HMC
HMC | PR Agency
What the heck is PR anyway? Well, basically they use communication in a planned and purposeful way to help clients protect and build relationships and reputation. HMC help you connect with the people who matter most to your business in the right channels, at the right time, with consistency. Many people think of ‘PR’ as publicity or media management. But HMC are WAY more than that. They do help clients tell stories through the media, and they also help them be seen and heard on a lot of different digital channels. You may even see them doing one of our client podcasts in The Library at Panama Square. HMC gives 100% of our profits to their founder’s family charity: www.allgood.ventures
Contact Heather Claycomb (director) - 021 751 051
WEBSITE www.wearehmc.co.nz
EMAIL heather@wearehmc.co.nz
FACEBOOK @weareHMC
LINKEDIN @HMC
Located at Panama Square, 14 Garden Place (Level One, East Lobby)
HMC have been apart of our Panama family since April 2022. Director Heather Claycomb answers a few questions for us.
How long have you been in business?
I’m the founder and owner and started the company in 2004.
How many people in your team?
Seven.
In one sentence, tell us what you do.
HMC is a PR agency that uses communications in a planned and purposeful way to help clients protect and build relationships and reputation. Oh, and we give 100% of our profits away to charity! (yep, 100%)
How did you end up doing what you’re doing?
That’s a long story. I went to school for marketing and got my MBA and my first roles out of university were sales and marketing. I sort of ‘fell into’ PR a few decades ago and here I am.
Favourite co-working perk?
We love the variety of really friendly people around the space. It’s a great vibe!
What is your favourite kind of work/ project?
When we can use communication to literally make people’s lives better – I love that!
Favourite place to holiday?
At my bach in Matarangi on the Coromandel.
What was your first job?
Working on my family’s Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, USA.
If you had to change industry, what job would you choose?
I would love to do something in construction – doing DIY sort of jobs (Matt, can you put me to work?!)
Biggest life lesson so far?
Trust your gut – it’s ALWAYS right.
Any recommended reads?
I love a ‘true’ story. Educated by Tara Westover is a goodie.
What do you love most about Hamilton?
It’s an easy place to live and has everything a big city has, without the big city headaches.
Favourite place to eat out in Hamilton?
Palate.
Do you have any hidden talents or secret hobbies?
I’m learning to play the mandolin. I secretly want to be a bluegrass star!
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Ummmm, neither. I need my sleep!
Someone who inspires you?
Daniel Flynn, the founder of Australian social enterprise Thankyou.
What are you passionate about?
Making a difference – in big ways or small. My husband and I recently started a charity to do just that: www.allgood.ventures .
If you had to move anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
Any beach town in Southern Italy.
Who is your favourite music artist?
Lady Gaga.
Who is your hero?
Pastor Shane Vink at Te Whanau Putahi in Fairfield. He’s feeding hundreds of families each week and serving that community in practical ways with incredible love and care. I love an everyday hero and there are lots around our amazing city.