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Information you need to know about journalists

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:01:00 +0200

In order to be really effective in your publicity campaigns, there are certain details that could be very useful to you, if you knew them before you started pitching your ideas to journalists. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Before clicking ‘Send', read this...

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:46:00 +0200

Written communications form an integral part of many businesses' daily operations. Apart from the countless letters and emails generated daily, annual reports, newsletters, advertisements and many other documents are being distributed to clients and board members or being printed and viewed by the public. Trouble is, very few companies bother to have these documents professionally proofread to ensure that grammar and spelling are correct. Read full story... | Send to a friend

A note to interns and job seekers

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 +0200

Not an hour passes by without an email from a prospective PR or events management student landing in my inbox. Occasionally I read them, but more often than not, I delete them. The ones I do read thoroughly unimpress, annoy or irritate me. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Telmar celebrates 40 years

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:51:00 +0200

In 2008, Telmar celebrates its 40th birthday and, in recognition of this, is offering ReSearch Guru as a no-charge add-on to all of its current TNT+ licensed users. ReSearch Guru, a simple to use, web-based keyword search tool, was introduced last year. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Build-A-Bear Workshop invites you to spread hugs on 17 May

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:14:00 +0200

Build-A-Bear Workshop™ stores around the world are spreading the hugs on 17 May and giving children in need extra special love in an extra special way - with a furry friend. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Lisa Harrisberg appointed director at Taryn Fritz Public Relations

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:20:00 +0200

Taryn Fritz Public Relations is proud to announce the directorship of Lisa Kalk (Harrisberg). Read full story... | Send to a friend

CSI:Miami star for local jewellery catalogue

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:37:00 +0200

CSI:Miami female lead Eva La Rue (Natalie Boa Vista on screen) will star in premium jeweller Browns The Diamond Store's new seasonal catalogue. The actress, who arrives in South Africa on Wednesday, 14 May 2008, for the campaign shoot, is the latest installment of the jeweller's long association with celebrities that include Celine Dion, Simply Red's Mick Hucknall, JayKay of Jamiroquai and Charlize Theron. Read full story... | Send to a friend

RedCube Agency creates awareness for free Mother's Day Concert, hosted by NPO - the Tomorrow Trust

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:39:00 +0200

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate women, and in particular mothers who dedicate their lives to cherishing, guiding and nurturing their children. Read full story... | Send to a friend

There's life after listing... believe it and you'll have a client for life

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:31:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

P and P Communications brings theatre to enterprises

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:36:00 +0200

P and P Communications (www.pandp.co.za) announces the addition of theatre to its communications bouquet of PR, events, online and advertising. Read full story... | Send to a friend