JSE building To Let
Amid the deluge of bad financial news and unstable world markets a large ‘To let’ banner now hangs outside the home of the SA stock exchange. But fear not - the banner is in fact an advert for Sanlam Investment Management. The headline that follows the ‘To Let’ sign reads, “It’s hard not to worry”. According to the agency “this creative statement dramatises the fear and uncertainty that investors worldwide are experiencing. The ad’s resolve indicates... Read More
Green Innovation Awards call for entries
Now in its second year, the Real Simple Green Innovation Awards, in association with Fleur du Cap wines, applauds home-grown green products, services and solutions, as well as entrepreneurs who are turning the eco-problems of today into green solutions of the future. Comprising nine lifestyle categories (beauty, design, fashion, food, habitat, household, media and education, service, and inspiration) and an overall green innovation winner, entries are driven via Real Simple magazine... Read More
Palin dragging down McCain – poll
The woman that propelled John McCain back into the US presidential race is now dragging him down in the critical week before election day according to a new poll by the New York Times and CBS News. The poll showed that 59% of voters felt Sarah Palin was not prepared for the job of Vice President. This is a 9% increase on a month ago. One third of those polled indicated the Vice Presifential ticket is an important issue for them. “While a majority viewed Ms. Palin as unqualified... Read More
Media practitioners hold breath, pass out for Top 100 listing
South African media practitioners are awaiting the announcement of Future Publishing’s list of the 100 most influential people in South African media. The company has announced the list will be published in The Annual – Advertising, Media & Marketing 2008. Bizcommunity quotes editor Jeremy Maggs (arguably the country’s leading marketing and media journalist as per Future’s website – take that Chris Moerdyk!) that the list “was sourced and compiled... Read More
Musica relaunches brand
Fourteen years ago, The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town created the ‘Listen with your soul’ positioning for Musica. In the meantime Musica expanded beyond their traditional core music offering to become an entertainment destination for consumers, which includes DVDs, gaming, cellular, lifestyle accessories and online entertainment. The challenge that Jupiter Cape Town faced was to change the perception of the brand as purely a music destination to the ultimate entertainment... Read More
