Black is a strategic communications consultancy which specialises in the following: Reputation management and repositioning Communication strategy development and implementation Media strategy development and implementation of media management plans, including training in interview techniques and other media skills Business-to-government relations and public affairs management Based in Illovo, Johannesburg, Black was formed in April 2007 and is solely owned by Chris Vick, a former founding partner of Spin Media (Pty) Ltd and one of South Africa’s most experienced strategic communicators.