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I'm

LERATO

TSOTETSI

I help brands transform from overlooked to unmissable by diagnosing what's holding them back, treating friction points & reconstructing their strategic foundation.
Who am I ⟡
⚲ Amsterdam/NL

I'm energised by untapped potential.
When I see a brand that could be doing so
much more, I can't help but be motivated to
steer them to see what's not working,
what's possible — and then give them the clarity & tools to make it real.

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my edge


CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
& FLUENCY

I stay on the pulse of how people behave and what moves them - now and next. 70+ markets, Europe-Africa dynamics, brand frameworks built for cultural resonance. Market nuance, not just marketing theory.

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i see what
others miss

Most marketers solve the wrong problem or optimize one touchpoint in isolation. I map the entire system - journey, messaging, positioning, execution - to spot friction points others miss.

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i bridge strategy
& execution

Most strategists audit and disappear. Most executors don't think strategically. I do both. You don't get a deck that sits in a folder. You get work that actually gets done.

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partner-centered LEADERSHIP:

I'm a sparring partner, not a deliverable machine. I push back when something doesn't add up and won't let you waste resources on tactics that don't match your strategy. Honest counsel, real results.

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PREVIOUSly at:
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CREDENTIALS

my process

Before You Hire Me

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connect

Whether you have a project in mind,  not sure which service you need, or just want to say hello, fill out the form and I'll get back to you within 48 hours. We have a quick 15-minute discovery call to see if we're a good fit & understand what you need. No commitment — just a conversation.

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consult

If we're a fit for each other.  I'll send you an intake form -to fill in before our consultation. This is a briefing template which it helps me understand your business, your challenge, and what you're hoping to achieve. Then we meet for a paid consultation (€100, credited toward your project if we proceed) to go through it together & dig deeper.

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prescribe

"Based on our consult, I'll send you a proposal outlining my diagnosis, recommended approach, scope, timeline & investment. Think of it as your prescription - what I recommend & what it costs. Once aligned, we move forward. If not, I'll tell you honestly & point you in the right direction.

my process

After You Hire Me

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Discover

I immerse myself in your world - understanding your goals, auditing what exists, researching your market & mapping where you stand. This phase uncovers what's working, what's broken & where the real opportunities lie.

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develop

I translate findings into strategy - whether that's a prioritized action plan, a complete brand framework, or targeted tactical fixes. Every recommendation is grounded in data & aligned to your specific goals.

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Deliver

You receive clear, actionable outputs - documented insights, strategic frameworks & a roadmap you can execute with confidence. Plus support to ensure your team understands & can implement everything.

brands

Awards

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Global Impact Awards Winner -2019
Most Committed Individual for Social Impact in the Social Impact Awards
Reckitt
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10/10 Media Industry Top Achiever - 2016
recipient of a  Bursary worth R100,000
MOST AWARDS
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Best Integrated Campaign - 2015
Highly Commended Award for Best Integrated Campaign
(Other Consumer Goods) for Microsoft #MakeItHappen
Advertising Media
Association
of South AfricA
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Under 30 & overachieving - 2015
Recognised as top Young talent in media agencies Across South Africa
THE MEDIA
ONLINE
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AMF Masters
Development Programme-2014
Recipient of Digital Marketing Bursary - AAA
Wag the Dog
Publishers
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TOP STUDENT - 2013
Media Management Specialisation Course
AAA
SCHOOL
OF ADVERTISING

pRESS

ten out of ten LERATO TSOTETSI

THE MEDIA REPORTER - July 2016

In April, we asked readers to tell us who they thought scored 10 out of 10 so we could celebrate our industry’s top achievers who consistently out-perform their colleagues. The criteria were that the person had to be between 25 and 35-years-old, and work either in a media agency or a media owner sales team. Meet Lerato Tsotetsi.

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LERATO TSOTETSI GETS 10/10

TMO REPORTER - SEPTEMBER 2016

Lerato Tsotetsi was named the winner of The Media Online/The Media magazine’s 10/10 competition. Her prize was presented at the recent MOST Awards, a bursary from Boston Media House valued at over R100,000. She spoke to Jason Goliath after the event about her career path thus far.

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Under 30 & overachieving

NIKKI TEMKIN  -  OCTOBER 2015

Who is making their name in media agencies across the country? Nikki Temkin tracked down some young, talented guns to understand why they excel and what makes them tick.

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Media agency young guns up and ready for it

GLENDA NEVIL  - MAY 2014

Who is making their name in media agencies across the country? Nikki Temkin tracked down some young, talented guns to understand why they excel and what makes them tick.

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Judges announced for AMASA Awards 2017

BIZCOMMUNITY  - September 2017

The AMASA Awards 2017, the Advertising Media Association of South Africa announced the judging panel for that year’s awards, which included Lerato Tsotetsi among esteemed industry professionals selected to serve as judges. The awards celebrate excellence and innovation in media and advertising campaigns across South Africa

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