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Top 25 Advertising agency services based in Cape Town, South Africa

Name: Advertising agency services based in Cape Town, South Africa
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 22, 2026 174 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 174 advertising agency services headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa as of September 2026 and tracks 2,160 professional contacts across them, including 709 with verified work emails. Johannesburg is the largest hub.

This list covers advertising agency services headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 22, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 22, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

174Companies

2,160Contacts tracked

709Verified emails

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The 25 largest advertising agency services based in Cape Town, South Africa

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 174 advertising agency services based in Cape Town, South Africa, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 22, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to advertising agency services: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Ogilvy South Africa	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	501-1,000	543 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “In 1948, David Ogilvy founded the agency that would become Ogilvy & Mather.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
2	Ninety9cents	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	201-500	341 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “A leading full-service communications agency, known for seamlessly delivering impactful solutions with unparalleled retail expertise.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
3	King James	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	201-500	99 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “King James was acquired and the brand sunsetted in 2022.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
4	Pulling Power Media	Strong evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	24 contacts →
	Strong evidence “We are a full service social media and creative advertising agency based in Cape Town, South-Africa.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
5	Mark1	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	24 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Mark1 is a digital media and marketing agency with a global footprint and deep expertise in media strategy, performance marketing, creative content, and technology-led solutions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
6	Digital FOX	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	24 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We have more than 15 years of combined experience in digital marketing.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
7	Arrow Marketing And Sales	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	24 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Arrow Marketing and Sales is a South African-based integrated marketing agency with a global footprint, committed to delivering innovative, results-driven solutions that help…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
8	Perfect Solutions	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	23 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Perfect Solutions is a global network of agencies that provides world-class solutions across Africa.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
9	Derrick	Strong evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	22 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Derrick was founded in 2010 and is South Africa’s first advertising agency built on the principles of the Triple Bottom Line; where profit does not come at the expense of the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
10	Fresh Advertising And Marketing	Strong evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	21 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Fresh Advertising & Marketing is a full service agency since 2009.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
11	Brandesign Group PTY LTD	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Brandesign - the brand development agency, was established in July 2007 with brand building, results-driven communication in mind.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
12	Full Circle Agency	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We are a full service, high energy, bold and curious marketing agency who offers a collaborative way of working.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
13	Mullenlowe South Africa	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	16 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Happy to see you came here to learn a little more about us!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
14	Octane Marketing	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	14 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Octane Marketing is a full-throttle, insight-driven creative engine built for brands that want to move faster, think smarter and show up boldly in every channel that matters.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
15	Felix Studios PTY LTD	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1-10	13 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Felix Studios is a creative agency that services clients from leading brands around the world in industries including luxury travel, technology, automotive, online learning, fine…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
16	ONE Agency	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	12 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “ONE Agency is a fully-fledged, integrated collective of experienced, multi-skilled creatives, strategists, directors, producers, animators, researchers, project managers and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
17	One-Eyed Jack	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1-10	10 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “One-eyed Jack is an award-winning marketing agency, working across lifestyle and entertainment brands.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
18	Reload	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	10 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “A BOUTIQUE CREATIVE AGENCY SERVING CLIENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, THE UK, AND THE USA You are a marketing expert.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
19	Betastate	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1-10	10 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Every brand is unique in terms of what it needs to succeed.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
20	Ibay Connect	Strong evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1-10	9 contacts →
	Strong evidence “iBay is an advertising agency that has fully embraced the digital realm, and its potent arsenal of high-tech, cost-effective, precision marketing tools.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
21	Nexubis Design & Development Partner	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1-10	9 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Helping Startups & Established businesses turn what they do into a clear, confident & creative voice - not just things that look good, but assets that communicate with purpose.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
22	CK Advertising	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	6 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Creating memorable experiences through promotional merchandise.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
23	In The Lupe	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1-10	6 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Welcome to In The Lupe, Your all-in-one creative agency specializing in branding, promotions, digital marketing, catering, and event management.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
24	Utopia World	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	6 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Hello.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
25	Addon Digital	Strong evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1-10	6 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Addon is a boutique Digital Agency with a focus on innovative, highly creative content and advertising.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: advertising agency services. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names advertising agency services.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of advertising agency services, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name advertising agency services. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Advertising agency services based in Cape Town, South Africa at a glance

As of Sep 22, 2026

32.8%Verified-email coverage

12.4Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

153.4%Largest-city concentration · Johannesburg

Sep 22, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

119

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

Email recency for this list is measured across the whole South Africa list rather than for Cape Town, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Cape Town, over 174 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among advertising agency services, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa whose own description of what they do matches “advertising agency services”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names advertising agency services), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among advertising agency services, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside Cape Town are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 709 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 22, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Advertising agency services by metro in South Africa

Advertising agency services in Johannesburg267
Advertising agency services in Cape Town174
Advertising agency services in Pretoria71
Advertising agency services in Sandton49
Advertising agency services in Durban46
Advertising agency services in Bryanston28

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names advertising agency services, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many advertising agency services are there based in Cape Town, South Africa?

RevenueBase identified 174 advertising agency services headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Ogilvy South Africa, headquartered in Cape Town, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most advertising agency services?

Johannesburg leads with 267 headquartered companies, followed by Cape Town (174) and Pretoria (71).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 709 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 174 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 22, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.