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BMW South Africa appoints new PR agency.

Following an extensive and competitive pitch process, BMW is proud to announce the appointment of Ogilvy PR to assist in managing the company’s corporate communication.

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Edward Makwana
BMW Group

Midrand Following an extensive and competitive pitch process, BMW is proud to announce the appointment of Ogilvy PR to assist in managing the company’s corporate communication.

 

Rated South Africa’s most awarded public relations agency, Ogilvy PR offers a multi-disciplinary approach and boasts one of the largest PR networks worldwide. The agency specialises in consumer, corporate, medical and technology PR.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Ogilvy PR as part of our team and we believe that this partnership will further cement our brand and position as a leader in the South African automotive industry. Ogilvy PR demonstrated a true understanding of our goals and we believe the company will be instrumental in taking BMW South Africa’s corporate presence to new heights,” said Guy Kilfoil, BMW General Manager: Group Communications & Public Affairs.

 

“We thank FleishmanHillard, our previous agency, for their support in positioning BMW as leading brand in the country,” he continued.

 

Joanna Oosthuizen, Ogilvy PR National Managing Director said, “We are excited to be working with a much-loved brand in South Africa. As a team, we look forward to building a rewarding and enduring partnership anchored by the perfect combination of experience, strategy and creativity.”

 

Ogilvy PR commenced its scope of work on 1 August 2014.

 

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The BMW Group

With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 29 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2013, the BMW Group sold approximately 1.963 million cars and 115,215 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2013 was € 7.91 billion on revenues amounting to approximately € 76.06 billion. As of 31 December 2013, the BMW Group had a workforce of 110,351 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

 

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Media Enquiries:

Mr Guy Kilfoil

General Manager: Group Communications & Public Affairs

BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Tel: +27-12-522-2204

Mobile: +27-82-583-6262

Email: Guy.Kilfoil@bmw.co.za

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