According to the agency, this underlines its impressive performance across the year and the quality of work it's been producing for its clients during this period.

Pete Case, Ogilvy creative chairperson and CEO, says, "We are immensely proud to win these honours at the Creative Circle Best of 2022. What a wonderful result for our teams who've been pervasively crafting many impactful campaigns and platforms for clients."

Case adds, "I'm exceptionally grateful to see this work continue to be recognised not only in the international awards for effectiveness and creativity but also by our local industry peers. Thank you to the judges for this recognition, and congratulations to our clients who have partnered and believe in the true power of creativity."

Since its inception 30 years ago, the Creative Circle aims to use the power of creativity to inspire the transformation of products, people and perceptions while maintaining and encouraging high levels of creative excellence.

The non-profit organisation says that it is dedicated to the growth of the South African advertising industry, whose judging panel gather annually to reward the standout creative work of each year.

Two of the biggest winners for Ogilvy included 'Game On' for Volkswagen and 'Anything For The Taste' for KFC. Both received the highest accolades in judging and multiple categories.

Bridget Harpur, head of marketing at Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles, adds, "We are incredibly excited to win at the Creative Circle Awards — a show judged by the local advertising industry, celebrating the best of South African creativity. This campaign and its accolades testify to the strong partnership VW and Ogilvy continue to enjoy."

Grant Macpherson, chief marketing officer from KFC Africa, concludes, "This achievement is a testament to the power of partnership and how challenging, provoking, and pushing each other on the creative journey can result in truly impactful work that drives brand love and sales growth simultaneously."

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