NEWS: Lowe Bell merger creates South African PR giant
04 Oct 1996 | by STEVE BEVAN
Lowe Bell Communications has bought South African PR firm Sussens Mann Carte and is merging it with its existing operation to form the country s largest PR agency.
Client: Securicor Cellular Services PR Team: The Reputation Managers Campaign: The Winning Business Awards Timescale: September to May annually Cost: pounds 40,000
Lowe Bell Communications has bought South African PR firm Sussens Mann Carte and is merging it with its existing operation to form the country s largest PR agency.
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