ABOUT US.
A Neue definition of success.
Neue Media was founded in 2017. Backed by extensive industry experience, the pair saw an opportunity to transform the traditional and disconnected marketing agency mix by consolidating multiple communications functions into one streamlined service.
The Neue model offers clients greater efficiencies and more impactful business outcomes. Our multi-channel approach is an industry game-changer, allowing us to create compelling brand content and amplify it through strategic media placement, public relations, events and social.
OUR TEAM
Our team is the best in the business and at the top of their game. They bring a diverse set of industry expertise to Neue Media, offering strategic guidance to our clients with a highly personalised approach.
Cara Cunningham
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Cara founded Neue Media with over fifteen years’ of experience in communications, having held PR and Marketing Director roles for publicly listed property groups and PR agencies, with Undertow Media, GPT and BPM.
This combination of client-side and agency experience ensures that Neue Media campaigns deliver commercial results for clients throughout the whole development cycle, providing a competitive advantage to Neue Media’s clients.
Michelle Lockyer
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
Michelle brings seven years of agency experience to her role at Neue Media, across a range of clients within property, not-for-profit and consumer sectors. With a background in social and content, PR, events and paid media, Michelle leverages her diverse skillset and passion for storytelling to develop and execute innovative, integrated strategies for our clients.
Bringing curiosity to all her campaigns, Michelle actively keeps her finger on the pulse to source new opportunities that align with her client’s objectives. Michelle's contagious passion for her work, coupled with her commitment to team mentorship, inspires Neue Media’s growing team to strive for success.
Grace Kendall
SENIOR MANAGER - STRATEGY & GROWTH
With over nine years of experience, Grace is a trusted communications specialist known for her strong client relationships and team leadership.
Before joining Neue Media, Grace held senior roles at La Trobe Financial as Marketing & Events Manager, and at Newmark Capital as Investor Relations Manager. Her diverse background in finance and property in in-house roles brings a unique perspective across both brand and stakeholder communications, allowing her to craft integrated strategies that align with business objectives and elevate brand presence.
Rick Clement
SENIOR DIGITAL & PERFORMANCE MANAGER
With over fifteen years of experience in client-facing service positions, Rick actively manages the day-to-day operations of our clients while providing oversight and guidance to our communications team.
His role encompasses implementing and daily management of social media strategies, reporting, creating, and coordinating events for our clients, as well as assisting with the creation and execution of impactful digital strategies. His in-depth knowledge of social media trends, paid advertising and industry developments makes him a key asset within the team.
Relishing the creative aspect of his role, Rick approaches each task with determination and aptitude. His enthusiasm and dedication to the role have provided the Neue Media team and our clients with consistently impressive results.
Lachie McKeown
SENIOR CONTENT PRODUCER
Lachie is a content and production expert with 10+ years of experience in multiple industry roles, specialising in hands-on storytelling through cinematography and post-production.
Lachie’s career has varied from working on television and streaming projects to social media and commercial campaigns.
At Neue Media, Lachie works across all stages of the production process to help ensure our photo and video content is what is optimal for our clients and their platforms.
Lachie’s extensive experience in all aspects of content production from ideation to completion ensures every client project is approached with meticulous craft, passion and excellence
Lauren Mills
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Starting out in journalism and digital publishing, Lauren built a sharp editorial instinct for SEO-led writing, tight messaging and a strong sense of what people actually want to see and engage with. That grounding has since grown into a broader content and communications skillset that shapes every account she touches.
Since joining Neue Media, Lauren quickly grew from Media and Communications Coordinator into her current Executive role, taking on real ownership across her accounts along the way. Her remit spans social media, blogs, content shoots, PR, events and paid media. She plays an active role in shaping each account's content strategy, using performance insight to inform what comes next.
Highly organised and detail-driven, Lauren has built a reputation clients can rely on, with every account run to a high standard and every deadline met.
Josh Gualano
CREATIVE EXECUTIVE
Josh is a versatile creative, bringing a playful yet considered approach to his role as Junior Graphic Designer at Neue Media. Passionate about concept-led design and visual storytelling, he works primarily on visual content for digital platforms, helping clients' visual identities flourish across a variety of channels. Collaborating closely with our Art Director and Communications team, Josh ensures all creative outputs are both engaging and aligned with client values.
With a strong eye for detail and a broad creative skillset, Josh approaches each project with curiosity and adaptability, creating thoughtful design outcomes across a variety of styles and formats, delivering work that is both strategically considered and visually distinct.