FleishmanHillard Aotearoa – formerly Mango Communications – is a multi-award-winning full-service communications agency. We’re driven by being ever curious – about culture, audiences and behaviour – to drive transformative outcomes for brands.
Ever Curious
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Everybody talks about it. The transformative live by it. Be known for it with us.
Attention is earned, not bought. That’s why our approach starts with what will genuinely cut through – culturally relevant and creative ideas that media want to cover and audiences want to engage with.
We combine sharp insight with creative thinking to develop stories that travel – across news, social, and real-world conversation. From big, talkable moments to sustained storytelling platforms, we create ideas designed to generate coverage, spark discussion, and deliver measurable earned impact.
With deep media relationships and a clear understanding of what makes a story land, we don’t just create – we shape narratives that get picked up, shared, and talked about in the places that matter.
INFLUENCER MARKETING
We harness the power of third-party influence across social with a bespoke, insight-led approach to influencer marketing and content creation. By carefully matching brands with the right creators, we ensure authentic, high-impact content that resonates with audiences and drives measurable results.
Whether building awareness, increasing consideration, or inspiring action, our campaigns are designed to shift the dial. From long-term ambassadors to targeted paid partnerships and UGC, we create scroll-stopping content supported by smart analytics, strategic media buying, and continuous optimisation to maximise performance.
EXPERIENTIAL & EVENTS
We believe real-world brand experiences create lasting impact. Our in-house team of producers design and deliver events, activations, and immersive experiences that bring brand stories and products to life in meaningful, memorable ways. From concept through to execution, we create polished, high-impact moments that connect directly with audiences. Beyond the experience itself, we amplify reach through integrated earned, owned, and paid channels. From bold stunts and media launches to exhibitions, internal events, gala dinners, and national roadshows, we deliver experiences that resonate far beyond the room.
INTEGRATED STORYTELLING
An integrated media ecosystem requires an integrated practice. And we deliver. Uniting media relations, social influencer and digital platform experts into one innovative community. We know top journalists, influencers and creators and harness insights from them all. We understand algorithms and how they prioritise high-quality editorial content. And we deliver maximum-impact stories. Earned. Owned. And paid. Full stop.
CORPORATE COMMS
From corporate positioning and leadership profiling to issues management and crisis response, we ensure messaging is aligned, credible, and delivered with impact. We work closely with leadership teams to shape narratives, manage risk, and engage the audiences that matter – from media and government to partners, employees, and customers.
Whether proactively building reputation or responding in critical moments, we bring calm, clarity and strategic counsel to protect and strengthen your brand.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
One crisis can threaten years of reputation building. Unless you’re ready for it. Our global counsellors make sure you are. Certified in our proven Assess.Resolve.Control. (A.R.C.™) methodology, we help clients prepare for and navigate through issues like cybersecurity, public health and environmental challenges, workplace accidents, management–labour disputes, societal issues and demands, government investigations, product recalls, activism and more. Our business is protecting yours – beyond reputational impact.
Employee Communications
Today’s marketplace is dynamic and often disruptive. To navigate it successfully, businesses must embrace transformation. That’s what we help clients do – attracting and engaging diverse employees and aligning them to business strategy. We develop and implement programmes that shift employee behaviours to achieve business objectives and fuel long-term success. No matter the internal communications challenges.
CASE
STUDIES
Samsung
We launched Samsung’s new child-safe phone range by showing parents what children see online with an R18 real-life library.
Volkswagen
We launched the all‑electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz by turning one into a mobile beehive and sent it on a “Pollination Tour” across the North Island.
McDonald’s
We jumped on a celebrity sighting and used CRM data to create a nationwide moment, shouting all Brads in Aotearoa the same burger Brad Pitt ordered.
Booking.com
We redefined how Kiwis saw Booking.com’s homes offering by blending cultural authenticity, sustainability and unforgettable food-led travel with ‘Kina Cottage’.
McDonald’s
We brought back Make it Click for the next gen, reinventing the anthem with DJ Jess Rhodes as the summer roadie and the surprise hit of Rhythm & Vines.
Rainbow’s End
Seven years after it was decommissioned, we helped bring back the classic Pirate Ship at Rainbow’s End. We tapped into nostalgia to promote the iconic ride to a new generation of Kiwis.
Chapman Tripp
Legendary law firm, Chapman Tripp, was celebrating 150 years in Aotearoa. To commemorate we designed a year-long programme of activity, culminating in a digital experience, a commemorative book and unforgettable celebratory event.