Website: www.fm.co.za

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Avusa Community Papers

Avusa Community Newspapers publishes nine weekly titles comprising East Cape Agri, Ilizwi, Algoa Sun, The Rep, Go! & Express, Grahamstown this week, Our Times, Talk of the Town and The Mercury. These publications serve communities from Port St Johns to Jeffreys Bay and have a circulation of 371 000 and an estimated readership of nearly 700 000 readers every week.

Eastern Cape: Regional Overview

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The Herald

The Herald is a major morning daily newspaper and market leader in Port Elizabeth and the western region of the Eastern Cape.

The editorial mix is a blend of local, national and international news and features and its supplements include La Femme, Motoring, and TGIF.

Fifty Eighty percent of the Herald's readers are in the 7 -10 LSM bracket.

Readership: 194 000
Circulation: 27 557

Advertising: Ashley Poobalan Tel: 041 504 7336
National Advertising: Debbie Sparrow Tel: 011 280 3555 Email: sparrowd@avusa.co.za
Managing Editor: Jethro Goko
Subscriptions: 0800 4222 44
Website: www.theherald.co.za
E-mail: theherald@ avusa.co.za
Rate card: Eastern Cape newspapers 2009 ratecard (PDF) 4.40 MB

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Weekend Post

The Weekend Post is the weekend market leader in the Eastern Cape.

Its editorial content is a successful blend of award-winning exclusives, news and features, with a strong focus on leisure and lifestyle content in keeping with the latest trends. The paper aims to be uplifting, motivating and aspirational. Apart from breaking big local news stories, Weekend Post endeavours to take readers behind the scenes in important national and international issues, and to introduce readers to the main players in these events. Seventy percent of its readers are in the 7 -10 LSM bracket.

Supplements: My Weekend , Classified Post and Weekend Property.

Readership: 154 000
Circulation: 28 446
Advertising: Ashley Poobalan Tel: 041 504 7336 Email: poobalana@avusa.co.za
National advertising: Megan Keene Tel: 011 280 3231 Email: keenem@sundaytimes.co.za
Managing Editor: Jethro Goko
Subscriptions: 0800 4222 44
Website: www.weekendpost.co.za
E-mail: weekend@avusa.co.za
Rate card: Eastern Cape newspapers 2009 ratecard (PDF) 3.34 MB

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Daily Dispatch

The Daily Dispatch is the Eastern Cape's biggest selling daily newspaper with a circulation area covering a vast geographical area in the east of the province. It stretches from the Kowie River in Port Alfred though to Aliwal North on the Orange River and all the way down to the KwaZulu border.

Readers are young, black, ambitious and of the up-and-coming generation, while established readers are older, white and wealthier. All are fiercely loyal and trust the information carried six days a week. A Xhosa and English supplement appears on Wednesdays.

73% of its readers fall within LSM 4-8

Readership: 226 000
Circulation: 33 535

Advertising: Liesl Elias
Editor: Andrew Trench
Contact number: 043-7022000
Subscriptions: 043- 7022168 / 2239
E-mail: eledit@iafrica.com
Website: www.dispatch.co.za
Rate card: Eastern Cape newspapers 2009 ratecard (PDF) 4.66 MB

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Saturday Dispatch

Saturday Dispatch carries a fine blend of news and featues, with a strong focus on lifestyle and leisure content. The paper also covers sport and property which readers find valuable. Readers are loyal, trust the paper and 67% fall in the 25 to 49 age group. Like it's daily sister, Saturday Dispatch is dominant in the East London metropolis.

Readership: 114 000

Circulation: 24 431

Advertising: Liesl Elias
Editor: Andrew Trench
Contact number: 043-7022000
Subscriptions: 043- 7022168 / 2239
E-mail: eledit@iafrica.com
Website: www.dispatch.co.za
Rate card: Eastern Cape newspapers 2008 ratecard (PDF) 4.66 MB

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Algoa Sun

Distributed every Thursday in the Port Elizabeth metropolis and Uitenhage. Editorial covers community news, local council and property matters, and the interests of local societies and associations. Algoa Sun's readers are older, more responsible and settled.

Readership: 164 000
Circulation: 76 154
Advertising: Mauneen Charter
Contact number: 046 624 4356
E-mail: mcharter@avusa.co.za
Rate card: Avusa Community Newspapers 2009 rate card (PDF)

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Go! & Express

This free weekly newspaper is delivered to homes in East London, Beacon Bay and Gonubie every Thursday. Content focuses on community and school news, what's on in the area, and local wining and dining. The tone is fun and entertaining.

