Podcasts about media diversity australia

Journalists play a vital role in a democracy, holding power to account. The traditional model of journalism sees journalists as disinterested seekers of the truth, striving for ‘objectivity' and suppressing their own opinions. But as newsrooms and editorial pages previously staffed only by white male journalists have evolved, and as the internet has driven the rise of opinion journalism, we are faced with two important questions: Does it matter who journalists are? And does it matter what they think? At a time when media business models are in crisis, how should we think about bias, representation, truth and opinion? What happens when journalists themselves become ‘the story'? And if we can't talk about these thorny questions in the media itself, can the media do its job at all?  Antoinette Lattouf is a broadcaster, columnist, author, speaker, human rights advocate, mental health ambassador who dabbles in satire and is terrible at reverse parking. She is the creator and co-host of The Antoinettes podcast, a weekly commentary and comedy podcast. She is also the co-host of news and analysis podcast The Briefing. The multi-award-winning journalist is the co-founder of Media Diversity Australia – a not-for-profit organisation working towards increasing cultural and linguistic diversity in the media. Andy Mills is an American reporter and podcast producer who co-created The Daily at The New York Times, Reflector and several documentary series including Rabbit Hole and The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. Josh Szeps is one of Australia's most influential and innovative interviewers. In New York, he was a founding host-producer of the revolutionary US streaming news network, HuffPost Live. He won a Webby Award while the organisation won a Pulitzer. Josh also appeared regularly with Al Roker as a contributor on the NBC TODAY Show. On his return to Australia, he co-anchored the national morning television show, Weekend Breakfast, and became a fixture of ABC Radio Sydney. Afternoons with Josh Szeps launched in 2021, a three-hour daily talkback radio show. In 2024, Josh left the legacy media to wrestle freely with ideas in a spicier way. Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps took off as a podcast, Substack publication, live touring enterprise and YouTube channel. Chaired by Louise Adler, Director of Adelaide Writers' Week, who has spent over 30 years in the culture business and continues to be committed to the dissemination of dangerous ideas.

On Books, Kids & Creations host Tracy Blom sits down with Australian hip-hop journalist Simone Jordan to discuss her journey as an author and her love for hip-hop, which started at a very young age. Her journalism career spans decades and includes exclusive interviews with hip-hop legends-- at a time when, believe it or not, people were passing on those interviews. Her new memoir, Tell Her She's Dreamin', is packed with passion and shows the ups and downs that led to her becoming Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist, with a career spanning print, radio, TV, and digital media. More about Simone At 23, she founded Urban Hitz, the country's highest-selling rap and R&B publication. Later, in New York City, she served as the content director of The Source, the iconic ‘Hip-Hop Bible' that inspired her reporting and social consciousness. Simone is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, dedicating her career to mentoring young women and guiding the next generation of talent through her consulting agency, The Dream Collective, and her work with Media Diversity Australia and Diversity Arts Australia. Her debut book, Tell Her She's Dreamin', won the 2021 Richell Prize. Buy the book here https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Her-Shes-Dreamin-ambitious/dp/0733649750

On Books, Kids & Creations host Tracy Blom sits down with Australian hip-hop journalist Simone Jordan to discuss her journey as an author and her love for hip-hop, which started at a very young age. Her journalism career spans decades and includes exclusive interviews with hip-hop legends-- at a time when, believe it or not, people were passing on those interviews. Her new memoir, Tell Her She's Dreamin', is packed with passion and shows the ups and downs that led to her becoming Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist, with a career spanning print, radio, TV, and digital media. More about Simone At 23, she founded Urban Hitz, the country's highest-selling rap and R&B publication. Later, in New York City, she served as the content director of The Source, the iconic ‘Hip-Hop Bible' that inspired her reporting and social consciousness. Simone is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, dedicating her career to mentoring young women and guiding the next generation of talent through her consulting agency, The Dream Collective, and her work with Media Diversity Australia and Diversity Arts Australia. Her debut book, Tell Her She's Dreamin', won the 2021 Richell Prize. Buy the book here https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Her-Shes-Dreamin-ambitious/dp/0733649750

