So long 'Number 1'

One of our clients left recently - as they do from time to time. This client was our self proclaimed number one. It was his confidence in this positioning that meant we always had a soft spot for him and deemed him worthy enough to receive the trophy pictured below. We will miss you Seano. Who will be our next number one?

A busy weekend

Renee and Shelley spent the weekend in Canterbury hosting media at the annual epic Speight's Coast to Coast. Facing 4am wake-up calls and driving media from Greymouth through to Klondyke Corner, picturesque Arthur's Pass and onto Sumner Beach in Christchurch. The conditions were perfect, which allowed Ussher to complete the race way ahead of schedule, only narrowly missing out on achieving the record for the fastest ever race. Our pr challenge for the event is to help leverage the Speight's sponsorship and ensure that the media refer to the race by it's full name. Happily the NZ Herald played ball with three branded pieces of coverage. Happy clients, happy days, tired PR consultants.

While the dynamic duo were working their magic on the media, most of the rest of us were getting stung by Sting at Mission Estate in Napier. The Hawkes Bay turned on some stunning weather and the team were treated to a ride in local Labour MP Stuart Nash's fire engine. Huge accolades to the NZSO...you did us proud.

Sulky Sally

You know when you volunteer to do something and then you forget and then you remember and you wonder what you were thinking? Well that's exactly what Sally was thinking when she found herself riding in a horse race at Alexandra Park last Friday. Measuring 5ft 2 and wrapped head to toe in jockey gear, including helmet, goggles, vest and a snazzy silky blue number, Sal certainly looked the part, but that's the extent of her equestrian experience. She braved the rain, wind, a few nerves and the risk of getting horse-poo in the mouth, to raise some cash for Make-A-Wish, a charity that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. We're glad to say that Sal did us proud. Her horse came first and the charity made $2k. Not a bad effort for a rainy Friday night.