ABOUT US

We deliver contemporary, impactful and measurable PR across a broad range of industries, from steel fabrication to energy, engineering and Information Technology.

Kendal Hunt Communications is a South African-based PR and media consulting agency specialising in the industrial and engineering industries, amongst others. “Our aim is to provide clients in these industries with strategic media PR services, which have a significant and measurable impact on their businesses. Our PR campaigns cover a broad media spectrum and a variety of delivery platforms, from print, broadcasting and online to social networking media,” says Kendal Hunt, owner and Managing Director, who is also responsible for overall account direction and editorial quality control.

Kendal is ably supported by an experienced team of account managers, PR administrators as well as seasoned specialist industrial and technical writers. The team at Kendal Hunt Communications has over 70 years’ combined experience covering PR, media liaison, marketing, communications, advertising, journalism, writing, editing and media analysis.

”We pride ourselves on our personal and proactive approach in meeting your communication needs, which includes PR account management, editorial generation and media relationship building. If your company wishes to increase market visibility, raise brand awareness, influence key stakeholders and target audiences, and manage its reputation through effective media communication, we can provide you with the required expertise to achieve your strategic communication objectives,” Kendal advises.

SERVICES

In these financially pressured times, we are aware that clients are looking for robust, value-added services which will yield significant results and return-on-invest (ROI) at all times. In PR and media liaison terms, this means that we must consistently monitor and measure the results we deliver for our clients. This measurement arises from the regular analysis of the penetration and attendant Rand value of the media coverage obtained, to the less tangible yet immensely valuable media relationship-building, reputation and profile creation for which we are responsible.

All client PR campaigns include a end-of-term PR review, in which the above analyses routinely yield between 80 to 100 percent successful publication of editorial we produce, as well as 3 to 5 times financial ROI, in relation to the initial campaign costing. Please contact Kendal Hunt Communications to discuss your needs and to arrange for us to present a PR and Media Liaison proposal to which reflects a service level that will best meet your requirements.

Press and Media Relations

We compile a broad range of press releases and other editorial, liaise media interviews, facilitate client networking and relationship-building with relevant target media, liaise media events and international media tours and launches.

Corporate Communications

This includes company positioning, corporate brochures, website text, internal communication, brand building and crisis communication management.

Media Event Management

Kendal Hunt Communications manages and liaises interviews with key target publications at events and exhibitions in order to highlight clients’ media profiles and thereby maximise coverage in the media.

Executive Client Support

We assist our clients with speech writing, presentations, executive media and interview skills training and mentoring. We are also experienced in lobbying and high level interest group liaison.

Government and Public Affairs

We are able to advise our clients in any area of government relations and public affairs. Our media campaigns combine media relations, events, networking, public speaking and lobbying, which will help you to communicate your company’s message through the right channels.

Client News Articles

The tall ‘POPIA’ syndrome: stand out from the crowd by preparing your financial document management system for POPIA now!

October 9, 2019

The Protection of Public Information Act (POPIA) is not yet in effect, but the final POPIA regulations were signed into law in November 2018, with all indications that the Act will shortly become effective. Although there is a 12 month grace period for compliance once the POPIA officially comes into play, companies should start preparing their data processes now to avoid the risk of non-compliance…

BLM Group: turning your tube-bending and end-forming into a production pipeline

October 7, 2019

Conventional production-line steel processing dictates that one part is made at a time. Parts are processed sequentially and eventually become part of a larger whole. However, it has been shown that this system, being sequential, is inherently inefficient as, among other things, the production line has to cater for intermediate storage and retrieval of semi-finished goods…

First Cut ‘strikes a new arc’ with the local manufacture of Messer welding electrodes

August 21, 2019

Recently First Cut, South Africa’s foremost distributor and manufacturer of cutting consumables and importer of leading-edge capital equipment for steel processing concluded an agreement with leading German company Messer Cutting Systems, to take over the existing South African agency.

A really ‘refined’ solution: Rand-Air Durban supplies Class-0 oil-free air to oil refinery shutdowns

August 8, 2019

While Durban is one of South Africa’s major industrial hubs, it is also home to some of South Africa’s major oil refineries. The fuel and oil from these refineries keep much of South Africa and its economy on the move and flowing smoothly every day.

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

We specialise and have many years of experience in providing PR and media liaison services to a broad range of industrial, engineering and technology sectors, including:

ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL SECTORS

Gas • Steel • Mining • Oil and Gas • Petrochemical • Industrial hand railing, grating and flooring • Marine • Industrial instrumentation • Chemical • General Engineering • Cutting technology • General Manufacturing • Construction •Healthcare • Water treatment • Energy • Transportation • Warehousing, shipping and logistics • Compressed air and power supply and rental

ADDITIONAL SECTORS

Specialist recruitment and HR • Mobile telecommunications • Information Technology and software • Security • Printing and postal technologies • Eco-tourism and conservation

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

‘We have used the services of Kendal Hunt Communications (KHC) for the past 10 years. Before that time we had found that, as a small company operating in the mining and engineering industries, it was very difficult to expose our specialised engineering product to our potential market. Advertising in journals offered a solution, but it was impossible to mount an effective marketing campaign within the constraints of our limited budget. KHC offered a service that seemed to offer an effective and affordable alternative to conventional advertising. Once the KHC service was up and running we soon experienced an increase in active enquiries. It was also noticed that our both the company and product was achieving growing recognition in the market place. We can strongly recommend the services of KHC to any budget-conscious company looking for a raised profile and increased market share in the engineering industry.’

Ian Fraser, RTS Africa Engineering

CONTACT US

We would love to hear from you! If you would like to receive more information regarding our services, please feel free to contact us or by mailing us below.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Unit 55, Villa Victoria 1, 117 Bellairs Drive, Northriding, Johannesburg
+2711.462.6188

Kendal Hunt Communications
Unit 55
Villa Victoria 1
117 Bellairs Drive
Northriding
Johannesburg

+2711.462.6188
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