In this episode of Retail Therapy, we are honoured to welcome Mariam Veiszadeh, CEO of Media Diversity Australia. A trailblazing figure in human rights advocacy, law, authorship, and media commentary, Mariam has left an indelible mark in the fight against racism and xenophobia. Renowned for founding the Islamophobia Register Australia, Mariam's endeavours have earned her recognition, including the esteemed Fairfax Daily Life 2016 Woman of the Year accolade, for her profound impact on fostering positive change in workplaces and society. In this episode, we cover: Mariam's journey from law to becoming a leading anti-racism campaigner Personal experiences with racism and Islamophobia as catalysts for advocacy Founding the Islamophobia Register Australia and earning accolades for fostering positive change Leveraging skills and platforms to combat systemic discrimination Intersectionality of identity and its impact on advocacy Inspiring listeners to confront injustice and drive positive change Thank you to our Principal Partner American Express for supporting this season of Retail Therapy. Learn more about American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/au/merchant/accept-amex-cards.html ABOUT THE ARA: The Australian Retailers Association is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body. We represent a $420 billion sector that employs more than 1.4 million Australians and is the largest private sector employer in the country. As Australia's peak retail body, representing more than 120,000 retail shop fronts and online stores, the ARA informs, advocates, educates, protects and unifies our independent, national and international retail community.

Simone Amelia Jordan is Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist. She has contributed to 'The Source', 'VIBE', 'Rolling Stone', ABC and SBS and her celebrity interviews have notched over 13 million YouTube views. Simone founded and edited Australia's highest-selling rap/R&B newsstand title, 'Urban Hitz' magazine and mentors the next generation of multicultural talent through her work with Media Diversity Australia and Diversity Arts Australia. Simone's memoir 'Tell Her She's Dreamin'' tracks her journey from Australia to New York City where she experienced it all from love to loss, grappling with her family ties to culture, the growth of her career and also struggles through chronic illness and sexual grooming. Simone's story is about defying the odds to reach for your dreams. But it is also about figuring out that those dreams can change as you do. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Betoota Advocate interviews Antoinette Lattouf. A multi-award-winning journalist, author, broadcaster, columnist, TEDx speaker, mental health ambassador - who is also Lebanese.This interview touches on the role Antoinette plays in The Betoota Advocate Presents: Cronulla Riots - in which she lends herself as a valuable contributor, helping explain the political and cultural climate of the mid 2000s. Antoinette is also the co-founder of Media Diversity Australia - a not-for-profit that seeks to increase cultural and linguistic diversity in mainstream media. In 2022 she wrote a book ‘How To Lose Friends And Influence White People' - this podcast interview covers it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antoinette is an absolute firecracker and a force to be reckoned with. As a highly accomplished journalist with multiple awards under her belt, she has also co-founded Media Diversity Australia—an inspiring nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cultural and linguistic diversity within the media. Her recent book, aptly titled 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People,' showcases her brilliance, while her thought-provoking TED Talk delves into the subjects of reverse racism and tokenism. I knew Antoinette would not only provide valuable insights on these complex topics but also entertain me, considering the challenges we face in today's world of unconscious biases and the delicate dance of navigating different perspectives.   PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Morris SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: www.testartfamilylawyers.com.au  ANTOINETTE LATTOUF Website: www.penguin.com.au/authors/antoinette-lattouf  TIFFANEE COOK Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has there been progress in the Australian media industry? Antoinette is a multi award-winning journalist, author, broadcaster, TEDx speaker, mental health ambassador. If that wasn't enough she's also the co-founder of Media Diversity Australia - a not for profit that seeks to increase cultural and linguistic diversity in mainstream media. In this episode, Mundanara and Antoinette discuss what it's like to work in the Australian media as a Lebanese woman from a working-class family, her book ‘How to Lose Friends and Influence White People', the role of non-black people of colour in dismantling structures and using humour to navigate the conversation of racism in Australia.  Recommendations throughout this episode:  Book: https://www.booktopia.com.au Tedtalk: https://www.youtube.com Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities.  Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow' on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you'd like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we look at the latest report from Media Diversity Australia titled Online Saftey of Diverse Journalists. To discuss the report and the scale and also, the kinds of abuse diverse journalists are experiencing we spoke to Professor Bronwyn Carlson and Dr Faith Valencia-Forrester. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined by Antoinette Lattouf, broadcaster, columnist and author. Together we explore how leaders can use social media to help others be seen and heard online.The common criticism of social media is that too often it's just all 'me, me, me', whether it's advice or a humble brag or simply self-indulgent stories designed to give the author a moment of celebrity. And sadly, this is one of the main reasons why so many leaders choose to avoid social media themselves, opting out of the seemingly 'global vanity project' it can at times appear to be.When good leaders aren't seen or heard online, when diverse and different voices are lost, that has a real trickle down effect. As the saying goes, 'You can't be what you can't see'. And this is equally true on social media. When leaders stay quiet and leave social media to the loudest voices, we're less likely to see and hear the wonderfully rich and diverse stories.Social media should be about sharing the stories that often aren't heard on other and leaders can change this reality. So I'm thrilled to to continue the conversation with Antoinette Lattouf - someone who understands this challenge, this reality better than most. Alongside many other achievements, Antoinette is a broadcaster, columnist, author of 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People', and co-founder of Media Diversity Australia, which is a great example of how she uses her own voice and influence to help others get heard.YOUR DIGITAL REPUTATION PROGRAM:Whether you're an emerging leader looking to take your next step up, an established leader keen to protect and harness your hard-earned reputation, or a leadership team keen to get aligned and active online, the Your Digital Reputation Program is perfect for you.For more information or to get started, get in touch with Roger Christie: linkedin.com/in/rogerchristieYOUR DIGITAL REPUTATION NEWSLETTER:And finally, sign up to the Your Digital Reputation newsletter by your host, Roger Christie. Head to: propelgroup.com.au/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antoinette Lattouf, media personality, mental health ambassador, TEDx speaker, co-founder of Media Diversity Australia, and the author of 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People'. Antoinette Latouff has gone through incredible challenges to get to where she is today and seeks to increase cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia's news media. Antoinette speaks openly and vulnerably about her own challenges with postpartum and advocates for more support and awareness for perinatal mental health. Join Chelsea and Antoinette as they discuss how you don't need to accept what has been delivered to you, the myth of having it all, and how to feel confident in your own voice. Connect with Antoinette Lattouf: IG: @antoinette_lattouf How to lose friends and influence white people: https://www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-lose-friends-and-influence-white-people-antoinette-lattouf/book/9781761044007.html Connect with Chelsea: www.eqminds.com IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial For our UK listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

