Kelly Brown

Consultant

Frank Engagement consultant, Kelly Brown, has more than 25 years’ experience working in broadcast, advertising and digital marketing in New Zealand, Australia and London. She understands the importance of connecting with your audience, breaking through barriers and communicating clearly and effectively in ways that resonate. Whether that’s through video, a community survey, social post or a community hui, she is a master content creator. 

She has a talent for bringing people together to inspire creative collaboration and strategic thinking in bringing great ideas together for the best possible outcome.  

She loves to connect face-to-face with communities to get a deep understanding of their needs, to help shape solutions with the people who matter most to a project and to drive change that creates long-lasting benefits.  

She has a talent for bringing people together to inspire creative collaboration and strategic thinking, bringing the best ideas together for the best possible outcome.  

As well as working with Frank Engagement, Kelly also has her own marketing business where she helps her clients with end-to-end marketing solutions.  

Project highlights

  • Hawke’s Bay Airport’s new terminal, Frank Engagement 
  • Māori wards consultation campaign, Frank Engagement + HBRC 
  • MyWay on demand bus service, Frank Engagement + HDC 
  • Heretaunga Arakura, Frank Engagement + HDC 

Previous Roles

  • Digital Content Manager, Furnware
  • Senior Creative, MKB Creative
  • Head of Creative, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia

Qualifications

Kelly has training in design and a certificate in Te Reo (Reo Tahi) Level 1 from Te Wananga o AotearoaShe is currently working on Level 2. 

“I’m passionate about working alongside councils and organisations on projects that benefit the community now and for future generations. From implementing traffic calming around our kura to encourage active transport to educating the public on the vital importance of water security – together I know we can create healthier, more accessible cities and regions resulting in social cohesion and positive change.” – Kelly

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