Serene Chew has been welcomed as Director, Communications at Standard Chartered. Based in Singapore, she drives and executes the communications strategy for the bank’s local franchise and business operations.
 
With over a decade of experience spanning both financial and non-financial sectors, Serene previously held roles at DBS Bank and, most recently, Income Insurance, where she was Senior Manager, Strategic Communications.

The finalists for the eighth annual Pressie Awards have been announced. The awards will celebrate the best PR, experiential, and social campaigns in Aotearoa New Zealand, spanning 12 categories, from Best Use of Media Relations to Young Practitioner of the Year.

The 2025 winners will be announced at the awards show, which will be held on Wednesday, 12^th November at Okahu Bay in Auckland.

Read the full list of finalists here.

Integrated creative communications agency, alt/shift/, has been appointed as strategic communications partner for the Caravan Trade and Industry Association of Queensland (Caravanning Queensland), following a competitive tender process.

The agency will lead public relations, influencer relations, and campaign strategy for Caravanning Queensland's four major annual events, its road safety program VANSafe, and promotion of the RV and caravanning lifestyle more broadly.

alt/shift/ Brisbane's General Manager, Priscilla Jeha, said the team is thrilled to be partnering with a prominent Queensland association.

"We're excited to be working with Caravanning Queensland at such a pivotal time for the industry. The team's passion for innovation and storytelling aligns perfectly with our approach to creative communications."