AC delivered on their promise,did a great job of raising awareness,introducing new relationships and building profile for us 
Dr Paul Winton,Principal, Temple Capital Investment Specialists
In the Media 
Konica Minolta and The Vodafone Warriors Lead Library Reading Scrum 2010
The Alexander Communications team was challenged to show kids that ‘reading and writing is cool’ with the launch of the third annual League in Libraries programme in Auckland with Konica Minolta and the ... read more
Mike Taylor on Radio Live -Running Pie Funds
Andrew Patterson of Radio Live interviews Mike Taylor, Managing Director at Pie Funds, on his experience of running his own fund at the age of 30 – Audio Click this link to hear the ... read more
Cleaning Up: Can New Zealand keep up with the global revolution in cleantech?
Mark Lowndes, of Lowndes Associates talks about this subject on www.unlimited.co.nz. He recently chaired his firm’s Business Intelligence Series workshop for more than 90 senior businesspeople on the topic of clean technology, or cleantech, and ... read more
Challenge Trust Aiding Recovery From Eating Disorders
The clinical psychologist designing Auckland’s long-awaited residential eating disorders service for Challenge Trust wants it to have a kitchen located at the heart of the home. Martin Johnston interviewed Clive Plucknett (pictured left), CEO ... read more
Kids Cook at LynnMall
During the July school holidays, kids were invited to don their chef’s apron and hat and come down to the Kids Cook kitchen at LynnMall Shopping Centre. ... read more
NZ Taken For a Spin
Stihl Shops' family-owned German parent, with annual turnover of €2.2 billion ($4 billion), was prepared to let New Zealand run with the STIHL SHOP™concept, Bibby said. Based on research, the company came up ... read more
Results.com Helping SME’s Execute Business Plans
Business execution specialists Results.com were in the SME spotlight on 24 June, when CEO Rod Hill appeared on TVNZ’s NZI Business to discuss how the company helps businesses grow in New Zealand and ... read more
Mike Taylor Turns Heads With Pie Funds
Mike Taylor Managing Director of Pie Funds continues to turn heads in the world of funds management. This month he features in Unlimited magazine in an interview by Nicola Kean. ... read more
Business Buyers Get In Line
The Switch Business principals have been busy at it again, this weekend featured in the Herald on Sunday 'Buyers Face A Lenghty Wait' by Maria Slade they discuss the growing number of waiting ... read more
Artist’s Impression Of Bayfair Revealed
Bayfair Shopping Centre's $15 million refurbishment is progressing smoothly with artist's impressions provided exclusively to the Bay of Plenty Times this ... read more
Media Releases
Powerful Revenue & Margin Growth for STIHL SHOP™ Owners as Brand Adds Three Further Locations
The steady growth of the STIHL SHOP™ retail brand follows a tough decision made by STIHL CEO Jim Bibby seven years ago.56 STIHL SHOP™ stores have opened, and revenues have increased by 30 ... read more
Challenge Trust Awarded Three Year Contract to Assist those with Specialist Eating Disorders; Assembling “Dream Team” of Staff and Specialists
Challenge Trust Awarded Three Year Contract to Assist those with Specialist Eating Disorders; Assembling "Dream Team" of Staff and ... read more
Dry Summer Exposes Gap in Water Planning and Management as International GHD Leader Visits
Global water leader Warren Traves of GHD recently visited New Zealand to disscuss the serious issues of water supply demand management and stormwater planning ... read more
Ray White Opens Offices In Golden Bay and Whitianga
Ray White has opened two new offices; one in Golden Bay headed by 20-year resident of the area Billy Kerrisk, the other in Whitianga headed by veteran real estate agent Andy ... read more
Double Win For Alexander Communications
Adding to its expanding portfolio of corporate and professional services clients, Alexander Communications (AC) has been appointed to the accounts of GHD New Zealand and Challenge ... read more
Stomp Into Botany Town Centre For The Right Measure In Kid’s Shoes
Botany Town Centre is pleased to welcome Stomp Kids Shoes; a store entirely dedicated to providing the right measure and fit in youth footwear, the staff are specially trained by podiatrists on the ... read more
New Managing Director for Tyndall Investment
Leading fund manager Tyndall Investment Management New Zealand Limited has appointed a new Managing Director, Peter Lynn, a self confessed maths-lover and one of about 100 qualified actuaries in New Zealand ... read more
Onesource Group Acquired By Leading Australasian IT Services And Print Solutions Provider
CSG Limited of Australia has announced it has acquired the Onesource New Zealand Business which include Konica Minolta Business Solutions New Zealand Limited and Leasing Solutions ... read more
Blackwoods Paykels Invests $5Million In New Business Strategy
Leading industrial and engineering supply company Blackwoods Paykels announces $5million investment in new state-of-the-art Highbrook distribution centre. ... read more
Paper Plus Announces $22 Million Nationwide Investment & Refurbishment Plan
While other book and stationery retail chains are moving headquarters offshore, Paper Plus, the only nationwide 100% New Zealand owned and operated book and stationery retailer in the country, will invest almost $22 ... read more
