Loeries 2017: Find out more about South Africa’s top-ranked companies on iDidTht

We are positively beaming with pride at all our companies that opened a can of whoop-ass at this year’s Loeries. Now that the official rankings have been released, you can find out more about all the companies you want to work with right here. Never has online-stalking been made easier!

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Agency Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Agencies that were ranked in the Top 20 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. TBWA\Hunt Lascaris Johannesburg

Life’s too short to be mediocre.

3. Native VML

Creating purpose driven work that lives in peoples lives.

4. Grid Worldwide Branding and Design

We create, refresh and invigorate brands.

5. King James Group

King James Group is a 17-year old, independent South African agency, made up of seven specialist companies and divisions that work in tandem.

7. Net#work BBDO

We believed that great ideas have the power to change the world, mobilise behaviour and change and build social cohesion. We still do, and in fact, now we know they can. Great ideas break through the wallpaper of mediocrity and the wall of indifference.

8. DDB South Africa

Our advertising is part of client’s products and they expect us to be as progressive as they are. We are changing because they are changing. The way to get people to give a damn is to make advertising what they give a damn about.

9. FoxP2 Cape Town

The freedom to mutate. In Cape Town.

10. 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.

11. Joe Public United

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

13. Grey Advertising

Grey is the leading global advertising group, positioned as “Famously Effective” since 1917. We work as a “Networked agency” rather than an agency network tapping into the collective creativity of 10 000 of the brightest thinkers worldwide.

14. J. Walter Thompson South Africa

J. Walter Thompson is an international advertising agency headquartered in New York. It has more than 200 offices in over 90 countries. With a network of nearly 10,000 marketers, it has an influential presence in the global advertising sector

17. M&C Saatchi Abel

Brutal Simplicity of Thought.

18. FCB 1886

We’re an ideas agency who helps brands discover emotional gold so they can connect with consumers and grow their businesses.

20. FCB Africa Johannesburg

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

Overall Ranking by Agency Size in South Africa (Large) – Loeries 2017

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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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 Johannesburg

Life’s too short to be mediocre.

4. Native VML

Creating purpose driven work that lives in peoples lives.

5. King James Group

King James Group is a 17-year old, independent South African agency, made up of seven specialist companies and divisions that work in tandem.

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.

10. Joe Public United

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

Overall Ranking by Agency Size in South Africa (Medium) – Loeries 2017

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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3. Net#work BBDO

We believed that great ideas have the power to change the world, mobilise behaviour and change and build social cohesion. We still do, and in fact, now we know they can. Great ideas break through the wallpaper of mediocrity and the wall of indifference.

4. DDB South Africa

Our advertising is part of client’s products and they expect us to be as progressive as they are. We are changing because they are changing. The way to get people to give a damn is to make advertising what they give a damn about.

5. Grey Advertising

Grey is the leading global advertising group, positioned as “Famously Effective” since 1917. We work as a “Networked agency” rather than an agency network tapping into the collective creativity of 10 000 of the brightest thinkers worldwide.

8. J. Walter Thompson South Africa

J. Walter Thompson is an international advertising agency headquartered in New York. It has more than 200 offices in over 90 countries. With a network of nearly 10,000 marketers, it has an influential presence in the global advertising sector

Overall Ranking by Agency Size in South Africa (Small) – Loeries 2017

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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1. Grid Worldwide Branding and Design

We create, refresh and invigorate brands.

2. FoxP2 Cape Town

The freedom to mutate. In Cape Town.

6. FCB 1886

We’re an ideas agency who helps brands discover emotional gold so they can connect with consumers and grow their businesses.

8. King James II

Hear ye, hear ye…

10. Shift Joe Public (Part of Joe Public United)

Growth by Design.

Film Production Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Film Production Companies that were ranked in the Top 10 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Egg Films

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

2. 7Films

We love what we do.

5. Bomb Commercials

Producers of Teboho’s and Tebza’s award winning work.

6. Gentlemen Films

We make films and stuff.

7. Darling Films

Darling by name, Darlings by reputation.

9. The Video Cartel

A collective of hand picked video & filmmakers from around South Africa. Together they cover all genres and styles of motion picture, offering a professional and skilled approach to every unique job.

10. 0307

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

Editing Company Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Editing Companies that were ranked in the Top 5 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. The Upstairs Ludus

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

5. 2+3 Post Productions

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

Post Production Company Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Post Production Companies that were ranked in the Top 5 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. The Upstairs Ludus

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

3. Pudding (Part of Blade Post Production)

Blade is a full service, end to end post-production facility based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We have the technical and operational expertise to complete any television, film or digital brief.

Music & Sound Company Rankings in South Africa (Television, Film & Video) – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Music & Sound Companies that were ranked in the Top 6 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Bigleap Music and Post

Bigleap Music and Post is an Audio Post Production company specialising in Music Composition and Sound Design for all TV, Film, Radio and Digital Commercials as well as Corporate Communications.

2. 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.

3. Orangotang Music

Orangotang offers the highest level of creativity and service in music composition and production – working with top agencies, production houses and artists locally and internationally. We’re orange and fluffy.

4. Sonar Studios

Audio Post Production. We offer original music for TV, Film, Radio, Gaming & Digital, as well as Sound Design, Final Mix, Sonic Branding, and Music Production..

5. 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.

6. Produce Sound

We do Audio, Fresh everyday.

Animation and Special Effects Company Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Animation & Special Effects Companies that were ranked in the Top 5 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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2. Wicked Pixels

We deliver highly creative visual solutions to the advertising, broadcast and gaming industries.

3. Sinister Studio

Sinister Studio is a Visual Effects, Virtual Reality & Animation studio based in Johannesburg.

3. 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.

Digital Agency Rankings in South Africa – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Digital Agencies that were ranked in the Top 5 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Gloo@Ogilvy (Part of the Ogilvy Group)

We are an integrated creative advertising agency that is characterised by a reverence towards brands and a dedication to ideas.

2. Punk / Society (Part of King James Group)

King James Group is a 17-year old, independent South African agency, made up of seven specialist companies and divisions that work in tandem.

4. Nurun (Part of Saatchi & Saatchi Synergise and Publicis Machine)

5. Black Bean Productions

A film production company. We are passionate about conservation, and are constantly working to raise the benchmark and produce content of the highest standard.

Music & Sound Company Rankings in South Africa (Radio) – Loeries 2017

Find out more about the iDidTht Music & Sound Companies that were ranked in the Top 5 at this year’s Loerie Awards.
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1. Produce Sound

We do Audio, Fresh everyday.

2. FineTune Studios

Since opening its flagship facility in Johannesburg in 2005, followed by Mixtown in 2007, FineTune Studios has earned its reputation as a leader in the audio post production market.

4. Hey Papa Legend

Silence is our canvas.