Influencing Insider

Join us on Influencing Insider next Thursday 3rd July at 1pm when we welcome Refraction Media’s Managing Editor Jasmine Fellows on the show to discuss:  How Refraction Media are powering Australian STEM magazines and writing. What information does the publication provide its audience?  How does RM create and operate their stable of magazines?  About Jasmine Fellows  A long time Australian science...

It’s certainly an exciting time for Image Matrix Tech director and founder, Djuro Sen. He won a Lizzy for Best Technology Reviewer at this year’s IT Journo awards and the publication has welcomed Phil Tann on board, so no better time then to welcome Djuro Sen onto Influencing Insider this coming Thursday 26th June at 1 pm AEST to discuss:  What Consumer-Tech topics is Djuro and ImageMatrixTech int...

Join us this coming Thursday June 19 at 1pm when we welcome the ABC’s Jordan Bissell who’ll not only talk about her background and work with the national broadcaster but will also drill down into a subject close to her heart - how do we as media and PR professionals handle pressure and anxiety, and what happens when we don’t? Jordan will talk about the work of the ABC Life Matters team and in part...

Since its launch in 2023 Capital Brief has earned a formidable reputation for its in-depth coverage of politics and business - not surprisingly it’s home to some of Australia’s best journalists - and the subscriber-led business model is booming. Who better to talk about the journey so far and the future direction of Capital Brief than CEO Chris Janz who joins us next Thursday for a live chat with...

It’s been a couple of months since Pickr took out the Lizzy for Best Independent Media at the Australian IT Journalism Awards, so who better to come on Influencing Insider next Thursday at 1pm than its founder Leigh Stark, who will talk all things consumer tech including:  What Consumer Tech topics currently interest him? How does a consumer tech story/pitch develop? How does AI make an impact in...

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 n...

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...

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 Mallis Athina Mallis is no stranger to the tech/channel indu...

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? Wh...

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 it The future of print and its place in the luxury magazines market How th...

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 Al...

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-s...

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...

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 Bl...

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 Charlot...

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 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 Ab...

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...

Have you heard?! Weird Tech Media has officially been launched! 🚀 Tune in for a very special episode of Influencing Insider where we'll be looking at Weird Tech: the brand new offering from award winning duo Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones . Co-founder and Co-CEO Tegan Jones joins us thi s Friday 6th September at 2pm - you can get ahead and download the brand new Weird Tech media kit attached he...

Did you miss us?! We sure missed our audiences 😊 Now Mi3 seeks to build conversations around consumer trends, brands, marketing, agencies, media, CX, martech, e-comm and adtech. That's a LOT of ground, so we're looking forward to speaking with Senior Journalist Kalila Welch this Thursday 29th August at 1pm to discuss: What Mi3 Australia covers, their audience and their content objectives...

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 c...

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 care...

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 bus...

"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 s...

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 ov...