Our company.
Experts in financial services PR and corporate communications
At KirkBlancato we are building a communication consultancy that is known for its uncompromising laser focus on successful client outcomes and for the way we powerfully harness deep experience and industry knowledge.
Proven
We have a proven track record of developing and managing successful communication strategies that align with clients’ business objectives and build intelligent and distinctive reputations. We know what it takes to make clients succeed and are committed to fearlessly providing the highest quality professional advice, content and support that influences and wins in the communications marketplace.
We deliver
KirkBlancato’s founders are able to draw on more than four decades of experience in public relations, financial and political journalism, corporate affairs, media relations and government advisory roles to consistently deliver measurable commercial benefits. Over this time, we have had long term professional relationships with some of the biggest asset managers and significant other finance, professional services and corporate names, as well as disruptive start-ups.
We get you
As an extension of your team, you’ll find we are great to work with, open, upfront, commercially minded and always play it straight. You’ll also see we are creative, obsessed with understanding your business, well networked and a reliable sounding board and trusted partner for your business.
Our founders.
Jeremy Kirk | Managing Director
Jeremy is a founding director of KirkBlancato and was formerly the General Manager of Sydney-based financial services and corporate communication consultancy FCR. He has more than 30 years’ experience in journalism and corporate affairs and has held senior communication roles in consultancies and large financial services organisations in Australia, Asia and the Middle East. His clients have included Singapore Airlines, Mastercard, Microsoft and Bank of America. Earlier in his career he worked as a senior political journalist and government press secretary. Jeremy has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Canterbury University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Massey University and a Certificate in Journalism.
Antonino Blancato | Managing Director
Antonino is a founding director of KirkBlancato and was formerly the Director of Media at Sydney-based financial services and corporate communication consultancy FCR for over a decade. He is a media engagement specialist with extensive knowledge of Australian print, broadcast, online and radio journalists and has broad media networks across Australia. Antonino has played a key role in a large number of communication campaigns covering a wide range of sectors, with particular emphasis on financial services. He specialises in organising media interviews and briefings, placing content with publications, building the profile of our clients and assisting with media training. Antonino has a Bachelor of Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Notre Dame.