Retroviral is pleased to announce seven shortlists in first-ever Mark Awards, including Agency Of The Year – Small, a proud moment for our team and a reflection of the passion and creativity we bring to everything we do.

Our MD, Pippa Misplon, has also been named a finalist for Rising Star – Agency in the Leadership category – we are so proud of you Pippa!

We’ve also converted multiple campaign shortlists:
– 2 shortlists for BIC Stationery South Africa for our “Change Starts with One” campaign with Shaun James Film
– 3 shortlists for Showmax for the Premier League Launch stunt with T+W and Grid Worldwide

“Being recognised by our industry peers is not only a huge honour, but also a testament to the incredible hard work, talent, and collaboration of every single person on our team, as well as our legendary clients who trust us to bring bold ideas to life” said Pippa Misplon, MD of Retroviral.

Launched earlier this year, the Mark Awards were created to reflect the evolving nature of the industry and to acknowledge that creativity alone is no longer enough. Co-founded by MarkLives’ Herman Manson and award-winning marketer Prakash Patel, the awards are judged by a panel of local and international experts. They celebrate excellence across strategy, innovation, design, experience and leadership, recognising the multidimensional nature of modern marketing.

“The Mark Awards set out to recognise the full depth of our industry, not just big ideas but the strategy, technology and craft that bring them to life,” says Herman Manson.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey — we’re just getting started!