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Festive campaigns for South African businesses, on the phones your customers already use.

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Brand Journal advert for Black Friday Campaign
Any businessbook by 25 Nov

Black Friday Campaign

Shops that get ready for Black Friday make more money than their competition. Two sizes. Book today: live within 24 hours.

R2,500 or R6,500
What you get
  • Weekend size, R2,500: posts, WhatsApp Status, a door poster and adverts within 2 km for 27 to 29 November
  • Full campaign, R6,500: your sale plan and prices, 12 posts, 6 Status pictures, 2 short videos, adverts to people near you, posters and price labels
  • Advert budget paid by you straight to Facebook
Ask on WhatsAppRead: When Price Stops Working: What the World’s Shops Are Learning About Value, and What South Africa Already Knows
Brand Journal advert for Festive Quick Start
SpazasTuck shopsPhone repairsBarbersTailorsCar washesDay-care centresand more

Festive Quick Start

We help you bring more customers through your door this December.

R1,950
What you get
  • Your products in a WhatsApp catalogue
  • Your Google Maps listing with festive hours
  • Four posts for Status and Facebook
  • A festive opening-hours poster
  • Book today: ready within 48 hours
Ask on WhatsAppRead: When Price Stops Working: What the World’s Shops Are Learning About Value, and What South Africa Already Knows
Brand Journal advert for Stokvel & Bulk Orders
WholesalersCash-and-carryButcheriesBakeriesGrocersCaterersand more

Stokvel & Bulk Orders

We take your stokvel orders on WhatsApp, paid before you buy stock.

from R2,500
What you get
  • A hamper and bulk-order price list
  • Orders by WhatsApp with an order-by date
  • Collection dates and confirmations
  • Posters for your counter and door
Ask on WhatsAppRead: The Shop Is Becoming the Warehouse, the Locker and the Bank. South Africa Got There by a Different Road.
Brand Journal advert for December Festive
Any businessbook today

December Festive

Shops that get ready for the festive season make more money than their competition. Two sizes. Book today: live within 48 hours.

from R3,500
What you get
  • Neighbourhood size, from R3,500: adverts to people near you, posters and shelf labels, one short video, WhatsApp messages to customers who agreed
  • Full month, R8,900: a plan around paydays and grant days, a gift guide by price, 16 posts, 8 Status pictures, 2 short videos, WhatsApp click-and-collect
  • Advert budget paid by you straight to Facebook
Ask on WhatsAppRead: When Price Stops Working: What the World’s Shops Are Learning About Value, and What South Africa Already Knows
Brand Journal advert for Bottle Store Festive
Bottle storesTavernsLiquor outletsPubs and shebeenslicensed onlybook today

Bottle Store Festive

We advertise your bottle store this festive season, shown only to adults.

R8,500
What you get
  • A rules check against your licence and the alcohol code
  • Adverts shown only to adults
  • Your licensed holiday hours on Google
  • In-store kit with the under-18 notice
Ask on WhatsAppRead: Three Quarters of What a Shop Loses Is Lost Before a Thief Arrives
Brand Journal advert for January Sales
Any businessbook by 11 Dec

January Sales

We help bring customers back through your door when January is quiet.

R5,500
What you get
  • A plan to clear leftover December stock
  • 12 posts and 2 short videos
  • A review drive for December customers
  • Sale labels showing the old price and the new price
Ask on WhatsAppRead: When Price Stops Working: What the World’s Shops Are Learning About Value, and What South Africa Already Knows
Brand Journal advert for Press Story
Any business with a story

Press Story

We pitch your business’s story to community newspapers and community radio.

R4,500
What you get
  • A short interview to find your story
  • A press release for community editors
  • Sent to community papers and radio
  • Editors decide what they publish
Ask on WhatsAppRead: Shoppers Use Artificial Intelligence, and Then Check It. What That Asks of Shops in South Africa
Brand Journal advert for Specials Flyer
SpazasButcheriesHardware storesSalonsClothing storesAny business

Specials Flyer

Your specials as a price flyer: product photos with big price stickers, the dates the prices are valid, and a QR code to order on WhatsApp. Book today: ready within 24 hours.

R1,200
What you get
  • R1,200 per flyer, or R800 added to any campaign
  • Up to 12 products, each with a photo and price sticker
  • A print file for A4 and A3
  • A WhatsApp Status picture and a Facebook post
  • A QR code that opens a WhatsApp order
Ask on WhatsAppRead: When Price Stops Working: What the World’s Shops Are Learning About Value, and What South Africa Already Knows
Brand Journal advert for Neo’s Secret Sauce Brand Starter Kit
Any businessNew businessesand more

Neo’s Secret Sauce Brand Starter Kit

A kickstart this festive season for any brand, new or existing: we design your logo, cards and documents. Only R1,000 when added to any campaign. Book today: first designs within 48 hours.

R1,500
What you get
  • R1,500 on its own, or R1,000 when added to any campaign
  • Your logo, with two designs to choose from
  • A one-page style guide: your colours and lettering
  • Business card, both sides
  • Letterhead and invoice, ready to use in Word
  • Email signature, WhatsApp profile picture and Status design
  • Two rounds of changes
Ask on WhatsAppRead: The Quiet Store Is Winning. What Does That Ask of a South African Shop?
One shop of each kind per areaAsk, and we run your campaign for only one shop of your kind in your area this season.
Half now, half on launch dayFixed price in writing. No monthly contract. Advert budgets go straight to Meta.
Five days to change your mindBooked after we contacted you? Cancel within five business days for a full refund.

How it works

1WhatsApp us
2Fixed price
3We go live

Who we are

A studio for South Africa’s shops.

Lindsay McDonaldStrategy and public relations
Neo KhesoSales, marketing and shops
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