ViacomCBS Networks Africa(VCNA) scooped the coveted Gold
award in the "Something for Nothing" category for their MTV Base:
Blaze the Trail campaign. In addition to that, the network clinched a Silver
award in the Syndicated Promo category for Comedy Central's Friends of Tom
Selleck Stunt. They rounded up their momentous wins with 3x Bronze awards for
Comedy Central's Friends of Tom Selleck Stunt in the Funniest Promo andClip
Based Comedy Promo categories and for ViacomCBS Networks Africa's Women's Day
Inventions in the Copy Writing category.
Dillon Khan, VP ViacomCBS Studios Africa and Creative
Services (VCNA) said, "At ViacomCBS Africa Networks we’re proud to continue
to represent for African creativity at Promax Global. Our aim is to always find
new and innovative ways to engage with our audiences and appreciate the
recognition of this global organisation of the creativity from our partners and
us. 2020 has thrown up challenges but also opportunities and our industry has
found creative suppliers for clients can be from any corner of the world. Check
out Africa for your creative needs in 2021."
Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of
Viacom CBS Networks Africa(VCNA) commented "This year's incredible Promax
wins are a testament to the innovative and creative formats we have been
driving at ViacomCBS Networks Africa this year. This phenomenal achievement
would have not possible without the support of our partners, clients and
talented teams. Even in a year as challenging as 2020, we have a great story to
tell and I am proud of the numerous accolades we have been awarded over the
course of the year."
2020 has been a stellar accolade year for ViacomCBS Networks
Africa(VCNA) with recognition across
multiple brands from Corporate, to Brand Channel and Pro-social at numerous
local and international awards.
In November, ViacomCBS Networks Africa won a record 29
awards at the PromaxBDA Africa 2020. MTV Shuga Down South 2 won the Best Youth
Programme at the 14th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). At the
2020 Africa Brand Summit Awards, VCNA Corporate Brand won the coveted
Country/Continent Influencer Brand Award that reflects organisations who are
evolving image/reputational status of Africa and a select key regional economic
drivers. Again abroad, VCNA clinched global recognition at the IABC Gold Quill
(Merit Award) and the Africa Silver Quill Awards (Award of Excellence) in the
Media Relations category for BET Africa's first-ever black excellence inspired
biopic, Dream: The Lebo Mathosa Story.