{"id":6814,"date":"2026-08-11T20:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=189213"},"modified":"2026-08-11T20:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:24:43","slug":"publicis-groupe-africa-shines-at-bookmark-awards-with-21-finalist-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/publicis-groupe-africa-shines-at-bookmark-awards-with-21-finalist-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"Publicis Groupe Africa Shines at Bookmark Awards With 21 Finalist Nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Publicis Groupe Africa has landed 21 finalist nominations at this year\u2019s Bookmark Awards, South Africa\u2019s leading digital marketing awards, with agencies Machine, LePub and StudioOne all recognised for work spanning nearly every stage of the digital ecosystem, from audience engagement and content creation to AI, experience design and technology.<\/p>\n

Machine leads the Group\u2019s charge with 11 finalist nominations, driven by its work for Spotify. The agency\u2019s \u201cKhuphuka Nathi\u201d campaign picked up nods across Integrated Digital Campaign, Online Video Series, Craft \u2013 Strategy, Craft \u2013 Online Video\/Moving Image and Localisation & Cultural Relevance, while \u201cWrapped 2026: Amagwinya Truck Jingle\u201d for Spotify Africa was recognised in Interactive Mixed Media, Channel Innovation, Best Use of Data in a Campaign, Craft \u2013 Use of Sound and Localisation & Cultural Relevance.<\/p>\n

LePub Johannesburg secured 10 finalist nominations for its work with Heineken Beverages. \u201cSocial Screen\u201d was shortlisted in Mobile Sites, Customer Experience Design, Digital Installations & Activations, Live Event Content, Craft \u2013 Software, Coding & Tech Innovation, Craft \u2013 Interactive Design and Excellence in Craft: Innovative Use of Technology, while \u201cMax Speed\u201d earned further nods in Digital Installations & Activations, Craft \u2013 Software, Coding & Tech Innovation and Excellence in Craft: Innovative Use of Technology.<\/p>\n

StudioOne, Publicis\u2019 Bespoke full-service agency for Toyota South Africa, also made the cut, with \u201cToyota Dakar\u201d shortlisted in the Online Video Series category, extending the Group\u2019s reach into the automotive sector alongside its beverage and streaming work.<\/p>\n

Adding to the Group\u2019s strong showing, Andrea Quaye, CMO of Heineken Beverages, is a finalist for Best Individual Contribution to Digital Marketing, one of the Bookmark Awards\u2019 Special Honours categories, recognising standout leadership in the industry.<\/p>\n

Pete Little, Chief Creative Officer of Publicis Groupe Africa, also served as Jury Chair for the Marketing Craft category this year: \u201cAs South Africa\u2019s premier digital awards show, the Bookmarks continues to set the standard of digital excellence for our country, and this year was no different.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I partnered with the industry\u2019s best to adjudicate the work in the Marketing Craft Category, we enjoyed the first in-person judging session in a few years, which really elevated the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

The finalist nominations reflect Publicis Groupe Africa\u2019s continued strength across the full spectrum of digital disciplines, with standout work for clients including Heineken, Spotify and Toyota underscoring the Group\u2019s integrated, craft-led approach to digital marketing.<\/p>\n

Winners will be announced at the Bookmark Awards ceremony.<\/p>\n

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Author<\/strong>: Petra Peacock from Chimeracomms on behalf of Publicis Groupe Africa<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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