SERVICES /
WHAT WE
DO.

We Focus On Growing Businesses Online!

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, brands need more than visibility – they need to be the answer. At NineFiftyNine, we combine 20 years of digital marketing expertise with advanced AI-driven tactics to deliver Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), SEO, Paid Media, Content Marketing, and Digital Strategy that put your business ahead in both traditional search and AI-powered discovery. Our core team partners with niche specialists to deliver measurable, ROI-focused campaigns without unnecessary “Big Agency” overheads. From high-impact lead generation to long-term growth strategies, our “always-on” approach means 90% of our clients work with us for over five years. Ready to make your brand unmissable? Let’s Talk.

Do you want to run Google Search campaigns?

This is our speciality! We will conduct keyword research to ascertain what key terms drive traffic for your sector and the cost per clicks. We then create text ads that will appear when your keywords are triggered.

Be seen where it matters most!

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Do you want to run Google Display campaigns?

Increase your brand awareness and lead generation with Display Advertising and Remarketing. We select a targeted audience so your ads are seen by the right people!

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Do you want to run Google Shopping campaigns?

Shopping campaigns help you promote your products by giving users detailed information (product photo, description and price) about what you’re selling. You only pay when someone clicks on your ad.

A must for e-commerce sites!

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Do you want to run Social Media campaigns?

Having a social media presence has become a MUST in this day and age. Not only for credibility, but it is also a crucial ranking factor for Google. We look at your current strategy (if there is one) and your sector and will advise accordingly i.e. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Do you want to increase your site’s ranking?

Getting your site to rank higher increases visitors to your website and consequently brand awareness and leads. Content is key for a successful online strategy. We will devise a strategy on the best way forward.

We can help you get there!

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Do you want to understand your data?

Digital marketing is all about measuring your data and understanding it. We provide weekly dashboards and monthly reports which explains how your campaigns are doing. We provide a monthly report for SEO services which outlines how your site is performing.

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Do you want to reach your audience via email?

Do you want to reach prospects and customers? Or send regular newsletters and build a relationship with your database so that you are in the forefront of their minds when they do require your services? We will listen and devise an effective email marketing campaign.

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Not sure what service you need?

We will listen to your requirements and analyse your current online strategy and then advise on a Digital Strategy that will move you to the next level and where best to spend your marketing budget.

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Do you need the services of a Fractional CMO?

Need senior marketing leadership without the cost of a full-time salary? At NineFiftyNine, we offer fractional CMO support – giving you the strategic expertise of an experienced Chief Marketing Officer at a fraction of the cost. Fraser Black has been guiding 959’s long-standing clients in this role for years, helping to shape strategy and ensuring marketing teams execute with impact. You buy only the time you need, while still getting the insight, direction, and accountability that drive real results.

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WHY
CHOOSE
959?

We don’t pretend to be experts in everything – and that’s a good thing. As a boutique, data-driven consultancy, our focus is clear: helping you attract high-quality visitors, leads and genuine engagement that drive real business growth. We start by listening. Then we evaluate your current strategy, research your market, and deliver a clear, actionable plan to move your business forward. We’re plain-talking, results-focused, and allergic to marketing fluff. With us, what you see is truly what you get. Our agile team works with a select group of clients in non-competing niches – clients we can genuinely help. This means trust, transparency, and measurable results are at the heart of every relationship. It’s why many of our clients stay with us for years. We have proven expertise across a range of sectors worldwide, with deep experience in B2B, B2C, Tourism, Technology, Telecoms, Recruitment, eCommerce, Professional Services, and Finance.

For a Free, Zero-Obligations 30-Minute Consultation with our MD & Founder, Fraser Black, who is a Digital Marketing expert…

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OUR
EXPERIENCE.

The core team is Fraser Black and Monique van der Linden. Collectively, we have over three decades of marketing and digital marketing experience. Fraser is ex Ogilvy, JWT and also established an award-winning digital design agency in London that’s still going strong today. Monique joined 959 recently and brings a wealth of Paid Media and Digital Marketing experience. This partnership is a great combination of experience, ideas and insights.

  • Look at benchmarks that pertain to your sector and niche
  • Competitor Analysis – important to know what core competitors are ‘smashing’ it or not…
  • Evaluate Current Strategy – we want to understand your pains and problems, as well as strengths so that we can make grounded recommendations based on data and insights
  • Tailor a Strategy Proposal to what you need and what you can afford!
  • We support you throughout our relationship and continually communicate

We aim to be transparent at every step so we will:

  • Provide time-scales for each stage
  • Input i.e. what information is needed at each stage (clear comms with you as to what we require to perform our side of the deal)
  • Agree the definition of done i.e. what the result of work will be at each stage
  • Clear comms all the way. We are always happy to answer any queries you may have
  • We know that price matters, especially now, so we provide a clear pricing model/ structure which we are happy to talk you though

Here is what it’s like to work with us long term:

  • We agree the key check-in points we have for communication e.g. weekly calls, monthly meetings and forward-focused quarterly business reviews etc.
  • We provide snapshots of campaigns via weekly or monthly dashboards as well as monthly reports which include insights and analysis
  • At no point in our journey together, will you not be informed of progress and how we are doing

Now ask yourself, are we the Digital Consultancy that you need?

If you feel we are… Let’s start talking so that we can help you!

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MEET
THE TEAM.

