ABOUT AFFECT MEDIA
Strategic Communications and Marketing Expertise
Affect Media is a strategic communications and marketing agency helping organisations build trust, engage audiences and achieve meaningful outcomes.
We specialise in supporting organisations operating in complex and highly scrutinised environments, bringing together strategic communications, marketing, content and digital expertise to solve communication challenges and drive results.
Our clients include healthcare providers, education organisations, professional services firms, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations. Whether we’re developing a communications strategy, delivering a marketing campaign, improving search visibility or creating engaging content, our focus is always on helping organisations connect with the people who matter most.
Affect is both an emotional response and the power to influence. We believe exceptional communication should achieve both.
Meet the Founder
Affect Media was founded by Dr Leanne Downing, a strategic communications specialist with expertise spanning healthcare, education, professional services and the not-for-profit sector.
Leanne holds a PhD in Media and Communications and has developed recognised thought leadership in the field of media and emotion. Her work explores how communication influences understanding, engagement and behaviour, providing a unique perspective on the relationship between human connection and strategic outcomes.
Combining research-informed thinking with extensive practical experience, Leanne helps organisations communicate complex ideas with clarity, credibility and impact. Her expertise spans strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, health communications, content strategy, marketing and digital communications.
Through Affect Media, Leanne leads a team that works with organisations seeking evidence-based communication strategies that build trust, strengthen relationships and deliver meaningful results.
Communications That Put People First
At Affect Media, we believe effective communication is both strategic and human. In a world of increasing automation and information overload, people still want communication that is clear, authentic and relevant. That’s why we take the time to understand audiences, identify what matters to them and create communications that build trust, strengthen relationships and inspire action.
From patient communications and stakeholder engagement to marketing campaigns and thought leadership content, we help organisations communicate with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Expertise Across Healthcare, Education and Professional Services
Our work spans a range of sectors where trust, reputation and stakeholder relationships are critical to success.
We have particular expertise in:
- Healthcare and health services
- Education and training
- Professional services
- Government and public sector organisations
- Not-for-profit and community organisations
We understand the unique challenges these sectors face, from communicating complex information and navigating regulatory environments to engaging diverse audiences and managing organisational change.
Why Clients Choose Affect Media
Clients choose Affect Media because we bring together strategic insight, sector expertise and a genuine commitment to understanding their organisation and audiences.
We are known for:
- Clear and practical advice
- Strong strategic thinking
- Human-centred communication
- Deep sector knowledge
- High-quality content and storytelling
- Collaborative client relationships
- A focus on measurable outcomes
Most importantly, we believe communication should help organisations build stronger relationships, stronger reputations and stronger results.
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