by Herman Manson (@marklives) Ireland/Davenport is expanding its digital capabilities with the launch of VIRUS, its new digital specialist agency. VIRUS combines existing in-house talent with the yet-to-be announced acquisition of a digital agency.
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Breaking news: Ireland/Davenport wins Vodacom advertising account
Industry sources have confirmed that Ireland/Davenport has won the Vodacom advertising account. It was announced earlier this week that Draftfcb had lost the business after 19 years. A formal announcement is yet to be made by Vodacom and/or Ireland-Davenport.
Ireland/Davenport describes itself as a boutique communications agency and clients include BMW, Investec and SA Tourism. Ireland/Davenport was founded by Executive Creative Directors Philip Ireland and John Davenport. Susan Napier is the Managing Director.
The two creepiest Loerie winning ads this year
MarkLives.com picked the two creepiest ads awarded at the Loeries this year.
1. Fox International Channels, TOP TV: Life goes on. Again.
Agency: Ireland/Davenport
Loerie: Campaign Silver TV Trailers, Channel & Station Promos
2. VW Polo GTI: Date Drive
Agency: Ogilvy Cape Town
Campaign Bronze PR Communication Campaign
Silver Microsite
Campaign Silver Digital Mixed-Media Campaign
South Africans could apply for date drives in the new Polo GTI. It would help them impress a hot date ‘and improve their chance of scoring.’ Participants filled in pre- and post- ‘drive’ questionnaires.
Loerie 2011 Official Rankings
Loerie 2011 Rankings