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Regional news is at a crossroads, as print titles close their doors and many communities slip into news deserts. Is local journalism doomed… or are there signs of renewal? Join us next Friday, 23rd May at 1 pm AEST for our live Influencing Insider with Claire Stuchbery, Executive Director of the Local & Independent News Association (LINA), to explore:What is the state of local and regional news out there and what are news deserts?Is print dead and is digital taking its place?What's the impact of social media on local news?What does a successful regional media operation look like today?

Tech Day is very busy. They've got journos moving countries and new journos joining the publication, as they expand their global empire. So what better time for Tech Day publisher, Sean Mitchell, to join Influencing Insider on Thursday, May 15th at 1 pm AEST to discuss:What does Tech Day's global expansion look like?What topics most appeal to Tech Day?How does Tech Day engage and interact with PR's?

CRN Australia has been re-launched and Editor Athina Mallis joins Influencing Insider on Thursday, May 8th 1 pm to discuss everything CRN, including:What channel topics are the CRN team interested in?How has the first month gone for the relaunched CRN Australia title”How does the CRN Australia team engage with PR pitches?About Athina MallisAthina Mallis is no stranger to the tech/channel industry, having previously worked at Which-50 Media and as a senior journalist and Editor at Digital Nation, and was also the final Editor-In-Chief of Gizmodo Australia before its closure. She has covered topics including consumer tech, the channel, B2B, and digital transformation, among many others. About CRN Australia CRN Australia has recently been re-launched by global owners of the title, The Channel Company, after leasing the name to Nextmedia. CRN Australia covers the channel's latest trends, topics, and news within the channel space.  

Want to know how the ABC have won Best Gaming Coverage at the Lizzies two years in a row? Then join Influencing Insider on Thursday 24th April at 1pm as the ABC's Gianfranco Di Giovanni joins the show to discuss how the ABC go about the gaming coverage. What gaming topics Gianni and the ABC are interested in?How does a gaming story/pitch develop?What is the best way for PRs to work with ABC?What makes a good news pitch at the ABC?About Gianfranco Di Giovanni Gianfranco Di Giovanni is the ABC's Content Director for ABC Radio Perth, he's been at the public broadcaster for close to a decade, working in a range of roles. When afforded the opportunity, Di Giovanni gets to flex his gaming knowledge for the ABC producing in-depth deep dives concerning particular issues and trends in the gaming industry here in Australia. About the ABCIf you've been living under a rock, the ABC is Australia's national public broadcaster, with operations in television and radio as well as via its consistent stream of content on the ABC website. The ABC has also won Best Gaming Coverage at the Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards for the last two years running. 

Thursday 27th March at 1pm for Influencing Insider with Marie Claire Australia's Editor Georgie McCourt who will be talking to Tony Bosworth about the publication, its print and digital offerings and plans for the future of the iconic brand.Areas we'll be covering with Georgie include:The recent redesign and what's behind itThe future of print and its place in the luxury magazines marketHow the publishing model is evolvingHow important video is in the mix, and whyHow to pitch story ideas to Marie Claire

Have you ever wondered what the best products for fashion and beauty are to buy? Then join Are Media's Alison Izzo on Influencing Insider Thursday, 6th February 2025, at 1 pm with host Mike Woodcock to discuss:  What fashion and beauty topics are being discussed currently? How to share your news content with Are Media, and how digital differs from print The best way to reach out to Alison About Alison Izzo Alison Izzo is the Head of Digital - Fashion and Beauty at Are Media. With 20 years of experience in the lifestyle industry, Izzo has been with Are Media for 18 months now, having previously worked for major companies, including NewsCorp and Bauer Media for publications such as Dolly Magazine, CLEO Australia and Body+Soul.  About the Are Media Are Media is the leading company in Australia for women's content, driven by their beloved brands and engaged consumers. They create content, experiences, and e-commerce opportunities across digital media, magazines, social channels, videos, podcasts, and events. They aim to inform, inspire, influence and enable our audience to connect with the things they are passionate about across beauty, food, fashion, travel, parenting and entertainment. Have a question for Alison Join the episode, share your questions with Alison, or even try out a pitch and get feedback live and in real-time.

