Tebogo Koena, Head of Strategy, NET#WORK BBDO

In One Sentence…

What is the biggest barrier to achieving marketing effectiveness? 
A common misconception is that effectiveness requires a big budget. Prioritize understanding the business challenge first, then consider the budget.

What’s your top tip for fostering effective agency–client relationships?  
Honesty is crucial for a strong agency-client relationship. It breeds empathy, streamlines the creative process, and reduces unnecessary back-and-forth.

Tebogo Koena served on the Round Two Jury for the 2024 Effie Awards South Africa competition.