http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/ Based in Perth, Western Australia, Platform Communications provides strategic advice and corporate affairs counsel to the mining, energy and resources sector. en-au heidi@platformcommunications.com.au Copyright 2012 2012-03-01T03:16:29+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/university-of-sydney-enlists-platform-to-provide-industry-icebreaker/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/university-of-sydney-enlists-platform-to-provide-industry-icebreaker/#When:03:16:29Z University of Sydney’s unprecedented Global Executive MBA program caught the eye of local industry and resource leaders thanks to Platform Communications.   Platform introduced university representatives Michelle McDonald and Richard Hall to colleagues in the resources sector, including Chevron, WorleyParsons, Clough and Atlas Iron, and helped to orchestrate meetings with industry associations including the Chamber of Minerals & Energy and APPEA.    The University of Sydney will be back in Perth to meet with other interested corporates in March at a breakfast function hosted by the Resource Channel, which will be attended by Western Australian HR and recruitment professionals. Guest speakers will be discussing the importance of aligning internal culture and brand with external recruitment marketing and branding. This breakfast event also marks a significant milestone for the Resource Channel as the company will be launching their training and development functionality to their website.    2012-03-01T03:16:29+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/new-talent-joins-the-platform-team/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/new-talent-joins-the-platform-team/#When:03:16:20Z Boasting more than 60 years of experience between them Kathryn Tenger, Kate Hussey, Peter Mizen, Claire McLeod and Fiona Doney have joined the Platform Communications team.   Kathryn, Kate and Fiona have recently joined Platform’s skilled group of communication specialists.   Kathryn is a senior marketing and communications manager who has managed multi-million dollar projects and launch campaigns across the information technology, finance and telecommunications arenas.   Kate is a senior marketing integrations and media expert who is adept at developing brand positioning, brand frameworks and marketing communications strategies.   Fiona has worked across a range of industries including retail, advertising and the resource sector; she has an excellent understanding of marketing and communications, including business strategy, event management and strategic communication.   Platform’s new business development manager, Peter is a senior sales and marketing executive who has led numerous large and medium accounts and managed and trained staff in a wide variety of business areas.   Claire, an internationally experienced senior graphic designer, has joined Platform’s graphic design team. Claire has delivered great design for a range of corporate clients, including Chevron.    2012-03-01T03:16:20+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/pcp-board-snaps-up-platform-founder/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/pcp-board-snaps-up-platform-founder/#When:03:15:58Z Platform Communications founder Kirsty Danby has joined board of The Perth Centre for Photography (PCP).   PCP is a not-for-profit gallery that provides a collective working space and promotes all forms of photo media with a focus on showcasing upcoming and emerging photographic talent.   Kirsty’s appointment comes at an opportune time for PCP. The gallery has relocated to a new location at 100 Aberdeen Street in Perth’s cultural precinct of Northbridge, PCP will be drawing on Kirsty’s extensive corporate communications skills to re-launch its brand, gallery and services to the corporate sector.   PCP is also celebrating its 20th anniversary of operations in 2012 so expect a jam-packed year of exciting exhibitions and events.   For information on PCP, please visit www.pcp.org.au/   2012-03-01T03:15:58+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/east-coast-presence-to-expand/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/east-coast-presence-to-expand/#When:03:14:44Z Queensland may be soon home to a sister Platform Communications office. Platform currently services a growing number of clients on the east coast, including BMA Coal, Terrex Seismic, ATIVO, DGR Global and Astute Learning.   Platform Director Kirsty Danby said it made sense for Platform to establish a Brisbane branch. “The same successful model would apply and the talented Perth team is up for the challenge of supporting a new office,” Kirsty said.   This growth builds on Platform’s already established presence in Adelaide and Melbourne.   2012-03-01T03:14:44+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-donates-services-to-improve-indigenous-health/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-donates-services-to-improve-indigenous-health/#When:03:13:30Z Platform Communications has reaffirmed its ongoing support for West Australian not-for-profit group EON Foundation.   EON Foundation aims to improve the well being of Indigenous Western Australians by providing resources for sustainable projects such as community vegetable gardens and orchards and nutrition programs.   The charity group is the brainchild of well-known Perth corporate communications advisor Carloine De Mori. Fellow board members include leading Perth solicitors Katrina Burton and Clair Medhurst.   