Brisbane-based integrated marketing and communication agency, Elevate Communication, has been appointed retained external communication agency of record for global bus, motorcoach, and marine transport services operator, Kelsian Group.
The retainer covers Kelsian's Australian business, including Transit Systems, with a national remit spanning earned media, C-suite profiling, and issues and crisis communications support.
The account will be led by Elevate’s senior media and corporate communication team, headed by General Manager, Amanda Gormley.
Elevate Communication Managing Director, Mel Deacon, said the appointment reflected rising demand for agency partners that can combine proactive media relations with structured issues and crisis capability.
“Elevate has been supporting fast-growing businesses with compelling growth stories for over 18 years, shaping strategic, future-focused communications programs that support that momentum,” she said.
“We’re looking forward to working with the team to build reputation, elevate leadership visibility and strengthen communications capability as the business continues to expand.”
Kelsian Group National Marketing & Communications Manager, Lea Finau, added: "As Kelsian continues to grow, we wanted a communications partner with the depth, experience and agility to support our business.
“Elevate's strong credentials across listed companies, reputation management and crisis communications, combined with their broader specialist team, made them the right fit for our next phase."