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#EskortCares campaign raises funds for Children’s Homes

To raise funds for two children’s homes in Heidelberg, Eskort collaborated with Saronsberg Cellar and artist Sam Nhlengethwa in an initiative aptly named Liberi. The Latin word for children, Liberi was launched in July 2020. A unique collector’s Liberi 2018 Bordeaux blend was created by Saronsberg Cellar and the labels showcased six of Nhlengethwa’s art... Continue reading

PMG partners with TAPTAP to launch Ground-Breaking Geo-Location Technology to Drive Greater Integration of Mobile and OOH

Provantage Media Group has taken its digital offering to the next level with the launch of ‘Sonar’, an audience powered mobile geo-location offering that will allow for the extension of campaigns from Out-of-Home (OOH) into the digital realm. PMG, through its various divisions, will be offering this geo-location service to all its campaigns to create... Continue reading

Superbalist challenges the norm in ‘Impress Yourself’ campaign from M&C Saatchi Abel & Egg Films’ Lebogang Rasethaba

Egg Films’ Lebogang Rasethaba joined forces with M&C Saatchi Abel on the latest campaign for South Africa’s leading online fashion destination, Superbalist. The result is a fresh reimagining of fashion advertising underpinned with the powerful message that style is an attitude that starts within. The creative team at M&C Saatchi Abel tasked Rasethaba to direct... Continue reading

Toyota SA evolves Toyota Hilux’s strategic positioning with launch of 8th generation

Coinciding with the unveiling of the 8th generation of its market-leading range of super tough bakkies, Toyota South Africa has evolved the Toyota Hilux’s ‘Tough, Tougher, Tougher-er’ strategic positioning to claim ‘Legendary Toughness’. The Toyota Hilux debuted in South Africa in 1969 and, with its 2nd generation launching in 1973, quickly became the country’s favourite... Continue reading

FCB Joburg appoints Struan Bourquin to lead Toyota SA account

FCB Joburg has appointed Struan Bourquin to lead its business on the Toyota South Africa account, one it has held since 1961 when the agency (then Lindsay Smithers) was asked to launch the first Toyota model to be sold in South Africa, the Toyopet. Making the announcement, FCB & Hellocomputer Johannesburg Group Managing Director, Thabang... Continue reading

OMC’s ROAD data paints healthy picture for Out of Home industry

For the first time ever, the Outdoor Measurement Council (OMC) launched its latest iteration of ROAD data virtually, covering the 2016/17/18 fused data results after interviewing a total of 45 466 respondents over the three-year period. Trish Guilford, General Manager of the OMC, said that the OMC and partners, Ask Afrika, Kuper Research, Cuende Infometrics... Continue reading

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