Owned by women.
Run by women.
Produced by women.
We are creative go-betweeners. We connect needs and ideas with a network of production specialists, giving first option to female experts. Then we make it all happen. Committed to excellence, we find talent, we grow talent, we are talent. We are the production facilitator of the future.
WE DO
Digital production
Electronic production
Print production
Art buying
Packaging
FOUNDER
FOUNDER
“I have twin daughters. They inspire me because the notion of ‘it can’t be done’ doesn’t enter their minds. They reach for impossible, and end up achieving it. Their future is now, as it is for so many other women. I’m determined to create a path along which they, and all the women of Duchess, can blaze a trail.”
Nino Naidoo
Duchess Managing Director
For over 25 years Nino has run some of the country’s biggest advertising and marketing institutions. She’s co-ordinated workflow and production within large agency networks like The Jupiter Drawing Room, TBWA\Hunt Lascaris, Ogilvy, and Woolworths In-house. Nino is the co-founder of the DUKE Group, a Board member of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), and a member of the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon Blue Number Club. Chilled Moët runs in her veins.
OUR WORK
FAQS
Do you only work with women?
No, we work with the right person or company who will do the best job. We give preference to female talent where possible, but we’re about empowering not discriminating.
There is a particular male director I’d like to work with, I need help getting the rest of the crew together, is Duchess able to assist?
Yes, we’d love to help. We’re not against working with men. We source the best available talent most suited to the job. Delivering excellence is what is important to us. We will give preference to female talent when it comes to assembling your crew, but if a male is the better candidate, we will suggest him.
Are you going to take work away from production houses?
No, in fact, we’ll be providing work. We are creative go-betweeners. We take briefs from creatives and companies who need ideas executed, and match them up with individuals and production houses who best suit their needs.
Do you work with small budgets?
Yes, we do. What we don’t work with is big egos, arrogance, or bad attitudes.
Do you only work with DUKE clients?
No, we work with any client who is committed to doing good work, has integrity, and upholds sound business practices.
