by MarkLives. Unati Moalusi is our next panellist to tackle: “How successful have local ad agencies been in creating positive employer reputations?”
Category archives: Adland
Masterclass Notes: Why questions matter in client/agency relationships
by Johanna McDowell. Over the last 15 years, it has become clear to me that ad agencies are failing to ask as many questions as perhaps they should.
Black (owned) agencies left behind by MAC Charter
by Mxolisi G Buthelezi. In her book, “Who’s Afraid of Affirmative Action”, Christine Qunta laments that black people still find themselves in need of affirmative action. Adland is no exception.
EXCLUSIVE: Avatar expands with new Durban office
by MarkLives. Avatar Agency Group (formerly Avatar South Africa) has announced that it is opening a new office in Morningside, Durban.
Frank: Freaking out — is it us or them?
by Mimi Nicklin. Stilted content at speed doesn’t sell, whatever medium we put them on. Stories do.
Standard Bank changes media, digital agencies
by MarkLives. Wunderman Thompson South Africa and Mindshare South Africa are the two new agencies.
Avoid Chernobyl in your business — don’t let culture become cult
by Laurent Marty. Is it better for us to tell our clients what they want to hear, or is it better to tell them what we really think?
Grey Africa appoints new MD
by MarkLives. Grey Advertising Africa has appointed Louise Johnston as MD of its South African operations.
BREAKING: FCB Africa rebrands as Nahana Communications
by MarkLives. FCB Africa is rebranding to Nahana Communications Group. “Nahana” means to “think” or “imagine” in Sesotho.
Q5: Anne Githuku-Shongwe on a future sans stereotypes [interview]
by Carey Finn. This acclaimed speaker and social entrepreneur shares a few notes on women’s leadership, stereotypes and social innovation.