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Week in review: Week ending 29 May 2012

Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsVodacom Bulls go pink for CancerLoftus Versfeld, the legendary fortress of the Blue Bulls Company will go pink when the home team play in their alternative very-berry coloured match kits in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the DHL Stormers. A sold out capacity crowd of 50 000 is a given which will most certainly bode well for campaign beneficiaries the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
Publicity NewsGardens Centre hosts a fund-raising book sale for Wola NaniGardens Shopping Centre will host a ten -day book sale from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 6 June in aid of Western Cape NGO, Wola Nani.
New AccountsEpic Communications secures two new accountsEpic Communications has secured two new public relations accounts in May, confirming its status as one of South Africa’s most sought-after strategic communications and PR agencies.
Editorial DeskPress release journalism: where do we draw the line?In a world where journalists increasingly rely on public relations material to form the basis of their writing, it can become difficult to distinguish between proper journalism and ‘churnalism’. Faced with situations where PR content sometimes even resembles original journalistic content, Samantha Cook asks if journalists are getting lazier or the PR industry is simply getting better.
Publicity NewsPick ‘n Pay Taste of DurbanDon’t miss the first ever Pick n Pay Taste of Durban in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum taking place at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World from Friday, 27 to Sunday 29 July.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsVodacom Bulls go pink for CancerLoftus Versfeld, the legendary fortress of the Blue Bulls Company will go pink when the home team play in their alternative very-berry coloured match kits in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the DHL Stormers. A sold out capacity crowd of 50 000 is a given which will most certainly bode well for campaign beneficiaries the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
Publicity NewsGardens Centre hosts a fund-raising book sale for Wola NaniGardens Shopping Centre will host a ten -day book sale from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 6 June in aid of Western Cape NGO, Wola Nani.
New AccountsEpic Communications secures two new accountsEpic Communications has secured two new public relations accounts in May, confirming its status as one of South Africa’s most sought-after strategic communications and PR agencies.
Editorial DeskPress release journalism: where do we draw the line?In a world where journalists increasingly rely on public relations material to form the basis of their writing, it can become difficult to distinguish between proper journalism and ‘churnalism’. Faced with situations where PR content sometimes even resembles original journalistic content, Samantha Cook asks if journalists are getting lazier or the PR industry is simply getting better.
Publicity NewsPick ‘n Pay Taste of DurbanDon’t miss the first ever Pick n Pay Taste of Durban in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum taking place at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World from Friday, 27 to Sunday 29 July.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsGE Wits heads for a Melville Koppies clean upLast weekend, just two weeks ahead of National Environment Week, LEAD SA joined the Generation Earth WITS Council at the Melville Koppies West Clean Up. Melville Koppies based in the heart of Johannesburg is a Nature Reserve and a Johannesburg City Heritage Site.
Publicity NewsCommunication Services Africa re-appointed by Lindt and SprüngliCommunication Services Africa, the communication strategy division of Celebrity Services Africa (C.S.A.), has been re-appointed by Lindt and Sprüngli, South Africa as the company’s communications agency of record for the third consecutive year.
Publicity NewsSupport the White Balloon CampaignChildline KZN is celebrating Child Protection Week (from Sunday, 27 May to Monday, 11 June) with a White Balloon Campaign – both to raise awareness of the tragic predicament of our abused children and to raise funds for the 24/7 provincial crisis line that is often the only way that hurt and frightened children can make themselves heard.
Publicity NewsFacebook for Bipolar DisorderSaturday, 26 May is Bipolar Awareness Day and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) will be running a series of four online chats over three days to give South Africans enough time to have all their questions related to this mood disorder answered.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsVodacom Bulls go pink for CancerLoftus Versfeld, the legendary fortress of the Blue Bulls Company will go pink when the home team play in their alternative very-berry coloured match kits in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the DHL Stormers. A sold out capacity crowd of 50 000 is a given which will most certainly bode well for campaign beneficiaries the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
Publicity NewsGardens Centre hosts a fund-raising book sale for Wola NaniGardens Shopping Centre will host a ten -day book sale from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 6 June in aid of Western Cape NGO, Wola Nani.
New AccountsEpic Communications secures two new accountsEpic Communications has secured two new public relations accounts in May, confirming its status as one of South Africa’s most sought-after strategic communications and PR agencies.
Editorial DeskPress release journalism: where do we draw the line?In a world where journalists increasingly rely on public relations material to form the basis of their writing, it can become difficult to distinguish between proper journalism and ‘churnalism’. Faced with situations where PR content sometimes even resembles original journalistic content, Samantha Cook asks if journalists are getting lazier or the PR industry is simply getting better.
Publicity NewsPick ‘n Pay Taste of DurbanDon’t miss the first ever Pick n Pay Taste of Durban in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum taking place at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World from Friday, 27 to Sunday 29 July.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsGE Wits heads for a Melville Koppies clean upLast weekend, just two weeks ahead of National Environment Week, LEAD SA joined the Generation Earth WITS Council at the Melville Koppies West Clean Up. Melville Koppies based in the heart of Johannesburg is a Nature Reserve and a Johannesburg City Heritage Site.
