27 November 2009
	AQUAONLINE

Type of agency Digital Telephone (011) 750-7301 Website www.aquaonline.com Key person Brent Shahim, MD Ownership WPP (Int) 70%; Memeza QRX 30% Black equity 30% Accounts gained 4 Accounts lost 0 Clients 18 Staff 99 Biggest clients - MTN, Nokia, Standard Bank, Southern Sun, BMW The agency had a jump in size last year, from 74 staff to 99, to match business growth. Aquaonline won business from all four pitches it contended. Its status is also growing, with a raft of finalists in the Loeries, Bookmarks and global Lester Wunderman awards. Besides its Big Five, clients include Coca-Cola, Pick n Pay and Eastern Cape Tourism. The agency is also expanding its digital media division, where new business includes Land Rover and Caltex. There is added pride within Aquaonline at being recognised by Google - after achieving the Google Advertising Professionals Accreditation.