Anna Farrera departs Pead After a decade at Pead, group account director and partner Anna Farrera has announced her departure from the group, describing it as the “most incredible and rewarding chapter” of her career.  Reflecting on the decision to depart, she wrote on LinkedIn: “Sometimes, the need to make change becomes clear, and in this case the change is not a decision I have come to without deep reflection and consideration. I could have happily continued were it not for competing demands in my life: primarily the declining health of my mother. What’s clear to me is that now is the time for me be more available to support my family at a time when they need me most. This is alongside some exciting new opportunities for our hospitality business, Tacoteca, in the new year.” She worked across New Zealand and the UK in various PR roles at Sue Wood & Associates, City Gallery Wellington, SeaBritain 2025, Arup, ING Media, Acumen Republic, and A

Former Channel Seven Journalist Phoebe Worthley has joined In The Media PR, where she'll work as both a Publicist and journalist, according to her LinkedIn profile.  Worthley wrote on the platform, "I’m thrilled to share that I have started a new position as Publicist / Journalist at In The Media PR!" Before joining, Worthley had been at Seven for over three and a half years, working across it's Albury and Melbourne newsrooms. She also had a brief stint in the Nine Sydney Newsroom.  Elsewhere, Georgina Lewis has joined Mater as Senior Advisor, Media and Communications, announcing the news on LinkedIn. She'd previously worked on the journalism side of the industry with stints at Endemol Shine, Channel Ten, and ITV Studios Australia.  As well, Special Australia has found itself a new financial backer, with Waterman Capital enlisted to fund its global expansion as Mediaweek reported.  Densu Creative PR are advertising a new

Danica Brindley joins Microsoft Danica Brindley has started a new position as communications manager at Microsoft.  She joins the team from Herd MSL, where she worked for six years, most recently as a senior account director of social impact and sustainability.  Brindley brings rich experience, having worked across the US and Australia at San Diego Zoo Global, Cox Communications, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Kajulu Blue, Ogilvy PR, The Octopus Group, Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity and Rady School of Management before joining Herd MSL. Marlo Guanlao departs FleishmanHillard/Porter Novelli Marlo Guanlao has announced that he has departed FleishmanHillard/Porter Novelli after nine years. “Nine years is a significant part of your career, especially in an agency. It’s a lot of projects, a lot of aha moments, a lot of lessons and a lot of growth. I look back to when I first started to what I’ve achieved, and I can safely say that I&rsqu

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