Competitions

Win Big with the Indiemode Glamour Competition

29 January, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

There are precious few occasions where you have the chance to be fashionable and to win something. In most cases, you tend to spend more money than you have in the pursuit that perfect look and end up looking great, but with empty pockets. Today, things are a little different thanks to Indiemode. Indiemode is one of the hottest online ladies fashion stores. It is geared towards empowering South African fashion designers by providing much-needed exposure and selling their work. When browsing through it’s catalogue, customers can expect to find the finest brands, expertly chosen for their originality and quality. The majority of the products available are locally made and designed. So how does this involve you? Well, Indiemode

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Win Big at The APEX Awards 2013

8 January, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

An ‘apex’ usually refers to the peak or summit of a large and impressive structure. This year sees the term once again being used to celebrate the best of the best in South Africa’s advertising and communications industries. It’s time for the country’s brand and marketing mavericks to enter their best work in The Apex Awards 2013. The Apex Awards is presented by The Association for Communication and Advertising (ASA), in partnership with DSTV Media Sales and Millward Brown. This annual showpiece recognises the highest possible standards in the effectiveness of communication campaigns. Winning an APEX is the ultimate testament to the vital role that effective advertising and marketing communications play in business

Tagged With: Advertising, ASA, awards, communications, DSTV Media Sales, January-2013, marketing, Millward Brown, The APEX awards 2013, The Association for Communication and Advertising

Use your Cell Phone for Good at the 2013 Jozi Film Festival

10 December, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Although not as obviously photogenic as many of its brothers and sisters, Johannesburg looks great on film. Whether being invaded by aliens in District 9, robbed in Stander or just grinning in the background of those great World Cup 2010 images, Joburg is a place that lights up any screen with its unique image and infectious personality. Early next year, you have the chance to see what some of the best local filmmakers have done using Jozi as their muse, at the 2013 Jozi Film Festival. If you have a cell phone, you can do a lot more than just watch these movies… The Jozi Film Festival, along with telecommunications giant, Vodacom, has created Jozi’s first ever mobile phone film competition. This competition is open until 30

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Software tech startup? Great incentive to get ahead

15 October, 2012 by whatsupjozi Leave a Comment

Startup Knight is a competition for software based tech startups that are getting ready to start a viable business. Byte Orbit, the company behind Startup Knight, will be hosting this exciting event. A series of established organisations such as Microsoft, Nokia, Bandwidth Barn and 8ta have come on board with significant sponsorship for the winning startup. Microsoft will be providing software packages for the winning startup to run their business for 3 years as well as $60 000 worth of Azure Services. Bandwidth Barn will be providing office space for the duration of 6 months and Nokia has come on board as a product sponsor. In addition 8ta will be providing a 3G data modem loaded with their 60Gig + 60Gig offering. The grand

Tagged With: 8ta, bandwidth blog, byte orbit, cape town, Competition, microsoft, nokia, software tech startup, startup knight, whale watching

The AAA/YFM Copywriting Challenge

18 September, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

A career in the advertising industry is still one of the most exciting job prospects out there. Thanks to AAA School of Advertising and YFM, one lucky word magician has the chance to get a head start in this fast-paced and stimulating environment. It’s the AAA/YFM Copywriting Challenge. The aim of this initiative is to educate our youth about the career options available in the world of advertising. It also gives participants the chance to win a highly coveted, two-year bursary to the AAA School of Advertising, valued at over R100 000. The Copywriting Challenge is spread over 5 weeks and encourages matric pupils or those who have matriculated in the past two years, to enter. All entrants will be tasked with putting their

Tagged With: AAA school of advertising, Advertising, Competition, copywriting, Job prospects, radio, The AAA/YFM Copywriting Challenge, YFM

The You Spectacular Awards 2012

27 July, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

YOU Magazine is a reading favourite for millions. From waiting rooms and kitchens to bathrooms and airplanes, YOU is the most popular source of entertainment, gossip, features, insights and humour. This Saturday, the magazine is back with its glamorous awards night, The YOU Spectacular Awards. Being the generous people that they are, the organisers have offered to give away a few complementary tickets to the event- all you need do is answer a ridiculously easy question: Where will the YOU Spectacular Awards take place on July 28, 2012? If you can answer this, send your answer, name, email address and contact information now. This year, the YOU Spectacular Awards will once again be held at The Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways

Tagged With: johannesburg, July-2012, Montecasino, The You Spectacular Awards 2012, YOU Magazine, Zando

Strictly Street Dance Competition 2012

22 June, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Joburg and Pretoria have a unique, geographical relationship. These two major cities are just 56km’s away from one another, yet are still able to retain separate identities and strong, unique personalities. This weekend, Pretoria’s usual image of governance and international relations will change, as the Strictly Street Dance Competition comes to town. It has been said that most people fantasise about dancing in that mob street scene from the movie Fame. Although this is impossible- 1) because the film was made in 1980 and 2) if you tried it now, you would be arrested- you can still dream about dancing your heart out in a big city. This is exactly what the Strictly Street Dance Competition is about. Dancers of all

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Win Big with The Big Issue and Busabout

19 June, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

How does an all expenses paid trip through Europe, valued at R43 000 sound? Thanks to The Big Issue and Busabout, this could be yours come the end of July. The Big Issue is more than just a magazine that people try to sell you on pavements and at busy intersections. It is a tool of social commentary, transformation and empowerment for many. Add this to the efforts of Europe’s favourite bus tour company and you have the chance to win this amazing prize. The competition winner- and another lucky person of their choice- will get a 6 stops flexi trip through Europe (with 9 countries and 33 stops to choose from), plus 8 days hopping islands in Ibiza and 5 days camping in Pamplona. All airfares and taxes are covered, leaving the

Tagged With: Busabout, charity, Competition, The Big Issue

Help this man win a holiday

16 May, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

You may have noticed that this post falls under the 'competitions' category. Althougth this is not a mistake, we must point out that this competition is not the standard, winner-takes-all example. In fact, it's is a sort of third person, charity competition where you get to help someone else out for a change- and feel good about yourself in the process. Here's the deal. Oli Wright is an over-worked student who has decided that he needs a holiday. Having entered the See The World With Spar Competition, this strapping young example of manhood now stands the chance to win a four month, all expenses paid trip around the globe. On this journey he would be visiting twelve countries, on four continents,

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What’s up in Your City?

3 April, 2012 by Wassup 1 Comment

Tell us and you could win a case of Two Oceans wine! Although we enjoy nothing more than to tell you about the many events and activities that will take place in your city, here is a chance for you to do so yourself- and win! Send us the most informative and entertaining examples of an event in your area next month that nobody in your city should miss, and you could be happily swimming your way through a case of Two Oceans wine! It's quite simple: You tell us about the event in your city that you are convinced should be lighting up our sites next. If we are suitably impressed and even begin to consider changing our own plans next month, counting down the sleeps to your event like overly-excited chidren, you

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