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Création Africa shortlist of 40 businesses chosen for mentorship programme
Création Africa shortlist of 40 businesses chosen for mentorship programme for cultural and creative entrepreneurs
The objective of Création Africa is to enable Africa’s emerging creative and cultural entrepreneurs to make a sustainable and sustaining impact on their national and regional economies
The Embassy of France, The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), and UVU Africa are delighted to announce that a shortlist of 40 creative and cultural initiatives has been selected in the R24 million Création Africa programme.
Création Africa is a ground-breaking initiative, launched by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in 2023 to boost and support entrepreneurship in the Cultural and Creative industries in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi. It is driven by France’s broader engagement with Africa, focusing on youth, entrepreneurship and creative industries.
The 40 promising initiatives capture the economic significance and diversity of the CCI sectors in all three countries. The talented young entrepreneurs and businesses (of which 35% are represented by female participants) lead projects spanning fashion and design (35%), audiovisual and media (32.5%), video games (10%), music, literature, visual arts, performing arts, and multidisciplinary ventures.
“The response to our call for Création Africa applications was overwhelmingly positive and enormously encouraging,” said H. E. David Martinon, Ambassador of France to South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi. “Création Africa received 702 applications, many of them of excellent quality and representing the diversity of cultures, genders, economic sectors and geographic regions. We are satisfied that we have chosen the most promising and deserving projects out of an enormously competitive field and look forward to taking the next step together with those businesses that go on to the next phase of the programme.”
In total, 72 applicants were pre-selected to pitch their business ideas and growth plans to a panel of jurors over three days in the second half of February, 2024. The 40 chosen initiatives, of which two are from Lesotho, four from Malawi, and 34 from South Africa, will now take part in an intensive month-long mentoring programme with Création Africa partner, UVU Africa. The programme will address a wide range of topics including business planning, marketing, corporate finance, sales, access to funding, as well as in depth insights into the cultural and creative ecosystems.
People Of Kolor Advertising & Design wins at international Martech awards
South African advertising and design agency, People of Kolor (PoK) scooped up Most Client-Focused Digital Brand Development Agency 2024 – South Africa at the international Martech Awards on Thursday, 28 March.
Hosted by Innovation in Business, a division of UK-based B2B publishing house, AI Global, the prestigious awards recognise the meeting of marketing and technology excellence – and honours individuals, companies, and solutions for reshaping marketing strategies through innovation and technology.
“It is a privilege to be recognised internationally for our hard work. With so many new players in the industry, winning this award enables us to demonstrate to current and prospective clients our ability to offer tangible value in this exciting and evolving space,” says Riaan Pretorius, owner of People of Kolor.
Marketing technology, known as martech, refers to a variety of technologies and tools such as automation, AI, and analytics that businesses can use to streamline their marketing efforts.
Founded in 2021, People of Kolor has quickly earned a reputation as a leader in the creative field. The Cape Town-based agency works with local and international brands to develop and implement 360 marketing and advertising strategies, with a specialised focus on lead generation.
“Not too shabby for a shy boy from Pretoria who one day decided to take a chance on himself,” remarks Pretorius.
Click here to view the full list of winners.
The deadline for the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards entries extended to Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Due to numerous requests, the deadline for entries for the 2024 edition of the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards, brought to you by the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), has been extended.
The deadline was initially on Friday, 29 March 2024, However, we have noted that it coincided with the Eastern Friday religious festivities and has now been extended by five days. The deadline to submit your entries will now be Wednesday 3 April 2024.
The Awards will cover stories published or broadcast between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023. There will be no extension and winners will be announced at an event on Saturday, 22 June, at a venue yet to be confirmed in Gauteng.
The awards are open to all media platforms – print, online/digital, and broadcast (radio and TV) journalists. They are regarded as a highlight on the journalistic calendar rewarding the exceptional work done by the country’s journalists, in categories ranging from investigative journalism to feature writing, and lifestyle as well as photojournalism.
To enter the awards, go to www.sikuvileawards.co.za
Tribeca secures a top spot in Best Agencies to work for in EMEA
Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca) has distinguished itself yet again in the PR industry by securing a prestigious top five position in the PRovoke Media Best Agencies to Work for 2024 in EMEA (non-UK), ranking third this year. Tribeca is once again the sole African agency among this year’s celebrated achievers.
The Best Agencies to Work For awards recognise agencies across the EMEA region that excel in cultivating an engaging and supportive workplace culture, and one that places a strong emphasis on employee satisfaction and well-being.
Managing director Nicky James credits this ongoing success to Tribeca’s 18-year commitment to a people-first culture, underscored by significant investments in employee development, diversity, and team morale.
