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RedCube Agency creates awareness for free Mother's Day Concert, hosted by NPO - the Tomorrow Trust - RedCube Agency
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate women, and in particular mothers who dedicate their lives to cherishing, guiding and nurturing their children. 7 May 2008 16:39

There's life after listing... believe it and you'll have a client for life
[John Spira] In the same way as a wedding serves as an occasion to mark the beginning of a long-term relationship, so the listing of the shares of a company on the JSE should signal the start, not the end, of a long-term union between a PR firm and its JSE-listed clients. 8 May 2008 08:31

P and P Communications brings theatre to enterprises - P and P Communications
P and P Communications (www.pandp.co.za) announces the addition of theatre to its communications bouquet of PR, events, online and advertising. 7 May 2008 12:36

Loeries calls for PR entries
The Loerie Awards is calling for submissions from public relations agencies to be recognised for excellence in brand communication. Although there is no specific PR category, PR agencies are invited to submit work in which they have executed an aspect of a brand promotion campaign in an original way. 7 May 2008 09:27

New GM for Marcus Brewster CT
Peter Milne has been appointed as GM in the Cape Town office of Marcus Brewster Publicity (MBP), to champion new business development and special projects for the firm. 6 May 2008 09:35

Talk2Us strengthens its marketing and communications muscle - Talk2Us
Talk2Us welcomes Buhle Madlala, a talented Account Executive, her strengths are in the arena of Communications and Public Relations complementing and adding to our existing dynamic team. 5 May 2008 09:56

The London Fair bookie's take - The Write Co.
Essential items for any serious bookie. An oyster card, a book fair guide, a hotel key and a badge! 29 Apr 2008 17:10

Communications industry is fast losing faith in tenders and pitches - Tshirundu Communications
[Thendo Ratshitanga] There was a time when the slightest opportunity to participate in a PR tender or to pitch to a prospective client elicited great excitement and enthusiasm in the marketing communications industry. 21 Apr 2008 09:48

Where is respect and loyalty today? - Livewired Communications
[Janine Lloyd] What is happening to our business culture and ethics? It seems to be fraught with attitudes closely resembling a soulless approach, topped off by “cheers you are out, in with the new”. That is not too bad, a bit of new blood is always good, however it seems that chucking out suppliers or partners who have supported them over the years, who have the skill and knowledge about their business and who are delivering, without a thought or care in the world is a bit callous. 18 Apr 2008 17:24

Poking internal comms with a stick
[Tiffany Markman] If you talk to your company's employees, this is for you… According to the experts, there's never been a better time to be in internal communication. But that's a little surprising in light of some recent research. 17 Apr 2008 12:15

The sixth sense of communication
The Public Relations and Communication Management Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has announced details of its forthcoming National Conference: ‘Communication – The Sixth Sense'. The conference will be held at Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg, from on 18 - 19 June, headlining as keynote speaker the renowned political economist Prof Noreena Hertz of Cambridge University. 15 Apr 2008 07:13

SA's first social media press release
[Melissa Attree] The decision by Standard Bank to use a social media press release (SMPR) as part of the Standard Bank Pro20 Series is a bold one. This South African communication first is part of a campaign that has seen one of our most established brands get involved in the online conversation while simultaneously freeing the brand from the shackles of tradition and conformity. 11 Apr 2008 09:57

ACA launches new corporate identity
The Association for Communications and Advertising (ACA) unveiled a new corporate identity at this year's Advertising Performance Excellence Awards (APEX) gala event held last night, Thursday, 10 April 2008, at Emperor's Palace. The new logo, inspired by beads and beadwork, common among many African cultures, captures the essence of how barriers can be transcended through advertising and communication. 11 Apr 2008 09:00