Garrick Loft Introducing Garrick, the driving force behind our dynamic team of Colab.ers. He has over three decades of expertise in marketing and executive-level management within hotels and tourism. Armed with a wealth of industry knowledge and a flair for creative strategy, he's dedicated to helping businesses thrive in dynamic market conditions. Through his leadership in Colab, Garrick is committed to delivering tailored solutions that propel clients to reach their success.
Hello!
Our can do attitude shines through in everything we do, from brainstorming ideas to sipping on a cuppa during our legendary yarn sessions. When you partner with Colab Connects, you're not just getting a marketing agency - you're gaining a supportive crew who will go the extra mile to make your business shine.
Scott ReesScott is Colab's marketing and digital wizard with a wealth of experience spanning the realms of tourism, finance, education, utilities, and corporate services. Throughout his illustrious 20+ year career, he's navigated the digital landscape with finesse, keeping up to date in this ever-evolving landscape and consistently surpassing client expectations to deliver unparalleled results. Out of the office you can find Scott on the field; a rugby enthusiast, he volunteers his time as a referee & match official. Whistle whistle!
Nayth LoftNayth is Colab’s seasoned project manager and organisational wizard. With over three decades of experience in seamless collaborations, she’s adept at navigating projects of all shapes and sizes. Nayth ensures every project is executed seamlessly from start to finish. She's the glue that holds the good stuff together, and the Colab taskmaster. Nayth’s free time is spent with her furry companions walking on a beach or exploring a new trail. Whatever you do – don’t get her talking about dinosaurs, she can be a real dino-snore!
Ange van der MerweAngelique is Colab’s seasoned strategist and people person extraordinaire. She brings to the team over two decades of executive-level expertise in hotels and tourism, social media, marketing, analytics, and interpersonal dynamics. Angelique has a keen eye for trends, strategic thinking & helping businesses thrive. A little about Angelique; she’s a Formula 1 fanatic and speed aficionado. When she’s not analysing every twist and turn of the track, you'll find her debating lap times and tire strategies with unwavering enthusiasm!
Ange CarterAnge is the creative genius at Colab! Her love for design runs deep with 30 plus years of experience fuelling her creative fire. Collaborative and solution-oriented, Ange brings valuable insights and works tirelessly to deliver results. With a keen understanding of businesses, she crafts innovative ideas that resonate with your target audience and your brand. Lucky for us, Ange has a great sense of humour too and a soft spot for fuzzy 4-legged friends.
Helen MuljanaHelen is our design and search engine marketing multitasker at Colab. With a twinkle in her eye and a knack for all things digital marketing, brand, e-commerce, and design, Helen is the secret sauce for getting things done. She shares her 10+ years of experience with the team having worked for big brands like Shiseido, Ezibuy & Hyatt to name-drop a few! When she's not busy making waves in the marketing world, you can find her sipping on coffee & stretching her way through a yoga sesh!
Holly BrowneMeet Holly, the social media copywriting powerhouse at Colab. With a mix of seasoned experience and youthful flair, she's always ahead of the curve, keeping her finger on the pulse of the latest trends and lingo. Holly's creative genius knows no bounds as she crafts original and captivating content that speaks directly to your audience. One of her many talents is understanding your brand and weaving its essence into every word. Other talents include sewing and fabric collecting; it’s a thing!
Ziggy & FrankieFrankie & Ziggy are Colab's Dynamic Duo. These two fluffy pals bring boundless energy and joy to the team. Ziggy, with her wagging tail and playful antics, and Frankie, with her gentle demeanour and sweet eyes, are the heart & soul of our agency. When they're not busy charming clients and stealing treats, you can find them lounging under desks or offering cuddles during brainstorming sessions. Frankie and Ziggy remind the team to approach every project with passion, playfulness & to ask for treats.
We're a little different.
It's not a secret. We're not like other agencies - our team at Colab Connects have been on both sides of the fence and know what you need from a strong trusted partner. We’re not going to muck you around, and are committed to developing sustainable marketing strategies that use innovation, insights and creativity for good.
So that means egos are out!
Common sense, listening and our hearts are definitely in. This type of flexi thinking has led us to not just survive, but excel in this climate. We've been able to rapidly adapt our strategies for an ever-changing landscape and deliver real results for our clients.
Collaboration & Trust.
Our clients' truth and objectives are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner and we’re not afraid to think outside the box (or circle) take risks or dig deeper to unlock your unique purpose and story.
Brand & Strategy.
We're committed to developing sustainable marketing strategies. Your strategy and plan form the foundation for everything we do - we take a collaborative approach to assess viability and potential obstacles before you invest time and money into a new course of action. We’ll take your business goals and provide inventive, unique solutions tailored to fit your brand.
Tools & Action.
We don’t just provide the tools and resources you need to succeed, we also get our hands dirty and do the heavy lifting as your marketing strategy collaborators. We do everything you’d expect from a digital agency; we’ve just erased the lines between the strategy, media and creative departments. And because our team team has fully functioning left and right brains, we can take your big plans and goals and turn them into tangible results with real business outcomes.
Teams & Results.
Our approach is simple: Colab Connects work as an extension of your team and use our horsepower to get things done the way you need. We can act as your typical marketing team down the hall, or we can collaborate with you to help align internal resources for outstanding results.
