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Campaign Awards

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26Oct

Awards – Evaton Mall (You Deserve for us to Serve)

The Evaton Mall #YouDeserveForUsToServe campaign – a project dear to our management team’s hearts that’s been a long…

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26Oct

Awards – Sandton City (The City of Icons)

We are The City; we are globally yours! Sandton City is Africa’s most iconic shopping centre. Defining the…

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26Oct

Awards – Evaton Mall (Bosso Ya Science)

The goal of #BossoYaScience is for students to have fun with science – to give them opportunities to…

Case Studies

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22May

Automotive Industry Case Study

Automotive Industry Case Study - RED Marketing has been marketing cars for the last ten years

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15Apr

Beauty PR and Influencer Campaigns Case Study Presentation

By strategically implementing our Beauty PR and Influencer Campaign methods, achievements came to fruition

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08Apr

VHS Case Study Presentation

The VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL - PR strategy that involved curating press releases that would spark the media’s interest.

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01Apr

Malls and Shopping Centres – Case Study

Boasting 20+ years of marketing expertise, numerous awards, a decade in mall marketing and another in social media,…

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29Mar

Cosmetic Clients – Case Study

Collaborating with over 20 international beauty and cosmetic brands, RED Marketing has brought its expertise to Cosmetic renowned…

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25Mar

Restaurant Clients – Case Study

Since 2014, RED Marketing has been actively involved in the restaurant industry. The journey began with Trumps Grillhouse…

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18Mar

A Successful Corporate Public Relations Campaign: The Virtual High School in the Education Industry.

The Virtual High School successfully launched a fully digital school through a corporate public relations campaign.

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26Feb

The Beauty Bag – Public Relations Management & Influencers Marketing

Public Relations Management & Influencers Marketing for The Beauty Bag. An online store in the cosmetics and beauty…

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07Nov

Barbie fever at Mall of Africa – a marketing success story through digital marketing services and strategic social media management.

Introducing the latest addition to our case study series: Mall of Africa’s Barbie marketing campaign. In this case…

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11Sep

A journey of establishing a strong web presence for Clenergy Kitchen through web services and development.

Welcome back to our ongoing case study series here at RED Marketing! We’re thrilled to share the next…

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03Aug

Navigating the social media path: Sandton City Shopping Centre’s evolution through retail social media services.

At RED Marketing, we’re dedicated to providing retail social media services, building remarkable brands and achieving measurable results…

DIGiTAL TALK ARTICLES

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13Sep

How to use Facebook lead ads: Tips, tricks and best practices

You’re scrolling through Facebook and suddenly, a slick ad pops up offering an exclusive deal. Without even breaking…

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23Jul

A digital marketing agency’s guide to this year’s biggest Instagram features

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant flood of Carousels, Reels and Stories? You’re not alone! Keeping up with Instagram…

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26Jun

Crush the competition! The power of competitor keyword analysis

Imagine you’re running a cosy little coffee shop, and one day, you notice a new place opening just…

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23May

The price of visibility: Meta’s bold expansion of Meta Verified

Stop the scroll! Meta’s latest bombshell announces an expansion of its Meta Verified service for users, introducing three…

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08Apr

8 tips to optimise Facebook ads for the highest ROI in 2024

In a digital landscape marked by shifting privacy regulations and algorithm updates, Facebook ads remain a cornerstone for…

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22Mar

8 tips to optimise Facebook ads for the highest ROI in 2024

In a digital landscape marked by shifting privacy regulations and algorithm updates, Facebook ads remain a cornerstone for…

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16Feb

Breaking ground: The AI influencer marketing shift

In the world of influencer marketing, where authenticity and relatability have long been the driving forces, a new…

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10Jan

Why social media AI tools won’t replace your digital marketing agency

In digital marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) is a game-changer, reshaping landscapes with its efficiency and automation. As we…

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24Oct

Facebook: How it continues to dominate social media

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, where trends ebb and flow, Facebook maintains its throne. Despite facing…

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16May

Our top 3 AI tools for digital marketers

There’s no denying it – developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have started to impact work everywhere, including digital…

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01Apr

How to get your first 1,000 organic Instagram followers

It’s no secret that Instagram continues to be one of the best platforms for business opportunities in 2023.…

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14Mar

Social media algorithms: The evolution from Facebook and Twitter to TikTok

Inside social media algorithms: The good, the bad and the ugly Let’s be real for a minute. Social…

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13Feb

Why is SEO so expensive?

