Senior corporate affairs advice, working as part of your team

A trusted partner in your business.

Senior counsel across communications strategy, stakeholder relations, reputation and media.

Whether your team is stretched or you need senior communications leadership without an in-house resource, Macom can step in and work alongside you.

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Working alongside:

ASX-listed companiesGovernmentNot-for-profitPrivate organisationsIndustry bodiesRetailFMCGLogisticsTech

Strategic communications services

Corporate affairs strategy

A clear strategy that connects your business priorities with how you engage with your stakeholders.

Stakeholder engagement

Building and maintaining trusted relationships with the people that matter to your organisation.

Mergers and acquisitions

Clear, consistent communications with your people, investors, suppliers, customers, media and other stakeholders throughout M&A activity to make sure all audiences receive the right message at the right time.

Media relations and communications

Media strategy and messaging, so your story is clear, resonates with your audience and holds up to scrutiny.

ASX announcements and media releases

Helping small and mid-sized ASX-listed organisations issue clear, consistent communications, including ASX announcements and media releases.

Executive communications

Speeches, profiling, media training and day-to-day advice to help leaders communicate with clarity and confidence.

Interim support

Experienced senior communications leadership, ready to step in during leave, vacancies or periods of change.

Reputation, issues and crisis management

Planning ahead for the issues most likely to affect your organisation, and calm, hands-on support when things go wrong.

Let's talk about what your organisation needs

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Who we are

Experienced communications advice tailored to your business and needs

Macom fits around the team you have, whatever its size, and brings the senior experience you need.

Maryanne LawsonFounder and Director

The Macom story

Senior advice, shaped by two decades of practical experience.

I’ve spent 20 years in corporate communications across private, public and not-for-profit organisations, both in Australia and internationally. I've also been privileged enough to work across a wide range of industries, both business-to-business and consumer-facing. Along the way I’ve led teams and projects in internal and external communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, marketing, public relations, mergers and acquisitions, and issues management. What I enjoy most is building long-term relationships with the people I work with.

My clients know they will always receive honest and transparent advice from me, because I believe that same integrity should underpin how organisations treat their stakeholders.

I'm comfortable working in complex and ambiguous environments. I’m naturally curious, I ask a lot of questions (often the ones that nobody wants to ask!), to make sure I can give clear, honest advice.

What sets Macom apart

Integrated.

Working inside your business, alongside your team.

Experienced.

Senior counsel, always.

Adaptable.

Support that adapts to the needs of your organisation.

Common
questions

How is Macom different from a traditional agency?

We work alongside you, as part of your team and you'll always receive tailored, senior advice.

Can Macom work alongside our existing in-house team?

Absolutely, we can join a larger corporate affairs team to add capability, specialist skills or extra capacity where it's needed.

Do you offer a fully outsourced corporate affairs function?

Yes. For organisations without an in-house team, Macom can act as your corporate affairs team, covering strategy, stakeholder relations, media and issues management.

What sectors do you work with?

ASX-listed companies, (including micro, small, mid and large caps), government and public sector bodies, not-for-profits, industry associations and private businesses.

Do you offer short-term, interim or fractional communications support?

Absolutely, we can assist with communications support for a specific project, cover leave or fill a short-term vacancy in the team.

I need assistance managing my ASX announcements, can Macom help?

Absolutely, we have decades of experience preparing ASX announcements and media releases, including communications for mergers and acquisitions.

I need help with communications and engaging my stakeholders as part of an M&A deal, can Macom assist?

Yes, we know how important it is to make sure you communicate clearly through a merger or acquisition. We have experience with this across both public and private organisations, both in Australia and internationally.

Can Macom help with a communications strategy for my organisation?

Absolutely. We start by understanding your business, what you’re trying to achieve, who your key stakeholders are and what they need to hear from you. From there, we can develop a clear, practical strategy that connects your business priorities with your communications.

Our comms manager is on leave, can Macom fill in short term?

Absolutely, we help with short-term communications support for specific projects, to cover leave or to fill a short-term vacancy in the team.

Let's chat about how we can help your organisation.