Insights, ideas and inspiration

Just for one day

If Team HC could switch jobs with anyone for just one day, who would we be? It’s probably roles you wouldn’t expect, and the reasons given are just as diverse. Read on to find out!...

AI and the comms industry: what’s next?

Whether we’re fully on the bandwagon and embracing AI every day, or just dipping our toe into ChatGPT with a few questions to see what it spits out, I think the majority of us will...

The art of graceful goodbyes

Breaking up is hard – even in business. We’ve all been there: sometimes clients move on because their needs shift, budgets change or (and this is our favourite) we’ve built their capabilities so well, they’re...

Saying yes: why showing up matters

I’ve found that saying yes, even when it might mean shuffling your schedule to make it all fit, often brings the most rewarding outcomes. I recently said yes to: Global Women in PR (GWPR) which...

HC’s hidden talents

You may think you know Team HC, but some of us have some unusual skills that may (or may not) surprise you. Sue – My hidden talent is “just in time arrival”. I don’t like...

Agency life through the eyes of our intern

Hi! My name is Olivia, and I’m currently interning at Hardman Communications. I’m studying a double degree in Communications (majoring in PR) and Business (majoring in HR) at Western Sydney University. I wanted to gain...

Curious about Katter

After postponing his initial appearance at Farm Writers a few months ago, the ever-colourful Australian politician Bob Katter finally made it to Sydney last week. His timing was impeccable, coinciding perfectly with his beloved North...

Local people power PR

We’ve worked on a few different PR campaigns that involve a lot of local stakeholders, from award winners who want to share their win with local media to on-the-ground spokespeople in different regions who can...

A famous feast

Who would make the cut for HC’s ideal dinner party? From sport stars to politicians, we share who we’d love to break bread with and share some yarns over a good meal. Sue – A...