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Five Reputation recovery steps if your name emerges in #Guptaleaks

By Vincent Magwenya CEO of Conversations Media and Communications Prepare yourself By now you would have observed that some of the individuals whose names appear in the leaked emails by members of the Gupta family and their associates, were not necessarily people involved in their business dealings. They may have simply been candidates for public... Continue reading

Young black, female owned businesses on the fast track to success

The inaugural Seed Academy/WDB AccelerateHer programme, a three-month business accelerator for female entrepreneurs, sponsored by Shell Downstream South Africa concluded by notching up a string of successes for young black female owned businesses. The fully-funded AccelerateHer programme provided 25 black female entrepreneurs with an intensive programme including developmental workshops, high impact business development support and... Continue reading

Corrine Bennett, General Manager – Client Services and Relationship Management at CBR Marketing Solutions

There’s no such thing as digital marketing, Corrine Bennett, CBR’s Marketing Solutions’ newly appointed GM – Client Services and Relationship Management, told stunned University of Johannesburg marketing students. She was making a point. “When people say we need to focus on digital or grow in digital marketing, they’ve missed the boat. We cannot afford to... Continue reading

Free waterless car wash campaign by Engen simulates F1 pit stop to launch new fuel

Simulating the speed and enhanced performance of a real Formula One pit experience, 700 Engen motorists were treated to a free waterless car wash by a pit crew who demonstrated Engen’s improved performance and economy as part of the launch of their new advanced energy formula, Engen Primax Unleaded. “A traditional car wash, wastes on... Continue reading

New Wits Journalism and Media Innovation Hub Open for Applications Now

Applications open today for a new six-month innovation support programme for existing or new South African journalism and media teams. The Journalism and Media Accelerator (JAMLAB) will be home to innovators who want to develop new forms of journalism and also reach new, younger, audiences. JAMLAB will provide participating teams with the tools, facilities, contacts... Continue reading

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