{"id":15312,"date":"2023-08-23T13:41:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T11:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/sabc\/?p=15312"},"modified":"2023-08-23T13:41:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T11:41:20","slug":"media-statement-sabc-appoints-cindy-diamond-as-the-group-executive-for-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-sabc-appoints-cindy-diamond-as-the-group-executive-for-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC APPOINTS CINDY DIAMOND AS THE GROUP EXECUTIVE FOR SALES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Johannesburg &#8211; Wednesday, 23 August 2023 <\/strong>&#8211; The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce Ms Cindy Diamond as the new Group Executive: Sales, effective 1 September 2023. In this role, Diamond will play a crucial part in positioning the SABC&#8217;s Commercial services to drive growth, maximize revenue, and build a world-class brand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With experience at major private media houses in the country, Diamond brings expertise in digital transformation and sales leadership to South Africa&#8217;s largest broadcaster.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Reclaiming and expanding our market share in advertising revenue is my primary focus and I am determined to achieve this &#8211; we&#8217;re the biggest broadcaster not only in our country but on the continent. Joining the SABC as Group Executive: Sales is an honour. SABC has a rich legacy and a promising future that aligns with my passion for diversified revenue streams and meaningful partnerships through various platforms and digital innovations,&#8221; asserts Diamond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She further stated, &#8220;I am familiar with challenges and look forward to collaborating with talented individuals within the organisation. Together, we will establish ourselves as a dominant sales partner known for results, consistency, and outstanding service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cindy is recognised as a dynamic media sales and management leader by industry peers. She&#8217;s known for her inspirational leadership style and dedication to fostering a high-performance, people-centric culture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her proven track record in growing revenue market share and decades of industry experience aligns seamlessly with SABC&#8217;s mission to become a digitally empowered, financially sustainable public broadcaster for South Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In welcoming Cindy Diamond, the SABC\u2019s Chief Operations Officer, Mr Ian Plaatjes said, &#8220;we warmly welcome Cindy Diamond to the SABC. With her extensive industry experience, expertise, and drive, we are poised to enhance sales capabilities and performance. Our collaboration will steer SABC&#8217;s transformation into a fiscally sustainable, competitive, and credible public broadcaster. I&#8217;m thrilled to be part of this positive direction for Cindy, the SABC, and South Africa.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Issued By: Group Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs &amp; Marketing)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"mailto:Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za\" data-ogsc=\"\"><strong>Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0| T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg &#8211; Wednesday, 23 August 2023 &#8211; The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce Ms Cindy Diamond as the new Group Executive: Sales, effective 1 September 2023. In this role, Diamond will play a crucial part in positioning the SABC&#8217;s Commercial services to drive growth, maximize revenue, and build a world-class brand. 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