Scott Rhodie to head HotHouse’s new digital PR agency
Australian interactive agency HotHouse is to launch a digital PR and social media practice and has hired Scott Rhodie, formerly at Zing PR, to head up the operation.
The new agency does not yet have a name.
Rhodie – who started out as a tabloid journalist on The Sun newspaper in Scotland before moving into PR – has been heavily involved in Sydney’s social media scene for some time. He is one of the organisers of the weekly Friday night #SHTBOX (Surry Hills Twitter Beer Exchange) gatherings.
At Zing he worked across clients including Lego, McDonald’s, Optus and Toshiba. Prior to that he worked at Pulse and Network PR.
Rhodie is the second recent departure from Zing’s digital team. In July head of digital Geoff Emerson departed to start his own agency.
HotHouse founder Simon van Wyk said: “We looked for someone with real experience, a commercial mindset and Scott Rhodie fitted the bill. He’s lived social media for years and has a proven record of success.” And he added: “We’re after real business results not just another belly flop competition.”
Rhodie said: “I live and breathe this stuff.”
Rhodie was also the co-presenter of the pilot Mumbrella podcast.
Tim Burrowes founded Mumbrella in 2008. He worked on Mumbrella until 2021. At various points he was editor, content director and editor-at-large.
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haha what is that photo scott
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welcome to the neighbourhood Rhodie!
Mal i know you’ve got some great alternatives for that shot!
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I love the photo. it says, “Rhodie. Scott Rhodie.”
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Yeah, about that pic. I was having issues with my computer and uploading an image so had to grab one that was in my gmail account already – that one was the best of the bunch!
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Pic screams – “you’re on a winner!!”
Well done Scotty!
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What….no mention of Scott’s stint on Australian Broker magazine? Congratulations mate!
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Bravo Scott 🙂
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Well done Scottie and Hothouse! Best wishes for the new venture from everyone @amnesiafish 🙂
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Congrats mate!
🙂
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Congrats Scott, great news for both parties.
Hopefully now you’ll be able to afford some decent bras.
http://twitpic.com/l7wui
Cheers, Andrew
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Congrats mate on the new position!
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Who is this “Scott Rhodie” guy anyway?
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Best. Photo. Ever.
Oh…and well done Scott!
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That picture takes years off you :p
Well done lovely! Great job!
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And the new CD just in time for Christmas … Scott Rhodie sings Michael Buble.
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Wow, big news.
Good luck Scott & HotHouse!
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Scott – was this your mug shot for Forbes 1984 Rich List !!!!
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Scott – was this your mug shot for Forbes 1984 Rich List !!!!
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Wow 2 ppl posted the exact same message, what are the odds?
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To be honest I preferred the Vader73 as a name rather than Tiger. Appeals more to my Star Wars obsession.
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Well done on the new position Scott!
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