Jacques Lombard has been appointed to the position of New Business Development Manager: Mobile Africa for Hytec South Africa, effective 1 October 2019. Jacques brings over 20 years’ sales experience in the mining sector. Hytec South Africa, a member of the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies, is Africa’s largest hydraulics company. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
In-store and outdoor signage is a must for customer engagement and education
Conveying a message that’s clear and enticing for potential customers has been key in marketing for decades. Signage is one aspect of branding and communication that has changed over time – from hand-drawn store-front displays, billboards and street pole posters. As technology has advanced, specifically in the digital arena, numerous opportunities have become available for businesses to get their message across to potential customers in more dynamic and creative ways. In today’s fast-paced world, standing in a queue just doesn’t cut it anymore. But, there are numerous places where queues simply can’t be done away with, especially in retail spaces. That’s where digital in-store displays become so important. Not only does good content help appease waiting customers, it is also a highly targeted and interesting way to inform, educate and entertain. With innovative technology, display screens can be as large or small as required and can be positioned in just about any space – even outdoors. Sensors can adjust to lighting conditions, ensuring that the picture remains vivid and clear. Cambridge Mokanyane, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung South Africa says, “Samsung’s transformation of Pretoria’s Time Square Casino into a digital paradise with its technologically advanced video walls, displays that are larger than life and iconic LED screens is a key example that the scalability of Samsung’s signage solutions is limitless. It’s with this technology that Samsung is striving to create a future that is not only streamlined for business, but also for the consumer.” Digital in-store content is quick and easy to edit, enabling marketers to update and change data and imagery making it instantly relevant. Looking at a grocery store, the information and content can include ingredients, nutritional details and allergens, or in a pharmacy, the information can be geared towards healthy living or side-effects when choosing medication. The same innovation can be …
Travel treasure troves in the trees
Let Forestry South Africa’s recreational map help you plan your breaks in 2020 - by Dr Ronald Heath, Forestry South Africa Johannesburg, November, 27, 2019 - We’ve all driven past them on the way to Durban, and the Kruger National Park. Tall towers of brown and green, swaying in the wind as they mesmerise us with the timber tunnels they create. South Africa is home to 1.2 million hectares of sustainably managed commercial timber plantations. As the source of a number of everyday products, these plantations are also home to the unexpected. You will be surprised how many things are made from wood and the South African commercial forestry industry farms the trees to provide the raw material. These trees add value to our economy by providing timber for construction, for the production of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue, for cellulose products such as sponges, viscose fabric and the ever-versatile microcryrstalline cellulose*. The industry also provides employment and supports communities, especially in rural areas. Sustainably managed commercial trees (along with the products made from them) are renewable. Saplings are planted in the place of mature harvested trees – contrary to images and myths that harvested trees equate to deforestation. Add in timber’s carbon storage capacity of nearly one tonne of carbon per cubic metre of wood, even after harvesting and processing, and you have an industry that delivers in more ways than you can imagine. Around 30% of forestry-owned land is not managed for timber production and is set aside for biodiversity conservation ... vast swaths of grassland, riverine habitats, wetlands and indigenous forests. Together with plantations, these areas present countless recreational options. Fun in the forests Our Forestry Explained recreational map highlights various activities and attractions found on forestry-owned land that is open to the public. It showcases the eco-activities offered by forestry companies and …
The Polk MagniFi Max Soundbar System delivers Maximum Performance
The Polk MagniFi MAX maximum-performance home theatre sound bar and wireless subwoofer system, from the Homemation distribution network, provides bigger, more dynamic sound than traditional sound bars—and is optimised to make movies, TV, sports and music come alive. It features patented SDA surround technology for a wider, more immersive listening experience and Voice Adjust technology for crystal-clear dialogue—and with Polk Smart Remote technology it works with your Samsung, Sony, Vizio and LG TV remote right out of the box. Includes HDMI and optical cables for quick and easy setup. And built-in Bluetooth and Google Chromecast Built-in technologies let you stream all your favourite music. An immersive multi-dimensional sound for an incredible room-filling listening experience. Unique adjustable wall-mounting system for horizontal adjustment to ensure the soundbar remains level and centred under your TV. With Polk Smart Remote technology, the soundbar is pre-set to work with most TVs. Bluetooth music streaming directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device. Slim