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Where compliance meets performance.

We help brands show up everywhere customers are searching, from Google to ChatGPT. AI-powered GEO, AEO, SEO, and paid media, all fully GDPR compliant.

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About the agency

Built for the modern regulatory landscape

The name South32 comes from the 32nd parallel south, a latitude that circles the globe through every major emerging market. It represents our global reach and our belief that the best marketing navigates every direction, every platform, and every regulation with precision.

South32 Global Ltd is a London-based digital marketing agency that exists because most agencies treat compliance as an afterthought. We don't. Every campaign is built from the ground up to meet UK GDPR, PECR, and ICO guidelines, without sacrificing performance.

Under Director Harmeet Singh Gill, we've grown into a full-service agency with specialist AI capabilities including GEO, AEO, and AI-powered SEO that gets brands cited by ChatGPT and AI search engines. Twelve core services. Boutique attention. No ticket queues, just senior strategists who care about your brand.

Company No. 14668758 · London, England
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Harmeet Singh Gill

Director
"Outstanding marketing results and full regulatory compliance aren't opposing forces. They're the foundation of lasting brand trust."

Compliance isn't a constraint.
It's our competitive edge.

What we do

Twelve services, one standard

From AI search visibility to traditional SEO. Built on compliance, creativity, and measurable returns.
01 / NEW

GEO & AEO: AI Search Visibility

Generative Engine Optimisation and Answer Engine Optimisation. We get your brand cited by ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews, the new front page of search.

02

AI-Powered SEO

Traditional SEO supercharged with AI. Machine learning for keyword clustering, content gaps, and predictive ranking.

03

AI Analytics & Insights

Custom AI dashboards, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent reporting that turns data into decisions.

04

Digital Strategy

Bespoke frameworks aligning your digital presence with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

05

Content Creation

Brand-aligned content from thought leadership to social, built to engage and establish sector authority.

06

Traditional SEO

Data-driven strategies boosting organic visibility and driving qualified traffic across competitive landscapes.

07

Social Media

Strategic campaigns building community, amplifying brand voice, and converting followers into customers.

08

PPC & Paid Media

High-performance campaigns across Google, Meta, and LinkedIn. Precision targeting, continuous optimisation.

09

Email Marketing

GDPR and PECR-compliant email nurturing leads and driving conversions with impeccable consent practices.

10

E-commerce

Strategies driving product discovery, optimising the customer journey, and increasing order value.

11

Influencer Marketing

Authentic partnerships extending reach and building social proof, with full disclosure compliance.

12 / FLAGSHIP

Compliance & Ethical Marketing

Specialist ICO, UK GDPR, and PECR compliance auditing. The service that sets us apart from every agency globally. Most can't offer this. We built our practice around it.

What makes us different from every other agency

Global giants like WPP and Dentsu run massive operations. Boutique shops move fast but cut corners. We do neither.

01

ICO & GDPR Specialist

Compliance is our DNA. Specialist ICO, UK GDPR, and PECR expertise that global agencies simply don't offer.

02

AI-First Approach

GEO, AEO, and AI-powered analytics aren't add-ons. They're core to how we build every campaign.

03

Boutique Attention

No account managers, no queues. Senior strategists who know your brand and industry inside out.

04

Measurable ROI

Every campaign tracked against KPIs you actually care about. Revenue impact, not vanity metrics.

Client results

The numbers behind our compliance-first approach

+278%Organic traffic
Grupo Almeida / Mexico City

Bilingual digital strategy nearly quadruples organic traffic for Mexican real estate developer entering European markets.

12-month SEO and content programme across Spanish and English. 41 first-page rankings in target verticals, with GDPR-compliant lead capture driving 390+ qualified investor enquiries per quarter.

+163%Paid ROAS
Vida Saúde / São Paulo

Cross-border PPC campaigns more than double return on ad spend for Brazilian telehealth platform.

Precision-targeted Google Ads and Meta campaigns across 4 LATAM and 3 European markets. Full LGPD and GDPR consent tracking reduced CPA by 34% while scaling monthly ad spend from €8k to €52k.

+41%Qualified leads
DongSeo Corp / Seoul

Content-led SEO strategy drives sustained B2B pipeline growth for Korean industrial equipment manufacturer.

18 long-form English content pieces targeting procurement managers globally. Average position improved from 34 to 6 across 120+ commercial keywords, generating 68 qualified demo requests in 4 months.

What clients say

Words from the people we work with

"We interviewed six agencies before choosing South32. They were the only ones who could walk us through exactly how they handle data processing under GDPR. That gave our legal team the confidence to sign off."

CF
Carlos F.CMO, Grupo Almeida

"Our CPA dropped 34% in three months while we tripled our ad budget. Most agencies can't maintain efficiency at scale like that, especially across multiple jurisdictions with different privacy laws."

RM
Renata M.Head of Growth, Vida Saúde

"We needed an agency that understood B2B content for a non-English speaking brand. South32 built our entire English-language content strategy from scratch. 68 demo requests in four months speaks for itself."

JP
Ji-won P.VP Marketing, DongSeo Corp

"The compliance audit alone saved us from what would have been a very expensive ICO investigation. They found consent gaps we had no idea existed. Worth every penny."

