The true meaning of transformation in the South African advertising industry is finally coming to the fore with the acquisition of 25.1% share by FastGro Investment Holdings (a 100% black owned investment firm) of independent agency House of Brave (HOB) as well as the appointment of new Group CEO Karabo Songo and Chief Future Officer […]
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Ryan Williams Appointed As CEO Of Ster-Kinekor Theatres
Ryan Williams, the current CEO of Primedia Unlimited, has been appointed as the of CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres, effective from 1 February 2018. Williams started working at the Primedia Group at Ster-Kinekor Theatres in 2012 and was instrumental in turning the Cinemark advertising business around. Williams has held several positions within the Primedia Group and […]
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M&C Saatchi Abel congratulates Makosha Maja-Rasethaba’s on her recent appointment as Partner and Head of Strategy for the Johannesburg agency. Makosha joined the agency six years ago. In her most recent post as Head of Insight for the Group, she was responsible for delivering locally relevant strategies and campaigns across a number of iconic […]
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Bongiwe Tshiqi has been confirmed as Bona’s new editor. Over the past five months she has been acting deputy editor, and together with the Bona team, has ensured the continued smooth production of the magazine. Bona, South Africa’s only publication available in four languages: English, isiZulu, seSotho and isiXhosa, provides its audience with the inspiration, […]
Continue readingMore TagFIVESTAR PR extends portfolio of Luxury Villa representation
Luxury travel and hospitality specialist FIVESTAR PR has extended its portfolio to include luxury villas MOONDANCE in Fresnaye (Cape Town); LA RIVE FRANSCHHOEK; and LA RIVE PENTHOUSE on the Atlantic Seaboard (Cape Town). The three top of the range properties are privately owned and managed by Alexis Gillis, to cater for the growing exclusive-use villa […]
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DUO Marketing + Communications, a specialist B2B tech PR and digital marketing agency, has started the New Year with the appointment of three new team members. “We kick-start 2018 with a core team that is stronger than ever, and the addition of new team members with a diversity of skills and experience, will enable us […]
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Montego Pet Nutrition, the local premium pet food manufacturer, has appointed Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca) as its public relations partner, tasking the agency to build brand awareness and communicate the company’s journey, product launches and successes in 2018. Montego Pet Nutrition is a homegrown brand that started in the heart of the Karoo in 2000. […]
Continue readingMore TagNatasha Marot promoted to Account Director at Tribeca PR
Tribeca Public Relations has promoted Natasha Marot to account director in recognition of her consistent growth and performance in client service, strategy and team leadership since she joined the agency in 2014. Natasha joined Tribeca with experience in the sporting PR sector, and has since expanded this experience where she now leads a team that […]
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Wag The Dog Publishers is launching a series of handbooks aimed to address the ongoing challenge faced by retailers of training and retaining staff. First in the series is Your Hardware Handbook. The spiral bound easy-to-use booklet will include valuable information on products and information to boost staff confidence and knowledge. Your Hardware Handbook will […]
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Toyota South Africa and FCB Africa have ‘renewed their vows’ meaning that one of the longest-standing relationships in the local advertising & marketing industry will continue uninterrupted. FCB Africa, then Lindsay Smithers, was awarded Toyota SA’s advertising & marketing business in 1961 and helped launch the first Toyota vehicle in South Africa, the Toyopet Stout, […]
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