Readership: 92 000
Circulation: 30 096
Advertising: Mauneen Charter
Contact number: 046 624 4356
E-mail: mcharter@avusa.co.za
Rate card: Avusa Community Newspapers 2009 rate card (PDF)

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Ilizwi

The tabloid is published in English and Xhosa. As its name implies, it is a community voice and readers are encouraged to express their views in its pages. The paper keeps readers informed of local events in the area and also covers news, politics, church news, women's issues, sport and other pertinent issues. Ilizwi's readers are family and community oriented, with a strong cultural focus.

Readership: 60 000
Circulation: 22 900
Advertising: Mauneen Charter
Contact number: 046 624 4356
E-mail: mcharter@avusa.co.za
Rate card: Avusa Community Newspapers 2009 rate card (PDF)

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Our Times

This weekly newspaper is for sale every Thursday in the Tsitsikamma region. This is the wealthiest country region in SA, with the fastest growing economy. Content is apolitical and covers council affairs, crime and human interest stories, as well as general news, finance, fashion and sport - surfing in particular. It also carries a monthly women's interest supplement.

Readership: 30 000
Circulation: 3 976
Advertising: Mauneen Charter
Contact number: 046 624 4356
E-mail: mcharter@avusa.co.za
Rate card: Avusa Community Newspapers 2009 rate card (PDF)

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Talk of the Town

This weekly tabloid is available for sale every Friday in the Port Alfred area. Talk of the Town is essentially a "hard news" bearer, covering council affairs, crime and human interest stories in the area. It also allocates space to local school news, entertainment, motoring, general sport, surfing, golf, finance and other pertinent local news.

Readership: 15 000
Circulation: 2 777
Advertising: Mauneen Charter
Contact number: 046 624 4356
E-mail: mcharter@avusa.co.za
Rate card: Avusa Community Newspapers 2009 rate card (PDF)

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The Rep

The Rep is available for sale every Friday in Queenstown and its surrounding areas. The paper is one of SA's oldest, and is firmly entrenched in the lucrative farming and business areas in and around Queenstown. It's readers are predominantly black businessmen and property owners. Second- and third-generation farmers also make up a large segment of readership. The papers editorial focuses on "hard news" pertinent to the area, and includes social and community news.

Readership: 35 000
Circulation: 5 466
Advertising: Mauneen Charter
Contact number: 046 624 4356
E-mail: mcharter@avusa.co.za
Rate card: Avusa Community Newspapers 2009 rate card (PDF)

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South African Home Owner

SA Home Owner is a glossy format reference work for South African homeowners planning to build or renovate their homes. Showcasing dream South African homes, the magazine puts its upper income readers in touch with leading suppliers, while offering a wealth of décor and other home-related ideas. With an increased frequency from six to eleven issues a year, SA Home Owner has established itself as one of the fastest-growing publications in this market.

Managing Editor: Joy Capon
Email: caponj@avusa.co.za
Phone: 27 11 280 5897

Deputy Managing Editor: Kerry Hayes
Email: hayesk@avusa.co.za
Phone: 27 11 280 5288
Rate Card: 2009 Rates

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South African Home Owner National Buyers Guide

The SA Home Owner Buyer’s Guide is a reference work for South African home owners planning to build or renovate their homes, and puts its upper-income readers in touch with leading suppliers across the country. Products and services are classified nationally according to region.

The 2008/9 edition will feature Interior & Exterior Products & Services, Professionals and Profiles of Leading Companies.

The SA Home Owner Buyer’s Guide 2008/9 will be on sale in bookstores and newsagents across South Africa, and will retail at an accessible R39,95.

To advertise or for more information please contact:

Sales Consultant: Mary Shaw
Email: shawm@avusa.co.za
Cell: 27 72 408 8284
Phone: 27 11 280 5485
Rate Card: 2008 Rates

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Longevity

Longevity provides cutting edge information on all aspects of well being with a dedicated scientifically researched health focus. Longevity encourages readers to take responsibility for, and nurture, their most precious asset - themselves and their families.

Editor: Sonya Naude
Email: naudes@avusa.co.za
Phone: 27 11 280 5418
Rate Card: 2007 Rates

National Sales Manager: Fay Graham-Parker
Email: fay@longevitymag.co.za
Phone: 27 11 280 3408
Fax: 27 11 328 2459 or 011 280 5490
Rate Card: 2007 Rates

Marketing Manager: Judiet Barnes
Email: judiet@longevitymag.co.za
Phone: 27 84 701 1717
Rate Card: 2007 Rates

Business Manager: Sally Hudson
Email: hudsons@avusa.co.za
Phone: 011 280 5433 / 5536
Website: www.longevity.co.za

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Elle

South Africa's only fashion and beauty magazine, ELLE targets fashion conscious, independent minded women aged 16 to 49. ELLE's unique positioning enables advertisers to talk to over 385 000 South African women who love to shop (AMPS 2003). The magazine has successfully attracted a 58% black readership which closely reflects the unique South African demographic.

