Industry news: February
28/2/13 New PR company for Chemcorp
360 PR are pleased to announce that as of tomorrow they will be representing the public relations for Chemcorp International and their wide portfolio of innovative brands. Chemcorp International’s portfolio of brands include 1000 Hour, Vixen, Real Techniques, Ecotools, RapidLash, Rapid White, Freestyle, Gliders, Schoolies, Protech Health, Dr Teals, Pretty Woman and Cricket.
For all Chemcorp media enquiries, please contact 360 PR director Lisa Solomons at lisa@360pr.com.au or on (02) 9571 4448.
22/2/13 Editorial changes at Professional Beauty
There are plenty of changes happening at Professional Beauty magazine. Jieni Xu's last day is Friday, March 8. She will be replaced by beauty journalist Sophia Wang (effective Monday, March 11). Deputy editor Jennie Teal will finish up on Friday, March 15, to go on maternity leave. Her replacement will be announced shortly.
As the main product contact, please address all samples to Sophia going forward. Her email will be swang@intermedia.com.au and she will be contactable on 02 8586 6225.
21/2/13 Buzz Consulting transitions to SHA
Kirsten Carriol and Sarah Humphries are excited to announce a change at Buzz Consulting, effective March 1 all Buzz Consulting clients will be transitioned to SHA - Sarah Humphries Agency. SHA is founded by long-time Buzz employee Sarah Humphries (nee La Brooy), who has worked closely with Buzz MD Kirsten Carriol on the transition.
SHA will manage all PR and media relations for the following clients in Australia and New Zealand: The PZ Cussons Group - St. Tropez, Sanctuary Spa and Fudge Hair, Lanolips, The Trimex Group: Prada, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Hermes, Versace, Annick Goutal, Laura Mercier, Oscar de la, Renta, Strivectin, Acqua di Parma and Unilever: Tresemme.
Kirsten will be refocusing her energies to the ever growing Lanolips which continues its global expansion, and will continue to work with Sarah in a consulting capacity. Hollie Smith, who started her career at Buzz four years ago, has rejoined Sarah at SHA as account manager after two years working in PR in London.
SHA contact details: Sarah Humphries: sarah@shapr.com.au / 0415 044 83, Hollie Smith: hollie@shapr.com.au / 0431 096 003.
18/2/13 New PR for Swisspers
Tailor Maid Communications is excited to announce they are looking after the PR for Swisspers. For all Swisspers media enquiries, please contact Jess Carew on jesscarew@tailormaid.com.au or phone (02) 9319 4599.
18/2/13 Lisa Miller's maternity leave
The top dog at MadDog Marketing, Lisa Miller, who looks after the PR and marketing for OPI Australia, will be taking approximately one week off to have a baby, from Thursday February 21 until March 4.
While she will be contactable via email at lisa@maddog.net.au during her absence, if the matter is urgent please contact Zara Collett on 02 9486 3211 or zara@intbeauty.com.au.
Lisa will be back on deck in early March, 2013.
15/2/13 Changes at Pevonia Botanica and ELES Mineral Makeup
PR and marketing manager Jo Boyden is heading on maternity leave imminently. For all Pevonia Botanica and ELES Mineral Makeup media enquiries, contact the new marketing and PR co-ordinator Kanya Nanayakkara on kanya@pevonia.com.au or (02) 9948 1667.
8/2/13 New beauty writer and Bride To Be
Bride To Be's Amy Collins Walker is now on maternity for the next year, so Faith Campbell is the acting features and beauty editor in her absence. Faith can be contacted at faith.campbell@pacificmags.com.au.
8/2/13 PR changes at Aveda
After nearly two years with the Aveda brand within the Estée Lauder Companies, PR and communications manager Jacqueline Goode is leaving the brand to return to fashion. Goode will be finishing up on Friday February 15.
For all Aveda call-outs and media enquiries, contact Lauren Belcastro on lbelcast@aveda.com.au. For expert tips and hair questions, contact national education manager Josh Barnett on jobarnet@aveda.com.au.
8/2/13 360 PR wins Lust have it! account
360 PR will be representing beauty box subscription company Lust have it! The convenient and cost-effective way of introducing beauty fans to premium beauty brands, Lust have it! caters to beauty fans around Australia. For more information, contact Jessica Durrington at 360 PR on jessica@360pr.com.au or 02 9571 4448.
5/2/13 New courier address for The Plastic Diaries
The Plastic Diaries editor Kimberly Nissen has a new courier address. For all things perishable or urgent, please now send to her new address at: 130 Dunning Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018. Her mailing address remains the same at: PO Box 7250, Alexandria, NSW 2015.
5/2/13 Raymond Ho leaves Reckitt Benckiser
After four years with the company, Clearasil brand manager Raymond Ho has resigned from Reckitt Benckiser. His last day will be Friday, February 8. For all Clearasil media enquiries, please contact brand manager Natalie Hausman on natalie.hausman@reckittbenckiser.com.
Raymond is moving over to Schwarzkopf/Henkel as brand manager for hair care and styling (retail).
4/2/13 New general manager for Sapphire Group
The Sapphire Group board is pleased to announce that Kate Stevenson has accepted its invitation to become general manager of the group. Kate has been with the group since September 2009 in the role of director of marketing. The Sapphire Group looks after brands including Glasshouse and Circa Home. Kate’s appointment as general manager was effective as of January 1, 2013.
4/2/13 Changes at Publissimo PR+Events
Laura Neeson is currently on materntiy leave for the next couple of months. Please send any beauty enquiries or callouts for De Lorenzo hair care to Publisssimo PR+Events account manager Vanessa Cassamento. To contact Vanessa, email vanessa@publissimo.com.au or phone (02) 9690 0823.
4/2/13 Emily Taylor moves to London
Emily Taylor has finished up in Sydney, relocating to London today. Her email address will remain the same (emily@emilytaylormedia.com) and she will still be regularly freelancing with Australian publications, including a weekly beauty column on Primped.
1/2/13 Sharon Goldstein finishes at OK!
Sharon Goldstein has concluded her tenure as OK! Magazine’s beauty editor and will now commence a freelance career from her new home in Melbourne. Sharon will continue to write for OK! Magazine’s health and food section as a contributor, but please keep her in mind for any freelance work in the beauty, celebrity, health or lifestyle realm. Her updated contact details are below.
Email: SharonAnitaGoldstein@hotmail.com
Phone: 0402 685 857
Address: 21 Crockford St, Port Melbourne VIC
Blog: www.whatshazsaid.com
Twitter: @whatshazsaid
Back at OK! Magazine, please forward on all beauty-related enquiries to fashion and beauty director Sally Nolan (sally.nolan@okmagazine.com.au) and lifestyle assistant Natalie Babic (Natalie.babic@okmagazine.com.au).
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