EL
Erik L.Managing Partner, Lindqvist & Partners

"Our online configurator revenue went up 41% in the first quarter after launch. Their e-commerce team understood our market and built campaigns that actually resonated with South African buyers."

TN
Thandi N.Digital Director, Sunbird Motors

"I've worked with big network agencies and small freelancers. South32 is the sweet spot. Senior people who actually do the work, not just pitch it. Our SEO traffic doubled and we passed our ICO audit within six months."

JK
James K.Founder, Kensington Wellbeing
Selected work

Projects we're proud of

grupoalmeida.mx/analytics
Overview
Properties
Analytics
Organic Visitors
24,891
+312% vs last year
Conversions
1,847
+89% MoM
Compliance
98%
ICO Compliant
Traffic Growth (12 months)
Top page
/desarrollos-premium
Avg. Position
3.2 (was 47.8)
Full Digital Strategy / Mexico

Grupo Almeida

Bilingual SEO and content strategy for Mexico City real estate developer. +312% organic traffic, 1,847 conversions, EU expansion fully GDPR compliant.

vidasaude.com.br/marketing
Vida Saúde / All Campaigns
Active
ROAS
4.72x
+189% vs benchmark
Cost per Lead
€14.20
-62% reduction
Daily Spend vs Conversions
Campaign breakdown
Brand - DACH Region
5.1x
Non-Brand - UK/EU
3.8x
Retargeting - Global
6.2x
PPC & Paid Media / Brazil

Vida Saúde

Cross-border Google Ads and Meta campaigns across 7 markets. 4.72x ROAS, 62% CPA reduction, full LGPD and GDPR consent tracking.

search.google.com/search-console
DongSeo Corp / Keyword Rankings
Filter keywords...
Keyword
Pos.
Change
Volume
industrial automation equipment
1
+18
14,800
CNC machine manufacturer
2
+27
9,200
precision engineering solutions
3
+11
6,100
robotic welding systems
4
+34
3,800
smart factory equipment supplier
6
+22
7,400
SEO & Content / South Korea

DongSeo Corp

English-language SEO for Korean industrial manufacturer. 18 content pieces, average position improved from 34 to 6, 68 qualified demo requests in 4 months.

sunbirdmotors.co.za/admin/dashboard
Revenue Overview
Last 30 days
Revenue
R4.2M
Configurator Leads
1,847
Avg. Order
R428K
Sales by Channel
Organic 52%Paid 28%Social 14%Direct 6%
Top Products
SB-E200 Urban EV
Config #SB-E200
R489K
SB-X4 Crossover
Config #SB-X400
R612K
SB-Pro Charging Station
Accessory #SB-CHG
R18K
E-commerce / South Africa

Sunbird Motors

Online vehicle configurator and e-commerce strategy for Cape Town EV brand. R4.2M revenue, 1,847 configurator leads, 52% from organic.

south32global.com/audit/lindqvist-partners
GDPR Compliance Audit
Lindqvist & Partners LLP / Report #ML-2025-042
94%
Overall Score
3
Issues Found
AUDIT CHECKLIST
Cookie consent mechanism
Data processing agreements
Privacy policy (Article 13/14)
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Retention schedule documentation
Subject access request process
Lawful basis documentation
Compliance Audit / Sweden

Lindqvist & Partners

Full GDPR compliance audit for Stockholm law firm. 94% compliance score, 3 critical issues identified and resolved, ICO investigation prevented.

business.facebook.com/redeouro
Social Performance Overview
Reach
3.2M
+127% vs prior
Engagement
8.4%
+3.1pp vs prior
Followers
184K
Link Clicks
41.2K
Social Media / Nigeria

Rede Ouro Group

Social media strategy for Lagos-based conglomerate. 3.2M reach, 8.4% engagement rate, 184K followers grown organically across Instagram and LinkedIn.

mailchimp.com/reports/tanaka
Campaign Performance
Q4 Product Launch
Sent: 28,400
38.2%
Open rate
Monthly Newsletter
Sent: 31,200
41.7%
Open rate
Retention Flow
Automated
6.8%
Click rate
Email Marketing / Japan

Tanaka Industries

GDPR-compliant email marketing for Osaka manufacturing firm. 41.7% open rate, 6.8% click rate on automated retention flows, 28K+ subscriber base.

analytics.portodigital.pt/influencer
Influencer Campaign Tracker
@sofia.travels
340K followers
4.2% ER
@marco.digital
128K followers
6.1% ER
@lisbon.foodie
95K followers
7.8% ER
Total Reach
2.1M
Influencer Marketing / Portugal

Porto Digital

Influencer campaign for Lisbon tech company. 3 creators, 2.1M total reach, 7.8% peak engagement rate, full ASA disclosure compliance.

Get in touch

Ready to work together?

Whether you need AI search visibility, a compliance audit, or a full digital strategy, let's talk.

Emailhello@south32global.com
LocationLondon, England
CompanyNo. 14668758
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We're growing. Come build with us.

South32 is expanding across AI, compliance, and performance marketing. We're looking for sharp, curious people who want to do meaningful work at the intersection of technology and regulation.

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