Attracting thousands of submissions annually from around the globe, the Business Impact Index recognizes the best-of-the-best. Our proprietary methodology developed in collaboration with WARC, the global authority on advertising and media effectiveness, compiles the rankings using finalist and winner data from the awards programs across the globe. Search by region or company type.
The MMA SMARTIES Business Impact Index is the first and only global modern marketing index that identifies, ranks and awards top agencies, advertisers (brand owner), brands and solution providers driving significant business impact.
| Rank | Brand | Industry | Region | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEP | Retail | Africa | 160.4 |
| 2 | Vodacom | Telecoms & Utilities | Africa | 100.2 |
| 3 | Standard Bank | Financial Services | Africa | 93.3 |
| 4 | CarSpa | Automotive | Africa | 80.2 |
| 4 | TFG Limited | Retail | Africa | 80.2 |
| 6 | Checkers | Retail | Africa | 80.1 |
| 6 | KFC | Retail | Africa | 80.1 |
| 8 | Suzuki | Automotive | Africa | 60.2 |
| 9 | Castle Lite | Alcoholic Drinks | Africa | 60.1 |
| 9 | DStv | Media & Publishing | Africa | 60.1 |
| 11 | Coca-Cola | Soft Drinks | Africa | 52.2 |
| 12 | Shoprite | Retail | Africa | 44.1 |
| 13 | Benny | Food | Africa | 40.1 |
| 13 | Cadbury | Food | Africa | 40.1 |
| 13 | Geewiz | Retail | Africa | 40.1 |
| 13 | Nando's | Retail | Africa | 40.1 |
| 13 | Paramount | Media & Publishing | Africa | 40.1 |
| 13 | Savanna | Alcoholic Drinks | Africa | 40.1 |
| 13 | Ultra Liquors | Retail | Africa | 40.1 |
| 13 | Xbox | Technology & Electronics | Africa | 40.1 |
| 21 | Heineken | Alcoholic Drinks | Africa | 36.1 |
| 22 | OMO | Household & Domestic | Africa | 32.1 |
| 23 | Dentsu | Business & Industrial | Africa | 32.0 |
| 23 | Fatti's & Moni's | Food | Africa | 32.0 |
| 23 | Tinkies | Food | Africa | 32.0 |
| 26 | Capitec Bank | Financial Services | Africa | 28.0 |
| 26 | KitKat | Food | Africa | 28.0 |
| 26 | SPAR | Retail | Africa | 28.0 |
| 29 | Fanta | Soft Drinks | Africa | 24.0 |
| 29 | Ford | Automotive | Africa | 24.0 |
| 29 | Reboost Energy | Soft Drinks | Africa | 24.0 |
| 32 | AXE | Toiletries & Cosmetics | Africa | 20.1 |
| 33 | Absa Bank | Financial Services | Africa | 20.0 |
| 33 | Anglo American | Business & Industrial | Africa | 20.0 |
| 33 | BMW | Automotive | Africa | 20.0 |
| 33 | Sasol | Telecoms & Utilities | Africa | 20.0 |
| 37 | Corona | Alcoholic Drinks | Africa | 16.0 |
| 37 | kykNET | Telecoms & Utilities | Africa | 16.0 |
| 37 | LUX | Toiletries & Cosmetics | Africa | 16.0 |
| 37 | Mzansi Magic | Telecoms & Utilities | Africa | 16.0 |
| 37 | Pepsodent | Toiletries & Cosmetics | Africa | 16.0 |
| 37 | RE/MAX | Business & Industrial | Africa | 16.0 |
| 43 | Amazon Prime Video | Media & Publishing | Africa | 12.0 |
| 43 | Colgate | Toiletries & Cosmetics | Africa | 12.0 |
| 43 | Sanlam | Financial Services | Africa | 12.0 |
| 43 | Spotify | Media & Publishing | Africa | 12.0 |
| 47 | Builders | Retail | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | Geisha | Toiletries & Cosmetics | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | John Deere | Financial Services | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | Jolly Jus | Food | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | Lifebuoy | Pharma & Healthcare | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | Makro | Retail | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | MTN | Telecoms & Utilities | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | Shield | Toiletries & Cosmetics | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | Unilever | Household & Domestic | Africa | 8.0 |
| 47 | Upstream | Technology & Electronics | Africa | 8.0 |
| 57 | Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change | Non-profit, public sector & education | Africa | 4.0 |
| 57 | Dove | Toiletries & Cosmetics | Africa | 4.0 |
| 57 | Technology & Electronics | Africa | 4.0 | |
| 57 | SA Rugby | Leisure & Entertainment | Africa | 4.0 |
| 57 | WPP Stream | Non-profit, public sector & education | Africa | 4.0 |
| 57 | YouTube | Media & Publishing | Africa | 4.0 |