Chatroom is a strategic and creative consulting company, specialised in Corporate Communications, Brand Consulting & Design.
African Inspired – German Engineered
Founded in South Africa in 2000, the company is owned by Gordana McNamara and Angela Naumann with combined 40 years of expertise across sectors such as Renewable Energy, Mining, Maritime, Engineering and Tourism and beyond.
Chatroom works with experienced and long-standing partners in the field of copy writing, graphic design, digital media, photography, printing and production.
Meet the team
Gordana is a Senior Marketing Advisor and Business Manager with particular experience and passion in the fields of Renewable Energy, E-Commerce and Financial Services. She has been involved in Business Strategy and Management Consulting projects for various technology companies and consults for a number of clients in the wind and solar markets.
Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Government Relations, Crisis Communications and Brand Strategy are those areas of expertise which she enjoys most. Client value her strategic thinking, attention to detail and thorough approach, which is why global players who have to adhere to strict communication guidelines and approval processes feel as comfortable with her as medium sized companies striving to gear up for the next level.
Gordana has studied business management at SUNY, New York, and holds a Master of Business and Economics from the University of Tübingen, Germany. She is a member and past president of the “Rotary Club am Kap”, Cape Town. She is married with two children. In her spare time you will find her at the beach with friends, walking the dog, at yoga, or preparing for the next Africaburn.
Angela is a Brand Communications Consultant with a particular passion for strategic processes, creative execution and conceptual copy. During the past 15 years she has been involved in Brand Design Projects across sectors as diverse as Tourism, Engineering, Lifestyle, Legal, IT or Mining.
Her second passion sits with Crisis Communication where she has developed a thorough planning manual and process for the Mining Sector and has conducted Media Training and Crisis Communication workshops for clients in mining, rail and the call center industry. Clients value her creative yet realistic thinking and no-nonsense approach and she has a reputation for quickly getting to the crux of the matter.
Angela has studied at UCT, Cape Town and holds a Master in Journalism/Communications Science and Psychology from the University of Bamberg, Germany. She has trained as Associated Coach at the UCT GSB Centre for Coaching, Cape Town. Angela is married with two children. In her spare time you will find her on the mountain, planning lodge concepts or exploring Southern Africa by car or light aircraft.
Services
Corporate Communications
Public Relations
Media Relations
Crisis Communication
Internal Communication
Content Development (Print& Online)
Brand Consulting
Brand Assessment
Brand Identity Development
Brand Launches
Brand Strategy
Design & Production
Corporate Identity: Name creation, logo, look & feel
Graphic Design for print and online applications
Photography & Corporate video (concept & production)
Postal Address
PO Box 16004
Vlaeberg 8018
Gordana McNamara
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082 332 3000
Angela Naumann
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082 332 3001