Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform in Africa, has renewed its relationship and broadened its scope of work with Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca). Since 2018, Tribeca has managed a business-led, brand-driven approach to Bolt (previously Taxify), taking the lead in issues management and driving awareness of its service offerings through strategic and targeted public relations. The […]
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Tribeca Public Relations retains Level 1 B-BBEE rating
Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca) has retained a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status in its 2019 B-BBEE verification audit carried out by JS BEE Solutions, a SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification agency. The B-BBEE verification process was based on the Marketing, Advertising and Communication (MAC) Sector Code, which defines Tribeca as a Large Entity due […]
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Twiga Communications bags Granadilla insurance
Boutique PR agency Twiga Communications has been appointed to develop and implement the PR strategy for new insurtech company Granadilla. The agency will deliver strategic communications that complements the brand’s overall marketing campaigns and product releases, to ensure growth in both brand recognition and take up by consumers. Franco D’Onofrio, Managing Director of Twiga Communications, […]
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Lebo Madiba to head up Ogilvy PR
Ogilvy Johannesburg has announced Lebo Madiba as the new Managing Partner: Public Relations & Influence at the agency. Madiba is taking over from Joanna Oosthuizen, who was promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Ogilvy South Africa in 2018. Madiba joins Ogilvy from Etion Limited, a JSE Altx-listed, digital technology provider, where she was Group Chief […]
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Tribeca builds its client portfolio with The Great Yellow Brick Company
The Great Yellow Brick Company has appointed Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca) to support its continued growth in South Africa, including the launch of the second LEGO® Certified Store later this year. The appointment follows Tribeca’s successful launch of South Africa’s first LEGO® Certified Store in Sandton City in July 2018. The new partnership will see […]
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The value of a niche PR and Digital Marketing agency
By Judith Middleton, founder of DUO Marketing + Communications We all feel it, it’s been a challenging year and the outlook is looking uncertain. Businesses are critically reviewing budgets. But this is the time to sharpen your focus and partner with an expert who knows your market. Niche agencies have the ability to be more […]
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BCW Up For 5 In The Holmes Report Agencies Of The Year Awards!
BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), a leading global communications agency, has been shortlisted for five Agencies of the Year (AOTY) SABRE Awards by the Holmes Report. For the 11th consecutive year, BCW Africa is amongst the Africa Consultancies of the Year finalists. BCW Africa won the award in 2009 – the inaugural year of the […]
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Think Again,Think Riverbed
Riverbed has been awarded the Corporate Communications account for McCain, following an intensive four-way pitch against prominent, multinational agencies. The renowned international producer of frozen vegetables is re-strategising its brand positioning, and undergoing a future-fit transition, with Riverbed as a preferred partner. The independent, through-the-line creative agency won the pitch based on its ideas-led approach, […]
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Nedbank has appointed Riverbed to manage its Consumer PR. This win is testament to the agency’s ability to develop sound brand strategies with compelling creative ideas. Nedbank’s strategy is responding to the rising societal demand for purpose-led work, something that Riverbed has always been committed to as a guiding philosophy. While Riverbed has established itself as a through-the-line creative agency, and although there’s an […]
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DUO Marketing + Communications committed to developing PR and marketing industry talent
Digital PR and marketing agency DUO Marketing + Communications (DUO) launched its very first Graduate Programme for PR and communications graduates earlier this year and had placed the first of what it hopes are many, graduates. Dintle Makhubo, who graduated from the University of the Free State, started at DUO at the beginning of March, […]
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