Avatar Agency Group

It was an incredible session with Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt at our HalfTime! As the CEO of Chocolate Tribe, Nosipho is driving a transformative shift in South Africa’s animation and VFX industry, bringing innovative ideas to life and inspiring a new wave of creativity. Her vision and leadership are not just elevating the industry but are also creating new opportunities and setting new standards of excellence. We’re excited to see the continued impact of her work and the incredible milestones that lie ahead for Chocolate Tribe. The future of animation and VFX in South Africa is bright, and it’s being shaped by visionary leaders like Nosipho. 🚀✨ #Avataratwork #Advertising #Africancreativity #LeadershipInAction #CreativeVisionary Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt Chocolate Tribe

Our Head of Strategy, George Chen, recently joined Mudiwa Gavaza, MBA on BusinessDay Spotlight to discuss the evolving landscape of advertising in South Africa. From the Competition Commission's recommendation for Google to compensate media houses to the growing impact of AI on creative work, George shared insights on how brands can thrive in 2025's connected economy. Listen to the full podcast here to discover George's thoughts on user privacy concerns, challenges faced by creative businesses, and innovations to watch for in 2025. https://lnkd.in/dzvq-VNC #AvatarAgency #AdvertisingStrategy #MediaInnovation #SouthAfricanBusiness #AI #BrandStrategy

The Future of Strategy with George Chen our Head of Strategy In this insightful interview, George Chen, Head of Strategy at Avatar, shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of marketing strategy, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the power of human connection in a digital world. 📈 🤩 Watch the full video on our YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/dFWP6mWB

The Future of Strategy with George Chen our Head of Strategy In this insightful interview, George Chen, Head of Strategy at Avatar, shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of marketing strategy, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the power of human connection in a digital world. 📈 🤩 Watch the full video on our YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/dFWP6mWB

SPOTLIGHTING EXCELLENCE: Celebrating Veli Ngubane's Greatness in Advertising I had the pleasure of chatting with Veli Ngubane, an award-winning entrepreneur and trailblazer in the African advertising landscape. With a strong educational foundation in law, politics, economics, and marketing from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and post-graduate studies at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, Veli has built an impressive career: 🎙️Chairman, Advisory Board, Red & Yellow 🎙️Chairman, IAB's Transformation & Education Council 🎙️Non-Executive Director, DMA Judge, Loeries, Apex, Bookmarks & AdFocus awards 🎙️Chairman, Research & Monitoring of the Advertising Sector, Mac Charter Council (reporting to the Presidency) Alongside his business partner, Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, Veli co-founded M&N Network, a holding company for Avatar Agency Group, one of South Africa's leading advertising agencies. Avatar's bold positioning, "Liberating African Creativity for the World," has attracted top clients, including Absa Group, HONOR, Unilever, and ISUZU Motors South Africa, across the African continent. Veli's passion for Africa is evident in his extensive travels to over 20 countries on the continent. His dedication to developing young talent and building brands has driven his success. Let's celebrate greatness and continue to inspire the next generation of creative entrepreneurs !! Veli Ngubane Zibusiso Mkhwanazi Brehndan Botha Phindile Gebe Avatar Agency Group

Back to school has never looked so tough and so cool!😎 Brilliant work done by our Durban office for Toughees💛🖤

We celebrated the incredible year we've had by taking it from Jozi to Ibiza 🌴✨ It was filled with laughter, great music, and unforgettable memories. We're grateful for the hard work and dedication of our amazing team. Here's to another successful year!🤩🧡 #Avatar #YearEndFunction #JoziToIbiza #TeamBuilding #CompanyCulture #Celebration #AfricanCreativity

We're proud to have partnered with Absa Group to deliver a groundbreaking Black Friday campaign. Our team at Avatar Agency Group crafted a strategic marketing approach that resonated with South African consumers, resulting in a record-breaking 20% increase in transactions. From innovative above the line marketing to compelling content, we helped Absa capture the hearts and wallets of shoppers nationwide. #Absa #BlackFriday Sydney Nhlanhla Mbhele (CM SA) Cleo Ngcokoto https://lnkd.in/dgqv-wvK

A Legacy of Legal Empowerment: Celebrating 40 Years of LegalWise For four decades, LegalWise has been a steadfast companion, empowering South Africans with access to justice. As they celebrate their 40th anniversary, we're proud to have partnered with them to create a campaign that honors their rich history and bright future. #AfricanCreativity #AvatarAtWork #LegalWise #40Years #SouthAfrica

Avatar Agency Group are the winners of the National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Small Business Big Impact Ministerial Award for 2024 🤩 🧡 Thank you to our clients for walking this journey with us and the AvaStars who made it happen! #Africancreativity Ziphindiwe Ngcobo Iviwe Poti Nicole Harris Dehné Peters Andiswa Ndebele Sydney Nhlanhla Mbhele (CM SA) Clement Motale (CM SA)