by Herman Manson. With Kevin Tromp having left, Publicis Groupe Africa and a number of its agencies have undergone significant management changes.
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Publicis Groupe/Creative Counsel rumours gather pace
by Herman Manson (@marklives) Rumours around the imminent acquisition of below-the-line agency The Creative Counsel by Publicis Groupe are gathering pace. Negotiations around a possible deal are understood to have started in 2014 but have yet to be concluded successfully.
Publicis Groupe buys MACHINE, launches Publicis Machine
by Herman Manson (@marklives) Publicis Groupe has acquired independent agency Machine and is merging it with Publicis Worldwide South Africa to establish Publicis Machine. Publicis Groupe is currently reinvigorating its South African and African business through a number of acquisitions.
Publicis Groupe’s Digitas LBi buys Liquorice
by Herman Manson (@marklives) Digitas LBi, part of Publicis Groupe, has acquired digital agency Liquorice. Liquorice will form part of Digitas LBi’s Middle East & Africa region but will retain its own brand identity.
BREAKING: Distell appoints Publicis Groupe as well
by MarkLives. Publicis Groupe has been appointed to the second tranche of Distell brands.
Letting creativity lead — new MD, goals for Publicis Machine
by Carey Finn. Former ECD Gareth McPherson has taken on a dual role — and he has big plans.
#AgencyFocus: Publicis Machine repositions, embraces pop culture
by Carey Finn. The ad agency has restructured itself through an initiative called The Machinery, with a view to embedding brands more deeply into pop culture.
CONFIRMED: Mercedes-Benz moves SA account from BBDO to Publicis
by Herman Manson. The local market is one of about 40 markets affected by a global decision following a one-year review and selection process.
No Loeries, Bookmarks for Publicis agencies in coming year
by Herman Manson. It’s been confirmed that local Publicis Groupe agencies will be unable to enter South African award shows this year.
Old Mutual appoints Publicis Communications
by Herman Manson. Old Mutual has appointed Publicis Communications as its new lead agency across the African continent, including South Africa.