In South Africa a Cinderella sport is one that has less than 10 000 registered active participants - SA Sailors are currently just below 9 000. If your sport has over 10 000 participants then you get access to the 'big bucks'. The Cape to Rio - a premier sailing regatta and the longest continent to continent yacht race in the Southern Hemisphere - attracts foreign sailors and brings international focus onto South African Sailing. The current record holder is Giovani Soldini who sailed his … [Read more...] about Like all Cinderella sports Sailing Suffers from lack of Marketing
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BCM DA candidate list
The Democratic Alliance (DA) today announced its candidates for both ward and proportional representation councillor positions in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. According to Buffalo City Constituency Leader Kevin Mileham MP, the candidates the DA has selected "represent a rich diversity, from all walks of life, and bring a combination of specific skills, youthful energy, and local government experience to the table." According to Mileham, the candidates were selected after a … [Read more...] about BCM DA candidate list
Can you provide integrated communications, PR and marketing services to the Metro?
A lot of Port Elizabeth PR and marketing people use and read MyPE so this heads up is for them and any tenderpreuners. The metro is seeking the "Provision of integrated communications, PR and marketing services (360°)" - an annual tender whose value is expected to exceed R1 Million. The closing date is 27 March 2014. Documents for the tender can be obtained at the applicable non-refundable amount per set at Supply Chain Management Tender Office, Harrower Road North End, Port Elizabeth 6001, … [Read more...] about Can you provide integrated communications, PR and marketing services to the Metro?
SMSPortal enlists Sapphire Street
SMSPortal has called in Sapphire Street for a new corporate PR drive. With its head office in Cape Town, SMSPortal is South Africa’s leading bulk SMS provider with partnerships with every South African mobile network. Sapphire Street will raise the organisation’s profile, and increase its share of voice within a very competitive market. SMSPortal Managing Director, Charles Stretch said: “We are the biggest player in the market, with a great product and service range which needs to be … [Read more...] about SMSPortal enlists Sapphire Street
Eveready enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive
Household name, Eveready is investing in fresh PR support as it aims to boost corporate awareness. The proudly South African manufacturer has hired fellow Port Elizabethan business, Sapphire Street as its retained SA PR agency. Eveready has been in Port Elizabeth since 1937 and is the only manufacturer of dry cell batteries in South Africa. It also manages the Ecocell, House of York and Kestrel Wind Turbine brands. Sapphire Street founder and director Kimberley Nanson said: “Eveready is … [Read more...] about Eveready enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive
Accolades for Local PR Department
The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) has named Volkswagen South Africa's Public Relations Department as the "Best PR Department" in 2011. The announcement was made at the 2011 Motoring Journalist of the Year award ceremony in Sandton. The SAGMJ conducted a survey amongst its members to determine the best Public Relations Department in 2011. The survey questions covered issues such as availability of road test vehicles, accessibility of Public Relations representatives, … [Read more...] about Accolades for Local PR Department
New PR Agency Hits PE Streets
A new PR agency has launched with the aim to help businesses flourish using the power of the media. Sapphire Street, based in Port Elizabeth, will look to focus on lifestyle products and services within the Eastern Cape. The agency has hired established PR consultant Kimberley Nanson from the UK where she worked in top London PR agencies. Nanson brings international and big brand experience within the B2C sector to the agency as well as strong business acumen and creativity. Nanson … [Read more...] about New PR Agency Hits PE Streets
