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By Craig Atherfold
Head of Investor Relations: The Firehouse Communications
Not so very long ago, it seemed that investor relations entailed little more than a few well-written press releases here and there, a press conference at annual results time and perhaps a few ......more »

The vast majority of business and IT executives across industries are confident in the efficacy of their information security practices. 43% believe they have effective information security strategies and proactively execute their plans.......more »

Many years ago a group of friends thought that the best place to gaze at the full moon was on Ko Phangan Island. So they organised a small party along the crescent-shaped white sandy beach of Haad Rin, gathered a few friends around a fire......more »

Hotel revenue streams are expected to remain under pressure for the next couple of years, as research shows declines in both domestic and international travel. It's for this reason the hospitality industry must look at efficiencies and......more »

Thai culture is deeply rooted in historical and religious customs and before setting foot in Thailand, tourists should understand its unique social and cultural etiquette. .......more »

Cryo-Save South Africa is pleased to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art stem cell processing and storage laboratory in Cape Town, South Africa. The new laboratory is the result of the joint venture between Cryo-Save Group N.V. (Euronext: CRYO; "Cryo-Save Group"), the leading .......more »

Bangkok started as a small trading city and nearly 200 years later it has grown into one of the most popular global tourist destinations. With its bright city lights, floating markets, delicious food and spectacular museums, you will soon find yourself falling in love with Bangkok and its mystique......more »

As the Entertainment and Media (E&M) industry emerges from the recession, one of the key characteristics of its recovery is the rapid consumer migration to digital formats, triggered in large part by the device revolution. These include Internet-enabled devices such as smartphones, advanced next generation network infrastructure, mobile applications, social media, web-enabled TV, and tablets and netbooks.....more »

The Firehouse Group has been whipping up a design storm and has developed a website that will whet anyone’s appetite. In May 2011, cooking school Foodiction’s interactive virtual home was unveiled after months of hard work from The Firehouse Group’s design team. The new website welcomes visitors into its kitchen in a unique way that is branded with the Foodiction smile...more »

The Firehouse Group has been appointed to provide advertising, public relations, digital and social media services to Meet Joburg – a stylish social networking platform that facilitates natural mingling opportunities for people over 25 ...more »

A survey on Perspectives on Strategic and Emerging Issues in Africa West Coast Banking conducted by PwC, shares the diverse views from senior banking executives from across banking institutions in five countries at different stages of development in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria...more »

Mutual & Federal has announced the appointment of its new Managing Director, Peter Todd, who will take over the leadership of one of South Africa's leading short-term insurers from outgoing Managing Director Keith Kennedy on 1 February 2011....more »

Thebe Exhibitions and Projects Group (TEPG) has retained the services of The Firehouse Communications (FHC) to manage public relations for the Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo (BOFE)...more »

Thai Airways International (THAI), Southeast Asia’s premier global airline, this year celebrates 50 years of welcoming international visitors to Thailand and the region, treating them to an experience of Thai culture that’s as unique and authentically Thai as the airline itself...more »

The first edition of the PwC’s South African entertainment and media outlook (The Outlook) presents annual historical data for 2005-2009 and provides annual forecasts for 2010-2014 in 12 entertainment and media segments...more »

There are approximately 25,000 PVR’s in the South African market, and while this isn’t close to saturation, the advertising industry is already speculating its impact on the 30 second TV ad. In fact, industry experts fear that the fast-forward button will doom the traditional TV spot...more »

The Firehouse Advertising is proud to announce that it has adopted the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Healthcare Foundation (WSPCCA) as its CSI project...more »

The Firehouse Communications will be collaborating with Thebe Special Projects, Conferences and Events to manage the public relations for the National Innovation Competition (NIC) and Awards Dinner...more »

The Firehouse Group, a young and vibrant integrated communications agency, is proud to announce that it has won the Arik Air International account...more »

The Firehouse Communications is proud to announce the appointment of its newest member, Craig Atherfold, who joined the team on 1 June as general manager...more »