Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Issues, Crisis, Media Training

Auckland, New Zealand
Joined August 2010
The Spinoff recently made ten crucial revelations from New Zealand’s most significant media trends. Do check out their findings below, and talk with us about how you can leverage these shifts in media consumption patterns to reach your audience: thespinoff.co.nz/media/06-09…
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Navigating marketing challenges in a diverse world is a tricky task. Auckland Theatre Company's marketing director Joanna O'Connor unveils the complexities of promoting cultural ventures to varied audiences. Read more here: stoppress.co.nz/stoppress-se…
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Today marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week. The Mental Health Foundation introduced five ways to wellbeing: Take Notice, Give, Be Active, Connect, and Keep Learning. Let’s put the five steps into practice this MHAW and reap the benefits of a healthy mindset! #MHAW
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The BBR team enjoyed “Breakfast with Barry Soper” this week. Aotearoa’s longest-serving political journalist dished up tasty vignettes about each of the eleven PMs whose careers he had covered, from Muldoon to Chippy, accompanied by a medley of trenchant comments.#PublicRelations
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It’s time to say a final goodbye to Side Eye, a mainstay in Kiwi journalism for years. Toby Morris has been illustrating stories of Aotearoa for half a decade. Thankfully, all 55 in the series will always be relevant and available to read here: thespinoff.co.nz/the-side-ey…
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Happy Te Wiki o te Reo Māori! Starting today and running until the 17th of Mahuru(September) te Wiki o te Reo Māori is about Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori – making the language stronger. See you in the rūma poari (boardroom) for the Rāhina ata whakaminenga (Monday Morning Meeting).
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Join us in celebrating four fantastic years of our incredible Account Manager Sharon! 🎉 Sharon couldn’t give you a definition for slacking - she always gives 110%. From the kitchen to the boardroom, Sharon infuses creativity & efficiency into concepts, campaigns & her cooking!
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Headlines of the month! Click through and read some of our top performing stories from August: Link: odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/emoti… Link: rnz.co.nz/national/programme… Link: transporttalk.co.nz/news/con…
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In the dynamic landscape of public relations (PR), staying ahead of the curve is crucial to achieving outstanding results. Explore the AI tools revolutionising the PR industry & enabling practitioners to drive success in an increasingly digital world: botica.co.nz/insights/transf…
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What we’re reading. Francesca: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. This is one of the quintessential books for creatives. Guiding readers through the ebbs and flows of creation, whatever type of creative you are, Cameron offers simple, rewarding ways to practice self-confidence.
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Most movies about AI have an “us versus them” mentality, but that needn’t be the case. This is not an alien invasion of intelligent machines; it’s the result of our own efforts to improve our way of life. More on the bright future AI could bring us here: theguardian.com/technology/2…
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For BBR’s Account Manager Iris Ngyen, Whānau Mārama is the highlight of the year! Offering a spectacular programme of 129 films from all over the world, some of Iris’ top picks: Monster, Asteroid City, Ms. Information, and Afire. Get that popcorn ready! nziff.co.nz/2023/tamaki-maka…
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Headlines of the month alert! Click through some of our top performing stories from July: Link: newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/t… Link: nbr.co.nz/business/competito… Link: tvnz.co.nz/shows/youve-been-…
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Most of you who know us, know that at BBR we care about online safety - we talk about it a lot. So we’re proud to support Netsafe’s annual Netsafety Week, starting today! Our team are participating in their 'Closed to Harassment' course. Sign up here: netsafe.org.nz/netsafety-wee…
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PR Advice: 📢If your offering isn’t better? Make it different. 📻If your offering isn’t different? Make it unique. 📸It’s our job to find the way. Remember, what works for A may not work for B. Be different. Listen to the advice from your PR agency. Inspired by Fasiku Michael
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Mānawatia a Matariki! If you’re in any doubt about how to mark the occasion tomorrow, our friends at The Spinoff have put together a last minute guide to celebrating Matariki: thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-07-… From all of the folk at Botica Butler Raudon, Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou!
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Diversity drives excellence! Our PR company takes pride in our teams’ diversity, including professionals from Hong Kong, Vietnam, America, Norway, and of course Aotearoa. With a wealth of perspectives and global expertise, we deliver innovative strategies that resonate.
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We’ve worked with Gen (previously NortonLifeLock) for over 25 years and thanks to them and other tech clients, our cybersecurity game has never been stronger. Check out BBR's recent work with Gen here: stuff.co.nz/business/1323759… tvnz.co.nz/shows/youve-been-…
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