design won’t block your TV’s remote sensor- only 2? tall. The MagniFi MAX soundbar and the included 8” ported wireless subwoofer give you a massive boost of core-pounding deep bass impact that takes home theatre and music listening to a whole new level. One button pre-set EQ settings for Movies, Music and Sports (great for news and talks shows, too) optimise the sound bar and subwoofer to ensure you get the clearest dialogue, big surround sound and deep bass for the best audio and home theatre experience. With Night Mode, one button lowers the bass and increases Voice Adjust delivering clear dialogue all without raising the master volume. Polk Patented SDA® Surround Technology With Polk VoiceAdjust® Technology customise the voice levels to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue and never miss a single word of your favourite movie, TV show or sporting event. Google Chromecast …
[Infographic] Spec Comparison: the Galaxy Note10+ vs. the Galaxy Note9
The Galaxy Note10 is a monumental release for the series that created the large-screen smartphone category. By taking the best-of-the-best technologies that the Note is known for to the next level, Samsung’s newest flagships empower users to do the same in both their work and daily lives. Check out the infographic below to learn more about how Samsung enhanced the newest addition to the Galaxy family. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Premier Prepares For Summer Season Celebrations With Newly Refurbished Properties
Premier Hotels & Resorts – one of South Africa’s fastest growing, independently owned hospitality brands – is leading the charge towards summer 2020 in the SA hospitality industry. The company recently acquired the Faircity Hotel Group, which consists of three and four-star conference hotels, as well as serviced apartments in Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is looking forward to reaping the benefits of their acquisition and upgrade programme conducted over the last 18 months. Group Marketing, Sales and Revenue Director Mark Jakins comments “To be a leader in the hospitality industry requires continually improving your product and customer experience, and we have been hard at work ensuring that all of our properties and teams are ready for the summer months ahead-ensuring that this forthcoming season will be one of our busiest to date – notwithstanding the tough economy.” Already completed refurbishments across its portfolio over the last 18 months, have been hotel and facility improvements at Premier Resort The Moorings, Premier Resort Sani Pass, and Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve, all of which offer idyllic escapes for couples and families for the coming summer holidays. Located in Knysna, one of SA’s favourite beach towns, Premier Resort The Moorings’ upgrade includes the addition of 45 new bedrooms, an Italian bistro, a rim-flow swimming pool with stunning views of Thesen Island and the Knysna Heads, and a multipurpose entertainment area with a private whiskey and wine cellar for tastings and functions, a spa, gym and an outdoor Jacuzzi. The popular Premier Resort Sani Pass in the Southern Drakensberg also underwent an upgrade and remodelling programme involving room upgrades, the introduction of a new multipurpose entertainment area, heated indoor swimming pool with new changing rooms, an outdoor pool and a much-improved kids club area, complete with a mini soccer field. These, coupled with the easy road, spectacular Drakensberg …
Premier Hotels Prepare For Summer Season Celebrations With Kid-Friendly ‘Buddy’ Programmes
Premier Hotels & Resorts – one of South Africa’s fastest growing, independently owned hospitality brands – is leading the charge towards summer 2020 in the SA hospitality industry. The company recently acquired the Faircity Hotel Group, which consists of three and four-star hotels, as well as serviced apartments in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Group has also introduced their Premier Kids Club to ensure that parents can relax and take an hour or two off when on holiday with the family. Premier Kids Club caters for young guests up to the age of 12, staying over at a specific selection of Premier Resorts. The Premier Kids’ Club was launched for the summer months and festive season at all Premier Resorts with the goal of keeping kids stimulated and entertained throughout their stay. On arrival at a Premier Resort, kids are checked in at the Premier Kids’ Club welcome desk and receive a special goody bag with treats to enjoy. The kids club entertainment team and ambassadors are on hand to facilitate daily events and activities, ensuring Premier’s young guests are well taken care of at all times. Standard activities are available at all resorts and may include kiddies’ talent shows, kids’ Olympic games, treasure hunts, pool games, marshmallow toasting – the list is endless with amazing entertainment and fun. Premier Buddies at the Beach Located in Knysna, one of SA’s favourite Coastal Towns, Premier Resort The Moorings’ was recently upgraded and now includes an extra 20 new bedrooms, an Italian bistro, a rim-flow swimming pool with stunning views of Thesen Island and the Knysna Heads, a multipurpose entertainment area with a private whiskey and wine cellar for tastings and functions, a spa, gym and an outdoor Jacuzzi. The Moorings is perfectly positioned on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon. Activities include water sports, tubing and rowing (by arrangement) in the lagoon. The Moorings’ play area, which is themed Titanic 2, has a swing boat and pony …
