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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.
Effie South Africa appoints new committee to drive excellence in marketing and communication
The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has announced the new Effie South Africa Committee, tasked with promoting and growing the Effie Awards and marketing effectiveness in South Africa.
Joe Public retains top spot as South Africa’s number one agency at the 2022 Loeries
Joe Public is the top-ranked agency in South Africa for the fifth consecutive year as well as the second Overall Agency of the Year in Africa and the Middle East (AME) in the 2022 Loeries Official Rankings.
Joe Public launches Cell C’s summer campaign, Spin Your World
Brand and Communications Group, Joe Public, recently launched Cell C’s latest summer campaign, “Spin Your World”, just in time for the summer holiday excitement.
Joe Public ranked number one agency at 2022 Pendoring Awards
The awards are most renowned in South Africa for rewarding creative content in all official South African languages and are highly contested by the top creative players in the industry.
Joe Public’s Pepe Marais inducted into hall of fame at Loeries 2022
Pepe Marais, Co-Founder and Integrated Group Chief Creative Officer at Joe Public, was inducted into the Loeries Hall of Fame at this year’s Loerie Awards.