Publicity Update

Glass Slipper adds The Star HR Summit & Expo (incorporating HRDE) to current client portfolio

09 March 2010 03:40:12 CAT

Rivonia-based public relations agency, Glass Slipper Communications, has been appointed by the Institute for International Research (IIR) South Africa, following the merger of the HR Africa Summit and The Star Human Resources Development Expo (HRDE). ...
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Islamic Relief SA Report 2009 available online

09 March 2010 03:15:19 CAT

Islamic Relief South Africa presents its 2009 Annual Report....
[Added: 9 March 2010]

Thokomala and Belgian NGO open rural shelter for HIV/AIDS orphans

09 March 2010 02:11:51 CAT

With the generous help of global corporate Unilever South Africa, Thokomala Orphan Care Organisation, established in 2002 and now boasting 20 care homes for HIV/AIDS orphans across the country, launched its first rural hamlet of homes at iSiphezi, near Eshowe in northern KwaZulu-Natal. ...
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PR fares well in the recession

09 March 2010 09:42:33 CAT

In a recession, business owners’ immediate reaction is to cut budgets for services such as marketing and PR. However, this isn’t necessarily the smartest decision, as it can be these very services that help the business through an economic downturn. Kerryn Le Cordeur investigates the relative succe...
[Added: 9 March 2010]

Kezi bags another big one

09 March 2010 09:16:57 CAT

Kezi Communications, listed by FinWeek’s AdReview as one of South Africa’s Top 20 PR consultancies (2008 and 2009), has trumped the big names of the PR world by securing the Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) Cape Town University 2010 account – all this with only a three-day pitch lead-t...
[Added: 9 March 2010]

Shakama joins Manley Communications portfolio

09 March 2010 06:57:55 CAT

Five-star graded Shakama Private Game Lodge & Spa has been added to the tourism brands held by Lise and Ian Manley of Manley Communications. The new public relations account will focus on both the domestic and international markets by highlighting the additions that the bush destination now offers....
[Added: 9 March 2010]

Professional coaching helps execs make the most of public speaking opportunities

08 March 2010 02:23:20 CAT

Executives that invest in the services of a professional speaking coach can learn how to maximise the impact of their public speaking time as well as to enhance their image and credibility in the eyes of their clients, suppliers, shareholders and employees....
[Added: 8 March 2010]

African Access named headline sponsor for Topco National Business Awards

08 March 2010 02:11:01 CAT

African Access has been named as the new headline sponsor for the Topco National Business Awards. Established in 2002 by Topco Media, the National Business Awards acknowledge and reward companies; individuals; industry; and government for outstanding achievements in business....
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YPO awards Marc Lubner for philanthropic development

08 March 2010 02:01:57 CAT

Executive Chairperson and Founder of the Smile Foundation, Marc Lubner, was recently presented with a Global Recognition for Philanthropy Award by the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO). The Award acknowledges his contribution to alleviating the difficulties currently facing underprivileged...
[Added: 8 March 2010]

Celebrity underwear, swimming trunks, necklaces, jewellery and dresses!

08 March 2010 12:23:11 CAT

Did you like Sandi Schultz’s famous ‘one dress’ that she wore on Survivor South Africa: Santa Carolina? Would Sade’s leather cowboy hat suit you? Do you want to get your hands on Izak’s tiny red speedo? Think that Cindy Nell’s mother-of-pearl necklace needs a new home – yours?...
[Added: 8 March 2010]