by Herman Manson (@MarkLives) Upset members of Ogilvy Johannesburg‘s creative team have emailed MarkLives a YouTube link, shared by the agency’s creative leadership team, addressing staff on the realities of working remotely due to the covid-19 pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Fqk1UNK1U&feature=youtu.be In the video, running to 7:39 minutes, Matthew Barnes, Ogilvy Joburg chief creative officer, responds to the […]
by Herman Manson. We list the creative people most read about on MarkLives during 2019.
Neo Makhele has been promoted to chief strategy officer of Ogilvy South Africa, and Mathieu Plassard has been appointed chief growth officer. “Neo and Mathieu are two experienced individuals who are both passionate about their crafts,” says Alistair Mokoena, Ogilvy SA CEO. “We are certain of their ability to anticipate client needs and evolve our […]
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 […]