First off, in the spirit of full disclosure, I haven’t the first clue how American Football works. To lapse into Americana, I’m more of a “soccer” guy myself. So let me use an appropriate analogy for the advertising aspect of the Super Bowl.

Chief Creative Officer for Havas Johannesburg, Eoin Welsh, has been invited to be part of the Grand Jury at this year’s the New York Festivals.
The New York Festivals Grand Jury consists of more than 400 of the world’s most respected, award-winning Executive Creative Directors. This diverse group of top-level industry professionals determine the shortlist through two rounds of online judging sessions in over 70 countries.

Havas Johannesburg and Universal Music Sub-Saharan Africa have created a moving tribute to South African Jazz legend, Thandi Klaasen, who passed away earlier this month.

Johannesburg – According to a newly released study, 74% of South Africans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.

A new study released by the Havas Creative Group seeks to understand how consumers are responding to intense change and uncertainty in their countries and how brands can help ease those concerns.

Havas Johannesburg’s new creative director, Tumi Sethebe, believes the way the ad industry thinks needs to change. He also wants to pay it forward to those who lack the skills but have the talent.

Disturbed by how the industry functions with regards to its conventional processes, this dynamic advertising professional looks to pave it forward to those who lack the skills, but have the talent. Although important, he feels that education shouldn’t be a limiting factor when it comes advancing one’s career path.

Havas Johannesburg has grown its team across its companies including Havas Johannesburg, PR, Media and Havas Boondoggle.

“With the Eaters Digest: The Future of Food Prosumer report, we sought to understand how the various food movements were evolving, what trends were gaining ground and, how food brands can best meet the changing needs of customers,” says Lou Boxall-Davies, Head of Strategy for Havas South Africa

Tumi Sethebe began his career in 2001 at Young and Rubicam as Art Director, where he worked on Absa, Wimpy, PG Glass and Land Rover accounts.