Impact PR
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Impact PR - Led by Qantas Award winning journalist Fleur Revell, and Mark Devlin, Impact PR is a boutique public relations and advertising agency. The firm is known as one of the more astute PR Companies Auckland has to offer.
The New Zealand PR agency specialises in brand-building communications. Fleur Revell utilises her wealth of experience in television, publishing, newspapers and marketing communications to deliver meaningful and measurable results to clients.
Impact PR helps clients to positively showcase their brands, resulting in a desirable public image and valuable third party endorsement.
Along with securing optimum and targeted coverage for clients, Impact PR offers in-depth and succinct media training. The PR firm has helped many clients to prepare for the spotlight; giving them the tools to effectively deliver their key messages and use their media time to its full potential.
Impact PR also offers advertising support to clients, managing their media research, planning, media buying and placing advertising. The PR agency understands its clients’ needs, making sure they always receive maximum results for their ad spend.
As an Auckland event management company, Impact PR has hosted numerous successful events for clients. Events specialist Fleur Revell believes the key is to plan for all outcomes, and always be prepared. She is able to see the event from guests’ perspective and create a high-impact offering which is both enjoyable for them and effective for the client.
The Impact PR team prides itself on professionalism while hosting client events, making sure to meet the needs of both the media and the client.
In-house celebrity endorsement specialist Fleur has had extensive experience in leveraging celebrity support. She is able to identify the potential issues that can arise and anticipate a solution before they occur; making sure a celebrity’s involvement in promoting a brand is successful for all those involved.
Impact PR offers crisis support to clients where negative publicity arises; arming them with the skills to achieve the desired outcome in these situations. This service is well utilised by clients, making the PR agency extremely experienced in this area.
Give the strong relationships Impact PR has with media, they have been able to quell negative exposure for their brands on many occasions.
In the same vein, the PR company (Auckland) offers online reputation management by monitoring material created by online traffic and professional journalism. This gives clients an insight into how their brand is perceived by the wider public, while also giving them the opportunity to rectify damaging material.
The PR firm also offers Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), utilising the skills of an expert consultant who is able to help clients achieve lucrative top rankings in Google. With a higher ranking, clients will receive more traffic to their websites and heighten brand awareness.
For clients in need of a website for their brand, Impact PR can provide website design services. Working alongside a distinguished designer who specialises in web concepts, graphics and interface design, the company ensures clients have the means to best market their brand on the web.
With the rise of social media, Impact PR fosters the trend towards companies growing their online presence. Using the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram the PR agency generates and monitors social media coverage in a way which helps to it to position its brands positively to consumers and media.
By employing a purposeful PR strategy, Impact PR secures valuable social media coverage with its clients’ overall business or brand objectives in mind.
Primary, early childhood, intermediate and secondary school teachers around the country will have the chance to be recognised and rewarded in a campaign which aims to find those who inspire their students the most.
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Crossing the days off the calendar until summer’s here? After-work swims, backyard cricket and balmy barbecue nights are just around the corner, so shed your winter skin and embrace the new season in style with ECCO®.
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Take your teeth to the next level of clean with the new Oral-B PRO5000, the power toothbrush that removes 100 percent more plaque* for a dentist-clean feeling, every time you brush.
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A lucky group of Hamilton netball fans have made the most of a chance to quiz Silver Ferns’ stars ahead of watching them compete at the Netball World Cup.
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OTAGO — Fashion retail giant Glassons has given Otago Polytechnic fashion design students a valuable nudge to the next level.
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OTAGO — Otago and Southland residents have proved they are an encouraging and compassionate bunch by donating nearly $22,000 to back their buddies taking on the Dry July Challenge – a popular nationwide fundraiser where participants take a break from the booze to not only feel better and healthier themselves, but to raise funds to support those living with cancer.
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LOWER HUTT — More Kiwi travellers are booking river cruises than ever before, with figures climbing steadily for adventures along European, Asian and American waterways.
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House of Travel is now able to offer a nationally accredited qualification gained via on-the-job training to graduates, a first for the Kiwi-owned travel company which employs more than 850 people throughout the country.
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A New Zealand jewellery exporter whose designs have been featured in Vogue magazine and London Fashion Week is the latest local business to raise export expansion capital through crowdfunding.
