Steyn City Properties, a visionary new lifestyle development in Johannesburg's Northern Suburbs, has appointed Grapevine to implement a PR/Communications campaign. The 2000-acre wooded parkland estate will be situated between William Nicol Drive and Cedar Road and will incorporate commercial, retail, residential and leisure nodes, including an 18-hole Nicklaus design golf course. 6 Feb 2012 Read more >>

Soul City Institute for Health and Development Communication is launching its eleventh series of Soul City on SABC 1 on 11 October 2011 at 20h30 and has appointed Grapevine Communications to handle the media/PR campaign. Soul City Series 11 is scripted to be 13 riveting episodes communicating key health messages to the public while providing weekly half-hour episodes of exciting drama for SABC viewers. 22 Sep 2011 Read more >>

IFFCO Worldwide, a United Arab Emirates-based international group, which manufactures and markets a well integrated range of mass-market food products, related derivates, intermediates and services launched in South Africa in October 2010. IFFCO SA has appointed Grapevine Communications, an agency which has extensive FMCG experience, to implement its PR/Communications campaign for the company and their flagship brand, Tiffany, a range of impulse foods including biscuits, confectionery and chocolates. 5 Aug 2011 Read more >>

SASSETA, the Safety and Security SETA, has appointed Grapevine Communications to handle their PR/communications. 17 Mar 2011 Read more >>

Tastic has appointed Grapevine to implement a PR/Communications campaign for their extensive and innovative portfolio of rices and complimentary products including; Tastic Parboiled Rice, Tastic Nature's range of Brown Rice, Tastic Rices of the World, Tastic Simply Delicious Ready to Eat range and cook in sauces. Grapevine will focus on communicating Tastic's intrinsic benefits which are not only wholesome and nutritional, but versatile, easy to prepare and cook perfect every time. 26 Jan 2011 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications is excited to be entering the dynamic coffee segment, with the appointment by Ciro Beverage Solutions, to conduct PR for its Out of Home business continuing to lead and innovate this burgeoning industry sector. 10 Aug 2010 Read more >>

Menlyn Maine Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd has appointed Grapevine Communications to handle its PR for Menlyn Maine, Africa's first 'Green City' quality mixed-use precinct located in Pretoria's eastern suburbs. 26 Jul 2010 Read more >>

Fromageries Bel, French producers of fine cheese, has appointed Grapevine Communications as their PR partner of choice due to their impressive experience within the FMCG sector. Patleys, a member of the Bidvest Group Limited, are the sole distributor of Bel cheese into the South African market. 24 Feb 2010 Read more >>

The phrases most commonly mentioned in 2009 were ‘the economic downturn' or ‘recessionary times', and there are few local companies that won't admit they have felt its effects in different ways. From downsizing and restructuring to smarter operations and cutting overheads, the year was a trying one that tested everyone's ability to bounce back and make use of innovative thinking to make it through to year-end. 9 Feb 2010 Read more >>

Pasco Risk Management, a global risk consultancy, has appointed Grapevine Communications to handle their media/communications. 30 Oct 2009 Read more >>

Eye of Africa Developments (Pty Ltd) has appointed Grapevine Communications to handle its PR specifically for the Eye of Africa Golf and Residential Estate, located in southern Johannesburg. This appointment was based on Grapevine's past performance and experience in residential golfing developments. 13 Oct 2009 Read more >>

Zinto Marketing, leading Brand Activation Specialists, has appointed Grapevine Communications to handle their PR. Grapevine's dynamic media relations and successful track record in profiling secured this appointment. 13 Oct 2009 Read more >>

That's what we at Grapevine Communications tells SMEs who often have a value-add offering or service, but not the established confidence to understand that they have an important message to take to market. The perception of ‘small fish in a big pond' can often intimidate smaller businesses away from investigating their ability to benefit from public relations. 29 Jul 2009 Read more >>

One of South Africa's leading pharmaceutical companies, Adcock Ingram Healthcare (Prescription Marketing Division) has appointed Grapevine Communications for its PR services kickstarting with a new campaign, 'Adcock Ingram gives a heart'. 13 Feb 2009 Read more >>

Youth marketing company, Three Ring Circus, has renewed its contract with Grapevine Communications for 2009 to conduct its third consecutive annual PR Campaign for the Standard Bank Rocking Future Roadshow, now running in its ninth year. The roadshow inspires, motivates and guides matriculants in their tertiary study making decisions. 21 Jan 2009 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications has become further entrenched in the FMCG market by adding food giant, Foodcorp, to its portfolio. Foodcorp is Africa's largest black-owned food manufacturer and the world's fourth-largest wheat milling complex. 7 Jul 2008 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications has been appointed to handle the communications for Rosebank College, part of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) which is a registered provider with the Department of Education. The IIE is part of the listed AdvTech Group. 25 Jun 2008 Read more >>

