Ben Smeaton
Account Manager

Is not a homebody
Dislikes pretentiousness
Can't commit to one hobby
Ben is a public relations and social media professional with more than five years’ experience in agency and state government roles.
He is a trusted advisor to some of Australia’s biggest brands and has led accounts for clients in industries such as:
- banking
- insurance
- property
- education
- tourism
- not-for-profit
- mining
He uses his established network of local and national journalist contacts to secure strategic media outcomes that help his clients uphold their reputation, raise their community profile, and build their business.
Ben’s knowledge of social media and digital practices ensures his clients are provided with a modern, integrated approach to their marketing and communications.
His current and past clients include:
- COTA SA
- Mercedes College
- Sportsmed
- NAB
- Stockland
- Terri Scheer Insurance
- Australian Science and Mathematics School
- Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland
- South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
Ben is a South Australian Councillor for the national industry body for PR and communications professionals, the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA), and holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from the University of South Australia.
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