
We are a Cape Town-based integrated creative advertising agency that is characterised by a reverence towards brands and a dedication to ideas.
Ideas are of paramount importance because it through ideas brands are ignited. We refer to ideas which originate from a spark of insight, an occasion that is found between logic and magic. Ideas can result in hundreds of thousands of consumers behaving in a manner that they never thought they would. Ideas can revolutionise the world or produce an improved product. It is an idea which helps one create something out of nothing.
That is absolutely what we are hired to perform for each of our clients, each and every day.
Ogilvy Cape Town make use of both international and South African best advertising practices. We have created, grown and implemented world-class operational practices that literally liberate the organisation to focus on this key responsibility — creating ideas that solve business challenges.
Our integrated advertising agency follows the Brand Liberation Team philosophy, brands are positioned where they should be in our agency — right at the centre. Planning, account management and creative are jointly responsible for the success in every way of the brands in their care. The team is strategically, operationally and creatively equipped to respond to any business challenge they encounter and then liberated to find the most relevant channel in which to execute it.
Cape Town Office
The District, 41 Sir Lowry Road
Woodstock, Cape Town, 8000
PO Box 1142, Cape Town
New Business: luca.gallarelli@ogilvy.co.za
New Talent: careers.ctn@ogilvy.co.za
+27 21 467 1000
FEATURED WORK
FEATURED STORIES
Cannes Lions 2025 wrap-up, the South African winners and the work
Yes, we know Cannes is over… but we’re not quite done talking about it. Here’s your full roundup of the week: the complete winners table, the work, and the companies that brought it home. You’ve inspired us all and reminded the world (and ourselves) what South Africans are capable of.
SOUTH AFRICA AT CANNES: Day 5 by Pete Case
As the curtains close on Cannes Lions 2025, Pete Case, CEO and Creative Chairman of Ogilvy South Africa, shares a final day full of reflection. From his time judging Creative Strategy to stepping on stage for Titanium, Pete wraps the week with insights on the power of creativity, a toast to South Africa’s wins, and a reminder that what we do, and who we do it with, really matters.
Sam Coleman’s inspiring homage to South African creativity
Rappers, skaters, designers, metalheads, toymakers and nail pimps all come together in Sam Coleman’s electric new anthem for KFC and agency Ogilvy South Africa.
Marketer Spotlight: Behind the Craft with Bridget Harpur
Bridget Harpur, VW South Africa’s Head of Marketing, is all about telling beautifully crafted stories. Bridget proves what’s possible when marketers fight for the craft and that’s exactly why we need more of her. Case in point? The VW Tiguan ‘Life on the Mind’ commercial, which snagged Best in Craft for Direction and a Mention for VFX in IDIDTHAT’s monthly Craft Awards last year. Here’s 5-minutes with Bridget Harpur.





