Reviews

ABPR is a pleasure to work with, their expertise and connections help us shape stronger campaigns and achieve more relevant coverage consistently.
Dave Duarte, CEO of Treeshake

“Working with ABPR has been nothing short of transformative for PAST. Anneke’s passion and dedication have elevated our experience, as her genuine commitment to amplifying our voice and her belief in the importance of our mission have made a profound impact on our organisation. ABPR’s team has not only refined their strategic approach but also worked seamlessly alongside us, co-creating a vision that has meaningfully boosted our presence in both local and international media.

Their skill in translating complex stories in palaeoscience into compelling narratives has helped us reach diverse audiences, positioning PAST as a trusted voice in the field. The professionalism, responsiveness, and care ABPR brings to understanding the nuances of our work have been invaluable, resulting in a notable increase in public awareness and engagement. This growth has been essential for expanding our reach and impact, and we couldn’t be more grateful for ABPR’s exceptional service and partnership.”
Dr Kimberleigh Tommy, CEO of PAST

As the newly appointed Executive Director of DAG, I met Anneke in my first communication team meeting in April of 2024. I was impressed that DAG had a dedicated communications team. Anneke contributed to elevating communications from a part-time reactive activity, to one that is aimed at reflecting DAG’s key strategic foci and project outcomes.

Her experience and her value-add was instrumental in DAG’s communication outputs for 2024. Anneke is a great team player and even though she’s not a DAG staff member, she was very sensitive to both DAG’s reputation and our internal protocols and procedures. She was also responsible for mentoring DAG’s young communications project officer, and this was done in a very nurturing and sensitive manner. It was a pleasure to collaborate with her and I highly recommend the use of her skills as a communication advisor / expert.
Moegsien Hendricks, Executive Director of DAG

Anneke has been an invaluable asset to our team, providing strategic counsel and expertly navigating complex media landscapes. Her network and relationships have opened doors to valuable opportunities. Moreover, her expertise has significantly enhanced our advocacy endeavours, effectively amplifying our voice and advancing our social housing agenda.

We’re grateful for her dedication and expertise.
Karabelo Pooe, General Manager, NASHO

Working with Anneke Burns at ABPR has been a remarkable experience. Her deep understanding of public relations and her ability to offer thoughtful, tailored strategies have significantly boosted our brand’s visibility. What truly stands out is her dedication to our success, as she listens carefully, understands our needs, and consistently delivers results beyond our expectations.

Anneke approaches every challenge with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to help. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trusted public relations expert, but just don’t keep her too busy, we still need her on our team!
Alfred Challis, CEO of MANZI Water

Anneke Burns from ABPR helped us at Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (ISFAP) to significantly increase our visibility and reach through a pro-active public relations strategy and multiple campaigns. Since her “joining the team”, we have had multiple exposures in national newspapers, television and radio interviews, and op-eds published, increasing our reach by multiples.

She is customer focused, knowledgeable, very patient, and she truly goes the extra mile to ensure the best outcome for the customer. We would not have got to where we are without her assistance, support, expertise, and professionalism. I can highly recommend Anneke and ABPR.
Morné du Toit, CEO of Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC

“Anneke Burns has been an invaluable asset for our organisation. As an NPO with a focus on public policy advocacy, it’s essential that our communication strategy reflects our values. Anneke understands our DNA and is enthusiastic about our mission. Before Anneke started working with us, it felt like nobody was listening. Now we regularly appear on the front pages of major national newspapers. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”
David Ansara, CEO, Free Market Foundation

I worked with Anneke to create media exposure for the opening of therapeutic playgrounds for sick and injured children. Anneke approaches work with excellent PR skills, professionalism and creativity. This led to a significant ROI and awareness across traditional and digital platforms. It was wonderful working with her.
Nazli Philander

Since working with [Anneke], we’ve improved our search engine visibility, our engagement on social media has increased and the look and feel of our website, and design work, have improved. We started seeing a real return on investment in our sales figures, within the first few weeks.
Tim Pretorius, Founder of Aluvive

“I wanna thank you for giving us the opportunity with the interview that took place… wow, it was amazing, and the response, wow.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it. It’s always nice to work with you guys.”
Alfy, from Alex FM

Working with Anneke has been pure joy. Her passion, knowledge and energy creates a contagious vibe around us! She understands her responsibilities and effortlessly communicates our Public Relation messages to our supporters and partners.
Anelle Erasmus – Marketing Manager at MES Cape Town

Anneke has helped BabySavers Sa create awareness of baby abandonment and the need for legalising safe relinquishment through baby savers.
Nadene Grabham, Co-Founder of Babysavers SA

“I remember when she was on holiday in America and still gave me comment within my deadline.”
Die Son Journalist

“I can without a doubt say that Anneke Scheepers (now Burns) has been among the most helpful and efficient communicators I have had to deal with. She has her nose on the ground, which means that she’s a well informed who can provide the media with accurate and timeous information whenever a story breaks. Anneke is always available on her phone, whether she’s around the corner or travelling overseas.”
Cape times Editorial Journalist

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