CREDENTIALS A Strategic Communications Consultancy WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION We have in-depth knowledge of and experience in the industries in which we operate. It’s this industry specialisation that sets us apart from other consultancies. CUSTOMISED COMMUNICATIONS We deliver a unique communications solution to each and every one of our clients that is suited to their particular needs. We develop customised communications using proven methods that are effective and meet our client requirements. HIGHLY EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS Our consultants have an average 10 years’ experience and are at a minimum degree qualified with most of them having higher qualifications. We are committed to professional development and continuous learning about the industry, trends and best practices. Our consultants are professional and knowledgeable and are generous in providing expertise and advice. STRATEGIC We take a strategic approach to communications. This means we always have our client’s big picture, reputation and business goals in mind. We develop a strong understanding of your business, your operating environment, the challenges you face and key stakeholders. Our strategic advice and solutions are based upon our communications expertise and years of experience in the industry. INSIGHTFUL We use our insights gained from more than a decade experience in the communications industry to benefit our clients. We believe in a strong foundation of evidence-based communications for achieving a comprehensive communication strategy. We add value by contributing our knowledge about the best methods and practices in communication together with an analysis of the client’s situation. ENTERPRISING COMMUNICATIONS IS A COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCY THAT HAS PARTICULAR EXPERTISE IN THE SECTORS OF URBAN PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPORT MARKETING, GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS URBAN URBANPLANNING, PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE, PROPERTY INFRASTRUCTURE, PROPERTY Enterprising Communications specialises in western Sydney urban planning, infrastructure and property developments. When you engage Enterprising Communications for your project, you will be dealing with a consultancy that has local knowledge, established contacts in the region and experience working in western Sydney. OUR SERVICES COMMUNICATION STRATEGY PROJECT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE WestConnex Achieved clear and comprehensive articulation of client’s views about the project, undertook additional research into community issues and environmental impacts, effectively presented client’s position and wrote submission to the WestConnex Delivery Authority on behalf of client. Sydney Olympic Park Lower Prospect Canal Promoted conversion of land into a 62 hectare open space corridor and the community and environment benefits of the development through launch event materials, media coverage and a community newsletter. Carter Street Urban Activation Precinct Reviewed the planning proposal in relation to land use, transport and noise impacts and their effects. Refined the client’s position and recommendations and wrote the submission to the Department of Planning on the client’s behalf. Georges River Foreshore Improvement Program Promoted walking trails, indigenous artworks and environment conservation of the program. Lakewood Estate Promoted sustainable design and energy efficient features of Stockland’s residential estate through communications materials, obtaining media coverage and writing community newsletters. Pemulwuy A newly created suburb: raised community awareness through a suite of communication materials including several media releases, responses to media inquiries, fact sheet and community newsletter articles. Nelson’s Ridge Estate Publicised Lend Lease’s master planned residential estate through media releases and media statements, community newsletter articles and media coverage. Auburn Town Centre Formulated and implemented six month strategy to manage stakeholder issues, create awareness of project milestones and community benefits. 3 Parramatta EXPORT MARKETING Enterprising Communications is experienced in promoting Australian exports to international audiences and has particular expertise in the Indian market. We also provide export marketing services to international firms for the Australian market. OUR SERVICES EXPORT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INDIAN CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE EXPERIENCE International education market Developed communications to inform about government initiatives to attract international students to NSW, the value of the international education market and strengths of the Australian education sector. Indian film investment Publicised government and industry investment to attract Indian film production and its economic and cultural benefits to NSW. G’day USA Publicised Australia’s largest showcase in the US market; the sectors of NSW food and wine, education and bi-lateral trade including developing key messages, story angles, photo opportunities and writing ministerial speech, media materials and industry newsletter article. Working Holiday Visa Raised awareness about changes to visa to local and international audiences to encourage an increase in visa applications. Regional Flagship Events Program Publicised 20 events across NSW to attract patronage to regional NSW, showcase regional tourism and promote economic value of events. China UnionPay Raised awareness of new credit facility for Chinese visitors through communications materials and publicity activity. Airline Routes and Aviation Articulated economic and tourism benefits to the state of Singapore Airlines inaugural A380 flight to Sydney, Jetstar, Tiger Air, Etihad, Virgin domestic and international routes, opening of Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and NSW Government aviation policy, in communication materials. Sydney, NSW South Coast, Outback, Snowy Mountains, North Coast and Hunter regions Developed and wrote communication and media materials for tourism campaign launches for each region promoting unique features and experiences. 