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Ogilvy South Africa

South Africa
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Blending creativity and technology for impactful brand experiences

Ogilvy South Africa, part of one of the largest marketing communications networks globally, focuses on building and transforming brands. With a history dating back to 1948, the agency operates in 83 countries, offering clients access to a vast creative network. They emphasize creating meaningful and coherent brand experiences in a complex, hyper-connected world.

The agency provides a range of services, including brand strategy, creative concepting, and media planning. They are known for their innovative campaigns, such as the world's first NFT embedded advertising campaign for Volkswagen. Ogilvy South Africa also engages in social and digital marketing, helping brands like KFC and Vodacom connect with their audiences effectively.

Ogilvy South Africa has been recognized for its excellence in the industry, winning numerous awards, including Agency of the Year and Social & Digital Agency of the Year. Their commitment to creativity and technology has made them a leader in the South African market, serving clients like VW, SAB, and Mondelez.

78
YEARS IN BUSINESS
8
SERVICES

Capabilities

Category

Advertising

Services

What these services involve

Ad Operations and Trafficking
Ad Operations and Trafficking for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Audio and Podcast Ads
Audio and Podcast Ads for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Brand Campaigns
Brand Campaigns for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Creative Concepting and Production
Creative Concepting and Production for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.

Agency details

Team size
500+ people
Founded
1948 (78 years)

How Ogilvy South Africa scores 41 on Agency List

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Presence & Maturity

25 / 25

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  • 4 of the core profile fields are filled in.
  • Profile details were updated recently.
  • Founding year on record (1948).

Relevance & Capability

9 / 25

How clearly the agency's specialism and services are classified.

  • Assigned to a primary category.
  • No individual services listed.

Credibility & Trust

7 / 25

Contactability and verification signals that show a real business.

  • Listing ownership is not yet verified.
  • A working website is on record.
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  • A phone number is on record.
  • Location is on record.

Authority & Proof

0 / 25

Independent proof of work: reviews, published projects and awards.

  • No published reviews yet.
  • No published project work yet.
  • No awards recorded.

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