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Loerie Awards adds PR category for 2011

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:11:00 +0200

The Loerie Awards has introduced a PR category to this year's awards. Public Relations Industry of Southern Africa (PRISA) spokesperson Bridget von Holdt believes the move is indicative of the importance of strategic communication in the overall communication mix and that the inclusion of PR exposes other industries to the real value of strategic communication and its vital role in brand management.
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PR Worx wins IABC African Gold Quill

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0200

In the media relations category of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) African Gold Quill Awards, PR Worx won for its Anglo American's CSI publicity activities. It received the highest publicity category score in Africa, after the first tier of judging, so the entry will be submitted to the second round of international adjudication in the US.
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Loeries 2011 opens for entries, categories revised

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0200

The Loerie Awards launched its 2011 campaign, Tuesday 15 March 2011, entitled "Don't hate. Create", created by Draftfcb and supported by a mobisite and specially developed augmented reality apps, linking digital technology to the printed media, along with a revamp of its award categories.
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Roundup of SxSWSA posts from the weekend

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:15:00 +0200

Here is a roundup of the posts published on sxswsa.co.za this weekend. We're over halfway through SxSW Interactive in Austin, Texas, but there's still plenty material in the works, so keep an eye on the blog for another few days. Also, follow @sxswsa, or the entire the #sxswsa Twitter list. [view twitterfall]
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2011 Maputo International Ad Festival set for May

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:22:00 +0200

The sixth Maputo International Advertising Festival will take place from 25-27 May 2011, AMEP - the Mozambican Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Association announced yesterday. The festival recognises advertising agencies, producers and communications companies worldwide especially from Africa and the Indian Ocean regions.
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UNESCO sponsors Namibia Media Awards category

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:27:00 +0200

WINDHOEK: The Namibian Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) held the 2010 MISA Namibia Media Awards late last week in Windhoek. The awards aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of Namibian journalists. UNESCO sponsored the Best Community Reporter category.
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Space available on Organisation Communications Course

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:52:00 +0200

Limited space is available on the Organisation Communications Course offered by Media Specialists, Quo Vadis Communications in Johannesburg.
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Quo Vadis offers new three-day English communications course

Thu, 24 May 2007 18:06:00 +0200

Quo Vadis Communications, a niche communications training and marketing communications company with over 30 years experience in conducting writing courses in the NGO, developmental and private sectors, is offering a new and intensive three-day English Communications Course.
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Indalo Yethu Activision Day: “Save Tomorrow, Today”

Thu, 17 May 2007 09:36:00 +0200

International Day of Biological Diversity on 22 May will usher in the launch of South Africa's primary environmental awareness initiative. Biological diversity and an unharmed environment are the cornerstones to sustainable development in support of poverty reduction.
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RETOSA appoints public relations representative

Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:47:00 +0200