Matthew is known for developing insights around three themes: (1) rejection of science and technology, (2) pro-environmental behaviour, and (3) intergroup relations. In each domain he has developed unique models designed to understand the logic behind supposedly “irrational” behaviour, and used them to facilitate attitude and behaviour change.

Chelsea Bonner founded BELLA i n 2002 has been at the forefront of the changing face of fashion by introducing the industry to a more holistic and healthy approach to model representation.

Chelsea is is a proud advocate of positive body image and welcomes the Voluntary Code of Conduct. Chelsea is trying to prevent AI from threatening the sustainability of the fashion industry in Australia.

Brooke Summers from Cotton Australia talks to David Gilchrist about the unprecedented task of communicating the changes it is developing along the cotton supply chain from Australian farmers to garment retailers.

President of the International Public Relations Association Anne-Gret Iturriaga Abarzua is also head of communications for INEOS in Cologne, Germany where she is responsible for internal and external communications, community relations, lobbying, emergency response and corporate social responsibility.

She holds a PhD in communication and publicity from the University of Vienna, and a degree in marketing and PR from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Anne-Gret offers insight on public relations, trust, transparency, and press freedom. For more goto coffeecreative.com.au

Journalist and Communication Specialist David Gilchrist talks to international Crisis Communication specialist Jonathan Hemus from London-based Crisis Communications agency Insignia about the world of Crisis Communication, why it matters and how crisis management specialists can get the best results while avoiding burnout.

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In this episode of Conversations on Communication Journalist David Gilchrist talks with award-winning journalist and educator Dr John Harrison about press freedom, AI, and the future of journalism.

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Substituting electric vehicles for traditional ones could reduce local pollution and greenhouse emissions. The trouble is, they come with the perception that these societal benefits come at high costs to the owner of the EV in terms of price, driving range, availability, loading capacity, speed and acceleration. In addition, many believe that the usability of an EV is hampered by the lack of an infrastructure for recharging.

So, it would seem that a product like that is going to face an up-hill run in terms of marketing. I spoke to Australian EV Association spokesperson Chris Nash to gauge what they're doing to overcome the marketing problems and perceptions. I started by asking Chris about negative community perceptions around speed and driving range.

Developing a Communications strategy sometimes feels like an overwhelming task, sometimes it’s possible to get an insight into how a communication strategy works, especially on-line communications and community engagement, by examining a business that has had to face building and adjusting its communication efforts in a complex and demanding environment. After all, if they can do it, perhaps you can too.

I’m David Gilchrist and this is Coffee Creative’s Morning Coffee. Few businesses have had a tougher time of late than those in aviation. And so, I went to Brisbane Airport to speak to Brisbane Airport Corporation’s Executive General Manager Communications & Public Affairs, Rachel Crowley, to find out how BAC has tackled the recent challenging times, and so find the tips for others. I started off asking Rachel about how Covid has shaped how BAC communicate with stakeholders and the community.

Sustainability expert Professor Ian Lowe of Griffith University offers a dire warning if sustainability goals not met.

Professor Lowe says business activities, marketing and business development need to be part of community wide changes to achieve sustainable goals. He says Australian’s National Sustainability report card says Australia needs to change or face a catastrophic future. Listen to the latest Morning Coffee podcast to discover more.

Robert Jeffery's new novel Man at the Window provides an opportunity for Robert to discuss his battle with cancer.