Events
Face-to-Face With The Bay Of Plenty Steamers At Bayfair Shopping Centre
With their eyes firmly set on the 2010 ITM Cup, the Bay of Plenty Steamers turn their attention to Bayfair Shopping Centre for a signing evening on Thursday 12 August, from 7pm to ... read more
Flying Kiwis: From Startup to Success
Lowndes Associates and Unlimited magazine are pleased to invite you to the 2010 Business Intelligence breakfast workshop series. Now in their eighth year, these superior content-rich workshops are for busy executives, owners, directors, ... read more
New Zealand Ballet Experiences Great Leap Forward with Arrival of International Dance Director
Open auditions for the scholarships will take place at 1pm on Thursday 12 August at the Corelli School. To register your interest, please contact Christine or Claire on 09 476 5043 or visit: ... read more
Vodafone Warriors & Konica Minolta Help Auckland Children Improve Their Literacy Skills
Konica Minolta and the Vodafone Warriors team up again for the third annual League in Libraries progamme especially designed to inspire and encourage children to read and ... read more
Don A Splash Of Red In Support Of The Heart Foundation
Botany Town Centre will be helping to raise awareness about the risk of heart disease in Kiwi women while supporting the Heart Foundation on Thursday 6 May with a 'Splash of Red' VIP ... read more
Hang Up The Car Keys And Throw On Your Sneakers For Walk2Work Day
LynnMall Shopping Centre is encouraging its retailers and staff to trade in their car keys for pavement-pounding sneakers in support of the annual Walk2Work Day ... read more
Get Your Heart Pumping This Valentine’s Day
Botany Town Centre is encouraging people to trade rose for running shoes to get the heart pumping on Valentine's Day by participating in the centre's annual Summer Fun Run & Walk... ... read more
Fabulous Foodies Descend On Wellington For Paper Plus Books And Bubbles
Paper Plus serves up Books and Bubbles Fabulous Foodies finale event of 2009. Together with spokesperson Kerre Woodham, four of New Zealand's top chefs will gather for an evening of entertainment and foodie ... read more
Lowndes Associates Brings Together Top Thinkers For Debate on New Zealand’s Place in the OECD
The leading corporate and commercial law firm Lowndes Associates is pitting two stellar teams of academics and commentators against each other in a timely debate over whether New Zealand will reach the top ... read more
Girls Night Out to Remember with Paper Plus Books and Bubbles at Hotel Grand Chancellor
Paper Plus gives Christchurch women the chance gather, gossip and enjoy a special books and bubbles evening with Kerre Woodham at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Join a stellar-line up of high profile writers ... read more
Multimedia
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Jim Bibby
Rod Hill
Wayne Besant
Mark Lowndes
Mike Taylor
Warren Traves
Clive Plucknett
Steve Kanowski
Sara Dennis
Peter Lynn
Linh Luong
Paul Watson
Mark Lowndes
Rob Smith
Paul Devcich
Carey Smith
Mike Loftus
Fit2Fly 
Amadou Diallo
Mark Lowndes
Jonelle Phillips
Tom Bowden
Gill South
David Lilburne
Li Cunxin
Jennifer Manning
Mark Lowndes
Dr Paul Winton
Brian Broom
Carey Smith
Jane Beals
Tom Peters TV
Mud House Wines
Dr. Paul Winton
Ben Ridler
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What We’re Reading
We're LinkedIn
Like you we believe that face to face networking is powerful, but we also believe Linkedin is a powerful way to connect with like minded business people
It's always interesting to watch updates on your Linkedin connections and keep in touch with whats important to them
Twitter
- alexandercomms: Mike King talks with Stephen Newton about recovery from drug addiction,escape from gang life - http://bit.ly/akM2cN #ChallengeTrust (p1of4)
- alexandercomms: Got what it takes to become a fashion stylist with AMPCSC and @NZGirlfriendMag? Check out the September issue of Girlfirend Mag (page 62).
- alexandercomms: Spirit of giving needs bigger boost http://bit.ly/cB86OT Diana Clement talks about Payroll Giving in Herald on Sunday
- alexandercomms: New stories on the AC newsroom http://bit.ly/961Phn Pie Funds, Challenge Trust, Lowndes Associates, STIHL
Multimedia Gallery
- 7th Annual Media Relations Conference
- AIA New Zealand Wayne Besant – NZ Management
- Blackwoods Paykels in FTD Magazine
- Botany Angels Coverage
- Botany Town Centre – Business to Business
- Challenge Trust – National Business Review
- Challenge Trust Clive Plucknett – NZ Management
- Clean Planet NBR
- Dr Frances Pitsilis – National Business Review
- Jennifer Manning on Rhema
- Life Care Consultants Ltd – National Business Review
- Lyle Hastings – NZ Marketing
- National Business Review Results.com
- Nz Business Magazine – Switch Business
- NZBusiness ‘Deliver’
- Paper Plus Book Reviews on NTZB Kerre’s Cafe’
- Peter Lynn New Zealand Herald
- Sara Dennis, GHD – NZ Management Magazine
- Simone Edwards
- Smith & Paardekooper Paper Plus – NZ Management Magazine
- Switch Business Herald on Sunday
- Switch Business Unlimited Mag
- The Director – NZ Management
- Unlimited Magazine Temple
- Unlimited-Carey Smith, PublishMe
Social Networks Are Part of The Media Mix
While these networks are not the whole solution, they can add significant value to a PR campaign.