Have you ever wondered how investigative journalism works? Well, look no further than CHOICE's Jarni Blakkarly - Investigative Journalist, who joins Influencing Insider on Thursday, 21st November, at 1 pm to discuss how CHOICE operates, including: How does CHOICE conduct their investigations? What is the best way for PRs to work with CHOICE? What makes a good news pitch in the world of consumer-specific journalism? About Jarni Blakkarly Having worked in Australia and overseas, Jarni Blakkarly is an investigative journalist with CHOICE. He's been at CHOICE since April 2021 and has led investigations that uncovered severe issues within the industry, including consumer data and privacy. Blakkarly is also an award-winning journo, having recently won the 2024 Excellence in Civil Liberties Journalism Awards Young Journalist award. About the CHOICE CHOICE is a not-for-profit organisation that researches and uncovers consumer issues. The masthead includes product reviews and investigative pieces/. CHOICE also advocates for consumer rights and seeks to bring to light any unjust issues.

Fresh off a recent North America trip and a SJAA journalist-in-residency program announcement, The Science Journalism Association of Australia's President Jackson Ryan joins Influencing Insider on Thursday 14th November at 1 pm to discuss: What does the SJAA do? What is the best way to work with Science journalists? What is the SJAA journalist-in-residency program? What makes a good news pitch in the world of science journalism? About Jackson Ryan Passionate about all things science, Jackson Ryan has represented the SJAA as President since 2023. Co-author of “The Best Australian Science Writing anthology” for 2024 alongside Carl Smith, his work has won awards for IT Journalism, has featured in the New York Times, and has also been nominated for a Walkley Award. About the SJAA The Science Journalist Association of Australia has been in operation since 2019, working as a not-for-profit incorporated association to support science journalism. Initiatives include the recent announcement of an SJAA journalist-in-residence program as well as providing networking, professional development and training opportunities for Aussie Science journos.

Parenting is a challenging and rewarding experience, and keeping up with all of the news in that sector is no easy feat. Tasked with keeping on top of all that is Kidspot's Editor Emily Blatchford, who joins Influencing Insider on Wednesday 30th October at 1pm to discuss: The kind of stories Kidspot's audience respond to What Emily covers How to share your news content with Kidspot About Emily Blatchford Emily is the Editor of Kidspot, beginning that role in July 2018 after she made the move from parenting editor. She was previously with HuffPost Australia, IF magazine and APN News & Media About Kidspot Kidspot has been around for over a decade, providing advice to parents and helping them on the journey from managing pregnancy through to parenting teenagers. It combines news with how-to-guides, product reviews and opinion. Have a question for Emily? Register for this episode and we can take your questions/pitches LIVE in the webinar!

Come join us next week on Influencing Insider as we chat with Mamamia, one of Australia's most popular lifestyle outlets with more than five million monthly visitors! Audience Editor, Charlotte Begg, sits down with us next Friday 25th October at 1pm to discuss: Mamamia, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share your story ideas with Charlotte The stories Charlotte has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Charlotte Begg Charlotte Begg is Mamamia's Audience Editor. She writes across a range of topics including fashion, beauty, popular culture and news. About Mamamia Mamamia is a media company focused on content for women. Starting as a blog in 2007 by former magazine editor Mia Freedman, it now employs 80 editorial staff and publishes more than 21 different podcast shows.

There is no other site that does city guides or suburb profiles quite like Sitchu. Through bespoke editorial features, beautiful photography and tailored content, Sitchu shares inspiring stories and insider tips from some of Australia's most stylish and influential locals. We'll be speaking with Sitchu's National Editor Jessica Bosco, next Thursday 17th October at 1pm to discuss: Sitchu's story: the history, the audience & content philosophy What Jessica covers How to share your news content with Sitchu About Jessica Bosco In charge of the editorial content is Jessica Bosco, National Editor of Sitchu. Jessica covers all things domestic and international travel, lifestyle and entertainment and property and real estate. She has previously worked for Marie Claire, New Idea and Ok Magazine. About Sitchu Sitchu is a modern, online lifestyle brand curated to explore Australia's most sought-after suburbs. Through an interactive map, business directory and wish list, Sitchu helps their readers stay connected with suburbs across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.

The Carousel, Game Changers and Women Love Tech deliver the latest tech and lifestyle news, reviews and trending information for women. Leading these publications is editor, publisher and owner, Robyn Foyster. She joins Influencing Insider next Thursday 3rd October at 1pm to discuss: The Foyster Media group The kinds of stories her audience responds to The best way to pitch to Women Love Tech About Robyn Foyster Robyn is an Australian media trailblazer having been the only person to edit and publish The Australian Women's Weekly, Woman's Day and New Idea. She is currently the owner and publisher of the tech and lifestyle websites The Carousel, Game Changers and Women Love Tech. About Women Love Tech Women Love Tech is a website that gives women everything they need when it comes to the latest tech news, best apps and podcasts, product reviews, cool gadgets or what's streaming. It has been a finalist at the Australian IT Journalism Awards on multiple occasions. About The Carousel The Carousel is a women's lifestyle site with expert news and advice across fashion, beauty, health, food, home, parenting, and sustainability. Dedicated to inspiring you to lead your best life emotionally, physically, and sustainably. About Game Changers Game Changers in-depth interviews with inspirational people gives men and women a platform to share their incredible career achievements, fascinating insights and personal journeys. Our aim is to inspire everyone to tap into their full potential, make a difference and be a Game Changer.

