Poem has won the Australian PR business for Google and will lead the company’s publicity retainer and earned creative campaigns for 2025.
The creative comms agency will support in managing upcoming launches, announcements and retained comms activity across Google’s diverse product device offering, AI and consumer news, including Google Search, Gemini, YouTube and Google Maps, and beyond.
Google joins Poem’s already impressive roster of consumer technology clients, including Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation), Sonos, DJI and Withings.
“We were immediately drawn to Poem’s ethos of culture-led creativity, always seeking to put people and helpfulness first in their approach whether that’s through publicity or non-traditional creative campaigns,” Katrin Maurer, director of communications, Google Australia and New Zealand, said.
“We’re thrilled to be working with a partner that shares our passion for innovation and spirit of creative curiosity.”
Katie Raleigh, Poem managing director said: “Working with Google is a great privilege for the agency, and we’re beyond delighted to partner with such an iconic brand and talented team.
Rhania Farah, Poem general manager added: “In just a couple of months, we have already put a Google Researcher centre stage talking about the future of AI at TEDxSydney, partnered with Queensland University to promote the power of AI in supporting whale conservation, and engaged renowned Aussie artist, Mulga to bring Google Australia’s most searched trends for 2024 to life in a way that’s caught the attention of press and social media alike.
“I can’t wait to see what the year ahead will bring.”
Google joins Poem’s wider client portfolio including Tourism Australia, Nespresso, Uber, Cashrewards and Place Making New South Wales.