In what has been described by management as a ‘milestone BEE deal’, Tsholo Wesi and Clarissa Carsten, an ambitious and tenacious duo, have fast-tracked their goal of guiding the fortunes of leading conference, exhibitions and events solutions company in Africa with their acquisition of a 51% share in the 3D Group. Originally from the Northern […]
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Clockwork Media appointed on global Microsoft Windows and Devices Group account
Johannesburg based Clockwork Media has been selected as global digital agency on Microsoft’s Windows and Devices team following an international pitch held in London. The agency will run daily and campaign based operations for all non-US markets for Xbox.com, Windows.com and Surface.com. The mandate will include technical, creative, UX and data analyses on the platforms […]
Continue readingMore TagThe M&C Saatchi Group SA announces two key digital appointments
The M&C Saatchi Group in South Africa has appointed Dallas du Toit as Creative Partner: Digital. His primary task will be to continue to grow a world-class digital capability within the SA Group by partnering with Founding Partner and Executive Creative Director (CPT) Gordon Ray as well as Neo Mashigo, Creative Partner: Group As the […]
Continue readingMore TagGolf courses attract affluent audience with lifestyle and entertainment
Peter Kohlöffel, National Sales Manager: Golf Ads™, explains that modern golf courses offer something for everyone, which makes them ideal playgrounds for golfers and non-golfers alike. When we think of golf courses, we think of tees, greens, bunkers, fairways and driving ranges. But golf courses are not just about golf. Surprised? The golf course environment […]
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On Wednesday 5th July 2017, The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) held its 70th Annual General Meeting at the AAA School of Advertising campus in Johannesburg. At the AGM, the new Board of Directors for the 2017/2018 fiscal were elected – they are: Adeshia Singh Managing Director Singh & Sons Alison Deeb Group CEO […]
Continue readingMore Tag365 Digital launches programmatic Private Marketplace
South African publisher solutions business, 365 Digital,have launched their premium programmatic Private Marketplace. A Private Marketplace (PMP) is where private, invitation-only digital advertising deals are bought and sold programmatically over a curated list of premium websites. A PMP is a tool specifically found in the programmatic space; a type of buying mechanic allowing specific deal […]
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Debonairs Pizza’s ‘Lamba Busters’ campaign now in full swing
With the launch of the third radio spot in a series created to draw South Africa’s attention to its latest ‘Real Deal for a Steal’ special offers, Debonairs Pizza’s ‘Lamba Buster’ campaign is in full swing. Featuring La Bamba, the energetic dancing tune made famous in 1958 by Mexican-American musician Ritchie Valens, the campaign ‘sings’ […]
Continue readingMore TagM&C Saatchi Abel Shines at APEX Awards 2017
Nando’s and Heineken’s Strongbow win key creative effectiveness awards for the first time… M&C Saatchi Abel landed APEX awards on both its entries for Nando’s and Heineken’s Strongbow Cider at the annual gala event held last week. The agency’s South Africa launch of Strongbow was the most successful launch globally for the Heineken Company, earning […]
Continue readingMore TagNfinity grows again!
Headed by entrepreneur Ken Varejes, Nfinity is an established innovation hub constantly on the lookout for hot pioneering businesses in the media space. The company’s latest partnership includes mobile advertising innovator, AdColony. Headed in the South African market by Andrew Kramer, AdColony is the global leader in innovative in-app mobile video advertising, offering consumers access […]
Continue readingMore Tag#ISeeYou: Sunu finds the beauty in ordinary South Africans for Metropolitan
Fresh from winning Gold, two Silvers and a Bronze at Cannes Lions last month, Egg Films’ director Sunu has released his most ambitious ad yet: #ISeeYou, Ogilvy Cape Town’s new campaign for Metropolitan that shifts the focus off the financial giant and onto its customers, with the message, “We see you. We’re for you. The […]
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