Joining me this week on UNBiased podcast is award-winning human rights advocate, lawyer, diversity and inclusion practitioner, author, media commentator and CEO of Media Diversity Australia, [@ ] Mariam Veiszadeh. Mariam was born in Afghanistan and came to Australia in 1990 with her family as a refugee. With many accolades to her name including the Fairfax Daily Life 2016 Woman of the year, the 2015 Westpac Woman of Influence and Welcoming Australia Life Member Award in 2021, Mariam is renowned for influencing positive change both in the workplace and in society more broadly. Mariam shares openly about her own personal journey, including the toll that her unending commitment to inclusion has brought along the way. Since recording, Media Diversity Australia released “Who Gets To Tell Australian Stories 2.0” a follow up to its landmark 2020 report evaluating progress in the diversity of media representation in Australia. The report highlights the long journey ahead for the media, particularly news and current affairs, to reach a point where it represents the society it serves. I appreciate all the work Mariam and her team is doing in this space, and encourage you to check out the report for yourselves: https://www.mediadiversityaustralia.org/who-gets-to-tell-australian-stories-2-0/.

This week we look at the latest report from Media Diversity Australia titled Who gets to tell Australian stories 2.0. We looked at the first report back in 2020 and since then the story has not changed very much at all. To help us unpack the latest report but also look at the road ahead we spoke with Dr Lee Martin and Sushi Das. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study looking at diversity in TV news and current affairs has found there's a long way to go to reach representation on screen. In today's deep dive we speak to CEO of Media Diversity Australia, Mariam Veiszadeh about what needs to change.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study looking at diversity in TV news and current affairs has found there's a long way to go to reach representation on screen. In today's deep dive we speak to CEO of Media Diversity Australia, Mariam Veiszadeh about what needs to change.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya is a proud Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr woman from Central and North Queensland and heads up NITV as SBS's first Director of Indigenous Content. She plays an instrumental role in the development and delivery of First Nations storytelling across the SBS network and has more than 20 years' experience working in media. She also holds a number of industry Board positions including Media Diversity Australia, First Nations Media Australia, and the World Indigenous Television Broadcast Network. In this in-depth episode we cover the changing nature of First Nations representation, the importance of NITV, storytelling and money stories, empowerment and prioritising your financial self-care. Rich Blak Women is a podcast from national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations Foundation, following stories of culture, strength, challenge, and resilience from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – rich in culture, value, and mindset. Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities' First Nations women face, investigate success and connection to culture, empower financial wellbeing through shared experiences and learnings, and build community and allies. The First Nations line-up of guests include Leah Bennett (Board Director at First Nations Foundation and Financial Crime Manager), Mikaela French (Native Title solicitor), Dorothy Smith (Palm Island Women's Healing Centre coordinator), Allira Davis (Uluru Youth Manager), Tanya Denning-Orman (Director of Indigenous Content, SBS & NITV), Allira Potter (intuitive healer and author), and Dixie Crawford (Managing Director, Nganya). Host, Larisha Jerome, is a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman who grew up on Darug Country in Western Sydney and has an extensive background in banking, women's health, government, and community services. She leads the Foundation's Women's Financial Wellness work addressing the economic injustice First Nations people face and empowering women to achieve full financial wellness and independence. Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from First Nations Foundation directly. For more information, please visit tomorrowmoney.co/women/rbw For more information on the Foundation's Women's Financial Wellness initiative, please visit firstnationsfoundation.org.au/indigenous-womens-financial-wellness

