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For the first time in the show’s 20-year history, China is the official partner of the Southern African International Trade Exhibition. Announcing this partnership, Zhigang Lei, First Secretary (Economic and Commercial Office) at the China Embassy said that the partnership offers excitin ...


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Vaal Triangle engineering company, Enserve, celebrated the launch of its new factory facility in Sasolburg on Friday, 31 May. The newly-constructed workshop now combines the pump reconditioning, valve reconditioning and valve manufacturing divisions which were, until recently, spread across th ...


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Annual Rally to Read initiative reaches out to rural schools with limited resources

It was an intricate balance between structured educational upliftment, excellent planning an ...


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As the cold weather sets in, with it comes a new opportunity to rebalance our bodies and take advantage of the abundance of detoxifying seasonal foods.


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G&G Productions, a South African event production company best known for hosting the country’s largest youth festival, 4U Rage Festival, is giving back through an exciting initiative for matric learners; the Rage For Good 2013 Campaign. The campaign sets out to find a school that no ...


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June is Men’s Health Month and Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS) encourages all its male members, and all South African men to join the growing movement towards healthy living and wellness, ensuring a better quality of life and longevity.


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Keeping your PR in-house: what you will need
Perhaps your business has reviewed the relationship with its PR agency and decided that it is time to go in-house. Or maybe you are a start-up firm, unwilling to throw its hard earned cash at a PR agency. Either way, if you are taking the public relations bull by the horns there are a few things you will need to have at your disposal.
Hiring a PR agency: the advantages
On top of every other function that you need to perform within your business, do you really have the time and resources to function as your own PR as well? Chances are, you don’t. Today we look at the benefits of hiring a PR agency as opposed to handling all your PR yourself.
For the first time in the show’s 20-year history, China is the official partner of the Southern African International Trade Exhibition. Announcing this partnership, Zhigang Lei, First Secretary (Economic and Commercial Office) at the China Embassy said that the partnership offers exciting opportunities for both Chinese and local companies.
Vaal Triangle engineering company, Enserve, celebrated the launch of its new factory facility in Sasolburg on Friday, 31 May. The newly-constructed workshop now combines the pump reconditioning, valve reconditioning and valve manufacturing divisions which were, until recently, spread across the Vaal Triangle into one super facility, all under one roof.
Urban Espresso: challenging PR boundaries
“As soon as one becomes complacent, one starts to settle for mediocrity, never looking to challenge oneself.” Strong words spoken by Gabbi Brondani, they have an added edge when directed at the local PR industry. However, it can be argued that such words need to be voiced if one wants to challenge the way that PR is traditionally practiced.
Butter Knife PR: injecting a little passion into the industry
“Anyone can start their own business, but not everyone will succeed,” notes Marisa Logan. It’s a true statement, and especially so if one is referring to the local PR industry. With over 500 agencies across the country, it’s difficult to see the logic in starting another one. Unless, of course, your agency promises to offer something different.
Positive Dialogue Communications, a specialist Public Relations and Social Media consultancy based in Cape Town, has been awarded the Bookmarks Awards campaign. The Bookmarks Awards serves to recognise and reward excellence in online publishing and digital marketing in the South African market, judged against international benchmarks.
BusinessIntelligent, a South African provider of business intelligence and application development solutions, has appointed integrated communications firm marcusbrewster as its PR agency of record.
Marion Marais joins Boomtown
Working from the company’s Port Elizabeth office, Marion Marais will handle the public relations for its retained clients, which can be counted as Cacadu District, First Choice, House of York and MX well as PR projects.
DJ Shimza joins Channel O
Two young South Africans have joined the line-up of two of the country’s hottest youth entertainment channels. Denise Kopano Zimba who has been named as the latest Vuzu presenter, joining the likes of Lalla Hirayama, Thomas Gumede, Dineo Moeketsi, Fred Kayembe and Siyabonga Ngwekazi at the popular entertainment channel.
Greater Than launches in Johannesburg with Janine Lloyd at the helm
Greater Than, the award winning PR and Communications agency headed up by Galia Kerbel, has launched in Johannesburg with industry veteran, Janine Lloyd, at the helm. These two PR powerhouses join forces with a combined 43 years’ experience in the industry, bringing their breadth and depth of expertise to the PR industry.
FleishmanHillard unveils a new brand platform, tagline and logo
Long recognised around the world for excellence in public relations, reputation management and digital and social media communications, FleishmanHillard has redefined the boundaries of traditional public relations by becoming channel agnostic. Able to solve client business problems by working across paid, earned, shared and owned (PESO) media channels.
Developing an effective presence online
It can be said that in order to truly be successful in today’s world of business, it is essential to develop a considerable online presence. So says Livewired PR MD, Lucinda Boddy.
After 15 years of working in the field of internal communications/internal marketing, I have realised that companies are just spending more and more money on the critical task of getting their employees to know, believe and understand their business and its objectives. So says founder of Grace Consulting, Grace Harding

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