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Behind the brands that play different
Southpaw is a specialist sport and culture agency, based in Johannesburg and part of independent creative group Slightly Dangerous Co., bringing together deep creative, communications, and commercial expertise in one of the world’s most powerful marketing categories.
Unorthodox by design
Our leadership team have decades of experience operating at the coalface of the South African sports industry – building deep networks, a raft of industry accolades, and a portfolio of standout work along the way. Southpaw was co-founded by Kieren Jacobsen and Jess Porter in October 2025.
What We Do
CREATIVE
Developing ideas that give brands something worth talking about, from insight and strategy through to world-class creative development, campaigns, and execution.
COMMUNICATIONS
A specialist communications team that plugs into your ecosystem, bringing together PR, media relations, talent and creator management and content to build and amplify stories.
COMMERCIAL
Helping brands and rights holders make more of their partnerships, from sponsorship strategy and negotiation through to contracting, activation and rights delivery.
Brands we've worked with
