For malls & venues

Turn your restrooms into revenue

Earworm runs discreet audio advertising in your restrooms, and shares the ad revenue with you. A new monthly income stream from space you already have.
Become a Partner
YOUR ESTIMATED REVENUE Estimate
R4 500 – R7 500 / mo
from ~88k hearing the ad · 3 of 9 slots filled
Advertiser slot priceR5 000
Annual revenueR54 000 – R90 000
Why partner with Earworm
Found money from space you already have
Your restrooms are some of the highest-dwell spots in the building. We turn that quiet attention into a revenue stream — and you keep full control.
Passive revenue
Earn an ongoing share of ad revenue every month, money from a space that earned nothing before.
Zero hassle
We handle the equipment, the upkeep and the advertisers. No staff time and no day-to-day involvement on your side.
Brand-safe control
You approve the categories and content that play. Nothing airs that doesn’t fit your venue.
Better experience
Subtle, well-produced audio adds a touch of polish, and can promote your own tenants and events too.
Revenue calculator
See what your restrooms could earn
Move the sliders to match your venue. These are illustrative estimates — we'll give you exact figures after a site visit.
Monthly footfall · who hear the ad 88k
15k200k
Ad slots filled (of 9) 3
19
Estimated figures. Slot price is tiered by the audience who hear the ad: under 20k → R1 000, 20–60k → R3 000, 60–150k → R5 000, 150k+ → R7 500. Your earnings are a share of what advertisers pay across the slots they fill, shown as a likely range. Final terms set per venue.
YOUR ESTIMATED REVENUE
R4 500 – R7 500 / mo
R54 000 – R90 000 per year
Advertiser slot priceR5 000
People who hear the ad / mo88k
Get my exact figures →
100+
Restrooms live
Across the Earworm network
1.2M
Monthly impressions
Heard by shoppers nationwide
14%
Avg restroom usage
Of total venue footfall
How partnering works
From handshake to payout
We handle the hardware, the advertisers and the upkeep. You approve, then earn.
Assess
Your venue is assessed and the restrooms mapped, with an earnings estimate based on footfall.
Install
Discreet speakers and occupancy sensors are fitted — a clean, quick installation with minimal disruption.
AD
Ads run
Advertisers book through Earworm. Brand-safe ads play to shoppers within their visit to the restroom.
You earn
Your share lands every month, with transparent reporting on plays and revenue.
Your own megaphone
From post to audio ad
Your centre already invests in social content. Earworm repurposes it into audio ads that reach shoppers inside the mall — at the exact moment they're on-site and ready to act.
Content you already have
Audio your shoppers hear
Foot traffic delivered
Events & exhibitions
Promote what’s happening now
Turn an existing event post into an audio ad — no new creative — and play it in restrooms to drive attendance while shoppers are on-site.
MALL OF THE SOUTH · GREAT INDIAN SHOPPING EXPO
Competitions & activations
Turn shoppers into participants
Awareness is the barrier to entry. A personal invitation heard in a quiet, attentive moment makes joining your competition effortless.
MALL OF THE SOUTH · WASTE TO ART
Tenant support
Strengthen your tenant mix
Redistribute shopper attention to stores that need visibility — turning restroom visits into discovery moments for overlooked tenants.
MALL OF THE SOUTH · 21 JUMP STREET
New openings
Build buzz before doors open
Coming-soon and opening-day campaigns cut through a busy mall — so shoppers leave knowing exactly what’s new and where to find it.
CENTURION MALL · TOTAL NINJA IS COMING
QR codes & the Earworm app
Elevate the shopper experience
QR signage in every restroom lets shoppers revisit the ads they heard and rate their visit — and your facilities team is alerted the moment something needs attention.
Scan to revisit any ad
A QR beside at the restroom exit lets shoppers replay the ad they heard and explore the brand.
Browse the latest ads
Shoppers can see every ad recently played in the restroom and tap through for more.
Turn a listen into a visit
Scanning opens the advertiser’s offer, product or store page — driving foot traffic to nearby stores.
Rate the restroom, alert your team
quick star rating and comment captures how the space is doing — and low ratings notify facilities staff instantly for a swift fix.
Beyond advertising
Capture real-time restroom feedback
Earworm doesn't just deliver ads — custom audio prompts invite shoppers to rate their restroom experience, giving you actionable feedback while they're still on-site.
  • Custom prompts ask shoppers to rate the restroom experience
  • Shoppers scan a QR code at the exit to rate instantly
  • Issues are flagged in real time and staff are alerted immediately
The prompt in the restroom sound like this:
"The toilets were very clean."
Shopper
"A tap is leaking on one side and soap is needed — overall it’s clean."
Shopper
"Great restroom, always clean and fresh."
Shopper
"Cleaning required — the restroom was dirty on arrival."
Shopper
What partners say
Venues that found new income

