Less than a year after she joined Wunderman South Africa as chief client officer, Kagiso Musi has been promoted to managing director. It’s a new role for the digital marketing agency and one that requires Musi to manage the business across operations, finance, talent and its entire service offering. “Musi brings an abundance of aptitude […]
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Olav Westphal is the ABF’s new President
After serving on the ABF (Advertising Benevolent Fund) executive board for three years, SPARK Media’s Olav Westphal has been named President of the fund by fellow EXCO members. Olav takes over the reins from John Bowles who served as Acting President and President of the ABF for over nine years. The fund exists to offer […]
Continue readingMore TagWunderman SA welcomes Astrid Ascar to the family
Wunderman SA has appointed digital marketing specialist, media personality and business strategist, Astrid Ascar as the global digital agency’s chief strategic officer. With close on 30 years experience, Astrid’s career has been entirely devoted to the media industry spanning radio, television, print, mobile and digital channels. With a key focus on strategic thinking, product and […]
Continue readingMore TagIndustry heavyweight Adrian Miller joins RIVERBED
Riverbed was touted as the agency to watch in 2018, for the second consecutive year, and in addition, Riverbed CEO Monalisa Sibongile Zwambila, was nominated as the industry’s agency leader runner up; a first for a black female in the category. Being black and female-owned remains important in today’s climate and continues to be a key focus […]
Continue readingMore TagRohan Reddy appointed as Head of Creative at FCB Connect
Rohan Reddy has been appointed as Head of Creative at FCB Connect with responsibility for curating the creative product of the group’s affiliate agencies on the continent, particularly for clients and brands with a global footprint or a presence in markets across Africa. Highly respected as both a leader and a creative, Reddy has 25 […]
Continue readingMore TagBonga Sibisi appointed Broll Account Manager for Mall Ads
Bonga Sibisi has been appointed Mall Ads™ Account Manager for the Broll portfolio, managing the NON-GLA Broll team across the country. Sibisi comes with a strong agency background, having cut his teeth in brand consulting, corporate communications and entrepreneurial ventures. These skills were honed during his time at Intergroup Brand Consulting, PR Worx and Blue […]
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Joe Public United is excited to announce the appointment of a new generation of leaders that will take Joe Public Ignite, the group’s beyond-the-line (BTL) agency forward. When it comes to the growth of new leaders, the agency has always looked within to bring about growth of their people – an imperative aligned to the […]
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Caxton Magazines has announced the appointment of Gugulethu Mhlungu in the position of Deputy Editor of Bona magazine. Self-confessed ‘wanna be’ Marvel Avenger and current Nightalk host on Radio 702 Monday to Thursday, Gugulethu is ready to add a new adventure to her mantle of skills. “My media career began at the age of 17 […]
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With an ever-changing digital landscape continuing to evolve at a rapid pace in South Africa, 24.com has made some strategic changes to its organisational structure – integrating its sales division, The SpaceStation, with its publishing business unit, and establishing a new commercial unit focusing on data-driven sales technology. Andreij Horn, CEO of 24.com, says two […]
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Management changes at Creative Spark, Buckland to focus on Burn Media
Digital Agency Creative Spark today announced management changes at the company, with its founder, Matthew Buckland, moving from his Chief Executive position to focus on news and media outlet, Burn Media. Tanja Lategan, Managing Director of Creative Spark, expressed support for this move. Says Lategan: “While myself and the Creative Spark team are incredibly sad to see […]
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