Loeries 2019: Find out more about South Africa’s top-ranked companies

Although the Loeries only seem like a distant memory that conjures up the smell of cheap tequila and even cheaper regrets, the official Loeries rankings were released and we’ve gone and created the ultimate cheat sheet for you. Below is a clickable list with the info on iDidTht’s ranked creative and production companies out there. Yup, it’s the ultimate goodie bag! Grab ye olde quill and ink and start taking notes because, for the next year, these are the companies you want to work with.

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Overall Agency Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Agencies that were ranked in the Top 17 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Joe Public United

Joe Public United are an integrated communications group, growing our clients’ brands through five specialist agencies.

2. Ogilvy Johannesburg

We are a Johannesburg-based integrated advertising agency defined by a devotion to brands and a dedication to ideas.

3. TBWA Hunt Lascaris

Life’s too short to be mediocre.

4. M&C Saatchi Abel

Brutal Simplicity of Thought.

5. King James Group

King James Group is a 20-year old, independent South African agency, made up of seven specialist companies and divisions that work in tandem.

6. FoxP2 Cape Town

The freedom to mutate. In Cape Town.

7. FCB Joburg

A diverse, passionate group collaborating across the continent. Devoted to creating ideas that change behaviour.

8. Grid Worldwide Branding and Design

We create, refresh and invigorate brands.

9. VML South Africa

Creating Connected Brands.

11. Ogilvy Cape Town

We are a Cape Town-based integrated creative advertising agency that is characterised by a reverence towards brands and a dedication to ideas.

13. Havas Johannesburg

At Havas Worldwide Johannesburg, we’re about brands. Creating them, defining them, evolving them, championing them and inspiring people to take them into not just their heads, but their hearts.

14. McCann1886

It’s only ever about people. And we’re good people.

15. DUKE

DUKE is an integrated marketing company that puts the best people in the corner of contender brands so they can win the fight for customers’ attention.

17. The Odd Number

We are a truly integrated agency that believes in the power of ideas.

Large Agency Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the large-sized iDidTht Agencies that were ranked in the Top 10 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Joe Public United

Joe Public United are an integrated communications group, growing our clients’ brands through five specialist agencies.

2. Ogilvy Johannesburg

We are a Johannesburg-based integrated advertising agency defined by a devotion to brands and a dedication to ideas.

3. TBWA Hunt Lascaris

Life’s too short to be mediocre.

6. M&C Saatchi Abel

Brutal Simplicity of Thought.

7. King James Group

King James Group is a 20-year old, independent South African agency, made up of seven specialist companies and divisions that work in tandem.

8. FCB Joburg

A diverse, passionate group collaborating across the continent. Devoted to creating ideas that change behaviour.

10. VMLY&R

Creating Connected Brands.

Medium Agency Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the medium-sized iDidTht Agencies that were ranked in the Top 10 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. FoxP2 Cape Town

The freedom to mutate. In Cape Town.

2. Grid Worldwide Branding and Design

We create, refresh and invigorate brands.

5. Havas

At Havas Worldwide Johannesburg, we’re about brands. Creating them, defining them, evolving them, championing them and inspiring people to take them into not just their heads, but their hearts.

Small Agency Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the small-sized iDidTht Agencies that were ranked in the Top 10 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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2. DUKE

DUKE is an integrated marketing company that puts the best people in the corner of contender brands so they can win the fight for customers’ attention.

4. The Odd Number

DUKE is an integrated marketing company that puts the best people in the corner of contender brands so they can win the fight for customers’ attention.

8. Carbon Films

Carbon Films is a creatively obsessed production company representing award-winning directors. We love great ideas and have the experience and talent pool to bring them to life.

10. Abnormal

Our small team packs a big punch as we make it our daily mission to fight the norm. Abnormal specialises in advertising, brand design and digital design.

Film Production Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Film Production Companies that were ranked in the Top 15 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. 0307

Founded in 2014, 03:07 is an award-winning production company inspired to adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

2. The Star Film Company

3. Giant Films

A boutique production company representing directors Ian Gabriel, Sam Coleman, Peri van Papendorp,  Karien Cherry & Adriaan Louw. Based in Cape Town.

4. they

They Shoot Films are an award winning production company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. They specialise in commercials, branded content and anything else that is interesting in the world of filmmaking.

5. Patriot

We’ve been around for a while. We’ve got some nice work on our reel and we’ll help you make something really nice too. And it’ll be a nice experience. Nice.

6. Egg Films

We do tv ads, branded content, music videos, short films & other things too…

8. Darling Films

Darling by name, Darlings by reputation.

9. Plank Film Productions

Plank Films, we’ve been making ads since 2003.

14. Seriti

Seriti Studios is a production company founded in 2017, by a group of young professionals who share a like-minded vision for the creative industry.

15. ROMANCE

We are ROMANCE, a Cape Town-based production company with both an international and local focus. We make commercials, music videos, and creative content. Above all else, we put creative work first.

Editing Company Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Editing Companies that were ranked in the Top 15 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Deliverance Post

Deliverance is a multi-award-winning post production company nestled in the creative heart of the Mother City. Born in 2005 out of necessity and under the stewardship of its co-founders, Ricky and Paula, Deliverance has grown to be one of South Africa’s premier post houses.

2. Ludus Post Productions

Ludus Post Productions is a leading offline/online editing company that works with top South African and international directors and advertising agencies.

3. Strangelove

Strangelove Studios is a completely talent owned boutique Post Production facility based in Cape Town. We specialize in both local and International TV Commercials and offer world class Editorial, Colouring and Finishing services.

4. Left Post Production

Left’s mission is to make a meaningful contribution to tell stories, create memorable characters and to capture unforgettable imagery.