How to Lose Friends and Influence White People, byco-founder of Media Diversity Australia and prominent journalist Antoinette Lattouf.Full of heart and humour, this book is a ground-breaking, honest exploration of the modern manifestations of racism in Australia today. How To Lose Friends and Influence White People shines a spotlight on Australia's diversity problem with depth, wit and great personal insight, drawing on Antoinette's own experiences as an Australian with a working-class and Arabic speaking background.Find out more at: https://www.instagram.com/antoinette_lattouf/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe-Anne Kek-Pamenter is a graphic designer and researcher focusing on access, inclusion and employment for people with disability. Her advocacy grew out of her own experiences getting – and keeping – jobs as a person with hearing impairment. Joe-Anne says she’s not the only person in her family with hearing loss, and when she was young she didn't consider herself to have disability at all. But it was very different in the workplace, and after several bad experiences with unsupportive jobs she's now working on changing the way Australia supports workers with disability. These days Joe-Anne wears many hats, including roles with The Hopkins Centre's Dignity Project, Griffith University's Reimagining Disability, and the advisory board for virtual business incubator Enabled.VIP. As a freelance graphic designer, her work includes Media Diversity Australia's Disability Reporting Handbook and the Australian Disability Clearninghouse on Education and Training's guidelines for supporting Deaf and hard of hearing students in online learning. Useful links Transcript for this episode: https://carersqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/5.4-Designing-inclusive-employment.docx The Dignity Project: https://www.hopkinscentre.edu.au/project/the-dignity-project-26 Reimagining Disability (Griffith University): https://www.griffith.edu.au/research/reimagining-disability-creating-inclusive-futures Media Diversity Australia’s Disability Reporting Handbook: https://www.mediadiversityaustralia.org/disability-reporting-handbook/ ADCET Guidelines: Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Online: https://www.adcet.edu.au/resource/10475/guidelines-supporting-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-students-online HabITec: https://www.habitec.com.au/ Enabled.VIP: https://enabled.vip/ Carers Queensland upcoming events and workshops: www.carersqld.com.au/events Carers Queensland NDIS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarersQueenslandNDIS Credits Interview: Fiona Stutz Voice artist: Kelly Jones Production: Jodie van de Wetering

What is it to talk about race and racism in this country? What is really at stake for racially marginalised people to speak to the truths of injustice? For a lot of People of Colour and First Nations peoples, it can be really hard to reconcile that these are not far-off extreme things occurring in only political debate or right-wing rhetoric. It can be in our closest and intimate relationships, and our work places. So these conversations are charged with emotion and knowing that to speak to injustice can be at the loss of a friendship, a partner, a job, a social structure you once thought was safe and familiar.  This week, we were joined by award-winning journalist, co-founder and co-chair of Media Diversity Australia  - Antoinette Lattouf. She has just released a book titled How to Lose Friends and Influence White People. It reads as a sort of guidebook, speaking to race relations in this country and the ways in which doing anti-racist and advocacy work has shifted her relationships and livelihood. Tanya Ali spoke to her ahead of her two appearances at Sydney Writers Festival this week.  This episode was hosted by Tanya Ali, with special guest Antoinette Lattouf. It was produced and edited by Shareeka Helaluddin.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we ask if the media is doing enough to acknowledge but also address systemic racism? Marlene Even spoke with Antoinette Lattouf, Co-Founder of Media Diversity Australia and Journalist, about her new book 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People'.

