South Africa · Media Planning and Buying
13 published agencies currently meet the research standard for this page. Each entry below states what it is best suited for and what evidence supports that.
Cross-channel media plans and buys across digital, out-of-home, radio, print and broadcast inventory.
The agencies below have enough source-backed evidence to be compared meaningfully. Use the comparison table for a scan, then read the profiles for the evidence behind each claim.
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| Agency | Best suited for | Min. project | Team size | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar Agency Group | FMCG and retail brands seeking shopper communication and below-the-line campaigns. | — | — | agency provided |
| Darkstar | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| Durban Advertising Agency | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| Graphite | Not yet documented | — | — | limited |
| Growth Pulse Media | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| Ivie Media | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| Kathabo Group | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| Media Magenta | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| Mustard Seed Relationship Marketing | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| ReachDigital | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| The Media Shop | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| The Media Tacticians | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| The Rebellion | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
Sandton, South Africa
Avatar Agency Group is a full-service agency group headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg, covering advertising, digital, PR, B2B consulting and media.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.
Johannesburg, South Africa
South African media buying agency delivering data-driven media planning and buying across digital, TV, radio, print and social.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.
Durban, South Africa
Durban Advertising Agency offers Google Ads, SEO, AI automation, e-commerce development and billboard campaigns for growth-focused businesses.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.
Durban North, South Africa
An advertising agency whose core discipline is graphic design, spanning corporate identity and advertising production. It also provides media placement, online advertising, PPC and programmatic buying.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 19, 2026.
Durban, South Africa
Growth Pulse Media is a Durban marketing agency running SEO, Google Ads, Meta ads and WhatsApp commerce campaigns for KwaZulu-Natal businesses.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.
Cape Town, South Africa
A Cape Town media agency buying across broadcast, print and digital channels.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 13, 2026.
Bloemfontein, South Africa
A Bloemfontein communications, marketing and event production company delivering brand activations and media services.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.
Durban, South Africa
A Durban agency established in 2006 providing public relations and media buying across construction, design, fashion and cosmetics.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 16, 2026.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch marketing agency helping brands grow through brand strategy, print and web design, digital and social media marketing since 2002.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.
Cape Town, South Africa
A digital marketing agency with offices in Cape Town and London offering paid digital media, campaign development, websites, SEO and content production.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.
Johannesburg, South Africa
South African media agency offering media planning and buying, media auditing, SEO and SEM management and out-of-home specialisation, with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.
Johannesburg, South Africa
A Johannesburg through-the-line marketing agency that plans and buys media across traditional and digital channels, with shopper marketing and brand activation.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 15, 2026.
Cape Town, South Africa
A performance marketing agency based in Cape Town, certified across Google, Meta and Microsoft advertising platforms.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.
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