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Aggrey & Clifford honored as one of the world’s leading independent agency in 2017

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Aggrey & Clifford honored as one of the world’s leading independent agency in 2017
Rashid Tenga (L) Chief Executive Officer and Cobus Van Zyl (R) The Chief Operations Officer Aggrey & Clifford.

Aggrey & Clifford, an East African marketing communications agency has been honored as one of the leading advertising agencies in the world. The agency, which has a local presence in Uganda has been featured in the prestigious 2017 edition of the ‘World’s Leading Independent Agencies’.

Aggrey & Clifford was recognized among 12 advertising agencies from across the world for its invaluable contribution in the marketing communications industry.

In the 2017 edition of the World’s Leading Independent Agencies, only 3 agencies in Africa were included in the list which was released on 20th April. The feature is published on annual basis by ‘thenetworkone’, the world leading independent agencies organization in association with Campaign magazine.

Commenting on the recognition, Aggrey & Clifford CEO, Rashid Tenga said, “it is an honor for our agency to receive such recognition from this prestigious organization in the industry. We are grateful to our clients who have always believed in our creativity and ability to build brands.”

He added, “this is quite a milestone for our company considering that we are 8 years old, and to appear alongside the biggest advertising agencies from across the world in this year’s edition is quite an achievement.”

Terence Chambati the Aggrey & Clifford Uganda Country Director said, “This award is a testament to how we continue to demonstrate our effectiveness in offering our clients brands local innovative solutions with a global perspective.”

The full list can be accessed on leadingindependents.com. The printed version of the magazine goes on sale in the UK on Friday 28, April.

With its headquarters in Dar es Salaam, Aggrey & Clifford also has a presence in Uganda, Rwanda (Kigali) and Kenya. The agency offers a wide range of marketing communications services including media planning and media buying, public relations, digital marketing and activations to mention but a few.

About Aggrey & Clifford
Aggrey & Clifford is a full-service, fully integrated advertising agency. Founded eight years ago in Tanzania, Aggrey & Clifford has grown rapidly and is now a major regional player. With a footprint across East Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, the agency is focused on serving the East African region.

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