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The growing use of virtual reality headsets could potentially cause long-term damage to our eyesight including, myopia, retinal damage and macular degeneration, according to a leading optometrist.
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A new low-calorie sugar alternative made entirely from fruit and developed by Kiwis, is set to offer companies around the world a natural way to reduce sugar in everyday foods and beverages such as cereals, yoghurts and juices, without compromising flavour.
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Kiwis don’t shower daily or wash their hands after using the loo, and are sick of their partners leaving the toothpaste in a mess and using all the hot water, according to a new survey.
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Kiwis with a passion for charity and rugby have stumped up almost $7000 for a private dinner with Richie McCaw in an online auction to help raise funds for those in the South Pacific suffering with spinal injuries.
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Kiwi youth now send texts for support, and are dealing with sexual orientation and transgender issues, homelessness and online bullying compared to 20 years ago, according to leading helpline service Youthline.
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AUCKLAND — A new service concept which utilises real time mobile technology, GPS locators and video calling to allow customers to direct a personal shopper to a store of their choice and make interactive purchases remotely has been launched in New Zealand.
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Kiwi cancer diagnostic company TruScreen (TRU) has surpassed its target of $1million of capital to be raised via a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) for New Zealand resident shareholders.
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A local charitable initiative to raise funds for cancer patients may help reduce the 350,000 work days lost due to hangovers and alcohol-related absences every year in New Zealand, as part of its annual campaign.
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Mouthwatering Mexican flavour? Tick.
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New Zealand needs to do more to attract major international sporting events to improve Kiwi companies’ international competitive advantage, says a local tech CEO.
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New Zealand needs more female role models in science, maths and IT if we are to meet future industry demands says the new principal of one of the country’s most respected private girls schools.
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CANTERBURY — A recent drop in the average temperature in Christchurch has seen a spike in bookings for tropical destinations according to local travel agents.
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A local charitable initiative to raise funds for cancer patients may help reduce the 350,000 work days lost due to hangovers and alcohol-related absences every year in New Zealand, as part of its annual campaign.
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No matter how many technological advances we make in the world, few things are more exciting, touching, and thoughtful than receiving a handwritten letter from a friend or family member.
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Get curls that are sure to make waves at your school ball – plus save you a pricey visit to the hairdresser on the big day - with the new VS Sassoon Secret Curl™ pop-up rollers! Forget paying hundreds of dollars for a ‘do this year as you plan a red-carpet worthy ball look that would put best-dressed celebs Rita Ora and Sarah Hyland to shame.
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New Zealand’s outdated online privacy laws are leaving consumers in the dark and retailers unprepared for changing international standards, a leading cyber-security expert says.
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OHAKUNE — One of New Zealand’s most popular winter tourist destinations has mobilised more than 300 campervans, creating 1200 new tourist beds to help meet accommodation shortfalls as it heads into its peak season.
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The ever popular Barbie has under gone a makeover.
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TruScreen Limited (NZAX: TRU), a New Zealand company with a unique real time cervical cancer screening technology, has announced that it has been selected by Sinopec, one of China’s largest oil and petroleum products producers, to screen its female employees in the Shengli Oil Fields, Shandong Province, the Peoples Republic of China.
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They’ve been used by the military for 24 hour eye-in-the-sky intel, for crop surveillance in agriculture and even to deliver pizza - but now drones could be the weapon of choice for Kiwi burglars.
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New industry statistics due out this week are expected to show an increase in the number of Kiwis embarking on offshore cruises which will also boost local tourist arrivals.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Hawke's Bay tourism will be given a significant boost with more than 10,000 new visitors expected to visit the area after its inclusion on two new cruise itineraries.
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A raft of well-known Kiwis, including netball star Casey Kopua, comedian Urzila Carlson, and Step Dave actor Sia Trokenheim, are swearing off booze for a month to support adults living with cancer.
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Want to speed up your slow cooking this winter? Snuggle into your woolly slippers, put your feet up, and relax with the tasty new Mr Beak’s Just Slow Cook products that will make life even easier as the chill sets in.
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Kiwi art lovers will have the opportunity to visit unusual art-filled destinations with a series of special tours to exotic locations in 2016.
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Give yourself peace of mind, and your home the security it deserves, no matter whether you’re at work or away for the weekend.
