Ogilvy Africa

About Ogilvy

For more than 50 years, Ogilvy has created iconic advertising for clients, and we continue to live by our founders credo of “We sell, or else”.

In 1948, David Ogilvy founded the agency that would become Ogilvy. Starting with no clients and a staff of two, he built his company into one of the eight largest advertising networks in the world with more than 500 offices and 20,000 staff across 169 cities.

Today, Ogilvy is the leader in the industry, focused on building and transforming brands. True to David’s vision, we still see ourselves as a company that does more than ads and have proven that by maintaining our humility and an almost divine discontent at our past successes, we can do more than stay relevant.

Our Legacy

Our history is a testament to innovation and relentless pursuit of greatness. We've always been at the forefront of advertising, shaping the way brands connect with people.

Year	Milestone
1948	David Ogilvy founds the agency.
Early Years	Building a reputation for groundbreaking campaigns.
Growth	Expansion to become a global powerhouse.
Today	Leading the industry in brand transformation.