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Toyota will survive in spite of PR foul-up

[Chris Moerdyk] The great Toyota recall saga might dent its sales for a short while but the brand won't suffer that badly in the long run from the embarrassment of having to get millions of its cars back into workshops to fix potentially dangerous sticking accelerators.

Multi award-winning editor joins the dynamic Ngage PR team - Ngage Public Relations

Johannesburg-based Ngage Public Relations, an agency specialising in managing the internal and external communications of engineering, mining, construction and agriculture industries, has appointed multi award-winning editor Suzette Scheepers as Account Manager for their newly-launched Agriculture Division. 8 Feb 2010 11:28

Meet Bokkie, the Boks' new kid

The new character Bokkie made his first appearance at the launch of South African Rugby Union's (SARU) Champion Tour and will become a familiar face around South African rugby as he is used in a host of marketing, communication and commercial activities. 5 Feb 2010 11:25

Meropa appoints new MD

With immediate effect, Donald Kau will take over the MD's responsibility from chief executive Peter Mann, who will change his role within Meropa Communications. Kau joined Meropa in 2005 and was appointed an executive director in 2006. 5 Feb 2010 07:35

Do stakeholders get the message?

[Jack Mullen] For yonks we've been propagating the importance of communication and the critical role it plays in the success (or otherwise) of your business, with the fervour of proselytising evangelists. And with the advent of King III, which gives communication its proper status.... well, hallelujah! 4 Feb 2010 07:35

Using technology to assist journalists - Ngage Public Relations

Ngage Public Relations, a Johannesburg-based public relations consultancy that specialises in the mining, engineering, construction and agriculture industries, recently launched an innovative communication channel to assist journalists in producing articles for publication. 3 Feb 2010 11:31

Gullan&Gullan joins ICOM

According to the International Communications Agency Network (ICOM), Africa is an important region to the network's clients who are looking to expand in fast-growing markets. In addition, advertising and promotional activity is expected to increase in South Africa this year as the country hosts the FIFA World Cup in June. It has therefore appointed Gullan&Gullan Advertising as its exclusive South African member. 3 Feb 2010 11:24

No can do Cannes?

[Chris Moerdyk] Is it the recession that has prompted the organisers of the Cannes Awards to incentivise attendance this year with more award categories or is there a feeling that the ad industry is slowly moving away from these massive self-indulgent back-slapping affairs? 2 Feb 2010 12:24

FNB goes to Baird's

Baird's Renaissance has been appointed as the PR consultancy for First National Bank (FNB), effective 1 February 2010. 1 Feb 2010 07:35

[2010 trends] Climbing on the brandwagon

[Abey Mokgwatsane] For today's brands to survive in tomorrow's world, a revolution of marketing strategy thought is required. What worked yesterday simply won't cut it tomorrow. The risk for brands in today's cluttered market is not that they won't be heard; it is that they will be met with indifference. 29 Jan 2010 11:57

Cannes Lions 2010 entries open, with new awards

LONDON: The 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is now open for entries in all categories - Film, Press, Outdoor, Direct, Media, Cyber, Radio, PR, Promo & Activation (previously Promo), Design, Titanium, Integrated and the new Film Craft Lions category. Also new are Independent Agency of the Year; Grand Prix for Good; Craft in Cyber, Press and Radio; and 3D Structural Design in Design. 29 Jan 2010 10:48

R340 000 engaging editorial for MSA Africa - Ngage Public Relations

During 2009, Ngage Public Relations generated over R340 000 worth of editorial for safety-specialist MSA Africa - measured according to the Advertising Value Equivalent (AVE) rating given by media monitoring companies. 29 Jan 2010 10:00

PRISA gets 2010 communication tips

The inaugural 2010 PRISA breakfast late last week featured Linda Hamman and Daniel Munslow of Talk2Us on the importance of internal and external communication strategy in 2010 and beyond. These included insights based on both local and global research, demonstrating how internal communications is a key enabler to external communications and the brand promises that are made to the public via various channels. 26 Jan 2010 11:11

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