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Audi South Africa appoints Terence Steenkamp as PR and Relationships Manager
In this role, Terence will manage Audi South Africa’s PR, social media and customer relationship portfolios.
PR industry’s confidence remains high as practitioners embrace AI tools, survey
PR leaders remain confident about market conditions, and are increasingly exploring the potential of AI tools such as ChatGPT, according to the latest PRCA and ICCO Confidence Tracker.
C-suite advisory firm P&L Consulting appoints Maureen Sande new Managing Partner
Sande takes ups the position as the firm seeks to grow into capital markets, risk and communications.
[Marketing Week Africa] Bob Koigi: Africa warms up to social media for business and leisure
Africa is leading the rest of the continent and making a mark in the social media world as users tap into these platforms for business and leisure, reports indicate.
PR and communications practice fosters sustainable development in Africa, report
BHM Research and Intelligence (BR&I) has launched the maiden edition of the Africa PR and Communications report, a comprehensive exposition on PR and communications practice and its role in fostering sustainable development on the continent.
PRGN expands global presence with addition of Pan-African agency
The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) has added two new agencies in the emerging markets of Africa and India as full members, enhancing its ability to seamlessly serve clients throughout the world.
Nedbank partners with JoePublic on a campaign to encourage saving for retirement
Leading up to Savings Month, Nedbank in partnership with agency Joe Public has launched their latest campaign showcasing the harsh reality of not saving enough for retirement.
Kenyan agency Scanad wins two awards at Cannes
Kenyan-based agency Scanad has received the Glass Lion for Change award and Bronze Lion at the Cannes Festival for its captivating campaign “Stain, Not Shame,” that was executed for Zeva Fashion.
Renna Markson appointed as Managing Director of PRCA
This promotion comes as a recognition of her exceptional dedication and valuable contributions to the organisation over the past few years.
[Kenya] Skills To Grow Africa, Strathmore tailor opportunities for young PR professionals
Skills To Grow Africa and Strathmore Communication and Consultancy Clinic have announced a partnership to create career development opportunities for Young Public Relations Professionals.
THOP Institute launches Inaugural International Conference on Government and Communications in Africa
The CIGC is an annual forum designed for public sector communication professionals to exchange ideas, explore the latest trends, and redefine new approaches.
Global public relations tools market to reach $29.5 billion by 2030, report
Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Content Creation & Distribution segment is readjusted to a revised 9.8% CAGR for the next 8-year period.
Over half of PR practitioners lack confidence in their data literacy skills, study
Responses from in-house professionals reflect this knowledge gap, with nearly all respondents in this sector (91%) willing to invest more, but only if agencies worked to build client confidence in their capabilities.
Ethical standards remain crucial for the African PR industry, report
All members of APRA and PRCA are required to follow the APRA Code of Conduct and PRCA Professional Charter and Codes of Conduct, respectively, and are accountable for doing so.
Havas reinforces its CSR and communications global teams
Havas has announced changes at global level and appoints Stéphanie Bertrand-Tassilly, Global Chief CSR Officer and Charlotte Rambaud, Global Chief Communications Officer.
[Interview] David Njenga, Creative Director, Nick Creations
David Njenga is Creative Director at Nick Creations, an Agency that specializes in brand development, market research and Public Relations.
[Interview] Mitchell Prather, Managing Director, Djembe Communications
Mitchell Prather, Managing Director of Djembe Communications speaks on how he made it in the Public Relations industry and shares an insight on how technology as become a part of Public Relations.
The PRCA and APRA partner to determine the state of African PR in flagship study
The flagship study, conducted by Reputation Matters, will gather demographic data on the industry and investigate issues including ethics, perceptions of PR in business, talent, remote working, and the challenges facing the industry’s future.
[Interview] Job Mutai, Co Founder, New Age Media, Kenya
Job Mutai is the Co Founder and Creative Director of New Age Media agency, a marketing, communications and media company based in Nairobi, Kenya.
[Interview] Josephine Pretorius, Founder, Consolidated Marketing Services, South Africa
Josephine Pretorius is the founder and CEO of Consolidated Marketing Services, CMS, a South African startup offering marketing and PR services to clients predominantly in the energy and power infrastructure sector.
[Column] Mimi Kalinda: Strategic communication vital to Africa’s DNA
Innovation is a critical part Africa’s DNA, but it only plays a part in shaping the continent’s narrative when the world becomes aware of it.