Carbon Reduction Industries (eco-switch)

"Beyond Marian's refreshing style and generous enthusiasm is her ability to clearly articulate goals and the processes required to achieve those goals.  With ZOOiD, we always know what's happening and what's about to happen next.  In a dynamic marketplace this is key.

The only surprises we get are good ones.  ZOOiD's culture and professionalism make them a real pleasure to work with."

Rod Sheppard, Managing Director, Carbon Reduction Industries

Earthsharing Australia

“Marian is a very well organized consultant with a broad strategic overlay to all she does. It was a pleasure working with her and appreciated all the extra time she gave the project. She is certainly a PR agent who will go the extra distance to secure a story.”

Karl Fitzgerald, Project Coordinator
Earthsharing Australia

 

EcoSmart

"In my dealings with Marian Gruber, I found her to be professional, committed
and well organised. We worked together to ensure the presentation met 
required objectives.  Suggestions for minor improvements were uncommon
but well received.  Her knowledge and passion for the cause of sustainability
were obvious and the enthusiasm shown for her work is inspiring.

Marian is an excellent presenter who engaged the group well and provided
succinct and useful information.  She showed strong commitment to the
successful undertaking of her task and our EcoBusiness participants gained
valuable insights into the concept of sustainable business, with honesty and
integrity around marketing.

I will not hesitate to use and recommend Marian for any similar presentations
we may require in the future."

Rebecca Lee, Business Development Manager (Vic)
EcoSmart

ecovantage

"I will continue to use ZOOiD as Marian brings a flexibility, humour and doggedness to tasks to ensure a high quality outcome.  Marian broke our requirements down into achievable blocks and worked within our timeframes and resourcing.  Our communications materials are far better and may be an element in some of our recent successes with proposals and reports."

Bruce Easton, Director, ecovantage

Firestarter (Melbourne Water & Sustainability Victoria)

“Firestarter has worked with ZOOiD on various assignments, including two major projects; the 2006 Schools Sustainability and Waste Wise Awards and the Melbourne Water Yarra River Youth Conference. Both of these projects required the development and implementation of integrated communications and marketing strategies over 6-9 month periods.

We were incredibly impressed with the level of commitment shown by ZOOiD and for the results gained through media coverage for these two events. Marian’s planning and execution of her tactical action plans is incredibly efficient and she achieves great results.

We will definitely continue to use ZOOiD for future media and communications projects, and highly recommend them to other organisations looking for a company who works to often unrealistic deadlines with charm, charisma and confidence!”

Cathy Oke, Senior Project Manager, Firestarter

 

Frankston City Council

“Right from the beginning ZOOiD was extremely professional and had a good grasp of what the project was trying to achieve. The working relationship was excellent with regular meetings, emails and phone calls and discussions on the progress of the project.

It was interesting from a Council point of view to deal with a marketing consultant and many things were learned throughout the process which Council has been able to apply in a number of other marketing campaigns since.

Marian is an excellent person to work with, very easy going and always professional in her approach.”

Nicola Cuthbertson, Marketing Development Coordinator,
Frankston City Council

 

Sustainable Living Festival

"In the years that we have engaged ZOOiD, the Sustainable Living Festival has achieved outstanding media exposure.  The event benefits greatly from the professional services provided by ZOOiD. We find Marian to be a highly effective operator with an excellent approach.”

Luke Taylor, Festival Director
Sustainable Living Foundation

 

The Conscious Cook

"Marian Gruber approached the challenge of helping me promote sustainable living through my book 'The Conscious Cook', and public speaking events with great enthusiasm.  Her skills, capacity and  creativity were put to good use and have resulted in far greater reach than I could ever have managed on my own.

Well crafted press releases, strategies that were sharp and canny, and sounding board discussions all helped me achieve my objectives.  Book reviews, speaking opportunities and a higher profile are some of the valuable results I still enjoy today."

Giselle Wilkinson, Author, The Conscious Cook

The Green Directory

"Marian's guidance and practical assistance have been invaluable in the development of The Green Directory and its relationships with organisations involved in the environmental sector. We look forward to a continued productive relationship with ZOOiD."

Jennifer Russell, Co-founder and Director, The Green Directory

 

Vic ICT for Women

“As we were a start-up organisation focused on the participation of women in the Victorian Information and Communication (ICT) industry, ZOOID was engaged to take an initial concept through to the reality of implementation.

The ZOOID engagement included initial research, stakeholder consultation across numerous industry leaders, and strategy development for the implementation of VicICT4W; Victorian ICT for Women.

Marian worked exclusively with the newly established board and brought clear marketing and communication skills to the project. The final marketing and communications plan enabled VicICT4W to secure funding and launch a new and exciting service to women across Victoria.

The outcomes achieved from this engagement are testament to the professionalism and capability of ZOOID.”

Nicole Dixon, General Manager, Morpheum
VicICT4W Founding Board Member

 

Village Well

“Marian was professional and diligent at all times during the evaluation process. We felt very comfortable with her management of the communication at this important stage of the Green Streets program, and were pleased with the feedback she was able to illicit from Green Streets participants.”

Gilbert Rochecouste, Managing Director, Village Well