The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age Lifestyle and Health section covers all things including Fitness, Diet, Babies and other day to day life activities. Leading their coverage is Sarah Berry, Lifestyle Health Editor for SMH/The Age. She joins Influencing Insider on Thursday 26th September at 1pm to discuss: Her experience writing in the Lifestyle/Health space How Sarah develops stories The kinds of content her audience responds to About Sarah Berry Sarah has been Lifestyle Health Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age since 2016, previously working as a journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald while also previously working at ACP Magazines and at The Australian Woman's Weekly Magazine.

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Sharing stories of women in tech, startups and the world of work; The Club explores the awkward, eye-roll moments and the inconveniences that only women seem to have to deal with.   Co-founder and Editor Stephanie Palmer-Derrien joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 4th July at 1pm to discuss:   What The Club covers, their audience and their content objectives How to best share your news content with Stephanie The stories Stephanie has found the most interesting to work on in her career.   About Stephanie Palmer-Derrien Palmer-Derrien is a freelance writer, journalist and word person, specialising in startups, tech and small business. Stephanie is also the co-founder and editor of The Club as well as media advisor at Newsary. She was previously startups and technology editor at SmartCompany, and deputy editor at Black Knight Media in London, working on financial services trade publications. She has also dabbled in travel and lifestyle journalism.   About The Club The Club is a fortnightly newsletter created by Marie Dowling and Stef Palmer-Derrien, two business buddies navigating the tech, startup and small biz world with toddlers in tow. They're here to amplify the voices of those making it work, so you know you're not doing it alone.

This week we welcomed to the show Gina Rushton, Author & Editor for Australia's best independent news publication Crikey!   Gina joins us on Influencing Insider this Friday 21st June at 1pm and will discuss:   What Crikey covers, their audience and their content objectives How to best share your news content with Gina The stories Gina has found the most interesting to work on in her career.   About Gina Rushton Gina is currently editor of independent news and analysis website Crikey. She has worked as a journalist for a decade holding reporting or editing roles at Nine, Australian Associated Press, AAP FactCheck, The Australian and BuzzFeed News. She has also been published in The Guardian, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The Monthly, The West Australian, Business Insider Australia, O&G Magazine and The Saturday Paper.   About Crikey For over 20 years, Crikey set out to explain and dissect the news agenda for an intelligent, sceptical, socially and politically aware audience. Their readership of 2.5 million each year expects more than just to read the news – they want to understand the news from a truly independent perspective. Independent from the mainstream media, and in some instances, independent from their own views.

Come join us on Influencing Insider next week as we sit down with The Australian Financial Review's Rear Window Editor Myriam Robin, Thursday 13th June at 1pm to discuss: Rear Window and what attracts their audience What makes and breaks a news story The stories Myriam has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Myriam Robin Robin started in journalism in 2011 at small business publication SmartCompany, where she became deputy editor. She moved to Crikey as a media reporter in 2013 and was hired as a financial markets reporter at the Financial Review in 2017. She became a Rear Window columnist later that year. About The Australian Financial Review The Australian Financial Review is Australia's only national financial newspaper, and as such is considered one of the country's leading authorities on business, finance and political news. Every day, The Australian Financial Review uses its vast international resources to bring readers the latest in world news and global business trends.

