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McCann1886 enters 2021 with new accounts
McCann1886 was awarded several accounts in the last few weeks of 2020 and begins the new year on a high. The new clients include telecommunications operator and internet service provider, South African Digital Villages; tyre and battery supplier for cars and trucks, Tiger Wheel & Tyre; green technology company, REBA; and a number of new […]
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Boomtown hits the ground running in 2021
Boomtown has hit the ground running in 2021 with a new client – already! – to add to the half a dozen it signed up during the Covid-19 months. The newcomer to the Boomtown stable – SANSA, the South African National Space Association, has tasked Boomtown with a brand revamp and joins Stellenbosch University, Tarsus […]
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Steve Harvey returns to South Africa to host Season 2 of Family Feud SA
On Sunday 5th April last year, e.tv launched the first episode of the 26-episode series of Family Feud South Africa. The Family Feud format has been an instant success in SA with an average of over 2.1 million viewers (age 15+) every Sunday between 18h00-19h00. Now, the series returns for a second season in 2021. G2 Connection […]
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Tastic’s new TVC from FCB Joburg a reminder of people’s innate generosity – the spirit of ubuntu
Tastic Rice’s new TVC from FCB Joburg is a beautifully cast and shot reminder of people’s innate generosity, and how much that generosity shapes our everyday lives. Created by Creative Director Bonolo Modise, Copywriter Junior Mokoma and Art Director Motlagole Nthite, the TVC builds awareness for the brand’s new campaign, and demonstrates why Tastic is […]
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Vicinity Media drives support for local businesses this festive season
Following a tough trading year, support for local business is more crucial than ever. With the festive season in full swing, many consumers have already begun engaging in local online searches for gift ideas, holiday options, festive decor buys, food deals and more, but how can local businesses gain the most benefit from sales? South […]
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HelloFCB+ brings SABC3’s festive season proposition to life
HelloFCB+ is using digital and social media to communicate SABC3’s festive season proposition to millennial fans of the channel’s programming. Awarded the task after a strategic and creative pitch held a few months ago, the agency launched the ‘Escape the Norm’ campaign in November to reinforce the channel’s creative platform, ‘The Stage is Yours’. HelloMedia […]
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Successful ‘try-before-you-buy’ results in MetropolitanRepublic acquiring 8909
A successful ‘try-before-you-buy’ relationship between MetropolitanRepublic and 8909 has resulted in the full-service brand agency acquiring a majority share in the digital hot shop. According to MetropolitanRepublic CEO, Alison Deeb, the acquisition was finalised at the end of November after the agencies had proven a ‘right fit’ for each other. “8909 – a young, dynamic, […]
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FCB named Adweek’s 2020 Global Agency of the Year
FCB today announced that it has been selected by Adweek as its Global Agency of the Year. Citing the Agency’s continued growth, innovation and ability to quickly adapt in the face of the many challenges impacting the world this year, the publication recognized FCB’s unwavering focus on its people, clients and the creative work they […]
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Lebogang Rasethaba, Foxp2 & Jägermeister celebrate individuals who disrupt by taking a shot
Egg Films’ Lebogang Rasethaba directs savants of the social scene, mould breakers, paradigm shakers, rockers, rappers and revolutionaries in Jägermeister’s ‘Be the Meister’. The campaign sets out to celebrate individuals who disrupt by irreverently taking a shot at mastering their craft with passion and truth. The spot explores the space where sub culture and pop […]
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HelloFCB+ and the Western Cape Government Department of Education inspire 2020 matrics to #CommitToFinish their matric year
With the school year disrupted as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, the Western Cape Government Department of Education is urging the 2020 matric class not to give up with its #CommitToFinish campaign. Created by HelloFCB+, the campaign strives to inspire learners to make a commitment to themselves to finish their 2020 matric year by […]
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A ‘clan’ of e-commerce businesses has created a new donations concept inspired by product giveaways on Instagram to raise funds for foundations and NGOs battling gender-based violence. Owner of The Hems and driver behind the initiative, Sarah Deeb, called the concept ‘Giveback Giveaways’ and brought together 11 other local lifestyle brands and one fashion/activism influencer […]
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The South African interpretation of Toyota’s global campaign to mark its support for the Olympics and Paralympics taking place in Tokyo in 2020 is a celebration of the indomitable human spirit. Crafted by the experienced team of Brett Morris and Tian van den Heever at FCB Joburg, and beautifully shot by Kevin Fitzgerald of 03:07, […]
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HelloFCB+ has created an endowment fund to celebrate the life of one of its employees, Simon Nicholson, who passed away in 2018. According to Managing Director and foundation trustee, Robyn Campbell, Nicholson contributed greatly to the agency’s clients’ success and was an inspiration to everyone who worked with him. “Thoroughly professional and humble, Simon never […]