We’re a New Breed of Digital Marketers — Human-First, AI-Second

At NineFiftyNine, we believe the best marketing starts with people. Our strategies are driven by a deep understanding of human behaviour, needs, and motivations – with AI as the powerful tool that helps us scale, refine, and deliver even greater results.

With decades of combined experience, our team knows how to attract the right visitors and turn them into loyal customers and advocates for your brand. We specialise in Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) to ensure your business is visible not just in traditional search, but also in the emerging world of AI-driven search results.

From search engines to social media to new advertising channels, nothing is off-limits to us. Most of our clients have been with us for over five years, because we deliver consistent performance, clear value, and genuine care for their success.

Meet the team that will move the needle on your digital marketing – with strategy, precision, and a human touch.

Fraser Black

Fraser Black

MD & Founder

Fraser is a classically-trained, agency-side digital marketer with 22 years’ experience derived from a variety of agencies in both South Africa and the UK. Fraser has traditional and digital marketing experience which allows him to provide a 360° approach to 959’s clients. In his spare time, Fraser enjoys adventure biking in the mountains of the Cape Province, cooking, visiting wine estates, travelling and being a dad to his daughter, Tallulah.

Monique Vanderlinden

Monique Vanderlinden

Paid Media Analyst

Monique serves our team as Digital Marketing Specialist and Paid Media Analyst. Monique is experienced in cross-industry, global Paid Media, offering unparalleled expertise and holistic strategy. Her skillset balances creativity and analytical, including planning, implementing, executing, analysing, and optimising campaigns. When she is not digging into analytics, she avails her skills to assist NPOs and practices mindfulness in nature (preferably with her two dogs).
Lisa Roberts

Lisa Roberts

Designer, Copywriter & Social Media Specialist

Lisa is an interdisciplinary creative and provides Design. Copywriting and Social Media Campaign and Community Support to our clients. Lisa has a degree in Fine Art and can be found creating beautiful artworks in her studio when not keeping clients happy.

Katherine Emsly

Katherine Emsley

Senior Designer

Katherine graduated in 2003 from the AAA School of Advertising, with a major in Art Direction. After traveling abroad for a number of years, Katherine settled back in South Africa and has worked with brands in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Greece. As a traditionalist, Katherine subscribes to the mantra “less is more,” taking her design cues from Bauhaus and Minimalism. In her free time, she writes flash fiction, illustrates, and is busy producing a podcast with a cohost, exploring human nature.

Thuli Khumalo

Thuli Khumalo

Project / Community Manager

Thuli has over 9 years’ experience in digital and social media marketing, content creation, social media copy and community management. Thuli is a passionate and proud South African who is interested in politics, social advocacy and youth empowerment.

Thuli has a Diploma in Advertising Management and has worked alongside Fraser since 2016.

HAPPY CLIENTS.

“959 are proactive and knowledgeable. It’s been enjoyable working with them.”

Tait Pollack, Head of e-Commerce, Angling Direct.co.uk

“959 are a passionate team of astute professionals who will add value to any business that they get involved in.”

Stuart Lee, Freeform Stretch Tents and Canopies

“959’s capabilities and expertise are outstanding. They have smart people who work with your company, giving the strategic as well as tactical counsel that makes the online, SEO and interactive advertising campaign planning and implementation process transparent, fun and successful.”

George Golding, CEO & Co-Founder, Euphoria Telecom

“As an e-Commerce business, SEM was absolutely key to our launch. 959 has been with us from the start and guided us through this very specialised area of our business. They have continued to support us through our many phases of growth and continue to play a key part in our online presence, sales and customer acquisition strategies.”

Nick Wallander, Co-Founder, Bloomable.co.za

“959 has provided Southern Destinations with various Digital and Search Engine Marketing support for the last 9 years. 959 has significant experience in digital and web development and we enjoy having them as a part of our marketing team.”

Vanessa Ratcliffe, CEO & Owner, Southern Destinations

“959 helped us launch AfricanSafaris.com in 2011 and continues to support us with our digital marketing requirements across SEO, PPC, Conversion Rate Optimisation & UX. Fraser is not your typical agency type… He thinks like a site owner/ entrepreneur and helps us to build and exploit our web assets for profit. Fraser is reliable, experienced and has a solid knowledge of digital marketing within the travel sector. We enjoy working with him and his team at 959.”

Neil Ratcliffe, CEO & Owner, AfricanSafaris.com

“Working with the 959 team has been an absolute pleasure. They take a very thorough, methodical approach to everything they do and have been instrumental in growing our online sales. Nikki and Fraser understood the needs of the business and through their knowledge and experience recommended the right solutions.”

Vanessa Allan, Marketing Manager, Mobelli

“Nine Fifty Nine – what a great marketing agency. We have been making use of their services for the last couple of years and their expertise in marketing, especially with Google, has seen a huge return on investment. A very friendly team that I would highly recommend.”

Lindsay Cowan, CEO, Acuity Consultants

“Fraser and Nikki are highly knowledgeable and easy to work with. Nine Fifty Nine is a great partner and resource for any business that is looking to establish and grow a strong digital presence.”

Lauren Pybus, National Marketing Manager, Euphoria Telecom

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LET’S
TALK.

33 Chestnut Drive
Hout Bay
Cape Town
7806
South Africa

[email protected]

(+27) 87 2300 408

www.ninefiftynine.net

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