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Cell C goes to FoxP2, King James, Prima Plus, trigger/isobar

10 Feb 2012 13:374 commentsBizLike
BREAKING NEWS: FoxP2, King James, Prima Plus and trigger/isobar have been appointed as the next team of agencies for South African mobile operator Cell C, it was announced Friday afternoon, 10 February 2012. The appointed agencies will begin work from the beginning of March.
According to a press statement, since the relaunch in 2010, the company has elevated and consolidated the brand in the hearts and minds of consumers, and needed some fresh faces to take it to the next level.

"Breaks through the clutter"

Comments Mandy Waddington, Cell C's brand and marketing communications executive, "The media landscape is extremely cluttered, more so in the cellular category. We were looking to find creative and strategic partners that can deliver cutting-edge communication that breaks through that clutter. I believe we have found that in the agencies we have chosen."

"Both ATL agencies bring a portfolio of award-winning work with them and an approach that has been the brainchild behind some of SA's best adverts. Cell C looks forward to creating some magic with FoxP2 and King James," she adds.

Prima Plus will tackle Cell C's integrated marketing and direct-to-customer materials.

"Prima Plus has a very creative and innovative approach to CRM, which is well-aligned to Cell C. We believe that our shared vision will bring some fresh ideas to market," says Garth Brown, executive head of consumer marketing.

Retains digital business

Finally, trigger/isobar, will retain Cell C's digital business. "The company has consistently delivered strategically innovative digital solutions to Cell C and we are pleased to keep them on board," he says.

Competition on the pitch was incredibly tough and Cell C thanks all those who put forward presentations for the accounts. "We would also like to thank our former agencies for their hard work in getting Cell C's new brand on the map," concludes the statement.
 
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Jimmy
And they don't let the other pitching agencies know first? That's professional... Posted on 10 Feb 2012 14:07
Kathryn McKay
Well done to all those who pitched! And thanks to Cell C for appointing us. We at Prima can't wait to start work... Posted on 10 Feb 2012 14:21
James Moffatt
My prediction - client will gel better with one of the two ATL agencies. Competition between them will ultimately result in ATL being consolidated with one of the two agencies. Unless I'm missing something.. Anyhoo, time will tell. That's a whole lot of sharing going on! May the best man win. Posted on 10 Feb 2012 15:19
Binks
Would really like to understand why 2 ATL agencies - honestly can't see how that can work - agree it will go one one or another eventually! Posted on 14 Feb 2012 13:34
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