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VMLY&R South Africa took home seven trophies, including Best In Show and Agency of the Year at this year’s Awards
It was a night to remember for VMLY&R South Africa at this year’s MMA South Africa SMARTIES Awards, as the agency took home seven trophies for The Bright Sides, a campaign created for Nando’s. The campaign was awarded gold in four categories, as well as a silver award. The cherry on top was ending the... Continue reading→
Of Soul and Joy Presents “eNqutu”: A Photographic Exhibition Showcasing Personal Stories from Local Youth
Of Soul and Joy, a vocational programme dedicated to empowering youth through the field of photography, is pleased to announce its latest project, eNqutu, a photographic exhibition featuring personal stories from local youth and selected students from Mathukulula High School in Nqutu, Kwa-Zulu Natal. The exhibition, held at Mathukulula High School from 1 – 30... Continue reading→
Lessons from the newsroom for PR consultants
Zweli Mokgata, head of content at Tribeca Public Relations As someone who spent a significant portion of their career in the newsroom before transitioning to the world of public relations as a writer, I have gained valuable insights into how PR consultants can effectively engage with media. For eight years, I worked at one of... Continue reading→
Boomtown awarded Wimpy ATL business
After an extensive pitch process, culminating in a final five agencies being shortlisted to present their strategic and creative visions for the brand, Boomtown has been awarded Wimpy’s above-the-line account. According to Wimpy’s Marketing Executive Jacques Cronje, Boomtown impressed with its no-nonsense hard-work ethos while retaining its authenticity and humility. “An excellent match with Wimpy,”... Continue reading→
Snakes alive! Prepare your brand for the venomous crises lurking in the grass
By Caroline Smith and Allison MacDonald What happens when your organisation is bitten by a crisis that threatens its reputation? It could easily devolve into a poisonous situation that could be damaging or even deadly to your brand. That’s why you need to identify whether it’s a “python” crisis or a “mamba” crisis, and prepare your... Continue reading→
Algoa FM’s Charlie T flying solo on Saturdays
Popular Algoa FM presenter and aviation enthusiast Charlton Tobias is about to fly solo with his own Saturday morning show between six and nine. During the week “Charlie T” remains part of the Algoa FM Breakfast team together with Wayne Hart and Lee Duru. “I am delighted to be hosting Saturday Breakfast which will dispense... Continue reading→
The relationship between architecture and brands
Branding and architecture – two forms of design – have an interesting and overlapping relationship, according to Landseer Collen, principal, director and founder of BPAS Architects. This has changed through the decades and is likely to continue to develop into the future, as new design technologies and philosophies evolve. “There are many ways that branding and... Continue reading→
Canon celebrates 20th consecutive year of number one share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market
Canon South Africa announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the number one share of the global market for 20 consecutive years1 from 2003 to 2022. “Canon develops the key imaging system components featured in its EOS series of digital interchangeable-lens cameras – CMOS image sensors, image... Continue reading→
Razor PR wins ‘Best Reputation work in EMEA’ for third year running at EMEA Sabre Awards
Razor PR, the globally award winning South African public relations and reputation management agency of M&C Saatchi Group, and its client Anglo American, took home the Diamond SABRE Award for Superior Achievement in Reputation Management at the ceremony held in Germany on Thursday. This is the third year running that Razor has won the top... Continue reading→
Effie South Africa Launches 2023 Season, Calls for Entries
Effie South Africa has issued a call for entries for the 2023 Effie Awards South Africa Programme Entries will be accepted via the Effie entry portal from the 6th of April through to midnight on June 14th 2023 The Effie Gala Awards Ceremony will be held on September 15th in Johannesburg Effie South Africa launched... Continue reading→