Publicity NewsCommunication Services Africa re-appointed by Lindt and SprüngliCommunication Services Africa, the communication strategy division of Celebrity Services Africa (C.S.A.), has been re-appointed by Lindt and Sprüngli, South Africa as the company’s communications agency of record for the third consecutive year.
Publicity NewsSupport the White Balloon CampaignChildline KZN is celebrating Child Protection Week (from Sunday, 27 May to Monday, 11 June) with a White Balloon Campaign – both to raise awareness of the tragic predicament of our abused children and to raise funds for the 24/7 provincial crisis line that is often the only way that hurt and frightened children can make themselves heard.
Publicity NewsFacebook for Bipolar DisorderSaturday, 26 May is Bipolar Awareness Day and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) will be running a series of four online chats over three days to give South Africans enough time to have all their questions related to this mood disorder answered.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsThe PR Collective starts off with a bangThe full service public relations and communications agency, The PR Collective, opened its doors officially this month. And if its early successes are anything to go by, The PR Collective is set in a big way.
Publicity NewsLipton ‘Cool by the Pool’ activation campaignAs part of Lipton Ice Tea’s Summer activation series, aptly named ‘Cool by the Pool’, Eventworx was approached to build an experiential activation concept to be rolled out on the beaches of KZN, Western Cape and Eastern Cape as well as select inland regions. The series started during the Christmas and New Year period and rolled on from there.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsVodacom Bulls go pink for CancerLoftus Versfeld, the legendary fortress of the Blue Bulls Company will go pink when the home team play in their alternative very-berry coloured match kits in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the DHL Stormers. A sold out capacity crowd of 50 000 is a given which will most certainly bode well for campaign beneficiaries the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
Publicity NewsGardens Centre hosts a fund-raising book sale for Wola NaniGardens Shopping Centre will host a ten -day book sale from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 6 June in aid of Western Cape NGO, Wola Nani.
New AccountsEpic Communications secures two new accountsEpic Communications has secured two new public relations accounts in May, confirming its status as one of South Africa’s most sought-after strategic communications and PR agencies.
Editorial DeskPress release journalism: where do we draw the line?In a world where journalists increasingly rely on public relations material to form the basis of their writing, it can become difficult to distinguish between proper journalism and ‘churnalism’. Faced with situations where PR content sometimes even resembles original journalistic content, Samantha Cook asks if journalists are getting lazier or the PR industry is simply getting better.
Publicity NewsPick ‘n Pay Taste of DurbanDon’t miss the first ever Pick n Pay Taste of Durban in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum taking place at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World from Friday, 27 to Sunday 29 July.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsGE Wits heads for a Melville Koppies clean upLast weekend, just two weeks ahead of National Environment Week, LEAD SA joined the Generation Earth WITS Council at the Melville Koppies West Clean Up. Melville Koppies based in the heart of Johannesburg is a Nature Reserve and a Johannesburg City Heritage Site.
Publicity NewsCommunication Services Africa re-appointed by Lindt and SprüngliCommunication Services Africa, the communication strategy division of Celebrity Services Africa (C.S.A.), has been re-appointed by Lindt and Sprüngli, South Africa as the company’s communications agency of record for the third consecutive year.
Publicity NewsSupport the White Balloon CampaignChildline KZN is celebrating Child Protection Week (from Sunday, 27 May to Monday, 11 June) with a White Balloon Campaign – both to raise awareness of the tragic predicament of our abused children and to raise funds for the 24/7 provincial crisis line that is often the only way that hurt and frightened children can make themselves heard.
Publicity NewsFacebook for Bipolar DisorderSaturday, 26 May is Bipolar Awareness Day and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) will be running a series of four online chats over three days to give South Africans enough time to have all their questions related to this mood disorder answered.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsThe PR Collective starts off with a bangThe full service public relations and communications agency, The PR Collective, opened its doors officially this month. And if its early successes are anything to go by, The PR Collective is set in a big way.
Publicity NewsLipton ‘Cool by the Pool’ activation campaignAs part of Lipton Ice Tea’s Summer activation series, aptly named ‘Cool by the Pool’, Eventworx was approached to build an experiential activation concept to be rolled out on the beaches of KZN, Western Cape and Eastern Cape as well as select inland regions. The series started during the Christmas and New Year period and rolled on from there.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsPositivenergy donation boots one of READ educational trust’s literacy projectsAs part of Energizer’s worldwide ‘That’s Positivenergy’ campaign, designed to encourage you, together with Energizer, to make a positive difference to the world, Energizer set out to contribute Positivenergy to the community. This communication platform was brought to life in South Africa by offering great opportunities to participate in exciting activities.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsVodacom Bulls go pink for CancerLoftus Versfeld, the legendary fortress of the Blue Bulls Company will go pink when the home team play in their alternative very-berry coloured match kits in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the DHL Stormers. A sold out capacity crowd of 50 000 is a given which will most certainly bode well for campaign beneficiaries the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
Publicity NewsGardens Centre hosts a fund-raising book sale for Wola NaniGardens Shopping Centre will host a ten -day book sale from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 6 June in aid of Western Cape NGO, Wola Nani.
