Birthdays

the pr shop ate lots of cake this month as we celebrated the birthdays for three of the team. First up on the 17th was Shan, who managed to make her 23rd birthday celebrations last for a good three weeks! Then little Zylah (Sal's daughter) turned two on the 19th. We expect tears and tantrums over the next year, for this terrible two. And finally, on the 24th, Sally celebrated her 32nd birthday.

We all celebrated with a delicious dinner out at Monsoon Poon.

Vodafone Music Awards

Yesterday was the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards! Shannon had the task chaperoning two gorgeous "Gravity Girls" for Gravity Coffee, a sponsor of the awards. The girls received the attention that two beautiful ladies should - and met a range of celebs with their "all access" tickets. The photo is of Tess Tickle and Venus Mantrap with the C4 Host, Shavaughn Ruakere.

Welcome Lively Lydia

We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of the pr shop, Lydia Blatch!
 
Joining us as an account executive, Lydia is a natural people-person and an exceptional communicator (that’s pr speak for “she talks as much as we do”).
 
Lydia’s energy, smile and down-to-earth manner endeared her to us during the interview process (she also laughed at our jokes, which always helps).  But it wasn't just her friendly demeanour that won us over.  Lydia is also an incredibly motivated and talented individual, and we're sure she's destined to become a PR star at the pr shop (no pressure Lyds!).

Amie's Leaving Lunch

Today was Amie's leaving lunch at Magnum.

Aims is leaving the pr shop pastures for the great ocean. Kind of. She has taken on an exciting role as Communications Advisor for Ports of Auckland. Amie has been with us for six months and in that time has wowed us with her knowledge spanning not only varied topics, but topics through the ages - there ain't nothing this girl does not know from the days Julius Caesar ruled, through to the day the Berlin wall was demolished. Never accept an invite to play her at Trivial Pursuit.

Amie has been a valued member of the team and she will be missed. We all wish her well in her ocean adventures.

Now You Can Shop Online!

After two years of deliberation, investigation, consideration, collaboration and procrastination - the pr shop’s website is now live!

Intended to showcase our personality and energy, the emphasis is on entertainment and interaction rather than overwhelming you with information.

The site was designed by the clever people at Method Studios, and allows you to explore a street and discover items of interest at your own pace. Or, if you don’t want to take a stroll, post-it notes offer an alternative way to navigate the site.

Enjoy and please let us know what you think!

Pippa in surgery!

Pippa had a minor operation to her leg today. However in true PR style, she was dressed in high heels and at a client function only hours afterwards. We would include a photo but Pippa is not keen to get her legs out on the web!

Face-to-leg opportunities are available by appointment only!

Corbans Viticulture Open Day

Our client Corbans Viticulture had an open day on Saturday, out at their plant in Whenuapai. Pippa and Shan went out to meet the guests and media. Was a great day and even the weather behaved itself and the rain held off despite looming black clouds!