Tanya Denning-Orman, a proud Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr woman from Central and North Queensland, who leads National Indigenous Television (NITV), an Australian channel dedicated to Indigenous voices, overseeing its diverse and innovative multiplatform content, since it joined Special Broadcasting Service's (SBS) in 2012, and more recently became SBS's first Director of Indigenous Content. Tanya plays an instrumental role in developing and delivering First Nations storytelling across the SBS network.  As a champion for strong Indigenous media, she holds several industry Board positions, including Media Diversity Australia, First Nations Media Australia, and the World Indigenous Television Broadcast Network. Creativity Without Frontiers available at all relevant book retailersStay in touch with Unknown OriginsMusic by Iain Mutch Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/unknownorigins)

Australian media is overwhelmingly Anglo-Celtic and European. Why does a country that claims to be multicultural find itself to be white-dominated time and time again?In the podcast's fourth episode, we speak with Afghan-Australian lawyer and the brand new CEO of Media Diversity Australia, Mariam Veiszadeh.Mariam was born in Afghanistan and she came to Australia in 1990 with her family as a refugee. She talks about what her vision to diversity Australia's journalism sector is, when does she feel seen, and whatever shall happen to the many international students who come to Australia to study media but are not qualified to apply for any internships or cadetships - much like our host, Dilpreet.Tune in!Support the show

The Walkley Foundation and Scanlon Foundation present - Media training: Inclusive reporting that represents Australia's diversity Session 2: Engaging with communities This is the second in a series of professional development webinars for Australian journalists to bring greater diversity and inclusion to their reporting, presented by the Walkley Foundation and the Scanlon Foundation. This session focuses on engaging with communities, with a conversation between Julie Szego and Jieh-Yung Lo. In this session we explore how media reporting and storytelling can encompass cultural nuance and the authentic representation of Australia's cultural diversity. This is increasingly important, as evident by the challenges faced by Chinese-Australians (and, to an extent, Asian-Australians) in the context of Australia's bilateral relationship with China and the COVID-19 pandemic. Julie Szego, in conjunction with advice from Jieh-Yung, recently wrote an extended essay focusing on the experience of the Chinese diaspora living in suburban Melbourne. Cultural storytelling by those from outside the community requires an awareness of one's own cultural evolution and how that informs our views and interpretations. Hosting the webinar and moderating the Q&A will be Media Diversity Australia representative and media, communications and advocacy professional, Akashika Mohla.

The Walkley Foundation and Scanlon Foundation present - Media training: Inclusive reporting that represents Australia's diversity. Session 1: The language of storytelling This is the first in a series of professional development webinars for Australian journalists to bring greater diversity and inclusion to their reporting, presented by the Walkley Foundation and the Scanlon Foundation. This first session focuses on the language of storytelling, hosted by Walkley-winning feature writer James Button and featuring community and youth worker Nor Shanino. Storytelling is about listening and then getting out of the way so that the personalities and experiences can be heard. In this session, we'll delve into the relationship between storyteller and source from both sides. James Button will share his approach and how humility is essential in allowing individuals to trust the storyteller. In 2020, James and Julie Szego participated in a Zoom roundtable with a diverse group of young people who grew up in the Flemington/Kensington Housing Commission Flats. Nor Shanino was a participant in the roundtable and has experienced multiple approaches by media representatives. He will share his thoughts on the keys to authenticity in reporting. The openness and willingness of the young people resulted in a publication that told the range of stories authentically. The initial roundtable was followed by individual interviews which were only possible through an acknowledgement of the value of their opinions. This isn't always possible for news items but the investment in storytelling pays dividends when news needs to be told. Hosted by Antoinette Lattouf from Media Diversity Australia.

