by Veli Ngubane. The transformation debate is no longer an issue about black and white people; it’s about opening practical, results-driven dialogue between those who care about the future of this industry.
Category archives: Adland
#Transformers: Structural transformation matters. Just do it!
by Charlie Mathews. As the world watched ordinary Americans courageously face off a Trumpian display of violent, systematic racism backed by police brutality, Nike made an ad.
EDITORIAL: Mapping a changed world, and finding new ways to thrive
by Herman Manson. With the support of the ACA and HumanInsight, MarkLives is setting out to explore how brands and marketers started on the path to transforming.
EXCLUSIVE: TBWA merges Yellowwood, HDI Youth
by Herman Manson. While the two agencies combined officially as of 1 June 2020, the integration process will last through the rest of June 2020.
New Wunderman Thompson SA CEO steps into job, from home
by Herman Manson. Miles Murphy stepped into his new role shortly after SA’s ‘hard’ lockdown came into effect and had to tear up his 100-day plan and change his set of priorities.
Making meaning in the mess #coronavirusSA
by Wayne Naidoo. I can’t help but think that this coronavirus might be the very thing that could cure the ills of our ailing industry.
Extract: How to Tango with a Tiger — Sarah Ritchie on top 20 frustrations
by Sarah Ritchie. It may not feel like it sometimes, but every single agency frustration is surmountable.
SA’s One Show 2020 finalists
by MarkLives. The One Show has released its 2020 list of 1669 finalists, representing 46 countries, including South Africa.
An Accountant in Adland: The 5-to-9er #coronavirusSA [S2 E6]
by Siwe Lawrence. If you aren’t holding something down after 5pm, are you even a Joburger?
Haydn Townsend on scaling Accenture Interactive in SA
by Herman Manson. The former group CEO of Wunderman Thompson South Africa who was slated for relocation to a global client role, has decided to stay in South Africa.