Every social media platform has its crowd, but TikTok has taken all crowds in the social media scene by storm. When the platform first launched in 2016, no one could have predicted the bewildering impact it would have worldwide just five years later. As...
Machine_ in the news
Machine_ sees 3 top talents selected to judge at the 2021 Bookmarks Award
The 13th annual IAB SA Bookmark Awards has recently announced its 2021 jury panels and their respective chairs. Machine_ is thrilled to see three of our top talents selected to judge at this prestigious award show. Ruddy Gatare – brand strategistjury panel: youth...
The launch of The Forge by Machine_ unlocks a world of opportunities for young creative tale
Machine_ launches The Forge, an initiative that will find, nurture and empower young creative talent and equip them with all the tools necessary for a career in advertising and communications, including a full bursary to a top creative school. With the aim of...
PepsiCo SSA appoints Machine_ as lead digital creative agency for snack portfolio
After delivering a pitch specific to the Nik Naks brand, Machine_ has been appointed as the South African digital creative agency for PepsiCo’s snack brand portfolio including Nik Naks, Simba, Doritos and Lays. Brandon Mncube, Head of Digital Marketing & Media for...
Machine_ takes Gold at the International Content Marketing Awards
Machine_ won Gold at the prestigious International Content Marketing Awards for Best Use of Innovative Technology. The accolade celebrates Machine_’s bespoke digital storytelling experience, StoryStackr, showcased by its use for Sanlam Connect, a fully interactive...
Machine_ wins at SAPF Awards, including Best Digital Publication & Editor of the Year
Machine_ has taken home five awards and seven runner-up accolades at the 2020 SA Publication Forum Awards. The awards recognize Machine_’s specialist content marketing work with RCS, Sanlam and Sanlam Reality, the loyalty programme of the Sanlam Group and its...
Machine_ wins Absolut Vodka Digital account
Machine_ and Pernod Ricard have a long standing relationship that dates back to 2015. After such a rewarding journey, Machine_ is thrilled to have a brand as iconic as Absolut Vodka be part of their Pernod Ricard portfolio. Dustin Carr, Business Unit Director at...
“The industry needs to reset, rethink and reposition” – Robyn Campbell
A BizCommunity Article by Jessica Tennant Recently appointed Machine_ MD Robyn Campbell tells us everything from how the agency is adapting to the fast-changing consumer and media environment to deliver more valuable, effective and innovative solutions, to where the...
Machine appoints Robyn Campbell, Lindsey Rayner to top management
Brand experience agency Machine has appointed two women to the top management team. Robyn Campbell as MD and Lindsey Rayner as managing partner. Campbell joins the team from HelloFCB, a digitally-led specialist TTL agency, where she served as MD. While Rayner has been...