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Positiv is a boutique agency that sets the standard in all things marketing.
Positiv provides a full-service offering for B2B communication.
Whether you’re building packaging machines, implementing new technology or changing the world with your energy saving ideas or recyclable solutions, we would love to hear from you!
A boutique agency…
… but different
We love our brands. In fact, we only work with brands that excite us and stories we want to tell. Our customers call us any time for a brief, brainstorming session or sometimes just a chat! And that is how we like it.
We are a hardworking, deadline-smashing bunch of individuals. Our smart, flexible and tailored service offering means that you get personalised service and results. We make use of some of the best resources in the industry and pride ourselves on truly understanding our clients’ brands.
A Positiv Philosophy
We believe in storytelling. People buy from people; that’s why we believe in connecting you with like-minded people and telling your brand's story.
Meet the Team
Rene Rose
Founder
Born and bred in South Africa, Rene moved to Australia in 2015 and secured her first client just a few months later. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, Rene is a trusted advisor to some of the country’s most prominent brands.
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Based in Adelaide, Rene is backed by a team both back home and right here in Australia. Warm, knowledgeable and trusted, the team at Positiv knuckles down to get the job done!
Kristly Bartlett
Senior Content Producer & Crisis PR
Coming all the way from sunny Johannesburg, South Africa to Adelaide, meet our Head of Content and PR Guru: Kristly Bartlett! Kristly has over a decade of experience in both consumer and B2B PR and uses her finely-honed skills to find newsworthy angles for even the most technical of content, all while building fantastic relationships with the ANZ media and our clients.
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She is also a writer extraordinaire and has carved out a niche for herself by being able to transform a list of product specs into a fully rounded article or whitepaper – no small feat!
In her spare time, Kristly is a fitness fanatic and has successfully competed in multiple marathons, half Iron Mans and triathlons. Be warned – don’t bring up Crossfit around her unless you have an hour or two to spare.
Finally, Kristly has two very important men in her life: her husband Keegan and her cat Magneto.
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BCOMM Marketing at MANCOSA
Diploma in Journalism from the London School of Journalism.
12+ years experience in marketing, copywriting and public relations in both B2B and B2C – in South Africa and abroad
Fulvia Stoltz
Content Specialist
Introducing the newest member of the Positiv team, our Content Specialist, Fulvia Stoltz! She’s a nerd at heart, with a sincere appreciation for the products, innovations and expertise that our clients offer. She’ll tell you that B2B writing is her playground, her preferred creative outlet and her favourite part of the job! And with almost 20 years of experience writing editorials and PR for the B2B sector, she’s a pro at crafting effective PR, marketing and media content, as well as social media messaging and company newsletters.
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Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Fulvia is mum to two spirited little girls, wife to an extraordinary mathematician and employee to three adorable rescue dogs.
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BA Journalism degree from the University of Johannesburg
Honors in English from the University of Johannesburg
UCT GetSmarter Certificate in Copywriting for Online Marketing
20 years of experience as a writer, editor, copywriter and PR practitioner in the B2B sector
Linda Hunjet
Events & Exhibitions Management
Linda is our detail-orientated events wizard who uses her organisational expertise to ensure that our clients always put their best foot forward at trade shows and events. She has 15+ years working in senior roles in the local manufacturing industry, giving her an insider’s view into how this world works. Every element of an event, from stand design to supplier liaison to the final product is managed under Linda’s expert eye and she is a force to be reckoned with.
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Bachelor of Law (Honours) at the University of Adelaide
15+ years experience in the manufacturing industry
Dedicated events and exhibitions management to give our customers a seamless event experience
Carla Violante
Account Management, Digital & Operations
Carla is originally from Portugal, now living in Adelaide, and brings with her over 12 years of marketing experience. She has a special focus on digital channels as a self-pronounced Google addict. Carla is scarily efficient and fantastic at keeping our ‘slightly’ disorganised writer brains on track. As our Traffic Manager, she is responsible for ensuring things run smoothly.
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She takes care of quality control and plays a big part in our digital marketing strategy. As an account manager, she manages some of our amazing clients, bridging client objectives with the team’s best talents. She is an incredible asset to our team, helping us go from strength to strength.
P.S. – Did we mention that she’s a dog mom to the cutest little Frenchy ever? Indy makes regular surprise guest appearances in our weekly Teams meetings – definitely one of the highlights of our week.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Advertising
Further education in Photography and Digital Marketing on Google Digital Platforms Certified
12+ years international experience in 5 countries on 3 different continents
