DAILIES
AFRICA MIDDLE EAST
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SUNDAY 21/08
CREATIVE WEEK DURBAN 15 - 21 AUGUST 2016
NEW LOERIES CHAIRPERSON ANNOUNCED
MARKETER OF THE YEAR AWARDED
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uhana Gordhan, Creative Director at FCB Africa, is the Loeries’ newest Chairperson. She takes over from Neo Mashigo, who completes his two-year tenure this year. The announcement, which was made at the annual Loerie Awards at Durban ICC, was well received. “As a woman, I consider it a privilege to be able to use my own experiences and that of my esteemed peers to invest in, and to inspire other young women coming up in the industry to unleash their own power of creativity and to aim for those Golds and Grand Prix awards,” says Suhana Gordhan. An accomplished creative and the current lead on Wimpy and Coca-Cola in SA, she has already won numerous awards including a Loerie Grand Prix, a Cannes Silver Lion, and a Silver Pixel at The Bookmarks, among others.
Suhana Gordhan
egs Ramiah, Chief Executive of Brand at Sanlam and Santam, has been awarded the prestigious Loeries 2016 Marketing Leadership And Innovation Award. The announcement was made last night at the first awards evening at Durban ICC. It recognizes Ramiah’s astute marketing acumen and
her instrumental role in positioning the Sanlam and Santam brand. “Yegs Ramiah is a worthy recipient and outstanding example of the leadership and commitment to a brand that is required to do something beyond the ordinary,” said Loeries CEO Andrew Human.
What’s Happening
When and Where
DStv Beach Cafe: A great new hub, right on the beach, for meals and drinks. Friday to Sunday. With a DJ every afternoon and lots of fun. Book a table for an agency lunch or pop in for a drink.
06h00 - 16h00 Elangeni Beachfront
Loeries® Registration: Start your delegate programme by registering at the Durban ICC.
09h00 - 18h30 Durban ICC
Joe Ride: Early morning cycle ride on the promenande with Joe Public.
11h00 Start & Finish at the DStv Beach Café
I Heart Loeries® Market: The Loeries brings the best Durban’s craft market to the beach, curated by the I Heart Market.
09h00 - 15h00 Durban Beachfront - Amphitheatre
Loeries® Award Ceremony: Sunday Night Awards at the Durban ICC. No entry allowed after 18h30
17h00 - 18h30 Pre-Awards Cocktails 18h30 - Late Award Ceremony
Channel O Party: The mother of all parties to close Loeries® Creative Week™.
22h00 + eGagasini Lounge
City of Durban is proud to be host city to one of the most powerful and influential creative gatherings in the Brand Communications “ TheIndustry, on the African Continent. The re-staging of the Loerie Awards in Durban and the Province of KwaZulu-Natal will be a major boost to the local economy, with a projected R57 million over the one-week period. The Awards will certainly culminate into one of the best platforms to showcase the city’s rich diversity and natural beauty and also present innovative opportunities to uplift the local creative industry and empower the emerging talent in the city. We anticipate that the influx of the creative experts and leaders from the continent and beyond will also increase the global advertising and filming opportunities for the destination marketing of the city. - Mr Phillip Sithole, Head of Durban Tourism
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