ACMN CONVERSATIONS

Now more than ever, the Australian entertainment industry faces huge challenges surrounding mental health and wellbeing. Lyndell Pond speaks with the Chairman of Entertainment Assist, David Mann about the importance of actively and openly addressing the mental health of the industry.

David Mann would like to thank Chocolate Studios for their assistance in recording this. 

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David Mann Show Notes:

Web Address - www.entertainmentassist.org.au

Intermission Program - www.entertainmentassist.org.au/intermission-info

Entertainment Assist Supporters: Pratt Foundation, Village Roadshow Limited, Freemasons, Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, City of Gold Coast, Bunjil Place, Eagle Arthurs Seat, Swinburne University of Technology, PwC, Connected Communities Melbourne, Sydney Opera House, The Show Must Go On, Imagination, HOTA Home of the Arts, Vass Theatre Group, Gandel Philanthropy, Wheelton Philanthropy, HospitalityChain.Com, Shadow AV, Everymind, Caravan Industry Association of Australia and The Cinema Gift Card. 

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With the relaunch of West End theatre without restrictions just days away, Lyndell Pond speaks with the Head of Marketing and Communications at the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), Emma De Souza. We chat about the challenges the West End has faced and championing theatre in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Emma De Souza Show Notes:

SOLT Web Address: https://solt.co.uk/

See it Safely Toolkit: https://solt.co.uk/what-we-do/industry-resources-guidance/see-it-safely-toolkit/

West End Shows Reopening: https://officiallondontheatre.com/

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Lyndell Pond speaks with Managing Director of Starcom (Melbourne and Adelaide), Stuart Jaffray, about the media landscape of 2021 and why every marketer should remember "you are not the consumer". Stuart discusses his career trajectory, the importance of data and the human focus of successful media buying. 

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Stuart Jaffray Show Notes:

Web Address - www.starcomww.com 

Book Recommendation - Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson

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Lyndell Pond speaks with politician, photographer, board representative and media personality, Heidi Victoria about the power of networking, following your passion and her new book and exhibition celebrating our resilient creative industry.

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Heidi Victoria Contact Details:

Web Addresses - www.heidivictoria.com.au, www.sofitel-melbourne.com.au

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Lyndell Pond talks content, brands and competition with Australia’s leading CMO, Leisa Bacon. Director of Audiences at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Leisa has an enviable track record of setting challenging and strategically-driven goals for her teams. She shares her knowledge, passions and inspirations.

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Lyndell Pond speaks with ACMN's Tourism Marketing & Promotions Manager, Claire Boulton. We let you in on some trade secrets behind powerful partnerships. 

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Claire Boulton Contact Details:

Email - [email protected]

Web Addresses - acmn.com.au, comefromaway.com.au, magicmikelive.com.au, moulinrougemusical.com

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Lyndell Pond speaks with the Chief Executive Officer of Foundation Theatres, Graeme Kearns to discuss the phenomenal task of bringing the spotlight back to Australian theatre with COVID safe practices. 

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Graeme Kearns Contact Details:

Email - [email protected]

Web Addresses - foundationtheatres.com.au, capitoltheatre.com.au, sydneylyric.com.au

Phone Number - (02) 9509 3605 

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Lyndell Pond speaks with renowned Producer and Publicist, Michelle Guthrie about her fascinating career in the Australian theatre business. We talk about her innovative Neglected Musicals initiative as well her work with Hayes Theatre and countless other key industry heavyweights.

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Michelle Guthrie Contact Details:

Email - [email protected]

Web Addresses - michelleguthriecommunications.com.au, hayestheatre.com.au, neglectedmusicals.com.au

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