New AccountsEpic Communications secures two new accountsEpic Communications has secured two new public relations accounts in May, confirming its status as one of South Africa’s most sought-after strategic communications and PR agencies.
Editorial DeskPress release journalism: where do we draw the line?In a world where journalists increasingly rely on public relations material to form the basis of their writing, it can become difficult to distinguish between proper journalism and ‘churnalism’. Faced with situations where PR content sometimes even resembles original journalistic content, Samantha Cook asks if journalists are getting lazier or the PR industry is simply getting better.
Publicity NewsPick ‘n Pay Taste of DurbanDon’t miss the first ever Pick n Pay Taste of Durban in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum taking place at Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World from Friday, 27 to Sunday 29 July.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsGE Wits heads for a Melville Koppies clean upLast weekend, just two weeks ahead of National Environment Week, LEAD SA joined the Generation Earth WITS Council at the Melville Koppies West Clean Up. Melville Koppies based in the heart of Johannesburg is a Nature Reserve and a Johannesburg City Heritage Site.
Publicity NewsCommunication Services Africa re-appointed by Lindt and SprüngliCommunication Services Africa, the communication strategy division of Celebrity Services Africa (C.S.A.), has been re-appointed by Lindt and Sprüngli, South Africa as the company’s communications agency of record for the third consecutive year.
Publicity NewsSupport the White Balloon CampaignChildline KZN is celebrating Child Protection Week (from Sunday, 27 May to Monday, 11 June) with a White Balloon Campaign – both to raise awareness of the tragic predicament of our abused children and to raise funds for the 24/7 provincial crisis line that is often the only way that hurt and frightened children can make themselves heard.
Publicity NewsFacebook for Bipolar DisorderSaturday, 26 May is Bipolar Awareness Day and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) will be running a series of four online chats over three days to give South Africans enough time to have all their questions related to this mood disorder answered.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsThe PR Collective starts off with a bangThe full service public relations and communications agency, The PR Collective, opened its doors officially this month. And if its early successes are anything to go by, The PR Collective is set in a big way.
Publicity NewsLipton ‘Cool by the Pool’ activation campaignAs part of Lipton Ice Tea’s Summer activation series, aptly named ‘Cool by the Pool’, Eventworx was approached to build an experiential activation concept to be rolled out on the beaches of KZN, Western Cape and Eastern Cape as well as select inland regions. The series started during the Christmas and New Year period and rolled on from there.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Publicity NewsPositivenergy donation boots one of READ educational trust’s literacy projectsAs part of Energizer’s worldwide ‘That’s Positivenergy’ campaign, designed to encourage you, together with Energizer, to make a positive difference to the world, Energizer set out to contribute Positivenergy to the community. This communication platform was brought to life in South Africa by offering great opportunities to participate in exciting activities.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Editorial DeskGoing green is about more than just colourWith the needs of concerned consumers changing as global temperatures rise, claiming to be ‘green’ or ‘environmentally friendly’ has become a valuable attribute in the marketing world. But when the marketing department is simply left with the responsibility of making a company ‘greener’, red lights should go off. Christine Greyvenstein investigates the regulation of greenwashing.
Publicity NewsPOWER-GEN Africa to Bring Global Energy Players and Expertise to Sub-Saharan AfricaAs the shortage of reserve energy margins in sub-Saharan Africa continues to bring pressure to bear upon the region’s economic growth, the region’s energy industry leaders and professionals will be looking to the inaugural POWER-GEN Africa conference and exhibition for solutions.
New AccountsSplash PR signs with SUSPIThe 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.
New AccountsCSA appointed by Artscape's BIG TIME! ProjectCommunication Services Africa, the communication strategist division of Celebrity Services Africa (C.S.A.), has been appointed to manage the full communications strategy for the Artscape BIG TIME! project, a unique cross-cultural music exchange between South Africa and France.
Publicity NewsStep up to protect the invisible children of South AfricaChildren with disabilities who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the ones who live on the fringe of society, are the most vulnerable and exposed. As we commemorate Child Protection Week (28 May to 3 June), the need to raise awareness of these ‘invisible children’ is at an all time high with 293 000 to 346 000 children with disabilities in South Africa according to the World Health Organisation.
Publicity NewsVodacom opens SMS lines to support the Vodacom Bulls ‘Get Your Pink On’ campaignVodacom 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 of R10 to R200 to 30100.

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