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NetFlorist and HelloFCB+ gets guys to send flowers to their mates
What do South African men think about every 6 seconds? That’s right. Football. English Premier League Football, to be precise. Some would say they love it more than their, well, loved ones. NetFlorist, South Africa’s biggest online florist, decided to take advantage of this by creating a selection of commiseration flower arrangements called ‘Bouquets for... Continue reading→
Lebogang Rasethaba gives us a glimpse into modern soccer culture for the 2019 Shell Helix Ultra Cup
The new campaign for Wunderman by Egg Films’ Lebogang Rasethaba for the 2019 Shell Helix Ultra Cup is a vibrant glimpse into patriotic South African soccer culture, right in time for Heritage Month. The two spots making up the campaign bounce off of each other to play up to the rivalry between two giants of... Continue reading→
FCB Joburg, HelloFCB+ and Hellocomputer clients shine in 2019 Top Brands lists
FCB Joburg, HelloFCB+ and Hellocomputer clients shone in this year’s Sunday Times Top Brands survey with 16 brands achieving a spot in 15 categories, two of them business. The brands are Coca-Cola, Toyota and Sprite for FCB Joburg and Hellocomputer; Bonitas, Debonairs Pizza, Mrs Balls, KOO, Nivea, Sasol, Sunlight and Tastic for FCB Joburg; Old... Continue reading→
Airport Ads® granted five-year concession at Kruger Mpumalanga International
Airport Ads® has renewed its contract with Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and in the process strengthened its position as South Africa’s market leader in the airport advertising space.The contract has been renewed for another five years until June 2024, following on from the initial five-year concession agreement signed in 2014. The end result is... Continue reading→
Say hello to Generation Alpha
Sean Sullivan – Business Unit Manager at The MediaShop Bracing and gearing our businesses for the onslaught of the future consumer is key to remaining relevant in the media industry and beyond. The new human is wired very differently and if we don’t comprehend their world, we will fail to connect with them. Generation Z... Continue reading→
SPARK Media executes another successful Sports Day
To thank and spoil their clients, SPARK Media has successfully held another annual Sports Day, themed ‘Spring Break’, complete with a variety of games to test the mental and physical ‘availability’ of their guests. Attendees were spoiled from the moment of their arrival at the Bryanston Country Club right until the generous prize giving which... Continue reading→
Cry our beloved SMEs…It’s time we play our part!
By: Lukhanyo Bushwana, Strategist at The MediaShop In recent months there has been a lot of talk about our deteriorating economy and calls for President Ramaphosa to come up with strategies and policies to rectify the situation we are in. Government has identified SMEs as one of the crucial sectors that can drive our economy and... Continue reading→
FCB Joburg creates new TVC for Easy Waves
FCB Joburg has created a campaign with an above-the-line focus for the Easy Waves Moroccan Oil haircare range that gives semi-natural women freedom to style their hair healthily and with ease. The 69-year-old brand, owned by Amka, targets women between the ages of 18 – 35 years who are happy to use products to soften,... Continue reading→
HelloFCB+ creates endowment fund to honour Simon Nicholson, support skills development initiatives
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... Continue reading→
TRANSIT.TV unveils new look and feel
TRANSIT.TV™, South Africa’s largest digital placed-based network has been refreshed with a new look and feel, and extended offering, ensuring that it holds its own within the space of more established and traditional ‘linear’ television stations. Boasting a solid heritage within the transit media environment for over a decade, the channel has been very successfully... Continue reading→