Yvonne Johnston is leaving the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) at the end of April, IMC Chair Wendy Luhabe announced this morning (April 10). 10 Apr 2008
Premier Team Holdings and SAIL Group Ltd have signed a partnership that brings together two groups on the opposite sides of the globe that share similar interests. 10 Apr 2008
Just Music, one of South Africa's leading independent music companies, is launching a new MP3 store via their website. The company is also the SA home to some of the world's biggest artists such as The Raconteurs, The White Stripes, Radiohead, Jill Scott, Dave Matthews Band, Katie Melua and the Ministry of Sound label. 9 Apr 2008
The consumer food brands maker intends to list, but has not yet said when the listing will occur. 8 Apr 2008
Think Mexico and you think sombreros and tequila, tacos and red chillies. Home to one of the world's richest culinary traditions, Mexico is about hot and spicy embraced in a riot of colour and texture - a medley of sensual delights. 8 Apr 2008
Pyotts, a household name since 1885, has recently relaunched the brand in order to further cement its position as one of South Africa's leading suppliers of premium savoury biscuits. 8 Apr 2008
By means of a partnership with cellphone network provider MTN, FNB says it is able to reach even the poorest communities through the provision of a R5 prepaid airtime recharge voucher, recently introduced as part of the mobile company's Umoya airtime category. 8 Apr 2008
Apple's online iTunes music store is now the no.1 music retailer in the United States, according to the latest data from the NPD Group. In January and February, the online store captured a 19% share of the music sales market, besting retail behemoth Wal-Mart, which sells much of its music in conventional CD format. 7 Apr 2008
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
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