Antoinette Lattouf is a multi-award winning journalist. She is the Director of Media Diversity Australia and a senior journalist at Network 10, In 2019, Antoinette was named among AFR's 100 Women of Influence. She is also an Ambassador for the Gidget Foundation and the Australian Thryoid FoundationThe Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace. We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events

Why are all television newsreaders blonde? This is something Antoinette asked herself when she was at the gym almost 4 years ago and confronted with a sea of blonde newsreaders across every news show that was being broadcast. She looked from the TV to the people in the gym and saw people of all cultural backgrounds. She saw that the media was failing to represent Australia’s diverse community. In that moment, Antoinette conceived the idea of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit that advocates for more meaningful diversity within Australian media. Antoinette Lattouf is a Senior Journalist at Network 10, the Co-Founder/Director of Media Diversity Australia and is in the process of adding author to the list. She has built a successful career in Australian media, and as a woman of colour, has experienced firsthand the need for more cultural diversity within the industry. ‘We pat ourselves on the back for being a multicultural country, but we’re only multicultural to a certain point. There are certain institutions where that diversity isn’t allowed to prosper.’ Antoinette Lattouf She believes that the Australian media needs to do more work to reflect its audience and is a vocal advocate for increased diverse cultural representation. An exciting element of her advocacy is the upcoming release of her book How to Lose Friends and Influence White People. Antoinette’s ‘cheeky’ take on a book that has been read by generations of people is set to upheave some cultural tension, raise more than a few eyebrows, and make lots of people uncomfortable. And why? Because it’s important to provide a guide on how to navigate this complicated conversation, to challenge the status quo, and to provide the voice the Australian media has neglected. Is Antoinette scared of the potential backlash? Nope. She’s charging forward, brave and ready. She says, ‘If I don’t push myself out of my comfort zone, how can I ask others to do the same?’.

This week, Facebook backtracked on its decision to pull news sharing from Australian users and, with some amendments, the News Media Bargaining Code passed the senate. Everyone seems to have come out a winner... except the small publishers. It's hardly the end of this saga, so what's next?The media and marketing industry is in the throes of financial reporting season; first up on the podcast is Nine, which reported $1.2 billion in revenue and net profit up 79% to $182 million. It's the last results for outgoing CEO Hugh Marks, so the Mumbrellacast team dives into which parts of Nine were the most successful in the first half of the year, and speculate on who will take the chief executive crown.It was also a full-year report from WPP AUNZ, and despite a decline in sales and EBIT, the group was heartened by its results being on-par with market projections. COVID-19 cost cutting and the implementation of CEO Jens Monees' transformation plan saw the group also manage to significantly lower costs. With a potential takeover from WPP plc in the works, the team looks ahead to what's next for WPP AUNZ.And also in the news was the senate hearing into media diversity, triggered by a petition by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, which received 500,000 signatures. Joining the Mumbrellacast to chat through the issue was Media Diversity Australia's Antoinette Lattouf.

My next guest is on a mission to increase visibility of disability across the media, the fashion industry. She is also an award winning writer, author and motivational speaker. She is also the Disability Affairs Officer at Media Diversity Australia. Tune in to hear my chat with Lisa Cox.

Nicknamed "chatterbox", young Katrina once aspired to become a journalist. Growing up in an Asian household, she struggled with cultural expectations that made her feel different from her peers. But instead of shying away from it all, she decided to embrace it. Motivated by her grandfather's words, Katrina pursued a career in law in order to create positive change in the world.Katrina is a trailblazer in so many ways, and so you cannot simply put her in a box.It is no wonder that, in her early 30s, Katrina became one of the youngest partners at Mallesons Stephen Jaques, now King & Wood Mallesons, one of the biggest law firms in the world. She has now been the Partner in Charge at their Sydney office for the past 7 years.In this session, Katrina will share with us interesting stories about her upbringing, her career and her advocacy work in bringing about Diversity & Inclusion in the Australian workplace.She will be sharing the secrets to her success, and the lessons learnt on her journey.About Katrina Rathie:Katrina Rathie is Partner in Charge, Sydney at King & Wood Mallesons which was named Law Firm of the Year 2020 at the recent Australian Law Awards.Katrina is the winner of the Board & Management category in the AFR Women of Influence Awards 2019 and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She has been named NSW Woman Lawyer of the Year and IP Partner of the Year.As an Australian with a Chinese cultural background, she is passionate about diversity and inclusion. She sits on the Advisory Board of Media Diversity Australia, the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the Law Society of NSW, the Culture Strategy Committee of the University of Sydney, the Law Advisory Board of UNSW and Alumni Leader of UNSW Business School.Katrina is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a number of directorships including Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, NSW Rugby Union/Waratah’s Rugby and Osteoporosis Australia. She is Chair of the Cranbrook Foundation and Vice President of Cranbrook School Council.Katrina holds a Commerce/Law degree from UNSW and is admitted to practice law in Australia and New York.Katrina Rathie's social media:linkedin.com/in/katrina-rathie-7abb92118Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF): http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof...https://www.facebook.com/Professional...We're also on Spotify & iTunes: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

