When it comes 
to your brand
We aren’t 
the kings
We are 

kingmakers 

.

LIMELIGHTsa was born out of a desire to step out of the limelight, and to work relentlessly to shine it on our clients and their brands.

We made the decision to actively walk away from a world where agencies battle it out to see who can be king. And to focus on making our clients reign supreme. To make them the kings and queens of their domain.

Because their awards are our rewards. Their successes are our successes. And their victories are our victories. Not the other way around.

NO. 1 BRANDS

FASTEST GROWING BRANDS

INDUSTRY AWARDS

CONSUMER AWARDS

How we make kings

As Kingmakers, we understand that each problem requires a unique, tailored solution, made up of a range of omnichannel brand touchpoints and experiences. That’s why we take a journey with you to intimately get to know your business – understanding every aspect of the brand, the team that drives it, the trade, consumers, shoppers, and the environment the brand competes in. Then our team of expert Kingmakers springs into action to forge a route to success through:

Strategy that cuts to the core of the problem at hand

An understanding of who we’re talking to – the consumer, shopper, trade and the sales force that services the trade

Multi-disciplinary creative that solves problems for each touchpoint

Integrated campaigns that seamlessly flow from “brick & mortar” into digital, and back again

Work that connects with the audience at the right time, through the right touchpoint, with relevant, meaningful content

What people say

“I have worked with Bruno and the LimelightSA team for over 8 years now. This is easily our most collaborative relationship, with the agency,  our suppliers, our customers, and the internal teams. Operationally, we constantly build on ideas, challenge each other’s thinking, and effectively co-create our campaigns and touch points. Our solutions are always competitive in market, and often 1st to market. We successfully brainstorm and implement co-creation and co-promotion ideation and planning sessions with Retail Customers and internal Sales and Marketing teams, which more often than not leads to fantastic ROI. Strategically, we work closely to develop Trade Marketing Strategies that allow us to set longer-term objectives for AMKA within Retail, Wholesale, and Independent trade (for RSA and our cross-border markets), and then develop fully integrated plans and activities for execution. Outside of Trade and Shopper Marketing activities, LimelightSA have planned and managed our annual Sales and Marketing Conference. We collaborate with LimelightSA and the bigger Amka team to deliver entertaining and fun-filled days. Every year we aim to be bigger and better, while controlling budgets. This is easily the most fun we have in the year, and it's a great time for AMKA’s team to interact, engage, surprise and delight their Sales Agents.”

Claude Wallis
Trade Marketing Manager, AMKA

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with many advertising agencies over the years but only with LimelightSA can I say it’s not just a pleasure but also an honour plus it’s fun!!!!

Firstly: They own the business with you and it feels like your own team and not an extension of your team
Secondly: They take feedback (and even criticism) very well and are committed to you achieving your results
Thirdly: They deliver on time
Lastly: They’re great to work with and you’ll have a blast”

Aadil Kalla
CEO, Nativa

“Our company, Boss Models, has done business with LimelightSA for 14 years and I can attest to the level of service and professionalism they have consistently displayed throughout all our years of working together. Our experience with them as a client has been outstanding. They display the highest level of professionalism in dealing with us and our models and we have been beyond satisfied in all of our business dealings. I can highly recommend LimelightSA to anybody looking for an advertising agency that is strategic, innovative and passionate about what they do. We look forward to many more years working with their dynamic team.”

Lara White
Director - Boss Model Management Johannesburg

“The Amka Skin Care division has been using the services of LimelightSA Agency over the last 15 years. Their outstanding creative work has resulted in the division producing television commercials, radio adverts and instore point of sale material of an exceptionally high standard. We value their input, which has resulted in them taking on an essential role with the development of our brand plans and strategies. The Amka Skin Care team is proud to be associated with LimelightSA and we see them as more than just an advertising agency, they are our partners, and are instrumental in the divisions success. We see them as part of the “Amka Family” and we look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

Trevor Ponquett
General Manager: Skin Care, AMKA

“To the amazing team at LimelightSA. Thank you for the proficient service you deliver. It makes our challenging industry all the more manageable.”

Reven Chetty
Key Account Manager, AMKA

“Working with LimelightSA over the past 15 years has been a pleasure. From strategy, creative, production to client service the LimelightSA team consists of extremely dedicated and talented professionals. I am constantly impressed by their creative vision, strategic input and overall standard of service.  They often exceed my expectations by being proactive to help achieve our business objectives. LimelightSA works closely with the brands to understand the challenges, objectives and most importantly the consumers. This leads to campaigns that create meaningful connections and that have a direct and positive impact on the business. I wholeheartedly endorse LimelightSA to any brand or business looking to hire a FMCG specialist agency creative agency.”

Jack Kruger
Marketing Manager: Fragrances, AMKA

“I have been working with LimelightSA for over 10 years. The agency and Bruno, in particular, are strategic partners and we see them as part of our extended team. Bruno sits in most of the strategic meetings for our brands and we value his input greatly. Although LimelightSA is a small, boutique agency, they have always been able to deliver whatever we have needed. Like any relationship, it has had its ups and downs over the years and whatever the issues have been at the time, they have always been resolved. I can highly recommend LimelightSA. They are committed to our business and our growth for our mutual benefit.”

Stacy Roberts
Category Marketing Manager - Body Care, AMKA

“At AWQAF SA we pay tribute to LimelightSA. We pay tribute to LimelightSA for their commitment to the upliftment of our fellow South Africans through their visionary CSI outreach. They have nobly assisted us at AWQAF SA to develop the vital concept of #Share the Care, a programme that seeks to assist communities with food security, boreholes at orphanages and old age homes, education and leadership initiatives as well as many other relief efforts – especially during the COVID lockdowns when we launched our Sustainability Programme. LimelightSA has also assisted us with our Cataract Project where 7,500 people have been given sight at no cost. At AWQAF SA, we extend our gratitude, best wishes and heartfelt appreciation to a group of people who really do Share the Care.”

Mickaeel Collier
Deputy CEO, AWQAF

“Hungry Films have done numerous commercial productions with LimelightSA. We love working with the extremely talented creative teams. Everyone is very professional, and it is a collaborative effort between agency and production house. We look forward to our next production.”

Jackie Hindle
Executive Producer - Hungry Films

“Our experience in working with LimelightSA has always been a thorough and an innovative experience. Their professionalism and attention to detail is simply refreshing and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them again. Thank you for making the creative process a very pleasant and inspiring experience. LC Productions always look forward to the many opportunities to entertain your clients!”

Lucia Cunningham
Director, LC Productions

“I’ve been working with LimelightSA for about 5 years ,and really enjoy working with the team. They have a good understanding of our business and are as passionate about our brands as we are.”

Claire Bowen
Senior Brand Manager, AMKA

For many years now, Colgate-Pamolive has relied on LIMELIGHTsa to manage our Annual Distributors Conference. I am sure many agencies can create a good one-time event, but LIMELIGHTsa has effectively brought together a diverse group of people year after year with a fresh theme, new venue and new approach. People travel from across Africa for this annual event and they are never disappointed. Thank you LIMELIGHTsa for being a consistent, world class organization that I can always rely on to deliver great results.

Chris Hall
General Manager - East West Africa