August 2011
Look out for a new workshop called “Busting Boring Bio’s”. We are getting many requests to help people work on their bios. No one likes talking about themselves so this workshop is about getting to the bottom of what makes you stand out from the rest of the crowd. It will have you get to grips with telling your Own story.
August 2011
Spoke is currently working with Auckland Transport on an engagement plan which is due to be rolled out by the end of the year, with developments starting in September.
May 2011
Andrew is facilitating a workshop with Warehouse Stationery on communication and storytelling.
April 2011 Andrew and a team from Spoke are working on an iPhone App about the Tongariro Crossing. Stunning landscapes and great stories, and exciting new ways to use media on mobile devices.
02.11.2010 Andrew is excited to be confirmed as a speaker for this awesome online storytelling conference, the Reinvention Summit. It includes top world experts on storytelling. You can tune or listen to recordings of presentations, panels and interviews, for an entry level registration of US $11.
15.02.2010
ThoughtLeadersCentral is a growing community of inspiring
people taking great ideas to market to ‘facilitate conversatons
that rock the planet.’ Andrew Melville has taken on
being a Thought Leader mentor this year. Check out his
short video podcast on Storytelling.
02.02.2010
Spoke principal, Andrew Melville, is facilitating a series
of community reference group meetings for the Ports of Auckland.
29.01.2010
Spoke is continuing to work on a range of communications initiatives
for an Auckland and Northland Maori tribe (iwi), Ngati Whatua.
We’re developing a new style of tribal radio station
for the iwi, called Radio Ake. It can be heard on 1179 am
in Auckland, and will soon be streamed online.
11.01.2010
Listen to this podcast of Sir Ed Hillary’s son and daughter,
speaking about their experiences at the family bach at Anawhata
on Auckland’s wild west coast. The Hillary Trail through
the Waitakere Ranges nearby was opened in January. Listen here
06.04.2009
Take a look at the new case studies of Spoke’s work.
They include audio projects for the ARC on kokako and Whatipu,
work with Parallel Direction’s blog and online marketing,
and workshops for the Public Relations Institute.
02.04.2009
Check out Spoke’s new blog at www.spokestory.com
Andrew Melville explores some philosophies and reflections
about getting to the heart of great communication and storytelling.
25.03.2009
Andrew Melville has been engaged to assist in completing a
Public Relations course for the University of Oman in the
Middle East. It is part of a project at AUT University.
12.03.2009
Spoke Ltd continues its work on audio installations and podcasts
for the Auckland Regional Council.
Recent commissions include tracks for Whatipu at the tip of
the Manukau Harbour, Kokako birdsong and stories for use in
the Hunua Ranges, and family stories for Rose Hellaby House
on Scenic Drive and Couldrey House at Wenderholm.
Spoke specialises in researching and recording interviews
for oral histories, than editing them into ‘bite sized’
stories.
17.02.2009
Spoke has been authoring an effective online blog for property
leasing strategists, Parallel Directions.
The blog has led to a number of sales leads for the company,
has been quoted in the media, and by clients in presentations.
A great outcome, and proof a well written blog is highly useful.
The key is the style, and significant content and market tips
from an expert in his field, in this case, Peter Scott, Parallel
Directions CEO.
10.02.2009
Spoke Ltd is providing communications advice to Te Runanga
o Ngati Whatua.
The Runanga is currently engaged in an iwi-wide treaty claim
process, as well as managing a range of health services and
business development opportunities on behalf of the iwi.
16.12.2008
2008 has been a big year for change. In this Christmas
podcast, Andrew Melville talks about his take on what
will be important for 2009 and plays an excerpt from one of
the great moments of the year, the acceptance speech of US
President-elect, Barack Obama.
08.02.2008
Communication in 2008 is already looking vastly different
than ever before. People are all turning to a rapidly multiplying
range of media to get information. In this podcast,
Andrew Melville tells a great story and talks with Corporate
Storytelling guru, Stephen Denning.
Stories That Speak are the key to effective communication
like never before.
Check this E brochure about how Spoke can coach, workshop
and provide keynote presentations on the way storytelling
can dramatically impact productivity, effectiveness and growth. Stories That
Speak (PDF)
Spoke Audio develops documentary quality podcast
and audio content.
Spoke director, Andrew Melville, an award winning documentary
maker and broadcaster, leads projects to produce credible
and engaging audio content. Spoke Audio
(PDF)
14.12.2007
Instead of Christmas cards this year, Spoke is sending out
this spoken message. It’s
the first in what will become a series of audio podcasts,
so listen out! All the very best of the season. Andrew and the Spoke team
10.08.2007
Spoke director, Andrew Melville, won first prize in the Auckland
City Libraries Montana Poetry Day competition. Click here
to listen to the poem, Black
and White
08.08.2007
Spoke has just completed an audio installation about the history
of Whatipu for the Auckland Regional Council. The installation
will be part of a small museum at Whatipu, in the former Post
Office now located near Whatipu Lodge.
06.08.2007
The founders of TetraMap, a wonderful human training and development
tool ,using nature as a metaphor, have just completed a revised
edition of their book. Spoke acted as editor and authored
revisions of the book.
28.05.2007
Spoke has won the Highly Commended PRINZ award for the Mission
in the City project. The award was made in the Not For Profit
Category. Spoke was awarded for its campaign to design and
promote an Ideas competition to sustainably develop an Auckland
inner city site for the Auckland City Mission and St Matthew-in-the-city.
The campaign attracted entries from all over the world.
Check www.missioninthecity.org.nz
for images of the winning design and information about the
winners, Lawson-Stevens Architects and Rewi Thompson architects.
