NZ: March 2015 industry news

All the latest beauty industry happenings in New Zealand.

Showroom 22 launch beauty department
Fashion PR company Showroom 22 has confirmed the launch of a new department to handle its growing beauty sector called Symmetry PR.

Director Murray Bevan explains: “It’s been a long time in the making, but with Showroom 22 having such a strong link to fashion, we had to create a new brand to handle beauty. It makes for a nice shift, and we can really make the Symmetry family of brands stand on its own. With the showroom having a strong clients and credentials list, we have the right momentum to make Symmetry into a success.”

Bevan and Jaime Ridge will be at the helm of Symmetry PR and can be contacted via murray@showroom22.com and jaime@symmetrypr.nz.

Changes at PEAD PR
Molly Wilson has announced that after two years working at PEAD PR, she is departing the firm to commence a six-month adventure around South America.

For all Farmers requests, please contact Katie Wagner at katie.wagner@peadpr.co.nz. For all Maybelline New York enquiries, contact Tabitha Coleman on tabitha@peadpr.co.nz.

Changes at Publicity PR
Ali Gwynne has confirmed that Friday, April 24 will be her final day at work for Publicity PR. The account executive has decided to make the move across the globe, with plans to settle permanently in London.

All queries relating to Smashbox, Murad and Caci can be directed to Jacqui Kenna at Jacqui@publicitypr.co.nz. All queries for Clooney Club are to be directed to Sarah Campbell at Sarah@publicitypr.co.nz, with those for Dawson’s Furniture to be sent to Dearra Naidoo at Dearra@publicitypr.co.nz.

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