Testimonials
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media and communications work
Brett was instrumental in developing our Communities in Control conference. His ideas, lateral thinking, hard work and ability to always stay cool and maintain a smile under pressure, was an inspiration. He is a born communicator and a true professional.
Rhonda Galbally AO, CEO ourcommunity.com.au
When I had the need to knock on the door of Hootville, I was short on time, staff and the expertise to meet important media objectives. The end result of our collaboration was that they did what they said they would do and in doing so, delivered on my expectations.
Colin Stephen, manager, marketing and public relations, Yooralla Society of Victoria
Hootville played a key role in publicising the KPV role in improving employment conditions and obtaining substantial additional funding for kindergartens in Victoria. The outcome was exceptional.
Gerard Mansour (Then) CEO Kindergarten Parents Victoria
Hootville provided professional and committed support in the development and rollout of the communication strategy and at all times and all levels. It has been a pleasure dealing with Hootville, and the expert advice helped to position our conference in the eye of the media and related external audiences.
Libby Davies, executive director, Family Services Australia We have benefited enormously from undertaking a professional and comprehensive strategy in regard to our work. The relationship we have been developed with Hootville has been fantastic.
Rosemary White, executive officer, Victorian Primary Principals Association
Debra and Brett from Hootville helped us achieve real business benefits from their PR efforts. More people came to our workshops, we started work with new clients and our brand became even more visible in places like the BRW, Radio National and industry specific journals. But apart from the business success is the simple fact that these guys are good people who do great work.
Shawn Callahan, founding director, Anecdote.
They understand media and how to get the best from it. Since 2003 Hootville has been a key member of our team. Hootville's knowledge of the media and advocacy is backed up by networks enabling them to turn ideas into action. Brett's personal professionalism, creativity, wit and energy ensure you maximise your opportunities.
James Beckford Saunders, (then) GM, Development and Membership
Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria
A huge THANKYOU for your compelling, imaginative, effective and downright brilliant transformation of one of the most tedious and uninspiring press releases I have ever written into a scintillating and compelling piece of news.
Alice Dawkins, CEO Safety House Association Victoria
The team at Hootville helped me clarify my message and proclaim it powerfully. The results were staggering. They produced miracles of Biblical proportions. They know how to grab media attention and to follow it through to create ongoing contacts. Their promotion of the Nativity Photo project received blanket coverage in press, radio and television around Australia and some interest from overseas. This surpassed the efforts of the original Herald Angels.
Reverend Howard Langmead, social commentator, comedian & cleric
On short notice, Hootville organized and managed a very professional event on behalf of AFACT and we were very pleased with the results. The Hootville team made the process easy from start to finish and that’s what you want, isn’t it? Professionalism ... and comprehensive, user friendly advice!
Adrianne Pecotic, executive director, Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft
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Amelia Radford, communications officer, Queensland Murray-Darling Committee Inc.
Your site is awesome, in particular the newsletter -- clear, concise, colourful & jam packed full of info.
Mary Nguyen, Vibewire
This is the first newsletter I have received from you and I must say it’s great! The wealth of resources that it has directed me to is fantastic! Thanks so much, keep up the great work!
Katrina Brooks, marketing manager, White Ribbon Campaign
Love your bollocks free Lowdowns. The world needs more bollocks free people and messages I reckon. Good on you for promoting it!
Cherry Axel, PrintTogether
I love your work!
Wendy Johnson Communications Coordinator, Lismore City Council
I’m really digging your newsletter.
Tamara DiMattina, Trumpet PR & Marketing
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Leticia Vargas from Volunteering Gold Coast.
The Lowdown is the only electronic newsletter I’m ever eager to read. I don’t know how many e-bulletins I’ve signed up to and which I’ve now consigned to spam. I fully intend to steal your ideas and claim them as my own when the time is right.
Green Program coordinator, Office of Environmental Sustainability, Monash University
Good to have you back. I love Hootville. I want to move there.
Susan Horsley, support & development officer, Neurofibromatosis Association of Australia Inc.
The Lowdown is savvy and crafty. It appeals to Generation Y as it isn’t as formal as EVERY OTHER email we get. I think I like the use of Orange, it puts me in a good mood. It addresses issues that I deal with on a professional and personal level.
