Barclays Africa announces new B2C ad agency

by Herman Manson. The financial services group, which includes Absa in South Africa, split its account into B2B and B2C components during the pitch.

Barclays Africa announces new B2B ad agency
by Herman Manson. Barclays Africa Group has also announced its B2B ad agency.

Graham Warsop on where to next for Jupiter (Jhb)
by MarkLives. Graham Warsop, founder and chairman of TJDR, says it’s no secret that the loss of Absa, an anchor client of Jupiter (Jhb) for the last decade, will have a marked effect upon the agency.

New deputy MD for Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town
by MarkLives. Vicki Hey will support managing director, Luca Gallarelli and ECD, Tseliso Rangaka, in driving both the creative and business agenda of the agency, while still keeping a close eye on the VW account.

The Big Q: Mike Abel on business, politics & matters of conscience
by MarkLives. At a time of political crisis, we ask Mike Abel: Should corporate leaders expose their political thinking and address issues of national importance?

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