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LONDON: Mark Tutssel, chief creative officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide, has been appointed Film & Press Jury President for Cannes Lions 2010. As CCO, Tutssel oversees 96 global Leo Burnett offices. The 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival takes place 20 - 26 June 2010 in Cannes, France. 18 Nov 2009 09:26
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JOHANNESBURG: Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has awarded a contract to Saatchi & Saatchi worth approximately R20 million, to support the East and West African launch of Ariel, P&G's washing powder brand. 10 Nov 2009 07:38
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According to Olivier Fleurot, despite significant advertising growth online, publishers and advertisers don't know enough about advertising effectiveness on the web, and more research is needed. Fleurot is a chief executive for advertising and PR agency Publicis. 9 Nov 2009 06:45
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Display Mania has launched a high-quality textile/fabric framing system as an addition to their snap frame range and which can be can be supplied in lengths or made to size. 6 Nov 2009 11:51
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Apex 2010 Awards submissions are now open and close at noon on 1 February 2010. Run by the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), the awards recognise communications campaigns which have had a marked and measurable impact on the respective brand environments. 5 Nov 2009 08:53
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After recently taking on the Emirates South Africa account, MediaVest has just been awarded the media strategy, planning and buying requirements for Emirates Mauritius and Seychelles. 28 Oct 2009 08:48
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According to Deloitte, recent tracking of radio advertising broadcast on South African stations showed alarming results; an average of 9% of all radio ads booked are not broadcast as scheduled. Based on FM's AdFocus estimated figure of R3 billion on radio advertising in 2008, this error equates to R270 million erosion of ad spend per annum. 22 Oct 2009 07:23
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The call to enter the 2010 D&AD Awards and the 23 jury foremen were announced yesterday, Monday, 19 October 2009. Network# BBDO Johannesburg's Mike Schalit will lead the Radio Advertising jury. 20 Oct 2009 07:38
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CNBC Africa this week launches its Media&Money programme, focusing on the competitive and business side of Africa's media, marketing, advertising, branding and communications sector. The show will each week feature some of the most influential advertising leaders and branding professionals as guest hosts. 19 Oct 2009 11:24
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CNBC Africa this week launches its Media&Money programme, focusing on the competitive and business side of Africa's media, marketing, advertising, branding and communications sector. The show will each week feature some of the most influential advertising leaders and branding professionals as guest hosts. 19 Oct 2009 11:24
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There are just 14 days left to enter the Young Guns advertising and digital awards, which close on Friday 30 October 2009; entries for student awards close on Friday 6 November 2009 and creative briefs is Friday 13 November. 16 Oct 2009 06:58
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The 25th edition of MIPCOM ended last Friday, 9 October 2009, at Cannes and its representative industries seem set for a brighter 2010, as they announced deals and strategies. With over 12 000 delegates in Cannes, it registered an increase on the 11 500 delegates who attended MIPTV in April. Buyers were also out in force, with over 4000 in town compared to 3500 at MIPTV. 9 Oct 2009 12:00
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A two-month practical study has shown that the second economy is embracing Facebook, say two Black-owned firms, Chaza Strategic Management and DTE Technologies. 6 Oct 2009 08:18