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And other top advertising, media and marketing news, analysis and opinion on the website this week, including…

#AgencyLeaders2017:

Cape Town: Agency diversity & transformation
by Herman Manson. Today we announce the Cape Town winner of our new Agency Diversity & Transformation award! We invited the agency to share what this means to it — the business, its people and its clients.

Most digitally integrated ad agency in SA
Most admired ad agency in South Africa
The one to watch in 2018!
Most admired creative leader in South Africa

Young, Gifted & Killing It: Masego Motsogi
by Veli Ngubane. Sowetan-born Masego Motsogi is an anomaly in the ad industry: a black woman leading one of the hottest agencies in South Africa.

By Invitation Only: Lessons in business from a barber
by Ndumiso Ndlela. The sign at the entrance might read “Herman’s Salon & Styling” but his business is really building and maintaining client relationships.

The Martini Shot: The importance of a production craft awards show
by Bobby Amm. Ciclope Africa will present Africa with a unique opportunity to showcase its best work on the international stage.

Fair Exchange: Thinking vs doing
by Erna George. Why you should master your thinking focus for powerful delivery.

Regular Reads:

Shelf Life: New Afro-optimistic perspective with Scottish Leader
SA TV Ratings: e.tv — primetime top 20 for Jan 2018

On the Radar:

Protea Hotels by Marriott appoints ad agency
Hansgrohe Africa appoints PR agency
New GM for OMC
Rapid Blue makes senior appointment
Weber Shandwick opens in Kenya
Reminder to enter Ciclope Africa

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