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Media Works
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Private distance-learning college offering occupational education
Media Works
Work Here?
Private distance-learning college offering occupational education
Overview
Media Works is a historic brand within the Optimi Group that supports College SA’s distance-learning programs with a background in adult occupational education and workplace training. Its influence comes from legacy divisions like Optimi College, Optimi Workplace, and brands such as Media Works, IT Academy, Tuta-Me, and Matric Works, now part of College SA. The product delivers distance-learning courses for adults and organizations, combining flexible study options with practical, workplace-focused content. The goal is to provide accessible, job-relevant education and skills development through a cohesive, flexible program that leverages decades of experience.
About Media Works
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sandton, South Africa
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Coast-to-coast client reach includes major brands like BGE and Berkshire Hathaway Automotive.
- Strong mid-Atlantic presence supports strategic media planning with over $72 million in billing.
- Holistic approach breaks silos to drive measurable results across online and offline channels.
What critics are saying
- AI platforms like Google Performance Max automate 70%+ of buying, eliminating core planning value.
- Local rivals Adeko Minds and Two Green Bottles undercut prices by 15–20% on campaigns.
- Revenue under $5M and 11–50 employees make it vulnerable to acquisition amid AI shift.
What makes Media Works unique
- Media Works is a women-owned, MBE-certified 4A's firm in Baltimore since 1989.
- It delivers integrated media planning and buying across broadcast, digital, social, and direct response.
- The agency leverages syndicated research and data-driven insights to craft customized, measurable strategies.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
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About Media Works
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sandton, South Africa
Founded
1996
Media Works is Hiring for 9 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today