#TribecaProud reflects the agency’s ethos, encompassing a sense of belonging and recognition. This spirit is not only internal but extends to client engagements and industry accolades. Tribeca’s position in the 2024 Best Agencies to Work for highlights its holistic approach to employee satisfaction and client success, solidifying its role as an industry leader and a beacon of African excellence on the global stage.
Point Wins Digital Transformation Award From SABCO
Mitch Bowker
The South African Business Council (SABCO) recently awarded Point the 2024 Digital Transformation Award. The leading end-to-end marketing specialist was recognised for its commitment to digital innovation and its role in driving advancements in digital transformation initiatives.
The SABCO Awards celebrate globally relevant players across various sectors demonstrating exceptional achievement. Point’s chief creative officer (Acting), Mitch Bowker, said, “Winning the SABCO Award for Digital Transformation is a special honour and a true testament to our dedication to excellence and innovation.
“SABCO promotes and develops South African business interests in the UAE, enabling members to connect to an economic and community ecosystem, facilitating businesses to reach and serve the Middle Eastern marketplace, and accelerating businesses to grow and expand in the Middle East. It’s a respected showcase of South Africa’s capabilities and its strategic importance in the world.”
IAB South Africa announces 2024 Bookmarks jurors
With just a couple of weeks before entries close for the digital media and marketing’s most prestigious awards, the IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards announces its 2024 Jury Panels.
Continuing in its aim to set the benchmark for digital media, marketing and technology by rewarding impactful digital work within the marketing sector, the Bookmarks adds Marketing Craft to its Jury Panels. This ninth panel of jurors will join judges across Publishers; Innovative Engineers; Builders; Marketers; Performance Marketing; Social, Community & Influencer Marketing; Youth Action and Special Honours.
MARKETERS PANEL
Nkanyezi Masango, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative, SSA (Chair)Carl Willoughby, Chief Creative Officer, TBWA Hunt LascarisMatthew Van der Valk, Executive Creative Officer, VML South AfricaKyra Antrobus, Creative Director, Accenture SongArtwell Nwaila, Head of Creative & Ecosystem, GoogleSuhana Gordhan, Independent Creative LeaderNomsa Khanyile, Marketing Director – Bakeries & Wheat, PepsiCoPeter Little, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe AfricaCamilla Clerke, Executive Creative Director, OgilvyKyle Schoeman, Executive Creative Director, Grid WorldwideNkululeko Vilikazi, Creative Director, Machine_Bridget Harpur, Head of Marketing, Volkswagen Group South Africa
MARKETING CRAFT PANEL
Alex Goldberg, Creative Partner, Ogilvy South Africa (Chair)Pippa Misplon, Managing Director, RetroviralGreg Davies, Chief Design Officer, PlusNarrativeThomas Lawrence, Marketing Manager: Castle Lager, AB InBevTanya de Jongh, Integrated Creative Director, RAPT CreativeNtokozo Nhlanhla, Executive Creative Director, Digitas LiquoriceSithabile (Star) Kachisa, Head of Marketing – Sub-Saharan Africa, SpotifyGareth O’Callaghan, Creative Director, Joe PublicMonde Siphamla, Creative Director, M&C Saatchi Abel
PERFORMANCE MARKETING PANEL
Lerato Modisakeng, Paid Search Director, Jellyfish (Chair)Gai Le Roy, Chief Executive Officer, IAB AustraliaCays Margison, Performance Account Manager, iProspectLaureen Mxoli, African Digital Marketing & Commercial Lead – Nutrition, UnileverAdrian Naidoo, Managing Director, Mindshare South AfricaInsaaf Khan, Chief Growth Officer, VML South AfricaKuhle Verby, Digital Marketing Lead, Publicis GroupeLerato Zulu, eCommerce Head: Digital and Performance Marketing, Old MutualBrian Muguto, Managing Director, PHD JohannesburgLoyiso Ngcongo, Acting: Senior Manager – Digital Marketing, Adoption & Acquisition, MTNYvette Naidu, Managing Director, Lucid Performance Media
PUBLISHERS PANEL
