Ace Strategies and Grant Law Public Relations have teamed up to provide a unified service to the defence industry in Australia and elsewhere. Ace Strategies brings deep expertise in government relations, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, business growth, and new-market entry support. Combined with Grant Law PR’s 30-year record of corporate communications, crisis and issues management, executive training, global campaign experience and premium corporate video and podcast content production.
Matt Neagle of Ace Strategies and Grant Law of Grant Law Public Relations have more than 50 years of combined experience across the private and public sectors. Backed by extensive political and industry networks, the duo have a proven track record in serving the Defence sector. Neagle is a former Defence and Space Industries adviser to the State Government when it launched the South Australian Space Industry Centre, advocated for a national naval shipbuilding industry and established Invest SA to attract international companies to the ‘Defence State’. He also served as Director Stakeholder Relations at the Naval Shipbuilding College, Director Industry Engagement at Raytheon Australia, and currently serves on the Defence Teaming Centre’s Strategic Advisory Committee and AMCHAM Defence and National Security Committee.
Grant Law has 30 years of experience in PR and corporate communication in Australia and internationally. He is a strategic communications adviser to the Defence Teaming Centre, the Lightforce Group, Starke AMG and other Defence Industry businesses. He is also an experienced videographer and owns a podcast studio that produces high quality communications content.
Ace Strategies Managing Director Matt Neagle said that the alliance fills a gap in the market. “Our combined capabilities, and personalised services, backed by lived experience and extensive networks, will be a game changer for Defence Industry businesses seeking strategic support. Our clients gain access to a holistic service from strategic positioning and government relations to media management, stakeholder engagement, content creation and issues response – all through a single, integrated team. Following the release of the National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, a signal has been sent to the market – now is the time for businesses to position for strength. Businesses should be moving quickly to develop and implement a targeted and integrated engagement and communications plan, to achieve their growth aspirations.”
Grant Law said that there has never been more demand on Defence Industry to create meaningful awareness of capability. “Businesses that can articulate their value proposition in a clear and compelling way, especially in terms of how their capability supports sovereignty, security and innovation, are going to stand out in a competitive market. While many firms focus on flash in the pan communications activities and tick the box engagements – our approach is focused on delivering impactful and enduring solutions.”
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