Origin Story
KV Comms was founded 2011, with a quest in mind
In a time where profit was king for agencies no matter the cost, how could we build a better business model that supports clients with their interests in mind?
How do we help them navigate the confusion of marketing and PR solutions and deliver the campaigns that served their budget, time and resource needs?
Equally how could we work within our values of integrity and transparency, bringing in our blend of energy and creativity to drive real impact.
And so KV Comms was a rebel with a cause….
Our company legacy was never about fast growth. It was about working with like-minded clients who could appreciate and adopt a more dynamic comms approach to share their ‘why’, desire for positive change and build longer lasting impact.
Instead of style over substance with reactive short-term media coverage, we instilled the value of leadership, strategy, storytelling and connection.
We have and will always challenge our clients to move away from what they think they need, to what will drive the reputation and results they really care about.
Today, we’re seeing how better business can make a difference in local, industry and global issues
Our ‘why’ is inspired by the saying ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’ – we rise by lifting others.
Our mission is to empower changemakers through the power of community – build strong connections through comms to unite and deliver their strategic vision.
Our drive and determination in our approach makes us a valued partner as we’re invested in our clients’ goals. The way we see it, their success is everyone’s success.
Kristel Valaydon
Founder of KV Comms
Working with Kristel was a great experience. Unlike other PR agencies she’s really keen to give her (sometimes brutally honest – but in a good way) opinion about what the media expects. She helped us a lot to understand how major titles work and also, what editors and journalists are looking for. Definitely recommend her!
Her approach was both consultative (I certainly learnt a lot), credible and flexible as she adapted to our plans as they evolved quickly. She brought new ideas and a fresh new angle to our communication style that has influenced our brand going forward.
KV Comms takes their clients’ goals to heart. Kristel’s kind and compassionate and shares our values around sustainability and ethical working practices.
Kristel’s skills go way beyond marketing and PR, she has the unique ability to quickly identify your business challenges and come up with some really insightful strategies to help resolve these. On top of this, she is a delight to work with.
I’ve worked with other PR and Digital Agencies and the passion and immersion just isn’t there, which ultimately means they don’t ‘get it’ and performance suffers. That wasn’t the case at all on any projects we worked together on. Relationship building is also a positive from the client side as well as the press side.