GDCC Branding with Burson-Marsteller

September 15, 2009 - Gina Din Corporate Communications, a member of the Arcay Communications Africa network, today announced that it is the first of the Arcay Communications Africa member companies, other than Arcay Communications itself, to be given permission to use Burson-Marsteller's branding as it relates to the Arcay Communications Africa network. Just over a year ago, Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations and communications consultancy, announced the extension of its footprint across Africa through an exclusive affiliate agreement with SA-based Arcay Communications, a leading South African consultancy with headquarters in Johannesburg and an extensive affiliate network throughout the African continent.

Now, a year down the track, local and international award-winning Gina Din Corporate Communications will add Burson-Marsteller's branding to the Arcay Communications Africa branding it already displays. Commenting on this, Gina Din said: "We have enjoyed a successful partnership with Arcay Communications for many years and are delighted that they have recommended us to Burson-Marsteller in this way. It is with pride that we will continue to fly both the Arcay Communications Africa and now the Burson-Marsteller flags. Our focus is on servicing our clients and those of our African and international partners."

Chairman of Arcay Communications, Robyn de Villiers, added : "Experience has taught us that it is the 'home grown' communications solution - the combination of local insight, understanding and in-country implementation with regional co-ordination, reporting and strategy direction - which multinational organisations doing business in the growing and lucrative African markets seek. It is our tailored for Africa service offering and our reach, provided by partners like GDCC, which give Arcay Communications Africa the edge."

Gina Din wins Gold SABRE Awards

Monday, May 25, 2009 - Kenya's leading PR consultancy firm, Gina Din Corporate Communications has received two prestigious international awards.

The firm emerged first in the SABRE Awards in the financial sector and public affairs categories for steering the communication of the Safaricom Initial Public Offering (IPO) and advocacy for the CEO Forum respectively.

The firm scooped the top awards ahead of leading PR firms from Europe, Middle East and Africa for Superior Achievement in Branding and Reputation building. The awards were announced at a Gala Dinner at the Stockholm's magnificent City Hall in Sweden on Thursday evening.

"These two SABRE Awards demonstrate our professionalism and commitment to consistently adhere to the highest international benchmarks in public relations and communication management," GDCC Executive Director Desiree Gomes said.

"When you get such a coveted award just after the Marketing and Public Relations (MPR) Gold Award for use of effective and innovative communication strategies, it reassures us that our policies are right and our colleagues and clients can be confident that they have chosen the right partner," she added.

In the last few weeks, the Holmes Report, one of most reputed publications in the field of worldwide public relations, recognized GDCC as one of the best companies in the East African region.

The European Consultancy Report Card 2008 recognized GDCC as "becoming the first local firm from Kenya to earn recognition in the EMEA region and SABRE Awards".

GDCC has won the Public Relations Consultancy of the Year for the last three consecutive years and also won the Private Sector PR Campaign of the Year Award for the financial relations campaign of the Safaricom Initial Public Offering at the Public Relations Society of Kenya Excellence Awards 2008.

GDCC is an exclusive affiliate to Arcay Communications Africa for East Africa, a leading Pan African integrated communications consultancy based in South Africa. It also has an exclusive affiliate partnership with Burson-Marsetellar the leading global public relations and communication firm to offer PR solutions for Africa.

Gina Din wins top Marketing and PR Award

May 15, 2009 - Public Relations Company, Gina Din Corporate Communications has won an international award for use of effective and innovative communication strategies to build its clients.

The company beat other 14 other contestants to win the Marketing and Public Relations (MPR) gold award at a colourful event held in Amman Jordan last week. This is the first time an African firm has bagged the Gold Award. Last year, Gina Din won Silver.

The awards were in recognition of helping Korean electronics giant LG to achieve its 2008 marketing targets and brand building campaign in the East African region, which is covered by the company's regional office in Nairobi.

Speaking after receiving the award, Gina Din Executive Director Ms. Desiree Gomes said public relations has become vital in business. The PR agency has also been nominated for the Sabre Awards for steering the communication for Safaricom IPO and advocacy for the CEO forum that played a vital role in resolving the political impasse after the disputed elections.

"Most successful companies worldwide are outsourcing their PR management to professionals. This is important as they are able to cut on costs and concentrate on their core business, which is bearing fruits for many such companies," she said.

"For us, it's always an honour to take our clients to the next level in terms of ensuring target and effective communication to their publics. We are happy that our work is being recognized not just in Kenya but worldwide," she added.

The award was presented by LG Electronics Middle East and Africa Regional Company Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ki Wan Kim during the MPR Forum for Middle East and African countries held in Amman, Jordan.

The LG annual awards, which feature top PR firms worldwide, have always been dominated by the Middle Eastern countries. The silver award went to the Pakistan office.

Gina Din Corporate Communications has been pivotal in building the LG brand in the region by putting the right public relations skills to build a sustainable brand. Last year, the PR agency won the Public Relations Society of Kenya's PR Consultancy of the year award for the fourth year running.