Little Black Book PR

11/10/2017

A very true perspective - although managing a client's expectations can be very tricky.

For a hired PR, much of their ability to do their job relates to the actions of their client. However, clients can accidently inhibit a PR from doing their job without even knowing it. How does it happen, and are there solutions?

08/03/2017

Very excited to welcome the fabulous (and affordable) French skincare brand SVR to the Little Black Book PR stable.

Skincare has become very sophisticated due to brilliant scientific research – but let’s face it, high-end skincare products are really expensive,so it’s absol…

08/02/2017

One of the biggest challenges in a client / agency relationship has to be when clients are looking for an ex*****on arm and not a professional consultant.

For a hired PR, much of their ability to do their job relates to the actions of their client. However, clients can accidently inhibit a PR from doing their job without even knowing it. How does it happen, and are there solutions?

04/02/2017

We all know this feeling! Love The same can be said for PR.

Hey guys.

01/02/2017

I can identify with the third example. When employing the services of a PR professional, look for insight, understanding and advice rather than somebody who is happy to simply carry out instructions.

What is the worst advice you’ve ever heard someone give to someone in the Public Relations industry? It could be to a senior or junior consultant - or even worse, to a client. Three PR professionals share their own experiences and the worst advice they’ve heard (or have been given).

17/10/2016

A great article by James Wilson - thank you!

What is it about us PR people that makes us fall on our proverbial swords at the very sniff of client conflict...

12/09/2016

If you are looking for something interesting and inspiring to attend - book for Suits & Sneakers - see below.

We have just over 9 weeks to go before the 4th edition of the Suits & Sneakers Main Event takes place. The evening presents you with an opportunity to open your mind, connect with like-minded South Africans and come together to change the landscape of this country!

Registration is FREE to attend and all you have to do is register online and then tell someone else about the event: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/21206-suits-sneakers-4/

20/10/2015

OK working Dads - some advice from the Twittersphere - the same kind of advice we working Mums get. Tuesday laugh. http://www.breakingnews.ie/discover/if-we-gave-fathers-the-same-nonsensical-advice-we-give-working-mothers-700862.html

17/10/2015

A name that has come up in conversation a lot lately.

Taking photos and posting them on Instagram is how Gareth Pon makes his living. Meet the man who's developing South Africa's Instagram Community.

16/10/2015

The first time this is being hosted in SA!

13/10/2015

We suscribte to PR Daily for our inspiration and ongoing education. This is an article about what PR is NOT. Very interesting. Have a read. http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/19513.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Savicom&utm_campaign=Vanquishing%2010%20PR%20myths&utm_term=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prdaily.com%2FMain%2FArticles%2F19513.aspx

Sometimes communicators must challenge misconceptions in order to explain what public relations truly means. Here's where you can start.

09/09/2015

Eventing people - can anybody suggest new, exciting venues in Jozi and Cape Town to host between 150 - 200 people? Need good AV facilities.