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Local SA Creative Shop Gets Hard Core With Ed Hardys Energy Drink

Local SA Creative Shop Gets Hard Core With Ed Hardys Energy Drink

Ed Hardy Energy Drink, synonymous with the tiger logo on their apparel, approached MetropolitanRepublic in December 2011 to create ads for their new energy drink.
When MetropolitanRepublic were commissioned to create a radio advertisement for Ed Hardy energy drink, they merged the ‘Party Hardy’ proposition with a stereotypical “hard oke” to create a character so [...]

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Spoofie! SA’s First Afrikaans Spoof Movie

Spoofie! SA’s First Afrikaans Spoof Movie

Spoofie! Die Wilde Weste, South Africa’s first full length “Afrikaans Dubbed Spoof Movie”, has officially launched it’s teaser trailer and website. Entrepreneur Remano de Beer made the entire movie himself. From writing and directing to sound and voice overs.
“… Die Zefste Afrikaanse Fliek In Geskiedenis …”
Remano de Beer took a classic John Wayne western and [...]

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SA Sports Illustrated February Issue Introduces 3 Different Covers

SA Sports Illustrated February Issue Introduces 3 Different Covers

At Ideate we’re huge fans of rugby, and as a result we love SA Sports Illustrated. Over the past few years it has become an annual tradition for Sports Illustrated to devote its February edition almost entirely to Super Rugby, the southern hemisphere’s biggest and best-loved provincial rugby competition.
February 2012 is no different. This [...]

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Art In Public Spaces Puts Cape Town In The Spotlight For March 2012

Art In Public Spaces Puts Cape Town In The Spotlight For March 2012

The Africa Centre’s, Infecting The City Public Arts Festival, will explode on to the streets and public spaces of Cape Town for the fifth time from the 5th to the 10th March 2012.
Infecting The City is by far the largest and most diverse annual public arts festival in South Africa. This year, celebrated local and [...]

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The End Of The Year Is Here: 20 Relaxation Tips From Nature

The End Of The Year Is Here: 20 Relaxation Tips From Nature

2012 is drawing to a close. It’s time to take a breather and recharge those batteries. BUT, we know how it is – you entrepreneurs out there just don’t know how to switch off. So, in a year where biomimicry has leapt to the fore, we’re going to take a few relaxation tips from nature…
As [...]

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Enjoy Your Holiday!

Enjoy Your Holiday!

So, another year comes to a close. Ideate is closing up shop until the 9th January when our team of writer / entrepreneurs will come back from a well-deserved rest. After turbulent economic times, 2012 looks set to be a great year, and we’re looking forward with great anticipation.
Thank you to all the business [...]

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Holiday Marketing Tip: Show Gratitude

Holiday Marketing Tip: Show Gratitude

Show your gratitude to your customers during the festive season. As much as it’s been a rough year for a number of businesses, the best way to put positive energy out there is be grateful for the customers that have supported you.
Make up a small hamper, and send it on to your best/most [...]

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New Restaurant Booking Site Launched In Cape Town

New Restaurant Booking Site Launched In Cape Town

The launch of ‘Come Dine’, an online restaurant booking website, was announced in Cape Town this week. The site aims to give Capetonians access to +450 restaurants all at a click of a button. The website gives visitors the chance to browse all options available to them, as well as the ability to book a [...]

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Who’s The Best Salesperson In South Africa?

Who’s The Best Salesperson In South Africa?

Sales, despite being a key part of an organisation, is often not celebrated for this fact. In order to highlight the hard work done by those in sales positions, Groupon South Africa and 2oceansvibe are hosting the Sales Master 2012 awards. The awards will give young salesmen and women the chance to audition and demonstrate [...]

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Celebrate South Africa: Jeremy Loops

Celebrate South Africa: Jeremy Loops

We have some pretty insane skills in South Africa. One such example is the supremely talented Jeremy Loops, musician, songwriter, performer and singer. Loops would be annoying if he weren’t so good. His music seems so effortlessly catchy and uplifting that you can’t help feeling a little jealous of his abilities.
Check out his video for the song [...]

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