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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 industry, having previously worked at Which-50 Media and as a senior journalist and Editor at Digital Nation, and was also the final Editor-In-Chief of Gizmodo Australia before its closure. She has covered topics including consumer tech, the channel, B2B, and digital transformation, among many others. 

About CRN Australia 

CRN Australia has recently been re-launched by global owners of the title, The Channel Company, after leasing the name to Nextmedia. CRN Australia covers the channel's latest trends, topics, and news within the channel space.  

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?

• What makes a good news pitch at the ABC?

About Gianfranco Di Giovanni 

Gianfranco Di Giovanni is the ABC’s Content Director for ABC Radio Perth, he’s been at the public broadcaster for close to a decade, working in a range of roles. When afforded the opportunity, Di Giovanni gets to flex his gaming knowledge for the ABC producing in-depth deep dives concerning particular issues and trends in the gaming industry here in Australia. 

About the ABC

If you’ve been living under a rock, the ABC is Australia’s national public broadcaster, with operations in television and radio as well as via its consistent stream of content on the ABC website. The ABC has also won Best Gaming Coverage at the Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards for the last two years running. 

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 the publishing model is evolving
• How important video is in the mix, and why
• How to pitch story ideas to Marie Claire

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: 

About Alison Izzo

Alison Izzo is the Head of Digital - Fashion and Beauty at Are Media. With 20 years of experience in the lifestyle industry, Izzo has been with Are Media for 18 months now, having previously worked for major companies, including NewsCorp and Bauer Media for publications such as Dolly Magazine, CLEO Australia and Body+Soul. 

About the Are Media

Are Media is the leading company in Australia for women’s content, driven by their beloved brands and engaged consumers. They create content, experiences, and e-commerce opportunities across digital media, magazines, social channels, videos, podcasts, and events. They aim to inform, inspire, influence and enable our audience to connect with the things they are passionate about across beauty, food, fashion, travel, parenting and entertainment.

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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:

About Jarni Blakkarly

Having worked in Australia and overseas, Jarni Blakkarly is an investigative journalist with CHOICE. He’s been at CHOICE since April 2021 and has led investigations that uncovered severe issues within the industry, including consumer data and privacy. Blakkarly is also an award-winning journo, having recently won the 2024 Excellence in Civil Liberties Journalism Awards Young Journalist award.

About the CHOICE

CHOICE is a not-for-profit organisation that researches and uncovers consumer issues. The masthead includes product reviews and investigative pieces/. CHOICE also advocates for consumer rights and seeks to bring to light any unjust issues.

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:

About Jackson Ryan

Passionate about all things science, Jackson Ryan has represented the SJAA as President since 2023. Co-author of “The Best Australian Science Writing anthology” for 2024 alongside Carl Smith, his work has won awards for IT Journalism, has featured in the New York Times, and has also been nominated for a Walkley Award.

About the SJAA

The Science Journalist Association of Australia has been in operation since 2019, working as a not-for-profit incorporated association to support science journalism. Initiatives include the recent announcement of an SJAA journalist-in-residence program as well as providing networking, professional development and training opportunities for Aussie Science journos.

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:

About Emily Blatchford

Emily is the Editor of Kidspot, beginning that role in July 2018 after she made the move from parenting editor. She was previously with HuffPost Australia, IF magazine and APN News & Media

About Kidspot

Kidspot has been around for over a decade, providing advice to parents and helping them on the journey from managing pregnancy through to parenting teenagers. It combines news with how-to-guides, product reviews and opinion.

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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:

About Charlotte Begg

Charlotte Begg is Mamamia's Audience Editor. She writes across a range of topics including fashion, beauty, popular culture and news.

About Mamamia

Mamamia is a media company focused on content for women. Starting as a blog in 2007 by former magazine editor Mia Freedman, it now employs 80 editorial staff and publishes more than 21 different podcast shows.

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:

About Jessica Bosco

In charge of the editorial content is Jessica Bosco, National Editor of Sitchu. Jessica covers all things domestic and international travel, lifestyle and entertainment and property and real estate. She has previously worked for Marie Claire, New Idea and Ok Magazine.

About Sitchu

Sitchu is a modern, online lifestyle brand curated to explore Australia’s most sought-after suburbs. Through an interactive map, business directory and wish list, Sitchu helps their readers stay connected with suburbs across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.

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:

About Robyn Foyster

Robyn is an Australian media trailblazer having been the only person to edit and publish The Australian Women’s Weekly, Woman’s Day and New Idea. She is currently the owner and publisher of the tech and lifestyle websites The Carousel, Game Changers and Women Love Tech.

About Women Love Tech

Women Love Tech is a website that gives women everything they need when it comes to the latest tech news, best apps and podcasts, product reviews, cool gadgets or what’s streaming. It has been a finalist at the Australian IT Journalism Awards on multiple occasions.

About The Carousel

The Carousel is a women's lifestyle site with expert news and advice across fashion, beauty, health, food, home, parenting, and sustainability. Dedicated to inspiring you to lead your best life emotionally, physically, and sustainably.

About Game Changers

Game Changers in-depth interviews with inspirational people gives men and women a platform to share their incredible career achievements, fascinating insights and personal journeys. Our aim is to inspire everyone to tap into their full potential, make a difference and be a Game Changer.