PRESS OFFICE

LISTING

Welcome to the

Ecommerce Counsel Press Office

Ecommerce Counsel is a specialist marketplace agency helping brands launch, grow and sell profitably on Amazon and Takealot. One team, both platforms, a single strategy translated across each. Amazon SPN Certified and Verified Ads Partner; Takealot Seller Success Network member.

News

A book about what AI still can’t do comes from inside an agency that uses automation every day

Human Still Wins argues that trust, judgement, taste and courage become more valuable as AI makes competent execution easier to produce. Its author, Kara Fox, is chief of staff at Cape Town ecommerce agency Ecommerce Counsel, where automation is part of the day job. 24 Aug 2026 Read more

Ecommerce Counsel named to the Takealot Seller Success Network

Ecommerce Counsel, the Cape Town agency that runs Amazon and Takealot accounts for South African brands, has been named a vetted member of the Takealot Seller Success Network. 13 Aug 2026 Read more

Amazon Prime launches in South Africa; Ecommerce Counsel says brands must act by 9 June

Amazon launched Prime in South Africa on 3 June 2026 at R59 a month. The first Prime Day runs 23 to 29 June 2026. Deal submissions close on 9 June. 9 Jun 2026 Read more

The Ecommerce Counsel appointed to launch and manage Tiger Brands products on Amazon.co.za

The Ecommerce Counsel, a specialised Amazon agency, has been selected to launch and manage Tiger Brands’ product range on the newly opened Amazon.co.za marketplace. This partnership aims to enhance Tigers’ e-commerce offering as Amazon begins operations in South Africa. 9 Oct 2024 Read more