Whispr Communications

A boutique PR & communications agency championing brands in the premium

design, interiors and lifestyle space.

About

Our global outlook and domestic experience support us in creating targeted media strategies to communicate client vision and compelling content. We’re passionate about creating conversations between brands and their audiences, as we understand how telling the right story feeds into the wider business objectives.

Founded over 20 years ago by Selena O’Hare, Whispr is supported by a highly specialised expert communications team spanning public relations, strategy, creative communications, marketing partnerships, events and activations across multiple platforms.

Whispr is a passionate agency with a unique ability in navigating the ever-evolving media landscape in order to craft successful communications solutions and commercial outcomes for innovative local and global brands.

Services

Working closely with the client to understand their goals and objectives, Whispr crafts a tailored PR & communications strategy that delivers results.
With extensive experience in the interiors, architecture, lifestyle and hospitality landscape, Whispr offers strategic consultation on media distribution and coverage.
Whispr has developed an extensive network of experts and leaders of their field over the years. Through an in-depth collaborative process with other creatives and artists, Whispr has the capabilities to ideate, manage and deliver small and large-scale events.
In line with the PR & communications strategy, Whispr can provide assistance in creating and implementing any digital campaigns and requirements.
In some cases, Whispr works as an external resource of the internal marketing team, providing advice and assistance in partnership conversations, development and management.

A creative communications and strategy agency meeting the needs of premium brands in the design, interiors, architecture, and lifestyle space.

Testimonials

I have had the pleasure of working with Selena O’Hare for the last fifteen years. As editor-in-chief of two of Australia’s premium magazine titles, Belle and House & Garden, I am in regular contact with Selena and her team. A number of the businesses that Selena works with are our clients at Are Media, and we collaborate often. I always find working with Selena and her team a pleasure. Communication is speedy, concise, informative and on time which is crucial in a deadline-driven business. I receive communication from the majority of PR companies in Australia. But, in a sea of media releases and emails, I am happy to say that Selena and her team stand out. Her personalised approach to finding the right platform for client coverage has meant she gets results for her clients and media outlets.

Tanya Buchanan
Editor, Belle Magazine and Australian House & Garden
I’ve known and collaborated with Whispr for almost 20 years - originally as a client and now, as a trusted source of industry intelligence and advice. In my experience, Selena O’Hare is knowledgeable, strategic, authentic, well- connected and committed to delivering exceptional results for her clients.

Jacinta Reedy
Chief Executive Officer, Architecure Media
Since my appointment as Design Editor of The Australian Financial Review in mid-2013, I have had the great pleasure of collaborating with Selena O'Hare and her supreme team at WHISPR. Anchoring this important journal means that I am on the receiving end of innumerable communications initiatives a week; the pleasure of working with WHISPR is that not only do they send great ideas and opportunities my way – but it's also about what they don't send: they have a keen eye for what will appeal to me and by extension The AFR reader. I will always open – and quickly – an email coming in from Selena and her team.

Stephen Todd
Design Editor, Australian Financial Review &
Head of Publishing, Powerhouse Museum &
Creative Director, Sydney Design Week
What sets Selena O'Hare and the Whispr team apart from the rest is their attention to detail, their understanding of the architecture & design community and their willingness to push the boundaries to deliver an inspired story angle that cuts through. Through working closely with Whispr throughout the years, I have witnessed the lengths that they go to create valuable long-term relationships across the media landscape and the industry. Their deep passion and respect for design shines through in every pitch they send, making them one of the best in the business.

Miffy Coady
Managing Editor, Est Living
I have worked closely with Selena and the team at Whispr on various projects from editorial stories to digital collaborations across global brands since 2015. I can say that each project, regardless of the scale, has been made effortless with laser sharp organisation, attention to detail and most importantly each partnership has been fun. This is a testament to Selenas easy going and passionate personality, which reflects on the fabulous team.

Steve Cordony
Style Director-at-Large, Belle Magazine & Interior Stylist
As a media company, we’ve worked with many communications agencies over the years, but none have been quite as consistently impressive as Whispr. Armed with a deep understanding of the media landscape, the Whispr team possesses the ability to craft compelling stories which captivate and inspire. We also value their proactive approach; the team are always looking ahead and developing innovative concepts unique to each client’s brand or product. What’s more, they’re quick to respond and we know we can depend on them to deliver high quality work on time. Working with Selena is a pleasure – her commitment, authenticity and hardworking attitude are just a handful of her many attributes, and her knowledge of the design, architecture and lifestyle industries is invaluable. The company’s continued success is a credit to her and her amazing team, and we at The Local Project admire what she’s built. Whispr’s ability to elevate a company’s output is unrivalled, and we’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a personable and professional approach to public relations, communications and marketing.

Aidan Anderson
Founder and Director, The Local Project
Selena and the dream team at Whispr are heaven-sent. In the rapid-fire world that is print magazines with looming deadlines and long lead times, I can always rely on the ladies' PR prowess. Pitches are sharp and detailed and paint brands in beautiful light, and assets supplied at lightning speed - all while handled with grace and aplomb. They understand what journos and editors need and how they need it delivered, and their openness to collaborate on creative and exclusive angles results in a win-win for both sides

Josephine Huynh
Editor, Domain Sydney Morning Herald and Domain Prestige Australian Financial Review
Selena and her team at Whispr Communications are always a joy to work with, pitching relevant stories, providing material when and how I need it, and having an acute understanding of how the design and media industries work. The events they plan and host don’t feel like your typical launch or announcement - they feel special, relaxed and memorable, yet they are also the perfect environment to make lasting connections with industry contacts and stakeholders. Selena makes authentic relationships with her media and design contacts and that’s why it feels so very comfortable and easy to work with her.

Cassie Hansen
Editor, Artichoke

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Portfolio

Our experience spans architects, designers, lifestyle brands, furniture products, appliances and media publications to name a few.

Richards Stanisich
EB Interiors
Archer Design
Russell & George
Living Edge
dedece
King Living
James Richardson Furniture
Boffi dePadova
Mondopiero
Jardan
Gaggenau
Brickworks Building Products
Laminex
NOROCK
Southern Design Group
Ishizuka
Mondial
Society Restaurant
Hilton Hotels & Restaurants
Crown Hotels
Gaggenau Sydney Opening
The Local Project ‘10’ Launch
10 Years of Carbon Neutral Bricks with Brickworks
Belle x Coco Republic Interior Design Awards
Vogue’s 50th Birthday
Australian Interior Design Awards
Inside Out x Brickworks Home of the Year