20 Across | PR - Artist Management - Celebrity Publicity

Aqeelah Harron-Ally Influencer and content creator
“I’m currently in my fourth year of being represented by 20 Across, and I can’t imagine being managed by anyone else. Within a few short months after joining the agency, everything in my digital brand improved, from my public image, to bookings and the facilitation thereof.
The 20 Across team have always made me feel taken care of, like family, and they have always been fiercely and professionally in my corner.”
Graeme Richards TV presenter and MC
“20 Across has exceeded all my expectations! It’s difficult to quantify the value I see in my relationship with 20 Across as my management team… After 25 years of my holding leading industry positions on live TV and in premier productions, and having tried many partners in the role, 20 Across is the first and only agency that I have allowed to fully represent me professionally. Their knowledge of the sector is remarkable. Their relationship management far exceeds my own, and their employees’ level of professionalism is beyond reproach. I’m lucky to have them in my life and in my corner.”
Grant Hinds Gaming and tech guru
“It has been incredible working with 20 Across over the past few years. They have always delivered, even on requests that are totally unexpected. And because they’ve always gone above and beyond what traditional agencies have done, I’m sticking with them!”
Katlego Maboe TV personality, performer and MC
“Deciding to work with 20 Across was one of the best decisions I made for my career. Their dedication is unwavering and palpable – from their daily interactions with me to the feedback I receive from clients who liaise with them. They have helped me grow my brand substantially over the years and I’ve enjoyed the process every step of the way. I would recommend 20 Across to anyone and every one…in fact, I do!”
Lauren Bright Country Manager for Operation Smile South Africa
“We have been working with 20 Across for over two years and I can honestly say it has been an absolute pleasure to deal with such industry experts. They are passionate about what we do as a non-profit organisation, and constantly come up with creative campaign ideas and suggestions. They also manage our brand ambassadors and have helped us raise our brand awareness substantially. They ALWAYS go the extra mile; no request is too big or too small and they are totally solution driven. As a team they are organised, professional, passionate, and always operate with a sense of urgency. We consider ourselves very lucky to be working with them.”
Leonie Andereya General Manager of the Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
“Since RED is everything but usual, we needed a partner in crime: An agency that doesn’t think outside of the box but rather an agency that doesn’t see a box at all. 20 Across is that agency. It is a team of creative minds who have pushed even our boundaries to the next level, making the impossible sound just about right and turning the unusual into the new-normal. If you are ready for ‘different’, a ‘very personal professional’ and a ‘just get it done’ partnership with a PR agency, 20 Across will take you there. They do it for RED, and we have never looked back.”
Zoë Brown Radio and TV personality, content creator and MC
“I’ve loved and enjoyed every moment with 20 Across since day one. I joined the 20 Across family as my TV career started and they have done a fantastic job in helping me grow in ways I couldn’t have imagined possible. I feel valued and understood and have only experienced exceptional service and professionalism from the team. Thank you, 20 Across! You are powerhouses and extremely good at what you do. Thank you for always having my best interests at heart.”
Zola Nene Celebrity chef and content creator
“I have had the privilege of working with the 20 Across team for over four years now. The fact that I can work with a female powerhouse team who is loyal, moral, and always has my best interests at heart, is an absolute dream scenario. Together we have managed to stay on track in building a brand identity that I am so very proud of and that keeps growing from strength to strength. Thank you 20 Across for always putting your best foot forward and never compromising on ethics. I am forever proud to be part of this dream team!”

About

Founded in 2015 and based in Cape Town, 20 Across specialises in PR, artist management, event management as well as social media management.

With experience across a variety of lifestyle, entertainment, and corporate clients, 20 Across proudly represents some of South Africa’s top lifestyle and entertainment personalities and brands, as well as sought-after MCs, industry thought leaders, entertainers, influencers, content creators, and keynote speakers.

This is a no frills, no fuss and no BS agency that keeps its clients’ needs front and centre and prides itself on creative, efficient, and effective representation, execution, and communication – always.

Services we offer

Artist Management

Marketing Consultancy

Event Management

Media Drops Development

PR and Publicity

Social Media Management

Team

Fabrizia Degli Esposti (Director)

Winner of the 2018 Businesswomen’s Association – Cape Town Emerging Entrepreneur Award, I always dreamed of starting my own agency and in 2015 that became a reality when I founded 20 Across.

With over 17 years of experience in everything from public relations to digital marketing, brand marketing to event management; and let’s not forget artist management, I have the privilege of practicing what I love to do every day.

In my spare time I love everything and anything about Ancient Egypt, will binge watch a series in a day and love long walks along the promenade with my rather short-legged miniature dachshund called Domino. I end up carrying her most of the journey…

Lerato Maleswena (Senior Account Manager)

I’m an advocate of peace and consistent learning in every season, every environment and every chance given. I’m a creative with a heart for all things art, and you’ll find me living on the edge, chasing wisdom and sprinkling some PR fairy dust with the 20 Across team.

On a much crazier note, because I am right-brained after all, I am a spontaneous adventurist who also dabbles in photography. My other skills include swapping people’s limbs and removing pimples on images using PhotoShop, walking long-distances, befriending bouncers and speaking terrible French.

Although I only joined 20 Across in January 2018 I’m already very much part of the furniture…

Candice Burgess-Look (Senior Account Manager)

Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Candice. She loved bubble-gum milkshakes, bell bottoms and singing into her hairbrush. She grew up to be the most adored Hollywood actress, who married the very hunky Leonardo Di Caprio.

Okay, that’s a lie. She’s a PR guru who tells stories...as you can tell. What particularly interests me is the business media space, and when I am not busy cooking up magic for my clients, I can be found on stage performing. I just love creative expression. It is the excitement of storytelling, whether it be for a brand I believe in, or a character on stage, that gets me out of bed every day.

Clients

20 Across proudly represents some of South Africa’s top lifestyle and entertainment personalities and brands, as well as sought-after MCs, industry thought leaders, entertainers, influencers, content creators, and keynote speakers.