Zeleman, Ethiopia's communications, advertising and production agency since 2005

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game changers since 2005.

our story

In 2005, award-winning filmmaker Zelalem Woldemariam founded Zeleman to provide pioneering production services in Ethiopia’s small but emerging advertising industry.

Today, Zeleman is Ethiopia’s leading full service communications, advertising and production agency. We employ 100+ homegrown and international professionals who push the boundaries of creativity to deliver elevated and unforgettable marketing campaigns for our clients.

Through organic growth in an emerging local market, we have expanded our offerings with specialised departments established to meet the demands of a global clientele.

Our energetic teams of game changers collaborate to provide integrated services in creative, production, social marketing, digital innovation, media planning and buying, media monitoring, public relations, below the line marketing, research and insights.

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awards

recognition

we’re so excited,
we got a giraffe.

Out of over 300 entries across Africa, Zeleman received the Bronze Giraffe award for the work done on the Enkopa Campaign for the Jobs Creation Commission!

The Giraffes — Bronze Giraffe award

on the festival circuit

our award winning films.

Adamt film stills and festival awards
Lezare film stills and festival awards
The 11th Hour film stills and festival awards

our clients

brands that trust us.

Coca-Cola
Guinness
Visa
Ethiopian Airlines
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Canal+
Diageo
Dashen Bank
Vodafone
BYD
Awash Bank
Malta Guinness
On
Kegna Beer
Safaricom
GSK
Nestle
Heineken
Coopbank of Oromia
Zemen Bank
Unilever
Abat Properties
Bank of Abyssinia
Amole
Aquasafe
Canbebe
Care
Chef Luca
Enat Bank
EthSwitch
FHI 360
GIZ
Habesha Beer
Kadisco
La Gare
Lux
Meta Beer
Nigus
Predator Energy
Qiyas
Sprite
Total
Anchor
UNDP
USAID
WFP
ILO
IFC, World Bank Group
UNICEF
SNV
IOM
UNHCR
UNFPA
World Health Organization
The World Bank
European Union
Save the Children
GAIN
FSD Ethiopia
KOICA, Korea International Cooperation Agency
Enkopa Summit
Siinqee Bank
M-PESA
Oromia Bank
Yes Water
EcoFlow
Abay Bank
EBG
Sun Chips
CAT
Amhara Bank
Wegagen Bank
FAW
Gouder
Bunna Pen
Kuriftu Resorts
54 Capital
PepsiCo
PSI
IPDC
Danone
Rainbow
Romel Electrical Equipment
Ahadu Bank
MOENCO
Michu Digital Lending
Hibret Insurance
Embassy of Ireland
Anbesa Bank
Hibret Bank
IE Networks
Regus
RSPL Group
European Centre for Electoral Support
East African Lion Brands
Population Council
KOTRA

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