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Week in review: Week ending 7 August 2012

Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsEdgars commits to brightening the lives of vulnerable childrenAs part of its 'A Time to Give' advertising campaign, Edgars committed to brightening the lives of the many previously abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children who call SOS Children’s Villages South Africa home.
Publicity NewsTourismBiz Conference returns to Cape Town in AugustThe annual TourismBiz Conference returns to the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 2 of August. This year the conference will focus on key areas such as: current trends and strategies for growth in the tourism industry, customer relationship management, online customers and is introducing a special inbound buyer’s forum, discussing travellers’ current needs.
Publicity NewsRetailers spoilt for choice at AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibitionRetailers were spoilt for choice at the AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibition held at Gallagher Convention Centre in mid-July, where the lion’s share of business opportunities and products on offer at the show were to be found in the FMCG sector.
Editorial DeskEffective communication begins with the 7c'sThe 7c’s of communication, which was first provided by Scott Cutlip and Allen Center in 1952 in their book, Effective Public Relations , is an often quoted list. There is a valid reason for that. As much as this list was first proposed 60 years ago, it is one that has aged well.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsEdgars commits to brightening the lives of vulnerable childrenAs part of its 'A Time to Give' advertising campaign, Edgars committed to brightening the lives of the many previously abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children who call SOS Children’s Villages South Africa home.
Publicity NewsTourismBiz Conference returns to Cape Town in AugustThe annual TourismBiz Conference returns to the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 2 of August. This year the conference will focus on key areas such as: current trends and strategies for growth in the tourism industry, customer relationship management, online customers and is introducing a special inbound buyer’s forum, discussing travellers’ current needs.
Publicity NewsRetailers spoilt for choice at AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibitionRetailers were spoilt for choice at the AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibition held at Gallagher Convention Centre in mid-July, where the lion’s share of business opportunities and products on offer at the show were to be found in the FMCG sector.
Editorial DeskEffective communication begins with the 7c'sThe 7c’s of communication, which was first provided by Scott Cutlip and Allen Center in 1952 in their book, Effective Public Relations , is an often quoted list. There is a valid reason for that. As much as this list was first proposed 60 years ago, it is one that has aged well.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsBrightwater Commons to host The Sunflower Fund's 'Photos for Hope' initiativeOn 25 and 26 August, the Brightwater Commons will play host to The Sunflower Fund and its 'Photos for Hope' initiative as well as a free concert on their grassy commons. Everyone wanting to support those suffering with Leukaemia are invited to attend and purchase a photo for as little as R100.
Publicity NewsZazi. Zithande. Zithembe events for women to present 'Champagne and Diamonds'Champagne and Diamonds, the first of many 'Zazi. Zithande. Zithembe.' events for women is set to take place on 18 August at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Publicity NewsHip Hop Fashion launches a competition aimed at encouraging young designersAs a result of previous job cuts and the potential of even greater job losses, the South African fashion industry is running at a manufacturing loss and in an industry where manual labour is vital to ensure local creations are produced this is indeed a worrying time. In such an industry, local fashion houses need to support young designers pursue their dreams in a difficult job market.
Publicity NewsExhibitor briefings still bring value todayExhibitor briefings prior to an exhibition seem to have all but disappeared from management companies’ diaries with electronic communication overtaking an event where the logistics forms and deadline dates are laboriously gone through.
Publicity NewseBucks announces a new spend partnership with ZANDOeBucks, FNB’s rewards programme, has announced a new spend partnership with game-changing South African online fashion retailer, ZANDO .
New AccountsAngel Dust Management to manage Lerato Masemola's publicityMrs South Africa Top 20 finalist, Dr Lerato Masemola, has signed with Angel Dust Management to manage her publicity campaign leading up to the Mrs South Africa finals on 6 October at Emperor's Palace.
Publicity NewsBain's Cape Mountain Whisky signs partnership with the Nashua Cape CobrasBain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, proudly South African and crafted at The James Sedgwick Distillery in the Boland town of Wellington, is joining forces with the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras, a first for these two iconic Cape brands.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsEdgars commits to brightening the lives of vulnerable childrenAs part of its 'A Time to Give' advertising campaign, Edgars committed to brightening the lives of the many previously abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children who call SOS Children’s Villages South Africa home.
