South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Machine leads the Group's charge with 11 finalist nominations, driven by its work for Spotify. The agency's "Khuphuka Nathi" campaign picked up nods across Integrated Digital Campaign, Online Video Series, Craft - Strategy, Craft - Online Video/Moving Image and Localisation & Cultural Relevance, while "Wrapped 2026: Amagwinya Truck Jingle" for Spotify Africa was recognised in Interactive Mixed Media, Channel Innovation, Best Use of Data in a Campaign, Craft - Use of Sound and Localisation & Cultural Relevance.

LePub Johannesburg secured 10 finalist nominations for its work with Heineken Beverages. "Social Screen" was shortlisted in Mobile Sites, Customer Experience Design, Digital Installations & Activations, Liv...