Independent communications agency, In The Media PR, has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of former Nine Radio National News Director, Erin Maher, as Campaign Director. She joins a line-up of Campaign Directors, which includes Laura Tunstall and Amie Meehan.
Erin's three-decade career in broadcast journalism includes coverage of four federal elections, three state elections, five Olympic Games, on the ground reporting in Jakarta in the wake of the 2004 Embassy bombing, as well as managing the 2GB newsroom's coverage of major events, such as the Christchurch earthquake, Cyclone Yasi, and the Black Summer bushfires.
In The Media PR's Co-founding Director, Janyne Moore, said Erin's appointment further strengthens the agency's position.
"Erin brings a wealth of experience shaping narratives in the national news cycle for decades. Her insight is invaluable to our team and to our clients as we continue to scale."
Co-founding Director, Oryana Angel, added: "Our agency model is built around deep newsroom experience, which gives us the edge in creating campaigns that cut through. Erin's appointment, alongside the calibre of our full team, reflects our commitment to delivering powerful outcomes for clients as we grow."
Erin's appointment follows a period of growth for In The Media PR, with new client wins including Dulux, Yates, OzHarvest, The Bill Crews Foundation, and Randstad.
To support its expanding portfolio, the agency has also welcomed Andrew Arthur as Senior Campaign Manager. He brings two decades of media experience, including leadership roles at the ABC's Gold Coast bureau and across regional Queensland.
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FINN Partners has named Anusuya Mitra as Partner to lead the agency’s corporate communications in Hong Kong and accelerate strategic growth across Hong Kong, Greater China and the APAC region.
She brings over 17 years of agency and in-house experience across Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Her mandate includes driving business development, winning strategic client remits where corporate storytelling and brand reputation are central, alongside team growth.
"I love the art and hustle of communications - it suits my high-energy, people-first style. There's nothing quite like the rush of diving into a brand-new sector, decoding its nuances, and turning a business challenge into a killer narrative," said Anusuya. "I am thrilled to be part of FINN Partners because of their strong reputation for combining global reach with deep local insight. I admire the agility and global-local synergy and am ready to go after meaningful remits where brand reputation really matters, while making sure our teams deliver incredible work with love."
"Anu brings a proven track record of navigating regional landscapes and executing integrated corporate communications strategies," said Annouchka Behrmann, Managing Partner, FINN Partners Greater China. "Her understanding of cultural nuances across India, Mainland China, and Hong Kong will be valuable as we grow our portfolio and deliver communications excellence for our clients.”
She has experience supporting diverse client sectors across logistics, technology, property, and education such as Pacific Basin, CBRE, Central Crossing, FedEx, New Development Bank, Hong Kong Talent Engage, Lenovo, HP, Honeywell, and BMC Software. Most recently, she was Regional Director - Corporate Communications at Sinclair in Hong Kong. Her career includes pivotal roles at brands and agencies, including FedEx Express APAC, Ketchum, Duhno Marketing, WPP, We. Communications, Archetype, and Adfactors PR.
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POP MART has appointed GO Communications to provide public relations and communications support for two fan-focused initiatives in Malaysia.
The first activation was a HACIPUPU artist Meet & Greet and Malaysia-exclusive product launch at POP MART Gurney Plaza in Penang, followed by the Twinkle Twinkle Farm Tales Pop-Up at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur.
POP MART said: “GO Communications has supported us in sharing these stories with the right audiences and building awareness around each experience. As our community here continues to grow, we look forward to creating more fresh ways to reward that passion and bring fans even closer to the IPs they love.”
Peter de Kretser, CEO of GO Communications, added: “POP MART has grown to become such a cultural force around the world and a pop culture icon, bringing its distinctive characters and creative universe to fans across more than 90 countries and regions.
“This global success reflects the strength of its IPs, the creativity of its artists and the passionate communities that have formed around them. Naturally, we’re very excited for this opportunity to help translate that global momentum into locally relevant stories and experiences for Malaysian fans.”