A study by Media Diversity Australia has found, that 75% of reporters, presenters and commentators are from an Anglo-Keltic background, which poorly reflects our multicultural society. Our first guest is Antoinette Lattouf, the director of Media Diversity Australia, discusses their new report,  “Who Gets To Tell Australian Stories?”  Google's recent open letter claims the company is under attack by the Australian government and suggested our data could be at risk by new regulations proposed by the consumer watchdog. Senior media lecturer Dr Belinda Barnett discusses Google's claims.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study of television news and current affairs has found that three quarters of presenters, commentators and reporters on Australian television are of an Anglo-Celtic background.

Završno izvješće istraživanja o strukturi i zastupljenosti različitih kultura među zaposlenicima australskih informativnih medija navodi kako su novinari, voditelji i komentatori pretežno anglo-keltsko kulturnog podrijetla. Istraživanje je provela agencija Media Diversity Australia u suradnji s nekoliko sveučilišta, a u izvješću se preporučuje poduzimanje napora kako bi redakcije medijskih kuća bolje izražavale raznolikost australskog društva.

This week we are all about the new report from Media Diversity Australia looking at the lack of diversity when it comes to who brings us the news on our TV screens. The report called Who Gets To Tell Australian Stories paints a damning picture of an industry out of step with Australian society. Monica Attard spoke with Sushi Daz and Bakri Mahmoud. You can read the report here: https://www.mediadiversityaustralia.org/research/

On the show today… Kanye West is officially a presidential candidate, but how did it come about? Plus, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are set for an on-screen reunion and we have all the details? And, in today's deep dive we chat all about the findings from Media Diversity Australia's TV news report.  The Spill is Mamamia's daily entertainment podcast that catches you up on everything in entertainment and pop culture. It's snackable and perfect for your commute home. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Kee Reece Producer: Rachael Hart LINKS:  Miley Cyrus' Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/call-her-daddy/id1418960261?i=1000488089909 WANT MORE? Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaentertainment https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaentertainment/  Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter...  https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter Join our Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/mamamiaentertainment/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386.  Email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au  Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You'll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I am honoured to have chatted with the wonderful Antoinette Lattouf. We start with an interesting take on balance, specifically when it comes to the representation and cultural inequality within our current monolithic media landscape. The conversation then turns super raw and heart felt as Antoinette shares her challenges with balance, especially when it came to becoming a parent! Lastly we discuss a bit of a miracle story that said more about the people receiving the news than it did about what actually happened to her. An awesome chat, an incredible woman. To see more, you can follow her @antoinette_lattouf on IG.More about our guest:Antoinette is a multi award-winning journalist and a diversity advocate. She's a senior journalist at Network 10 and the Director and co-founder of Media Diversity Australia. In 2019, she was named among AFR's 100 Women of Influence. Antoinette is also an Ambassador for parents mental health organisation the Gidget Foundation and also for The Australian Thyroid Foundation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the President's Minutes is a podcast where conversations about movies, journalism, politics and history meet. Each show we use the seminal and increasingly prescient 1976 film All The President's Men as a portal, to engage with the themes and the warnings of the film resonating since its release. For minute 73, I join multi-award-winning journalist, author, co-host of The Professor and The Hack podcast and current National Affairs Editor and anchor at 10 News, Hugh Riminton. Hugh and I discuss growing up in a world where the American Presidency was, by definition, crooked and so much more. About Hugh Riminton ------------------- Hugh Riminton is a multi-award winning journalist whose reporting work has taken him many times around the world and to almost every corner of Australia. He has been a foreign correspondent and presenter for CNN and Channel 9, and a political editor and newsreader for Channel TEN, where he still works. Hugh is also on the board of the veterans' welfare charity Soldier On and the refugee education fund The John Mac Foundation. He is on the advisory board of Media Diversity Australia. He is the author of Minefields: A Life In The News Game , published in October 2017. *Twitter:* ( https://twitter.com/bealoayza ) @hughriminton *Outlets* : 10 News, The Professor and the Hack Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-professor-and-the-hack/id1459844929 ) *Website:* tendaily.com.au ( https://t.co/an9k7VmjJa?amp=1 ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's no secret - the public relations landscape isn't particularly diverse. Does this feed into the types of people that the public relations industry puts forward as spokespeople and impact our landscape? Similarly, would more diversity in the journalism industry impact what everyday Australians associate with concepts like 'leader', 'expert' and 'trustworthy'?Join Kimberley Lee, Director of BRAND PR SOCIAL, and Antoinette Lattouf, Director of Media Diversity Australia and Senior Journalist at Network 10, and co-hosts Shane Allison and Mylan Vu to discuss how diversity – or lack thereof – in the PR, communications and journalism industries and shaping our society.