"Cosmopolitan Australia's vision is clear: to uplift, empower, and champion women while having an absolute blast doing it." The much loved Cosmopolitan magazine will return to our shores after a six year hiatus in August. Leading this charge is editor-turned-publisher powerhouse Katarina Kroslakova. Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan Australia and T Australia, Kroslakova sits down with us on Influencing Insider next Thursday 6th June at 1pm to discuss:   Cosmopolitan's story: the history, the audience & content philosophy How to share your news content with Katarina The stories she has found the most interesting to work on in her career.   About Katarina Kroslakova is a former journalist and editor-turned-publisher of Cosmopolitan Australia and T Australia: The New York Times Style Magazine. She was the editor of The Australian Financial Review's Life & Leisure lifestyle supplement, a role she assumed in 2010 having contributed on a freelance basis to the publication prior to that. Katarina writes about food and wine, fashion, retail, jewellery, beauty and grooming, design, architecture, property, motoring, sport, the arts, philanthropy, travel and health. About Cosmopolitan Australia Lifestyle publication Cosmopolitan is set to return to the Australian market after six years with a local dedicated print edition released in Spring. The return of Cosmo Australia is led by publisher Katarina Kroslakova's local publishing house KK Press in collaboration with Hearst Magazines International.

Lifestyle Editor for The Australian and Freelance Journalist Sophie Howe join us on Influencing Insider next Friday 31st May at 1pm to discuss:   What stories Sophie covers - and the different publications she has worked with How to pitch lifestyle and beauty stories from her perspective as a freelancer The stories she has found the most interesting to work on in her career.   About Sophie With over 10 years of experience as a beauty, lifestyle & wellness journalist, Sophie has worded with brands such as THE ICONIC, NET-A-PORTER, and Are Media. Her work involves curating and showcasing beauty and lifestyle offerings, creating effective content strategies, and covering topics ranging from skincare, makeup, and haircare to wellness, sustainability, and lifestyle.   About The Australian For over half a century, The Australian has been the country's most trusted source of news, insight, analysis and opinion.The daily newspaper provides a full breadth of coverage across politics, business, sports, entertainment, technology, lifestyle and breaking world news.

Designed like a glossy magazine page, gloss etc delves deeper than an Instagram caption, but is snappy enough for today's time-poor women, delivering an edit of the best beauty products, tips and expert advice, straight to their inbox. Co-founder's Sarah Tarca & Sherine Youssef join us on Influencing Insider next Thursday 23rd May at 1pm to discuss:   What gloss etc covers - and why their audience stays engaged How to best share your story ideas with Sarah & Sherine The stories both have found the most interesting to work on in their careers. About Sarah & Sherine With more than four decades of industry experience between them, ex-marie claire beauty directors, Sarah Tarca and Sherine Youssef have long been the go-to girls for family and friends looking to cut through the clutter and find products that work. About gloss etc gloss etc, is a weekly beauty newsletter, a platform where Sarah and Sherine can share honest advice and reviews in a way that's relevant for the modern reader and consumer. Launched in November 2020, gloss etc's newsletter has over 4K subscribers and averages a 60% open rate and 222K monthly impressions.

Influencing women since the 1930s, Are Media are now Australia and New Zealand's leading multi-channel publisher, reaching 9 in every 10 Australian women every day. Iconic brands such as New Idea, Woman's Day and Who have helped define the lifestyle genre within the Australian media landscape.   Category Beauty Editor for Are Media Elise Wilson joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 2nd May at 12pm to discuss:   What Are Media covers - and why their audience stays engaged How to best share your story ideas with Elise The stories Elise has found the most interesting to work on in her career.   About Elise Wilson Elise currently works as the category beauty editor at Are Media, writing for some of the most popular magazines in Australia such as New Idea, Woman's Day, Who, Take 5, That's Life, and TV Week.   About Are Media Are Media is the leading company in Australia for women's content, driven by their beloved brands and engaged consumers. They create content, experiences and ecommerce opportunities across digital, magazines, social channels, videos, podcasts and events. Their aim is to inform, inspire, influence and enable our audience to connect with the things they are passionate about across beauty, food, fashion, travel, parenting and entertainment.

An award-winning and newly-promoted Editor at Mediaweek, Brittney Rigby joins us on Influencing Insider this Friday 12th of April at 2pm and will discuss: What Mediaweek covers, their audience and their content objectives How to share your news content with Brittney The stories Brittney has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Brittney Rigby Brittney Rigby is the Editor at Mediaweek.com.au. Previously, Rigby previously served as deputy managing editor at Mumbrella and was most recently the national head of communications at DDB Group Australia, an executive leadership position which also saw her sit on the creative agency's global communications team. She brings more than 10 years of experience to the role and has contributed to a range of industry titles locally and internationally, in addition to writing regularly for the likes of The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald and SBS. About Mediaweek Mediaweek is a highly respected trade journal for the media covering newspapers, magazines, TV, digital, radio, outdoor advertising and entertainment media. Dubbed the media industrys bible by The Australian, it was created by publisher Philip Luker in 1990. In 1999, James Manning took over the publication as publisher and editor. In 2008, Mediaweek TV began on Sky News Business Channel and the magazines infamous podcasts began a year later in 2009.

