B Corp Certified Company | For organisations that care about people and planet | Cape Town & London

Our services

A world-class design, digital marketing, video and web agency

The Ethical Agency (TEA) is a global agency headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with offices in the United Kingdom. We collaborate with organisations in 25 countries that care about people and planet.

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Over 125+ years of combined digital experience

Our expert designers, digital marketers, filmmakers and web developers deliver creative and digital solutions across multiple sectors – from sustainability, finance, health, education, youth development, FMCG and more… We partner with governments, NGOs, universities, corporations, social enterprises and ethical businesses that share our commitment to positive impact.

 

Our expertise

Sustainable design, web, video & digital marketing services

Impactful visual assets for a range of marketing mediums.

TEA is an award-winning print and digital design agency for organisations that care about people and planet. Our professional in-house graphic design team will artfully transform your vision into world-class visual experiences aligned with your organisation’s goals and requirements.

Whether you require innovative branding, impactful reports and publications, a professional website, or conversion-optimised marketing collateral, our bespoke design solutions confidently deliver on time and to the highest level of excellence as standard.

Our services include:

  • Brand development, including logos and brand guidelines, publication design
  • Social media, infographics, illustration and newsletter content design
  • Marketing design, including packaging, banners, posters and exhibition materials
  • Website and UX design

Every project is delivered to the highest professional standard: on time, on brief, and with sustainability in mind.

Fast, clean, functional, modern websites that deliver results.

TEA is a professional WordPress website development agency specialising in WordPress website design and development. Every site we build is technically sound, secure, and optimised for user experience (UX), SEO, AI search engines and performance.

Our process starts with detailed scoping, wireframing and UX design, ensuring complete alignment between design, content, and functionality before development begins. We build responsive websites that perform seamlessly across devices, reducing load times and carbon footprints while improving accessibility.

The Ethical Agency is the only organisation in Africa recognised by the Green Web Foundation as providing 100% renewable energy-powered website hosting. In addition, we provide ongoing content and technical support, as well as WordPress website maintenance to keep your site secure, up-to-date, and performing optimally. 

Our website development services include:

  • Scoping and website architecture development
  •  Wireframing and UX/UI design 
  • WordPress website design and development
  • 100% renewable energy-powered website hosting
  • Monthly website maintenance, content and technical support
  • SEO, analytics, and GDPR/POPIA setup WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance
  • Email, CRM and SMTP integration
  • WordPress and Elementor training

Every website we develop reflects our commitment to sustainability and professional excellence; it is built to perform beautifully while reducing its impact on the planet.

Helping you cut through the clutter with high-impact design and meaningful engagement.

TEA delivers full-service digital marketing for impact-driven, sustainably minded organisations. We create compelling campaigns that amplify your brand, engage your audience(s), and drive measurable results.

Our approach combines creative design with data-driven strategy, covering everything from social media and email marketing to Google Ads, paid media, SEO, influencer marketing and website optimisation. We continuously track and analyse performance to improve engagement, conversions, and ROI.

We work with sustainability-minded organisations to ensure all marketing efforts are efficient, ethical, and aligned with your values, while maintaining your brand’s visibility and relevance across all digital platforms.

Our services include:

  • Digital marketing strategies
  • Social media marketing and management
  • Paid social media advertising
  • Email marketing and newsletters
  • Google Ads strategy and management
  • SEO strategy, content creation, and optimisation
  • Influencer marketing
  • Content creation
  • Analytics, reporting, and conversion rate optimisation
  • Video and animation production and digital asset creation

Every campaign we run reflects our commitment to high-quality work and sustainable practices, helping your organisation grow while supporting people and the planet.

High-quality video and animation for organisations.

TEA produces high-quality video and animation for organisations that want to communicate complex ideas with clarity and emotional impact. From short-form social content to full-length documentaries, we craft stories that connect people to your mission and message.

Our team manages the full production process – from concept development and scripting to filming, motion graphics and editing – ensuring a seamless creative experience. We balance aesthetics with strategy to create visual content that enhances engagement, understanding and trust.

We collaborate with sustainably minded brands, NGOs and institutions to ensure every production is efficient, ethical and purposeful – minimising waste and maximising impact.

Our services include:

  • Concept development and storyboarding
  • Scriptwriting and creative direction
  • Filming and post-production
  • 2D and 3D animation
  • Motion graphics and explainer videos
  • Aerial and drone footage
  • Video editing and sound design

Every production we create reflects our commitment to quality, creativity, and sustainability, amplifying your message and inspiring positive change.

Award-winning publication design that turns complex data into compelling narratives.

High-Authority Impact Reporting

From investor-grade annual reports to ESG frameworks and sustainability communications – we design impact documents that build credibility and meet compliance standards. TEA specialises in report and publication design that helps organisations communicate results, impact, and progress with clarity and purpose.

