Agencies/South Africa/Johannesburg/RED Marketing
Rank #12 of 22 in Johannesburg

RED Marketing

redmarketing.co.za ·Johannesburg

“Digital Marketing agency in South Africa | The Best Digital Marketing Agency in Johannesburg”

80/100 · B+
Own-site SEO score
Min project$5,000+
Hourly rateOn request
Team size10 - 49
Founded2003
Overview

About RED Marketing

RED Marketing is a digital agency based in Johannesburg with resources in London, offering fast, budget-conscious, measurable digital marketing across services like SEO, social media, branding and PPC. Founded by Daniel Calbacho in 2003, they focus on performance marketing with long-standing client relationships.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)Google Ads & Pay-Per-Click (PPC)Website DevelopmentDigital Marketing & Paid AdvertisingPublic Relations and Influencer MarketingCreative ServicesContent CurationMarketing and Branding ServicesSocial Media Marketing

Estimated Typical range for an agency of this size in Johannesburg, not a quote. Ask for exact pricing in the form.

What clients keep mentioning
Measurable resultsClient loyalty
The measurement

Score breakdown

Fetched from their own homepage and scored the same way as every other agency in the directory.

Technical 93On-page 93Content 89Visibility 34
Technical93
On-page93
Content89
Local visibility34
What the audit found
✓ 6 passing! 1 to fix
Uses structured data
Mobile ready
Well-sized page title
Meta description well written
Clean single H1
Substantial homepage content (1392 words)
!Only 64% of images have alt text

Measured automatically from the agency's own homepage. Same rules for every agency in the directory.

How that compares in Johannesburg

Measured against every other agency rated in this market.

RED Marketing 80
Johannesburg average 80
Best in Johannesburg 98

Spread across the city runs 54 to 98 out of 100.

Focus

Where they focus

Read from how the agency presents its own work, so you can see the shape of the shop before you call.

20%Search Engine
Service mix
Search Engine Optimization20%
Paid Advertising (PPC/Google Ads)20%
Social Media / Content20%
Creative & Branding20%
Web Development & PR20%
Industries served
Medical / Wellness25%
Retail / Fashion25%
Professional Services25%
Fintech / Travel25%
Client size
Small Business (<$10M)60%
Mid-market ($10M - $100M)40%
Proof of work

Case studies

Published by the agency, with the numbers they reported. Follow a link to read the original.

Dr Eva Siolo Medical / Wellness

Limited social media presence and ageing website

9 850 new visitors; 358 % increase Facebook followers; 135 % rise in page visits; 400 000 reach

9 850
New website visitors
358 %
Facebook followers increase
135 %
Page visits increase
400 000
Reach
Read the case study
Credentials

Partners, clients and awards

What sets them apart
  • Global perspective with local expertise (London + Johannesburg)
  • Performance and measurable results focus
  • Long client retention (some up to 15 years)
Clients they name publicly
Dr Eva SioloSt Francis Health CentreWeskus MallCHES LimitedProtectus Healthcare
Certifications
Google Partner
Awards
2020Best Full-Service Marketing Agency - Johannesburg · MEA Business Awards source
2022Best Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency - South Africa · South Africa Prestige Award source
2024Digital Marketing Agency of the Year · Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards source

Contact

LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
Phone+27 82 553 8479
Founded2003
LanguagesEnglish
OfficesJohannesburg, London

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Questions

About RED Marketing

How is RED Marketing rated on this directory?

By the measurable SEO quality of their own website. RED Marketing scores 80 out of 100, which is rank #12 of 22 agencies rated in Johannesburg. The score blends technical setup, on-page basics, content depth and how often they appear in local search results. No agency pays for placement.

What does RED Marketing cost?

Minimum engagement $5,000+. These figures are our estimate for a firm of this size in this market, not a quote. Request a quote on this page for exact pricing.

What services does RED Marketing offer?

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Google Ads & Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Website Development, Digital Marketing & Paid Advertising, Public Relations and Influencer Marketing, Creative Services, Content Curation, Marketing and Branding Services.

Is RED Marketing a good fit for my business?

Their client base skews small business (<$10m) at roughly 60% of their work, and they most often work with medical / wellness clients. Compare that against your own size and sector before you shortlist them.