Co-Founder and Managing Director of Icon agency, Joanne Painter has been appointed to the PR Trust Board of Trustees of the global entity, The Future Communicators Foundation, marking the first Australian PR industry leader to join the US-based global Foundation. Richard Tsang, Chairman of The Future Communicators Foundation Board of Trustees welcomed Painter to the Board of Trustees. “She provides a welcome addition to the Board, extending our outreach initiatives and scholarships to the Australian continent,” Tsang said.  Allard W. van Veen, Founder of The PR Trust and Future Communicators Foundation said Painter will add a “valuable perspective” from the Australasian region as the foundation expands its global initiatives.  “I have known Joanne for a number of years and have always been impressed by the mentorship, leadership and support she provides to up-and-coming communications professionals,” he said.  Painter said FCF’s focus on “advancing diversity”

Strategic communications and reputation agency Sefiani has announced the appointment of Lyndsey Gordon(pictured left) to the newly created role of Brand & Consumer communications lead and Julia Hoy(right) has become an Associate Partner. Gordon will work alongside Nicole Thurston, Director Strategy & Creative, Alice Spraggon, Head of Editorial Content and Taylor Campbell, Content Director, to develop impactful integrated creative campaigns for the agency’s clients. Mandy Galmes, Sefiani’s Managing Director & Managing Partner said Gordon joins the agency with a “creative flair, incredible positivity” and powerful storytelling track record.   “With her breadth of media relationships and boundless energy for a creative idea we are thrilled to have Lyndsey join our rapidly expanding Creative Content team at time when finding new and interesting ways for a message to reach its audience has never been more critical,” Galmes said.  The acquisition of Sefiani

Tide.pr has appointed Aislinn Powell to Account Manager.  In her new role, Powell will be working with SodaStream, Proper Crisps, Affordable Art Fair, Kingswim, Champion, New Zealand Made with Care and more.  Powell shared her new role on LinkedIn for which tide.pr congratulated her.  “We’re so excited to have you!” the agency commented.  Prior to that, she worked as a Senior account executive at Flourish PR for a year.  Powell has previously worked in the fashion industry in the US before moving into PR working for Onetwo agency for more than a year. You can reach out to Powell at aislinnpowell@tidepr.co

Integrated PR, marketing strategy, and communication agency Taurus has announced the company’s rebrand, marking “an exciting evolution of the brand”. Sharon Williams, founder and head of strategy at the agency shared on her LinkedIn handle that the rebranding reflects “the company they have become”.  “All brands need to evolve, grow, re-energise, and excite and Taurus is no different,” Williams said. “I am proud of the fact that Taurus has remained on the front foot through the years, driving change, building brands, maintaining close relationships with our clients through thick and thin, creating trademarked services, leading the narrative, and delivering industry firsts. “It is a change that reflects our global client base, our long-term relationships - our unique and trademarked TaurusBullseye methodology and our ever-growing range of services as businesses, marketing, and comms needs change. From personal branding with TaurusProfile to launching Crypto brand

Marketing and communications agency Sabio has welcomed three new hires to strengthen the agency’s integrated marketing services and creative solutions, Mediaweek reports. Millie Campbell has been appointed Account Director while Nathan Torpey and Annette Curry join as Senior Engagement and Communications consultants.  Based in the Gold Coast office, Millie Campbell joins the agency from her most recent position as Head of Marketing and Communications at Tennis Queensland and Tennis Australia. Campbell began her career as a reporter with Nine.  Nathan Torpey has been appointed as Senior Engagement and Communications consultant after having worked in various in-house roles across Brisbane, including Communications & Engagement Partner at Logan City Council and Media & Communications Specialist at Choice, Passion, Life. Joining the agency as a Senior Engagement and Communications consultant will be Annette Curry.  Curry has previously worked in PR roles at various Gover

Independent Communications agency Polkadot Communications has welcomed three new clients to its portfolio.  Dionne Taylor, Founder of Polkadot Communications said the team is excited about the “current and upcoming PR campaigns” to work across global and local brands.  “The first half of 2023 has been very busy and we’re excited to be bringing on an array of new business across a variety of sectors,” Taylor said.  The agency will promote lightscape and dark spectrum, the multi-sensory experiences of light, colour and sound for Sony Music that will be showcased as part of the 2023 VIVID Sydney Festival. Lake Macquarie City Council has sought the expertise of the agency to showcase the relaxed and affordable lifestyle and abundant business opportunities within the region. Polkadot Comms will also continue working with the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim to drive awareness about the importance of parasite protection in dogs.  Nutritionist Amelia Philips le

Matthew Lozzi has announced that he has departed Brand Collective after working for more than five years.  On his LinkedIn handle, Lozzi thanked the agencies, creatives, contractors and colleagues whom he has had the pleasure of working with at Brand Collective.  “Leading the marketing and PR team for international brands like Superdry and REPLAY, launching brands in new international territories, creating national first campaigns and working with the team to grow brands year on year has been a privilege,” Lozzi said.  Lozzi highlighted his comms venture MadCo PR, launched in 2021 that is bringing brand stories to life, generating awareness and credibility for businesses in an otherwise cluttered market.  “I am beyond proud to announce MadCo PR's foundation suite of brands including the likes of Superdry, Idle Hour Vodka (Superdrop), Born Bred Talent, REPLAY, Ladbrokes.be / Entain, Delgados Tequila (Superdrop), Fandelo, Neds and Culinary Wonderland.  “Over the last t