April 1 marked a change in the channel publication market in Australia. After 20 years, Nextmedia no longer controls the CRN Australia title. It is back in the hands of The Channel Company, which also owns the global CRN title and CRN UK, US, Germany, and Asia.    In return, nextmedia on April 1 launched its new channel title, techpartner.news, after it was first made public at nextmedia’s What’s Next? Event in Sydney. The company has also strengthened its journalism stocks in recent months by hiring News Editor Jason Pollock and NZ-based contributor Juha Saarinen, back contributing heavily to the title. Another New Zealand freelancer Ben Moore, formerly NextMedia’s New Zealand Bureau Chief also penned a story for the title, with editor Will Maher. As for CRN Australia, they’ve hired former Digital Nation and Gizimodo editor Athina Mallis to head up their masthead.  How it happened for nextmedia At midnight on April 1, nextmedia’s CRN Australia domain switched to te

Consumer Technology publication Pickr was victorious at the 23rd Annual Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards, winning the Lizzy in the Best Independent Coverage category.  Speaking to Influencing on the win, Pickr, founder and editor Leigh Stark, said, “it's going to take a while to wipe this giddy smile off this face. I hope everything I'm working on and planning for the site helps keep people intrigued and reading.” Pickr won the award for its content regarding “Pickr’s 2024 Back to School Laptop Guide, Apple AirPods 4 ANC and AirPods 4 reviewed: better different, Scripting sound: how AI could change what you listen to and Hands-on with Apple’s Vision Pro: almost transcendental.  Describing what went into the winning entries, Stark said, “my process is just to create. I’m excited about technology and go beyond the surface where I can. I can do a stock standard review or news piece, sure, or I can have fun and spend more time doing what I love. “And here's w

Debunks: ‘Screens’ - a collaboration between Cosmos Magazine and Nine Podcasts, won this year’s Best Audio Program at the Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards.  Petra Stock, one of the producers behind the show, told Influencing, “it was pretty special for the series to be recognised among a pretty stellar shortlist, particularly as it was one of the last things Jacinta, Andrew and myself published at Cosmos. “We're proud of the series and hope the award might encourage more people to listen to it.” In Stock’s words, Debunks, “was a myth-busting science podcast”.  “The four-episode series on 'screens' released in February 2024 tackled some of the biggest questions and most persistent myths about screens - should parents worry about kids’ screen time, Is social media bad for mental health? Do violent video games lead to violence? And are streaming platforms making us watch more?” Stock said there was a particular direction for the Debunks: ‘Screens

Nine News's Bianca Wylie finished up presenting from the Northern Territory on Friday and starts a new role with the network in Adelaide.  Wylie announced the move on her LinkedIn page and said, "after almost 6 months working in the NT and a stint as a producer for the bulletin in 2023, I finished up with 9 News Darwin last Friday". "I’m incredibly proud of everything I have achieved in recent months, including covering politics, defence, and crime, presenting the weather live, and taking on the position of the Network’s national correspondent in January. "These past few months have tested my resilience and helped grow my skill set, as I often found myself VJing and editing (on my phone) social media reels, in addition to filing stories for national bulletins and articles for 9News.com" Wylie said the The Top End, "is an incredibly unique place, rich with many amazing stories, surroundings and people, and now holds a very special place in my heart."  She said while the

India TV Speed News hosted its latest edition of ‘Wellness Weekend’, featuring leading medical professionals discussing key health issues to promote better lifestyles among viewers. Health experts including Dr. Dheeraj Dubey, Prof. Prashant Kumar Patra, and Dr. Sameer Bhati spoke on the importance of balanced diets, sleep, and exercise. Dr. Bhati flagged growing sleep deprivation among the youth as a major concern. Dr. Ashok Seth noted a 50 per cent rise in heart attacks over 15 years and advised 200 minutes of brisk walking per week to reduce risk. Dr. Balbir Singh addressed common misconceptions about angioplasty and bypass surgery, while Dr. Ambrish Mithal recommended annual blood sugar tests from the age of 25. Air quality and respiratory health were also in focus, with Dr. Gopichand Khilnani warning against long-term steroid use and the worsening impact of pollution. India TV Managing Director Ritu Dhawan said, “Our aim is to use this platform to inspire people to tak