Turn Left | LinkedIn Partners for Africa

We Saved the Best for Last: Celebrating Our Agency Services Team! As we wrap up the year, we couldn’t end our celebratory posts without shining a spotlight on the team that ensures our brand doesn’t just perform but looks incredible doing it. This just might be the best team at Turn Left (don’t tell the others 😉)! Meet the Dream Team: Marius Greeff – The powerhouse who heads the department with never-ending knowledge and a fantastic sense of humour. Marius constantly brings fresh plans and innovative ideas, keeping the agency services vibrant and fun. Samantha Olivier – Our brilliant Director of Operations by day and copywriter by night. Sam always steps in at just the right moment and lends a hand wherever needed. Zarina Thonger – The creative genius behind our visuals. As our graphic designer, Zarina’s stunning designs have been integral to the Turn Left rebranding. Her work never fails to impress! Sijabulile Ndebele – As our project manager, Sijabulile keeps the wheels turning by chasing clients and team members alike to ensure every project is delivered on time and at the highest standard. To this dynamic group: Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and the magic you bring to every project. You make Turn Left what it is! #TeamSpotlight #TurnLeft2024 #AgencyServices #CreativePowerhouse #ThankYou

Celebrating Our Incredible Sales Team! At Turn Left, we’re fortunate to have a phenomenal sales team driving success across both LinkedIn Talent Solutions (LTS) and LinkedIn Marketing Solutions (LMS). Their hard work and dedication keep the wheels turning. Let’s give a special shout-out to the stars of the show: John Bowles – Our Talent Lead, always ensuring the numbers add up perfectly. His side of humour keeps the office buzzing with laughter. Tyrone Pedregal – The Client Development Lead on the LTS side. A returning alumnus, his GIF game is second to none and keeps our chats lively and fun. Nelly Ndonye – Our Regional Director for Kenya, leading a team of phenomenal ladies while juggling her roles across LTS and LMS. A true multi-tasking pro! Marius Greeff – The ultimate Jack of All Trades, balancing creative services with contributions to both LTS and LMS. His versatility keeps us inspired and on track. Oh and dont forget, he is the first LinkedIn Certified Marketing Expert for Africa. Karla Partner – The Relationship Manager building strong bonds on the LMS side - in her words “Someone has to bring the money”. Her food platter setups are a work of art and loved by all! Sijabulile Ndebele – The admin guru making sure everything on the LMS side runs seamlessly and gets booked without a hitch. Stephanie Otolo – The Client Relationship Executive ensuring client queries are resolved and everyone leaves with a smile. This incredible team doesn’t just deliver results—they create an environment of collaboration, creativity and endless humour that makes Turn Left an amazing place to work. Here’s to all of you for making it happen! #TeamSpotlight #SalesTeam #TurnLeft #LTS #LMS #CelebratingSuccess

Tis the Season to Celebrate! 🎄 With Christmas just around the corner, we’re curious – how do you plan to enjoy the holiday season this year? 🎅✨ Whether you’re spending time with loved ones, jetting off to a new destination, indulging in festive treats, or giving back, we’d love to know!

What makes an ad truly effective? Creative brilliance (47%) and smart media strategies (38%) are the two biggest factors contributing to advertising performance. Here’s how the breakdown looks: > Creative: 47% — because great ideas grab attention and hearts. > Media: 38% — with factors like reach (22%), targeting (9%), recency (5%), and context (2%) making a difference. > Brand size matters too: 15% — but it’s not the whole story. At the end of the day, the magic happens when powerful storytelling meets the right media choices. When we get those two things right? That’s when campaigns truly shine. What do you think? Does this match what you’ve seen in your work? #AdvertisingEffectiveness #CreativeMatters #MediaStrategy #MarketingTips