Platform donated its services to produce EON’s 2011 Annual Report, managed its 2011 corporate luncheon and annual report launch and developed a 2012 marketing and branding plan.   Platform Director Kirsty Danby said the communications agency would continue to provide in-kind assistance to EON in 2012. “EON is a fabulous initiative that delivers real and positive change to some our most isolated Indigenous communities in WA,” Kirsty said. “I am delighted that Platform is in the position to help EON deliver its innovative program.”   2012-03-01T03:13:30+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/worleyparsons-joins-platform-client-list/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/worleyparsons-joins-platform-client-list/#When:03:11:19Z Australian engineering group WorleyParsons has turned to Platform Communications to provide advice and develop new marketing and communications strategies across its Western Australian operations.   Platform Communications Director, Kirsty Danby said the WorleyParsons story is amazing, “its ability to respond to rapid growth in the industry demonstrates their ability to deliver. We’re thrilled to be working with the team at WorleyParsons”.   2012-03-01T03:11:19+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/bma-coal-canada-conference/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/bma-coal-canada-conference/#When:09:15:00Z Jointly owned with Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is Australia's largest coal miner and exporter, and the world's largest supplier to the seaborne coking coal market.   In 2011, Platform Communications was engaged by BHP Billiton BMA Coal to develop a bold and unique marketing concept for a joint recruitment campaign to be launched at the Opportunities Australia EXP0 2011 in Canada.    Platform produced a creative and stylish marketing concept to promote BHP Billiton BMA Coal as Australian employers of choice at the expo.    The Platform design team produced a dynamic Australiana-themed booth for the expo, along with a fully-dressed interview room that featured BHP Billiton BMA Coal corporate branding.   Platform developed and supplied a full suite of marketing collateral, including the production of a DVD.   The Platform team managed global logistics to deliver the exhibition booths and marketing collateral for the Canadian expo. This included supplying delegates with detailed briefing packs, incorporating key messages, communication tactics and safety information. 2011-05-13T09:15:00+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/australian-underground-drilling-wins-new-tender/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/australian-underground-drilling-wins-new-tender/#When:08:52:44Z A new client to Platform, Australian Underground Drilling (AUD) is a privately owned business that aims to provide underground drilling services to Western Australia.   The company has exciting new growth opportunities and has recently been awarded the underground drilling contract at Paulsen's Gold Mine owned by Northern Star Resources. This contract tender is for two years with a third year option. AUD has recently appointed a 12-man team to work on the drilling contract at the mine.   AUD engaged Platform Communications to develop a complete communications strategy including marketing and branding of stationary and corporate communications. 2011-05-02T08:52:44+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/khcs-business-win/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/khcs-business-win/#When:08:54:19Z Kellie Hill Consulting (KHC) has had another successful year of business growth in its tenth operating year.   KHC has a team of eight staff working from the head office in Perth that specialise in Aboriginal heritage, Native Title negotiations, field logistics and basic environmental approvals. KHC also has a strong network of archaeologists, anthropologists and lawyers who assist KHC in providing the best possible advice.   Recently, KHC was invited to produce an advertisement for Visa Business Card's ‘gobiz' campaign to showcase business development and growth.   Platform is proud to have worked with KHC in developing their logo, corporate identity and stationary and assisting with the quarterly newsletter. We congratulate the company on its business success and look forward to the developments in the coming year. View KHC's Visa advertisement at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAv2tAJ0I7Y&feature=youtu.be  2011-05-03T08:54:19+00:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-welcomes-new-team-members/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-welcomes-new-team-members/#When:09:06:08Z Platform has kicked off 2011 with several new additions to the team. Shaun Fox, Grant Patterson, Caitlan Plowright and Sally Knight joined the team in the last few months and have settled in well as part of the Platform family.   Graphic Designer Shaun specialises in corporate marketing and branding and is experienced in advertising, print and website design.   Graphic Designer Grant has been in the design industry since 2005 and has vast experience in print, website and collateral design.   Sally is completing her degree in Public Relations and Marketing and is part of Platform's events management team.   Caitlan is part of Platform's events management team. She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship, with a minor in Business Law. 2011-04-29T09:06:08+00:00