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

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

The Whispr Team cannot wait to welcome the new Eve Hotel to Surry Hills, set to open on the 13th of February 2025! Designed by SJB Architects and TOGA Group, the new hotspot will be managed by TFE Hotels who oversee Brisbane’s award-winning
Whispr is thrilled to share that our amazing founder and director, Selena O’Hare, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Design Institute of Australia! This wonderful achievement showcases Selena’s 25 years of experience wit
With the weather warming up, Whispr is excited to share one of our favourite coastal eateries. Designed by Sydney-based designer Blainey North, Table Manners is a charming and comfortable restaurant that combines white linen tablecloths and candlel
Last week, Whispr had the pleasure of organising Ishizuka in Residence: Art of Kaiseki Meets Gaggenau Sydney. Over three evenings, guests experienced the art of Kaiseki brought to life by Ishizuka’s new Executive Chef, Katsuji Yoshino. Ce
Last week, The Whispr team had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Belle Interior Design Awards! Hosted at the stunning Fanuli showroom, the 14th installment of the awards celebrated the very best in Australian interior design. A heartfelt thank you
The Whispr Team had a lovely evening enjoying the Laminex x Adam Goodrum event at Saint Peter last week! We can’t wait for many more exciting projects on the horizon!
The Whispr team have been admiring the impeccable design of the Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park, located in Tokyo, Japan. Designed by Keiji Ashizawa Design, he explains, “the concept of the hotel is urban recharge,” blending dark metals and slee
Last week, Whispr had the honour of organising the prestigious Eat Drink Design Awards, celebrating the very best in hospitality design across Australia. Congratulations to the winners who look far from the traditional and have made a significant i
Whispr is thrilled to assist in this year’s Eat Drink Design Awards 2024 on behalf of our wonderful client, @laminexau Whilst signature dishes, perfectly pitched drinks and impeccable service are an integral part of dining out, a venue’
At Neil Perry’s latest gem in Double Bay, Songbird, every dish is a work of art, blending seasonal ingredients with modern culinary techniques for an immersive dining experience. Designers ACME and Caon Design have brought the space to life,
Whispr could not be more excited that The Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards are back. As always, we are celebrating the best in residential interiors. In partnership with @fanulifurniture this year’s finalists showcase elegance, innovation, a
This November, celebrated Melbourne fine-dining institution Ishizuka will be hosting their inaugural Ishizuka in Residence! Sydneysiders are invited to experience the unique culinary mastery of Kaiseki cuisine within the refined setting of Gaggenau