Petro Wagner

Blogger

Education: BA Humanities (US), MA Psychology (NWU)

Petro is a die-hard lover of words. She lives out this passion by speaking four languages, writing, often talking too much and always editing others’ grammar – even if only in her mind. During her university career, she won several academic awards – including many for achievements in languages.

She teaches Psychology at UNISA, is a fanatical traveller, happy wife and proud mother to two princesses. One of her favourite activities is sharing her knowledge and experience in easily digestible language – which is also her role on the team at EchoVine Communications.

Jean Young

Blogger

BA Communications and Psychology

Born and bred Capetonian, Jean has been writing all her life. This love of writing led to poetry, short stories, novels – and ultimately to advertising.

After surviving 21 years in this industry as a copywriter, she turned to run EnglishCopylines, her own writing business and, as a very valuable member of our team, also writes varied and often colourful blogs for EchoVine Communications. 

Her achievements include winning several writing competitions and the Grand Prix for the Sunday Times Ad of the Year. When not writing on request, Jean spends her spare time writing psychological thrillers, fantasy and books for African children.

She loves science, history, anything mysterious, good food, good friends, and anyone with a good sense of humour.

Esmé Brink

Partner & Communication Strategist

BA Communications Cum Laude (UNISA)
Copywriting for Online Marketing (UCT)
Digital Marketing (UCT)

As strategist, creative thinker and entrepreneur, Esmé drives and fosters a partnership approach when it comes to the vision and success of her clients and their individual brand journeys. She is a knowledge-hungry go-getter and forever looking for and finding ways to bring tailored digital and traditional communication solutions to a widely varying client base.

Charl Brink

Partner & Client Relations

Charl has a background in design and sales with loads of operational experience in managing various of his own businesses. He is a partner in the business and also responsible for our client relations. In addition he offers a direct sales component to some of our clients.

Annelie Fouché

Copywriter, Proof Reader, Editor

BA Communications (UJ)
E-Marketing Professional (SETA)
Copywriting (AAA School)

Annelie’s background includes a decade in working as a copywriter and account manager in the advertising sphere.

She is also a SETA-accredited E-Marketing Professional with keen insight into the principles of content marketing and the execution of digital strategies.

This gives her a robust foundation for writing and curating a wide variety of content for various platforms and industries (including websites, social media, blogs, newsletters, advertising campaigns, etc.)

Tisha Manhanga

Social Media

MBA in Corporate Strategy (Maastricht Business School, Netherlands)
Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Hospitality and Tourism

Tisha has more than 10 years’ working experience in account management, business development and customer service with a keen interested in digital marketing and corporate strategy. We welcome her on our team and look forward to exploring new avenues and opportunities for our clients with her niche input, in order to further align their communication strategies with their business goals.