[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] Today, Monday, 15 March 2010 sees the launch of the 2010 Loeries campaign, and it promises - tongue-in-cheek - to be the biggest event of the year. As Herman Manson writes, “Before those FIFA lawyers get their knickers in a knot again - Kulula-style - no part of the campaign actually ever mentions the FIFA World Cup or shows a football. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] Well, the Oscars - that two-hour programme crammed into four - is done and dusted and neither Invictus nor District 9, or anyone involved in either movie, though nominated, featured among the winners in 2010.
On the local front, SABC board member Clare O'Neil is to oversee sales and marketing at the corporation. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] Design Indaba has ended and it's all over, bar the tweeting [which you may view on our twitterfall]. In the main, the presentations were highly informative and extremely well-received, beginning on a high note when first speaker Michael Bierut took a different tack, and ending on the third day with a medical emergency, a mass walkout and three standing ovations. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] 
The homegrown, world-renowned Design Indaba kicks off first thing on Wednesday morning, 24 February 2010, and, as media partner, Bizcommunity.com will be reporting live with all the news, views and interviews. So see you there, or if you won't be, read all about it here on Bizcommunity. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] The ether is alive with the sound of tweeting - and it's all about FNB and the ‘twumour' that it could be introducing PayPal in South Africa. Of course, the bank isn't confirming or denying the rumour... read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] So what's in a name? If postings on a wide range of sites around the world are anything to go by, it's all in the name - and that means quite a bit... Apple's naming of its new product the iPad has gotten everyone talking and punning. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] The issue of freedom of expression and protection of sources can be sticky - depending on which side of the fence you happen to be. In the case of the two eNews journalists subpoenaed to appear in court in a bid to force them to reveal the identities of the alleged criminals in the interview broadcast on Friday 15 January, the issue is clear - they have to honour their commitment to not reveal the subjects' details. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] At last! It seems that sense has prevailed and the sales of tickets for 2010 will be eased by the governing body - and not before time. According to a report in Bizcommunity.com today, a second participating member associations (PMAs) sales phase is to take place between 9 February and 7 April 2010.But is this enough? Does FIFA need to make more changes [poll]? As far as many people are concerned, buying tickets for the event has been overly difficult; most of us expect to simply go to establishments such as Computicket or some other ticket sales facility, and simply buy the tickets we need. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] At last! We have said goodbye and good riddance to 2009 and what it brought us. Of course, we're not out of the woods - yet [not even Tiger Woods is out of the woods] - but things are looking up and the worst of the recession appears to be over.
On the upside, despite some controversy, it appears that the SABC circus train is grinding to a welcome halt, but having said that, who knows... read more (1 Comment)
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] Hands up all of you who wish 2009 had never happened... Well, look on the bright side, you have survived, you're stronger, and now you're looking ahead to 2010 with all its challenges and opportunities. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] Fifty-six newspapers, a number of them South African, have taken the unprecedented step of speaking with one voice - albeit in 20 languages and from 45 countries - and issued the same editorial calling on world leaders, meeting in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, to set aside their differences and decide on an effective plan of action to combat global warming. As the editorial states: “...humanity faces a profound emergency” and so far, the world's leaders' response to the growing crisis has been anything but impressive.
On a more positive note, last year, the International Marketing Council of South Africa hosted a tour of American bloggers as part of a marketing and PR campaign. read more (1 Comment)
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] 2010 is approaching and it presents a golden opportunity to market the country, its people and its services to tourists. But perhaps not everyone is quite as prepared as they might be… Johan Horak, writing in today's edition, has some pointers for guest house and B&B owners, whose important things in life revolve (quite properly) around ensuring issues such as the beds are made properly and the breakfast bacon is crisp. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] When the Advertising Standards Authority wanted to disseminate its ruling on an issue with the disclaimer appearing on the packaging of Reckitt Benckiser's Dettol Hand Liquid Wash, it selected two of South Africa's major newspapers, the Sunday Times and Rapport as its print media of choice, and Bizcommunity.com as its online medium of choice.
Meanwhile, dishonest ISPs and those cyber-squatters and spammers who drive us mad could be in for a tougher time if new draft regulations come into force. read more
[Simone Puterman & Rod Baker] It was good news for The Bookmarks, which went down well… descriptions of the event described it as “a blast” and “an amazing event, a memorable night, and a magnificent award”. Well done to all concerned from Bizcommunity.com, and well done to the winners. read more
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