LG sponsors crime line Consumer goods manufacturer LG Electronics South Africa has partnered with Primedia's Crime Line, an anti-crime campaign endorsed by the South African Police Service, to support the fight against crime in South Africa. The Crime Line road show is aimed at educating high school children that life's good without crime, with Primedia's Talk Radio 702 and 94.7 Highveld Stereo inviting high schools in Gauteng to participate in the road show campaign. 17 Jul 2008 08:55
New publications for marketers launched [Tshepiso Seopa] Over the years marketers have had to work at shifting perceptions about marketing only being about sales and profit generation but a part of business that is important to the growth of business and brands. In response, Wag the Dog has launched Strategic Marketing, which is now the official publication of the IMM Graduate School of Marketing. 9 Jul 2008 10:08
Philanthropy crucial to press freedom [Shelagh Gastrow] In the recent xenophobic attacks, it was not government or business that acted fast, it was the non-profit sector. This sector is supported by philanthropy and we underestimate the role that it plays in all sectors of society. In fact, our press freedom in many ways depends on civil society organisations (funded by philanthropy) to act as watchdogs and advocates for such freedom. 7 Jul 2008 10:19
Virgin Active, adidas join forces Effective 1 July 2008, global sports brand adidas is now the key sportswear supplier to health and fitness brand Virgin Active in South Africa. 7 Jul 2008 10:11
2008 Engen Knock Out Challenge: The best of U17's football action - Octagon South Africa For the fifth consecutive year, petroleum giant Engen plans to fuel the hearts and minds of passionate football fans in South Africa with the staging of the annual Engen Knock Out Challenge, where the best of under 17's football action will be on display during the months of June and July. 4 Jul 2008 12:56
Local hero wins Engen Dynamic Cycle Challenge - Octagon South Africa Pietermartizburg local, Bradley Potgieter (MTN Energade, U23) took overall first place at the inaugural Engen Dynamic Cycle Challenge held in Pietermartizburg on Sunday, 29 June 2008 at the Harry Gwala Stadium, finishing the 106km route in a time of 02:42:58. 1 Jul 2008 14:57
African Experiential Marketing Summit - Exp Exp and the Marketing Mix are please to announce the date for the second African Experiential Marketing Summit. It will be held on 3rd September at Montecasino, Johannesburg. 30 Jun 2008 15:28
Sportingweb launches the Business of Sport - SAIL Sportingweb, South Africa's premier sports betting information website, has a new section called the Business of Sport. This addition to Sportingweb is now live and can be viewed at www.sportingweb.co.za. 26 Jun 2008 10:41
The Indian Premier League bowls SuperSport audiences over - Kaelo Worldwide Media The Indian Premier League (IPL) blew SuperSport audiences away in its inaugural season with over 203 hours of action-packed cricket fetching on average 91 531 viewers across SuperSport's bouquet of channels, according to figures released by Sports Marketing Surveys, a global sponsorship research agency. 24 Jun 2008 13:59
Sponsorship for Scottish pipers Chivas Brothers was the chief sponsor for the third consecutive year of the widely acclaimed 100 Pipers Scottish Pipe Band Championships which took place in Levengrove Park, Dumbarton recently. 19 Jun 2008 09:00
Engen to kickstart Dynamic Cycle Challenge in PMB - Octagon South Africa Sunday 29 June 2008 marks a historic date for Engen as it presents the first of the Engen Dynamic Cycle Challenge events, in partnership with Velokhaya, at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, ‘the Bikers City for Africa'. 18 Jun 2008 16:22
Absa renews Currie Cup sponsorship Absa has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of South Africa's premier domestic competition, the Absa Currie Cup, for a further five years, SA Rugby revealed earlier this week. Absa CEO Steve Booysen also unveiled a new element to the competition that will be unique in South African rugby. 13 Jun 2008 08:40
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Pietermartizburg local, Bradley Potgieter (MTN Energade, U23) took overall first place at the inaugural Engen Dynamic Cycle Challenge held in Pietermartizburg on Sunday, 29 June 2008 at the Harry Gwala Stadium, finishing the 106km route in a time of 02:42:58. 1 Jul 2008 14:57
Exp and the Marketing Mix are please to announce the date for the second African Experiential Marketing Summit. It will be held on 3rd September at Montecasino, Johannesburg. 30 Jun 2008 15:28
Chivas Brothers was the chief sponsor for the third consecutive year of the widely acclaimed 100 Pipers Scottish Pipe Band Championships which took place in Levengrove Park, Dumbarton recently. 19 Jun 2008 09:00
