DDB Sydney hires two creative teams from Ogilvy Sydney

DDB Sydney has announced the hire of two creative teams from Ogilvy Sydney.

The announcement:

Sydney, Australia (19 July 2012) – DDB Group Sydney has today announced the arrival of two creative duos; Dantie van der Merwe and David Fraser from Ogilvy Sydney and Omid Amidi and Luke Acret, also from Ogilvy Sydney.

Having joined DDB Group Sydney earlier this year, van der Merwe and Fraser originate from Ogilvy  Johannesburg, where they worked on global brands including Audi, Sprite, ESPN and the Discovery Channel. Fraser and van der Merwe have both had multiple campaigns shortlisted at Cannes. van der Merwe’s work for  DSTV has also been featured on Shots as well as making finalist for multiple Cannes awards and a London  International award. In addition, Fraser won a bronze Clio for a BBC Food print campaign and his History Channel print campaign won ‘in book’ at the One Show.