Graham Warsop on Sir Martin Sorrell's resignation
by MarkLives. Graham Warsop, founder of The Jupiter Drawing Room & Partners, offers his personal take on the resignation of Sir Martin Sorrell as CEO of WPP, and calls on the agency global holding company to offer transparent feedback on "personal misconduct" allegations levelled against Sorrell.
Martin Sorrell resigns from WPP — industry reaction & analysis
by MarkLives. WPP has announced the resignation of Sir Martin Sorrell, with immediate effect. This follows the conclusion of an misconduct allegation investigation.
M&N Brands launches agency with SKYY as 1st client
by Herman Manson. M&N Brands, owned by Zibusiso Mkhwanazi and Veli Ngubane of Avatar fame, has launched a new agency with Mbuso Ndlovu and Chiedza Quinchette.
2018 Liberty Radio Awards winners
by MarkLives. The Liberty Radio Awards winners were announced on Saturday, 14 April 2018, at Sandton Convention Centre.
First-ever Ciclope Africa winners
by MarkLives. The Grand Prix has gone to Beats by Dre – "Above The Noise", directed by Terence Neale, produced by Park Pictures and created by agency JohnXHannes NY.
Regular Reads:
- Cover Stories: Thoughtfulness in design (13 Apr 2018)
- Shelf Life: FCB Joburg, Ola! Films take SA Tourism on a sho’t left
- SA TV Ratings: DStv — primetime top 30 for Mar 2018
On the Campaign Radar:
- #BreakingBallet — Joburg Ballet's Black Panther tribute
On the Radar:
- Mandela Bay Development Agency appoints marketing agency
- Mediclinic appoints new agency
- New agency for Pioneer Foods' snack division
- One Show 2018: SA & global finalists
- South Africans switching to private browsing — report
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