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Welcome to the latest Publicity Update newsletter.
Top stories making headlines this week include: Kaelo Engage supports 'take a girl child to work' day; Shamwari Group supports The People’s Lion initiative; and the Yellow Pages wants you to recycle your outdated print directories.
For a more in-depth read, skip to Christine Greyvenstein's feedback on the Sandown Motor Holdings Group putting its weight behind South Africa National Parks (SANParks) and its anti-rhino poaching efforts by donating a brand new Jeep Sahara Unlimited to the organisation’s Honorary Rangers initiative.
In this week's editorial desk article, Leigh Andrews investigates what to do when information leaks early.
Remember that you can contact the Updates team on updates@newsclip.co.za, follow our Twitter feed or join our Facebook page. We'd love to hear from you.
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Step up to protect the invisible children of South Africa
Children with disabilities who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the ones who live on the fringe of society, are the most vulnerable and exposed. As we recently commemorated Child Protection Week from 28 May to 3 June, the need to raise awareness of these ‘invisible children’ is at an all-time high, with an estimated 293 000 to 346 000 children with disabilities in South Africa, according to the World Health Organisation. Click to continue
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 | Jacaranda FM raises R1.5-million and ensures that more than 30 000 sleep warmer this winter
Jacaranda FM has raised more than R1.5-million during the Winter Warmer corporate challenge in association with Ingram's. Click to continue
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Get a Life winner grabs the chance of a lifetime
Billy Willemse of Kraaifontein was the winner of a brand new, fully furnished two-bedroom apartment in Buh-Rein Estate as well as a brand new Hyundai i20, courtesy of 94.5Kfm and MSP Developments. Click to continue
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Coco Reinarhz’ pizza gets celebrity chef challenge off to a record-breaking start
The 2012 Col’Cacchio Pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series kicked off in May with Jackie Cameron’s Carpe Funghi pizza delight. Pizza sales to date have set a new record for the series – over 10 000 Carpe Funghi pizzas sold in May translates to R50 000 already raised for the Children’s Hospital Trust. Click to continue
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Vodacom opens SMS lines to support the Vodacom Bulls ‘get your pink on’ campaign
Vodacom has opened its SMS donation line to help the Vodacom Bulls raise funds for the ‘get your pink on’ campaign in the fight against cancer. Vodacom customers can SMS donations from R10 to R200 to 30100. Click to continue
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The Glass Recycling Company greens by design with Springleap.com
Glass and design go hand-in-hand. With this in mind, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) collaborated with online design community Springleap.com to host a T-shirt design contest. Click to continue
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Gardens Centre hosts fund-raising book sale for Wola Nani
Gardens Shopping Centre hosted a ten-day book sale from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 6 June in aid of Western Cape NGO Wola Nani. Click to continue
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PRISA's national conference focuses on the power of public relations
PRISA’s annual conference features the latest trends in public relations and communication management, both globally and locally. The conference takes place from 11 to 12 June at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton. Click to continue
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Yellow Pages want you to recycle your outdated print directories
A healthy environment is everyone’s responsibility. That’s why Trudon, publisher of the Yellow Pages, is encouraging users to recycle their old print directories. Click to continue
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| Kaelo Engage supports 'take a girl child to work' day
Sandton-based PR and communication agency Kaelo Engage invited Hlengiwe Sithole, a grade 8 learner from Mncube High School in Soweto, for an educational day of learning and mentorship as part of the Cell C initiative 'take a girl child to work' day. Click to continue
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Shamwari Group supports The People’s Lion initiative
Shamwari Group, one of the main sponsors of the Pride of Cape Town, is supporting the People’s Lion initiative. This is an opportunity for every member of the public to take part in Pride of Cape Town, set to launch early next year. Click to continue
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World trade trends at SAITEX 2012
“One of the most significant trends in business today is a growing interest in Africa,” says John Thomson, managing director of Exhibition Management Services, organisers of the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX). Click to continue
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 | Stadium Management South Africa joins forces with African Community Feeding Scheme on World Hunger Day
Stadium Management SA and the African Community Feeding Scheme put smiles on the faces of 1 200 learners from Thembelihle and Enkolweni Primary Schools by providing a soup and bread breakfast. The initiative formed part of a World Hunger Day awareness drive on 28 May. Click to continue
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MamaMagic’s 20th is its most successful yet
For the last eight years, the MamaMagic baby expo has grown in visitor numbers. This May, the exhibition celebrated its 20th expo and once again proved why it keeps delivering the best to its loyal and valuable exhibitors. Click to continue
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Mother-daughter indulgent day with dermalogica and Good Housekeeping
On Saturday, 19 May, dermalogica and Good Housekeeping offered moms and daughters the opportunity to discover the secret to keeping skin looking beautiful and healthy. Click to continue
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 | SANParks receives a Jeep for its anti-rhino poaching patrols
In an effort to contribute to the fight against rhino poaching, Sandown Motor Holdings Group has sponsored a brand new Jeep Sahara Unlimited 3.6 V6 valued at approximately R450 000 to SANParks. Click to continue
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 | Fighting for a greener, more sustainable future
Fresh off the back of the COP17 Climate Change Conference hosted in Durban last year, environmental issues are now at top of mind and part of the agenda. The Miss Earth South Africa in association with Consol celebrates 10 years of environmental advocacy this year. Part of the programme is focused on developing young women and children in this space. Click to continue
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| New accounts |
 | The PR Collective lands Natalie Chapman account
The PR Collective has announced that it has added the musician and actor Natalie Chapman to its growing list of clients. The Johannesburg-based company offers a full range of public relations and communication services, including strategic brand communication, reputation management, media relations, events, new/social media strategy, profiling, translating, professional writing and media analysis. Click to continue
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| Splash PR signs with SUSPI
The Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) has appointed Cape Town-based Splash PR and Media Consultants to represent them on their journey to recognition as a world-leading sports centre. Click to continue
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 | CSA appointed by Artscape's BIG TIME! Project
Communication Services Africa, the communication strategist division of Celebrity Services Africa (C.S.A.), has been appointed to manage the full communication strategy for the Artscape BIG TIME! project, a cross-cultural music exchange between South Africa and France. Click to continue
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 | Jeep helps SANParks rev up its anti-rhino poaching efforts
The Sandown Motor Holdings Group put its weight behind South Africa National Parks (SANParks) and its anti-rhino poaching efforts with the donation of a brand new Jeep Sahara Unlimited to the organisation’s Honorary Rangers initiative on 29 May. Christine Greyvenstein attended the handover event and reports back. Click to continue
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What to do when information leaks early
Crisis communications is an important aspect of the publicity and public relations industry, but what do you do when your own information is leaked to the media too early or if the media disregards an information embargo? This week, Leigh Andrews finds out more. Click to continue
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