Our People

When you want to book a campaign, our team are ready! We do what we love, and love what we do. We know sampling and demonstrations inside and out.

 

Meet The Team

Merilyn Havler – General Manager

Merilyn has worked extensively in the brand experience arena, in particular in store, having previously owned and run Product Placement Ltd, whose clients included, Fonterra, Nespresso, De Longhi, Kenwood, Reckittt Benckiser & Mars Inc. amongst others.

Out of the office, Merilyn juggles the needs of a high energy teenager with that of a high energy Border Collie, and if you fancy spicy food her curries have been compared to those found in the best Indian restaurants in the city.

Annelise Haddon – Senior Account Manager

Annelise oversees activations on some of our biggest clients including Silver Fern Farms and Goodman Fielder, and is an amazing mentor and trainer to the junior account team.

Bought up in Dunedin the cold doesn’t phase her, and she’s renowned in the office for her daily breakfast of kale and eggs. Want something moved? No problem, she’s also our resident truck driver and trailer backer.

 

 

Amy Bateman – Account Manager

Account Manager extraordinaire. No detail large or small will slip through her grasp and clients lucky enough to have her eagle eye on their campaigns include Frucor, Griffins, and Kraft Heinz.

At home Amy loves hanging out with Max the sassy old Jack Russell and Tessa the scary but sweet natured Staffy. Holidays find Amy fuelling her travel bug and she’s currently dropping hints about her next adventure.

 

Sherine Cameron – Junior Account Manager

The perkiest member of the Client Service team, the rumour that Sherine has never been seen without a smile on her face or a word to say is true!

Her ongoing search for knowledge is insatiable and her days off find her soaking up a new book, or practising her upcoming Toastmasters speech.

We keep Sherine quiet by diverting her attention onto campaigns. She’s currently keeping the wheels turning for Trade Aid, Aseleo Care, Goodman Fielder, Distell and a number of others.

 

 

Chelsea McMillan – Junior Account Manager

If Phenomenon was a band Chelsea would be Sporty Spice! A fantastic multi tasker you can rely on her to have every campaign detail at her fingertips. Her current clients include, Frucor, Goodman Fielder, Tokyo Foods and Kraft Heinz.

Whenever she has some spare time, Chelsea plays football for Onehunga Mangere, is queen of the office takeaways, and can talk at length about any food that doesn’t appear to be good for you!

Case Studies

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Product Sampling in Supermarket of Rempah

Product Sampling Rempah Instore

Instore Demonstrations Product Sampling Cooking

"Restaurant quality, hard to find a Butter Chicken that hit's the spot!"

Product Sampling out of home Hellers

Product Sampling Hellers Hot Spots

Out of home Cooking

"What a great idea Hellers, how lucky are we!"

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Kungfood

Product Sampling Kungfood Dumplings

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Cooking

"We love Kungfood dumplings, our favourite!"

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Nom Mochi Bites

Product Sampling Nom Mochi Bites

Instore Demonstrations Product Sampling

"Really tasty, didn't expect them to taste that good."

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Blue Royal Blueberries

Product Sampling Blue Royal Blueberries

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Product Sampling

"I wasn’t even planning to buy blueberries, but I tried one and couldn’t stop!"

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Silver Fern Farms Meatballs

Product Sampling Silver Fern Farms Meatballs

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Cooking

“These meatballs are so convenient and delicious, they make dinner easy."

Product Sampling at event for Bref

Product Sampling Bref Home and Garden Show

Event Sampling Product Sampling

"I use these all the time and love them, keeps everything smelling so fresh!"

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Taylors Wine

Product Sampling Taylors Wine Instore

Shopper Sampling Product Sampling Alcohol Sampling

“Taylor’s Promised Land is my go to wine. Smooth, rich, and perfect."

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Griffins Cookies

Product Sampling Griffins Cookies

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Product Sampling

“They’re just as good as homemade. Griffin’s Cookies are my go to treat!”

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Hellers Pork

Product Sampling Hellers Frozen Pork

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Cooking

"Really love Hellers products, they are the best and this is no exception."

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Aoraki Salmon Spreads

Product Sampling Aoraki Salmon

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Product Sampling

"Absolutely obsessed! So smooth and flavourful."

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Selaks Wine

Product Sampling Selaks Wine Instore

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Alcohol Sampling

"The Pinot Gris is superb, love the fruity flavour."

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Griffins Crumble Biscuits

Product Sampling Griffins Crumble Biscuits

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Product Sampling

"Triple choc so hits the spot. I can't wait to try the other flavours!"

Brand Ambassador product sampling

Product Sampling Fudgy Bites Instore

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Product Sampling

"These are delicious they're going to be my treat for today"

Product Sampling Instore Farrah’s Pizza Bases

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Cooking

"I love that my favourite wrap brand now does Pizza bases!"

Product sampling gets results in malls with Whittakers Chocolate.

Product Sampling Whittakers Chocolate

Shopper Sampling Product Sampling

"Wow they're delicious. I'd not noticed these before. Where can I buy some?"

Product Sampling Yoplait Giveaway

Mall Sampling Shopper Sampling

"What a surprise! Thanks for the generous samples!"

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Brown Brothers Wine

Product Sampling Brown Brothers Wine

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling Product Sampling Alcohol Sampling

“This Prosecco Rose would go beautifully with some crackers and cheese.”

Product Sampling Mini Danish Pastries

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling

“These are all so yummy, I can’t decide on which flavour to buy.”

Product Sampling Taylor Made Wine

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling

"I don't really drink Shiraz, but that is definitely the nicest I've tried."

Product Sampling Silver Fern Farms Auckland Food Show

Event Sampling Shopper Sampling Product Sampling Cooking

“Silver Fern Farms have the best meat in the show, hands down.”

Product Sampling Silver Fern Farms Office Pie Sampling

Event Sampling Out of home Promotions Office Sampling Cooking

“Lamb and Mint pie has the real taste of a Sunday Roast!”

A phenomenonon Brand Ambassador product sampling instore

Supermarket Product Sampling Wattie’s Dinners

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling

“It's so convenient that you don’t have to add any spices”

Product Sampling in Supermarket of Snackachangi Chips

Product Sampling Snackachangi Chips

Instore Demonstrations Shopper Sampling

“I like that they are New Zealand made chips"

Product Sampling Sanitarium Malls

Mall Sampling Characters

“It’s great that a treat cereal can still provide nutritional value.”

Product Sampling F. Whitlock Office Drops

Out of home Interactive Promotions

"I loved Whitlocks Peach Chutney, It's already on my list to purchase next time I'm in store."