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⟶ CAPE TOWN · LONDON · AMSTERDAM · EST. 2021

WE ARE
Hotseat. — strategy-led digital agency for brands that refuse to stand still.

We work in the shadows, so you remain in the limelight.

A strategy-led digital agency for brands operating in fast-moving environments.

00WHO WE ARE

A strategy-led digital agency for brands that refuse to stand still.

We bring together senior specialists across strategy, content, development and performance to deliver end-to-end digital solutions that actually move the needle.

We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, combining creative thinking, technical execution, and commercial accountability.

※ Backed by a global network of photographers, filmmakers and specialists.

00WHAT WE DO

An end-to-end digital offering,
designed to scale with you.

  • 01→

    Strategy

    We design strategies that connect brand, audience, and performance.

    • ◆Brand & positioning
    • ◆Channel & content strategy
    • ◆Audience & segmentation
    • ◆Measurement frameworks
  • 02→

    Platforms & Dev

    Custom builds, Shopify storefronts and platforms that perform.

    • ◆Custom Shopify
    • ◆Headless commerce
    • ◆Web platforms
    • ◆Optimisation & ops
  • 03→

    Production

    End-to-end content production built for digital channels and real-world impact.

    • ◆Photography
    • ◆Video & film
    • ◆Motion & animation
    • ◆Content systems
    PARTNER — DOOR54 ↗
  • 04→

    Social Media

    We manage social platforms as living brand environments, not posting calendars.

    • ◆Always-on content
    • ◆Community management
    • ◆Platform-native creative
    • ◆TikTok specialism
  • 05→

    Paid Media

    Precision-targeted campaigns that turn spend into measurable growth.

    • ◆Meta & Google ads
    • ◆Programmatic
    • ◆Retargeting
    • ◆Attribution & reporting
  • 06→

    SEO

    Technical and content-driven visibility that compounds over time.

    • ◆Technical audits
    • ◆Content optimisation
    • ◆Authority building
    • ◆Local & international SEO
  • 07→

    PR

    PR developed as a strategic layer within the broader marketing ecosystem.

    • ◆Story development
    • ◆Press & media relations
    • ◆Crisis & reputation
    • ◆Executive profiling
  • 08→

    Influencers

    Partnerships with creators who actually move your audience to act.

    • ◆Talent sourcing
    • ◆Campaign management
    • ◆Content co-creation
    • ◆Performance tracking
  • 09→

    Event Strategy

    From concept to coverage — events built to earn attention and drive outcomes.

    • ◆Concept & planning
    • ◆On-site content capture
    • ◆Live coverage
    • ◆Post-event amplification
  • 10→

    AI Automation

    Connecting the dots so insight, creative and performance work as one system.

    • ◆AI-assisted workflows
    • ◆Automation & tooling
    • ◆Reporting & dashboards
    • ◆Predictive analysis
    PARTNER — SIDEKWEST ↗
00SELECTED WORK

Things we've built. Numbers we like.

A selection of recent campaigns, platforms and live moments — built across strategy, content and performance.

2026 to date

26

campaigns

12

dev projects

8

content productions

— OUR PHILOSOPHY

"Digital never stands still, and neither do we."

Brands today operate in constantly shifting environments. Platforms evolve, behaviour changes, expectations move faster than most organisations can. Our philosophy is simple: stay adaptive, stay accountable, stay relentlessly focused on outcomes.

00THE PEOPLE IN THE HOTSEAT

All the right tools,
experts in their field.

— LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

Dane, Founder at Hotseat

Dane

Founder

Claudia, Key Accounts at Hotseat

Claudia

Key Accounts

Michelle, Head of Strategy at Hotseat

Michelle

Head of Strategy

Mishka, Digital Manager at Hotseat

Mishka

Digital Manager

— CONTENT & CREATIVE EXECUTION

Maxine, Head of Design at Hotseat

Maxine

Head of Design

Thando, Copywriter at Hotseat

Thando

Copywriter

Kerry, Social Media at Hotseat

Kerry

Social Media

Nicole, TikTok at Hotseat

Nicole

TikTok

Anja, Graphic Designer at Hotseat

Anja

Graphic Designer

Megan, Copywriter at Hotseat

Megan

Copywriter

— TECHNICAL & GROWTH SPECIALISTS

Craig, Head of Paid media at Hotseat

Craig

Head of Paid media

Brad, Head of Development at Hotseat

Brad

Head of Development

Nyiko, SEO Specialist at Hotseat

Nyiko

SEO Specialist

— TRUSTED BY BRANDS WHO REFUSE TO BE BORING

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120+ CAMPAIGNS · 40M+ IMPRESSIONS · 15 INDUSTRIES · 8+ YEARS DRIVING GROWTH ·
00OFF THE RACK

The Hotseat Wardrobe.

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00GET IN THE HOTSEAT

Join us in
the hotseat.

— OR DIRECTLY

claudia@hotseat.agencywww.hotseat.agency ↗