Publicity NewsTourismBiz Conference returns to Cape Town in AugustThe annual TourismBiz Conference returns to the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 2 of August. This year the conference will focus on key areas such as: current trends and strategies for growth in the tourism industry, customer relationship management, online customers and is introducing a special inbound buyer’s forum, discussing travellers’ current needs.
Publicity NewsRetailers spoilt for choice at AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibitionRetailers were spoilt for choice at the AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibition held at Gallagher Convention Centre in mid-July, where the lion’s share of business opportunities and products on offer at the show were to be found in the FMCG sector.
Editorial DeskEffective communication begins with the 7c'sThe 7c’s of communication, which was first provided by Scott Cutlip and Allen Center in 1952 in their book, Effective Public Relations , is an often quoted list. There is a valid reason for that. As much as this list was first proposed 60 years ago, it is one that has aged well.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsBrightwater Commons to host The Sunflower Fund's 'Photos for Hope' initiativeOn 25 and 26 August, the Brightwater Commons will play host to The Sunflower Fund and its 'Photos for Hope' initiative as well as a free concert on their grassy commons. Everyone wanting to support those suffering with Leukaemia are invited to attend and purchase a photo for as little as R100.
Publicity NewsZazi. Zithande. Zithembe events for women to present 'Champagne and Diamonds'Champagne and Diamonds, the first of many 'Zazi. Zithande. Zithembe.' events for women is set to take place on 18 August at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Publicity NewsHip Hop Fashion launches a competition aimed at encouraging young designersAs a result of previous job cuts and the potential of even greater job losses, the South African fashion industry is running at a manufacturing loss and in an industry where manual labour is vital to ensure local creations are produced this is indeed a worrying time. In such an industry, local fashion houses need to support young designers pursue their dreams in a difficult job market.
Publicity NewsExhibitor briefings still bring value todayExhibitor briefings prior to an exhibition seem to have all but disappeared from management companies’ diaries with electronic communication overtaking an event where the logistics forms and deadline dates are laboriously gone through.
Publicity NewseBucks announces a new spend partnership with ZANDOeBucks, FNB’s rewards programme, has announced a new spend partnership with game-changing South African online fashion retailer, ZANDO .
New AccountsAngel Dust Management to manage Lerato Masemola's publicityMrs South Africa Top 20 finalist, Dr Lerato Masemola, has signed with Angel Dust Management to manage her publicity campaign leading up to the Mrs South Africa finals on 6 October at Emperor's Palace.
Publicity NewsBain's Cape Mountain Whisky signs partnership with the Nashua Cape CobrasBain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, proudly South African and crafted at The James Sedgwick Distillery in the Boland town of Wellington, is joining forces with the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras, a first for these two iconic Cape brands.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsReputation Matters joins ECCO International Public RelationsReputation Matters, a specialised consultancy with seven years experience in the South African corporate communications market, has joined ECCO International Public Relations, a leading global public relations and marketing services network.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsEdgars commits to brightening the lives of vulnerable childrenAs part of its 'A Time to Give' advertising campaign, Edgars committed to brightening the lives of the many previously abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children who call SOS Children’s Villages South Africa home.
Publicity NewsTourismBiz Conference returns to Cape Town in AugustThe annual TourismBiz Conference returns to the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 2 of August. This year the conference will focus on key areas such as: current trends and strategies for growth in the tourism industry, customer relationship management, online customers and is introducing a special inbound buyer’s forum, discussing travellers’ current needs.
Publicity NewsRetailers spoilt for choice at AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibitionRetailers were spoilt for choice at the AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibition held at Gallagher Convention Centre in mid-July, where the lion’s share of business opportunities and products on offer at the show were to be found in the FMCG sector.