Elle Alihos, Business Development Co-Ordinator, Roytal Enterprises
Thanks for being very generous with your free advice.
Kudos, Elouise Holmes, Volunteering Victoria
Thank you so much for existing!
Liz Muir, PR & Marketing, SecondBite
Thanks for Hootville- you keep us all entertained. May the force be with you!
Petrina Burrill Haslam.
Business partnership development,
Melbourne Citymission
Thanks for a great course. I came away buzzing with ideas. My attention was held from start to finish."
Kelly Dwyer, Marketing Team Coordinator, Villa Maria
"Thankyou for an informative afternoon. I very much enjoyed it."
Janet Granger-Wilcox, Communications Co-Cordinator, EW Tipping Foundation
Thank you for a great training session that inspired me to work on messages and use every opportunity.
Sarah Johnson, GreenHome Program Manager, Australian Conservation Foundation
It was all too good to cut. There wasn’t anything irrelevant. I didn’t zone out once.
Leanne Shingles, communications & campaigns officer, Finance Sector Union of Australia
I thoroughly enjoyed your session on media communications and often refer to your “Savvy Spokesperson” workshop notes in my work writing the odd media release, preparing for the pitch etc.
Stacey Bloomfield, program support coordinator, Waterkeepers Australia Ltd
Your presentation was thoroughly entertaining.
Celeste Fay, advertising sales manager, Pro Bono Australia and WOW Guide
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Great session. You coaxed some really good performances. Don’t forget to send me the bill!
Josh Meadows, media adviser, Australian Conservation Foundation
Brett hit home the importance of “creating an online culture” and provided lots of great advice. He opened our typically 'offline' audience's eyes to the online world.”
Stephen Bendle, manager - marketing, communication and fundraising YMCA Victoria
A terrific workshop.
Georgia Symmons, national manager, Telstra Foundation
Great. Really enjoyed thinking about proactive media.
Karenlee Spillane, CEO Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, Brisbane
Excellent feedback as always. You are an extremely entertaining speaker.
Larissa Brown, founder Centre for Sustainability Leadership, Young Australian Environmentalist of the Year 2008
Brett generates enormous waves of laughter.
Sheree Tivendale, Kangan Batman TAFE
Lively, engaging, productive. Not a minute wasted.
Diane Cook, La Trobe University, Future Students Centre
Highly rated. One participant commented, "fantastic workshop - engaging, informative and practical". Jane Measday general practice liaison coordinator, General Practice Victoria
Great day. I'm inspired.
Diana Wolfe, Council to Homeless Persons
Exceptional. As CEO, I found it invaluable to see how senior staff would react in the media.
Damien Mowlam, CEO, Try Youth and Community Services
It was easy to discuss ideas without fear of looking like a fool. Aadvice was extremely useful. I don’t feel there was a weak point.
Nicole Fulton, communications officer, The Cancer Council Australia
I had a really awesome time at the training. I look forward to more.
Alison Murray, media and public affairs, National Gallery of Victoria
Fabulous Brett!
Frankie Pinch, Jewish Museum
It was clear to me that you are a leader in your field.
Helen Robinett, president, Try Youth and Community Services
I've come away with several golden nuggets to use. Thankyou so much.
Angela Esnouf, Australasian Association of Professional Organisations
Exactly what we were after. Worth every cent.
Alicia Peardon, manager community partnerships, The Good Guys
A great training session that inspired me to work on messages and use every opportunity.
Sarah Johnson, GreenHome program manager, Australian Conservation Foundation
I thoroughly enjoyed your session and often refer to your workshop notes.
Stacey Bloomfield, program support Coordinator, Waterkeepers Australia Ltd
I enjoyed the training, learnt a lot and have developed the confidence and ability to pro-actively approach the media seeking interviews and the opportunity to talk about the unique services Seeing Eye Dogs Australia provide. My first radio interview has been secured a will go to air in a couple of weeks.
Leigh Garwood, GM Seeing Eye Dogs Orientation and Mobility, Vision Australia
Your presentation was thoroughly entertaining.
Celeste Fay, advertising sales manager, Pro Bono Australia and WOW Guide
Course was full of really practical ideas that would be easy to apply in our business. The course was great value – 10/10.
