The Advertising community of South Africa

Hunter's Cider fans wanted for 25th celebration

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:04:00 +0200

To celebrate its 25th birthday, Hunter's Cider is requesting all its fans to send their best pictures and videos of their Hunter's experiences from the past 25 years for its birthday TVC.

Trends in branded broadcast content

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:04:00 +0200

Oh how I love my PVR! After years of being in the advertising and communications business, my husband and I delight in zapping the rubbish ads and moving on to what we really want to watch - the programme! It's a global trend which is resulting in more and more interest being placed on AFP's (Advertiser Funded Programmes) with some really interesting results.

35 countries: 63 cities: Portfolio Night now on in Joburg

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:00 +0200

Putting together the first ever Portfolio Night for southern Africa is a tall order, but industry and sponsor support will make it all possible for the host, McCann Johannesburg. Portfolio Night will take place on Wednesday 22 May, and looks set to be a highlight on the advertising industry's calendar. It will bring together 150 creative hopefuls, and the best in the business, for a fast-paced evening of career-shaping advice, networking, and for some, recruitment offers.

Students, don't forget to enter Biz's Portfolio Night competition!

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:04:00 +0200

A reminder once again to all branding, design or advertising students in Jozi to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week, Wednesday, 22 May! Complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday, 20 May. You will need to create a MyBiz Profile if you don't have one already.

Loeries international digital jury chair is Debbi Vandeven

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:39:00 +0200

For the first time, this year the Loeries will host an international digital jury chair at Loeries Creative Week Cape Town. Debbi Vandeven, chief creative officer at VML in Kansas City, US will chair the Digital & Interactive Communication panel at during Loeries Creative Week Cape Town (16-22 September).

Reminder for Jozi students to enter Portfolio Night competition on Biz

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:00 +0200

Branding, design or advertising students in Jozi, don't forget to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week Wednesday, 22 May 2013! Simply complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday 20 May.

Pondering Panda CEO slams research industry

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:50:00 +0200

In his opening speech at today's session of the South African Market Research Association's (SAMRA) conference, Butch Rice, co-founder and CEO of market research company Pondering Panda, criticised the local research industry. The conference is being held at the Thaba Ya Batswana, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve in Johannesburg from 16-17 May 2013.

New Zealand media sales agency opens in Cape Town

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:13:00 +0200

Originally founded in New Zealand, NRS Media, an internationally operating media sales agency, has announced the opening of its first African office in Cape Town.

No cold frosties for Motsoaledi

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:45:00 +0200

A beer maker's plans to boost the sale of its product in Africa has left a sour taste in Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's mouth.

Kevin Fitzgerald directs Toyota Rav4 ad for Oz market

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:41:00 +0200

Egg Films' Kevin Fitzgerald recently directed Toyota Rav4 Rex for Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney, with Cape Town providing all the Australian locations.