Editorial DeskEffective communication begins with the 7c'sThe 7c’s of communication, which was first provided by Scott Cutlip and Allen Center in 1952 in their book, Effective Public Relations , is an often quoted list. There is a valid reason for that. As much as this list was first proposed 60 years ago, it is one that has aged well.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsBrightwater Commons to host The Sunflower Fund's 'Photos for Hope' initiativeOn 25 and 26 August, the Brightwater Commons will play host to The Sunflower Fund and its 'Photos for Hope' initiative as well as a free concert on their grassy commons. Everyone wanting to support those suffering with Leukaemia are invited to attend and purchase a photo for as little as R100.
Publicity NewsZazi. Zithande. Zithembe events for women to present 'Champagne and Diamonds'Champagne and Diamonds, the first of many 'Zazi. Zithande. Zithembe.' events for women is set to take place on 18 August at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Publicity NewsHip Hop Fashion launches a competition aimed at encouraging young designersAs a result of previous job cuts and the potential of even greater job losses, the South African fashion industry is running at a manufacturing loss and in an industry where manual labour is vital to ensure local creations are produced this is indeed a worrying time. In such an industry, local fashion houses need to support young designers pursue their dreams in a difficult job market.
Publicity NewsExhibitor briefings still bring value todayExhibitor briefings prior to an exhibition seem to have all but disappeared from management companies’ diaries with electronic communication overtaking an event where the logistics forms and deadline dates are laboriously gone through.
Publicity NewseBucks announces a new spend partnership with ZANDOeBucks, FNB’s rewards programme, has announced a new spend partnership with game-changing South African online fashion retailer, ZANDO .
New AccountsAngel Dust Management to manage Lerato Masemola's publicityMrs South Africa Top 20 finalist, Dr Lerato Masemola, has signed with Angel Dust Management to manage her publicity campaign leading up to the Mrs South Africa finals on 6 October at Emperor's Palace.
Publicity NewsBain's Cape Mountain Whisky signs partnership with the Nashua Cape CobrasBain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, proudly South African and crafted at The James Sedgwick Distillery in the Boland town of Wellington, is joining forces with the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras, a first for these two iconic Cape brands.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsReputation Matters joins ECCO International Public RelationsReputation Matters, a specialised consultancy with seven years experience in the South African corporate communications market, has joined ECCO International Public Relations, a leading global public relations and marketing services network.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsZANDO implements its own graduate programme in a bid to find new talentSkills and employment are two of the economic imperatives that constrain South Africa as a country. Whilst education itself has gone through a transformation, employers need to change their approach in terms of employment and development of employees to battle against the challenges our times.
Publicity NewsMBSA hosts local learners at its annual School Environmental ExhibitionThe Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) automotive plant in East London carried on a rich tradition of ensuring that environmental issues are top of mind, as it hosted 1 000 local learners at its annual Schools Environmental Exhibition on 2 August. The event has been a standard part of the company’s annual calendar since 2004.
Publicity NewsMySchool, The Clothing Bank organise a successful Donation DayMySchool and their partner Woolworths, in conjunction with The Clothing Bank recently organised 'MySchool Clothing Donation Day', with the goal of collecting used and new school uniforms to help dress 1000 kids for school. Members of the public were encouraged to donate school clothing and casual wear to help with the great need throughout South Africa.
Publicity NewsCol’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is in its final monthThe 2012 Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is now moving into its fourth and final month. The August Celebrity Chef Pizza is a delicious creation from the recently-crowned Pizza Challenge Winner, Jessica Comninos.
Publicity NewsMaramedia Publishing's digital learning solution set to revolutionise local educationMaramedia Publishing, the Johannesburg publishers of expertly researched school manuals, has launched a revolutionary digital learning solution.
Publicity NewsAlgoa FM to host its annual charity Golf Day in East LondonThere will be a heroic clash between good (the Super Heroes) and evil (Super Villains) on the famed Colonel SV Hotchkin - designed East London golf course, with the victor being charity.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsEdgars commits to brightening the lives of vulnerable childrenAs part of its 'A Time to Give' advertising campaign, Edgars committed to brightening the lives of the many previously abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children who call SOS Children’s Villages South Africa home.
