Team
Kerry Seymour
Managing Director
Kerry Seymour's career in media relations began with a degree in journalism from Rhodes University before joining Independent Newspapers in Cape Town as a reporter, photographer and sub-editor. Kerry joined Marcus Brewster Publicity in 2000 where she managed publicity campaigns for wine, retail, media and e-commerce clients.
Since launching Splash PR in 2001 she has managed PR campaigns for tourism, wine, food, fashion, retail and media business owners as well as major events including the Kirstenbosch-South Africa exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, the SAA Cape Town Flower Show and the Breedekloof Outdoor and Wine Festival.
Kerry focuses on maintaining Splash PR's client relations and growing its business interests.
Kerry@splashpr.co.za
Douglas Carew
PR Director
Douglas Carew joined his wife Kerry as a partner in Splash PR in January 2005. He has a post graduate degree in journalism and 11 years experience as a print media journalist. Formerly a senior writer for the Weekend Argus, Doug has worked as a sub-editor, production editor and writer on various South African titles. His stories have been published in the Daily Dispatch, Weekend Argus, The Independent in London, African Leader and Femina.
Doug is Splash PR's copy editor-in-chief and his wealth of experience as a newspaper man means Splash is well-equipped to manage breaking news stories and crisis communication. Doug represents Cape Classics, Breedekloof Wine & Tourism, Breedekloof Outdoor & Wine Festival and UCT Law Department.
Doug@splashpr.co.za
Cecily McLane
Account Manager
Cecily McLane joined Splash PR in 2003 as a student intern from Cape Technikon. Now one of the senior members of staff she has worked on PR campaigns ranging from art, publishing, gardening and tourism to retail, fashion, food and wine. She has developed into an exceptional media strategist with a wealth of media contacts across traditional and new media channels. Cecily’s current client portfolio includes Oregon Scientific, Liquidity, Sarah Ord Interiors, O’ways Teacafe and Akacia Pharmaceuticals.
Cecily@splashpr.co.za
Christine Pearson
Account Manager
Christine Pearson joined the Splash PR team in 2009 after completing her BA Journalism degree at Rhodes University. After 2 years experience working with fashion, wine, tourism and sports clients, she is now the Account Manager for PUMA, Table Mountain Cableway, Vicki Kemp Racing and the Vote for Table Mountain campaign.
Christine@splashpr.co.za
Bianca Bouwer
Account Executive
Bianca Bouwer has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cape Town, majoring in Media and English Literature. Since graduating in 2007 she has worked as a marketing professional in the publishing and property sectors. She is a passionate food blogger sharing her cooking experiences on My Kitchen Confessions http://mykitchenconfessions.com. She joined Splash PR in March 2011 as an account executive, bringing passion, professionalism, and delicious leftovers to our office.
Bianca@splashpr.co.za