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A piping hot roast with all the trimmings is impossible to beat on a chilly winter evening - and the quintessential delicious Kiwi Sunday dinner just got even easier.
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MANUKAU CITY — The creation of a new multi-million dollar food manufacturing plant will allow one Kiwi company to double its exports and expand into new foreign markets.
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OREWA — After 10 years of supporting the local hospice, Orewa travel agency owner Dennis Payne says the joy of helping those who use the service still motivates him to keep finding ways to contribute.
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Pink will be the colour of the day at Glassons stores nationwide this month, as the leading retail chain shows its support for women standing up against bullying.
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A special commemorative t-shirt has been designed and will be worn by travel agents at a Kiwi travel company to celebrate a 10-year partnership with Hospice New Zealand.
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With chilly wind and rainy skies settling in, there’s no better time to plan some cosy nights in with family and friends to enjoy a mouth-watering home-cooked meal, and share a delicious bottle of wine.
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Kiwi businesses could be more profitable and improve their organisational culture if managers committed to hiring a more diverse group of people, and rethink their concept of ‘disability’, says GSK’s general manager Anna Stove.
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A New Zealand company has announced approval for its second major export market in the space of a week, and will improve diagnosis of cervical cancer for millions of women in Thailand as a result.
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Nearly half of all Kiwi asthma sufferers have uncontrolled symptoms which could increase their risk of hospitalisation[1], according to leading New Zealand asthma experts.
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A Southland couple’s travel tours to Cambodia have inspired them and their clients to help support a local group of 90 orphaned children.
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South America is expected to be the fastest growing travel market for Kiwis in 2016 according to a local travel industry expert.
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Sebastian Professional is proud to announce New Zealander Brad Lepper has earned a place on the Sebastian Professional International Artist Team.
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TruScreen Limited (NZAX: TRU), a New Zealand company with a unique real time cervical cancer screening technology now has open access to a potential NZD $1 billion per annum market after receiving Chinese Food And Drug Administration (CFDA) approval to market their device in China.
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The skin-chilling and hand-chapping cooler months are coming, but now there’s a way to keep your mits soft, smooth and nourished with all-natural ingredients designed for sensitive skin.
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Kiwi-owned company JUCY Rentals has been named best in class for car rentals service in the prestigious 2015 Quality Service Award Survey.
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PALMERSTON NORTH — A Palmerston North optometrist is warning that recent studies show blue light emitted from smartphones, tablets, and computers could be putting users at risk of early onset Macular Degeneration.
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Thousands of Kiwi businesses are not ready to meet Google’s upcoming ‘Mobilegeddon’ deadline according to a local marketing expert.
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New Zealand parents are being warned to immunise themselves, their children, extended families and friends ahead of a potential whooping cough outbreak predicted to start in the next two years.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Increasing numbers of Christchurch residents are opting to bypass the usual tourist must-sees of Paris and Rome to experience the rural charms of destinations such as France and Italy, says a local travel expert.
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Kiwi retirees are opting out of high priced coastal properties and turning to luxury RVs as a holiday option, according to a new local motorhome company.
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Kiwi social marketplace app SellShed have hit their funding target of $250,000 in just four weeks via equity crowdfunding platform PledgeMe.
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Christchurch travellers’ continued interest in more ambitious and exotic destinations around the world has seen a local travel agency make a clean sweep of four awards at a national ceremony.
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An inspirational approach to helping Kiwis travel the world has earned locally-owned agency House of Travel inclusion in the top 20 most attractive employers in New Zealand.
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The introduction of Kiwi-designed innovative products has seen a New Zealand based exporter recognised in a new government-lead initiative to promote creative research and development in New Zealand business.
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New Zealand companies are failing to realise the need to insure against cyber attacks, despite a growing number of incidents, according to a top commercial insurance expert.
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Kiwi social marketplace app SellShed are on track to exceed their fund target after just two weeks of raising money via equity crowdfunding platform PledgeMe.
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Maori and Pacific Island children have the highest levels of hospitalisation from ear infections but have gained the most from national immunisation programmes, according to a new study.
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Kiwis are underinsured for some of their most common holiday destinations, according to a local travel expert.
