“Trio Communications played a vital role in establishing a communications function within the Tamaki Redevelopment Company. Brenda Saunders developed communications policies, protocols and systems, including the compilation of a dynamic stakeholder database, communications templates and corporate branding. Her experience, expertise and contacts enabled her to quickly interact with a wide variety of stakeholders including mana whenua and the local community, Central and Local Government, TRC Board, Housing New Zealand, health, education and social agencies, as well as key media. I valued Brenda’s strategic communications advice, her ‘can do’ attitude and her incisive understanding of issues.”
— Debra Lawson, CEO, Tamaki Redevelopment Company
“Trio Communications quickly embraced the Dilmah family culture and became part of the New Zealand team. I appreciate the input to communications strategy that Felicity has provided and her enthusiasm for helping ensure the Dilmah brand maintains its excellent reputation with consumers. Trio’s media reach is proven.”
— Nigel Scott, National Manager, Dilmah New Zealand
“Brenda has assisted the National Influenza Specialist Group over the past nine years with communication initiatives to aid the Ministry’s target of increasing influenza vaccine uptake for those most at risk. Brenda is an extremely valuable team member. She is proactive with recommendations and delivers on time, along with having an extensive network within the media.”
— Michelle Kapinga, Chairperson on behalf of the National Influenza Strategy Group
“I would certainly recommend Trio Communications to any business that is looking for commitment from a very focused, highly experienced and dedicated team that has the ability to interpret your needs and articulate them in a very professional manner.”
— Faye Sumner, CEO Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
“Trio Communications have provided strategic advice to the NZSMI for the past year. They are a key component in our communications team having provided timely and professional media responses to urgent issues. Their media training programme has also been instrumental in allowing the Association to lift its profile and communicate regularly with consumers on key issues.”
— Tim Roper, Executive Director, New Zealand Self Medication Industry Association
“It’s tough to be heard in the competitive health supplement sector. However, Trio Communications has risen to every challenge we’ve set over the past three years. They have delivered many imaginative and cost-effective PR solutions to raise the profile of the Clinicians supplement brand, which now enjoys great visibility. We greatly value Trio’s health sector expertise, strategic counsel and media contacts.”
— Li Wolf, Channel Marketing Manager, Clinicians
“Communication is a key part of LanzaTech’s growth strategy. We have gained significant recognition internationally by having an effective communications team in place and see this as critical for our development as a global player. Trio Communications has been an integral part of that team.”
— Jennifer Holmgren PhD, CEO LanzaTech NZ Ltd
“Brenda always provides us with superb advice and guidance. Trio Communications were a great help for the first National Safe Sleep Day. Their knowledge and media connections ensured plenty of interest and coverage.”
— Theo Brandt, Communications Manager, Connectus & The Immunisation Advisory Centre
“It was so easy working with Trio and consistently the result has always been a high quality product.”
— Dr Paul Tan, NZBIO Chairman 2013