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Recipe for disrespect: When inspiration turns into theft

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Content theft has become a rampant issue in the digital age, where creators’ work is easily accessible and replicable. The case of Nara Smith, a food blogger, allegedly stealing content from Onezwa Mbola, a small creator from South Africa, highlights the unfairness and consequences of content theft.Onezwa, who doesn’t profit from her content due to her location, sees her ideas and hard work replicated by Nara, who posts similar videos days later. This not only disheartens Onezwa but also … [Read more...] about Recipe for disrespect: When inspiration turns into theft

How to Promote Your Gqeberha Based Business Online

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In days gone by we would market our businesses in a number of ways: Yellow Pages Listings were a must Cold Calling was acceptable Adverts in the Daily Newspapers – Herald, Evening Post, Weekend Post, Die Burger, PE Express etc. Paid for Advertorials or to e quoted in Press Releases Branding on Radio – Radio Algoa being the first Bulk snail mail with personalised letters Membership of various societies like Freemasons, Rotary, etc. Vehicle Branding Nowadays everything has moved online and the … [Read more...] about How to Promote Your Gqeberha Based Business Online

How to Identify Journalists Covering African SMEs?

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Here are the key steps to identify journalists covering African SMEs: Search the MyPR Website: The MyPR website – https://mypr.co.za – contains a wealth of press releases and news articles related to African SMEs. Scan through the content to identify journalists who have written about this topic. Leverage Journalist Directories: Websites like SquirrelPR – https://www.squirrelpr.com/blog/post/2/how-to-discover-journalists-in-africa – maintain directories of journalists covering different sectors … [Read more...] about How to Identify Journalists Covering African SMEs?

How to Land Public Relations Freelancing Jobs as a Student

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Public Relations (PR) is a dynamic field that offers numerous opportunities for students to gain valuable experience and earn money through freelancing. For students looking to kickstart their PR freelancing career, volunteering to promote and write for a deserving charity can be an excellent starting point. We at MyPR will provide detailed suggestions on how a student can successfully navigate the world of PR freelancing and secure paid opportunities.1. Volunteering for a Deserving … [Read more...] about How to Land Public Relations Freelancing Jobs as a Student

The Future of Gumtree SA is Local

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June 2024 , Cape Town, South Africa -Since late 2022, Gumtree SA has been entirely SA-owned for the first time. “Becoming locally-owned, hosted and controlled has been a significant strategic boost for Gumtree South Africa (SA)”, says Marcus Badach, Chief of Staff at Gumtree South Africa. “This localisation and the resultant agility have made a huge difference to us at Gumtree; positioning ourselves as a marketplace deeply rooted in local needs and nuances, differentiates us from our … [Read more...] about The Future of Gumtree SA is Local

Call for Submissions: Local Publisher of Children’s & YA Books

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Imagnary House is a boutique publishing house for children’s books and young-adult literature in South Africa.Imagnary House is focused on building a larger market for local children’s book and young-adult book authors and illustrators, by both igniting the local readership and engaging with international readers, media and literary agents. Submit to join a family of authors that are inviting readers to dive into delectable stories amongst roaring monsters, dragons, magicians, Vikings, and more, … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Local Publisher of Children’s & YA Books

MyPR put AI and Original Writing Head to Head and Here are the Results:

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Why Government Could Consider EV’s as an ‘Unpatriotic’ Expression of ‘Anarchy’ Government has NOT solved these ‘EV Fuel’ tax conundrums How long will it take for a positive ROI from an EV? What is the cheapest way to ‘fill’ an Electric Vehicle Should EV’s be allowed to make RAF Claims? How government will lose over R300 per tank in taxes For the uninitiated here is a news flash; “Electric Vehicles run on Electricity and NOT diesel or petrol” and therein lies the rub with our government. Quite … [Read more...] about MyPR put AI and Original Writing Head to Head and Here are the Results:

Ever Wondered Why Influencers Are Paid Big Bucks?

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In the realm of online followers global stars rake in the money when it comes to being paid per post. The highest paid Instagram influencer for a single sponsored post is footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who can earn up to $2.4 million per post. The second highest is reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner, who can earn up to $1.8 million per Instagram post.When it comes to South Africa influencers the numbers are much lower: According to industry estimates, the average rates that influencers … [Read more...] about Ever Wondered Why Influencers Are Paid Big Bucks?

These Articles on MyPR Averaged More Than 3 Minutes Reading Time Each

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In the world of web stats and performance there is really only one indicator that can tell a PR Professional that their content is receiving love from people.No – it is NOT the number of times that it has been viewed but the LENGTH OF TIME that people spend reading the article.Most articles on the web these days average out at around 3 minutes reading time – our attention spans are under constant downward pressure I am afraid!People read at just over 200 words per minute. The average newspaper … [Read more...] about These Articles on MyPR Averaged More Than 3 Minutes Reading Time Each

See All Recent Press Releases on our New Partner – Nqweba.co.za

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The Nqewba.co.za web site has graciously included a section showcasing all the press releases published on MyPR, MyPR International and MyPR Video on one page.See: https://nqweba.co.za/news/news-from-mypr/Nqweba was formerly known as Kirkwood.Background to the name change:The town of Kirkwood in the Eastern Cape had it’s name changed to Nqweba on Friday 22 March 2024.The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa approved the name change which was Gazetted on the above date.Kirkwood is now … [Read more...] about See All Recent Press Releases on our New Partner – Nqweba.co.za

Would you Pay 1 Dollar for This?

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When it comes to listing your upcoming events on many of the paid for event listing sites you normally pay a percentage of your ticket sales to the platform selling on your behalf.What you then need to do to make your event stand out on these sites is to promote and promote so that you can at least get ticket sales.For some people this symbiotic relationship works well and for some not, as they are lost (suck) at promoting anything online.So, to help our lost (sucky) friends MyZA Events … [Read more...] about Would you Pay 1 Dollar for This?

Lindie Malan ActionCOACH Celebrates the Remarkable Success Story of Social Happiness

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Somerset West, 11 April 2024 — In an inspiring showcase of business transformation and success, Lindie Malan ActionCOACH extends heartfelt congratulations to Social Happiness, a leading digital marketing agency based in Somerset West, on their phenomenal journey of growth and achievements. Under the guidance of ActionCOACH’s business coaching and the visionary leadership of Tamsin Hayley, Social Happiness has redefined its strategic direction, resulting in unprecedented growth and … [Read more...] about Lindie Malan ActionCOACH Celebrates the Remarkable Success Story of Social Happiness