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Kiwi parents need to be more vigilant in monitoring their children for ear infections if we want to prevent hearing loss and reduce the numbers admitted to hospital annually, according to a leading Starship surgeon.
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Gillette, the leader in global shave care, has unveiled its latest product innovation aimed at enabling men to achieve a truly superior shave with the new Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall™ Technology.
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An elegant bottle of bubbles, inspired by the woman behind Allan Scott Family Winemakers, makes the perfect addition to a Mother's Day lunch or sophisticated high tea this year.
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NIOXIN’s unique advanced skincare approach delivers both immediate and long-term results.
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A New Zealand ophthalmologist is using his expertise to help train an eye surgeon in Cambodia to deal with hundreds of needy children in the developing nation.
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A rapidly growing Kiwi tech startup aims to raise $500,000 through equity crowdfunding to continue to grow its social marketplace app, which is based on a geo-advertising business model.
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A life-sized replica cake containing over 14,000 eggs and 300kg of flour has been unveiled to mark the 70th birthday of Thomas.
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Dry July, the fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer, has today announced the appointment of Impact PR as its public relations agency in New Zealand for this year’s campaign.
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Increasing numbers of Kiwi families are venturing to destinations as far afield as Alaska and the rivers of Europe, as cruise holidays become a more popular choice for people travelling with children.
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Embrace the sophistication and glamour of stunning, shiny curls – minus the hard work - with the new VS Sassoon Secret Curl™ hot rollers.
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A local travel expert is predicting a 7% increase in trans-Tasman trips if the Australian dollar continues its recent trend towards parity with the New Zealand dollar.
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An increasing desire for family holidays further afield, along with a change in reputation for the former party hot spot, means more Kiwi families are travelling to Thailand for a mid-winter holiday.
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Bad love songs and terrible Dad jokes – cheesy isn’t always good, but when it comes to a deliciously juicy, fresh burger pattie with chunks of real cheese for your BBQ, it’s perfection on a plate! The new Mr Beak’s Beef & Cheese Burger patties are the first of their kind, and are set to make your summer nights’ of cooking easier and more delicious.
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It might be time to put away the jandals and say farewell to summer afternoons with a cold beer in the sun, but it’s easy to keep feeling comfy, relaxed and stylish no matter what you’re doing in the cooler months with the new collection of functional footwear from ECCO®.
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TARANAKI — A New Plymouth businessman’s generosity will help see Taranaki children receive food and life-changing technology as part of this year’s Variety Bash.
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Love the feeling of salon-dried hair, but struggle to get the same shiny, healthy-looking locks at home? Meet the brand new VS Sassoon 3Q High Performance Dryer that will deliver the three Qs for your hair better than ever before – Quick, Quiet and Quality.
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Dry, water-damaged hair lacking shine and nourishment is a common pitfall of the hotter months, so it’s more important than ever to look after your locks this summer.
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In a New Zealand-first, a new app has been launched to increase the efficiency of business travel.
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Lilah Bowers win4Three New Zealand school students have created winning designs for exercise books that will be donated to students at low decile schools throughout the country.
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A revamped website for appliance solutions company Rinnai will allow customers to select premium products that perfectly fit the design and requirements of their home.
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A unique new tour being offered by an Auckland travel agent is set to take Kiwi craft beer lovers to the global hub of hops for a prestigious festival experience.
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A new, less invasive laser surgery technique could allow more Kiwis to benefit from corrective surgery according to some of the country’s top ophthalmologists.
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CANTERBURY — A lack of good sleep is bringing down more Cantabrians than anyone else in the country, with the majority saying they feel sad or depressed as a result of missing out on sleep.
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Some of the greatest lessons we can teach our kids can be done over a game of beach cricket according to one of New Zealand’s leading psychologists.
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Kiwis are determined to keep that summer holiday feeling alive, with many already booking international trips in the new year, according to a leading local travel agency.
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MARLBOROUGH — Marlborough residents are being warned to protect their eyes from extreme levels of UV radiation that could cause early onset of conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts.
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One of New Zealand's leading media industry experts has launched a training blog to help business owners and managers prepare for media interviews.
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The temptations of a roaring fire and snow-covered pine trees has seen the number of New Zealanders heading to colder climates for a ‘white Christmas’ increase this year.
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