Ben Handberg new head of bulging PR slate at Howatson+Co

Andrew Banks

March 17, 2022 8:46

Ben Handberg has joined Howatson+Company as head of PR. Chris Howatson, founder and CEO, “PR is a communications practice that has evolved enormously over the last decade – publishers, platforms, bloggers, influencers, ambassadors – the opportunity to earn influence is everywhere. We’re delighted to welcome Ben to our team. He is a modern PR leader built from equal parts creative and publicist.”

Handberg said: “Howatson+Company’s rapid trajectory is super impressive, and this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Their work is great, their people brilliant and lovely, and their approach fresh and compelling. I’m stoked to join the team, grow its PR capability and help deliver great results for their clients.”

Ben Handberg

Prior to joining Howatson+Company, Ben was head of consumer at DDB Group’s Mango Communications for five years. He worked across clients including Unilever, McDonald’s, Volkswagen, J&J, Amazon, Proximo Spirits and Ferrero, also leading PR for the award-winning Grave of Thrones for Foxtel and The Burnt Christmas Tree for the Australian Red Cross.

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Andrew Banks

Andrew is an editor and journalist with over 27 years' experience, working across publications including news.com.au, The Sunday Telegraph and The Australian newspaper.

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