Fresh off his Gold Lizzie win at the 2024 IT Journalism Awards – Technology Editor at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, David Swan joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 28th of March at 1:30pm and will discuss: What The Age & Sydney Morning Herald covers, their audience and their content objectives How to share your news content with David The stories David has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About David Swan David Swan is one of Australia's leading technology reporters and editors. Previously the Technology Editor for The Australian newspaper, David has appeared regularly as a tech expert on TV and radio and has been awarded Australia's best technology industry journalist numerous times at The Lizzies, Australia's national IT Journalism awards. About The Age & Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age are Australia's most respected publishers, setting the standards for journalistic excellence for Sydney, Australia, and the rest of the world. From breaking news, to travel and fashion, The Age & SMH continue to transform the way Australians get their news.

This week we welcome to the show, 2024 IT Journalism Award finalist Petra Stock, Science Journalist for Cosmos Magazine Petra joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 21st March at 1pm and will discuss:  What Cosmos covers, their audience and their content objectives How to share your news content with Petra The stories Petra has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Petra Stock Petra Stock is a Science journalist for Cosmos Magazine reporting on all things science, tech, education, climate change and environment. Petra has an extensive portfolio of published work as both a journalist and engineer– including news, online and magazine features, investigations and explainers – across magazine, online and podcast formats in Cosmos, Nine, The Age, Australian Geographic, Crikey and RenewEconomy. About Cosmos Magazine Cosmos is a quarterly science magazine. Their aim is to inspire curiosity in ‘The Science of Everything' and make the world of science accessible to everyone. They deliver the latest in science with beautiful pictures, clear explanations of the latest discoveries and breakthroughs and great writing. Winner of 47 awards for high-quality journalism and design, Cosmos is a print magazine, online digital edition updated daily, a daily and weekly e-Newsletter and educational resource with custom, curriculum-mapped lessons for years 7 to 10.

Learn how to get your stories on Money Magazine this Thursday on Influencing Insider

Consumer Tech PR with Freelance Journalist, Nick Ross  With more than 20 years in the industry, Freelance editor and journalist Nick Ross has worked across a dozen publications in technology, including some big names: iTWire, ABC, Tech Radar, iTnews, CRN, PC Gamer, Business IT, to name a few. Nick Ross joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 29th Feburary at 1pm and will discuss:  The different publications he oversees How to best share story ideas with Nick The stories Nick has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About Nick Ross Nick has been a technology columnist for Fairfax/Nine since 2015. He also hosts two podcasts. Meta - a podcast about podcasts, and The Helpdesk - a daily technology podcast alongside former Which-50 editor Tess Bennett. About iTWire iTWire is a powerful source of top-line IT&T news, information and community for industry professionals. They put tech news and developments from around the globe into perspective, covering all the important sectors of IT&T in Australia and globally, with a strong emphasis on government. iTWire's audience is comprised of senior IT&T professionals, CEOs, CIOs, department heads and other managers. These leaders rely on iTWire to stay informed and maintain their competitive edge.

Come escape with us this week, as we talk to Australia's go-to guide for everything travel related

SafeWise Australia provides the latest comparisons, advice and review for smart home and security products. Managing editor Georgia Dixon joins Influencing Insider next Thursday 15th February at 1pm to discuss: What SafeWise Australia covers How to share stories with their audience The best ways to pitch SafeWise Australia About Georgia Dixon Georgia Dixon is the Managing editor at SafeWise Australia. Georgia has 10 years of experience writing about all things tech, entertainment and lifestyle, with bylines on Reviews.org, 7NEWS, Stuff.co.nz and in TechLife magazine. In 2015, she graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts, specialising in digital cultures. About SafeWise Australia Whether it be popular products, how to guides, explainers, SafeWise Australia provide resources to help Australians face the unique challenges our country faces, making their mission to embrace safety as a lifestyle, turn their homes into sanctuaries and invest in their communities.

“GamesHub aims to promote the talents of Australian writers, and foster new voices and perspectives” The new Managing Editor, Stephanie Panecasio joins Influencing Insider on Thursday 8th February at 1pm to discuss: What GamesHub covers How to pitch stories to GamesHub The best time to pitch GamesHub About Stephanie Panecasio Stephanie Panecasio is the Managing Editor of GamesHub. Prior to her role, she was the Associate editor of CNET, covering all things tech, culture, science and entertainment. Stephanie was also a freelance host and presenter, where she streamed music and games on Twitch. Additionally, she was a part of the inaugural Working Lunch program in 2018, being mentored by notable people in games. About GamesHub GamesHub is a video game news, reviews, and features site dedicated to creating approachable games coverage for everyone. With a focus on recognising games as creative works first and foremost, and a commitment to comprehensive coverage of the Australian industry, GamesHub wants to expand how people think about and appreciate games from all over the world.

