The Press Office with KateCo. PR

Social Media with Broadsheet’s Stephanie Vigilante

In this week’s episode of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR, we are joined by Stephanie Vigilante, the social media editor at one of the most popular digital media outlets - Broadsheet. Broadsheet is the ultimate guide to Australia’s cities and is filled with the best places to eat, drink and travel to, so it was great chatting with Steph to learn all about how she brings the content from the website to life on their social platforms and how Broadsheet plans to take on TikTok in the near future. This is definitely a must-listen for anyone who works with social platforms in their job.

Broadcast Media, Journalism and Entertainment with Gorgi Coghlan

On this week's episode of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR, we are joined by someone who truly needs no introduction - Gorgi Coghlan. Gorgi is a TV Presenter most well-known for her reign as a panellist on The Project, a singer, performer, and owner of her very own boutique hotel, The Provincial Ballarat, and restaurant Lola. In this episode, Gorgi shares so many great insights in this chat, including how tough it was leaving a dream job and how PRs can sustain long and authentic relationships with those in the media. 

 

PR-able Events with Bruce Keebaugh

On this week's episode of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR, we chat to a name that is synonymous with the Melbourne events industry, none other than Bruce Keebaugh. Bruce is the founder of The Big Group, which is no ordinary catering and events company as they are constantly at the forefront of creating unforgettable experiences. During COVID, Bruce really became a spokesperson for those in the struggling hospitality and events sectors and like us, he couldn’t be more excited for big events to be back in the country, including today’s Lexus Melbourne Cup.

The PR of Penfolds Victoria Derby Day with Jess Minear

In today's podcast episode of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR, we are joined by one of our very own clients, Jess Minear, who is the Public Relations Manager at Penfolds Australia. 

 

Penfolds is the naming rights sponsor for one of the greatest events on the Melbourne calendar, Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, and we are counting down the days until we can help bring the sponsorship to life alongside Jess and her team. 

 

In this interview, Jess shares her fascinating start to her career in PR and offers some really tangible advice for all those wanting to work in the field.

Styling, Shoes and Fashion PR with Lana Wilkinson

On this week's episode of The Press Office, we are lucky enough to be joined by shoe designer and stylist to the stars, Lana Wilkinson.

Working with the top-echelon of talent, Lana has styled the likes of Megan Gale, Rebecca Judd, Rachel Zoe and Zoë Foster Blake to name just a few - with her impeccable reputation built on her easy-going nature, strong work ethic and unique creative flair.

Lana has built an incredible business off the back of her love of fashion and styling success, with her shoe brand Lana Wilkinson recently celebrating its third birthday.

Fashion lovers, we suggest you run in your Lana Wilkinson heels to listen to this episode, and be the first to hear her PR, styling and career advice.

Sports Media and Journalism with Emma Freedman

On this week's episode of The Press Office, we are joined by popular media personality Emma Freedman, whose name is synonymous with sports media here in Australia.

Building a career across TV and radio, Emma is known for her down-to-earth personality, amazing work ethic and passion for all things sport. She is a loyal brand ambassador for one of our clients, Lexus Australia, and is someone that the agency has had a close relationship with for many years now.

In this episode, Emma shares some great tips for anyone wanting to emulate her career, as well as advice for publicists when working with media.

  

 

Beauty Journalism and PR with Leigh Campbell

Kicking us off for Season Three of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR, is beauty expert and journalist, Leigh Campbell.

 

Leigh built her impressive media career as Beauty Director of Cosmopolitan, before becoming Head of Lifestyle at HuffPost Australia and most recently moving across to Mamamia as Executive Editor.

 

Leigh wears many hats and has an impressive digital media footprint - alongside her role as Mamamia Executive Editor, Leigh hosts Mamamia’s popular You Beauty and This Glorious Mess podcasts and is a content creator on her highly engaged Instagram and Twitter feeds.

 

Leigh juggles all of this along with being a mother to her gorgeous son, Alexander.

 

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Viral Influencer Marketing and PR with Alex Nieuwenhuys

In the final episode of Season 2 of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR, we sit down with Alex Nieuwenhuys, Owner and Creative Director of Rhodin. Rhodin is an accessories label known for its beautiful and unique sunglasses and jewellery pieces, often spotted on famous faces including Carrie Bickmore Lisa Wilkinson, Maria Thattil and Dannii Minogue. In today's episode, we chat to Alex about the creation of her label and how her brand recently went viral thanks to a US influencer and Kate & Co’s subsequent editorial placement. 

Fashion Design and Public Relations with Christina Exie

This week's episode of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR sees us chat with the very talented and creative Christina Exie. You may recognise Christina from her Project Runway days, and she has since gone from designing beautiful demi-couture pieces to equally as intricate athleisure wear for her brand Exie. Christina shares with us her journey in fashion design, how she has built her own brand and what she really thinks of influencers as part of her PR strategy.

Powerful PR with Tory Archbold

In this week’s episode of The Press Office with Kate & Co. PR, we sit down with one of the most powerful and connected women in media in Australia, Tory Archbold. Tory has an incredible story - from taking over the PR world by storm with her agency Torstar, where she worked on global brands including Zara and Seafolly, to now leading a number of brands and entrepreneurs to find their power in her latest venture, Powerful Steps. This episode touches on so many important elements for media professionals including how to establish your personal brand. Now live on all streaming platforms.