We are an outsource strategy department with the necessary experience and depth to deliver multi-discipline expertise to agencies and clients on an in-house basis. We pride ourselves on not being a consultancy - instead we aim to be a part of the brand team as we develop implementable strategies to achieve the right results. The Strategy Department is a powerful partner when considering your next piece of Research, Brand Strategy or Communication Strategy.

Strategic Planning Director at JWT JohannesburgOversee strategy and planning across all JWT clients3.5 direct reports on brand and communication strategyLeverage information into insights, opportunities and ideas to help build strong brandsAdded value ‘strategic’ inputs and new business pitchesMajor accounts: Nestle. Nokia. Unilever. Kellogg’s. Bayer. Gautrain. OvaltineHighlights: Pitch wins: Ovaltine. DotSure. Motions. 8.ta. Apex awards. (Won 2 bronze). Apex Judge

Board and company management issues - from client satisfaction levels to staff to revenue Planning team of two: 1 planner, 1 insights managerIndirect reports: Client Service team of approximately 20Responsible for brand and communication strategy across all Net#work BBDO clientsLeverage information into insights, opportunities and ideas to help build strong brandsAdded value ‘strategic’ inputs and new business pitchesMajor clients: Cell C. Nedbank. Mercedes-Benz. Simba. SABC. Brand SA.Highlights: Helped take Net#work from ‘a small creative hot shop’ to ‘a strategically grounded heavyweight’. Big new business wins (Delta (GM) / Cell C / Nedbank) and Apex track record (5 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze Apex Awards. Plus 2 Gold Marketing Excellence Awards)

Internship into the world of advertising and brand strategy at Berry Bush BBDOSchooled by Victor Bennet and Mike Ellman Brown

Managed Client Service team and portfoilo of clientsAnalysis and presentation of retail data on FMCG brands