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Our judges – the core of the benchmark

The quality of entries in the Corporate Publication Competition has improved over the years and this is partially due to the valuable feedback from the hand-picked judges and moderators. The reputation of the Competition rests on the quality of this panel of judges and moderators. Judges, the core of the system, are appointed for their various traits such […]

It’s the season …

Every year, when the cold finally strengthens its grip, the publication industry knows it is corporate publication competition season. Yes, the 20th Corporate Publication Competition will open for entries on 1 July and close on 16 August this year. To the regular entrants, zip through those deadlines and get your publications ready for entry. Newbies, […]

It’s all about our readers

The editor of Wits Review (winner of 2021 Best Corporate Publication in SA), Peter Maher, says a striking aspect of successful publications is the deep respect they convey towards their readers when it comes to story content. ‘In my experience, being intimately connected to readers beyond just producing a publication is invaluable.’ We caught up […]

In pursuit of perfection

To be designated the best publication of the year is indeed a great accolade. To pay homage to Derick van der Walt, the SAPF has renamed the coveted award for THE prize in the competition – it will be known as the Derick van der Walt Award for Best Corporate Publication. If you knew Derick […]

A day in his shoes, is a day well spent!

Current Editor of the Year, Elroy van Heerden, says a typical day in his life can best be described as a journey of continuous learning. ‘I did not start out my career as an editor, I grew into it. I did not start out as a business owner – I pursued it. I have made […]