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We dive into this conversation with Digital Marketing Specialist and Brand Developer, Jodi Joseph, who has helped organisations achieve real growth through high-performing digital strategies that convert attention into action. <br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Too often, press releases end up ignored — or worse, deleted. However, when done correctly, they can generate genuine coverage, credibility, and momentum for your brand or client.<br />
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In this episode, Ray White, Veteran Broadcaster and TV Presenter, unpacks the art and science of writing a press release that actually gets read.<br />
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We’ll dive into structure, strategy, and storytelling – what to include, what to avoid, and how to stand out in a crowded inbox.<br />
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Don't forget to subscribe and leave your comments. ]]></description>
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In this episode, Ray White, Veteran Broadcaster and TV Presenter, unpacks the art and science of writing a press release that actually gets read.

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From social media backlash and reputational scandals to unexpected internal leaks, how your brand responds in the first few hours can determine whether you’re containing the damage or heading into full-blown disaster mode. <br />
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In this episode, Lulama Philiso, Communications Head: Reputation Management and Financial PR at Liberty Group South Africa, breaks down how brands can prepare for a crisis, respond with clarity, and recover with integrity. ]]></description>
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In this episode, Lulama Philiso, Communications Head: Reputation Management and Financial PR at Liberty Group South Africa, breaks down how brands can prepare for a crisis, respond with clarity, and recover with integrity.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you're in-house, working for an agency, or building your own brand, getting a journalist to notice your email shouldn’t feel like winning the lottery. <br />
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A strong pitch isn’t about shouting the loudest — it’s about being relevant, timely, and genuinely valuable. <br />
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In this episode, we sit down with Andile Mwale, Interim Programme Manager at SA FM, to unpack how to become pitch perfect! ]]></description>
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A strong pitch isn’t about shouting the loudest — it’s about being relevant, timely, and genuinely valuable. 

In this episode, we sit down with Andile Mwale, Interim Programme Manager at SA FM, to unpack how to become pitch perfect!]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Senior PR Account Executive, Lesego Makgatho, unpacks her journey of shifting from journalism to PR and why more people are moving out of the newsroom and into communication roles. <br />
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It’s a career move that raises eyebrows — and questions: Can journalists really switch sides? What do they bring to the PR world? And what’s it like learning to promote stories instead of reporting them? ]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we chat with Brand Strategist Gugu Dhlamini about the power of branding and how to protect your business reputation in the digital era. She shares insights on how to build and protect a strong and successful brand.<br />
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Your brand isn’t just a logo — it’s your reputation. ]]></description>
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Your brand isn’t just a logo — it’s your reputation.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Comms Hub | Episode 1 - Welcome to The Comms Hub</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to The Comms Hub — your new go-to podcast for all things PR, digital marketing, and media relations!<br />
<br />
Episode 1 is our intro — setting the stage for insights, stories, and strategies that shape how we communicate in an ever-changing world. <br />
<br />
Tune in and hear what’s in store for this season of The Comms Hub! ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The Comms Hub | Episode 1 - Welcome to The Comms Hub</itunes:title>
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