PR & Communications Wallpost Kenya

Have PR companies killed objectivity?

Have PR companies killed objectivity?
[Carole Kimutai] A call from a public relations company is every editor's nightmare. Gone are the days when an invite would be sent to your desk and that would be the only communication from a PR agency. These days, an invite (on email or hardcopy) is followed by a phone call seeking confirmation as to whether you will attend the event or you will send a reporter.

Posted 11 years ago | Like
PR profession in Kenya under scrutiny

[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's Public Relations sector is one of the fastest growing in the East African region; but a recent report on the practice of PR in Kenya has revealed serious gaps in the profession. The report highlights three areas of grave concern; a general deficiency in understanding of PR, lack of standardised training, and puny PR ethics, regulation and standards.

Posted 12 years ago | Like
London based PR agency to market Kenyan tea

London based PR agency to market Kenyan tea
[Carole Kimutai] In a strategic bid to further enhance awareness on the distinct Kenyan tea attributes in the international markets, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has retained Phipps PR, a food and drinks public relations agency to handle its publicity brief in the United Kingdom.

Posted 12 years ago | Like
Gina Din PR wins SABRE African Consultancy of the Year

[Carole Kimutai] East African PR agency Gina Din Corporate Communications (GDCC) has been awarded the African Consultancy of the Year Award at the 2011 SABRE awards held in Prague, Czech Republic. The agency bagged the international award for their consistency in delivering PR strategies and campaigns over the years.

Posted 12 years ago | Like (1)
Tell-Em PR wins at 2010 PRSK Awards

Tell-Em PR wins at 2010 PRSK Awards
[Carole Kimutai] Tell-Em Public Relations has bagged the prestigious award of PR Campaign of the Year in the 2010 Public Relation's Society of Kenya (PRSK) Awards. The agency's campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour with Coca-Cola in Kenya in November 2009 was awarded for its outstanding media relations coverage.

Posted 13 years ago | Like
MPI redefines PR

[Carole Kimutai] According to Synovate's 2009 annual Media Publicity Index; Safaricom, Kenya Commercial Bank, East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL) and Coca-Cola led in the number of media clips. Others included the Kenya Power and Lighting Company, Zain, Telkom, Equity Bank, Kenya Airways and Barclays Bank. When the publicity was translated to advertising value Coca-Cola, Safaricom and EABL topped the list.

Posted 13 years ago | Like
Telkom Kenya campaign voted tops

[Carole Kimutai] The Ogilvy Public Relations Kenya campaign to manage and position the restructuring of Telkom Kenya has been voted the best in Africa.

Posted 15 years ago | Like
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