Publicity NewsTourismBiz Conference returns to Cape Town in AugustThe annual TourismBiz Conference returns to the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 2 of August. This year the conference will focus on key areas such as: current trends and strategies for growth in the tourism industry, customer relationship management, online customers and is introducing a special inbound buyer’s forum, discussing travellers’ current needs.
Publicity NewsRetailers spoilt for choice at AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibitionRetailers were spoilt for choice at the AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibition held at Gallagher Convention Centre in mid-July, where the lion’s share of business opportunities and products on offer at the show were to be found in the FMCG sector.
Editorial DeskEffective communication begins with the 7c'sThe 7c’s of communication, which was first provided by Scott Cutlip and Allen Center in 1952 in their book, Effective Public Relations , is an often quoted list. There is a valid reason for that. As much as this list was first proposed 60 years ago, it is one that has aged well.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsBrightwater Commons to host The Sunflower Fund's 'Photos for Hope' initiativeOn 25 and 26 August, the Brightwater Commons will play host to The Sunflower Fund and its 'Photos for Hope' initiative as well as a free concert on their grassy commons. Everyone wanting to support those suffering with Leukaemia are invited to attend and purchase a photo for as little as R100.
Publicity NewsZazi. Zithande. Zithembe events for women to present 'Champagne and Diamonds'Champagne and Diamonds, the first of many 'Zazi. Zithande. Zithembe.' events for women is set to take place on 18 August at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Publicity NewsHip Hop Fashion launches a competition aimed at encouraging young designersAs a result of previous job cuts and the potential of even greater job losses, the South African fashion industry is running at a manufacturing loss and in an industry where manual labour is vital to ensure local creations are produced this is indeed a worrying time. In such an industry, local fashion houses need to support young designers pursue their dreams in a difficult job market.
Publicity NewsExhibitor briefings still bring value todayExhibitor briefings prior to an exhibition seem to have all but disappeared from management companies’ diaries with electronic communication overtaking an event where the logistics forms and deadline dates are laboriously gone through.
Publicity NewseBucks announces a new spend partnership with ZANDOeBucks, FNB’s rewards programme, has announced a new spend partnership with game-changing South African online fashion retailer, ZANDO .
New AccountsAngel Dust Management to manage Lerato Masemola's publicityMrs South Africa Top 20 finalist, Dr Lerato Masemola, has signed with Angel Dust Management to manage her publicity campaign leading up to the Mrs South Africa finals on 6 October at Emperor's Palace.
Publicity NewsBain's Cape Mountain Whisky signs partnership with the Nashua Cape CobrasBain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, proudly South African and crafted at The James Sedgwick Distillery in the Boland town of Wellington, is joining forces with the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras, a first for these two iconic Cape brands.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsReputation Matters joins ECCO International Public RelationsReputation Matters, a specialised consultancy with seven years experience in the South African corporate communications market, has joined ECCO International Public Relations, a leading global public relations and marketing services network.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsZANDO implements its own graduate programme in a bid to find new talentSkills and employment are two of the economic imperatives that constrain South Africa as a country. Whilst education itself has gone through a transformation, employers need to change their approach in terms of employment and development of employees to battle against the challenges our times.
Publicity NewsMBSA hosts local learners at its annual School Environmental ExhibitionThe Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) automotive plant in East London carried on a rich tradition of ensuring that environmental issues are top of mind, as it hosted 1 000 local learners at its annual Schools Environmental Exhibition on 2 August. The event has been a standard part of the company’s annual calendar since 2004.
Publicity NewsMySchool, The Clothing Bank organise a successful Donation DayMySchool and their partner Woolworths, in conjunction with The Clothing Bank recently organised 'MySchool Clothing Donation Day', with the goal of collecting used and new school uniforms to help dress 1000 kids for school. Members of the public were encouraged to donate school clothing and casual wear to help with the great need throughout South Africa.
Publicity NewsCol’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is in its final monthThe 2012 Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is now moving into its fourth and final month. The August Celebrity Chef Pizza is a delicious creation from the recently-crowned Pizza Challenge Winner, Jessica Comninos.
Publicity NewsMaramedia Publishing's digital learning solution set to revolutionise local educationMaramedia Publishing, the Johannesburg publishers of expertly researched school manuals, has launched a revolutionary digital learning solution.
