MECA, which specialises in executing strategies that creatively engage the main market, has a number of events under its belt, including the Kasi Food & Drink Festival and Soweto Massive. It has also hosted nationwide events and activations for the likes of SABC, MTN and Hunter’s Cider, among others.
Established in 2013, MECA is the brainchild of Lebogang Mothibe; one of the founding members of the award-winning hip-hop group, Skwatta Kamp.
Mothibe says, "Brands often miss the mark when speaking to the African consumer, failing to tap correctly and authentically into this market. The consumer landscape is vast; therefore, an on-the-ground partner who has the necessary insights, cultural context and national resources is vital."
Together, MECA and 99c will aim to identify opportunities to offer a fresh perspective and value to client portfolios.
"Together with 99c’s expertise and scale – and through the in-depth insights, network and experience we’ve gained during our time within the entertainment and marketing space – we’re able to offer clients a single port-of-call for all of their communications requirements," says Mothibe.
99c Johannesburg managing director, Jacqueline Nyembe, adds, "I am excited about the partnership, as I believe it will benefit the agency’s standing by offering clients an ever-increasing range of services, enabling clients to better entrench themselves within our dynamic market."
"MECA’s expertise in delivering impactful, culturally relevant, results-driven outcomes and their understanding of both mass and niche markets is perfectly aligned to our ethos as a growing agency focussed on 'doing work that works', and we look forward to realising the full potential of this partnership to the benefit of our current and future clients," concludes 99c group CEO Andrew Brand.
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