On the back of substantial new business won in Europe at the end of 2020, RAPT Creative has opened satellite offices in the United Kingdom (London) and Ukraine (Kiev). RAPT’s presence in Europe will be overseen by the agency’s Head of Strategy & Consumer insight, Genevieve van Vuuren, who is based in London. A strategic, […]
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Influence+United aligns with HaveYouHeard to offer access to influencers in Africa
IZEA Worldwide Inc, a charter member of the worldwide influencer marketing alliance offering access to over 3-billion global citizens to modern brand marketers, Influence+United, has partnered with Cape Town head-quartered agency, HaveYouHeard, to expand its footprint on the African continent. According to IZEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ted Murphy, Africa is a largely untapped […]
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Lactalis SA awards full-service account to HelloFCB+
Following a strategic and creative pitch, Lactalis SA has awarded its integrated marketing communications on its Parmalat, Melrose and President Cheese brands, excluding media planning and buying, to HelloFCB+. According to the dairy brand’s Marketing Executive, Karolina Laubscher, the Mother City agency was selected, not only because it addressed the brief very well, its ability […]
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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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HelloFCB+ awarded Western Cape Government business
After a stringent three-phase tender process, HelloFCB+ has been awarded the Western Cape Government (WCG) marketing communication account. This is the second time the agency has pitched for and won the business. “This is a very emotional win for the agency,” said HelloFCB+’s Executive Business Director, Nadja Srdic. “It’s a very meaningful account for us. […]
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The City of Cape Town has handed HelloFCB+ the reins to its account after a hotly contested pitch that pit a number of Cape Town-based agencies against each other. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the creative and strategic responsibilities for the City of Cape Town, and we’re looking forward to finding new and innovative […]
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Pernod Ricard calls on Publicis Machine to shake things up in the Scotch whisky category
When Pernod Ricard, one of the largest distributors of leading premium spirits brands in South Africa decided to shake things up a little within the Scotch whisky category, it called on strategic and creative partner, Publicis Machine to take on the challenge – awarding its longstanding agency the iconic Chivas Regal whisky brand to manage. […]
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Think Again,Think Riverbed
Riverbed has been awarded the Corporate Communications account for McCain, following an intensive four-way pitch against prominent, multinational agencies. The renowned international producer of frozen vegetables is re-strategising its brand positioning, and undergoing a future-fit transition, with Riverbed as a preferred partner. The independent, through-the-line creative agency won the pitch based on its ideas-led approach, […]
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Nedbank has appointed Riverbed to manage its Consumer PR. This win is testament to the agency’s ability to develop sound brand strategies with compelling creative ideas. Nedbank’s strategy is responding to the rising societal demand for purpose-led work, something that Riverbed has always been committed to as a guiding philosophy. While Riverbed has established itself as a through-the-line creative agency, and although there’s an […]
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Growing Agency Rides Away with Trek Bicycles SA Account
Disruptive creative agency IMS, has won the local advertising account for global bike and cycling product manufacturer and distributor Trek Bicycles SA. From its humble beginnings in 1976, building steel bike frames in a Wisconsin, USA barn, Trek Bicycles is today a leader in the multi-billion dollar global cycling market. Leyat Regev, Trek Bicycle SA’s Marketing […]
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