# Penquin Advertising agency · Orchards, Johannesburg · 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews · Scout Score 72.0/100 for Advertising & creative Penquin is an advertising agency based in Orchards, Johannesburg. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 24 reviews. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, social media and advertising. ## Facts - Google rating: 4.7 / 5 - Google reviews: 24 - Scout Score: 72.0 / 100 (Advertising & creative) - Category: Advertising agency - Address: 16 Louis Rd, Orchards, Johannesburg, 2192 - City: Johannesburg, Gauteng - Phone: +27118791900 - Website: [penquin.co.za](https://www.penquin.co.za/) - Map: [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11650380010523664215) - Google profile: Claimed by owner - Data collected: September 2026 ## Where Penquin ranks | Ranking | Scout Score | Position | Note | | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | | [Best digital marketing agencies in Johannesburg](https://www.agencyscout.co.za/agencies/johannesburg/digital-marketing.md) | 70.8 | #204 of 714 | Position 204 of 714 ranked | | [Best social media agencies in Johannesburg](https://www.agencyscout.co.za/agencies/johannesburg/social-media.md) | 69.7 | #177 of 488 | Position 177 of 488 ranked | | [Best advertising agencies in Johannesburg](https://www.agencyscout.co.za/agencies/johannesburg/advertising.md) | 72.0 | #134 of 695 | Position 134 of 695 ranked | Positions use the same Scout Score for every agency. [How the Scout Score works](https://www.agencyscout.co.za/methodology.md). ## Scout Score by service ### Digital marketing Scout Score **70.8**/100 · client satisfaction 60.1/70 · track record 6.1/10 · evidence 4.7/20. Evidence: service page 3.5/7 · case studies 1.2/7 · credentials 0.0/6. Scout’s notes: Ranks mainly on client reviews; evidence adds 4.7 of 20 points: a digital marketing page and 1 self-published case study. ### Social media Scout Score **69.7**/100 · client satisfaction 60.1/70 · track record 6.1/10 · evidence 3.5/20. Evidence: service page 3.5/7 · case studies 0.0/7 · credentials 0.0/6. Scout’s notes: Ranks mainly on client reviews; evidence adds 3.5 of 20 points: a social media page. No published case studies yet. ### Advertising & creative Scout Score **72.0**/100 · client satisfaction 60.1/70 · track record 6.1/10 · evidence 5.8/20. Evidence: service page 3.5/7 · case studies 2.3/7 · credentials 0.0/6. Scout’s notes: Ranks mainly on client reviews; evidence adds 5.8 of 20 points: a advertising page and 2 self-published case studies. ## Evidence on file 6 items on file, 0 verified against an independent source. Self-reported evidence was found on the agency’s own website and counts half until we verify it. - [Case study: Budget Insurance: Bill Blaster](https://www.penquin.co.za/our-work/budget-insurance-bill-blaster) (self-reported) - [Case study: Chasing the Fun: Suzuki x Griquas Brand Activation](https://www.penquin.co.za/our-work/chasing-the-fun) (self-reported) - [Case study: Xbox Festive Campaign](https://www.penquin.co.za/our-work/xbox-festive-campaign) (self-reported) - [Advertising & creative page](https://www.penquin.co.za/services-creative-design) (self-reported) - [Digital marketing page](https://www.penquin.co.za/services-digital-media) (self-reported) - [Social media page](https://www.penquin.co.za/services-social-media-management) (self-reported) ### Get verified Run Penquin? Evidence we verify against an independent source counts in full towards the Scout Score, twice what self-published evidence earns, and any verified evidence qualifies an agency to rank even without 3 Google reviews. Email us links we can check: - Partner status: your listing in the programme’s own directory (Google Premier Partner, Google Partner, Microsoft Advertising Partner, Meta Business Partner, TikTok Marketing Partner, Shopify Partner and HubSpot Partner). - Case studies: pages that name the client and a measurable result, with a client contact who can confirm it. - Service pages and awards: a dedicated page for each service you want to rank for, and the organiser’s listing for any award. 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