Creative Director

Hlopho Lerata, a graduate of AAA School of Advertising, Hlopho has an extensive career in the practice of branding, strategic designing and communication strategy.

He has been involved in both design and account management, on international and local blue chip accounts such as, UNISA, Nestle, South African Tourism, National Ports Authority, Total SA, Adcock Ingram and Gallo Music. His experience with said accounts have stimulated his love for brands, communication, conceptual skills and strategic thinking.

Hlopho has also been involved in varied business and brand development projects and was one of the project managers of one of the top three biggest branding initiatives on the continent: TheTransnet limited re-brand.

His work experience also includes being the key account executive on the South African Tourism Account, working extensively on the India, Asia, USA and Business Tourism Portfolios.

A preacher and specialist in the practice of personal branding, Hlopho believes that the only way to make sure companies’ brand develops, is if every individual within the company become brands themselves.

Business Director

Mosa Maphopha is an expert in communication and uses a variety of techniques to tell compelling stories across various mediums. She has experience working with small and large businesses, as well as well-known super brands.

She has acquired a network of contacts that have proven to be valuable, especially in media relations, for establishing and maintaining communication between an entity and its audience.

Prior to joining 1983 Media as the business director. Mosa began her career as a marketer for Spin Film, a television commercial production company. Following that, she worked for Kaizer Chiefs Football Club, Gallo Records, International Womans Forum, New Integrated Credit Solutions, Dikgang Moseneke, the former Deputy Chief Justice, and Mrs Nana Magomola, to name a few.

Whether she is designing communications campaigns, writing news releases, feature articles, arranging interviews for company spokespeople or preparing clients for media interviews. Mosa is a skilled negotiator and critical thinker who is able to establish trust and build rapport with clients and media professionals. She is well-versed in current media channels, trends, and advertising innovations.