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ABOUT US

Born in 2013, 9 Yard Marketing was founded by Kim Whalley, bringing over 18 years of activation expertise. Built to go the whole 9 yards, every brand, every time.

  • 18 + Years Experience

  • 500+ Successful Activations

  • 99% Client Retention Rate

  • 500+ Promoters

  • National Footprint

OUR SERVICES

From concept to implementation, we deliver seamless brand activations with precision and attention to detail. A one-stop solution for strategy, production, staffing, and logistics.

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Campaign concepts and design aligned to your clients objectives. Ideas that look great, stay on brand, and drive real engagement. From concept to consumer, we create activations that deliver.

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Custom elements built to spec. From staffing and logistics to on-site coordination, we handle end-to-end delivery. It’s our attention to detail that sets us apart.

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Trained brand ambassadors and event teams who engage and represent your brand with confidence, authenticity and passion.

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No limits. No excuses. If you need it, we make it happen.

OUR OFFERING

All your activation needs. One partner. Maximum impact.

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STAFFING

9 Yard Marketing in-store activation with a promoter assisting shoppers.

IN-STORE

9 Yard Marketing wholesale promotional booth at a trade event.

WHOLESALE

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BRAND MASCOTS

9 Yard Marketing campus activation with promoters interacting with students.

CAMPUS

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EVENTS

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EXPO'S

9 Yard Marketing product launch event with branded backdrop and balloons.

PRODUCT LAUNCHES

9 Yard Marketing mall activation kiosk and sampling setup.

MALL ACTIVATIONS

9 Yard Marketing custom show stand structure at an outdoor event.

SHOW STANDS

9 Yard Marketing custom branded gifting items prepared for clients.

CUSTOM GIFTING

9 Yard Marketing custom gift box and trade presenter packaging.

CURATED BOXES

9 Yard Marketing branded merchandise at an event.

BRANDED MERCHANDISE

9 Yard Marketing printed POS materials and design collateral on display.

PRINT AND DESIGN

9 Yard Marketing event décor with floral arrangements and branded signage.

DECOR AND FLORALS

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OOH SAMPLING

OUR CLIENTS

We’re trusted by leading brands across industries. From global giants to local innovators. Creating campaigns that connect, engage, and deliver real results.

CONTACT US

Transforming ideas into impact and activations into unforgettable experiences.


Location
Location
Durban:
Unit 10, Foundry Park, 18 Tottum Road, Cornubia Industrial Area

Johannesburg:
Unit 2, Eastgate Business Park, Marlboro

Cape Town:
2 Brooke Street, Claremont

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WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Join our dynamic team.


  • Exposure: Work on some of the best creative brand campaigns.

  • Training and Growth: Learn skills that will set you up for success.

  • Team Vibe: Work with like-minded people and have fun.

  • Make extra cash.

  • Safe and structured.

Join Our Team