About us
Cole Lawson is a business-class public relations firm, delivering award-winning corporate communications solutions for medium to large businesses and select not-for-profits across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Since 2008, we have been helping boards, CEOs, and CMOs navigate growth, change, challenges, and opportunities with precision and impact.
Our expertise spans communication strategy, media relations and training, marketing communications, and reputational risk management. We empower clients to engage in meaningful, impactful conversations with the right audiences, at the right time, through the most effective channels.
Backed by a team of seasoned professional, including former journalists, brand managers, corporate communicators, and government executives, we bring a wealth of senior expertise and a deep understanding of the commercial value of strategic public relations to every partnership.
Services
Meet the team.
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Margaret Lawson
Founder
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Judith Silva
Group Account Director
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Jackelyn Cross
Head of Operations
Studio Manager -
Belinda Affran
Senior Designer
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Tayla Harvery
Account Manager
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Ashley Lusk
Senior Account Executive
Meet our family.
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Awards
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Excellence in Measurement and Evaluation 2020 PRIA
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Qld Awards for Excellence: Experiential 2015 PRIA
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Integrated Marketing Communications 2020 GTA
PR Agency of the Year (QLD)
2013 GTA
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Financial Communications 2020 GTA
Patton's Butchers
Issues Management / Recovery Communications 2012 GTA
Corbett & Claude
2020 Experiential Marketing GTA
United Motorcycle Council of Qld
Qld Awards for Excellence: Public Affairs 2010 PRIA
Puma Energy
Community Relations 2018 GTA
Qld Meals on Wheels
Public Affairs 2009 GTA
Get in touch.
About the team.
Margaret Lawson
Margaret Lawson has more than 20 years’ experience in media relations, corporate communications and stakeholder engagement for clients in the aviation, education, corporate, legal, healthcare, energy and agriculture sectors. With a broad network of tier-one media contacts and qualifications in business, journalism and aviation, Margaret is highly sought after as the state’s pre-eminent reputational risk manager. Margaret excels at securing stakeholder buy-in and devising perception-boosting communications that help organisations build a strong media profile.
Founder
Judith Silva
Judith is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience at developing and executing multi-channel PR and marketing campaigns. She has worked with top organisations such as IKEA, TAFE Queensland and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) delivering full-funnel multi-channel campaigns that drive alignment and growth across the marketing ecosystem.
With a proven track record of success in both B2B and D2C marketing, she's the perfect choice for businesses looking to build brand engagement, develop user experience journey mapping, and create compelling content. With a Master of Business (Marketing), Judith is adept at scaling marketing strategies across Brand, Growth, Social and Lifecycle. As a member of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA), Judith has her finger on the pulse on the latest industry trends and practices.
Account Director (Group)
Jackelyn Cross
Jackelyn ‘Jack of all trades’ Cross joined the team in 2017 after six years working in property and studying education and video production at QUT. Jackelyn is responsible for web and EDM development, as well as day-to-day co-ordination of the team and production jobs.
A born creative, Jacks applies her unique imagination and quick wit to deliver clever slogans, campaign concepts and artwork ideas.
Head of Studio and Operations
Belinda Affran
Bel is an all-round creative player with over 15 years in the industry. With a passion for branding, she thrives in multi-disciplinary environments where she has the ability to work with like-minded clients and collaborators.
Bel loves to immerse herself in the hospitality industry and create a cohesive brand story from interior considerations to physical graphics, signage, menus and the digital experience.
Senior Graphic Designer
Tayla Harvey
Passionate about consumer marketing and media relations, Tayla is a multi-skilled operator in the field with a strong tenacity for empowering consumer brands across Brisbane. With a strong understanding of the hospitality and lifestyle communications landscape, Tayla has experience managing campaigns for brands including Spyre, Global Players Network, Accor, The Westin Hotel, and Domino’s.
Tayla holds a Dual-Degree Bachelor of Communications and Arts, majoring in Digital Media and English, with her industry exposure in journalism and public relations enabling her to efficiently decipher the media landscape and propel her clients into the spotlight successfully. Tackling each project head-on, she has an eye for creative direction, a love for writing, and a way of understanding clients and their pain points to uncover the best path forward for results.
Account Manager
Ashley Lusk
Ashley is an analytical thinker with a background in Philosophy, bringing a strategic approach to client liaison. Drawing on his experience in the government sector to deliver informed corporate communications.
Ashley carefully assesses tasks to identify potential issues early, ensuring that his work aligns with practical objectives and delivers meaningful results. With a versatile skill set spanning both creative and strategic domains, he connects effectively with clients, understanding their needs to drive successful outcomes.
Senior Account Executive