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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, the founder of Augustus Media, an award-winning modern media company in the UAE and KSA, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smashi TV. With a background in media and advertising since 2006, Richard worked at agencies in Ireland, England, and the UAE before building a regional social media department at Mindshare MENA and later becoming Managing Director of a creative technology start-up. In 2015, he launched Augustus Media, a ‘new media' company that has since expanded across the Middle East, winning Best SME Company at the 2018 MENA EFFIE Awards. Today, Augustus operates Lovin brands in multiple cities, including Dubai, Saudi, Bahrain, Cairo, Riyadh, and Sharjah, and in 2019, they added ODEUM, a dedicated content studio, to their growing media empire. Richard reveals the strategies he used to scale his media brands, the challenges of monetising digital media, and why he believes traditional media is broken. If you're building a content brand or looking to scale your business in a competitive market, this is a must-listen!
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In this episode of The Alpha Talks, we dive into the dynamic world of Richard Fitzgerald, a visionary leader and media mogul reshaping the landscape of modern media in the Middle East. As the CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, Richard has been at the forefront of digital storytelling, creating platforms like Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smashi TV that have captured the hearts and minds of millions.Richard unveils the essence of his drive, from his roots in Ireland to becoming a pivotal figure in the UAE and KSA's media scene. Discover the inception of Augustus Media, a venture that emerged from a passion for storytelling and a desire to innovate within the evolving media ecosystem. Richard shares the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Lovin Dubai and how embracing change has been crucial in navigating the media's shifting tides since 2017.Dive deeper into Richard's philosophy of success, a blend of tenacity, velocity, and ingenuity, and learn how these values fuel both his professional achievements and personal endeavors, such as completing Ironman races. Richard's narrative is a testament to the power of mental toughness, the importance of showing up, and the role of an Alpha in today's world.Learn more about Richard via the following links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitzyrichard/https://www.instagram.com/fitzyrichard/https://weareaugustus.com/If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Alpha Talks, we dive into the dynamic world of Richard Fitzgerald, a visionary leader and media mogul reshaping the landscape of modern media in the Middle East. As the CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, Richard has been at the forefront of digital storytelling, creating platforms like Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smashi TV that have captured the hearts and minds of millions.Richard unveils the essence of his drive, from his roots in Ireland to becoming a pivotal figure in the UAE and KSA's media scene. Discover the inception of Augustus Media, a venture that emerged from a passion for storytelling and a desire to innovate within the evolving media ecosystem. Richard shares the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Lovin Dubai and how embracing change has been crucial in navigating the media's shifting tides since 2017.Dive deeper into Richard's philosophy of success, a blend of tenacity, velocity, and ingenuity, and learn how these values fuel both his professional achievements and personal endeavors, such as completing Ironman races. Richard's narrative is a testament to the power of mental toughness, the importance of showing up, and the role of an Alpha in today's world.Learn more about Richard via the following links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitzyrichard/https://www.instagram.com/fitzyrichard/https://weareaugustus.com/If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we are joined by "Lovin Dubai" founder Rich Fitzgerald talking all about the brand's inception and evolution. From humble beginnings in 2012 to a thriving media presence, delve into the relentless pursuit of success amidst challenges and setbacks. Key Highlights: Starting and growing a successful media agency. Digital transformation, social media, and luxury brands. Navigating social media backlash and maintaining mental health. Work-life balance and health in the media industry.
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In this episode, we feature Richard Fitzgerald, CEO of Augustus Media, the driving force behind media brands like Lovin Dubai news, Loving Saudi news, and Smashi Studio.Join us as we explore Richard's philosophy on business grit, delving into the mindset and strategies that have propelled his entrepreneurial journey. With deep insights into the Middle Eastern media landscape, Richard shares invaluable perspectives on the current and future state of new media, both regionally and globally.Beyond business, Richard offers a unique perspective on drinking, reflecting on its cultural implications and personal lessons learned. In a candid discussion, we explore the complexities of alcohol consumption in today's society.Tune in for a focused conversation as we uncover Richard Fitzgerald's remarkable expertise and experiences. Gain fresh insights into business resilience, the evolving media landscape, and the nuanced discussions around drinking.Check out Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi & Smashi Studios.Follow Richard on LinkedIn & Instagram. Follow @failforward.pod on InstagramFollow our hosts @adnanbasrai & @dubai_running_dad on InstagramWant to be a guest on the show? DM us on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Conference Special series, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, the CEO and Founder of Augustus Media. Richard shares the story of how Lovin Dubai, a blog and social media outlet, grew into a Middle Eastern digital media company with a mission to be the 'New Media' company of choice in the region.Richard talks about his background as a Regional Social Media Director at Mindshare for the MENA region and how he left his high-paying job to pursue his passion for creating