“We all want to lift the global security posture, and we're actually doing things to make that happen” KBI.Media's Head of Cyber Security Journalism, Karissa Breen joins Influencing Insider this Thursday 23rd November at 1:40pm to discuss: KBI.Media's audience and their areas of coverage How to best share story ideas with Karissa The stories Karissa has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Karissa Breen Karissa Breen is the Head of Security Journalism at KBI.Media. She sets the benchmark for their writers and creates security content that resonates with an executive audience at the intersection of business and technical operations. About KBI.Media KBI.Media is the leading hub for cybersecurity news and updates. Between the content produced in-house; their new streaming show, 2Factors, deep-dive articles, as well as their flagship podcast, KBKast - plus the articles and podcasts from our clients and partners, they have the security industry covered.

Imagine a news and storytelling platform that aims to bridge narratives and emphasise the importance of representing diverse communities in mainstream media. Missing Perspectives does just that. Product & Strategy Lead Natasha Gillezeau joins Influencing Insider to discuss: What Missing Perspectives covers and their editorial goals What sets their audience apart The best ways to share news with Missing Perspectives About Natasha Gillezeau Natasha Gillezeau is the Product & Strategy Lead at Missing Perspectives. Prior to her role, she was a Reporter at Australian Financial Review, specialising in technology, media and marketing and GQ Australia. Gillezeau focuses on working with the reporter base at Missing Perspectives and leads the development of a software product set to launch in November. About Missing Perspectives Founded by Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks, Missing Perspectives platforms diverse female storytellers from around the world and shares their unique experiences and perspectives with

“C-suite executives and company boards are operating in an unprecedented environment of disruption, transformation, and accelerating change.” Digital Nation delivers a forum for robust discussion and debate about the impact of change and the role of business and government in society. Editor Athina Mallis joins Influencing Insider next Thursday 9th November at 1pm to discuss: What Digital Nation covers, and what sets their audience apart How to share stories with their editorial team The best ways to pitch Digital Nation About Athina Mallis Athina Mallis is the Editor at Digital Nation Australia. She is an award-winning business technology journalist specialising in Web3, sustainability, and gender equality. Her past experience also includes being the Senior Communications and Content Specialist at award winning content marketing consultancy AZK Media and the Digital Intelligence Unit editor at award-winning B2B publication Which-50. About Digital Nation Our readers are the leaders in finance, technology, marketing, HR, sales, operations, product, innovation, and customer experience. This is the publication for transformational leaders across all the disciplines on the executive team, and for those who report to and advise them. Have a question for Athina? Join the episode live and you can submit your questions to be read out on air and get them answered.

Joseph Brookes is the Senior Reporter at InnovationAus. He's also worked at Which-50 Media, as Journalist and editor; winning Best New Journalist at the 2020 IT Journalism Awards. Joseph joins Influencing Insider next Thursday 26th October at 1pm to talk about: InnovationAus, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share story ideas with Joseph The stories Joseph has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About InnovationAus InnovationAus.com is an independent publisher of high-quality journalism. Their reporting covers the state and federal policies and programs that help underpin the commercial development of Australia's tech industry. They focus on the opportunities that align with the Australian Government's strategic industry priorities.

We'll be talking with The Australian Women's Weekly with their new Digital Managing Editor, Sudeshna Ghosh. Sudeshna joins Influencing Insider next Wednesday 4th October at 1pm to talk about: What The Australian Women's Weekly covers How to pitch stories The best time to pitch The Australian Women's Weekly About Sudeshna Ghosh Sudeshna Ghosh has been the Digital Managing Editor at The Australian Women's Weekly since July 2023. Prior to her role, she worked at Medium Rare Content Agency, where she was Deputy Editor for Jetstar Magazine and Managing Editor for Coles Liquor Group. Ghosh initially worked as a television producer before moving to the UAE to work for Gulf News Magazines and BBC Good Food Middle East. She has been a freelance writer and editor and Are Media's contract editor covering Dubai Tourism for three years. About The Australian Women's Weekly The Australian Women's Weekly is the country's most loved and iconic magazine, shaping the lives of Australian women for over 80 years and earning a special place in the heart of the nation. Combining agenda setting news stories with in-depth celebrity and real-life features, unparalleled royal coverage and a legendary lifestyle and food offering, integrity and quality are the heart of all The Weekly does and is the key to its enduring success.

