Strategic Communications / Government Relations / Crisis and Reputation management

Smart communications for complex challenges

About Telamon Consulting

Telamon Consulting is a strategic communications advisory firm specialising in major project communications, crisis and reputation management, and government and stakeholder engagement. We partner with listed and private companies, community organisations, and individuals to deliver clear, consistent messaging that aligns with their short and long-term objectives. Our tailored strategies provide practical solutions to complex and sensitive communication challenges, helping clients protect their reputation, influence key stakeholders, and achieve lasting impact. We have deep experience across a range of sectors, particularly property, healthcare and energy.

Core services

  • Strategic communication plans

  • Crisis and reputation management

  • Government and agency engagement

  • Media campaigns and management

  • Key stakeholder relations

Specialty areas

  • Major infrastructure and planning projects

  • Crisis communication plans & workshops

  • Property updates and launch events

  • EBA and structural change programs

  • Litigation support

Expert Crisis and Reputation Management

A crisis can have a profound impact on your business or personal reputation. Telamon Consulting specialises in crisis communication and media management services to help you navigate crises and emerge stronger on the other side. We have guided and supported management teams and individuals through hundreds of live crisis scenarios, including workplace accidents and fatalities, product recalls, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, court proceedings and of course, COVID-19.

Our approach is to work closely with you to develop and implement effective crisis communication strategies that seamlessly integrate with your operational and business recovery responses to protect your reputation.

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Strategic Communication Services

Timely and effective stakeholder communications can make or break a business. Whether you are announcing an executive appointment, negotiating a new enterprise agreement, or advising of a product recall, you will be judged by how often, how honestly and how clearly you engage with your key stakeholders, both internal and external.

Our experts will work with you to develop a strategic communication plan that is tailored to each audience you need to address, in order of priority. We understand that every business is unique, which is why we take a customised approach to developing targeted messages that align with your strategic objectives and ultimately enhance your stakeholder relationships.

Government and regulatory affairs

We know that dealing with government and a multitude of supporting agencies and authorities can be a confusing and sometimes daunting prospevct. We also know that finding the right person, program or pathway for your business or organisation can be frustrating and time-consuming.

Every member of our team has extensive experience working in or with political offices, large bureaucracies and regulatory agencies. We harness that experience and insight to advise businesses and organisations on what to say, who to speak to, and how and when to engage most effectively.

Deep Experience Across Multiple Sectors

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aerial photography of people walking in the intersection street during daytime

Telamon Consulting's team is equally at home on a building site or a solar farm as we are in a boardroom. We have a proven track record of success for clients across a broad range of sectors including healthcare, property development and construction, resources and energy, sustainability, aged care, hospitality, gaming, banking and finance, professional sport and NFPs.

We have helped organisations of all sizes shape public affairs outcomes, win new business and manage crises and complex issues.

OUR STORY

Todd Hayward is the Director of Telamon Consulting. He is a strategic communication and government relations specialist with more than 25 years’ experience at the intersection of media, politics and corporate affairs. Todd specialises in providing sound and timely advice to executive leadership teams on all facets of corporate communication, stakeholder engagement and media and issues management.

Todd was previously a Senior Media Advisor to former NSW Premier Morris Iemma, a NSW Government Chief-of-staff in the Health and Environment & Climate Change portfolios, and Program Director and producer at Radio 2UE in Sydney. He maintains excellent relationships with a network of journalists, media commentators and elected officials at State and Federal level.

Telamon Consulting maintains reciprocal service agreements with leading practitioners in the areas of investor relations, social media intelligence and strategy, market research and video production and editing. That allows us to scale up to meet client needs without the embedded costs of larger agencies.

Delivering effective results with targeted communication and engagement