Editor: Jackie Burger
Email: jackieb@avusa.co.za
Phone: 27 21 488 1726

Sales and Marketing: Christell Bisett
Email: christell@ellemag.co.za
Phone: 27 11 280 5480
Website: www.ellemagazine.co.za
Rate Card: 2009 Rates

Business Manager: Sally Hudson
Email: hudsons@avusa.co.za
Phone: 011 280 5433 / 5536
Website: www.elle.co.za

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Elle Decoration

ELLE DECORATION has a distinctive spirit, one that is beautiful, useful and easily accessible. Its glossy pages captivate with inspirational decor, design, art, architecture, homes and entertaining presented in a well-researched, easy-to-navigate and visually inspiring environment. This sets us apart as a magazine for discerning readers and advertisers alike

Editor: Karen Roos
Email: karen@elledecomag.co.za
Phone: (021) 488-1700 (reception)
Website: www.elledecoration.co.za

Sales Manager: Kirsten Laurings
Email: kirstenl@avusa.co.za
Phone: (011) 467-0389
Fax: (011) 328-2619
Website: www.elledecoration.co.za

Marketing Manager: Lauren Terras
Email: lauren@goactive8.com
Cell: 082-785-2644
Fax: 086-568-4323
Website: www.elledecoration.co.za

Business Manager: Sally Hudson
Email: hudsons@avusa.co.za
Phone: 011 280 5433 / 5536
Website: www.elledecoration.co.za

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The Professions & Projects Register

The Professions & Projects Register is published annually and is a complete directory of listings and advertisements for the entire built environment in southern Africa. It is a marketing tool within its own environment and also to overseas-based industry giants looking for South African business partners for developments and projects.

The Professions & Projects Register has been published for the past 22 - 23 years and serves as the ideal platform to showcase completed projects and those still under construction.

To advertise or for more information please contact:

Sales Consultant: Mary Shaw
Email: shawm@avusa.co.za
Cell: 27 72 408 8284
Phone: 27 11 280 5485
Rate Card: 2009 Rates

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SoccerLife

SoccerLife, the first international male soccer/lifestyle magazine to be launched in South Africa, in association with FourFourTwo, the No1 selling soccer magazine in the U.K. Soccer is showbiz on a scale from local to global where the fans aren't passive consumers but passionate participants. SoccerLife is the only magazine in SA that truly reflects the game in all its extremes. Soccerlife FourFourTwo is being published alternate monthly as a glossy up-market title.

Editor: Rafora Rangongo
Email: RangongoR@sundaytimes.co.za
Website: wwww.soccerlife.co.za
Rate card: Soccer Life 2007

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Avocado

Avocado / Avokado is an exciting, fresh new publication focusing on the world of culinary delights and all things pertaining to food. Published alternate monthly, this consumer title will offer readers a mouthwatering bouquet of recipes, ideas, feature articles and information about food and food-related topics. The magazine is published in both English (Avocado) and Afrikaans (Avokado).

Editor: Sasha Zambetti
Tel: 011 280 5787
Email: zambettis@avusa.co.za
Rate Card: 2007 Rates

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Site & Road

Site & Road links buyers of new and used equipment with sellers and dealers. Trucks, LDVs, trailers, spares, plant, machinery, equipment. Whatever the hardware of your business, when you need to buy it, trade it or sell it, Site and Road is the vehicle. Site and Road reaches more than 5000 users and buyers.

Contact: Estelle Kerrane
Tel: 011 280 5736
Email: kerranee@avusa.co.za

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SA Mining

SA Mining examines every facet of the mining business within Southern Africa. It covers technological developments in mining and equipment. It also reports on new legislation, working practice, black economic empowerment and the financial perspective. SA Mining follows trends in commodity prices, exchange-rate variations and cost-saving initiatives and it explores developments down the beneficiation chain as mines protect and develop the markets for their products.

SA Mining covers financial news, product and equipment news, economic factors, empowerment deals, mine announcements and legislative changes. Articles include reporting and informed commentary. Each issue contains briefs in Stope Talk, Trade Talk and Africa and World round-ups.

