Nielsen Sports South Africa, a leader in sponsorship media valuation data analytics, has appointed Eddie Roux — formerly Head of Automation at Nielsen Sports SA and a veteran expert in data analytics — to the newly created Technical and Innovations Director position. This signals an operational shift towards a more technologically driven organisation in a […]
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Melanie Campbell takes a seat at the helm at RAPT Creative
RAPT Group welcomes aboard Melanie Campbell as Partner: Group Strategy, effective from July 1. Campbell, with over 26 years of comprehensive experience in marketing and business transformation across diverse international markets, brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to RAPT. An Empathetic Maverick In her own words, Campbell describes herself as “an […]
Continue readingMore TagBrave Group Announces Three Senior Appointments
The Brave Group is delighted to announce three strategic senior appointments, underscoring its ongoing commitment to leadership excellence, innovative client service, and fostering internal growth. This move highlights our dedication to the shared value ethos by promoting from within and offering meaningful opportunities to our team members. Monica Gomes steps into the role of Integrated […]
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Firdous Osman joins Boomtown as MD
The World Women Leadership Congress’s Global Woman Leader in 2023, South Africa’s Women Leader in 2021 and Africa’s Women Leader in 2020, Firdous Osman, has joined Boomtown as Managing Director. Her role will extend across both the agency’s offices, one in Johannesburg and the other in Gqeberha, as well as servicing clients in Cape Town, […]
Continue readingMore TagLinda Hächler named Executive Creative director at MetropolitanRepublic
Responding to strong business growth in Africa, MetropolitanRepublic founder and Chief Creative Strategist Paul Warner, is assuming a new role, now focusing on client business and strategic needs across four key hubs on the continent where the group has a growing presence. Part of that process is identifying and recruiting key talent and the latest […]
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QACC AFRICA to launch in South Africa, appoints Khangelani Dziba as Country Committee President
RAPT Creative Group Division Head of PR & Influencer Partnerships, Khangelani Dziba (they/them), has been appointed as the Country Committee President for the Queer and Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa (QACC Africa). QACC Africa facilitates a diverse and inclusive economy in Africa by establishing a dynamic and thriving commercial ecosystem for queer entrepreneurs, queer-owned/operated businesses […]
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VMLY&R South Africa Appoints Nhlanhla Ngcobo As ECD
VMLY&R South Africa has appointed Nhlanhla Ngcobo in the position of Executive Creative Director. Ngcobo joins the agency from 1 September 2023 in the Johannesburg office. The multi-award-winning Executive Creative Director has over 13 years’ experience in the advertising industry. He has worked on most of South Africa’s most loved brands, delivering insightful work that […]
Continue readingMore TagIconic Collective Welcomes Two New ECDs: Albert de Andrade and Bruce Ross
Iconic Collective, a leading strategic and creative agency part of Point Group, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Albert de Andrade and Bruce Ross as Executive Creative Directors (ECD). With their exceptional talent and wealth of experience, Albert and Bruce will bring new perspectives to support the drive of the company’s growth ambition across […]
Continue readingMore TagLeading Passion Marketing Agency, Levergy Appoints New Managing Director
Levergy, an M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment group company and part of the M&C Saatchi Group South Africa has appointed Melissa Daniels as its new Managing Director. The appointment comes as a part of Levergy’s continued growth and position as one of the top-performing agencies in the global M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment network. Daniels […]
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Creative heavyweight James Cloete joins RAPT as Chief Creative Officer
Creative heavyweight, maverick thinker and serial business starter, James Cloete, has joined RAPT Creative as Chief Creative Officer. Cloete, who burst onto the scene while still studying at Vega, joined the agency on May 2. James’ early achievements have become the stuff of industry lore: while interns at Harrison Human, he and his art director […]
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