Bree Purvis joins Free Folk Agency and Steady Ground Bree Purvis has joined Free Folk Agency and Steady Ground as a senior account director.  She was a freelance senior PR communications consultant for nearly two years.  Purvis was a comms advisor at the Department of Transport and Main Roads, an assistant publicist at BBC UK, a marketing and communications manager at SailGP, a senior account manager at Thrive PR, and an APAC marketing and communications manager at SailGP.  Bianca Gimeno steps up at Word of Mouth Agency Bianca Gimeno has been promoted at Word of Mouth Agency to social media manager.  She was a junior digital strategist at the agency and previously worked across Super Smart Energy, Curtin University, ACES Curtin and AGASKIN. Ella Pavichieva named business executive at FleishmanHillard Australia Ella Pavichieva has been appointed business executive at FleishmanHillard Australia. She worked across Boo Beauty Bar and interned at Untitled G

Kiefer Casamore becomes MD at TBWA\Australia Kiefer Casamore has been named the group managing director at TBWA\Australia.  “With a full bench of incredible leaders, and Kimberlee Wells’ guidance and trust, the foundations are set for us to be a bit louder. Thank you, Kimberlee, and to the whole team. Big shoes to fill, and an even bigger responsibility,” he wrote on LinkedIn. He has been with the group for five years, most recently as an executive general manager and worked at Eleven, Text100, Freuds and dentsu previously. Poppy Prance lands at The PR Group Poppy Prance has started a new position as senior account executive at The P.R. Group. She will work across a diverse portfolio of clients within fintech, travel, cybersecurity and technology.  She worked across Milk PR, The Newstead Group and Phillips Group before joining Primary Comms Group in 2025. Melbourne Social Co expands to the Gold Coast Melbourne Social Co has expanded to the Go

Lara Jones joins Supply Nation as marketing manager Lara Jones has joined Supply Nation as a marketing manager.  On LinkedIn, she said: “Supporting and engaging with the Indigenous sector has long been a passion of mine, and throughout my career I've sought opportunities to be involved in meaningful work in this space whenever possible.” She worked at SueMacMedia, Fire and Rescue NSW, The PR Files, Sydney Fish Market, Linchpin Hospitality, The Point and Stockland. Suzanne Barton is open to work Suzanne Barton is looking to explore new opportunities in Perth after working for a decade at City of Melbourne as a senior corporate communications adviser.  Barton worked in various PR and communications roles at Department of Health WA, Heritage Council of Western Australia, City of Cockburn, Aged & Community Services Australia, Creativity Australia & With One Voice, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, and WorkSafe Victoria. City of Melbourne seek

TMC PR wins Touchland PR account TMC PR has been appointed to lead the Australian launch of touchland.  TMC will deliver a fully integrated launch campaign spanning strategic communications & PR, influencer and creator marketing, community engagement and product discovery, retail amplification and partnerships.  The brand is bringing its iconic hand sanitisers to Australia, launching first at Sephora on 23 October online and 28 October in-store. Michelle Tran steps up at Sling & Stone Michelle Tran has been promoted to PR account manager at Sling & Stone.  Tran worked as a media intern at OMD Australia, a PR account coordinator at Hill & Knowlton and a senior PR account executive at Sling & Stone most recently.  Akshaya Josy joins FleishmanHillard Australia Akshaya Josy has started a new position as a business manager at FleishmanHillard Australia. Throughout her career, she worked in PR roles at Sling & Stone, Honner, Archetyp

Adrienne Pearson joins Burson Adrienne Pearson has started as a PR account director at Burson. She brings a decade of experience, having held PR roles at Niche Marketing Group, Havas Red AU, Write Away Communication, and Recognition PR.  We Scout bolsters team with fresh appointments We Scout has strengthened its team, welcoming Loreen Tischler as a senior account director and Natalee P as account manager. Loreen Tischler brings extensive experience working across Medienhaus Emsland GmbH, Mana Communications, Learning Vault, Blank Creative and HERO.  Natalee P worked across Edelman, Carnival Cruise Line, Ogilvy PR and Portobello PR. Stephanie Perez-Israel promoted at monday.com Stephanie Perez-Israel has been named regional marketing director, APJ at monday.com.  She brings experience working across Telstra and Sage in various marketing roles before joining monday.com in 2021 as a field marketing manager.  Gabriela Utuari promoted at Herd MSL Gabriela

Martine Alpins launched Alpins Advisory  Martine Alpins has launched Alpins Advisory, an independent communications and corporate affairs consultancy, after more than 20 years across corporate affairs, journalism and law.  The consultancy will provide strategic communications advice, reputation management, stakeholder engagement and interim communications leadership, with a focus on aligning communications with broader business objectives, including marketing, operations, strategy and public policy. Alpins will work with clients on strategic projects and ongoing advisory engagements. She worked in journalism roles at Nine Entertainment and ABC and in communications roles at Coles Group and Vanguard Australia. Herd MSL promotes multiple PR professionals Kyah Kraszula has stepped up as a senior account executive. In her previous roles, she worked at Fashion Industry Broadcast, sim&bella, ID POP Co, and Coco & Lola before joining Herd MSL in 2025 as an account

Martha Palmer-Endean joins Ogilvy PR Martha Palmer-Endean has started a new role as a publicist (account manager) at Ogilvy PR ANZ.  She worked across alt/shift/, The Romans, Hungry Man and Lucky Generals.  Ellie Dickinson’s new gig at All Fenix Ellie Dickinson has started a new role as campaigns, marketing and PR coordinator at All Fenix. She previously worked at Bali Body, MYER and Seven West in sales and marketing positions.  Eliza Wilson departs Hive HQ Eliza Wilson has completed internship at Hive HQ. She previously was a social media and content assistant at Regin Grappling Club in Sutherland. JOBS Taurus Marketing hires account executive Taurus Marketing is recruiting an account executive and senior account executive to join their team in Sydney. The candidate will work across a diverse range of clients, learning strategy and building their own personal brand. Interested candidates can reach out to emily.brex@taurusmarketing.com.au.