by Herman Manson. MTN, one of the Africa’s biggest mobile brands, is out to pitch again, MarkLives has confirmed.
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BREAKING: Omnicom appointed as MTN’s integrated global agency
by Herman Manson. The MTN Group has confirmed the appointment of the Omnicom Group as its integrated global agency.
MTN pitch in second round as three networks withdraw
by Herman Manson. Only three global agency networks are still involved in the process.
Networks pitching for MTN
by Herman Manson. One of Africa’s biggest telco brands, MTN, is out to pitch, with only major global agency networks invited.
Heroes & Zeros: MTN & Nedbank — best & worst ads of the week
Andy Rice (@ricecommaandy) talks about his best ad of the week — MTN’s “Duck Egg” TVC — and Jenny Crwys-Williams (@jcwLIFE) discusses her worst ad of the week — Nedbank’s cover-wrap advertorial for Business Day — during The Ad Feature on Talk Radio 702.
Hilarious response from Cell C to MTN’s “We’re Guilty”
Cell C has responded to MTN’s open letter that was published in the Sunday Times this past weekend.
Smart Africa TV: Afrinolly’s big MTN deal
by Russell Southwood (@BalancingActAfr) Chike Maduegbuna of Afrinolly talks to us about his latest deal with MTN to put the Afrinolly platform out in all its territories; its strategy to widen its distribution; and the short film competition it is running.
What MetroR, MTN should know about education in Uganda
by Anton Crone (@antoncrone) The advertising industry is full of well-educated, extremely talented people, but it is driven blind by awards and the creative egos that chase them. Awards are vital; they raise the bar. But with the brains that the industry has, far more concerted effort could be put into making a positive difference.
MTN birthday no celebration
MTN has been told off by the Advertising Standards Committee following complaints lodged against a major promotion and competition celebrating its 15th birthday. Hopefully the ruling will serve to deter unscrupulous cellular providers from taking consumers for a ride with ludicrously priced competitions. MTN, instead of celebrating 15 years in existence, just underscored how far it is removed from consumers, and how little they offer us to celebrate.
The most-valuable brands in South Africa
2022 ranking: Kantar BrandZ Top 10 Most Valuable South African Brands 2023 Rank 2023 Brand Category Brand Value 2023 (USD mil) 1 First National Bank Financial Services 3,402 2 Standard Bank Financial Services 2,991 3 MTN Telecom Providers 2,810 4 Vodacom Telecom Providers 2,651 5 Castle Alcohol 2,010 6 Nando’s Fast Food 1,792 7 Absa …