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Welcome to the latest Publicity Update newsletter.
Top stories making headlines this week include: Caxton CTP Publishers and Printers has been named as a media partner for the upcoming World Retail Congress in London; the Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo will show the way forward for aspiring entrepreneurs; and Ingrid Lotze has been announced as the new MD of marcusbrewster.
In this week's editorial desk article, Artwell Nwaila takes a look at how you should handle a PR crisis when living in a digital world.
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Publicity and CSI news |  | Dell South Africa partners with Christel House to help develop literate communities
On Tuesday, 7 August Dell South Africa participated in a handover event with Christel House South Africa. The school aims to break the cycle of poverty by equipping learners with tools to build a life of dignity, success and self-sufficiency. Click to continue
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Acsa's annual Disability Conference enters its eighth year
The theme of this year’s Airports Company South Africa Disability Conference is ‘Solutions for Delivery to People with Disabilities’ and will focus on real benefits for people with disabilities in South Africa. Click to continue
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 | FNB Whisky Live Festival celebrates its 10th year this year
Showcasing whiskies from all around the world, the FNB Whisky Live Festival is the largest, whisky and lifestyle event of its kind and attracts more visitors than any other whisky festival globally. Click to continue
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CATHSSETA joins SETE Conference as naming sponsors
CATHSSETA (Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports Sector Education and Training Authority) have recently joined this year’s Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference as naming sponsors. Click to continue
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 | Pitch & Polish Workshop visits Port Elizabeth and the Eastcape Training Centre
Eastcape Training Centre in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, began with what has become customary rain for this year’s events, yet nearly 160 dedicated entrepreneurs showed up at the Port Elizabeth Pitch & Polish workshop. Click to continue
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Caxton CTP Publishers & Printers partners with 2012 World Retail Congress
The World Retail Congress, which takes place at the ExCeL Centre in London from 19 to 21 September has confirmed Caxton CTP Publishers & Printers as one of its media partners. Click to continue
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 | Bidvest Unity Walk exceeds the expectations of organisers
Sunday, 12 August saw over 50 400 Bidvest employees and their families uniting across three cities on what was a memorable day in South African history, as they walked for wheelchairs in the Bidvest Unity Walk 2012. Click to continue
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Randlords to partner with TNF to host the Fighting AIDS Beautifully gala dinner
Joburg’s premiere rooftop lounge, Randlords will this year partner with The Ntshulisa Foundation (TNF) and Footsoldiers to host the annual FAB (Fighting AIDS Beautifully) gala dinner, held to raise funds for the TNF projects and raise awareness on the plight of HIV and AIDS orphans in South Africa. Click to continue
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 | Inaugural BT Africa Expo Conference and Awards to be held in September
Future Group in association with headline sponsor, MasterCard and corporate partners, City Lodge, Gautrain, ExecuJet, Delta Air Lines, Europcar, DHL, Travelport, Sun International and American Express Travel services, will be hosting the inaugural BT Africa Expo Conference and Awards at the Sandton Convention Centre on 6 and 7 September. Click to continue
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|  | Ster-Kinekor Theatres hosts a charity screening at The Zone in Rosebank
An outing filled with wonder and excitement, 50 children attended a charity screening at Ster-Kinekor Theatres at The Zone in Rosebank on Sunday 4 August. Click to continue
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 | Fishgate Advertising announces the launch of its own PR division
While the question ‘What do PR and advertising have in common?’, might have most stumped, Fishgate has the answer – everything. Click to continue
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 | ABI launches the School Recycling Programme
Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI), the soft drink division of South African Breweries (SAB) launched the School Recycling Programme, where a total of 120 Primary Schools within ABI territories will participate. Click to continue
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 | Chillibush marks its fourteenth year with new branding and strategic appointments
Through-the-line communications agency Chillibush marked it’s fourteenth successful year with fresh new branding, strategic appointments and new shareholders at a senior level in both the advertising and PR businesses, part of the agency’s strategy to remain a management-owned business and instil true passion and accountability. Click to continue
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Getaway Show celebrates 20 years this spring!
The Gauteng Getaway Show, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Click to continue
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 | It's almost time again for the Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk
The annual Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk is happening on Sunday, 26 August and each walker will feed 18 children through their R35 entry fee. Click to continue
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Women take to the streets as part of Virgin Active's 'She Walks' campaign
Scores of women took to the streets of Gauteng on Saturday, 11 August walking from Midrand to Woodmead as part of the Virgin Active ‘She Walks’ campaign. ‘She Walks’ is an event dedicated to educating women and young girls about the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle and correct weight management. Click to continue
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Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo to show the way for aspiring entrepreneurs
August is a month to celebrate the successes, contributions and role of women in our society, historically and through the present day. Yet, when it comes to owning and running their own business, many women are not convinced that they’re cut out for it. Click to continue
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It's almost time again for the Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition
Africa’s foremost music industry event, the Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition, takes place from 5 to 7 September in Newtown, Johannesburg at the Sci Bono Discovery Centre. Click to continue
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From the editorial desk ... |  | Handling a PR crisis in the digital world
Today's digital age has opened up amazing opportunities for PR professionals to reach a wider audience. It has also created a platform for anyone, which is not always a good thing. This week, Artwell Nwaila takes a look at handling PR crises in a digital world. Click to continue
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There are certainly situations where a PR agency finds itself out of sync with its clients PR needs. This problem can be quite easily ironed out by a meeting between the client and PR. However, sometimes a meeting is not the solution. Instead, a change of PR agency is the only thing that will help.
Last week, I wrote about how to pitch to the media. This week, it’s the opposite – what one shouldn’t do. It’s a piece that can, at times, feel like a bit of a whine. However, the advice in this article will go a long way to ensure that not only will your press releases get published but also that you build meaningful relationships with the journalists.
Around 100 cyclists gathered at the Southern Sun Waterfront hotel at 04:00 before the Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, gave them final words of encouragement as they set off to Franschhoek on the first leg of the 2013 Unogwaja Challenge.
This winter will see the return of the 15th biennial KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition to Durban. The event is set to take place between Tuesday, 23 and Friday, 26 July and will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre.
“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.
This September the Shared History Festival is back and ready to captivate and entertain the South African public for the 6th year in a row. An essential part of the annual Joburg Arts Alive International Festival, Shared History promises to showcase the finest that India has to offer between 8 and 22 September.
Luxury travel, wine and lifestyle perception management consultancy, Manley Communications has announced their appointment by KitchenAid brand for Sub-Saharan Africa and African Islands with immediate effect.
Integrated PR firm, marcusbrewster, has been appointed to manage all publicity, sponsorship and communication services for Shimmy Beach Club’s participation in The Global Party 2013 (TGP), an international charity fundraiser.
Gullan&Gullan recently made the strategic decision to expand its Public Relations offering with its fusion of traditional and web PR by ensuring a strong online presence to complement offline outputs.
Nicita October has been promoted to account executive at integrated PR firm, marcusbrewster. This is her second promotion since commencing her PR internship in the firm’s Cape Town office in 2011.
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.
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.
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
Target Media is a web-based media directory, which provides accurate and up-to-date information about the media in South Africa 
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