get zest-y.
We aim to always deliver outstanding results for all of our clients.
zest is a multi-function marketing and communications group offering a range of services covering website design and development, logo design, branding, graphic design, printing, advertising and much more to businesses here in Tasmania and Australia-wide.
We opened our doors in 2003 as Cowley Advertising and in 2010, changed our name to what you know it as today – zest – to reflect the growth across our design and web departments. In 2017, we started the Cararra agency on the Gold Coast, Queensland, ensuring that our clients, wherever they may be, enjoy top-notch service and results.
Andrew Cowley
Director
Andrew is the General Manager, founding director and driving force behind zest. Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to support his team and clients and is always working behind the scenes to ensure the gears and cogs of the business are running smoothly. When he isn’t in the office, he loves a spot of golf and spending time with his family.
Amanda Cowley
Accounts
Amanda is the founding director of zest and Impression Promotional Products and wears a lot of hats: General Manager of Impression and Accounts/Administration Manager over at zest. Known for her vibrant, bubbly character, clients warm to her very quickly. In her spare time, Amanda loves relaxing at her shack in Greens Beach and being with family.
Emma Waller
General Marketing Manager
Emma is the new/old addition to the zest team, returning after spending several years in Marketing Management. With an expertise in all things social, digital and content, Emma is your go-to if you want to drive conversions online through strategy and results. Outside of the office, Emma spends her time running around after two very cute small humans.
Sam Byrne
Web Manager & Graphic Designer
Sam handles everything ‘web’ at zest – web clients, web design and web development, so if it’s web-related, he’s your guy. Before joining us at zest, Sam spent over five years in Canada running a web business and boasts loads of experience. He is also an award-winning Advertising Account Manager and established graphic designer. In his spare time, Sam loves 4WDing in his mighty Patrol, exploring Tassie and hanging out with his furry best mate, Sadie.
Susannah Hjort
Senior Designer
Susannah is a passionate designer who joined the Zest team with a mountain of experience from both here in Tassie and the mainland. With a passion for everything creative, Susannah’s drive and need for delivering thought driven, strategic and engaging designs ensure our Zesty clients always get quality designs whatever their requirement - branding, advertising, print or digital.
Emma Murray
Graphic Designer
Emma is one of those creative types, working in the zest creative department where she whips up some pretty snazzy work across our design jobs. Emma has a natural creative flair that our clients love and outside of work, she is a talented musician with eight instruments under her belt.
Ellie Duniam
Administration / Client Services
Ellie is the friendly face (and voice) that our clients are greeted with when they get in touch. When she isn’t busy on the phone or in reception with clients, Ellie keeps the print department running smoothly and handles everything from media bookings to general admin. In her spare time, Ellie enjoys exploring the beautiful scenery Tassie has on offer (usually via 4WD).
Susan Sanders
Accounts
Sooz is the ‘numbers lady’ in charge of accounts and all things figures. Known for her smiley attitude, Susan brings years (lots) of experience in customer service and administration to the team and ensures everything is spot on in the accounts department.
Owen Richards
Web Developer
Owen is our core web developer, with over 10 years’ experience building super smart websites and creating neat functionalities for the most complex of needs. Owen takes any web design thrown at him and delivers clean, mobile-friendly websites that work just as great as they look.
Damien Collins
Impression Promotional Products
Damo is our promotional merchandise guru and we challenge you to find something that he can’t help you put a logo on. With almost 20 years’ experience in customer service, administration and IT, Damo knows a thing or two about delivering results for clients.
Tonya Kroon
Impression Promotional Products
Tonya is part of the wonderful Impression team, helping all our clients with their promotional needs – from pens and clothing to hats and drink bottles, she has you covered. With many years of experience in client service and administration, as well as community and sports administration, Tonya brings lots of valuable skills and knowledge to the team.
Sophie Doe
Impression Promotional Products
Soph is our Gold Coast rep, so whilst most of the team shiver their way through winter, Soph enjoys the amazing Gold Coast sunshine. Soph has a broad range of expertise, supporting our Queensland clients with promotional products, websites, logos and everything else they need help with.
Our Community.
zest are very proud of its continued support and involvement with a number of local charities, community groups and clubs.
contact us.
Get in touch with our zest-y team to discuss your next project – our swarm of creative ninjas are poised and ready. Call direct, email us or swing by our head office in Launceston – we look forward to chatting with you.
