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Bridging gaps and building narratives that matter

PR helps brands earn a place in culture

Evan-Lee Courie

PR the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of society

Kisha Reader-Bain

Your voice matters

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PR is the voice that shapes the scene

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#Orchids&Onions: Ford gets it, iWyze doesn’tBrendan Seery

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Carte Blanche “gagging” order overturned

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#WPRD2025 | iHeart Digital's Tracy Margetts: Bridging gaps and building narratives that matter

#WPRD2025 | CSA.Global's Davin Phillips: PR helps brands earn a place in culture

#WPRD2025 | CSA.Global's Davin Phillips: PR helps brands earn a place in cultureEvan-Lee Courie

Tin Can's Kisha Reader-Bain says PR is the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of society (Image supplied)

#WPRD2025 | Tin Can PR's Kisha Reader-Bain: PR the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of societyKisha Reader-Bain

#WPRD2025 | Inzalo Consulting’s Bridget von Holdt: Your voice matters

#WPRD2025 | Inzalo Consulting’s Bridget von Holdt: Your voice mattersBridget von Holdt

#NedbankIMC2025| Lucky Hustle's Darren Morris - Why today's CMOs must speak the language of business

#NedbankIMC2025| Lucky Hustle's Darren Morris - Why today's CMOs must speak the language of businessDarren Morris

Sowetan executive editor Pearl Sebolao passes away

Sowetan executive editor Pearl Sebolao passes away

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker's Adam Hunter: PR is the voice that shapes the scene

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker's Adam Hunter: PR is the voice that shapes the sceneHook, Line & Sinker

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Suspended Standard Bank marketing manager makes bid for bail

The Creative Circle event takes place next week in Joburg and Cape Town, featuring some of the best creative minds in the country. Book your seats now (Image by Carl Willoughby)

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#WPRD2025 | Clayton Morar Media's founder: PR is built on trust and consistency

#WPRD2025 | Clayton Morar Media's founder: PR is built on trust and consistencyEvan-Lee Courie

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Reddit ad revenue projected to reach $1.8bn in 2025

Joe Hamman from Novus Group says as AI transforms search, earned media coverage has become one of the most critical drivers of digital visibility (image supplied)

#WPRD2025: Novus Group's Joe Hamman on earned media as a critical driver of digital visibilityJoe Hamman

Alkemi Collective's Bradly Howlan says World PR Day’s theme this year Building Bridges & Navigating Polarisation could not be more timely (Image supplied)

#WPRD2025 | Alkemi Collective's Bradly Howland: Building bridges in a world that needs it more than ever

#WPRD2025 | Tutone Communications' Melanie Ramjee: PR is about bringing a brand's story to lifeEvan-Lee Courie

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Brand Finance's most valuable alcohol brands - South Africa faces tariff hurdles

Influencer marketing: Asset or liability?

Influencer marketing: Asset or liability?IMC Conference

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Pendoring Awards 2025 now open

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SABC2's new look celebrates modern South African families

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Jochai Ben-Avie, senior global policy manager at Mozilla.

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Three African markets worst affected by spam calls

Three African markets worst affected by spam calls

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Finalists selected for journalism awards

Finalists selected for journalism awards

2 Aug 2017

#OrchidsandOnions: Don't text and drive... and beware of a shortage of sperm

#OrchidsandOnions: Don't text and drive... and beware of a shortage of sperm

Brendan Seery 1 Aug 2017

362 people want to be on SABC board

362 people want to be on SABC board

Babalo Ndenze 1 Aug 2017

Motoring icon celebrates 50 years with a growl

Motoring icon celebrates 50 years with a growl

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Why startups should head straight to networking events

Why startups should head straight to networking events

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VR content should be engaging, relevant and appropriate

David Limbert 1 Aug 2017

Sanctioned agencies appeal ACA suspension

Sanctioned agencies appeal ACA suspension

1 Aug 2017

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Finalists have stopped wondering, ready for finale

1 Aug 2017

Marriott International's new dynamic sales and marketing leadership team

Marriott's new super sales and marketing leadership team for Middle East and Africa

31 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: Utilising CSR to create communities that thrive

#CSIMonth: Utilising CSR to create communities that thrive

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Jul 2017

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How quickly can total adspend be decreased?

Chris Brewer 31 Jul 2017

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#CreativeMorningsCT: Talking equality with Angel Campey

Leigh Andrews 31 Jul 2017

Tribunal confirms DStv division's settlement for collusion

Tribunal confirms DStv division's settlement for collusion

Pericles Anetos 31 Jul 2017

Five FAQ's about influencer marketing

Five FAQ's about influencer marketing

Bianca Quinn-Diavastos 31 Jul 2017

Howard Audio swings into action with First Choice

Howard Audio swings into action with First Choice

Howard Audio 31 Jul 2017

Brands, Black Twitter will come for you if you are not careful

Brands, Black Twitter will come for you if you are not careful

Khangelani Dziba 31 Jul 2017

The New York Times reported it swung to profit in the past quarter on gains in digital subscriptions and online advertising |

Subscription gains help put NY Times in profit column

28 Jul 2017

Loeries 2017 Outdoor and OOH president Keith Cartwright.

#Loeries2017: Jury president jabber with Keith Cartwright

Leigh Andrews 28 Jul 2017

#DigitalMarketing: The attributes of a successful digital marketing strategy

#DigitalMarketing: The attributes of a successful digital marketing strategy

Louise Marsland 28 Jul 2017

#StartupStory: Spatialedge

#StartupStory: Spatialedge

Ilse van den Berg 28 Jul 2017

#DigitalMarketing Mid-year online asset checklist for digital marketing excellence

#DigitalMarketing Mid-year online asset checklist for digital marketing excellence

Amanda Adam 28 Jul 2017

AmaBhungane condemns BLF disruption at #GuptaLeaks media gathering

AmaBhungane condemns BLF disruption at #GuptaLeaks media gathering

Kgaugelo Masweneng 28 Jul 2017

Is it only the “Nasty Woman” who can break the glass ceiling?

Is it only the “Nasty Woman” who can break the glass ceiling?

Lauren Durant 28 Jul 2017

Five rookie marketing mistakes that could impact your brand's credibility

Shae Leigh 28 Jul 2017

Digital marketing and dark social traffic

Digital marketing and dark social traffic

Charlie Stewart 28 Jul 2017

South African brands overcome unstable conditions, growing 3%

South African brands overcome unstable conditions, growing 3%

28 Jul 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Liquorice wins Avon account

EXCLUSIVE: Liquorice wins Avon account

27 Jul 2017

Africa news

Jochai Ben-Avie, senior global policy manager at Mozilla.

Barriers to internet access in Africa revealed

2 Aug 2017

Three African markets worst affected by spam calls

Three African markets worst affected by spam calls

2 Aug 2017

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VR content should be engaging, relevant and appropriate

David Limbert 1 Aug 2017

Negotiations for a single continental market for goods and services on track

Negotiations for a single continental market for goods and services on track

1 Aug 2017

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