4 URBAN PLANNING, GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE, PROPERTY Enterprising Communications has a strong record of developing and implementing communications strategy for local, state and federal government agencies and ministerial offices. Enterprising Communications is a pre-qualified government supplier. OUR SERVICES Government and stakeholder campaign Implemented government strategy for national campaign to encourage the public to take annual leave, working with peak industry bodies, businesses and local and federal government departments. COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES MANAGEMENT Local government Researched and wrote public comment and position statements on behalf of the organisation and elected representatives. EXPERIENCE Fit for the Future Advisory Panel Enterprising Communications is on the panel of experts to advise local councils about communications strategy and community consultation. Ministerial Communications For two state government ministers: speeches, briefing notes, questions on notice, cabinet minutes, identifying media opportunities and providing communications advice. Compulsory Third Party Insurance Reform Developed communications materials for industry consultation including drafting discussion notes, fact sheets and case studies. Workers Compensation Scheme Procurement Planned and implemented communication and issues management strategy including providing communications advice, identifying risks and mitigations, developing and writing key messages, a suite of communications materials for each stakeholder group and website content. Do Not Call Register Formulated media strategy to raise awareness of issue amongst stakeholders and influence government decision to extend the register, gained national media coverage in print and talkback radio. Workers Compensation Reforms Developed and wrote a suite of communications materials including fact sheets for Members of Parliament and general public and frequently asked questions. National Broadband Network Highlighted equity and accessibility issues and wrote media materials to influence government decision making. Dispute Resolution Conferences Developed a suite of print and audio-visual communications materials about new dispute resolution conferences distributed to NSW courts and translated into five languages. National Internet Filter Developed communications strategy to present organisation’s view to federal government. 5 Parliament House, Canberra URBAN PLANNING, CORPORATE INFRASTRUCTURE, PROPERTY Enterprising Communications has an in-depth knowledge of effective corporate communications strategies. We can provide your organisation with expert communications advice and develop strategies to inform and foster support amongst stakeholders, raise your organisation’s profile, position your organisation in the industry and effectively manage issues. OUR SERVICES CONTENT STRATEGY CORPORATE POSITIONING AND PROFILING ISSUES MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Content Strategy Enterprising Communications developed a content strategy for a newly formed business association. This involved examining the organisation’s goals, target audience, identification of communication platforms, subject matter, key messages and calendar of activity. Enterprising Communications implemented the content strategy which included writing and developing social media content, website content and member newsletters. The strategy raised profile of the organisation and resulted in a community of supporters on social media. the industry, raising its national media presence and gaining the reputation as a respected national consumer advocate. Issues management Enterprising Communications developed and implemented an issues management strategy for multi-million dollar, state-wide procurement scheme. This complex project involved finance/ insurance, medical, business and employee stakeholders. Enterprising Communications provided risk and issues management advice to senior management and developed a comprehensive program of tailored communications for each stakeholder group for the three phases of procurement. The strategy comprised of key messages, fact sheets, media questions and answers, media releases and holding statements, letters to industry and stakeholder associations, website copy, internal communications and senior executive speech notes and presentation. It resulted in the successful procurement program with a field of qualified organisations responding to the tender and effective minimisation of issues. Corporate profiling and positioning Enterprising Communications profiled and positioned a consumer organisation by identifying and developing news stories and angles that positioned the organisation as the leading, authoritative, consumer expert in the industry and successfully pitched these stories to national print, radio and broadcast media. The strategy included proactive media and issues analysis, gaining interviews for the organisation’s CEO in national financial and business media, writing opinion editorials for industry publications, letters to the editor and providing comment on issues. It resulted in the organisation establishing its profile in 6 URBAN PLANNING, TEAM INFRASTRUCTURE, PROPERTY Our team is comprised of highly qualified communications professionals who each have more than 10 years’ industry experience. JOAN DHARAMDAS, PRINCIPAL VEENA ARULDASS, SENIOR CONSULTANT Joan Dharamdas, B.A., M.A. (Communications Management), MPRIA is an award-winning communications professional with 15 years’ experience in the communications industry. During her career, Joan has held senior communications positions in state and local government where she has implemented high-profile state, national and international campaigns for NSW Trade and Investment, communications for urban planning and master planned residential projects for local councils in western Sydney and provided communications advice to ministerial offices. Joan has won several awards including a communications research prize by the University of Technology, Sydney in 2012 and led the team in a state government department that won awards for meeting international best practice in the Australasian Reporting Awards in 2010 and 2011. Veena is an accomplished writer and communicator who has several years experience in multinational organisations. Veena has held positions of technical writer for the Indian subsidiaries of the Bank of New York Mellon and Deloitte. She was a correspondent and copy writer for India’s national newspaper, the Times of India and content writer for an Indian software company. Veena is tertiary qualified with a Master of Arts in Communications and Journalism and Masters of Arts in English Literature both from the University of Pune, India. JENNIFER BARDETTA , CONSULTANT Jennifer has a decade-long career in the federal government sector in the portfolios of international affairs and health where she researched and provided policy advice to management and clients on complex issues. Jennifer has an excellent knowledge about the workings of the government sector, sharp and insightful research skills and strong client relationship skills. She has tertiary qualifications from the University of Western Sydney. NIGEL BOWEN, ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT Nigel is a qualified and experienced journalist and writer. He worked for 10 years at Australian Consolidated Press as a magazine editor. Nigel has also written for a number of publications including The Bulletin, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review, The Age and Canberra Times. Nigel’s experience extends to content marketing on a range of topics. He has a particular interest in Australian entrepreneurialism and has written frequently on export success stories for Austrade’s Australia Unlimited print and digital magazine. Nigel is tertiary qualified with a Master of Arts in Mass Communication (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts both from Macquarie University. ASSOCIATES We work with a team of talented associates to meet our client requirements in design and print, website and video production. 7 GET IN TOUCH T 02 8757 3523 | E info@enterprisingcommunications.com.au Level 2, 5 George Street North Strathfield NSW 2137 www.enterprisingcommunications.com.au
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