Thabang Lehobye, FCB Africa's head of design, served as a judge in the Design category at the Cannes Advertising Festival.

The agency's success extended beyond the judging panels, with FCB Africa receiving a shortlist nomination for its work on the GBV campaign for the Western Cape Government. According to the agency, this recognition highlights FCB Africa's dedication to using advertising as a force for positive change, addressing critical social issues and amplifying essential messages to create meaningful impact.

In addition, FCB Africa accepted a Silver Lion for its corporate identity work executed for the Digital Youth ITC Academy (DYITC). The agnecy says that this accolade reinforces FCB Africa's ability to seamlessly blend creativity, strategy and branding expertise to deliver captivating and impactful brand identities.

FCB's global network has also garnered significant recognition, with:
  • one Grand Prix
  • one Gold
  • 11 Silver
  • 12 Bronze, and
  • 92 Shortlist accolades.

"We are immensely proud of the exceptional accomplishments of our team at the 2023 Cannes Advertising Festival," says Reagen Kok, managing director at FCB Africa. "These achievements demonstrate our unwavering commitment to innovation and creativity. At FCB, our motto of 'never finished' drives us to continually innovate and deliver impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive results."

FCB concludes that as it continues to raise the bar in the advertising industry, the agency remains steadfast in its pursuit of excellence, leveraging creativity and innovation to drive meaningful connections and create lasting impact.

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