We were proud to be recognised at the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand awards with a highly commended in the Sustained Public Relations category last month. Convergence was a finalist for our pro-bono work with our long-term client Husky … [Read more]
It’s not all about you
When you’re writing a media release, who is your ‘customer’?
Steve Attwood, Partner at Convergence Communications & Marketing, says too many businesses and organisations are wasting time on ineffective media releases.
If there is such a thing as a ‘universal … [Read more]
Call for increased protection of endangered dolphins
Black Cat Cruises commissioned the first ever research done on the economic value of dolphin tourism to both New Zealand and Canterbury. The eco-tourism operator is concerned that hundreds of jobs, and the dolphins themselves, are at risk unless stronger … [Read more]
Addressing New Zealand’s biggest planning issues
Convergence has provided media and communications support to the New Zealand Planning Institute’s (NZPI) annual conference since 2017. Our objective is to increase awareness of the event with potential delegates, stakeholders and industry leaders through strategic media relations.
Alongside … [Read more]
West Coast celebrates 150 years of dairying
It has been 150 years since the first commercial dairy company was established on the South Island’s West Coast – and on ‘The Coast’ that means stories . . . lots of them.
Convergence got the chance to speak to … [Read more]
Exposing economic abuse
New Zealand’s hidden economic abuse issue was recently exposed, on the back of new research released by our client Good Shepherd New Zealand (GSNZ).
The report revealed Kiwi women are being reduced to poverty by their partners. Economic abuse is … [Read more]
Skellerup’s Red Band Turns 60
The iconic Skellerup Red Band gumboot celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2018. We partnered with social media influencers to promote the anniversary and were thrilled when Rhys Darby posted him and his two boys enjoying Red Bands boots on the … [Read more]