Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Editorial DeskEvents: The good, the bad and the blehMatthew Savides of The Sunday Times tweeted last week “Got a press invite this morning. Tells me to RSVP by June 7. Today's June 12. I guess I won't be going, then ...”. It’s a common gripe in the local media industry. Some of my best friends work in public relations and do the job well, but as with anything in life, there are times when things go wrong. This week, I investigate.
Publicity NewsNew era for HIP2B²The management team of HIP2B² is taking ownership of the brand and is growing it as a social enterprise. The youth organisation promotes the study of maths, science and technology-related subjects, entrepreneurial skills and analytical thinking, and was started as the inspirational outreach for Mark Shuttleworth’s trip into space in 2002.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Editorial DeskEvents: The good, the bad and the blehMatthew Savides of The Sunday Times tweeted last week “Got a press invite this morning. Tells me to RSVP by June 7. Today's June 12. I guess I won't be going, then ...”. It’s a common gripe in the local media industry. Some of my best friends work in public relations and do the job well, but as with anything in life, there are times when things go wrong. This week, I investigate.
Publicity NewsNew era for HIP2B²The management team of HIP2B² is taking ownership of the brand and is growing it as a social enterprise. The youth organisation promotes the study of maths, science and technology-related subjects, entrepreneurial skills and analytical thinking, and was started as the inspirational outreach for Mark Shuttleworth’s trip into space in 2002.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Editorial DeskEvents: The good, the bad and the blehMatthew Savides of The Sunday Times tweeted last week “Got a press invite this morning. Tells me to RSVP by June 7. Today's June 12. I guess I won't be going, then ...”. It’s a common gripe in the local media industry. Some of my best friends work in public relations and do the job well, but as with anything in life, there are times when things go wrong. This week, I investigate.
Publicity NewsNew era for HIP2B²The management team of HIP2B² is taking ownership of the brand and is growing it as a social enterprise. The youth organisation promotes the study of maths, science and technology-related subjects, entrepreneurial skills and analytical thinking, and was started as the inspirational outreach for Mark Shuttleworth’s trip into space in 2002.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Editorial DeskEvents: The good, the bad and the blehMatthew Savides of The Sunday Times tweeted last week “Got a press invite this morning. Tells me to RSVP by June 7. Today's June 12. I guess I won't be going, then ...”. It’s a common gripe in the local media industry. Some of my best friends work in public relations and do the job well, but as with anything in life, there are times when things go wrong. This week, I investigate.
Publicity NewsNew era for HIP2B²The management team of HIP2B² is taking ownership of the brand and is growing it as a social enterprise. The youth organisation promotes the study of maths, science and technology-related subjects, entrepreneurial skills and analytical thinking, and was started as the inspirational outreach for Mark Shuttleworth’s trip into space in 2002.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Publicity NewsStand a chance to win a signed Manchester United shirtThe Children’s Hospital Trust has received a Manchester United jersey signed by such legends as Gary Pallister, Denis Irwin and André Richie and the public has until the end of June to stand a chance to win it. A donation of R50 places anyone in line to win the jersey with 100% of all money raised going directly to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
Publicity NewsSouth African wins at 2012Oguntê Global Women Social Leadership AwardsDuring a ceremony in Westminster, London, the Oguntê Global Women Social Leadership champions were announced. Supported by WeightWatchers International, the Awards have recognised women in the UK and abroad, influential leaders, connectors, campaigners and social entrepreneurs, who offer innovative and sustainable solutions to pressing social issues, and can evidence their social impact.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Editorial DeskEvents: The good, the bad and the blehMatthew Savides of The Sunday Times tweeted last week “Got a press invite this morning. Tells me to RSVP by June 7. Today's June 12. I guess I won't be going, then ...”. It’s a common gripe in the local media industry. Some of my best friends work in public relations and do the job well, but as with anything in life, there are times when things go wrong. This week, I investigate.
Publicity NewsNew era for HIP2B²The management team of HIP2B² is taking ownership of the brand and is growing it as a social enterprise. The youth organisation promotes the study of maths, science and technology-related subjects, entrepreneurial skills and analytical thinking, and was started as the inspirational outreach for Mark Shuttleworth’s trip into space in 2002.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Publicity NewsStand a chance to win a signed Manchester United shirtThe Children’s Hospital Trust has received a Manchester United jersey signed by such legends as Gary Pallister, Denis Irwin and André Richie and the public has until the end of June to stand a chance to win it. A donation of R50 places anyone in line to win the jersey with 100% of all money raised going directly to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
Publicity NewsSouth African wins at 2012Oguntê Global Women Social Leadership AwardsDuring a ceremony in Westminster, London, the Oguntê Global Women Social Leadership champions were announced. Supported by WeightWatchers International, the Awards have recognised women in the UK and abroad, influential leaders, connectors, campaigners and social entrepreneurs, who offer innovative and sustainable solutions to pressing social issues, and can evidence their social impact.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Publicity NewsCorobrik finds success with its latest CSI projectThe strawberry farming initiative at Corobrik’s Rietvlei factory near Pretoria is bearing fruit – and the latest achievements not only include a successful harvest that regularly makes its way to leading retailers but also the formation of a trust that will give members of the local community who are working on the farm an opportunity to share in the profits.
Editorial DeskThe importance of images in press releasesThe relationship between PR professionals and journalists has been a love/hate one for years, but very few ever speak about the relationship between the PR and the layout designer. This relationship is more of frustration than anything else and this is due to lack of understanding the importance of images in a release.
Publicity NewsEduloan believes today is the day to build your dreamEducation financier and bursary administrator Eduloan has launched a new campaign to challenge the thinking around the saying ‘one day is one day’. The mythical ‘one day’ is actually today, according to the campaign, which presents an open letter that aims to rally South Africans to change and become proactive masters of their destinies.
Publicity NewsSAITEX Conference to reveal online retail secrets SAITEX (the Southern African International Trade Exhibition), the continent’s biggest retail goods trade fair, will be host a three-day conference exploring online retailing from 16 to 18 July 2012 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.
Publicity NewsFerrari and clients demonstrate generosityFerrari’s clients and enthusiasts across the world have once again demonstrated their generosity. Over the last two weeks, their online auction has raised over 1.8-million Euros. That significant sum will now be donated to help the families of the victims of the earthquakes that struck Emilia-Romagna on 20 and 29 May, many of whom died at their workplace.