Gear Advertising - Academic Partners

Best Creative Ward for Gear Advertising 2023 Amara

Our Brand Origins:

Born out of a company specialising in academic recruitment for over 23 years, our brand brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

Learnings from Global Leaders:

Our approach is shaped by the qualities, values, and systems honed within a global 'Big 4' Accounting, Auditing, and Consulting firm, Deloitte.

Expertise in Complex Organizations:

With a deep understanding of the intricacies of large organisations, the majority of our clients are prestigious universities and other large institutions.

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Accreditations and Recognitions:

We are accredited by the Association for Communication & Advertising (ACA), a testament to our creative prowess and esteemed reputation across various mediums.

Industry Recognition:

Previously accredited by Media Credit Coordinators, both accreditations were granted on our first application and at inception.

Unique Copy Technique:

Our copy technique targets passive readers using the GEAR acronym: Grasp, Entice, Align, and Response stimuli.

Employee Reward System:

We operate on an output-based reward system, ensuring that employees are motivated by outcomes rather than commissions.

Client Satisfaction Assurance:

We conduct regular face-to-face post-publishing appraisals at predetermined intervals to ensure total client satisfaction.

Awards and Achievements:

Our consistent success in industry awards reflects our unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation in recruitment advertising. These accolades serve as a testament to the creativity, expertise, and hard work of our team. We are proud to be recognized as leaders in our field and remain committed to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

Industry Accolades:

We are regular category winners at the annual AMARA Awards, with notable achievements including being the Double winner in 2016 for Best Recruitment Advertising Agency 2017.

Additionally, our publications have been recognized with awards such as the Jimmy Wayland Publishers award and Most Creative Newsprint Advert in the Education Sector in 2019.

We were also honored as 1st and 2nd Runner-up for Most Creative Newsprint in the Private Sector in 2019 and 1st Runner-up for Best Recruitment Advertising Agency in the same year.

Respected Resellers:

Appointed as resellers for ResearchGate in the African continent, we are trusted partners in facilitating academic connections and recruitment.

Recent Accolades:

Our commitment to excellence continues to be recognized, with recent awards including Best Recruitment Advertising Agency 2022, adjudicated by an independent researcher, and Best Newsprint Creative in the Education Sector in both 2022 and 2023.

Our Clients

An incredible journey spanning some 40 years of continual growth, starting back in 1978.

What Our Customer Say

Their service is outstanding. Without exception and taking cognisance of the fact that the Vice-Rector: Academic, is work-in-progress, Academic Partners has never failed in the delivery of identifying, assessing, and presenting top talent to the University. To this end, they are considered an integral 'partner' within the Human Resources team.

Susan van Jaarsveld

Senior Director: Human Resources

Of importance, is their ability to form close working relationships with their clients and, as a result, they meet the brief with precision. The mandate is reflected in a comprehensive 'Document of Understanding', which is 'signed-off' by both parties ahead of it coming into play. This ensures consistence of delivery (against and agreed timeline) and the removal of any interpretive ambiguity.

Siyabulela Mnyaiza (Mr)

Executive Director: Human Resources

Their service is outstanding. Without exception and taking cognisance of the fact that the Vice-Rector: Academic, is work-in-progress, Academic Partners has never failed in the delivery of identifying, assessing, and presenting top talent to the University. To this end, they are considered an integral 'partner' within the Human Resources team.

Susan van Jaarsveld

Senior Director: Human Resources

At Academic Partners, we have observed, noted and adapted to an ever-changing educational landscape, bringing more meaningful and affordable products to bear.

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