Our experienced design team creates structured, accessible, and visually engaging reports that transform data and insights into meaningful stories. From annual reports, ESG reports and impact reports to research publications, we ensure every publication reflects your brand identity and values while meeting international design and accessibility standards.

Our services include:

  • Annual report design
  • Impact report design
  • ESG & sustainability report design
  • Research and technical publication design
  • Data visualisation and infographic design
  • Digital and interactive report design

Each project is carefully crafted for clarity, accuracy, and audience engagement, designed to perform seamlessly in both print and digital formats, and is ready to be indexed, read, and understood by both humans and AI. 

Effective digital marketing campaigns require a powerful digital strategy. We can help you achieve this by performing a comprehensive assessment of your business objectives and requirements, formulating the best possible strategy to reach them.

Get in touch with us today to chat to one of our digital marketing experts and discover how we can best position your brand online for sustainable growth

Many organisations have achieved tangible success with Google Ads, and we can help you achieve the same. We’ll help drive revenue by creating, managing, and optimising successful Google Ads campaigns that target relevant audiences who are seeking out your services or content.

With our expert Google Ads management services, you can expect to achieve the following benefits:

  • Increased revenue and sales: Our campaigns are designed to target potential users who are searching for products or services like yours, resulting in increased sales and revenue
  • New customers: By utilising Google’s vast network, we can help you reach new audiences and expand your user base
  • Lead generation: Our campaigns focus on generating leads for your organisation, who we can help convert into customers
  • Increased website traffic: By displaying your ads on relevant Google search pages and websites, we can drive more traffic to your website and increase your online visibility
  • Enhanced brand awareness: Our campaigns are designed to increase your brand’s visibility and reach, resulting in improved brand awareness

Get in touch with us today to help new audiences better find you on Google’s networks, attract more visitors, and boost your revenue.

As SEO specialists, we use customer persona’s to design and implement a content strategy that drives high quality traffic to your website, bolsters domain authority in your industry and ranks your website higher on Google’s SERP for search terms related to your service or product. 

Keeping your website consistently updated with new, relevant and useful SEO optimised content is the most effective way to gain authority in your industry while generating quality leads through your website  – our top SEO services include: 

  • Keyword research: Understanding which keywords are most likely to produce the best results for you)
  • Competitor analysis: Analysing important keywords and topics your competitors rank for to boost your website SEO
  • Persona mapping: Using keyword search analytics to evaluate and create profiles of your ideal client or customer 
  • SEO content writing: Strategically written and structured website content
  • Link building: Building internal links within your sites and external links (from other websites to your website) 
  • Website optimisation: Implementing a variety of technical settings specific to SEO)

Get in touch with us today to find out we use SEO to generate higher quality leads and boost your revenue.

True to their brand, their work ethic and professionalism will keep me returning. They have come through for me on various projects we’ve worked on together. Not only do they always bring passion and support to the project, but they always bring their A-game to creativity. Highly recommended!
Lerato Balendran
Lerato Balendran
Head of Communications, Centre for Environmental Rights
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Providing fit-for-purpose digital marketing services

We offer a range of digital marketing solutions, including strategy, video production, search engine optimisation (SEO), email marketing, pay-per-click advertising (media buying on search engines and social media), social media content creation and management, influencer marketing, graphic design and copywriting.

If you require any of these services specifically, feel free to get in touch—we’d be happy to discuss your needs.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Although the terms ‘logo’ and ‘brand’ are often used interchangeably, they are distinct concepts. A logo is a symbol or visual representation, whereas a brand is an organisation’s emotional and conceptual identity. A logo is a tool for recognition, while a brand is what people think and feel about the organisation as a whole

Yes, our specialities are impact report design, as well as ESG & sustainability reports.

Yes, we manage both website hosting (powered by 100% renewable energy) and domain name registration for our clients. We are also specialists in website maintenance, currently maintaining over 50 websites. Our maintenance services include regular security updates, backups, SEO monitoring, and detailed reporting to ensure your site performs optimally.

While every website project is unique, we typically deliver straightforward builds within 3-6 weeks and more complex, bespoke projects within 6-12 weeks, provided all content is finalised and supplied upfront. These timeframes can vary based on your specific requirements and project complexity.

We provide end-to-end social media management to amplify your brand and drive website traffic. Our services include:
Content creation and ghostwriting: engaging, consistent posts tailored to your voice.
Paid social campaigns: targeted ads to reach new audiences.
Community management: timely engagement to build trust.
Analytics: data-driven reporting to refine performance.

Successful video production relies on meticulous production planning. Our team manages the full production process – from concept development and scripting to filming, motion graphics and editing – ensuring a seamless creative experience.

Although our headquarters are based in Cape Town and London, we currently service organisations in 17 countries worldwide. We are adept at working across multiple time zones and will guide you through the process via email, cloud-based solutions, virtual meetings, or face-to-face meetings.

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