In the Media
Spree with Me in the News:
City’s heart has a healthy beat again. Visitors and Workers Return to Brisbane CBD.
In The Sunday Mail, 9 June 2024, p 25. by Jeremy Pierce.
”It was decimated during the pandemic, but new research has revealed some surprising results for the Brisbane CBD.”
“Imogene Whittle from Spree with Me, which runs a personal stylist marketplace as well as shopping tours in Brisbane, said traders were enjoying the return of bigger numbers to the centre of town. “We saw a significant downturn during Covid and it was disappointing to see Myer close, but it’s great to see the city fashion retailers thriving again”, she said.
Spark TV - Women in Business -
Business conversations designed to spark inspiration and shortcut your success.
Imogene Whittle, Founder of Spree with Me joined Danielle Lewis, SPARK Founder & CEO as a guest on Spark TV.
In this episode we chat about developing Spree with Me, the personal styling industry, and all things business growth including:
Starting a business from the clients perspective
Keeping your eyes on the big picture
And more…
Watch it on Youtube via Spark TV or listen on Spotify or Apple.
Say G’day Campaign
Angel and the team from Kiss92 Singapore Radio joined Spree with Me on a James Street Style Trail. (On this video we appear for 3 minutes from the cut-to min2:05).
This media experience was part of Tourism Australia’s ‘Say G’day’ promotional campaign.
Released 17 April 2024.
Spree with Me’s Brisbane Shopping and Styling Tours features in:
Going Down Under: In friendly Brisbane, discover something you've never tried before
Story by Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service • Apr 24
“I signed up for the glamorous experience of Spree with Me, a company that essentially takes the guesswork out of where to shop and dine in Brisbane...” Read more.
Published by USA travel media: MSN.com, in The Tribune, The Telegraph, Belleville News and more with a reach of a readership of over 179 million.
Spree with Me’s Brisbane Shopping and Styling Tours features in:
Satisfying an appetite for the good life in central Brisbane
In The West Australian, pg 6. published 19 March 2023
by Alexandra Casey
“Whether you're partial to a little retail therapy, or just want to know what colours and styles work best for you, Spree with Me may just be the personal styling session you didn't know you needed...” Read more.
Spree with Me’s Shopping & Styling Tours features in:
48 Hours in Brisbane by LoveExploring.com
Article by Qin Xie - Dec 2022
“Get your shopping fix with Spree with Me’s Style Trails. You get to explore a Brisbane precinct intimately, learn about its history and discover some cute boutiques en route on this guided tour with a difference… “
Spree with Me’s Shopping & Styling Tours features in
Kia Ora - New Zealand’s inflight magazine.
Weekend in Brisbane
Article by Shelley Howells
December 2022
“If you like fashion and shopping, a Spree with Me walking style-tour is the fast-track to fashion happiness whether you’re after tips and inspiration or simply don’t want to waste precious holiday time aimlessly wandering around the shops. ”
Spree with Me’s Shopping & Styling Tours features in:
The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape
An article by Concrete Playground Melbourne
June 2022
"In [James Street] fashion, you’ll find both longstanding brands like Witchery as well as more boutique local labels like Calexico, Bassike and Gail Sorronda. You can even indulge in a personal shopping experience with Spree With Me — your expert guide to Brisbane’s shopping scene."
Unlock Brisbane’s Style Secrets
Written and published by Chantay Logan, Gold Coast Bulletin.
21 January 2022
If you want to see a city in style, trust a stylist. Spree with Me founder and director Imogene Whittle has enlisted a team of personal stylists as tour guides, picking Brisbane’s most fashionable pockets for hidden treasure.
Small groups can embark on style trails in James Street, Brisbane Arcade or Paddington for a VIP shopping experience spliced with stopovers in drinking and dining hotspots...
BRISBANE’S BEST NEW EXPERIENCES
Written and published by: Visit Brisbane
21 December 2021
If you’re headed to one of Brisbane’s world-class sporting and cultural events, make the most of your stay with these unforgettable and inspiring experiences.
A bustling urban metropolis surrounded by glorious natural wonders, adventure awaits in Brisbane with new experiences constantly adding to the Brisbane bucket list. From aerial pub crawls to luxury glamping and authentic cultural experiences, here’s just a sampling of what Brisbane has to offer.
Copyright © 2021 TVNZ1.
Discover the hidden gems of Brisbane’s culture, fashion and charm with a personal stylist as your private tour guide.
Spree with Me is a marketplace for personal styling services. Our Local Style Trails are a fabulous new way to explore Brisbane’s most stylish locations, our hidden gems of fashion, food and creative lifestyle with a stylish local.
Matty McLean from Breakfast on TVNZ 1 joined us for Elle’s James Street Style Trail in promotion of tourism in Queensland and the recently opened New Zealand travel bubble.
Thank you to The Calile Hotel, James Street, Gerard’s Bistro on James Street, Calexico Man, SABA, Scotch & Soda, Tourism Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland and the crew from Breakfast on TVNZ 1.