Realm Digital appoints MBP

Realm Digital, a software development solutions firm, has appointed Marcus Brewster Publicity (MBP) as its PR agency. 21 Jan 2009

African Online selects DIGITALK for voice services

Africa Online, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telkom South Africa has confirmed that DIGITALK will be their preferred supplier for value-added voice services in Africa. The DIGITALK Multiservice Platform will be deployed in several sites across the continent and will be allowing Africa Online to rapidly deploy services including broadband telephony, prepaid calling cards and conferencing. 20 Oct 2008

VWV wins first African MTV Awards

VWV has been appointed to handle the first ever MTV music awards in Africa. 29 Aug 2008

Primus Advertising appointed to represent ICOM in Ghana and Nigeria

A global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed Primus Advertising Ltd., based in Accra, Ghana, to represent ICOM in Ghana and also in Nigeria, where the agency is in the process of opening an office. Primus joins ICOM's expanding EMEA region that now consists of members in 31 countries and becomes ICOM's first agency member in Africa. 26 Aug 2008

AIS Media announces launch of customised website for International Trajectories

International Trajectories focuses on high-end adventure tours to Africa. 6 Aug 2008

Soccerex goes Online with Green 4 Solutions

Long term software partners Green 4 Solutions, have extended the scope of the centralised CRM and eCommunications software to help Soccerex manage their entire event management process. 5 Aug 2008

Zanzibar Datacom chooses MagnaQuest's MQSubscribe

MagnaQuest, a global customer management and billing solution provider, announced that its flagship product, MQSubscribe has been chosen by Zanzibar Datacom to managing its broadband subscription business. 17 Jul 2008

The JD Group has appointed Primedia@Home to promote 20 Supreme Furniture stores across Botswana.

Moringa Ogilvy has been awarded Warid Telecom account in Uganda.

Z appoints Roots Marketing Communications

Z, Tanzania's fourth cellular communications provider, has awarded through-the-line advertising agency, Roots Marketing Communications, with its advertising account. 5 Apr 2007

Dream Out Loud asked to create "culture of saving" within African Bank

Dream Out Loud have taken on the challenge of creating a "culture of saving" among African Bank employees. 14 Mar 2007

Foodcorp appoints VWV to stage gala dinner

VWV has been appointed by food manufacturer, marketer and distributor, Foodcorp, to stage a gala dinner for the company. 14 Mar 2007

Jack's Paint & Hardware signs three dynamic partners

Jack’s Paint & Hardware, the chain of community paint and hardware stores, has recently appointed three expert teams to compliment their marketing strategy through advertising, media planning and public relations. 14 Mar 2007

Catalyst Publicity and Events wins BBDO Cape Town account

Cape Town-based PR agency, Catalyst Publicity and Events has been awarded the BBDO Cape Town corporate PR account with effect from March 2007. 14 Mar 2007

Design Culture win PR accounts

Recent additions to the Design Culture public relations client base include: Bodicare, L@W Holdings (Pty) Ltd, L@Wtrust, and event management and strategic communications company Makwatla and Associates. 13 Mar 2007

Dynamic duo takes over the reigns at Businesswomen’s Association

The Businesswomen’s Association (BWA) is set to reach new heights with the injection of renewed energy as celebrated personality, Basetsana Julia Khumalo, and renowned businesswoman Angie Makwetla take over as new president of the association and executive head respectively. The combined leadership of Basetsana and Makwetla will no doubt take the BWA to another level as mature, energetic youthfulness blends with dynamic, age-old experience to constitute a new era of leadership at the largest businesswomen’s association in Southern Africa. Angie Makwetla pioneered the emergence of black public relations companies into the South African PR industry. 12 Mar 2007

Currin't Events partners with Toyota Forklift

The young, dynamic team of Currin't Events was selected as Toyota Forklift's preferred events partner to launch their new eight series Forklift. 12 Mar 2007

Port Elizabeth Hotel Group appoints Electric Fire

PE Hotel Group has taken its entire property portolfio, which includes Pumba Game Reserve, The Sands @ St Francis, Hacklewood Hill Country House as well as Beach Hotel and The Protea Edward Hotel & Conference Centre, to branding and marketing strategy agency, Electric Fire. 12 Mar 2007

Zimbali Coastal Resort appoints Hunt PR

South Africa’s premier coastal residential and resort development, Zimbali Coastal Resort, recently appointed Durban-based agency Hunt PR to handle all aspects of its extensive public relations portfolio. 9 Mar 2007

VWV drafted to go global

Experiential communications agency, VWV, has been appointed for the fourth consecutive year by Miller Brewing USA to manage its annual distributor’s conference. 9 Mar 2007

Cinevation appointed advertising agency for The Lion King

Brand activation specialist agency, Cinevation, has been appointed to implement the television, cinema and radio advertising for the South African musical stage production of The Lion King. The award-winning Disney favourite will open at the new Montecasino Teatro (Fourways, Johannesburg) in June 2007, as part of its 10th year anniversary celebrations. 9 Mar 2007

Good hair for Conduit Productions

Conduit Productions' directors Marc Ziman and David Correia have been chosen to direct Sunsilk's new television commercial for JWT Johannesburg. 6 Mar 2007

Revlon body spray portfolio awarded to Espial

Revlon has awarded Espial - South Africa’s top branding and design consultancy 2006 (as voted by AdFocus and AdReview 2006) - the contract to launch and revitalise several new and existing products within their body spray portfolio. 6 Mar 2007

Hewlett Packard Africa renews contract with Starcom Africa

Following significant success towards the end of last year, Hewlett Packard Africa has renewed its contract with Starcom Africa. 5 Mar 2007

Three new clients for Marcus Brewster

Marcus Brewster has signed three new accounts to its Cape Town client roster: Business Arts South Africa (BASA), Painted For You and Rubenesque. BASA has contracted with Brewster to increase corporate membership in the Western Cape and to raise awareness of art sponsorship amongst the business community. Painted For You is a high street gallery service offering customised original artwork produced according to client specification. 5 Mar 2007

BulkSMS.com affirms its faith in Red Ribbon Communications

BulkSMS.com has re-appointed Red Ribbon Communications to handle its marketing and PR in South African and the UK for 2007. 1 Mar 2007

International Marketing Council appoints the MediaShop

The International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) has appointed the MediaShop as its media agency. The IMC, headed up by Yvonne Johnston as Chief Executive, was brought into being in August 2000 to create a positive and compelling brand image for South Africa. At the time, the many messages entering the international arena were as varied as the source and did little for solid brand building. 28 Feb 2007

Daikin appoints Starcom Africa

In a drive to create awareness and increase sales in Africa, Daikin Air-conditioners tasked Starcom Africa to promote its products. 28 Feb 2007

Double account win for BluePrint

Ad agency, BluePrint Strategic Marketing Communications, kicks off the first quarter of 2007 with a bang, winning two exciting accounts: The International Marketing Council (IMC), who are responsible for Brand South Africa; and the National Ports Authority. With a successful track record of nine years, BluePrint retains The National Ports Authority account. 27 Feb 2007

New accounts for Suburban