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Ogilvy Africa unveils OBrio, a media intelligence platform to optimize marketing spend
Ogilvy Africa has today launched OBrio, a cutting-edge media intelligence platform that brings unparalleled clarity and control to media performance across all channels.
[Interview] Keenan Mulvaney, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy Africa
Ogilvy Africa is the largest network agency on the continent catering to 39 countries with a team of 900 people across Central, East and West Africa.
African service provider Hayo chooses Ilex Content Strategies for global marketing
Ilex Content Strategies, a global B2B marketing and communications agency, has been selected by Hayo, an innovator in digital solutions in Africa, as its agency of record.
Ogilvy launches global health influence offering
By embracing influence, brands can establish exceptional relationships with patients and healthcare communities
Joe Public launches integrated campaign for Chicken Licken
The Family Full House meal is one of Chicken Licken’s popular sharing meals so, when Joe Public was briefed to create a campaign for the offering and to launch a campaign on Family Day, they did just that.
Baobab Network acquires Reflector Marketing to further strengthen support for African startups
Founded in 2022, Reflector Marketing has established itself as a specialist agency offering strategic marketing, branding, and digital services tailored to startups' needs.
Airtel Africa launches ads platform for advertisers and agencies
Airtel Africa has announced the launch of ‘’Airtel Ads’’, marking its official entry into the advertising industry. Airtel Ads will allow advertisers and agencies to efficiently manage, purchase, and optimize digital ad inventory across multiple ad exchanges in real-time.
Publicis Groupe reinforces global financial team
After being named as Chief Financial Officer, Publicis Groupe, starting February 2024, Loris Nold will join the group’s managing body, the Directoire, following the decision of the Supervisory Board on 22nd November.
Joe Public takes top honours at the 2023 FM AdFocus Awards
Joe Public is the 2023 FM AdFocus Agency of the Year, winning the hotly contested Large Agency of the Year Award and the Transformation Award at an awards ceremony held in Johannesburg South Africa.
WPP merrges Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R to form creative company VML
The combined entity will be known as VML and will be the industry’s largest creative company.
South African agency Flume Digital Marketing opens European hub in Amsterdam
South African agency Flume Digital Marketing, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, is expanding to Amsterdam – located on the Weesperstraat.
Havas Red expands to South Africa growing its PR and content foothold
Havas Red is part of the Havas Global PR Network, the PR and communications arm of Havas, comprising 40-plus agencies and 1,300-plus employees worldwide. Havas, one of the world's largest global communications groups, is part of Vivendi.
Razor launches first AI governance framework for both agencies and clients
Razor PR, M&C Saatchi Group South Africa's public relations, strategic communications and reputation management agency, has announced the launch of South Africa’s first AI Governance Framework and Risk Assessment Model.
[South Africa] Advertising spend to grow over 6.1% next year, WARC study
Africa is enduring a difficult year, with advertising spend set to be down 11.6%. This is according to a new study released by WARC.The study however notes that growth should return in 2024, buoyed by a 6.1% rise in South Africa next year.
[Marketing Week Africa] Bob Koigi: Brands unveil innovative solutions, campaigns as race for customers heats up
As the competition in the industry intensifies and customers increasingly become specific about their preferences, brands and industry players are going back to the drawing board to stay on top in an ever-evolving marketplace while trying to meet the customers’ needs.
[Column] Bongani Chinkanda: Embracing AI to elevate account management: A new era of strategic excellence
In the ever-evolving business landscape, the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread discussions about the future of various job roles.
Ogilvy's innovation lab unveils new technologies for increased brand impact
Ogilvy South Africa has unveiled the latest highly anticipated upgrades to its Innovation Labs, based in both the Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses.
Creative Advertising firm SO&U announces new appointments
The appointments are a part of a greater transformation of the company’s operating structure to best serve client’s evolving needs and drive exponential business growth.
[Marketing Week Africa] Bob Koigi: How resilience has paid off for financial services, media and retail brands
Despite a tough global economic environment, brand in the financial services, fast food and retail and media sectors have demonstrated resilience and emerged among the top in brand value at least according to reports.
Digital agency Oliver appoints Yuvisti Ramgulam as Africa client service director
In-house digital agency Oliver South Africa is increasing operational and cross-functional capabilities with the new senior appointment of its all Africa client service director.
Digital advertising firm Aleph launches dedicated unit for cross-border payments and credit underwriting
Digital advertising firm Aleph has announced the launch of a new global cross-border payments and credit underwriting unit, Aleph Payments.