After years of exponential growth and support from both the industry and its readers, Contact Media & Communications’ OnRoute magazine is delighted to announce Angie Snyman as the new editor on the title. OnRoute has been a travel companion to South African families and road users for the past five years and we look forward […]
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Space is running out, book your seats for the IAS new business course
With the IAS new business course, less than two weeks away, the Independent Agency Selection (IAS) recommends that agencies book their seats now as this promises to be one for the books. For six consecutive weeks from Wednesday 24 January 2018, the IAS will run its “winning new business” course for agencies – aimed at […]
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The Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) will hold its first masterclass of the year on Tuesday 23rd January 2018, entitled ‘What Marketers are looking for in 2018’. The masterclass will feature leading industry panellists. These include: Masterclass will cover the following: Panel Discussion Expected outcome and views for the next 12 months and […]
Continue readingMore TagCaxton Factories: Providing efficient printing solutions
Caxton Local Media is the largest printer of newspapers in South Africa, with 10 strategically located cold-set factories across the country. Jaco Koekemoer, Managing Director of Caxton Local Media and Coldset Printing at Caxton Group, explains how the first-world technology and national footprint of their factories create a highly-cost effective, seamless printing and distribution solution […]
Continue readingMore TagVega Game Jam 2018 puts aspiring young game developers to the test
Students skilled in everything from animation and design to web development at Vega, a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), are stocking up on snacks and plenty of coffee in preparation for the annual 48-hour Global Game Jam, taking place on 26-28 January 2018 at Vega’s Jo’burg and Cape Town campuses. Vega […]
Continue readingMore TagToyota South Africa, FCB Africa ‘Renew Vows’
Toyota South Africa and FCB Africa have ‘renewed their vows’ meaning that one of the longest-standing relationships in the local advertising & marketing industry will continue uninterrupted. FCB Africa, then Lindsay Smithers, was awarded Toyota SA’s advertising & marketing business in 1961 and helped launch the first Toyota vehicle in South Africa, the Toyopet Stout, […]
Continue readingMore TagM&C Saatchi Abel celebrates an African Christmas with Bakers biscuits
South African consumers are used to watching ads showcasing a snowy Christmas while they swelter in the December heat. That’s why, when Bakers approached the agency to create a campaign to promote the Bakers Choice Assorted range, it opted for a uniquely authentic approach. Christmas is peak selling time for Bakers, and it’s at this […]
Continue readingMore TagMall Ads™ appointed non-GLA partner service provider for SA Corporate Real Estate Fund
Provantage Media Group (PMG) is proud to announce that MallAds™, one of its subsidiaries, has been selected to partner with SA Corporate Real Estate Fund to fulfil the role of non-gross lettable area (non-GLA) service provider. SA Corporate has contracted Broll to manage the property portfolio of the JSE-listed fund, which was the third-best performing […]
Continue readingMore TagIn times of economic uncertainty, it pays to carefully consider the commitment you’re make with a cellphone contract
Junk status. Downgrades. Inflation. Recession. Fuel price hikes. These are terms South Africans are exposed to on a daily basis. The reality is that there’s a great deal of uncertainty about the economy, which means that consumers need to consider their financial wellbeing. Of course, reducing your debt and other financial commitments is an important […]
Continue readingMore TagTakealot.com teams up with M&C Saatchi Abel to spread Christmas cheer
Takealot.com and M&C Saatchi are challenging the South African retail sector with a Christmas campaign that turns the formulaic, Eurocentric festive season advertising we have become accustomed to on its head. The campaign features Sibusiso, the kasi kid who is always ready to help his family – even if that simply means showing them […]
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