What our Clients Say
“Shing played a key PR role in delivering a successful media night for Heart FM’s Johannesburg showcase. The event introduced the station’s new line-up and was a seamless, high-impact evening with great media turnout and engagement. We’d gladly recommend Ian and his team for their professionalism and media relationships.”
Julian Naidoo - Heart fM Brand Manager
“We had a wonderful partnership with the Shing Marketing team working on the marketing of Kamini Pather’s cookbook. Ian provided great media opportunities which have assisted in the increasing sales of the book.”
Neilwe Mashigo, Penguin Random House
“We worked with Ian specifically to promote the “Tribute” issue – the final bi-monthly edition of TASTE magazine – as well as the brand’s transition from print to digital-first.
This was a very difficult and poignant message to land, but it was important for us as publishers and brand custodians to “own the narrative” around the shift, which was at the request of the client, Woolworths – not due to any circulation decline.
Ian and his team helped us to tell the story in a way that did justice to the legacy of this beloved brand and the coverage reached an unprecedented number of TASTE followers and fans on traditional channels as well as digital (which was the best part for me!)
The team helped TASTE “go out on a high note” so effectively and with such a vocal response from the public that the client has partially reversed the decision and print has been somewhat revived.
It was amazing to see how much coverage Ian’s team was able to get for such an ostensibly “unpopular” medium – ie. print, and we were enormously grateful!
Kate Wilson, Head of Content and Strategy, Woolworths TASTE & WW Food Content
Shing played a crucial role in amplifying the new messaging for the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, ensuring our refreshed approach reached the right audiences. On the day of the event itself, Ian and Mellissa were on site, expertly connecting winners with media and driving impactful coverage for both the awards and the restaurant industry. They were a true comms partner from beginning to end, providing invaluable support every step of the way.
Brent Smith - Head of Brand Communication at New Media
“The team at Shing were a pleasure to work with and very effective. They serviced Kaya 959 with the station’s rebrand, the line-up changes, the radio awards, the appointment of the new Managing Director, and dozens of events and other press opportunities. They have their finger on the pulse of the media in Gauteng – I would recommend them in a heartbeat.”
Amu Mathebula (MBA) – Kaya 959 Brand Manager
Shing Marketing, as the PR specialist at Starbucks Coffees South Africa was able to establish a best in class relationship between our brand and the public, growing our profile and helping us achieve success.
Lauren De Swardt, Starbucks South Africa
“Ian and his team offered great service and support with my book 7 Notes on Leadership and Life. It was much appreciated!”
Former Springbok Coach Heyneke Meyer