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Holy Mackerel News
March 2009:
Holy Mackerel, Margin Media and MBE launch Creative Drinks
With networking and showcase opportunities for creatives nearly devoid from the Brisbane landscape, three Brisbane creatives have come together to launch Brisbane’s first monthly forum for creatives.
Ratu Lewis of Margin Media, Margot Kooij of Holy Mackerel Group and Craig Fossey of MBE Stones Corner have launched networking event, Creative Drinks.
Creative Drinks is unlike any event of its kind in Australia. It provides members of the creative industry with an opportunity to showcase their work, network with peers and see up-and-coming talent.
Held on the first Thursday of each month from April, the event is aimed at all creatives, from art directors, designers, marketers and photographers, to cinematographers, actors, artists and musicians.
“Unlike standard networking events, Creative Drinks events combine several elements in order to attract all sectors of the creative industry,” said Ratu Lewis, of Margin Media. “At each event, we’ll have a highly regarded speaker or stage show, an exhibition of work around the walls, a product showcase or demonstration, plus networking. It’ll be loads of fun, great to networking and totally addictive.”
The first ticketed event will be held on Thursday 2 April from 6pm, at Mirra in the Fortitude Valley. Highlights include a fashion show by Brisbane fashion designer Danielle Lewis, a photography exhibition by Robert Cobcroft and a talk by Michael Doneman from Edgeware and QUT on commercialising creativity.
“We’re very excited about launching Creative Drinks to Brisbane’s creative industry,” said co-founder Margot Kooij. “This is all about creating a non-competitive environment where creatives can learn, be inspired, network with like-minded souls, and showcase their work. An event of type is long overdue.”
Tickets to the launch of Creative Drinks on 2 April are $45 for members and $60 for non-members. To book, telephone 1300 446 165.
Creative Drinks is proudly sponsored by Getty Images, Semi Permanent, Holy Mackerel Group, MBE Stones Corner, Margin Media, Morris Accounting, and Mirra.
MD Margot Kooij addresses Chamber of Commerce breakfast on PR
Small and medium sized businesses in Brisbane gathered on the 7th of October to hear a panel of speakers on the topic of 'How to Run Your Business More Effectively'. Margot spoke on the benefits of using public relations to promote your business, particularly compared to advertising which is often too costly for small businesses.
Other speakers included Westpac, the Queensland Government (Small Business Solutions) and Anise Consulting.
March 2008:
Cathy Treasure Joins HMG as Events Manager
From the Olympic Games and Rugby World Cup to small business events, Holy Mackerel’s latest recruit Cathy Treasure, has organised it all.
Coming on board as Holy Mackerel’s Event Manager, Cathy has been involved in numerous high-flying events: the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the ICC Twenty20 in South Africa, the 2003 Rugby World Cup, countless other sporting events, and most recently, Channel 10’s New Year celebration telecast. She has also worked on small business awards, country music festivals and trade shows.
Originally from Cowra in NSW and new to Queensland, Cathy is joined by her partner, Stephan, a sound designer and composer.
:: Best travel experience? Trekking to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda :: How your colleagues would describe you? Warped sense of humour and a little adventurous! :: Achievement most proud of? Surviving the Cricket World Cup in the West Indies :: Why Holy Mackerel? Personalised, friendly company :: Why Brisbane as your home town? It’s a place I haven’t lived before – plenty of places around to explore :: Favourite way to wind down after a day’s work? A laugh with friends :: Favourite book? Too hard to pick one favourite – love Trinity, The Covenant, Da Vinci Code, The Lord of the Rings :: Favourite movie? Lock, Stock & Two Smokin’ Barrels :: Pets? Used to have many growing up on a farm (favourite was a pet sheep!) but a bit hard to take pets around the world.
May 2007:
Margot Kooij addresses QBR Women in Business Winner's Circle Lunch
Margot addressed over 250 business people about the power of business awards. Since the presentation, Holy Mackerel has experienced a large number of enquiries about our innovative Awards Program.
May 2007:
Holy Mackerel Group Consultants make a splash at a Networx Event on "Buzz PR"
(L-R) Melanie Poole, Margot Kooij, Naomi Lindeberg
