The Team
Simone Appleton – Account Director
Director Simone Appleton has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all sectors of information technology, e-commerce, online marketing and advertising, telecommunications, web technologies and infrastructure. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, Appleton plays a hands-on roll on all accounts. She is continually searching for compelling ways to add value to clients, and offers her specialist advice in strategic marketing, communications and public relations to ensure productive client relationships.
A graduate of the AAA School of Advertising, where she studied advertising and marketing, Appleton entered the agency business in 1996. She prides herself on the building of relationships with both clients and media, and has excellent contacts across multiple industry sectors. She also concentrates on lead generations and the overall marketing of Headlines.
Michelle Kasimov – Senior Account Manager
Michelle has been with Headlines and involved in the ICT industry for the past nine years and has an excellent understanding of the media, what they are looking for and what drives the PR process. She is deadline driven and does what needs to get done. Michelle has managed Softline Pastel for the past four years, Workgroup, Incredible Connection, The Loerie Awards, ITWeb Security Summit.
Tambu Jonhera - Senior Account Manager
Tambu has recently joined the Headlines team with 10 years experience in both PR and journalism. Originally from Zimbabwe she has worked on accounts such as Advertising Communications Association, Zimbabwe Sun group of Hotels, South African National Accreditation System, MNet, and Independent Newspapers She is a Member of the Federation of African Media Women, Member Media Institute of Southern Africa, Member Zimbabwe Institute of Public Relations.
Lindi Tshabangu - Senior Account Manager
Lindi has been in PR since 1995 and joined the Headlines team during the beginning of 2008. Her latest experience was at Nokia where she handled all PR and Communications activities including Marketing and Online Services for the South and East African Region. She handled Nokia’s CSI initiative ‘Make a Connection’ Other accounts that she has had experience with are: Computer Faire, EDS, CA, Dell, Autodesk, Glaxo, Mobile Oil, Zenex Foundation.