Our client, Standard Bank South Africa, has been recognised with a Merit Award at The One Show Awards!
The campaign 'Track Your Racks' achieved the award in the Use of Media In Radio and Audio category.
This is international recognition for our work, and applause goes to our client and agency team for the achievement.
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Our client @standardbanksa has been nominated as a finalist in the @smartiessouthafrica Awards.
We have 7 Finalists across 6 categories:
Brand Experience
* Standard Bank and MC Saatchi Abel / Standard Bank
Private - Live Wealthier Campaign
Customer Growth & Conversion Strategy
* Standard Bank and M&C Saatchi / Standard Bank
VAS Integrated Marketing Campaigns
Omnichannel Marketing
* Standard Bank and M&C Saatchi / Standard Bank
Standard Bank Money Reels
* Standard Bank and MC Saatchi Abel / Standard Bank
Private - Live Wealthier Campaign
Social Media Marketing
* Standard Bank and M&C Saatchi / Standard Bank Money Reels
Personalization
* Standard Bank and M&C Saatchi / Standard Bank Money Reels
Short or Long Form Video
* Standard Bank and MC Saatchi Abel / Standard Bank
Private - Live Wealthier Campaign
Looking forward to the awards night next week!
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A huge shout out to our very own @jeaninevermaak on being selected for the @openchair_ Cannes Lioness Pride of 2026.
Jeanine is one of 14 women chosen to attend the @cannes_lions International Festival of Creativity as part of the ERA Programme, a global initiative focused on driving more inclusive representation and opening doors for underrepresented creative talent.
This is an incredibly competitive programme, and her selection is a testament to the calibre of work, leadership and impact she brings to our industry. The initiative aligns closely with Open Chair’s mission to create access and meaningful opportunities for women, something we’re proud to see reflected in Jeanine’s journey.
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The technology is the vehicle. The idea is the destination.
Jake Bester, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi Abel, has seen enough entries to know what separates the shortlisted from the rest. It's not the tools you used to build it.
A catchy name. A well-designed board. A well-produced case video. And underneath all of it, a great idea, executed greatly.
His advice for young creatives chasing their first Bookmark? Stop leading with the tech. Start leading with the thinking.
The entry portal closes 28 April.
Eight days left.
Is your idea strong enough to stand on its own?
Enter now with the link in our bio.
#Bookmarks2026 #DigitalMarketing #IABBookmarks #PixelPerfect #EnterNow
We have a finalist in The One Show!
Standard Bank Track Your Racks has been nominated in the Radio - Use of Media In Radio and Audio category.
Winners are announced on 15th May. Fingers crossed.
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Congratulations to @rory_macrobert , Digital Executive Creative Director, on being selected for the Qualifying Jury in this year's MMA South Africa SMARTIES Awards.
We know your digital expertise will be highly valued on the panel.
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The @iab_sa Bookmark Awards 2026 Jury Chairs have been announced, and our Chief Creative Officer, @mashigomashego , will lead the Marketers' Panel.
He heads up one of nine jury panels that select the work to be awarded at the 18th Bookmark Awards on 13 August 2026.
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Our Chief Creative Officer, @mashigomashego , will join the Young Lions Competition jury at this year's Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
The Young Lions Competition is a prestigious global contest for creative professionals aged 30 or under. Teams of two compete in categories such as Digital, Film, and Print, responding to real-world briefs from charities or brands within a tight timeframe to showcase talent on an international stage.
Neo shared his feelings with us on this exciting position, “One of my favourite competitions to judge.
Young Lions is where you meet the future of our industry, raw, hungry, and unfiltered.
The best work is never the most complicated. It’s the simplest idea. The bravest take. The sharpest insight.
No politics. No overthinking. Just pure creativity under pressure. And that’s what makes it special.”
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#CreativeCircle
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An opportunity unlocks for you.
Up&Up is looking for a Group Account Director in Cape Town with strong retail experience.
We believe that Creativity Elevates Everything: the work, the partnerships, the growth. If you can lead big brands, build strong teams, and turn opportunity into impact, this could be yours.
Apply here: /careers/group-account-director
What does it take to lead iconic brands and ambitious teams?
Clarity. Courage. And a belief that the people with the best people win.
M+C Saatchi Abel is looking for a Managing Partner to help lead client relationships, deliver exceptional work, and grow partnerships with purpose.
Ready to step into something audacious?
Challenge yourself. Be bold. Join us: /jobs/view/4363033044
We’re proud to share that our MD, @masego.motsogi has been selected as a Jury Member for the 2026 AdForum @phnxawards .
The AdForum PHNX jury brings together a global, cross-disciplinary community of creatives, strategists, brand leaders and industry experts to evaluate work that resonates beyond borders, silos and categories.
Masego’s selection is a testament to her perspective, leadership and contribution to the creative industry — and we’re excited to see her help shape conversations around the world’s most compelling ideas.
#WeBoldlyGo #GlobalCreativity #AdForumPHNXAwards #PHNX2026 #CreativeLeadership
