The Ad Yard

Work we're proud of.

A few of the brands we've built, launched and grown. Tap any project to see more.

Beach Wood Boutique Hotel & ResortOur first big client

Ballito · KZN North Coast

Beach Wood Boutique Hotel & Resort

A complete brand portfolio for a coastal boutique hotel.

Logo DesignBrand PortfolioContent StrategySocial MediaWebsite DevelopmentMenu Design
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Beach Wood trusted us with everything — from their logo to the website guests book on. We built a calm, coastal brand and carried it across every touchpoint: rooms, Skippies Restaurant, The Vault Spa, events and weekly promotions.

Beach Wood signature lobby wallAerial view of the Beach Wood pool deckBook one night stay with Vault Spa massage promotion
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Modern HeirloomShopify build

Online jewellery store · South Africa

Modern Heirloom

A full Shopify store, from the shop window to the stockroom.

Website DevelopmentShopify StoreStore Setup & BackendProduct Catalogue
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We built Modern Heirloom's online store end to end — the elegant shopfront customers browse, and the entire backend that runs it: products, collections, checkout and orders. Solid gold, sterling silver and vintage resale pieces, all easy to shop and easy to manage.

Modern Heirloom gold hoop earringsLuna crater dome gold ringVintage cameo ring and earrings set
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Anywhere In Your CityFrom launch to international recognition

Afrohouse music festival · South Africa

Anywhere In Your City

Launching an Afrohouse festival that grew into one of the country's most recognised events.

Social Media MarketingWebsite DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentBrand PortfolioEvent Launch
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We were there from day one. With a minimal starting budget, we helped launch Anywhere In Your City with social media marketing, its website, brand development and a full brand portfolio. Ten seasons later it's an internationally recognised festival and one of the most talked-about events in South Africa.

Festival crowd celebrating at Anywhere In Your CityFestival goer getting face paintFans at the front of the stage
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The Wellness Family PracticeCurrent client

Family medical practice · Ballito, KZN

The Wellness Family Practice

A calm, trustworthy online home for a family medical practice.

Website DesignSocial Media MarketingOngoing Content
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We designed The Wellness Family Practice's website to feel as caring as the practice itself — introducing the doctors and physiotherapist, their medical services and office hours, and making it easy for patients to book. We still manage their social media today, keeping patients informed and the practice top of mind.

Dr Ryall Hamlyn, founder of The Wellness Family PracticeDr Michele Cromme, general practitionerSumeshen Moodley, physiotherapist
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Sprizl Prebiotic SodaBrand activations

Prebiotic soda brand · South Africa

Sprizl Prebiotic Soda

Bringing a fresh take on soda to the people, one sip at a time.

Brand ActivationsPromotional ActivationsIn-store PromotionsIn partnership with Simply Models
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Together with Simply Models, we run brand and promotional activations for Sprizl — putting their sparkling prebiotic sodas into people's hands at stores, events and pop-ups. Real fruit juice, zero added sugar and a whole lot of colour. We're genuine fans of the product, and it shows in every activation.

Colourful Sprizl soda cansSprizl cooler box by the poolSprizl Cherry Lemonade with a cocktail
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ZA Fest BallitoTicket sales campaign

Festival · Ballito, KZN

ZA Fest Ballito

Social media that filled the field and sold the tickets.

Social Media MarketingTicket Sales CampaignEvent Content
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ZA Fest Ballito is a celebration of everything South Africans love — live music, markets and family days out. We ran their social media marketing with one clear goal: sell tickets. Daily line-up posts, countdowns and event-day content kept the buzz going and the crowds coming.

ZA Fest Day 4 line-up postCrowd at ZA Fest Ballito from aboveGuests enjoying ZA Fest
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Explorers Health DrinksProduct launch

Health drinks · South Africa

Explorers Health Drinks

Launching a locally made ginger shot with a bright, feel-good feed.

Product LaunchSocial Media MarketingContent Creation
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We helped Explorers Health Drinks bring their products to market — from the launch of their Ginger Shot to the social media that keeps it growing. Sunny product shoots, playful posts and stories that explain the goodness of ginger, lemon and apple have built a recognisable, lifestyle-led brand online.

Explorers Ginger Shot in the mountainsShake it up, take the shot postGinger remedy educational post
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Wangs & ThangsBrand launch

Fried chicken brand · Eswatini

Wangs & Thangs

Crispy, saucy and impossible to scroll past.

Brand LaunchSocial Media MarketingContent Creation
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We helped launch Wangs & Thangs and still run their social media and content creation. Bold, playful posts, mouth-watering food shoots and pop-up event promos keep their crispy, saucy wings front of mind and the queues growing at every stall.

Wangs & Thangs fried chicken postSweet and spicy wings at an outdoor marketBe a hero, shoot your shot campaign post
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Utopia HolidaysCurrent client

Luxury holiday homes · Ballito

Utopia Holidays

Holiday homes guests can't wait to book.

Social Media MarketingVacation Home MarketingInfluencer Content
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We run social media marketing for Utopia Holidays and market their vacation homes along the Dolphin Coast. We also create influencer content for Utopia Estates Ballito, with apartment tours and sunset stays that show guests exactly what their holiday will feel like.

Influencer enjoying the sea view from a Utopia balconyHoliday apartment tour post for Utopia Estates BallitoStyled lounge in a Utopia holiday home
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