Dino is a communications professional with senior marketing and advertising agency account management experience. With a long history at the senior level of some of Australia’s leading advertising agencies, including 13 years at Y&R Advertising as a Group Account Director, Dino has also worked in a senior marketing role at Myer.

Dino brings his extensive communications strategy skills to play in the development of fully integrated campaigns for his clients big and small. At Myer, Dino contributed directly to the financial performance (sales and profitability) of the business by ensuring collaboration among various functions, and assisting in brand-building efforts at the macro level.

Lahra is an entrepreneur and an experienced communications strategist, having advised and executed campaigns for some of Australia’s best-known brands. Her experience straddles both the B2B and B2C landscapes. With a background in journalism, Lahra has a deep understanding of the changing media landscape and uses this experience and knowledge to leverage thought leadership positioning on behalf of her clients. She is a crisis management expert, developing Crisis Control – a digital platform that allows organizations to seamlessly manage the whole communications process in real-time during a crisis.

Lahra is also a Principal and co-founder of NewsFlash Media Training which develops and delivers purpose-built media and presentation training programs for senior executives and other key staff. Lahra is an experienced non-executive director and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors program.

With more than 10 years’ experience in the industry, Georgie’s passion for property, marketing and design has flourished while working on a wide range of residential and commercial projects in various areas across Melbourne. She has worked for both listed and private developers and, more recently, in the real estate project marketing space. Georgie’s strong communication and relationship building skills facilitate outstanding outcomes for her clients.

As a copywriter, Lachie has written countless successful ad campaigns that have not just helped build brands, but also delivered immediate bottom line results. From creating TV, radio, outdoor and press ads, trough to brochures, POS, direct mail, websites and eDM’s, Lachie has worked on everything from cars to department stores. It is in the cauldron of fast-paced retail where Lachie has built his career. He enjoys the immediacy of retail and the demands of quick turnaround times and tight deadlines. With more than 20 years in retails advertising, Lachie’s experience has been enjoyed at the cash register by an extensive range of clients.

Steve is a former journalist, foreign correspondent, Supervising Producer of Today Tonight and Director of News for 7 Melbourne – a position he held for a decade. He’s driven ratings success and won every award for journalism in a career spanning more than 35 years.

Now he’s using those skills as a media trainer, PR strategist and commentator. Steve is regularly seen and heard on ABC Breakfast TV and ABC radio. He maintains a network of high level media contacts and has a wealth of experience assisting companies and individuals navigate a crisis.

Steve is also a Principal and co-founder of NewsFlash Media Training which helps senior executives and other key staff understand the media then how to engage confidently with journalists.

Catherine’s passion for great design drives her to develop stunning work for our clients. Importantly, Catherine’s design philosophy centres around the belief that great design is only ‘great’ if it works as a piece of communication.

With more than 20 years experience in large and boutique ad agencies and design studios, Catherine’s eye for detail and pathological aversion to starbursts means her design work is fresh, clean and differentiated.

Catherine is highly motivated and passionate about modern design, as well as possessing a strong awareness of the traditional aspects of design such as typography and composition. She believes in process, simplicity, and honest hard work!

Karlie has a background in media and communication and has spent the last 10 years working with some of Australia’s most loved and well known brands. A fast and effective communicator, she thrives on challenging teams and clients alike to create projects that exceed expectations whilst maintaining budget and brand goals. Her skill set across design, development and account management ensure that staffs primary skill sets are harnessed and guarantees that projects are delivered with no compromise on commercial outcomes.