You’ve heard about search engine optimisation (SEO) – the process of optimising your website for search engines like…

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20Jan

5 red-hot Instagram marketing trends to watch in 2023

The mainstream media often refers to “influencer marketing”. It’s been a buzzword for a while now, yet there…

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13Dec

5 social media trends to watch out for in 2023

From TikTok’s continued rapid rise to Twitter’s tumultuous management shift, it’s difficult to predict what social media trends…

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09Dec

The pros and cons: Influencer marketing versus traditional marketing

The mainstream media often refers to “influencer marketing”. It’s been a buzzword for a while now, yet there…

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26Sep

5 new Facebook Pages features every business owner needs to know

Every time we log into Facebook, we find that a new feature has popped up – or that…

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29Jul

Are you losing customers to poor customer engagement?

Get social with me on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @DanielCalbacho Brands are losing customers to poor customer engagement…

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28May

What are the best times to post on social media in 2022?

Since the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a shift in how both brands and consumers…

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08Mar

Award-winning South African digital marketing agency expands to London

RED Marketing, an award-winning South African digital marketing agency based in Johannesburg, has announced that it will open…

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17Feb

Top 5 Instagram features you need to know in 2022

In 2022, Instagram is still one of the biggest players on the social media landscape. But Instagram isn’t…

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13Jan

4 tips for a successful rebrand in 2022

Branding is very important to companies both big and small. It not only defines who you are, but…

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06Dec

Our top 3 digital marketing resolutions to start the new year right

It seems like we blinked and 2021 is almost over. Now that 2022 is around the corner, it’s…

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03Nov

Here’s why your Facebook page likes are declining – and how to fix it

Attention, marketers! If you’ve been watching the number of page likes on your Facebook Business Page, you might…

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20Oct

4 secrets to beat the Facebook algorithm and increase organic reach

Good morning to everyone except for Karen, the social media marketing client (and ‘can I speak to your…

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11Aug

4 tips to write captivating Instagram captions for standout posts

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? Well, not necessarily. Although Instagram is an image-first social media…

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06Jul

Facebook and Instagram ads: The what, the how and the why

Are you wondering, “How much do Facebook and Instagram ads cost?”, “Are they worth it?” or, “Should I…

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14Jun

Starting out in the workplace

So, you are fresh out school and not sure what you want to do to earn cash or…

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11Jun

3 principles for motivating today’s young workforce

There are an estimated 14 million and 24.5 million young South Africans who belong to the so-called millennial…

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09Jun

Facebook Analytics is going away – but there’s no need to panic

Attention all marketers, social media managers and those that work with social media analytics! As you’ve probably already…

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29Mar

How do I get my business on the first page of Google?

“Where should you bury something that you don’t want people to find?” The answer to that is, “On…

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24Mar

How to Use AR in your Marketing Strategy

With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic many brands had to look for new ways to reach their…

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11Feb

Top 5 social media content calendars to plan your content

Do you know what content you’re posting this Monday? How about two Mondays from now, Monday of next…

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02Feb

WhatsApp: stay, or leave?

Terence Steenkamp WhatsApp says not to worry about your personal data being shared with owner Facebook and third…

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13Jan

5 top tips to run successful Instagram giveaways

An Instagram giveaway is a powerful tool. Not only is a successful Instagram giveaway a fantastic way to…

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12Jan

RED Marketing Award from MEA Business Awards

RED Marketing, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, was established in 2003 by Daniel Calbacho. It originated as a…

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23Nov

Why Instagram engagement rate matters and how to calculate it

Can you believe that Instagram turned 10 last month? Since it was launched in October 2010, the app…

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04Nov

Why video is essential to your marketing plan

Trends in digital marketing come and go but one has found increased traction in an ever-changing online landscape:…

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28Oct

Good content counts

We’ve all heard the phrase “content is king”. It might have become somewhat of a cliched phrase but,…

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22Oct

Building a successful social media presence

Social media is indispensable to any business that wants to elevate its standing and attract more customers. So,…

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