Marc Fennell is an Australian interviewer, journalist, tv/radio presenter, author and Rose d'Or nominated documentary maker. He's also a very kind chap with an infectiously bubbly disposition. In November, he generously cut me out an hour of his time to chat in a park about his illustrious life and career journey to date. He's worked with with nearly every big Ozzy broadcaster you can think of and has hosted the national current affairs programme, The Feed for SBS Australia since 2013. Marc was introduced to global audiences this year when his Audible original podcast It Burns: The Scandal-Plagued Race to Breed the World's Hottest Chilli shot up the Audible USA charts. At the time of writing, it has received over 6,500 reviews! He's reported all around the world, from the 2019 Hong Kong Protests to survivors of ISIS torture and Marc's one-on-one interviews with celebrities and newsmakers like Al Gore, Tom Cruise and Julian Assange have garnered over 30 million online views and 3 United Nations Media Award Nominations. Marc presents the award-winning ABC Australia podcast Download This Show, SBS Australia's The Few Who Do and has written 2 books on all things movies. He's the Creative Director of the not-for-profit group Media Diversity Australia, was named one of the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians and was even dubbed “a cheerful Aussie version of Louis Theroux” by The Times (UK). In short he's an epic guy and I was bloody lucky to sit down for a chat with him!! We cover so much in our conversation; from Marc's beginnings as an interviewer- just being ‘that approachable looking kid' at school, to his creative process; how he finds and develops stories, prepares for interviews and even how he attempts to keep balance today, juggling his multitude of jobs with family life. Keep up with him and his exciting work on his instagram @marcfennell Thanks for listening!

Antoinette Lattouf (on Twitter @antoinette_news) is a successful journalist at Network Ten, Director of Media Diversity Australia and an Ambassador for the Gidget Foundation. She is also a second-generation Australian, with parents who fled the civil war in Lebanon.Antoinette talks about the legacy of intergenerational trauma, and how it made her struggle with PND so much harder.

In this episode of Streets of Your Town - The Journo Project podcast I interview amazing Network 10 senior journo and presenter Antoinette Lattouf. Antoinette is an award winning journalist who’s worked across television, radio and online. She tells me how she was determined not to be pigeonholed as a journalist who could only work for SBS or ABC because of her Lebanese heritage. And Antoinette is now channelling those experiences into her role as director and co-founder of Media Diversity Australia, the new nation-wide not-for-profit organisation run by journalists and communications professionals, working to make the media more reflective of multicultural Australia.

Ky chats with Antoinette Lattouf, a Network Ten reporter and founder of Media Diversity Australia. Is Australian TV news representative of the wider population? And if it does, should networks make special allowances for some groups ahead of others? Antoinette also talk about copping flak from social media mobs on both sides of the ideological spectrum.

Media Diversity Australia is a nation-wide not-for-profit organisation run by journalists and communications professionals working to make the media landscape more representative of all Australians. Senior reporter at Network 10, Antoinette Lattouf, director and co-founder of Media Diversity Australia, talks about how her recently formed organization provides support and opportunities for media professionals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and collaborates with mainstream media outlets on inclusivenss strategies and policies.

Michele Fonseca, Head of Community Engagement at the ABC, hosts this panel discussion with investigative journalist for NITV, Allan Clarke, Founder of Media Diversity Australia, Isabel Lo, and senior correspondent for KQED, Tonya Mosley. The panel discuss the importance of reflecting Australia’s multicultural audience in the media and what newsrooms can do to avoid whitewashing.

Waleed Aly on about the Australian media's diversity problem and the democratic deficit when media excludes a large portion of the society its supposed to serve. Aly spoke at the official launch of Media Diversity Australia, an organisation for a media that looks and sounds like Australia.  

This week on Fourth Estate, producer Jessica Smalley sat down for an in-depth chat with Ky Chow, ABC Journalist and Communications Director for Media Diversity Australia, to discuss why an organisation that promotes diversity in Australian Media is still needed in 2017. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia.