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AIM-listed global security company red24 has appointed a multinational crisis communication team, represented in New Zealand by PR consultancy TextWrite. London-based red24 helps international companies manage crisis situations ranging from product recalls and adverse weather conditions, through to rescuing staff involved in hostage and terrorist attacks.

The RWC 2011 proved to be a significant media event across all major sectors of New Zealand. Rugby aside, there were always high expectations for New Zealand to “perform” during the tournament, whether it be economically or culturally. More>>

Waikato University student Briar Thompson is one of three New Zealanders to have been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford University next year. More>>

Communications contractors now have their own network to source new contracts. The Contract Communicators Network (CCN) is an independent group of experienced public relations and communications professionals who will be promoting an alternative to the traditional HR consultancies contracting services model.

We all know the popularity of online and social media has grown exponentially. And now, smart companies understand the importance of listening before participating, and using social media to better understand their customers through accurate tracking and analysis.

Entires are now open for the 2011 Annual Report Awards, as part of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountant’s (NZICA) Leadership Awards.