community and offering relevant information to local people. He emphasizes the importance of gathering an audience before thinking about making profits in the new media landscape.The conversation then turns to Augustus Media's expansion into Lovin Saudi and Smashi, a business news network streaming live from the heart of the Arab world. Richard highlights that Smashi is not just about business news but is also broadcasting live local sports events, which has helped them gain even more subscribers.Throughout the episode, Richard emphasizes the importance of innovation and breaking the mould in marketing communications to generate profitable growth. He also shares his vision for Augustus Media to continue evolving and adapting to the perpetually changing media environment.If you want to hear about the challenges and successes of building a digital media company in the Middle East, tune in to this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Special series with Richard FitzGerald of Augustus Media.This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/
Today's guest is Richard Fitzgerald.Richard is CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, an award winning modern media company in the UAE and KSA, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi and Smashi. He has worked in the media advertising space since 2006 at agencies in Ireland, England and the UAE. During this episode we discuss his journey building Augustus Media, we talk about the mindset behind building audiences & content creation, how media is consistently evolving & what has made Lovin Dubai so successful And the last message he wanted to share is “Just support Khaled & continue to help him build this podcast”
Anne Marie answers all your burning questions in an exclusive interview with Lovin Dubai
On episode 4 of #AnInsideViewPodcast we are joined by Richard Fitzgerald - CEO and Founder of Augustus Media (publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi and SMASHI TV) Some points we discuss:
At this point almost everyone has Instagram. If you are in Dubai or Saudi, I am pretty sure you have come across Lovin Dubai, Smashi, or Augustus Media. Some pretty interesting pages with a ton of added value, they are direct, to the point, you got to the page, learn something new and go on with your life. That is what I call value. BUT who is the mastermind behind those pages? Well let me introduce the CEO & Founder Richard FitzGerald. What is his story? How did he come across doing what he does? What was his mindset that got him to where he is now? What were some of his challenges? What is his definition of success? What drives him to always want to create more? Those are to name a few. Check out the full episode. Connect with him on: https://www.instagram.com/fitzyrichard/
The man behind Lovin Dubai! Viral articles. A strict mission statement. A digital savvy idea. OT sits down with Richard Fitzgerald to find out more about the business that dominates activities in Dubai and other countries across different industries. Listen to the story behind how Richard harnessed his skills and created such a powerful and impactful media company. They also speak about OT's new passion: Cycling! #WeCauseCulture Hosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The man behind Lovin Dubai! Viral articles. A strict mission statement. A digital savvy idea. OT sits down with Richard Fitzgerald to find out more about the business that dominates activities in Dubai and other countries across different industries. Listen to the story behind how Richard harnessed his skills and created such a powerful and impactful media company. They also speak about OT's new passion: Cycling! #WeCauseCulture Hosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A² The Show - Ep 293 Feat. Richard Fitzgerald ريتشارد فيتزجيرالد Richard is CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, an award winning modern media company in the UAE and KSA, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi and Smashi. He has worked in the media advertising space since 2006 at agencies in Ireland, England and the UAE. He successfully built a regional Social Media department at Mindshare MENA before becoming Managing Director of a creative technology start-up. In 2015 Richard launched Augustus, a ‘new media' company, with Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi and Smashi TV, and which was recognised as Best SME Company in the 2018 MENA EFFIE Awards. In 2019, they added ODEUM, a content studio. Get the A2 limited (2 remaining shirts) at https://teespring.com/a2theshirtFollow the podcast hosts on social media: @a2theshow Hosts Ali Haejl @scoobz.mp4 alihaejl.com Ali Al Shammari @freshprinceofmishref Social Media Management @crooked.pearl & @nad16er --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a2theshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/a2theshow/support
Richard is CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, an award-winning modern media company in the UAE and KSA, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smash. He has worked in the media advertising space since 2006 at agencies in Ireland, England, and the UAE. He successfully built a regional Social Media department at Mindshare MENA before becoming the Managing Director of a creative technology start-up. In 2015 he launched Augustus, a ‘new media' company, which was recognized as Best SME Company in the 2018 MENA EFFIE Awards. In 2019, they added ODEUM, a content studio. Richard is fascinated about changing media consumption habits, and passionate about creating effective brand communications through native advertising. - Support the show by dropping us a rating and review on Apple Podcast! Music: “Daydream” by Ash. Available on Spotify, Apple Music & Anghami. - Join the Tethr App, The world's first online, peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. https://www.tethr.men/ - Tune in daily & follow me @allysalama and @empathyalwaywins for more on the show's latest updates. - Show Credits Empathy Always Wins: The World's Exclusive Leadership & Mental Health Podcast. © Ally Salama 2020.
Lovin Dubai covered a story about a local advertising agency being recognized in the Adweek Top 100 Fastest-Growing Agencies in the World, that agency is Create Media and it's MD and Founder, Tom Otton joins the podcast to tell the story of their incredible growth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message