5. Post Modern

Post Modern is a post-production facility located in Johannesburg, South Africa. We have an award-winning team, and an outstanding showreel to prove it.

6. New Creation Collective

We’re a post-production studio offering offline/online editing, colour grading, VFX, animation and motion graphics. We’re motivated by great people, projects, and coffee. And deadlines. And GIFs.

7. Priest

A Cape Town post-production house with a highly experienced team specializing in Offline Editing, Motion Graphics Design, Color Grading, Smoke and AFX Finishing and 2D, 3D and Visual Effects.

8. BlackGinger

BlackGinger is a multi award winning talent driven animation and visual effects studio based in Cape Town, South Africa.

10. 7 Films

We love what we do.

11. Fuelcontent

Better Branded Content.

15. 2+3 Post

We handle all your Post Production needs. Simply, We Tell Stories.

15. Orchestra Blue Post Production

Orchestra Blue Post Production is a market leader in high end post production and content creation. Proudly 30 years old. Experience never ages.

Post Production Company Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Post Production Companies that were ranked in the Top 15 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Ludus Post Productions

Ludus Post Productions is a leading offline/online editing company that works with top South African and international directors and advertising agencies.

3. Strangelove

Strangelove Studios is a completely talent owned boutique Post Production facility based in Cape Town. We specialize in both local and International TV Commercials and offer world class Editorial, Colouring and Finishing services.

4. Left Post Production

Left’s mission is to make a meaningful contribution to tell stories, create memorable characters and to capture unforgettable imagery.

5. Post Modern

Post Modern is a post-production facility located in Johannesburg, South Africa. We have an award-winning team, and an outstanding showreel to prove it.

6. Chocolate Tribe

Chocolate Tribe is a high-end award-winning visual effects and animation studio specializing in short and long form projects.

7. 2+3 Post

We handle all your Post Production needs. Simply, We Tell Stories.

10. Refinery

You are the magician. We’re your bag of tricks.

11. BlackGinger

BlackGinger is a multi award winning talent driven animation and visual effects studio based in Cape Town, South Africa.

14. Deliverance Post

Deliverance is a multi-award-winning post production company nestled in the creative heart of the Mother City. Born in 2005 out of necessity and under the stewardship of its co-founders, Ricky and Paula, Deliverance has grown to be one of South Africa’s premier post houses.

Music & Sound Company Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Music & Sound Companies that were ranked in the Top 10 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Sterling Sound

Sterling Sound is renowned for award-winning sound design, music composition, and television and radio production. Based in the heart of Johannesburg, we offer high-quality audio production in a comfortable suburban setting.

2. Produce Sound

We do Audio, Fresh everyday.

3. TigerFight

TigerFight is a team of acclaimed composers and accomplished engineers adept at original composition, final mix, sound design and music supervision suited for commercials, TV, online, film & radio.

5. Audio Militia

Audio Militia is South Africa’s first comprehensive music agency, specializing in Original composition, Final mix, Sound design, Sonic Branding, Creative search, Music consultancy and Legal services.

6. Howard Audio

Howard Audio is an award-winning, 3-studio facility based at Ministry Of Illusion, Bryanston, JHB. Our services include – music composition, audio final mix, album production, arrangements, sound design and musical direction for corporate Events.

7. Hey Papa Legend

Silence is our canvas.

8. We Love Jam

Award Winning Music & Audio Post Facility.

9. Pressure Cooker Studios

We make your pictures sound great using next level scoring skills and an arsenal of sound design techniques.

10. FineTune Studios

Established in 2005, Finetune Studios has earned a reputation as an industry leader in audio and visual production and post-production.

Animation and Special Effects Company Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Animation & Special Effects Companies that were ranked in the Top 10 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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2. Chocolate Tribe

Chocolate Tribe is a high-end VFX & Creative Content studio. We specialize in VFX, Animation and Virtual Reality for TV, Feature film and Digital.

4. King James Digital (Part of King James Group)

King James Group is a 20-year old, independent South African agency, made up of seven specialist companies and divisions that work in tandem.

8. BlackGinger

BlackGinger is a multi award winning talent driven animation and visual effects studio based in Cape Town, South Africa.

8. Fuelcontent

Better Branded Content.

Digital Agency Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Digital Agencies that were ranked in the Top 15 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Ogilvy Johannesburg

We are a Johannesburg-based integrated advertising agency defined by a devotion to brands and a dedication to ideas.

2. King James Group

King James Group is a 20-year old, independent South African agency, made up of seven specialist companies and divisions that work in tandem.

5. VMLY&R

Creating Connected Brands.

6. TBWA Hunt Lascaris

Life’s too short to be mediocre.

7. Joe Public United

Joe Public United are an integrated communications group, growing our clients’ brands through five specialist agencies.

9. Ogilvy Cape Town

We are a Cape Town-based integrated creative advertising agency that is characterised by a reverence towards brands and a dedication to ideas.

14. PlusNarrative

PlusNarrative is an end-to-end digital agency that is built on the belief that empathy is key to impactful design, development and marketing.

15. HelloFCB

The Human Connections Agency.

15. M&C Saatchi Abel

Brutal Simplicity of Thought.

Music & Sound Company Rankings in South Africa (Radio) – Loeries 2019

Find out more about the iDidTht Music & Sound Companies that were ranked in the Top 10 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Produce Sound

We do Audio, Fresh everyday.

5. Hey Papa Legend

Silence is our canvas.

7. Sterling Sound

Sterling Sound is renowned for award-winning sound design, music composition, and television and radio production. Based in the heart of Johannesburg, we offer high-quality audio production in a comfortable suburban setting.

8. We Love Jam

Award Winning Music & Audio Post Facility.