10 Reasons Why Africa Will Set the Pace for Bitcoin Adoption.
Johannesburg, November 25 2019: As it stands at the moment, Africa is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to the adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. View Bitcoin Price to South African Rand. Africa’s interest in the currency is not translating into real-life use, and there are a variety of reasons why this is the case. Crypto experts are noticing something that could change this current start of cryptocurrency and there are even economists who are predicting that these currencies will be the next big economic innovation that will have a positive disruptive influence. The many advantages that the average African will experience are the exact reason why widespread adoption of Bitcoin is a likely reality. Open a Free Bitcoin Wallet here. 1. Pegged against the dollar Even the strongest currencies in Africa struggle against the US dollar, the primary currency in which Bitcoin is traded. The Rand, in particular, is struggling more than ever, depreciating as the country tries to solve its current economic woes by simply creating more. Many Africans are looking for a way to add more value to their money and by converting cash into cryptocurrency, or by taking the extra step and mining it themselves, they can do just that. 2. Instant payment between people Awaiting payment slows down businesses and often some of the biggest banks on the continent have a delayed payment protocol while they do offer instant payment at an additional cost. Instant payment benefits both the payer and the payee and with cryptocurrency, this aspect is greatly beneficial to e-commerce in particular, which in emerging economies can go a long way towards encouraging entrepreneurship. 3. Secure encrypted wallets More than 2 million people already have a secure Bitcoin wallet, which means there are already 2 million people ready to trade. Unlike the risks involved with cash and card transactions, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are safe to …
[Infographic] Experience the Galaxy Note10’s Premium Display
The visual language has become an essential element of today’s mobile communication. Designed to bring passion to your life, the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+’s Cinematic Infinity Display lets you work and play with more freedom than ever before. With just a small, centered cutout for the front camera, the Galaxy Note10 ’s edge-to-edge design offers a truly immersive viewing experience. Galaxy Note10 with HDR10+ certification and its Dynamic Tone Mapping delivers rich, vivid contrast and color for unmatched video quality. Nowhere do these features come together better than on the Galaxy Note10+, described by DisplayMate as the most innovative and high-performance smartphone display they have ever lab tested. Whether you are watching the latest TV shows or playing your favorite game, images and graphics come alive on the Galaxy Note10’s best-in-class display. Check out the infographic below to learn more. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Egg Films goes to extremes – icy snow to sunny sand & sea – For MTN and Castle Lite
Egg Films director, Adrian de Sa Garces, and his team went to extremes for two big brands lately to create fun and irreverent TVCs in which everything is not quite as it seems. Filming for Castle Lite and MTN with guest appearances by real life Inuits and local hip hop icon Ricky Rick, they travelled from Cape Town to Argentina and back again, within days. The spot for Castle Lite, in which de Sa Garces and the team collaborated with Ogilvy Cape Town, is based on the ‘loop’ idea – a circular narrative arc in which the audience travels through improbable scenarios and land up full circle. In this case, the ad starts in a luxury penthouse in the Cape Town CBD, travelled to an icy Inuit village, and finished where it started. The ‘loop’ is facilitated by a nifty dance move which adds to the comical aspect, especially alongside the Sugar Hill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight as the soundtrack While many associate South America with sun and siesta as opposed to snow, it is one of the only places worldwide where you can find snow in September. De Sa Garces and his team found themselves at the terminus of the Andes, quite literally at the end of the world, to film the snowy Inuit village scenes. You can view it here: https://eggfilms.tv/south-african-commercials-director/adsg/#group-1. Heading straight from icy snow to sunny beaches, de Sa Garces and Producer Lisa Gardner were then off to Gordon’s Bay in Cape Town to film TBWA’s MTN Summer spot. Conceptualised by Nikki Garrett and Jeffrey Tyser under ECD Keith Manning, this tongue-in-cheek execution follows the ’Boss Zonke’, hip hop icon Ricky Rick himself, as he struts his stuff on the bustling beachfront. Confidently making his way to the beach, he receives admiring looks, smiles and recognition … or so he thinks. Viewers soon find out that he is just a regular guy, dad bod and all, and the looks he has been receiving are probably more in confusion and mirth than admiration. But that’s ok because he is Boss …