Splash - PR and Media Consultants, Cape Town, South Africa
   
Our Team

Kerry SeymourKERRY 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.

Douglas CarewDOUGLAS 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 TOKARA, Cape Classics, De Toren, Breedekloof Wine & Tourism, Breedekloof Outdoor & Wine Festival and UCT Law Department.

Cecily McLaneCECILY McLANE - Account Manager

Cecily McLane has a diploma in Public Relations from Cape Technikon and was recruited by Splash PR as an intern in 2003. Having cut her teeth on PR campaigns ranging from art, publishing, gardening and tourism to retail, food and wine she developed into an exceptional media strategist with a wealth of media contacts across traditional and new media channels.

Currently Cecily manages the PUMA, Oregon Scientific and Liquidity accounts for Splash.

Emma McAdamEMMA McADAM - Account Manager

Emma McAdam joined Splash PR in 2006. She has a diploma in Public Relations and a passion for the hospitality industry. Emma's credential include stints at Bushmans' Kloof Wilderness Reserve, Abu Elephant Back Safaris in Botswana, and she was employed as PR manager for the Gourmet Festival company marketing the Good Food and Wine Show, the Table of Unity and the Swiss International Air Lines wine awards.

Emma represents Table Mountain Cableway; Table Mountain's New7Wonders campaign and @home.

Cindy EvansCINDY EVANS - Account Manager

Cindy Evans joined Splash in 2006. She completed her diploma in journalism at Natal Tech before joining Independent Newspapers in Cape Town as a journalist in 1996. Cindy's superior writing skills and her understanding of the newsroom dynamic are an asset to her clients.

Cindy's client portfolio includes Bioharmony; Wedding Concepts and its sister company Travel Concepts, Reader's Digest and the Bioharmony Patrick Holford book launch and lecture series.

Jacqui MillsJACQUI MILLS - Office Manager

Jacqui joined the Splash team in February 2009. After completing a fashion design course in Cape Town, Jacqui relocated to London and spent 8 years working in the fashion, media and finance sectors.

Jacqui brings a wealth of business administration, client liaison and event organisation skills and experience to Splash PR, and is focused on enhancing Splash's service to its clients.

Christine PearsonCHRISTINE PEARSON - PR Assistant

Christine Pearson completed her BA Journalism degree at Rhodes University in 2008 and joined Splash PR in February 2009 bringing new energy and a fresh eye to its campaigns. During her studies she completed internships at the PE Herald newspaper and at E-TV news. She has also worked as media liaison for the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Tournament in 2006 and 2007.

Christine is a skilled writer and photographer and is passionate about sport and fashion.

   
   
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