The Earworm restroom service at Mall of the South has been an incredibly valuable addition to our customer experience strategy. The ability to play targeted, real-time messaging within the restrooms allows us to engage directly with our shoppers in a highly effective and immediate way.

This platform not only enhances communication but also reinforces our commitment to maintaining exceptional cleaning and operational standards. By inviting customers to reflect on their experience in the moment, we are able to proactively address feedback, resolve concerns swiftly, and continuously improve our service offering.

It is truly rewarding to have a channel that enables meaningful, real-time interaction with our customers, while simultaneously strengthening transparency and trust. This has significantly elevated how we connect with and respond to our shoppers.

- Hester Smith, Centre Manager

Earworm has introduced a simple yet powerful way for us to connect with our customers in a space that is often overlooked. By turning restroom areas into an additional communication channel, we’re able to engage shoppers in a more direct and memorable way.

The real value lies in the immediacy—being able to share relevant messaging and gather feedback while customers are still in the centre gives us a clear advantage. It allows us to stay responsive, fine-tune our service offering, and ensure that our standards consistently meet expectations.

Since implementing Earworm, we’ve seen a positive shift in how we communicate with our shoppers. It has strengthened our ability to listen, respond, and enhance the overall experience in a way that feels both modern and customer-focused

- Wilna Savio, Centre Manager

At Atterbury Value Mart, Earworm has proven to be a valuable addition to our centre operations, not only as a communication tool but also as a source of practical insights. While its ability to engage shoppers in a direct and memorable way is appreciated, the platform has been particularly beneficial in helping us better understand customer flow within the centre.

In the absence of traditional foot count systems, Earworm provides us with an alternative lens on shopper movement and engagement patterns. This has enabled us to make more informed, data-driven decisions around operations, tenant support, and overall centre management.

Additionally, the real-time nature of the platform allows us to remain responsive to shopper sentiment and continuously refine our offering to better meet customer expectations.

Overall, Earworm contributes meaningfully to both our operational understanding and our ongoing efforts to enhance the shopper experience.

- Corné vd Walt-Nieman, Marketing Manager

FAQ
Venue questions, answered
What does it cost us?
It depends on the venue — arrangements can differ from mall to mall. Get in touch and we’ll walk you through the specifics for your site, alongside your earning potential, so you have the full picture.
How and when do we get paid?
You earn a share of revenue from ads that play in your venue, paid monthly, with transparent reporting on plays and earnings. Exact terms are agreed in your partnership.
Can we control what plays?
Yes. You approve the advertiser categories and can exclude anything that doesn’t fit your venue. You can also promote your own tenants and events
Is the equipment intrusive?
No. Speakers are discreet and the audio is subtle and well-produced. Occupancy sensors trigger ads only when someone is present, within the visit.
How does the QR feedback work?
QR signage in each restroom lets shoppers rate their visit and revisit the ads they heard. Low ratings or flagged issues alert your facilities team in real time, so problems get resolved fast.
How long until we go live?
Typically around two weeks from agreement — a site assessment, a quick install, then advertisers begin booking your venue.

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