Industry news: May
Happenings at The Gipps Street Agency
Caroline Jane has joined the Gipps Street Agency. She brings with her a wealth of experience in beauty land. Contact Caroline at caroline@gippsst.com.au.
In other Gipps Street news, Carmex lip balm have appointed The Gipps Street Agency as their new PR representatives. For all media enquiries, please contact Fiona Andry (fiona@gippsst.com.au) or Caroline via email or on (02) 9661 6191.
New contact details for Dhav Naidu
Dhav Naidu is now writing beauty for The New Weekly. He can be contacted on dhavnaidu@gmail.com or 0416 1404 27.
New name for Remington
has changed its company name to Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd, effective immediately. The brand names stay the same.
M.A.C's new communications manager
Cate Pugh has been appointed M.A.C's new communications manager. Cate has worked with the M.A.C brand for the past 18 months in the role of online product manager.
For any PR queries, please contact M.A.C's communications coordinator Elise Gleave at egleave@maccosmetics.com.au.
Amanda Goff's new contact details
Amanda Goff has resigned from her role as beauty editor at Prevention. Her last day will be June 1, before she starts a new freelance role with Today Tonight.
Please send all beauty, fashion, lifestyle and editorial submissions to her new email address, agoff@seven.com.au.
Maxim magazine grooming editor
Maxim Australia magazine will launch in July 2011. Shonagh Walker is looking after the magazine's grooming pages and can be contacted on shonaghmwalker@yahoo.com.au.
Elise Phillips' new contact details
Elise Phillips leaves ACP Magazines today to focus on blogging and start her new career as a freelance social media consultant/freelance writer.
Please note the new postal address details for Elise's blogs Stuff That I Bought and The Nail File:
Surry Hills Post Shop
PO Box 1092
Surry Hills
NSW 2010
Please contact Elise directly for her courier address. Her email and mobile number (0410 695 892) is still the same.
New contact for Frostbland
Christine Ibrahim has replaced Theodora Gregory at Frostbland while she is on maternity leave. The company looks after brands including Batiste, Ardell, Andrea, So...?, Taylor of London, Fine Fragrance, Physicians Formula, Somersby Violets and Tabu.
To contact Christine, call (02) 8709 8814 or email cibrahim@frostbland.com.au
Clinique appoints new global colour artist
Clinique has named make-up artist Jenna Menard as its first global colour artist. Menard has ten years of experience in make-up artistry with top magazines, celebrity clientele and international catwalks. In this newly created position, Menard will bring a modern persepective to the brand and play an active role in creating compelling digital content for Clinique, including how-to videos for consumers. She will also work closely with the Clinique product development, marketing and education teams.
For press enquiries, contact Therese Waters (02 9381 1378, twaters@clinique.com.au) or Jane Killingsworth (02 9381 1317, jkillingsworth@clinique.com.au).
New contact for Dr. LeWinn's
Clementine Julian from Stellar* Concepts Australia is the new contact for media callouts, products and image requests for Dr. LeWinn's, Dr. LeWinn's Medic and Dr. LeWinn's Men.
Contact Clementine on (02) 9281 8000 or at clementine@stellar.net.au
Saunders & Co PR looking after Invisalign
Invisalign Australia, pioneers of the invisible-orthodontics market, has appointed Saunders & Co Public Relations as their new PR agency within Australia. The appointment is effective immediately.
Developed with orthodontists and used in dental practices around the world, Invisalign is the fastest growing orthodontic company in Australia, recognised worldwide for its modern approach to straightening teeth via a series of clear, removable, custom made aligners.
All Australian media enquiries relating to Invisalign should be directed to Cassie Bungey or Lucy
Brooks on (02) 8394 4600 or at cassie@sandcopr.com.au and lucy@sandcopr.com.au.
Dani Lombard PR appointed to Be Genki
Natural skincare brand Be Genki is now being looked after by Dani Lombard PR.
For information on this brand, please contact Dani Lombard at dani@danilombard.com.au
Kai Aiyub returns to 9TO5
Kai Aiyub is returning to 9TO5 online as a Beauty Correspondent.
To contact Kai, email beauty@kai-aiyub.com
PRIMPED masthead changes
PRIMPED editor Yasemin Turker is moving to the Big Apple and will be the New York editor of the beauty site. Eliza Ashe will step into the role of acting editor, commencing May 20. Cherie Herrmann, who has been promoted to beauty editor, will support Eliza in the role.
Yasemin’s last day in the office is this Friday, May 13. She will be overseas for nine months, bringing readers beauty news directly from New York City.
Zoe Foster will remain editor-at-large.
The PRIMPED team’s email addresses will remain the same:
Editor-at-Large – Zoe Foster (zoe@primped.com.au) New York Editor – Yasemin Turker (yasemin@primped.com.au) Acting Editor – Eliza Ashe (eliza@primped.com.au) Beauty Editor – Cherie Herrmann (cherie@primped.com.au) How-To Editor – Chelsea Tromans (chelsea@primped.com.au) Chelsea will continue to work across the Younger You, The Knot and PRIMPED sites.
ModelCo marketing and PR manager
Danielle Foote is the latest addition to the ModelCo team, as the brand’s new marketing and PR manager. Having previously worked with Havaianas and MTC, she brings plenty of experience to the role. You can contact Danielle at Danielle.Foote@modelco.com.au and 02 8354 6719.
Avado Organics appoints new CEO
Avado Organics has announced Gregory Ferrett as CEO of Avado Organics Pty Ltd. Prior to his appointment Greg ran his own management consulting business for ten years, helping more than 140 businesses become established or become nationally recognised brands. Most recently, he has been working as a consultant to Avado Organics for about six months, assisting them in their strategic planning, marketing and business planning as the company goes through a massive growth phase.
Inika joins the True Solutions team
From June 30, 2011, bareMinerals will be temporarily withdrawn from the Australian market, with Inika replacing the brand in the True Solutions International portfolio. Miranda Bond, founder and creator of Inika said, "I am delighted at the prospect or working with True Solutions International. It was a thoroughly well assessed by ultimately sound decision for the Inika brand, and we are encouraged by True Solutions Internationals track record of success, and are truly excited by this new partnership potential." All media enquiries should be directed to Mia Cassin at miacassin@true-solutions.com.au or 02 8332 1815
Gina Sayers, freelance copywriter
Gina Sayers has over 14 years experience in journalism and public relations, seven of which were related to the beauty industry. She's versatile in article writing, blogs and press releases and is available for one-off jobs or several consecutive projects. Contact her at gina.sayers@gmail.com or 0411 534 938.
Invisalign Australia appoints Saunders & Co. Public Relations
Invisalign Australia has announced the appointment of Saunders & Co. Public Relations as their new Australian PR agency, effective as of May 1. All Australian media enquiries relating to Cassie Bungey (cassie@sandcopr.com.au) or Lucy Brooks (lucy@sandcopr.com.au) at Saunders & Co. PR.
New content producer at beautydirectory
beautydirectory is thrilled to welcome Lucy Rundle to the team in the role of content producer. Lucy has previously worked on SHOP, Cosmopolitan Bride, Cosmopolitan Pregnancy and Cosmopolitan Health magazines. Please add Lucy to your media list for all new product launches, brand news and industry moves. Lucy can be contacted on lucyr@beautydirectory.com.au or (02) 9555 9994.
New contact details at Maxted Thomas
Hannah Smith has joined the Maxted Thomas team working on the Benefit, Burt’s Bees and ORLY Professional Nail Care accounts. Hannah can be contacted on hannahs@maxtedthomas.com.au or (02) 9358 5689.