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Old wooden clog factory converted into ad agency offices
by MarkLives. The Dutch building of RADAR’s new premises was first a wooden clog factory, then a button factory, and afterwards used and lived in by a variety of creative people.
Interview: Verashni Pillay on rebuilding the M&G
by Herman Manson. New editor-in-chief Verashni Pillay is refreshingly upfront about the the challenges facing brand M&G.
Media Future: South Africa’s Instagram stars
Arthur Goldstuck goes in search of the true stars of Instagram.
Epica Awards: MarkLives joins jury, entry discount for SA agencies
MarkLives has joined the Epica Awards jury. To celebrate, this global awards show is offering a €100 entry discount per SA agency.
Bottom-line Black #BlackAfricaGroup
by Herman Manson. Ad agency Black has undergone a strategic rebrand and repositioning as Black Africa Group.
New boutique media agency wants to liven up its sector
by Herman Manson. This new agency plans to steal the limelight as it promises clients a more-strategic approach and staff a dynamic work environment.
World Wide Creative two years after the Sekunjalo deal
by Herman Manson (@marklives) A little over two years ago, Saratoga Software, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Sekunjalo Investments Limited, acquired a majority shareholding in digital agency, World Wide Creative. The agency had intentionally sought a buyer that wasn’t part of an agency network (or an ad agency, for that matter).
Grubstreet: Barney Simon app breaks new ground for radio
by Gill Moodie (@grubstreetSA) Last year 5FM’s Gareth Cliff struck out on his own and started CliffCentral.com that goes out on web and WeChat. This year Kagiso Media has launched an app curated by Barney Simon — the legendary alternative DJ from Radio 5 days.
Promise made good
by Herman Manson. Marc Watson and James Moffatt promised themselves they would one day launch their own agency. When they did, they called it Promise.