Publicity NewsAlgoa FM to host its annual charity Golf Day in East LondonThere will be a heroic clash between good (the Super Heroes) and evil (Super Villains) on the famed Colonel SV Hotchkin - designed East London golf course, with the victor being charity.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsZinto hosts a Golf Day to raise funds for a cancer patientThe Zinto Activation Group (Zinto), a brand activations and entertainment company, was in full swing at a four ball better ball golf day and charity event to raise funds for cancer patient Lizanne Coetzee’s treatment and care. Coetzee was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Publicity NewsRezidor introduces its group-wide energy-saving initiative, Think PlanetRezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has launched a group-wide energy-saving initiative: The ambitious and pro-active programme Think Planet targets an energy consumption reduction of 25% by the year 2016 in all Rezidor hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Publicity NewsNampak gets behind the Trekking for Trash initiativeNampak Bevcan, Nampak DivFood and Collect-a-Can have announced their joint title sponsorship of the ‘Trekking for Trash’ initiative under the CAN DO umbrella which kicks off in October.
Publicity NewsTrend Talk 3 to feature at the Freeworld Auditorium in Cape TownOn 8 August, creative minds will gather at the Freeworld Auditorium in Cape Town for the third Trend Talk session of the year and the official Cape Town launch of the Plascon 2013 Colour Forecast.
Publicity NewsMBSA bases learnership concept on bettering the customer service experienceThe Mercedes-Benz group of companies in South Africa (MBSA) bases its innovative Automotive Repair and Maintenance learnership concept on the belief that the customer service experience can only be as good as the dedication and expertise of its staff members.
Publicity NewsProminent Paints joins Cheese Kids to transform schools and orphanagesFor some, Mandela Day 2012 has come and gone, but for Prominent Paints and Cheese Kids things are only just getting started.
Publicity NewsDavid Muirheard to decorate the 'Decorex Designer Spotlight' stand at Decorex JoburgHot on the heels of his sensational makeover of the old Grace hotel in Rosebank – it’s now the super chic 54 on Bath boutique hotel – David Muirhead has been invited to decorate the prestigious ‘Decorex Designer Spotlight’ stand at Decorex Joburg in August this year.
Publicity NewsSABC Education Baba Indaba to stop off at Nasrec Exhibition Centre nextThe next SABC Education Baba Indaba takes place from 24 to 26 August at the Nasrec Exhibition Centre between 09:30 and 17:00 daily. Entrance is R60 per adult, while for children six years and up, it will cost R20 and those under six get in for free.
Publicity NewsPlanning and timing in event management are key to successMany people involved in the event management industry find themselves juggling multiple projects daily, with crazy deadlines and challenging obstacles. So says Strike Productions managing director, Leah McCrae.
Publicity NewsJacaranda FM holds its official Winter Warmer 2012 handoverThe official Winter Warmer 2012 handover between Jacaranda FM , their partners Ingram's and the various charities benefiting from this year's project – including the Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation, Rotary Club, Beeld Children’s Fund, Salvation Army and the Red Cross – took place at Jacaranda FM's Samrand studios on Friday morning at 10:00.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsEdgars commits to brightening the lives of vulnerable childrenAs part of its 'A Time to Give' advertising campaign, Edgars committed to brightening the lives of the many previously abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children who call SOS Children’s Villages South Africa home.
Publicity NewsTourismBiz Conference returns to Cape Town in AugustThe annual TourismBiz Conference returns to the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 2 of August. This year the conference will focus on key areas such as: current trends and strategies for growth in the tourism industry, customer relationship management, online customers and is introducing a special inbound buyer’s forum, discussing travellers’ current needs.
Publicity NewsRetailers spoilt for choice at AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibitionRetailers were spoilt for choice at the AB7/SAITEX joint trade exhibition held at Gallagher Convention Centre in mid-July, where the lion’s share of business opportunities and products on offer at the show were to be found in the FMCG sector.