A big shoutout to our amazing campaign managers! They’re the backbone of every campaign we manage, keeping everything on track while juggling creatives, reports, optimisations, and recommendations. Simply put, they make it all happen. Shaileen Davids positivity and warmth light up the CPT office every day. She’s the go-to for precision and organisation — Plus, she’s our unofficial lunch hero, ensuring Thursday orders always arrive on time—now that’s a skill worth celebrating! Nawhaal Fakir is not only a brilliant campaign manager but also our resident AI expert and creative spark. She’s quick to bring ideas to life with her sharp skills and keeps us all entertained with her humour and occasional bursts of song. Dorianne Tharratt attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile set her apart. She’s always ready to step in and help, no matter the challenge. Her thoughtful approach and strong work ethic make her an irreplaceable part of the team. Salome Njoroge is the calm in the chaos, steering campaigns with quiet confidence and a steady hand. Her passion for what she does shines through every day—and we can’t forget her love for her cats, which brings even more charm to the team. To Shay, Nawhaal, Dori, and Salome: Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and unwavering support. You are the driving force behind our success, and we’re so grateful to have you on the team! #EmployeeSpotlight #MarketingExperts #AdOps

Facing challenges in attracting scarce talent and communicating their values to prospective employees, The Shoprite Group of Companies embraced LinkedIn as a powerful solution. Through a clear and innovative strategy, they achieved remarkable results: ✅ Increased LinkedIn followers by 100,000 in just one year. ✅ Achieved a 28% higher success rate compared to traditional recruitment channels. ✅ Positioned themselves as a home for critical-skilled talent in South Africa. This journey highlights the power of leveraging owned platforms, authentic storytelling, and data-driven optimisation to engage talent effectively. Want to know more about the strategy and results? Check out the case study below. #EmployerBranding #LinkedInStrategy #TurnLeft #Shoprite

Investing in professional profile pictures isn't just about looking good—it's about making an impact! According to LinkedIn, profiles with professional photos receive up to 21x more views and 9x more connection requests. That’s why, for our International Arrivals 2024 team session in Cape Town, we booked a creative space at Little Big Productions. Our team brought their A-game in business attire, ready to shine for new profile pictures that truly represent their professional best. These photos will also feature in our social media content, reinforcing our commitment to authentic connections. How do you prepare for your professional profile updates? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Shoutout to the fabulous finance team—the trio making magic happen behind the scenes to keep our business thriving and on track. Verena Julius, our Finance Assistant, is the detail dynamo who ensures every cent is accounted for and the numbers always add up. Whether it’s wrangling receipts or balancing accounts, she’s the quiet hero who makes sure no loose end is left untied. Leading the charge is Celeste Blake, our Director of Finance. With her sharp eye for strategy and unmatched expertise, Celeste steers the financial ship, charting a course that ensures Turn Left stays ahead of the curve. From budgets to big-picture decisions, she’s the guiding force behind our steady growth. Then there’s Janine Johnson, our Finance Manager, who keeps the engine of our financial operations running smoothly. Balancing books, managing accounts, and ensuring everything aligns. To V, C, and JJ: Thank you for being the fierce, fabulous, and fearless team we rely on. You’re not only the reason Turn Left runs like a dream—you’re the reason we all get paid on time (and for that, we are eternally grateful)! #FinanceSquadGoals #TurnLeftTeam #MoneyMoves

In celebration of MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi reaching over 100,000 followers, we at Turn Left are excited to share this case study that highlights how the "Chief Extramile Officer" embodies his customer-first obsession. Through LinkedIn Live sessions, MTN subscribers were given the unique opportunity to engage directly with Charles and receive real-time feedback on their burning questions. Under the tagline “Going the Xtramile,” we helped MTN create a meaningful platform for customer interaction, showcasing their commitment to transparency and engagement. Learn more about how we went the #XtraMile with MTN and celebrated this milestone! #CustomerFirst #MTNSouthAfrica #LinkedInLive #InnovationInAction #100KFollowers

Shoutout to our Kenyan Queens! This powerhouse team has been the heart and soul of our Kenyan branch this year. From Salome Njoroge who’s behind every brilliant campaign, to Nelly Ndonye our fearless Regional Director, and Stephanie Otolo the glue that keeps our clients smiling—these ladies are unstoppable! Of course, the team got bigger with Brenda Mwawana joining the team a few months ago as an instrumental addition to client support and account management. We’re endlessly grateful for the magic you bring to TURNLEFT every single day. Sally, Nels, Steph & Brenda – Thank you for everything you do. Here’s to celebrating YOU and all your incredible achievements this year!