#BigReads2018: Adland’s most read about people in 2018
by Herman Manson. Young, Gifted & Killing It, Keith Rose, Mzamo Masito, Khaya Dlanga and Shaka Sisulu were just some of our headline makers for 2018.
EXCLUSIVE: Rob McLennan exits King James II, Jenner takes the helm
by Herman Manson. Rob McLennan, who won’t be leaving advertising, plans on pursuing a number of passion projects of his own.
#Campaigns: A father & son take the long view
by MarkLives. This week we highlight the “Father’s Share” campaign for Allan Gray by King James II.
New MD for King James II
Lesego Kotane has been promoted to managing director of King James the Second, effective 1 August 2018. Kotane joined the King James Group as strategic planning partner five years ago and has been part of the senior leadership team in Johannesburg. Former MD Charles Matterson will now focus on client service and operations. “Lesego came […]
Young, Gifted & Killing It: Jabulani Sibiya
by Veli Ngubane. Jabulani Sibiya is now calling Joburg home as he takes on the lead strategist role on one of South Africa’s most-iconic brands. We find out more.
Ad of the Week: Sanlam’s WhatsApp soapie is a first for SA
by Oresti Patricios. South Africans love soap operas and WhatsApp. King James has traded on these two insights for a campaign for Sanlam.
Shelf Life: Mortimer Harvey sends Bobtail on a journey
Egg Films brings the Bobtail journey alive, Sanlam’s new platform surprises, and Hug in a Mug expands coffee category — Cheryl Hunter’s weekly pick!
Agency Leaders 2015: The one to watch in Jozi in 2016!
by Herman Manson. Today, we reveal which is the Joburg ad agency that fellow ad execs expect great things from in the year ahead!
King James II wants to rule in Jozi
by Herman Manson. It’s been a little over two years since Rob McLennan and Graeme Jenner teamed up with King James Group to launch full-service startup ad agency, King James II, in Johannesburg.