by Herman Manson. MetropolitanRepublic has lost the FNB account, MarkLives.com has learned, which FNB has moved to FoxP2 Group.
Category archives: Adland
M&A spree even as new ownership rules loom
by Herman Manson (@marklives) The South African ad industry has recently seen a series of takeovers and mergers of high-profile independent agencies by global communications networks — WPP and Publicis, specifically — thanks to accelerated interest in the African comms landscape and a cheap rand. Some independents are worried by the Competition Commission’s seeming lack of concern regarding this acquisition spree and the increased local-market dominance.
Dentsu Aegis launches experiential agency psLIVE in SA
by Herman Manson (@marklives) Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired a majority stake in experiential marketing agency Crimson Room Communications. The acquisition will serve as a launch pad to establish psLIVE in South Africa.
Heroes & Zeros: best & worst brands of the week
Andy Rice is on leave so this week Jenny Crwys-Williams gets to pick our Heroes & Zeroes. Jenny talks about her best and worst brands of the week — Nando’s and Barclays owned ABSA — during The Ad Feature on Talk Radio 702.
The Business of Business: The virtuous circle
by Jerry Mpufane (@JerryMpufane) I am fascinated by the subject of “the business of business” and will use this column to explore what I believe it takes to run a great advertising agency. The intention is to have a lot of fun while sharing perspectives that I hope arouse the reader’s imagination.
The Switch: Perils of the inside track
by Alistair Mokoena (@AlistairMokoena) One of the lessons one picks up in business school is the importance of environmental scanning as a business practice. I agree with the notion that all things are good as long as they are done in moderation but I think our industry takes competitor intelligence and understanding our clients too far.
BrandsRock and Saatchi & Saatchi to merge
by Herman Manson (@marklives) BrandsRock and Saatchi & Saatchi are merging. Publicis Groupe is acquiring 100% of BrandsRock, founded by Mike Joubert five years ago, to launch a new brand in South Africa’s advertising universe, called Saatchi & Saatchi BrandsRock.
EXCLUSIVE: Jerry Mpufane exits Jupiter, joins M&C Saatchi Abel
by Herman Manson (@marklives) Jerry Mpufane is leaving his position as CEO of The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) and joining M&C Saatchi Abel as group managing director, Gauteng.
Indy Ad Exec: Extended payment terms are crushing adland
by Tom Fels (@thomasfels) As ad agencies, we stand up and pitch against one another every day, scour award rankings and make comparisons. But there is one cause that needs to be addressed with the solidarity of a single voice — extended payment terms.
Beyond Borders: Planning for the journey north of SA
by Craig Page-Lee (@cpl_ignite) By now you’ve probably contemplated the desirability of the media prize north of our borders, packed your bags and applied for extra leave so that you can explore more of the continent while travelling on business. But there are many steps to take before the reality of such a journey is undertaken and such a wish realised.