Profiling the Loeries committee: Spero Patricios In the fifth of our series of interviews with members of the Loeries committee, we ask Spero Patricios, MD of Ornico a few questions - some of them professional, some of them personal - to help you understand what makes the committee tick. And, sjoe, it's only a week to go until the 30th Annual Loerie Awards festival weekend! 18 Jul 2008 09:04
Vega wins SA leg of Google challenge Not only did a team from brand communications school Vega recently take the top spot in the South African leg of the Google Online Marketing Challenge, it also finished in the top 50 teams within Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The competition is one of the biggest global university competitions, with around 1650 different teams participating across 47 different countries this year. 18 Jul 2008 09:04
Building brand equity through increasing emotional connection Following many intimate discussions and research conducted around the world, women have informed the Always brand team that they see periods as a natural part of life that CAN have an upbeat side. Based on these intriguing insights, Always has been inspired to develop a campaign with Leo Burnett that encourages women to see the brighter side of periods. 18 Jul 2008 08:47
WAN releases third ad for global newspaper campaign PARIS: The “Get the Facts About Newspapers” campaign from the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) earlier this week released its third advertisement for use by publications around the world to help counter the negative myths and misinformation about the industry. The advertisement is part of a global initiative organised by WAN. 18 Jul 2008 08:39
Some imitate, others integrate [Stuart Stobbs] This year I served on both the integrated and experiential campaign judging panels at the 2008 Loeries, putting me in a unique position to provide insight into what comprises a truly great integrated campaign. 17 Jul 2008 09:31
European Media Research Organisation feedback session SAARF will hold a feedback session on the European Media Research Organisation (EMRO) conference, which took place earlier this year in France, at the Bryanston Country Club on Thursday, 31 July 2008. EMRO is active in 21 European countries, including South Africa as the only member outside the European Union. 17 Jul 2008 08:56
Profiling the Loeries committee: Pete Carr In the fourth of our interviews with Loeries committee members before the fast-approaching 30th annual Loerie Awards festival weekend, we ask Peter Carr, executive director of Velocity Films, a few questions - some of them professional, some of them personal - to help you understand what makes the Loeries committee tick. 16 Jul 2008 09:13
Masters & Savant Worldwide and their clients celebrate 12 Loerie nominations - Masters & Savant Proving yet again to be South Africa's leading animation studio, Masters & Savant Worldwide holds the record for the most nominated animation studio at this year's Loerie Awards - 12 nominations. The company has been nominated for seven direct awards, and for a further four indirectly through partner advertising agencies. 15 Jul 2008 14:31
Two new directors for The MediaShop Chris Botha and Donald Liphoko have been appointed directors of The MediaShop in recognition of the contributions they are able to add to the deliberations of the board of directors, it was announced yesterday, Monday, 14 July 2008. 15 Jul 2008 09:19
Global study of consumer rituals A global study by BBDO Worldwide offers marketers insight into the everyday routine of people across the globe - the commonplace rituals that consumers embrace on a daily basis in their lives. The study, entitled ‘The Ritual Masters', is the most extensive research project ever undertaken by BBDO. 14 Jul 2008 10:19
What changes are brewing in SA? There are many changes brewing in South Africa, some big and some small. The fourth FutureFact conference, to be held on Thursday, 24 July 2008, in Johannesburg, focuses on the potential tipping points for these changes - relevant to future scenarios for business and the country. 14 Jul 2008 09:10
What makes this Loeries committee member tick? With the festival weekend fast approaching for the 30th Annual Loerie Awards, we've been asking Loeries committee members a few questions - some of them professional, some of them personal - to help you understand what makes them tick. Which committee member's mother was pleased to have him out of the house? Read on to find out. 14 Jul 2008 08:42
Nielsen Media Research awarded AMPS/RAMS Nielsen Media Research has been awarded the contract for the All Media and Products Survey (AMPS) and the Radio Audience Measurement Survey (RAMS), the board of the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) announced late yesterday afternoon, Thursday, 10 July 2008. This concludes the tender process that started about 12 months ago. 11 Jul 2008 09:36
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Following many intimate discussions and research conducted around the world, women have informed the Always brand team that they see periods as a natural part of life that CAN have an upbeat side. Based on these intriguing insights, Always has been inspired to develop a campaign with Leo Burnett that encourages women to see the brighter side of periods. 18 Jul 2008 08:47
PARIS: The “Get the Facts About Newspapers” campaign from the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) earlier this week released its third advertisement for use by publications around the world to help counter the negative myths and misinformation about the industry. The advertisement is part of a global initiative organised by WAN. 18 Jul 2008 08:39
In the fourth of our interviews with Loeries committee members before the fast-approaching 30th annual Loerie Awards festival weekend, we ask Peter Carr, executive director of Velocity Films, a few questions - some of them professional, some of them personal - to help you understand what makes the Loeries committee tick. 16 Jul 2008 09:13
There are many changes brewing in South Africa, some big and some small. The fourth FutureFact conference, to be held on Thursday, 24 July 2008, in Johannesburg, focuses on the potential tipping points for these changes - relevant to future scenarios for business and the country. 14 Jul 2008 09:10
With the festival weekend fast approaching for the 30th Annual Loerie Awards, we've been asking Loeries committee members a few questions - some of them professional, some of them personal - to help you understand what makes them tick. Which committee member's mother was pleased to have him out of the house? Read on to find out. 14 Jul 2008 08:42
Getty Images sports specialist photographers will again be providing live updates of every sports and medal event at the Beijing Olympics in August via direct feeds to the world's media and a live stream on 
