About Activ8 Brand Agency

Who We Are

Activ8 Brand Agency is a Johannesburg-based experiential marketing agency in Africa, delivering brand activations across Africa. We partner with leading brands, including MTN, FNB, Stella Artois, South African Tourism, and Converse, to create immersive brand experiences that drive measurable business impact.

With over 180 years of combined expertise and a pan-African network, we transform strategic visions into powerful activations across key markets, including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria. As a proud B-BBEE marketing agency, we combine transformation credentials with global creative standards.

Core Services

  • Experiential Marketing South Africa: live brand experiences that engage audiences and inspire action.

  • Brand Activations Africa: product launches, roadshows, retail activations, and consumer engagement campaigns.

  • Immersive Campaigns Africa: integrated multi-channel campaigns blending experiential, influencer, digital, and social media.

  • Product Launch Marketing: strategic product launches across African markets, from pre-launch strategy to post-campaign ROI reporting.

  • Experiential Marketing for SMEs: scalable packages that bring enterprise-level creativity to small and medium businesses.

Case Studies / Work Samples

Stella Artois East Africa Launch

  • 9-month multi-country experiential campaign in Kenya & Tanzania.

  • Culminated in a 3-day premium food, beverage & film festival.

  • Result: 50,000+ consumer engagements, 200+ venue placements, exceeded sales projections by 35%.

MTN Group OpCo Campaigns

  • Experiential programs for executives across South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, and Ghana.

  • Deliverables: conferences, networking and product showcases.

  • Result: 90%+ executive satisfaction ratings across all markets.

South African Tourism

  • Trusted activation partner since 2019 for continental trade expos.

  • Created exhibition stands, networking events, and cultural activations.

  • Result: millions in documented tourism bookings.

Converse (Skye Distribution)

  • Delivered "Love Chuck" campaign and ongoing experiential rollouts.

  • Execution: content production, retail activations, cultural festival engagements.

  • Result: 500K+ social impressions and measurable sales uplift.

Why Choose Activ8 Brand Agency

  • Johannesburg-based with Africa-wide reach.

  • Proven ROI measurement in every campaign.

  • Strong youth & Gen Z experiential marketing expertise.

  • Integrated creative + execution capabilities.

  • Proudly B-BBEE compliant, enabling sustainable partnerships.

Looking for an experiential marketing partner in South Africa or across Africa?

Contact Activ8 Brand Agency today to design a campaign that builds authentic connections and measurable results.

📍 Johannesburg | 🌍 Africa-wide delivery

Industry Sectors

  • Alcohol
  • B2B
  • FMCG
  • Banking
  • Government & public sector
  • Media & entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Beverages / Non-Alcoholic
  • Travel / Tourism

Agency Type

  • Experiential

Services

  • Activations
  • BTL
  • Experiential
  • Digital
  • Advertising
  • Integrated Brand Communications
  • ATL
  • Design
  • Creative & Content
  • Creative
  • Strategy

Other Information

  • 10-20 Staff Members
  • Year Established - 2009
  • BEE - Level 2