OPINION

"Fran Luckin joins Grey Africa; Y&R on losing PnP; Agency Leaders’ Most Admired" - MarkLives

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

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Fran Luckin joins Grey Africa

by Herman Manson. Grey Africa has appointed Fran Luckin as its chief creative officer, effective 1 February 2016. We get the scoop straight from her.

Andrew Welch on Y&R losing PnP

by Herman Manson. It's been a defining relationship for both Pick n Pay and agency, says Andrew Welch, MD of Y&R SA.

EXCLUSIVE: South African agency wins Clorets global business

by Herman Manson. We interview Luca Gallarelli on what this Mondelēz Gum brand win means for Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town.

The Switch: What adland needs to recall about NY's resolutions

by Alistair Mokoena. Should clients and supplieres not know what each of us is setting out to achieve this year? What could be more important?

The MarkLives Agency Leaders’ Most Admired Poll 2015

Most admired ad agency boss in Jozi

Most admired creative in Cape Town

Most admired ad agency in Cape Town

The one to watch in Cape Town in 2016!

Most digitally integrated ad agency in CT

Regular Reads:

Ad of the Week: It's a matter of size

Shelf Life: LOUIS XIII Cognac invites you to 2115

#MagLoveTop10: Best travel magazine covers of 2015

On the Move:

New MD for Havas Sports and Entertainment

Omnicom Africa announces new CEO

Leadership transition at Leo Burnett Worldwide

Account Wins:

Fairtrade SA appoints PR agency

Cheapflights.co.za appoints PR agency

On the Radar:

Highlights from The Gunn Report 2015

#Operation45 campaign to launch during Soweto Derby

Covering the advertising and marketing industry without fear or favour — MarkLives.com for breaking news, exclusive industry opinion, company news and jobs!

Sign up here for an email round-up every Monday and Thursday and follow MarkLives on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.