Megan Nethercote

Megan nethercote

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location of Megan NethercoteCity of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Phone number of Megan Nethercote+91 xxxx xxxxx
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  • Timeline

    May 2007 - Feb 2008

    PR (managed the seed unit program)

    Apple IMC South Africa
    Current Company
    Jan 2009 - now

    Strategy Director

    FINE | An IPG Health Associate Company
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
  • About me

    Strategy Director: finding the balance between art and science to help clients unlock value

  • Education

    • Boksburg high school

      1998 - 2002
    • University of johannesburg

      2003 - 2006
      B.comm marketing branding and marketing

      Activities and Societies: House committee member Lebone Ladies Residence at RAU, Jan – Nov 2004 Portfolios: Social interaction and community service 2006-2007, University of JohannesburgB.A. Marketing Communications (Honours) Post Graduate degreeDissertation completed 2007 Topic: Uncovering Brand South Africa and the equity thereof. The main aim of the paper was to research the role that nation branding, and the communication thereof, plays in 3rd world countries and the ensuing additional value (i.e. equity) this brand can create for such nations.2003-2006, Rand Afrikaans University/University of… Show more 2006-2007, University of JohannesburgB.A. Marketing Communications (Honours) Post Graduate degreeDissertation completed 2007 Topic: Uncovering Brand South Africa and the equity thereof. The main aim of the paper was to research the role that nation branding, and the communication thereof, plays in 3rd world countries and the ensuing additional value (i.e. equity) this brand can create for such nations.2003-2006, Rand Afrikaans University/University of JohannesburgB. Comm Marketing Management (majoring in business management, logistics and marketing communications) Show less

  • Experience

    • Apple imc south africa

      May 2007 - Feb 2008
      Pr (managed the seed unit program)

      Responsible for the implementation and development of the company seed unit/journalist relations program as well as the communication of the brand, it’s principles and news to our database of technology and related journalists. This involved establishing relationships with various journalists and identifying potential brand ambassadors and providing them with Mac and Nintendo product information with the ultimate goal of gaining coverage in both written and broadcast media.I was tasked with being the brand media representative for the organisation; this involved various press and TV interviews. I was also part of the team involved in the organisation and running of launch events for the various products launched by the Core Group during my term including the national launch of Nintendo back into the S.A. market. This included the planning and running of events, ensuring media buy in and tracking ensuing coverage in the media. Show less

    • Fine | an ipg health associate company

      Jan 2009 - now

      Meg’s understanding of the importance of identity and brand originated at Apple in marketing and communications.As the F/NE conceptual storyteller, Meg has a strong grasp of the ‘power of the human story’ in accessing people’s hearts and minds to effect behaviour change and create alignment around common purpose and values.Meg’s effusive energy and disruptive thinking style enables her to galvanise people to successfully deliver large-scale, global change programmes – she makes large companies feel like connected communities through the power of hope and imagination. Show less I am currently employed as a Brand Strategist for Fine Healthcare and Fine Group. Duties involve providing strategic communication insights and brand development for various clients. My main accounts are Discovery Health, were I am responsible for all communication to the healthcare professional audience as well the management of the Reckitt Benckiser Global account which entails interaction with the business on a global level including advising the client on various internal communication issues. Show less

      • Strategy Director

        Apr 2009 - now
      • Senior Brand Strategist

        Jan 2009 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • B comm marketing and brand communication (hons)

      University of johannesburg