SmartStart will host its third SmartStart Unite event on Saturday, 23 November. This year's celebration intends to honour the achievements of 4 000 'SmartStarters'. These are the women who take quality early learning experiences to over 60 000 children across South Africa. 

5FM is showing its support of the Fix Scholarship 'What Women Want Convention', which takes place in Johannesburg on Saturday, 16 November at 1 Fox in the CBD. The Fix Scholarship is the brainchild of 5FM's DJ Fikile 'Fix' Moeti of The Forbes and Fix Show (Mondays to Fridays, 12:00 to 15:00).

OFM is launching a new campaign to assist farmers across the central regions who are battling with the drought. The station has created a page to share what is happening around South Africa in relation to helping farmers in need.

Riverbed has appointed Mogani Naidoo as its new client service director. The agency will also see Naidoo join its executive leadership team, which comprises Bridget Johnson, agency ECD; Kabelo Lehlongwane, director of strategy; and Monalisa Sibongile Zwambila, agency founder and CEO. 

The PR 2020 Summit, which will take place on Wednesday, 27 November, aims to provide insights and opportunities for PR agencies to help them reach success. The event will focus on the latest market insights and marketing trends in the modern public relations and media landscape.

Tuesday, 12 November marks the 28^th birthday of the South African Internet. The year 1988 saw Mike Lawrie lead the Rhodes University team that established the very first South African Internet networking system. While its first Internet Protocol (IP) address was established in 1988, 1991 saw the first local IP connection made.

Brand safety is a concern that PR pros have had to ponder about for years. But with the introduction of new technology and programmatic advertising, branded content can often be unintentionally placed next to damaging content. This then makes the brand, as a whole, look dodgy.

HEINEKEN South Africa announced new appointees to its management team, along with promotions to its global group. The company views the promotions of its South African directors into global roles as a testament of its local and international knowledge and experience.

The public relations industry is as competitive as ever. The battle for PR agencies to stand out among competitors continues, and the best way to get noticed is to deliver exactly what your clients need. And what better way to do that than with stellar reports?

Ogilvy South Africa celebrated a triumphant night at this year’s Assegai Awards, hosted by the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa. The agency walked away with a total of 52 awards.