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Editor for ARN Julia Talevski joins us on Influencing Insider, Thursday 24th August at 1pm and will discuss:  What makes the ARN network attractive for audiences How to best share story ideas with Julia Feedback on your pitches - don't forget to share some live :)  The stories Julia has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Julia Talevski Julia Talevski is an editor for ARN responsible for producing content and covering stories on a wide cross section of the IT industry, businesses and upcoming trends in the market. Julia has spent more than 10 years developing her storytelling skills and continuously builds upon a strong network across the industry. About ARN For over 26 years, ARN has kept Australia's technology companies up to date with the latest breaking news and in-depth analysis on the IT industry and the local channel landscape.

Editor for Finder, Mariam Gabaji joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 17th August at 1pm and will discuss: Finder's audience and what keeps them coming back How to best share story ideas with Mariam Feedback on your pitches - don't forget to share some live :) The stories Mariam has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About Mariam Gabaji Mariam is the editor for utilities at Finder, specialising in energy, internet and mobile - super important cost of living hot topics right now. She has over 10 years of experience across both print and digital, and is also often featured in The Guardian, ABC, Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and on air such as Weekend Sunrise, 7News and 5CS/5AU radio. About Finder Helping everyday Aussies save their money and make better financial decisions since 2006 – Finder has cemented itself as the most visited personal finance comparison website in Australia. As Australia's most-visited financial comparison site, Finder is on a mission to help everyone make better financial decisions. They provide clear and simple comparisons for a wide range of products and services.

Kicking off Insider for the month of August is Are Media

Come join us this week on Influencing Insider as we chat with Mamamia, one of Australia's most popular lifestyle outlets with more than five million monthly visitors! Family Writer, Laura Jackel, sits down with us Thursday 27th July at 1pm to discuss:  Mamamia, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share your story ideas with Laura The stories Laura has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Laura Jackel Laura Jackel is a published writer with creative and professional writing experience for online news sites, newspapers and magazines including regular contributor at Mamamia, 10 Daily, Domain, Selector Magazine and Essential Baby. About Mamamia Mamamia is a media company focused on content for women. Starting as a blog in 2007 by former magazine editor Mia Freedman, it now employs 80 editorial staff and publishes more than 21 different podcast shows.

Senior Writer and Journalist for 9Honey, Jo Abi, joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 20th July at 1pm to discuss: 9Honey, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share your story ideas with Jo The stories Jo has found the most interesting to work on in her career. About Jo Abi Jo Abi is a Senior Writer and Journalist at 9Honey with a special interest in consumer news. Starting as a 'mummy blogger', Jo gained her Master of Creative Writing following the birth of her third child. She began her professional writing career on various digital sites before joining 9Honey in 2017. About 9Honey 9Honey is the lifestyle arm of nine.com.au, Australia's leading women's lifestyle network and the country's foremost authority on royal news. 9Honey caters to the everyday Australian woman, focusing their articles and video content on subjects that capture hearts and stimulate minds.

Come escape with us this week, as we talk with Australia's largest independent travel publisher

Award-winning Australian freelance travel writer, food writer, features writer and editor for Out & About with Kids, Angela Saurine joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 29th June at 1pm and will discuss: Out & About With Kids, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share story ideas with Angela The stories Angela has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About Angela Saurine Specialising in travel, food, lifestyle and social issues, Angela has written for publications including Escape, Traveller, The Weekend Australian, Good Weekend, Woman's Day, Explore Travel, delicious., MiNDFOOD, Broadsheet and Country Style. She is also editor of family travel magazine Out & About with Kids and annual Explore Hawai‘i guides. About Out & About With Kids Out & About with Kids is a multi-platform publisher specialising in family travel. Their innovative monthly digital magazine features stories about Australian and overseas holiday destinations, hotel reviews, advice, interviews with industry experts and celebrities about their favourite holiday experiences, and the latest travel products families need to know about.

