CDR names new Head of Hong Kong and MD

New Zealand PR and communications agency, Little & Loud, has entered a new chapter, with Hannah Norton (pictured) taking over the business as Managing Director. She brings more than 18 years of experience across PR, journalism, law and crisis communications, including leading PR at New Zealand law firm, Chapman Tripp.

Hannah described Little & Loud’s existing team as talented and said she was delighted that all team members would remain with the business under her leadership.

Founded in 2018 by Lizi Guest, the agency has built a reputation for connecting brands with people across regional New Zealand. Lizi will remain in the PR and communications industry, focusing on speaking and training in communications and AI literacy across New Zealand and Australia. 

Nicole Moody, former owner of Hunter Communications, has returned to consultancy with the launch of Hunter Advisory. Based in Perth, the new practice will advise clients on strategic communications and reputation management.

Most recently Global Director of Communications at Fortescue, Nicole said that Hunter Advisory is the culmination of a career spent in senior roles across communications, media, politics, business, and NED roles.

Nicole said: "Hunter Advisory is not Hunter Communications 2.0. It has been refined and repositioned to manage corporate and executive reputations in an AI-led environment where the rules have changed, the platforms have multiplied, and the stakes are higher than they have ever been."

Alongside its launch, the agency has also introduced the Hunter Reputation Index, a diagnostic tool built to identify how AI platforms are representing business leaders and informs strategies to manage personal brands. 

Mutant has secured two new sports accounts - the Singapore Tennis Open (STO) 2026 and HSBC SVNS Singapore 2027, a flagship leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

The appointments continue the agency’s partnership with The Kallang and build on its work across STO 2024 and HSBC SVNS Singapore 2023.

The wins follow Mutant’s recent expansion into MICE and live events capabilities, as previously reported on Telum Media. The expanded scope includes integrated communications and event collaborations.

Regional Managing Director at Mutant, Lina Marican, said: “Singapore is punching above its weight as a destination for world-class sporting events, and we're proud to be part of what makes them land well. We’re grateful for the continued trust from The Kallang team. It reflects the strength of our team and our ability to deliver impact on the ground.”

Pui Leng Low, Head of Communications at The Kallang, added: “Mutant has consistently delivered with clarity, speed and a strong understanding of what these events require, both on the ground and in-market. We’re pleased to continue the partnership as we scale our event portfolio.”