Contact: Gail Mortinson
Tel: 011 280 5369
Email: mortinsong@avusa.co.za
Website: www.samining.co.za

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Built

Built Magazine creates greater awareness to our readers about the latest projects, products and services and events within the building industry. Built Magazine primarily targets the four major sectors within the built industry: Architecture, Construction, Green industry and Interior design

Built Magazines readers include - Building contractors, Designers and decorators, Property developers, Landscape architects, Engineers, Suppliers of products and services to the built industry, Architects & specifiers Government departments

Contact: Evelyn Nkutha
Tel: 011 280 5894
Email: nkuthae@avusa.co.za

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Stuff

Stuff is a magazine about technology, but it’s more about how a product looks and how it fits into the reader’s life, than about the mechanics of ‘what's going on inside the product’. Stuff is about the excitement of shopping, the joy of finding the best deal and the thrill of opening the box. Stuff is the iMAC of magazines: beautifully designed, simple to use and uniquely desirable.

Editor: Toby Shapshak
Phone: 011 280 3403
Sales and Marketing: Marilize Hay
Phone: 011 280 5681
Rate Card: 2009 Rates



Business Manager: Sally Hudson
Email: hudsons@avusa.co.za
Phone: 011 280 5433 / 5536

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Mims

MIMS is South Africa's most well known, credible medical reference publisher, with over 45 years' experience.

The division publishes mainly medicines information and treatment guidelines/protocols, targeted at GPs, specialists, pharmacists and nurses. It also supplies the veterinary industry with relevant publications.

Core publications consist of the monthly MIMS and the annual MIMS Desk Reference (MDR) - both of which provide the user with detailed information on most medicines available for use in South Africa. Both publications are available in print format as well as in the newly launched digital e-mims. Core products are available on an annual subscription basis.

Other regular publications include Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Disease Review, Primary Care, Guide to OTC Products, Index of Veterinary Specialities (IDR) and Complementary Desk Reference.

Contacts:

Business Manager: Silke Friedrich
Email: friedrichs@avusa.co.za
Tel: 011 280-5858

Managing Editor: Kathleen Webb
Email: webbk@avusa.co.za
Tel: 011 280-5852

Subscriptions & Marketing Manager: Riette van Niekerk
Email: vanniekerkr@avusa.co.za
Tel: 011 280-5856

Sales Executive: Loren Chimes
Email: chimesl@avusa.co.za
Cell: 083 489 5558

Sales Executive: Barbara Milroy
Email: bmilroy@iafrica.co.za
Cell: 082 770 7757

Rate card: MIMS 2008
Rate card: MIMS Desk Reference (MDR) 2008
Rate card: e-mims: Contact the above sales executives

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The Home Show

The Home Show was launched in 2006, with subsequent shows in 2007 and 2008. The Home Show is unique on the South African exhibition circuit, offering visitors a selection of products and services that are intrinsic to the process of becoming a home owner in South Africa. This process can be overwhelming and fraught with complications and pitfalls, but exhibitors at The Home Show will offer everything that visitors embarking on this journey could possibly want or need.

The dates for The Home Show 2009 will be posted here soon!

Tel: 011 280 5192

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Summit TV

SUMMIT is South Africa's leading business TV channel. Since launching in March 1999, it's become compulsory viewing for the country's business leaders and decision makers. It is broadcast on Channel 412 on DStv and is available in 1 500 000 households across Southern Africa. Most of these are in South Africa, though Summit is watched as far north as Zambia.

Summit is owned by the African Business Channel (ABC), the TV and radio wing of BDFM Media (publisher of Business Day and the Financial Mail). BDFM is a joint venture between Avusa and UK group Pearson, which owns the Financial Times. One of Summit's strengths is its access to the news gathering resources of both these publications.

Contact
Tel: 011 280 3017
Fax: 011 280 5585
Info: Contact Summit
Advertise: Advertising
Website: www.summit.co.za

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I-Net Bridge

SA's leading electronic provider of data, news and applications to the professional investment community and corporate market

Contact: I-Net Bridge
Website: www.inet.co.za

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CareerJunction

The #1 online recruitment service in SA

Contact: CareerJunction, tel: +27 21 686 6820
Website: www.careerjunction.co.za

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Amorphous Corporate

Amorphous Corporate assist blue-chip companies to manage their digital corporate communications - whether in the investor space, internal communications or digital marketing arena - our experienced team is able to offer our clients communication solutions that deliver.

For more information, please contact:

Jeanine Rademan
Joint managing director
Email: jeanine@amorphouscorporate.net

Lynn Halberstadt
Joint managing director
Email: lynn@amorphouscorporate.net

Website: www.amorphouscorporate.net

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Picasso Headline

Picasso Headline publishes a diverse range of magazines and journals in association with leading South African and international organisations. Through expertise in project management, editorial and design functions, Picasso Headline is able to produce custom publishing for any organisation, and through its skills in media sales, Picasso Headline is able to act as a media sales partner.

For more information, please contact:

Telephone: +27 21 469 2400
Fax: +27 21 462 1124
Email: info@picasso.co.za
Website: www.picasso.co.za

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