Starting a public relations business as a Solopreneur, freelancer, or SME Entrepreneur can seem like an exciting adventure - until you get in and realise that it is not as rosy as you expected. Just like any other business, starting, building, and growing a Public Relations firm requires critical knowledge of certain fundamentals that can help you grow from a solo founder to a firm that serves clients across continents. Join Nigerian Women in PR in collaboration with AfricaCommunicationsWeek for…

Communications can play a critical role in shaping perceptions of the world and communities within it. Unfortunately, communications has often been used to reinforce harmful and one-dimensional stereotypes of Africa. This workshop, titled, "The Ethics of Communications in Africa: Exploring the Role of Communications in Challenging Stereotypes and Promoting Social Change" will bring together various media professionals, nonprofit industry leaders, and more to explore how communications can be used as a tool for social change. In particular, it will uncover…

The African Continental Free TradeAgreement has deepened intra-Africa trade by increasing ease of business - and thereby, flows of knowledge - across the continent, promoting a borderless Africa. But so too has digital and social media. This talk discusses how to think of digital storytelling as a form of its own borderless trade across the continent; and what significance this plays in promoting African digital agency and solidarity. Register to attend

Africa is one of the world's fastest-growing regions, with several countries showing strong economic growth rates over the past few years. The continent has become an attractive destination for businesses looking to expand their global footprint, particularly those in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America seeking new markets outside their region. With the rise of countries like Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé & Príncipe, the lusophone region presents enormous economic opportunities for forward-thinking…

Every organisation will experience a crisis. Managed well, the crisis can protect your brand and reputation and build trust with stakeholders. On the contrary, a badly managed crisis can be more catastrophic than the crisis event itself. Join Neeran Naidoo from Hewers, a dedicated crisis communications and reputation risk management consultancy, as he shares his experience, knowledge and tactical approach to effective crisis communications. This event is organized by Hewers in collaboration with the International Association of Risk and Crisis Communications…

This event is organized by CLEAR global. It will be a presentation on how technology can be used to bridge the digital language divide. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 853 2075 5055 Passcode: CLEAR

In today's interconnected world, effective communication plays a crucial role in driving social and economic development. This panel will explore how communications can go beyond borders and create a positive impact on development initiatives. The discussion will focus on the power of communication to foster change, promote inclusivity, and drive innovation in diverse communities and regions across the globe. Overall, the panel will provide insights, lessons learned, and best practices on how communication can transcend borders and create a meaningful…

This event will provide CSO leaders, communications experts, scholars, philanthropic support actors, donors, and other stakeholders with practical insights and strategies for using communications to drive social change in Africa. Through an insightful presentation, and interactive Q&A, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the power of communications in driving social change in Africa and learn effective communication strategies for addressing social challenges. The session will also showcase successful examples of communications for social change in Africa and facilitate cross-sectoral…

Are you a young African eager to connect with peers and explore exciting new opportunities? Or maybe you're a professional seeking to support the next generation of African leaders. Either way, you won't want to miss " AfroChampions: Overcoming Obstacles and Creating Impact"! This one-day virtual event, taking place on May 25th, 2023, is all about celebrating the incredible resilience and creativity of young Africans. Through panel sessions and group discussions, we will hear from inspiring young leaders who have overcome adversity…

This session, organised by CIPR International, will explore how building digital bridges can help shape the future of African communications, bringing the insights of leading professionals from the worlds of PR, FinTech and technology: Various bridges or enablers to how we shape stronger communications for the continent, including tech/fintech, digital/data, youth, linguistic, cultural The idea that we can build these bridges even more strongly when we don't only look at them in isolation The ‘digital first’ agenda which lives and thrives when nuanced with the other enablers Register…

Dans le cadre de l'Africa Communications Week, le cabinet de conseil en stratégie et relations publiques Global Mind Consulting organise à Dakar ce 26 mai 2023, la 3e édition des Global Master Class portant sur le leadership et le management féminin. La CEO du cabinet, Seynabou DIA SALL, fera une intervention sur le thème "Comment renforcer l'impact de ses interventions publiques ?  

While the AU has been pushing the Agenda 2063 and its flagship project under this agenda, the AfCFTA, it is clear that there is room for greater collaboration across the continent in order to achieve a borderless Africa. In this Webinar, our goal is to explore how PR and Communications professionals can work together to tell a united but diverse story of Africa which will create a sense of belonging, integration and openness within the continent. We will consider the ways PR…

Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion captivante et découvrez comment la communication stratégique peut jouer un rôle essentiel dans l'attractivité des territoires en Afrique. Ensemble, nous explorerons les défis que rencontrent les collectivités territoriales sur le continent et les opportunités qu'une communication efficace peut présenter. Vous découvrirez également des stratégies gagnantes pour renforcer l'image et stimuler le développement économique des mairies. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de contribuer à façonner un avenir prometteur pour nos territoires Afrique. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant ! Participer…

This session, organised by CIPR International and Platform Africa, will bring together leading female professionals from the worlds of African PR, media agencies, marketing, training and networks to share their insights and tips on how women can effectively make their voices heard and share their successes, whether at local, national or global level. Panellists will include: Eloine Barry, CEO, African Media Agency Mimi Kalinda, Group CEO and Co-Founder, Africa Communications Media Group Izabela Hamilton, Google Facilitator for #IamRemarkable Contact: Samantha…