Bob Martin, leader in pet healthcare, has appointed Grapevine Communications to launch a new product range of pet supplements. 3 Mar 2008 Read more >>

Montagu Property Group has appointed Grapevine Communications to handle their PR and communications. 7 Feb 2008 Read more >>

Youth marketing company, Three Ring Circus, has committed to a second consecutive year with Grapevine Communications. 30 Jan 2008 Read more >>

Grapevine has been appointed by Zanusi Brand Solutions, a leading brand management consulting firm, to build their media profile during the coming months and the Zorgvliet Group to launch two of their new projects namely the Privilege Wine Club and the Zorgvliet Private Residence Club. 3 Oct 2007 Read more >>

Below the line brand marketing and sponsorship agency, MindSpace Africa, has appointed Grapevine Communications to conduct a public relations campaign to build awareness of the MindSpace Africa brand. 8 Jun 2007 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications bags another project from the Tiger Brands stable. 28 May 2007 Read more >>

Global public relations group - Lewis PR (UK) has appointed local agency, Grapevine Communications to represent them in South Africa for their international client, Lexmark with effect from 02 May 2007. 10 May 2007 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications has been reappointed by two former clients, Red Cherry and The Jo’burg Wine Show. 2 Apr 2007 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications has been appointed by General Motors South Africa and Three Ring Circus to conduct an annual PR campaign for their Opel Rocking Future Roadshow. 26 Jan 2007 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications has become further entrenched within the FMCG market. 25 Oct 2006 Read more >>

It is all systems go for PR consultancy, Grapevine Communications.  10 Oct 2006 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications has scooped two of South Africa's recent Technology Top 100 Award winners, an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, Da Vinci Institute and Eskom to celebrate technology successes in South Africa. 6 Oct 2006 Read more >>

Demonstrating our diverse skills and experience, Grapevine Communications has secured the accounts for the launch of two new products to be brought to the market within the next six weeks.  5 Jul 2006 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications has hit the ground running in 2006 by being awarded two new contracts. 23 Jan 2006 Read more >>

'n Noodsaaklike kommunikasievennoot, of maar net spin-spesialiste? Ongeag van 'n mens se mening van die openbare-betrekkinge-bedryf se funksie, het me. Marie Yossava, eienaar van Grapevine Communications, dit op haar eie reggekry om in 'n oorvol mark maatskappye soos Samsung, National Brands en Oracle te oortuig dat sy waarde tot hul bedrywighede kan voeg. 15 Aug 2005 Read more >>

Grapevine Communications is celebrating ten successful years in the business! From a one-woman, standard PR operation, Grapevine has been transformed into a media relations business with blue chip clients. 28 Jul 2005 Read more >>

The public relations industry has, for too long, been perceived as the poor cousin of the marketing mix and plagued by accusations of poor quality service and a lack of transformation. Now it's time for PR to bite back. 3 May 2005 Read more >>

Spectrum Visual Networks (SVN), who are leading the way in mobilising digital media in South Africa, have appointed PR company, Grapevine Communications to handle their media liaison. 6 Apr 2005 Read more >>

The Businesswomen's Association (BWA) has renewed its contract with PR company, Grapevine Communications for a third year to handle the communications campaign for the BWA South African Women in Corporate Leadership Census 2005 and the 2005 Businesswoman of the Year Award. 2 Mar 2005 Read more >>

Marie Yossava, MD, Grapevine Communications, lists her top five trends: 9 Jan 2005 Read more >>

Is it chemistry or kismet or just plain business sense? In choosing the right PR company for the job, clients need to consider a variety of tangible issues. 25 Feb 2004 Read more >>

[Home Goods Retailer, February 2003] The press release is the cornerstone of a communications strategy. It is also one of the most abused and misused tools in the PR toolbox. 14 Feb 2003 Read more >>

[Advantage, December 2002] Africa is a continent that attracts the adventurous and the entrepreneur. For the adventurous, it conjures up excitement, and an opportunity to see a world largely unspoilt by modern development. Vast and beautiful vistas with wild animals and primitive societies found nowhere else in the world. 14 Dec 2002 Read more >>

[Marketing Mix, April 2001] The promotions, advertising and communications fraternity is under increasing scrutiny by clients to justify costs and quantify performance. The communications industry needs to respond to these heightened demands by focusing corporate efforts on developing long-term brand-building partnerships with clients. 14 Apr 2001 Read more >>