Primus Advertising appointed to represent ICOM in Ghana and Nigeria

A global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed Primus Advertising Ltd., based in Accra, Ghana, to represent ICOM in Ghana and also in Nigeria, where the agency is in the process of opening an office. Primus joins ICOM's expanding EMEA region that now consists of members in 31 countries and becomes ICOM's first agency member in Africa. 26 Aug 2008

Z appoints Roots Marketing Communications

Z, Tanzania's fourth cellular communications provider, has awarded through-the-line advertising agency, Roots Marketing Communications, with its advertising account. 5 Apr 2007

Revlon body spray portfolio awarded to Espial

Revlon has awarded Espial - South Africa’s top branding and design consultancy 2006 (as voted by AdFocus and AdReview 2006) - the contract to launch and revitalise several new and existing products within their body spray portfolio. 6 Mar 2007

Double account win for BluePrint

Ad agency, BluePrint Strategic Marketing Communications, kicks off the first quarter of 2007 with a bang, winning two exciting accounts: The International Marketing Council (IMC), who are responsible for Brand South Africa; and the National Ports Authority. With a successful track record of nine years, BluePrint retains The National Ports Authority account. 27 Feb 2007

Varder Hulsbosch embarks on a six-month campaign for the JSE

Over the next six months a campaign by Varder Hulsbosch will establish that there is a lot more than shares to the JSE. 13 Feb 2007

CineMARK announces 360° partnership with Clearwater

CineMARK's new division, Prime360Media, which in September 2006 launched the 360 Display, has chosen Clearwater as its preferred multimedia agency for the 360° medium. The 360 Display, is a 360° video advertising display system that displays both static and moving digital material as high-resolution holographic images on its transparent 360° screen. 14 Dec 2006

AVI Beverage Business Unit (previously National Brands) has awarded Grey Worldwide the Ciro and House of Coffees brand.

Alphabet Soup wins Resolution Health

Alphabet Soup has recently been awarded the strategic planning and media buying for Resolution Health. 16 Nov 2006

timeSQUARE Advertising appointed to drive three Daihatsu brands

October 2006 - Exciting times are ahead for timeSQUARE, as the agency gears-up to conquer previously unchartered terrains. 27 Oct 2006

Depth VFX produces commercials for international brand, Microsoft Mobile

One of SA's leading animation and visual effects specialists, Depth VFX, recently won and produced a series of HTC commercials for local agency, the Ad Cafe. 26 Oct 2006

Lowe Bull CT wins Redds as new client

Lowe Bull Cape Town has recently been appointed the Redds Cider account. Business development director for the group, Wayne Naidoo, said the agency was thrilled at the news, and that it was a coup for a Cape Town agency to win the account. 14 Sep 2006

RIOT's triple account win

RIOT has landed account gains with Choice Clothing, Italian-themed restaurant chain Col'Cacchio Pizzeria and global messaging operator Clickatell. 7 Sep 2006

New accounts for FCB Durban

Full service agency FCB Durban has been formally appointed as the new communication partner for two of the retail chains within the Durban-based mass discounters group - Game and Dion. 6 Sep 2006

Black Box Advertising appointed to the Emperors Palace

Up-and-coming empowered ad agency, Black Box Advertising, has recently been seen doing some exciting work for blue chip client, Emperors Palace. 1 Sep 2006

Big Blue and Kitsch & Kool have appointed Black Khaki to strut their stuff

Black Khaki has been appointed to drive the publicity, advertising and online solutions for the Big Blue and Kitsch & Kool outlets. 1 Sep 2006

FusionDesign Woodstock gains Digital Distributors account

FusionDesign Woodstock have gained the prestigious Digital Distributors account. 1 Sep 2006

FCB Cape Town appointed to do BTL for Hunter's

FCB Cape Town, which handles the marketing communication for numerous Distell spirit brands as well as several wines and Savanna, has been appointed by the liquor giant to work on below-the-line activities for its Hunter's brand. 18 Aug 2006

proximity#ttp to handle casino loyalty account

Club Festival - Tsogo Sun Gaming's loyalty programme - has appointed proximity#ttp to manage its through-the-line requirements. 18 Aug 2006

Black Khaki supports Matla a Bana

The Black Khaki Group has taken on Matla a Bana as a pro bono client. 16 Aug 2006

KWV Brandy tips its glass to morrisjones&co

Further to the successful launch of KWV Brandy into the local South African market in May 2004, and with the subsequent widening of its brandy portfolio, KWV has appointed morrisjones&co as key communications partner for its spirits category. 7 Aug 2006

D.U.O. Advertising heats up Kosher Nandos

Creative Director Mathew Sher has once again added some Jewish wit to spice up the Kosher Nandos personality. 27 Jul 2006

Artifact Advertising wins FASA account

The ultimate authority on all things franchising in Southern Africa, FASA (The Franchise Association of Southern Africa) have appointed Artifact Advertising as their official advertising agency. 24 Jul 2006

Lobedu Leo Burnett has acquired the blue chip Samsung Electronics South Africa account.

Urban adventure store, Due South has awarded their account to Lowe Bull Cape Town.

FutureFin Finance, a division of Wesbank, has awarded its advertising account to Grey Worldwide SA.

Saatchi awarded the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of SA account

Saatchi & Saatchi has won the account for the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, the leading agricultural financier in SA. Saatchi & Saatchi CEO Gail Curtis says: "The Land Bank has a new mandate: to bring farmers from previously disadvantaged groups into SA's mainstream agricultural sector by offering tailor-made financial services. 12 Jul 2006

On-Tap runs to Tomcat

Tomcat Advertising Agency is sitting with a plumber's smile after the agency has been awarded the On-Tap account. Tomcat's brief is to start off by creating nationwide brand awareness, as well as give the brand a strong differentiating positioning in the South African marketplace. On-Tap is one of South Africa's leading sanitary ware franchises, and with 16 years of experience below their belt they are trusted by consumers to take care of anything from tiles and geysers, to kitchen sinks and bathroom taps. 9 Jul 2006

New account for Scharrer Advertising

Scharrer Advertising has been awarded the brand building and advertising account for Plessio - Italian designed doors and windows. 9 Jul 2006

Janssen-Cilag celebrates four years with TLC

Pharmaceutical giant, Janssen-Cilag has renewed its contract with Primedia Unlimited subsidiary, The Letter Corporation (TLC) for the fourth consecutive year. 6 Jul 2006

Media Alliance adds Anna Emm Productions to their account stable

Anna Emm Productions has chosen Media Alliance Cape Town to design and manufacture their latest CD childrens series based on popular bible and traditional stories. 3 Jul 2006