Editorial DeskEffective communication begins with the 7c'sThe 7c’s of communication, which was first provided by Scott Cutlip and Allen Center in 1952 in their book, Effective Public Relations , is an often quoted list. There is a valid reason for that. As much as this list was first proposed 60 years ago, it is one that has aged well.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsBrightwater Commons to host The Sunflower Fund's 'Photos for Hope' initiativeOn 25 and 26 August, the Brightwater Commons will play host to The Sunflower Fund and its 'Photos for Hope' initiative as well as a free concert on their grassy commons. Everyone wanting to support those suffering with Leukaemia are invited to attend and purchase a photo for as little as R100.
Publicity NewsZazi. Zithande. Zithembe events for women to present 'Champagne and Diamonds'Champagne and Diamonds, the first of many 'Zazi. Zithande. Zithembe.' events for women is set to take place on 18 August at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Publicity NewsHip Hop Fashion launches a competition aimed at encouraging young designersAs a result of previous job cuts and the potential of even greater job losses, the South African fashion industry is running at a manufacturing loss and in an industry where manual labour is vital to ensure local creations are produced this is indeed a worrying time. In such an industry, local fashion houses need to support young designers pursue their dreams in a difficult job market.
Publicity NewsExhibitor briefings still bring value todayExhibitor briefings prior to an exhibition seem to have all but disappeared from management companies’ diaries with electronic communication overtaking an event where the logistics forms and deadline dates are laboriously gone through.
Publicity NewseBucks announces a new spend partnership with ZANDOeBucks, FNB’s rewards programme, has announced a new spend partnership with game-changing South African online fashion retailer, ZANDO .
New AccountsAngel Dust Management to manage Lerato Masemola's publicityMrs South Africa Top 20 finalist, Dr Lerato Masemola, has signed with Angel Dust Management to manage her publicity campaign leading up to the Mrs South Africa finals on 6 October at Emperor's Palace.
Publicity NewsBain's Cape Mountain Whisky signs partnership with the Nashua Cape CobrasBain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, proudly South African and crafted at The James Sedgwick Distillery in the Boland town of Wellington, is joining forces with the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras, a first for these two iconic Cape brands.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsReputation Matters joins ECCO International Public RelationsReputation Matters, a specialised consultancy with seven years experience in the South African corporate communications market, has joined ECCO International Public Relations, a leading global public relations and marketing services network.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsZANDO implements its own graduate programme in a bid to find new talentSkills and employment are two of the economic imperatives that constrain South Africa as a country. Whilst education itself has gone through a transformation, employers need to change their approach in terms of employment and development of employees to battle against the challenges our times.
Publicity NewsMBSA hosts local learners at its annual School Environmental ExhibitionThe Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) automotive plant in East London carried on a rich tradition of ensuring that environmental issues are top of mind, as it hosted 1 000 local learners at its annual Schools Environmental Exhibition on 2 August. The event has been a standard part of the company’s annual calendar since 2004.
Publicity NewsMySchool, The Clothing Bank organise a successful Donation DayMySchool and their partner Woolworths, in conjunction with The Clothing Bank recently organised 'MySchool Clothing Donation Day', with the goal of collecting used and new school uniforms to help dress 1000 kids for school. Members of the public were encouraged to donate school clothing and casual wear to help with the great need throughout South Africa.
Publicity NewsCol’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is in its final monthThe 2012 Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is now moving into its fourth and final month. The August Celebrity Chef Pizza is a delicious creation from the recently-crowned Pizza Challenge Winner, Jessica Comninos.
Publicity NewsMaramedia Publishing's digital learning solution set to revolutionise local educationMaramedia Publishing, the Johannesburg publishers of expertly researched school manuals, has launched a revolutionary digital learning solution.