The 2023 Lizzies Best Corporate Content Winner and Managing Editor for Image Matrix, Djuro Sen joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 22nd June at 1pm and will discuss: Image Matrix Tech, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share story ideas with Djuro The stories Djuro has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About Djuro Sen Djuro is Managing Editor of Image Matrix and a weekly technology contributor and reporter for Sky News Australia and Ausbiz. He started pulling electronic devices apart from the early 70s and that fascination continues today. Djuro was the first Australian network news Technology Editor reporting daily with 7 News. About Image Matrix Founded by award winning reviewer Djuro Sen, Image Matrix Tech, uses its own channels and mainstream media to explain the latest technology for consumers, business and research. The aim of this site and channels is to educate consumers on the latest tech trends and products. We want people to enjoy their tech experience, to avoid junk tech and to become a little more tech savvy.

Launched in 2008 by passionate husband-and-wife team Michael and Michelle McHugh, this family business continues to share its MiNDFOOD smart thinking philosophy with readers around the globe. We'll be speaking with CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Michael McHugh, on Influencing Insider this Thursday 8th June at 2pm to discuss: MiNDFOOD's story: the history, the audience & content philosophy What MiNDFOOD covers and how they connect The stories Michael has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About Michael McHugh Michael's journey with MiNDFOOD started in New Zealand in March 2008. His background in publishing includes founding two award-winning magazines, Delicious and Notebook:, both publications winning the MPA Australian Launch Magazine of the Year, and winning MPA Publisher of the Year in New Zealand. About MiNDFOOD MiNDFOOD is built around the core editorial platforms of Community, Culture, Health, Beauty, Style, Décor, Travel, Food and Drink. Readers can access content across a wide range of multimedia platforms: online, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and the monthly magazine.

From business innovation and public policy to investors & research – independent publishing company InnovationAus provides information and insight on the application of new technology to continued national prosperity. Editor for InnovationAus, Justin Hendry joins us on Influencing Insider this Friday 2nd June at 1pm and will discuss:  InnovationAus, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share story ideas with Justin The stories Justin has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About Justin Hendry Justin is an award-winning journalist who has covered the intersection of technology, business and politics for the last eight years. Prior to joining InnovationAus in August 2022, Justin spent more than five years at iTnews, first as a journalist and then as deputy editor. He has also worked for public sector IT research house Intermedium. About InnovationAus InnovationAus.com is an independent publisher of high-quality journalism. Their reporting covers the state and federal policies and programs that help underpin the commercial development of Australia's tech industry. They focus on the opportunities that align with the Australian Government's strategic industry priorities.

The 2023 Lizzies Best Technical Journalist Winner and Senior Writer for Information Age, Casey Tonkin joins us on Influencing Insider this Friday 26th May at 1pm and will discuss:  Information Age, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience How to best share story ideas with Casey The stories Casey has found the most interesting to work on in his career. About Casey Tonkin A lifelong technophile and science fiction geek, Casey Tonkin joined Information Age in 2019. With interests in AI, space travel, and post-humanism, Casey is always on the hunt for the overlap of science-fact and science-fiction. About ACS Information Age Information Age is the flagship news publication of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the peak membership body of tech industry professionals. Information Age delivers authoritative and trusted news on the local and international tech sector, keeping technology professionals informed with the latest developments.

Fresh off his Gold Lizzie win at the 2023 IT Journalism Awards – journalist, broadcaster, and author, Marc Fennell joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 18th of May at 1pm and will discuss:  His audience and the type of stories he is interested in How to share your news content with SBS & ABC The best way to reach out to Marc About Marc Fennell Marc Fennell is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author. He's known for hosting ABC's Download This Show, SBS's The Feed and his one-on-one interviews with newsmakers from Al Gore to Tom Cruise to Julian Assange. Marc has reported on the ground from around the world and covered everything from the Hong Kong protests to survivors of torture. About Download This Show Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Marc Fennell and a team of people far smarter than him take a fun deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.

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Science & Technology Editor for NITV at SBS, Rae Johnston joins us on Influencing Insider this Thursday 27th April at 1pm and will discuss:  What NITV covers, their audience and their content objectives How to share your news content with NITV The best way to reach out to Rae About Rae Johnston Rae Johnston is a multi-award-winning journalist focusing on the geekier side of life. The first Science & Technology Editor for NITV at SBS, her work appears across television, radio, and online. Rae is also the producer and host of top-rated podcasts Queens of the Drone Age, STEAM with Rae Johnston, Hear+Beyond, Look At Me and Harmful. About NITV National Indigenous Television (NITV) is a channel made by, for and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Through them, you will discover a channel for all Australians. NITV informs, educates and entertains its Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences about the issues that matter the most to Indigenous Australians.

Come escape with us next week, as we talk to Australia's go-to guide for everything travel related