At POD Communications we are passionate people who turn knowledge and imagination into living brand experiences without limits. Where creativity comes alive in consumer behaviour, strategic thinking breaks boundaries and ideas translate into real return on investment for your business.
Our story started in 2000 – from a single kernel of sheer drive and entrepreneurial spirit, We earned our wings in the FMCG and Pharmaceutical arenas, but today we've established ourselves as a leading through-the-line advertising and marketing agency that works across all industries and all media channels. Whether it's creating exciting shopper experiences in-store, amplifying brands on radio or building relationships with consumers through online marketing and social media – we develop results-driven communication solutions that truly bring brands to life.
We are a AA Level 3 Contributor company, based in Johannesburg and with a proud team of 30 very talented people. But more than just a company, POD is a way of doing business and seeing the world. It's about exploring the potential of every brand and every team member. And while challenging creativity and progressive strategic ideas drive us – we know they're only worth their salt when they translate into continued, sustainable growth for our clients.
Shopper marketing is in our DNA.
We have set benchmarks and created conventions.
Scaleable solutions across all media and channels:
Our heritage has its roots in the pioneering of medical advertising in South Africa and today combines many years of expertise and experience. There are not many medical or pharmaceutical houses we haven't worked with and all enjoy the benefit of our thorough and unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in the medical market.
Specialist in healthcare advertising and communications.
Ethical and consumer (from detailers to FSUs).
Efficient in all healthcare marketing disciplines.
"The explosion of social media means spreading the reach of our message is unlimited. And completely accountable: measurement is an essential aspect of ROI, especially in today's challenging economic climate."
Paul Christopher, Manager POD Digital
Give your brand the benefit of real, relevant customer engagement and relationship-building. This newly-launched unit offers you access to interactive, full-featured online promotion:
Whether it's an internal programme designed to motivate, acknowledge and reward your staff, or a launch activation with a different spin – we've made a name for ourselves in terms of activations, launches and brand experiential market. There's no better way to experience the brand close-up.
We know that every time a consumer interacts with your brand it becomes a moment of truth: whether it's speaking to your call centre, hearing your ad on the radio or visiting your web site. Every moment is a chance to build the brand, determine behaviour and build sales – so we offer the specialised services to match.
POD is perfectly positioned as your gateway to Africa – serving new business ventures within the exciting emerging business hubs of our fast-growing continent.
Headed up by Brand Development Director, Vanessa Holmes, POD Africa provides full strategic, creative, implementation and production services.
To discuss how POD can create energy for your brand, please contact us on
011 807 5575
or alternatively:
CEO/POD Corporate:
Di Wilson
di@podcom.co.za
POD Medical:
Lauri Salmon
lauri@podcom.co.za
POD Shopper Marketing:
Cadi McKnight
cadi@podcom.co.za
POD Special Projects:
Anita George
anita@podcom.co.za