Dawn Piebenga, managing director, IMR
A totally inspiring class.
Eva Migdal, founder, Globido
There wasn’t anything irrelevant. I didn’t zone out once.
Leanne Shingles, communications & campaigns officer, Finance Sector Union of Australia
Brett de Hoedt as MC / presenter / speaker
Thanks for Monday - it was great. The feedback was very positive (as always) and one person made a comment on how they appreciate you, because you understand us.
Leanne Johnson Food Safety Project Officer, Department of Human Services
Brett de Hoedt was an excellent MC at the Gala Dinner to celebrate the 150th anniversary the founding of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. His light and amusing style and his meticulous attention to his brief, meant that the formalities of the dinner achieved all we hoped for.
Alistair Lloyd Chair of the PAC Committee, Pharmaceutical Society Australia
Brett was our MC for the Heart of Melbourne Gala Ball 2007. Brett is less predictable than most MCs. He knows when to play it straight and when to have fun.
Andrew Chappell, CEO, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust
Brett was MC at our 2007 and 2008 ACE National Disability Employment Network conference for around 500 guests, business people and politicians. He mixes a quirky humour with a genuine interest in the issues. He also asks some thought provoking questions.
Lucy Macali, CEO, ACE National
A member said to me: “I'd forgotten de Hoedt was the presenter at last year’s event, but as soon as he introduced himself I thought ‘Oh wow, this is going to be a GOOD night! I love his timing, humour and knowledge of his audience. If he can't make it next year, don't tell me!”
Lin Windram, general manager, Australian Marketing Institute
Thank you for doing such an outstanding job.
Ariane Harold, Hoo Events (Organiser of the Australia Post Gala 2008)
An awe inspiring, fast and thought provoking presentation last night at NSAA. You taught me so much. Your eagle eyes for cutting through to the point and what is needed to give substance to the media is the sharpest and most inspiring I have come across.
Jane Verity, CEO Dementia Care Australia
Thanks for being our MC at the Leading Practice Seminar & Area Consultative Committee State Gathering. You were entertaining and your attention to detail kept the event to time. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Nadine DiGiorgio, Project Co-ordinator, Limestone Coast Area Consultative Committee
Thank you for your entertaining and informative presentation. I've come away with several golden nuggets to use.
Angela Esnouf, AAPO Vice President
You were by far the most entertaining, yet sensible, speaker and are talented enough to not resort to body function humour or bagging those that might have slightly different ideas to you. Well done!
Helen Coyne, General Manager, The Spot Community Services
The response from your session was fantastic. We hope you might consider presenting again.
Donna Hanson, Senior Vice President, National Speakers Association of Australia
Brett's session to our prospective volunteers was reassuring, funny, entertaining and charismatic.
Australian Volunteers International
Many thanks Brett for your brilliant talk on the PR industry. Students had a ball and learned the intricacies of the PR consultant's lot. I'm in your debt.
Dianne Erlichman, lecturer, Box Hill TAFE
Thankyou for speaking at the conference dinner. I have fielded numerous positive comments and much feedback regarding your presentation. Those attending enjoyed your sense of humour and the concise manner in which you presented information.
John Coxon, Community Southwest, Project Manager/Conference Organiser
Congrats on the excellent job you did with MC role at the ACE Conference last week.
Flowed extremely well and very entertaining.
Tony Ewart, Disability Program Coordinator, Hume Employment Service Limited
I have seen you in action at Our Community events and your enthusiasm is inspiring.
Di Sutherland, business development officer, Betty’s Place Women’s Refuge, Albury.
Your quick paced, no nonsense wit and expertise had our audience hanging on every word.
Elizabeth Celi, National Speakers Association Australia, Victorian chapter.
I really enjoyed your presentation, especially how interactive you made it.
Murray Black, marketing & communications Coordinator, Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
I attended your presentation at the FIA lunch today and just wanted to tell you how educational I found it to be. I will now look into the options available to us and see how we can improve.
Katrina Brooks, marketing manager, White Ribbon Campaign
Thanks for making something so useful fun.
Amy Hankinson, campaigner, Australian Conservation Foundation
Great feedback on your MC role. I appreciate the tailoring to the TAFE audience.
Rosalie Staggard, executive manager - marketing and customer service, Box Hill Institute
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