Publicity NewsAlgoa FM to host its annual charity Golf Day in East LondonThere will be a heroic clash between good (the Super Heroes) and evil (Super Villains) on the famed Colonel SV Hotchkin - designed East London golf course, with the victor being charity.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Publicity NewsZinto hosts a Golf Day to raise funds for a cancer patientThe Zinto Activation Group (Zinto), a brand activations and entertainment company, was in full swing at a four ball better ball golf day and charity event to raise funds for cancer patient Lizanne Coetzee’s treatment and care. Coetzee was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Publicity NewsRezidor introduces its group-wide energy-saving initiative, Think PlanetRezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has launched a group-wide energy-saving initiative: The ambitious and pro-active programme Think Planet targets an energy consumption reduction of 25% by the year 2016 in all Rezidor hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Publicity NewsNampak gets behind the Trekking for Trash initiativeNampak Bevcan, Nampak DivFood and Collect-a-Can have announced their joint title sponsorship of the ‘Trekking for Trash’ initiative under the CAN DO umbrella which kicks off in October.
Publicity NewsTrend Talk 3 to feature at the Freeworld Auditorium in Cape TownOn 8 August, creative minds will gather at the Freeworld Auditorium in Cape Town for the third Trend Talk session of the year and the official Cape Town launch of the Plascon 2013 Colour Forecast.
Publicity NewsMBSA bases learnership concept on bettering the customer service experienceThe Mercedes-Benz group of companies in South Africa (MBSA) bases its innovative Automotive Repair and Maintenance learnership concept on the belief that the customer service experience can only be as good as the dedication and expertise of its staff members.
Publicity NewsProminent Paints joins Cheese Kids to transform schools and orphanagesFor some, Mandela Day 2012 has come and gone, but for Prominent Paints and Cheese Kids things are only just getting started.
Publicity NewsDavid Muirheard to decorate the 'Decorex Designer Spotlight' stand at Decorex JoburgHot on the heels of his sensational makeover of the old Grace hotel in Rosebank – it’s now the super chic 54 on Bath boutique hotel – David Muirhead has been invited to decorate the prestigious ‘Decorex Designer Spotlight’ stand at Decorex Joburg in August this year.
Publicity NewsSABC Education Baba Indaba to stop off at Nasrec Exhibition Centre nextThe next SABC Education Baba Indaba takes place from 24 to 26 August at the Nasrec Exhibition Centre between 09:30 and 17:00 daily. Entrance is R60 per adult, while for children six years and up, it will cost R20 and those under six get in for free.
Publicity NewsPlanning and timing in event management are key to successMany people involved in the event management industry find themselves juggling multiple projects daily, with crazy deadlines and challenging obstacles. So says Strike Productions managing director, Leah McCrae.
Publicity NewsJacaranda FM holds its official Winter Warmer 2012 handoverThe official Winter Warmer 2012 handover between Jacaranda FM , their partners Ingram's and the various charities benefiting from this year's project – including the Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation, Rotary Club, Beeld Children’s Fund, Salvation Army and the Red Cross – took place at Jacaranda FM's Samrand studios on Friday morning at 10:00.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
AwardsFinalists for the Picture the Change competition have been announcedPhotos depicting the ravages of drug abuse contrast sharply with those of happy learners with story books; a caged leopard with lifeless eyes throws into stark relief wild horses enjoying their freedom on the beach at daybreak. These are just a few of the powerful images that have been selected as finalists in the Picture the Change competition.
Publicity NewsMazda SA hands over blankets to Ubombo Drop-In CentreMazda South Africa recently handed over 60 fleece blankets to the Ubombo Drop-In Centre. Mazda staff and members of the media visited the Ubombo Drop-In Centre to deliver the blankets while in the area for the launch of the all-new Mazda BT-50.
Publicity NewsHyundai SA hosts successful Career Camp for underprivileged studentsAs part of the company’s commitment to stimulate interest in the motoring sector as an attractive career opportunity, Hyundai South Africa’s head office – between 3 and 5 August – hosted the Hyundai Career Camp.
Publicity News2012 TourismBiz Conference deemed a successThe recent TourismBiz Conference that was held at the Cape Sun Hotel was a great networking event for those that attended. It was evident from delegate discussions that the industry is anticipating an upswing in the tourism market and the outlook for tourism in South Africa looks rosy.
Editorial DeskIs social media replacing the need for PR?In the August issue of Business Review Australia , editor, Allie Schratz posed a question: “If a company can simply log into one of these social platforms and post something about a new service or upcoming event is there a necessity for an outside public relations professional?”

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