Talisa Clavijo begins at Super Consumers Talisa Clavijo has started a new role as head of strategic communications at Super Consumers Australia.  Clavijo said the role was a “big shift” from B2B tech, campaigns, leads and sales pipelines into advocacy work and public policy.  “I’m excited to deepen my work in communications that shine a light on issues many people don’t even realise exist until they hit close to home,” she wrote on LinkedIn.  She was a marketing and communications strategist at Clavijo Creative most recently, where she worked with organisations to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging communications from integrated campaign strategy and messaging through to copywriting, storytelling and content creation. Clavijo worked in marketing and communications teams at Employment Hero, Curious Thing AI, Sella.io and AlayaCare previously. Shweta Nandakumar takes up a new role at FleishmanHillard Shweta Nandaku

Alexandra Lynne joins Sony ANZ Alexandra Lynne has announced that she has started a new role as social media influencer coordinator at Sony Australia and New Zealand.  Expressing her excitement on LinkedIn, Lynne wrote, “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join such an iconic brand and work alongside a talented team across the creator and social space.” Most recently, she was a gaming campaign and content manager at Cure Cancer, where she led end-to-end Game on Cancer fundraising campaigns from planning to delivery.  Lynne worked as a creative partnerships coordinator at RODE, a video editor and content specialist at Click Media, and a freelance video editor. She has also been a freelance Twitch streamer since August 2019.  Gangemi takes up new stint at HYROX APAC Adam Gangemi has started a new position as public relations manager, APAC at HYROX APAC, he announced on LinkedIn. Gangemi takes up the role after nearly five years work

IFM Investors seeks a senior associate - corporate communications Patrick Lane is looking for a senior associate of corporate communications at IFM Investors.  The role is a contractual role for 12 months while Jamila Fontana steps away on parental leave and Julia Donovan gets promoted.  The role involves supporting the media strategies to enhance and protect IFM’s reputation globally, developing and delivering high-quality media and communications products, including briefs, talking points, speeches, media releases, responses and social media content.   Reporting to the director of global corporate communications, the candidate will work closely with asset classes and colleagues across the business to achieve their objective of uplifting IFM’s reputation and public profile in target media markets, and among our investors, prospects and key stakeholders.  An ideal candidate will possess a tertiary qualification in communication or journalism

Anna Chubb launches her own advisory practice Anna Chubb took to LinkedIn to announce that she has launched her own advisory practice in Newcastle, Anna Chubb Advisory.  She launches a new venture after working for 27 years in the NSW Government and 3 years in the private sector.    Bryony Massingham launches new health comms venture  Bryony Massingham has announced on LinkedIn that she has launched a new healthcare communications agency, Massingham Communications.  She will work with health organisations that value clarity in complexity, strong stakeholder trust and strategic guidance that builds influence across their ecosystem.  Massingham previously worked in communications roles for over two decades across various groups, including Boggo Road Innovation Junction, Edelman, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, BBC, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Australian Communications Exchange and Bechtel Corporation. Nem Devic joins Kmart Group Nem Devi

The Marcom Avenue, an integrated marketing and communications agency, has secured the public relations and social media mandate by the Trade Fairs Division of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 to be held at Bharat Mandapam from October 15 to 17, 2025.   The partnership allows the agency to plan and execute a comprehensive communications strategy for CII, encompassing traditional PR, media outreach, social media optimisation and campaign development, including video campaigns and podcasts, to strengthen CII’s voice as India’s premier business association, amplifying its policy advocacy, industry initiatives, and global collaborations.  B Thiagarajan, chairman, Trade Fair Council, CII, stated, “A key highlight of this partnership will be the India International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE), organised by CII in association with the Ministry of Railways. As Asia’s largest rail transportation even

Thrillophilia, India’s leading AI-powered travel platform, has appointed The Media Manifest as its official PR partner. The association will focus on strengthening Thrillophilia’s brand presence and shaping conversations around how Indians discover and experience travel.  Speaking about the partnership, Kinjal Shah, co-founder of The Media Manifest, said: “We are excited to partner with Thrillophilia, a brand that is redefining travel for the new-age Indian consumer. At The Media Manifest, we believe in crafting narratives that go beyond traditional communication, connecting brands to audiences through authenticity and relevance. With Thrillophilia’s scale and vision, we see a tremendous opportunity to shape conversations around how India travels and to showcase the brand’s role in driving the future of experiential tourism.”  Abhishek Daga, co-founder of Thrillophilia, stated, “At Thrillophilia, we’ve always believed travel is more than moving from one place to

Honda Cars India Ltd appoints Burson as its strategic communications partner. The partnership aims to strengthen Honda’s brand presence and leadership in India’s dynamic automotive market.   Burson will lead integrated communication efforts to enhance brand reputation, drive stakeholder engagement, and support strategic storytelling.  Deepshikha Dharmaraj, CEO of Burson Group India, said, “We’re proud to partner with Honda, a brand with a strong legacy. Our expertise in automotive communications will help amplify Honda’s leadership and purpose-driven growth in India.”