Charis Coleman, Head of Digital Content, Multichoice Group (Chair)Christo Brits, Digital Business Manager, Maroela MediaDanette Breitenbach, Editor: Marketing and Media, BizcommunityGarrin Lambley, Head of Content, The South AfricanSbu Ngalwa, Editor in Chief, EWN – PrimediaServaas De Kock, Group Executive Digital, Caxton & CTPGugu Phandle, Digital Marketing Content Producer, Arena HoldingsAnthea Carstens, Audience Acquisition Manager, Kagiso MediaMbali Soga, Editor in Chief – True Love, Media24Bridget Ngcobo, Head of Agencies Business Partners, GoogleRikashni Rangasamy, Showmax
SOCIAL, COMMUNITY & INFLUENCER MARKETING PANEL
Deshnie Govender, Head of Marketing TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok (Chair)Sanele Mawisa, Head of Social & Digital Content, Ab InBevPaul Coetzer, Creative Director: Digital & Social, Publicis Groupe AfricaZipho Ntloko, Strategist, NIVEA, Dentsu CreativeLebo Moerane, Head of Social and Digital, VML South AfricaLuzuko Tena, Social Media & Advertising Lead, AccentureKoketso Masisi, Creative Director, RetroviralMJ Khan, Head of Group Digital Communications, SasolSylvester Chauke, Chief Architect & Founder, DNA Brand ArchitectsJeanette Grove, Director: Digital, Content & Creative, Instinctif Partners AfricaMeagan Alexander, Performance Marketing Manager, DigiOutsourceSamkelisiwe Mndaweni, Senior Social Media Manager, Digitas Liquorice
YOUTH ACTION PANEL
Zodwa Gunuza, Creative Director, The Hardy Boys (Chair)Lloyd Wybrow, Senior Strategist, Oliver MarketingAnli Grobler, National Programme Manager: Brand and Communication Strategy, VEGASenzo Xulu, Digital Creative Director, THE ODD NUMBERAndreas Shifotoka, Strategy Lead: Digital and Social, LePub: Publicis ItalyLethukuthula Zimu, Freelance CreativeKeneilwe Mekgwe, Strategic Marketing Manager: Beverages, PepsiCoRoderick Laka, Creative Group Head, Machine_Edwin Mbugua, Senior Digital Strategist, Wunderman ThompsonVuyani Masango, Art Director, Digitas LiquoriceNoah Makholwa, Digital Manager, Nielsen
BUILDERS PANEL
Nimay Parekh, Director, Accenture Song (Chair)Lydia Oberholzer, Creative Partner, Kilmer & CruiseMbuso Mabena, Creative Group Head, Grey South AfricaAndrew Kay, Founder & Product Designer, RefreshVusi Khosa, Head of Experience Design, AltStudiosTaylor Wienand, Principle UI Designer, FoolproofKgomotso Rammutla, Head of Digital and Payments, Woolworths Financial ServicesGenie Botha, Head of Product Design, MakeReignMia Roets, Experience Design Director, Joe PublicShareef Galveen, Head of Design, Digitas LiquoriceVincent Maher, Chief Executive Officer, I/O
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERS PANEL
Brandon Govender, Digital & Integrated Executive Creative Director, Joe Public (Chair)Tlangelani Chabalala, Senior Tech Manager: Group Marketing and Corporate Affairs, ABSAVictor Jacobs, Digital Creative Director, M&C Saatchi AbelNatalie de Canha, Creative Group Head, MakeReignAlex Bosman, Creative Group Technology Lead, Accenture SongTilesh Bhaga, Creative Director: Digital and Innovation, Grey GroupMandisa Bohlela, Pillar Marketing Lead, FNBLauren Crook, Director, KintaroQhakaza Mohare, Chief Operating Officer, Digify AfricaAndrew Louw, Head of Marketing: Digital Commerce (Checkers Sixty60), ShopriteXWarren le Roux, Head of Technical, Digitas Liquorice
SPECIAL HONOURS PANEL
Vaughan Croeser, Vice President of Marketing, SAB (The S0uth African Breweries) (Chair)Paula Hulley, Managing Director, Digitas LiquoriceZanele Zwane, Managing Director, Have You HeardNosipho Ginindza, Managing Director, SoulProviders CollectiveRobyn Campbell, Managing Director, Machine_Dineo Mofokeng, Digital Marketing & CX ConsultantViwe Mfaku, Senior Creative Director EMEA, Prime VideoZetu Damane, Chief Strategic Officer, McCann JoburgRefilwe Maluleke, Managing Director, Yellowwood Future ArchitectsRomy Townsend, Executive Head of Marketing, Nedbank CIBAdetutu Laditan, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Google
SAMBRA Industry Awards scheduled for April
On 18 April 2024, SAMBRA and Lightstone will jointly be hosting the 2023 Annual SAMBRA Awards ceremony at the Bryanston Country Club honouring top vehicle insurers and OEMs, as well as automotive Refinishing brands, for excellence in service provision to SAMBRA members.
Just over a 100 insurers, OEMs and automotive refinishing suppliers are expected to attend the event.
SAMBRA focuses on creating and maintaining industry sustainability and development and the annual awards are one of its flagship projects.
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