south africa

Sep 8, 2021

Accenture acquires South Africa's creative shop King James Group

Indie agency's 300-person team will be absorbed by Accenture South Africa as part of the deal.

Sep 5, 2017

Bell Pottinger thrown out of PRCA after 'bringing industry into disrepute'

Bell Pottinger has become only the second agency in the past ten years to be excluded from the PRCA, following a ruling on a complaint about its infamous work in South Africa.

Jun 16, 2017

Philippines tourism fires McCann over 'Sights' ad (Updated)

Agency statement says work for Phillipines Tourism is original, and not a ripoff of a 2014 South African ad.

Sep 10, 2013

SapientNitro relocates Torben Pheiffer from Munich to lead China office

SHANGHAI - SapientNitro is to relocate 15-year veteran Torben Pheiffer, a member of the German leadership team in its Munich office, to China as the MD of its office in Shanghai.

Jan 10, 2013

Haagen-Dazs appoints BBH Asia Pacific for digital work in three regions

ASIA-PACIFIC - General Mills has appointed BBH Asia Pacific to work on its digital business for the premium ice cream brand, Haagen-Dazs, for the Asia Pacific region, the Middle East and South Africa.

Nov 1, 2011

B-M China set to leverage expansion into South Africa

SHANGHAI - Burson-Marstellar China is set to benefit from the network's decision to acquire Arcay Communications, a leading South African consultancy with an extensive affiliate network across Africa, spanning over 50 countries in the continent.