EXCLUSIVE: Avatar wins Caltex South Africa

by MarkLives. This is the second major account win announced by the agency this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Avatar appoints chief digital officer

by MarkLives. Avatar South Africa has announced the appointment of Dr Ewoudt Cloete as chief digital officer.

EXCLUSIVE: Van Rensburg new Avatar ECD

by MarkLives. Avatar SA has appointed Sanche van Rensburg as ECD.

New strategy head for Avatar

Avatar has appointed Mzamo Xala as its head of strategy. “Xala has built a solid reputation and a formidable track record in the marketing and advertising industry, his expertise and in-depth knowledge of the industry are what attracted us to him,” says Veli Ngubane, Avatar group MD. Xala started his career in early 1999 as […]

Avatar responds to Carte Blanche’s Brand SA broadcast

by MarkLives. On 10 March 2019, Carte Blanche broadcast a story on Brand SA’s previous contract with its then digital marketing agency, Avatar.

Brand South Africa out to tender

by Herman Manson. Brand South Africa’s advertising and digital marketing accounts are out to tender.

New regional CD for Ogilvy Africa

Brett Wild is the new regional creative director for Ogilvy Africa, replacing Joao Espirito Santo, who is moving back to Portugal for a new assignment. Wild has over 30 years’ experience in advertising. Comments Mathieu Plassard, Ogilvy Africa CEO, “We are delighted and honoured to welcome Brett Wild to Ogilvy Africa at a time when […]