eBay is facing multiple challenges as its new CEO, John Donahoe, takes the reins from Meg Whitman. The company is dealing with some sellers drifting away, the growing shadow of Google and the looming presence of Amazon.com and other competitors. 7 Apr 2008
Primedia Outdoor is launching the first large-format, high-resolution, Digital Outdoor Network in South Africa and many advertisers have already begun work on their creative productions. 7 Apr 2008
Effective 16 May 2008, Caxton's community newspaper Record Shoshanguve will be discontinued and replaced by the community newspaper Record Noweto. Sales and marketing for the paper will continue to be handled by the Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB). 7 Apr 2008
Global foreign exchange retail giant, Travelex, operated locally by FX Africa, has chosen international rugby player Schalk Burger to be its “brand ambassador” in South Africa. 4 Apr 2008
When you're tearing your hair out wondering what to cook for the family tonight, there's nothing better than a daily SMS filled with innovative and convenient meal ideas to get rid of oven doubt. 4 Apr 2008
Recently arrived from the Mediterranean shores of sunny Italy, Viander is bringing a food revolution to the culinary industry of South Africa. 4 Apr 2008
Three young female entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industries have received a cash injection from the South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd totalling R95,000. 4 Apr 2008
After 16 judges debated the merits of the winners of 12 Creative Circle Monthly Awards, JWT SA's Ford Bantam 'Ubuntu' commercial won the 2007 Creative Circle Award in the film category. 4 Apr 2008
Magnum, one of the world's leading ice-cream brands, synonymous with indulgent pleasure and temptation, has appointed the breathtaking Eva Longoria as the spokesperson for the brand globally for 2008. 3 Apr 2008
As from 2008, Pyrotec is hosting the Pyro Inspirations Awards on a bi-monthly basis where a panel of judges representing various industries evaluates on-pack promotional labelling in terms of originality, impact and clever use of space. From seven finalists, Purple Hat's BIC Megalighter Fix-a-Form booklet label was announced as the winner for the March award. 3 Apr 2008
South Africa's recently launched ‘socia media-cum-online retail outlet' Springleap isn't closing down – it was just another April Fool's prank designed to garner publicity. 3 Apr 2008
Full service PR agency, Greater Than, won the Silver PRISM award for PR on a shoestring at the 11th annual PRISA awards, held last week at Vodaworld. The agency was briefed by client, MARS Africa, to create a successful PR campaign for international multi-billion dollar brand, M&M's. 2 Apr 2008
Stimorol has launched another new variant on the market, Stimorol Vision, which is available in two flavours: Melon Blackberry and Strawberry Lime. 2 Apr 2008
The new Audi R8 is never stuck in traffic on the corner of William Nicol and Sandton Drive. 2 Apr 2008
Despite the challenging retail climate, the retail group expects good results. 1 Apr 2008
Primedia Outdoor views the national energy crisis seriously and has put mechanisms in place to ensure significant power savings. 1 Apr 2008
With branded messages at 20 000 till points in 1800 stores across South Africa, TillTops has set its sights on influencing shoppers across the border. 1 Apr 2008
MTN South Africa announced today that it has decided not to renew its sponsorship agreement with Mamelodi Sundowns and that the end of the 2007/08 season would be the last year of their involvement with the team that they have sponsored for the past three years. 31 Mar 2008
Standard Bank has reaffirmed its support of the wine industry by agreeing to sponsor the Soweto Wine Festival for the second year running. 29 Mar 2008
Tiger Brands' chief financial officer and executive director Noel Doyle is to leave the company and resign as a director with effect from 31 May 2008. 27 Mar 2008
