trainee Managers Coastal - Coastal Region (TCTC)
- Trainee Managers Inland - Inland (TCTC)
- Trainee Managers Coastal - Coastal Region (TCTC)
- Middle to Senior Weight Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
- Project Manager - Pretoria
- Executive Personal Assistant - Johannesburg North
- Digital Designer/Developer - Sandton
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| New events to diarise |
- Emerging market immersion day POPAI SA - Johannesburg, 22 September
- Strategic event management workshop Conference Consultancy South Africa - Pretoria, 29 September
- Strategic marketing for thinkers Vega School of Brand Leadership - Riverhorse Valley, 12 October
- Assertive communication skills for women Alusani Skills & Training Network - Johannesburg, 17 October
- AMASA party - Johannesburg, 27 October
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| Quotes |
"The ultimate aim of creativity is to move markets. And, if we get it right, to move them more cost-effectively because we have been more creative. (via Warc)" - Roderick White
"Just because your ad looks good is no insurance that it will get looked at. How many people do you know who are impeccably groomed . . . but dull? (via Workinghumour.com)" - William Bernbach
"Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart. (via Brainy Quote)" - Alan Alda
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New people on biz
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 | Shay-Lea Blues BTL/Direct Marketing Executive |
 | Ryan Cruz Freelancer at Covenant Roofing |
 | Aisha Isaacs Assistant Campaign Manager at Clicks2Customers |