Lisa Bond to lead Map and Page Melbourne
PR agency Map and Page has opened a Melbourne Office. This follows the appointment of Lisa Bond to group account director and general manager.
The announcement:
Public relations and marketing communications agency Map and Page (MAP) has recently expanded, opening a Melbourne office at 437 St Kilda Road. Lisa Bond has been appointed Group Account Director and General Manager (Melbourne).
The office will service MAP’s Melbourne-based clients Melbourne Talk Radio MTR 1377 (a joint venture with Macquarie Radio Network and Pacific Star Network) and Australian Bullion Company, and support MAP’s Sydney team of nine.
Lisa Bond was most recently head of PR at international media company Crocmedia, and prior was a director of Collaborate PR for seven years. Lisa’s experience spans 15 years working with consumer, luxury brand and entertainment clients.
MAP’s expansion comes after a period of steady growth in 2009/2010 which led Director, Antonia O’Neill to open a Melbourne office.
“We planned to open a Melbourne practice but only when the time was right and when we identified the right person to head the office. We are delighted Lisa has joined our team. Her vast experience and intimate knowledge of the Melbourne market place will enable MAP to have a national footprint, whilst maintaining a local market specialisation.
“Lisa will manage the Melbourne business, as well as providing a Victorian focus to MAP’s national client base. Lisa will also work on building a Melbourne-specialist team in the short term,” Antonia said.
In the last month MAP has won new business with the 2011 National Rugby League All Stars, Surf Life Saving Australia, Harvey Norman (Shutterbug campaign) and tomwaterhouse.com.
MAP’s Sydney team has recently relocated to 120B Underwood Street, Paddington with plans to open a Perth office in early 2011.
MAP’s current clients are Australian Bottled Water Institute, Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Jockey Club, Bluetongue, Carnegie Family of Companies, Coca-Cola Amatil, Harvey Norman, Integral Energy, John Singleton, Macquarie Radio Network (2GB and 2CH), Magic Millions, Maserati, Media Mind (formerly Eyeblaster), Melbourne Talk Radio MTR 1377, National Rugby League and Octet Financing. Pro bono clients are Black Dog Institute, the Nelune Foundation and Ray of Hope.
Source: Map and Page press release
