EXCLUSIVE: Jerry Mpufane exits Jupiter, joins M&C Saatchi Abel
by Herman Manson. Jerry Mpufane has left his position as CEO of The Jupiter Drawing Room (Johannesburg) and joined M&C Saatchi Abel as group managing director, Gauteng.
See also:
• Jupiter (JHB) to restructure
BrandsRock and Saatchi & Saatchi to merge
by Herman Manson. 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.
Thinking TV: Disappointing World Cup viewership in SA
by Inge Hansen. In South Africa, as the 2014 FIFA World Cup approached, there were great expectations in terms of eyeballs being glued to TV sets during this global sporting event, given our appetite for sport and soccer, in particular. However, as the matches unfolded, the final results showed a slightly disappointing picture for SA viewership.
Indy Ad Exec: Extended payment terms are crushing adland
by Tom Fels. 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. 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.
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