Special PR hires two suits

AUCKLAND, Today: Special PR has announced two new hires – Natalie Chandler as account director and Sophie Harsent as account manager.

Chandler joins Special from Pead, where she managed a wide range of PR campaigns and communications strategies for global and local brands including BMW, Mini, and Villa Maria.

She hails from the UK, where she had an in-house role with Porsche, and has also worked in Australia.

“Based in the Auckland office, Natalie and Sophie have joined Special PR with immediate effect.”

Special PR senior account director Sarah Prigg said: “Natalie will lead on a range of accounts, executing creative communication campaigns for the likes of Jaguar, Land Rover, and Tourism Fiji.

“Sophie joins from boutique agency, Someday Studios, where she launched multiple Kiwi start-ups and developed strategic communication campaigns.

“Natalie and Sophie join at a time of stellar growth after multiple new business wins, and the recent appointment of Kat Day as creative lead.

“Based in the Auckland office, Natalie and Sophie have joined Special PR with immediate effect.”

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