THE TWENTY 2ND®

Strategic PR for brands that mean business.

Who is
The Twenty 2nd

Who is The Twenty 2nd

We are a strategic communications consultancy specialising in brand storytelling, media relations, and high-impact PR campaigns. We help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences by crafting relevant, purpose-driven narratives and delivering results that matter. We work across industries – from luxury to agriculture, retail to tech – with a focus on influence, visibility, and credibility.

WHAT WE DO
Strategic PR & Media Relations, Brand & Campaign Strategy, Influencer Marketing, Content Creation, Event Support & Activation

OUR APPROACH
We listen, then lead. Every campaign begins with insight: understanding our client’s ambitions, audience, and the broader cultural landscape. We develop strategic messaging and tailor PR tactics that land with impact. We don’t just chase coverage; we create stories that build brands.

The 22nd collaborates with a range of strategic partners to deliver the best work that meets the clients business objectives.

We listen, then lead.

We listen,
then lead.

Luanne Slingerland

With over 20 years of PR agency experience, Luanne has delivered impactful campaigns across sectors including business, alternative energy, technology, short-term insurance, retail, and consumer goods. She has played a key role in launching several global brands in South Africa, including Burger King, ghd, and Tommy Hilfiger. Her strength lies in creating integrated PR strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and long-term brand value.

Luanne Slingerland

With over 20 years of PR agency experience, Luanne has delivered impactful campaigns across sectors including business, alternative energy, technology, short-term insurance, retail, and consumer goods. She has played a key role in launching several global brands in South Africa, including Burger King, ghd, and Tommy Hilfiger. Her strength lies in creating integrated PR strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and long-term brand value.

Our services

Why PR?

In a world overwhelmed by news and content, where trust in advertising is low, PR has become essential for marketing. It builds brand credibility, tells your story authentically, and fosters trust with your target market and media. PR highlights your USPs, builds your profile, communicates key messages, and enhances your ATL efforts. Media only covers genuinely newsworthy stories, or they turn to advertorials

Our PR approach adapts to the times, integrating social, digital channels, influencers, and experiential marketing. We create compelling stories to keep your brand in the media and on everyone’s lips.

“To cut through the clutter,
the answer is not always a quantity
of clippings but rather quality of
clippings in tier one media that lands
your key messaging.”

“To cut through the clutter, the answer is not always a quantity of clippings but rather quality of clippings in tier one media that lands your key messaging.”

Our model

To achieve success for our clients, we have a repeatable formula which stands us in good stead.

Strategy

Big picture thinking and clear objectives.

Workshop

Identifying your messages with proof points and finding your news hooks.

Spokespeople

We work with your spokespeople to train and brief them to land your message succinctly.

Channels

Using a PESO model, we can adapt the content for all of the channels we have access to.

Visibility

We identify the platform or environment to generate high traffic and article views to raise awareness.

Results

We identify the campaign goals up front, and commit to a 3:1 ROI for media.