Independent agency, Candid, has welcomed four new clients to its roster in Q4 2025, expanding the agency's presence across fashion, hospitality, and lifestyle:

• Australian fashion house, Manning Cartell, has appointed the agency to lead media relations and influencer engagement for its 20^th anniversary.
• Dining destination, The Botanica Vaucluse, has engaged Candid to lead communications on a retained basis. The agency is kicking off engagement by launching the restaurant's new seasonal menu, followed by an ongoing press office and social.
• Boutique bakery, Martha's, has tapped the agency for it's launch.
• Wildergreen, a soon-to-launch regional destination in Moama, has appointed Candid to build buzz through media and influencer coverage.

Candid's Co-Founder, Jodie Moses, said: "Each of these client wins is driven by our commitment to delivering clever, candid, and creative campaigns. These principles have been at the heart of Candid since founding the agency four years ago, and it’s rewarding to see the trust brands continue to place in us."

Candid's Co-Founder, Olivia Meena, added: "We're excited to round out the year by growing the Candid community with such dynamic and inspiring businesses - and we can't wait to see what 2026 has in store."

Rhiannon Hornsey has joined global energy company, Santos as Chief of Staff. She was in the finance sector at Challenger for more than four years, most recently as Chief of Staff, responsible for leading its corporate affairs, sustainability and ESG functions. 

Rhiannon holds in-house experience within the insurance and banking sector, as well as agency-side at Weber Shandwick. 

Elena Woods has started as Head of Marketing at Karmo, an innovator in the car subscription space, where she will be supporting their growth story and driving brand awareness. She has wrapped up more than eight years at Renault Australia, most recently as National Marketing Manager, where she was responsible for the strategic planning, preparation and execution of marketing campaigns for both Renault and Alpine brands. Prior to this, Elena worked in Renault in France and the UK.