Strategic Communications Agency
BROADSWORD
We Build Reputations|

20+ years of strategic communication for South Africa's most important organisations.

Est. 20+ years · 100% Woman-Owned
Who We Are

Built on Relationships.
Driven by Craft.

For over two decades, we've helped South Africa's most important organisations navigate complex communications challenges through unwavering strategic focus and premium creative execution. A boutique agency where one dedicated team owns your work — from first concept to final delivery.

Our Philosophy

"We don't just design it. We produce it. We deliver it. One team. Twenty years."

— Broadsword Communications

What We Do

End-to-End Communications

From strategy to production, we handle every aspect of your communications under one roof.

01
Brand & Identity
From logo to language — how the world sees you.
02
Creative & Design
Ideas that stop thumbs and turn heads.
03
Content & Editorial
Words that work as hard as your visuals.
04
Events
Making brands unforgettable.
05
Print & Production
20 years of flawless execution.
By the Numbers

Two Decades of Proof

20+
Years of Experience
2,000+
Projects Delivered
5
Service Pillars
100%
Woman-Owned
How We Work

What We Stand For

Craft Over Speed

We never rush the process. Every strategy, design, and piece of content is produced to the highest standard, ensuring it performs in the real world.

Relationships First

Our longest client relationships span two decades. We build trust through consistency, transparency, and shared success.

End-to-End Ownership

From initial concept all the way to final delivery, one dedicated team handles your project — ensuring uncompromised quality control.

Built to Endure

We ignore temporary trends in favour of timeless strategic principles. We create brands and communications that last.

Who You'll Work With

A Boutique Team. Two Decades of Craft.

Glynis Simpson
Managing Director

Three decades of hands-on experience in corporate publications and strategic communications. The primary point of contact for clients, immersed in annual reports, strategic plans, and financial advertising — with a deep background in graphic design, project management, and print production.

Samantha Johnston
Brand Specialist

Over 21 years across print production and, more recently, brand environments and large-scale event execution. A grounding in print built on the factory floor, now driving Broadsword's growth across strategy and sales — leading its evolution into a fully integrated brand experience partner.

Our Capabilities

Explore What We Do

01 · Brand & Identity

Brand & Identity

From logo to language — how the world sees you.

Your brand is more than a logo. It's every touchpoint, every word, every interaction. We build identity systems that are consistent, distinctive, and built to endure.

What we deliver
  • Brand strategy & positioning
  • Visual identity systems
  • Brand guidelines & governance
  • Corporate identity design
  • Brand audits & evolution
Brand & Identity work
02 · Creative & Design

Creative & Design

Ideas that stop thumbs and turn heads.

Great creative starts with understanding — your audience, your objectives, your competitive landscape. We conceptualise and art-direct campaigns, publications, and communications that don't just look beautiful — they work.

What we deliver
  • Campaign conceptualisation
  • Art direction
  • Advertising — financial, corporate, brand
  • Annual reports & corporate publishing
  • Presentation design & photography
Creative & Design work
03 · Content & Editorial

Content & Editorial

Words that work as hard as your visuals.

We understand the power of the written word. Our editorial team writes, edits, and produces content that communicates with clarity and purpose.

What we deliver
  • Copywriting & editorial
  • Corporate profiles & publications
  • Newsletter content & design
  • Magazine & publication design
  • Translation, editing & proofreading
Content & Editorial work
04 · Events

Events

Making brands unforgettable.

From large-scale corporate events to intimate brand experiences, we produce every banner, every touchpoint, every piece of branded material that brings the moment to life.

What we deliver
  • Event branding & production
  • Experiential design
  • Point-of-sale material
  • Large-format & environmental graphics
  • Branded merchandise & gifting
Events work
05 · Print & Production

Print & Production

20 years of flawless execution.

Print is where ideas become real. With strategic partnerships across South Africa's leading print houses, we manage the entire production process — from prepress to delivery.

What we deliver
  • Print management — litho, digital, web, large-format
  • Brochure & collateral production
  • Vehicle wraps & signage
  • Corporate gifts & promotional items
  • Distribution coordination
Print & Production work
Let's Work Together

Let's build something remarkable.

Start a conversation about your next project.

Glynis Simpson
Managing Director
glynis@broadsword.co.za +27 82 385 8079
Samantha Johnston
Brand Specialist
samantha@broadsword.co.za linkedin.com/company/broadsword-communications
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