About

Marguerite Barbara PR is a boutique PR and Communications consultancy specialising in screen and audio content.

Hi, I’m Marguerite Barbara. I have been working in the public relations and communications field for over 15 years. I held previous management positions at Icon Film Distribution, Australian Broadcasting Corporation and 33 Creative where I co-produced the award-winning The Real Podcast.

I have a demonstrated history managing the publicity campaigns on independent and mainstream film releases across all genres. Most notably Little Fish, La Vie En Rose, RED and The Queen.

At the ABC, I managed the publicity campaigns for key ABC Kids brands such as; The Wiggles, Bananas in Pyjamas, Giggle and Hoot, and popular ABC and BBC TV series and documentaries including Rake, Janet King, Jack Irish and David Attenborough Collections. I also managed the communication strategy for the launch of the Giggle and Hoot YouTube channel, ABC Kids Listen podcast, the re-launch of the ABC Education platform and the season premiere of Good Games Spawn Point and Behind The News.

In early 2020, I took a leap of faith and pursued Marguerite Barbara PR on a full-time basis. Marguerite Barbara PR specialises in screen and audio content. Clients have included Pivot Pictures (FilmInk Presents), Bonsai Films, Brie Peterson’s At Home with Brie podcast, and The NT Recap.

Services include:

  • National publicity and promotional campaigns across all genres.
  • Social Media strategies and planning across all platforms.
  • High-profile talent tours.
  • Red carpet/premiere and special event coverage.
  • Brand partnerships.
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Influencer campaigns
  • Talent acquisition
  • Unit Publicity

I have a strong work ethic and pride myself on achieving results leaving no stone unturned.

As I now reside in Ontario Canada I am happy to consider projects on a case by case basis. Feel free to touch base if you have a project in development or ready to launch.

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Take a look at my previous campaigns here

TESTIMONALS

“I have known Marguerite for years, ever since her time as publicist at Icon Films. When I started Filmink Presents, I reached out to see what she was up to since leaving Icon, in the hope that she would consider contracting to us. Since working for us, she has achieved incredible results, especially when it comes to Australian films. Unlike so many PR people that I have dealt with, Marguerite goes above and beyond when it comes to releasing a film into the marketplace. She helps with sales, social media, and much more, all the while achieving immense results in getting PR coverage for the respective project that she is working on. I would have no hesitation in recommending her; if they can steal her away from our work.”
Dov Kornits, Co-Managing Director at Pivot Pictures (Filmink Presents)

“Marguerite Barbara went above and beyond what we expected from a film publicist. No matter what size your budget or film, she will get your film out there and noticed. I highly recommend her to any production company.”
Serhat Caradee, Director of A Lion Returns

“Marguerite is brilliant! She knows the arts and media industry like the back of her hand. She instantly became part of the team and delivered press coverage that launched our podcast into the top 15 on Apple iTunes!  I want to snap her up and keep her all to myself.”
Brianna Peterson, Host, Producer & Founder of At Home with Brie

“Marguerite promoted our film SWEET RIVER through a worldwide pandemic without missing a beat, she is an absolute delight to work with, super talented and super connected. The film had a real chance of disappearing behind pandemic news headlines, but Marguerite cut through the noise and exposed the film to secure a top 10 Netflix release in its debut week. We couldn’t be happier and she will have a permanent position in my speed dial list.”
Ashley McLeod, Producer of Sweet River

“Marguerite was incredible to work with on The Power of the Dream.  We had a relatively small marketing budget and were launching in a new media platform – yet Marguerite achieved above and beyond what we’d hoped.  She has excellent, diverse relationships and contacts, and attained a huge range of coverage for us.  She sourced niche markets as well as mainstream promotion and got us multiple high visibility interviews.  She was super efficient and always a pleasure to deal with.  She was fantastic at dealing with the talent and she was such an asset when putting together our media kit and EPK. Would definitely recommend and look forward to working with her again!
Elise McCann, Senior Producer of Chips & Gravy Films