Leading South African public relations consultancy, Meropa Communications, has opened an office in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay. Meropa now has wholly owned branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth – making it the most national of South Africa's PR agencies. "We have been servicing Eastern Cape-based clients, particularly the Coega Development Corporation for more than five years already and we have had dedicated resources in this region for most of that time," … [Read more...] about Meropa expands to Eastern Cape
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The Office Coach enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive
Port Elizabeth-based people development firm, The Office Coach is investing in fresh PR support. Its aim is to boost corporate awareness as it positions itself in the people development arena. Founded by Angela Carter and Deirdre Elphick-Moore in late 2009, it has hired fellow PE business, Sapphire Street as its retained PR agency. The Office Coach offers management and labour consulting and skills development workshops uniquely designed so that individuals and the companies they work for … [Read more...] about The Office Coach enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive
New PR drive for PE Based FitnessNetwork
FitnessNetwork is South Africa’s leading retailer of world-class gym equipment. It offers nationwide delivery from its online store and has two stores in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Stocking leading brands, Fitness Network has exclusive rights to sell Tunturi Platinum Cardio, Powertec Gym Equipment and WaterRower Rowing Machine to the SA market. Sapphire Street won the account after a pitch process and has been briefed to carry out a targeted programme of consumer and trade media relations … [Read more...] about New PR drive for PE Based FitnessNetwork
Grooming Future PR’s
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) - Department of Public Relations and Communications Studies and Boomtown Strategic Brand Agency are collaborating for the fourth consecutive year to encourage practical learning. In 2009 a need was identified for partnerships between the University and the private sector for students to be exposed to the industry and its workers, much earlier in their academic career and not only after they have graduated and seeking employment. The initiative … [Read more...] about Grooming Future PR’s
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
PE based Khaya Volunteer hires Sapphire Street for consumer PR drive
A local agency has been asked to increase brand awareness among UK consumers while positioning Khaya Volunteer as an expert in the field of volunteering and 'gapping'. Khaya Volunteer, which has projects across South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar, provides access to projects predominantly to gap year students and grey-gappers wanting to make a difference on their travels. It is calling on Sapphire Street help to promote its experiences within the UK and wider European … [Read more...] about PE based Khaya Volunteer hires Sapphire Street for consumer PR drive
NMMU Students Reach out to Community
A group of second year NMMU Public Relations students have beenchallenged by their lecturer, Brightness Mangalothi, to apply their knowledge in practice. Their assignment is to create awareness about Khanya Youth Development Centre in New Brighton, and provide for short term goals such a food, toys and cooking utensils. Following the success of last year's group of second year students, this year’s group will once again provide for the needs of NGO named Khanya Youth Development Centre, … [Read more...] about NMMU Students Reach out to Community
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
Networking Breakfast With PRISA President
Professor Ronel Rensburg, President of the Public Relations Institute in Southern Africa will meet and network with Members of the Port Elizabeth region at a breakfast at the NMMU North Campus tomorrow (Thursday 11 August from 7:30 am). Prof Ronel Rensburg was the Head of the Department of Marketing and Communication Management at the University of Pretoria from 2000-2008. She was the Chairperson of the School of Management Sciences in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, she is … [Read more...] about Networking Breakfast With PRISA President
Coffee With Michelle
Being exposed to the PR business on a daily basis through MyPE I can appreciate the need that business has for the service of a good Public Relations Practitioner (try and say that 10 times quickly!). This morning it was the turn of Michelle Brown from Brown's PR to talk to the assembled NMBBC crowd about the PR Profession. Brown's PR was established in 1988 and focuses on 3 aspects of PR; Corporate PR, Media Liason and Special Events Management. Not afraid of a little bit of self … [Read more...] about Coffee With Michelle
We Talk
Siyathetha is a Port Elizabeth based Public Relations Company. Siyathetha's approach is to help the client first identify communication needs, and then to develop innovative solutions. It is a process which begins within the company or organisation itself, and then moves on to customers, investors or the broader community – depending on the group which needs to be informed and influenced. Measurable projects are developed around the needs and goals of the client, in order to facilitate a … [Read more...] about We Talk
