1. South African bands suck?
2. If I won the Lotto...
3. Were do I see myself in 5years
4. Who will I vote for and why?
5. Why do so few guys study Public Relations?Does that mean women are better PR's?
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Respond to Designer PR
While reading Ms Pike's blog on designer PR, I really started thinking about it. It is true, PR really is going places. When I look back, a good 10 years ago, my sister really wanted to study PR. She was told that basically it is a "glorified secretary", a term I have come to hate since the "older", clearly uninformed generation still think is what I am studying to become. But what they don't know is that although there is a lot of admin, PR is so much more and such an exciting field to be in.
With technology developing at such a rapid pace PR is becoming more and more exciting. As Ms Pike mentioned PR is all about conversation and building and maintaining relationships through communication and that Advertising is taking a back seat to PR these days. This means it is our time to shine and there are so many ways in which we can do this.
I am really excited about entering this industry next year and start making use of all the opportunities, although there is still so much that I need to learn. I mean, I did not even know about Twitter. As a PR these days you need to be aware and on top of all the new social and technological trends in order to make a success of your carreer.
With technology developing at such a rapid pace PR is becoming more and more exciting. As Ms Pike mentioned PR is all about conversation and building and maintaining relationships through communication and that Advertising is taking a back seat to PR these days. This means it is our time to shine and there are so many ways in which we can do this.
I am really excited about entering this industry next year and start making use of all the opportunities, although there is still so much that I need to learn. I mean, I did not even know about Twitter. As a PR these days you need to be aware and on top of all the new social and technological trends in order to make a success of your carreer.
South African bands suck?
" want ons is Proudly South African
luister Koos Kombuis
op 'n ou draadloos
in 'n sinkdakhuis.
Amanzi van die dorp
en Sasko Sam
leer ek die kinders bedel
in 'n traffic jam"
Melktert Kommisie
The lyrics of this Melktert Kommisie song is so purely South African that it is something each and every South African citizen can relate to on a day to day basis. Not only is it a catchy song, but it represents what we, as South Africans are and our way of life; this being the reason why I dissagree with the statement that South African bands suck.
When it comes to the South African music industry it is fair to call me Proudly South African. The reason why I am so supportive is because I really feel South African bands and music is something special. They sing about things we know of and where the rest of the world is trying to fit in, to me it feels as if South African musicians are trying to be different, to be daring, which makes them much more interesting to me. Bands such as F-off Polisiekar, although I am not a big fan of all of their lyrics, I love their sound. It is something completely different from what we hear everyday. But it is not only them, Parlotones, Freshly Ground, Melktertkommisie, Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, Louise Carver and many more also stands out.
These bands don't just stand out in South Africa, but abroad as well, which means they must be doing something right. Just look at the success Seether have made overseas. Whilst I am saying this I should also mention that I am not a fan of ALL South African music. A lot of South Africans, especially in the Afrikaans nation, tend to produce CD's just for the hell of it. It is people like these who make a mockery of the South African music industry. Just because you are able to keep a tune does not mean you are good enough or have that something special to make you a great singer. If more people would realise this, I think the South African music industry would be taken much more seriously and more people would realise that South African bands are great and does indeed not suck!
luister Koos Kombuis
op 'n ou draadloos
in 'n sinkdakhuis.
Amanzi van die dorp
en Sasko Sam
leer ek die kinders bedel
in 'n traffic jam"
Melktert Kommisie
The lyrics of this Melktert Kommisie song is so purely South African that it is something each and every South African citizen can relate to on a day to day basis. Not only is it a catchy song, but it represents what we, as South Africans are and our way of life; this being the reason why I dissagree with the statement that South African bands suck.
When it comes to the South African music industry it is fair to call me Proudly South African. The reason why I am so supportive is because I really feel South African bands and music is something special. They sing about things we know of and where the rest of the world is trying to fit in, to me it feels as if South African musicians are trying to be different, to be daring, which makes them much more interesting to me. Bands such as F-off Polisiekar, although I am not a big fan of all of their lyrics, I love their sound. It is something completely different from what we hear everyday. But it is not only them, Parlotones, Freshly Ground, Melktertkommisie, Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, Louise Carver and many more also stands out.
These bands don't just stand out in South Africa, but abroad as well, which means they must be doing something right. Just look at the success Seether have made overseas. Whilst I am saying this I should also mention that I am not a fan of ALL South African music. A lot of South Africans, especially in the Afrikaans nation, tend to produce CD's just for the hell of it. It is people like these who make a mockery of the South African music industry. Just because you are able to keep a tune does not mean you are good enough or have that something special to make you a great singer. If more people would realise this, I think the South African music industry would be taken much more seriously and more people would realise that South African bands are great and does indeed not suck!
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