The telecom battle between Airtel and Jio is back with both firms inking a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to market the broadband and internet satellite devices of the American company within a span of a few hours. Hot off the Press The morning papers, and digitial platforms, broke the story of Airtel gaining a significant edge in the domestic telecom market by striking an agreement with Elon Musk’s while also using the latter’s network to supplement its coverage across the country. Work on the partnership will, however, start only after Starlink – which is awaiting official approval – gets a go-ahead from the security establishment, even as govt works out pricing and other modalities to accord satellite spectrum to satcom companies on an administrative basis, wrote Pankaj Doval for The Times of India. According to industry experts, the reason behind Airtel and SpaceX’s partnership is so that the former can offer consumer satellite services in the country, as its own s

Perth radio veteran Anne-Marie Coupe has been appointed agency sales director at 6iX and the Capital Radio Network, bringing over 15 years of experience in account management across radio announcing and sales, Radio Today reported. Known for her strategic and creative approach, Coupe is eager to collaborate with agencies in Perth. “I’m thrilled to be part of 6iX. It’s a fabulous team with a loyal, engaged audience. I’m excited to return to Perth radio and reconnect with colleagues and clients,” she said. 6iX General Manager Simon Rosaman praised Coupe’s expertise and industry knowledge, confident that her leadership will strengthen the station’s market presence. “Her dedication will be evident to agencies across Perth, and we look forward to her continued success.”  

  Triple M has let go of Michael Andersen, its longtime imaging director, ending a nearly three-decade tenure that saw him shape the station’s signature sound and earn 22 ACRA awards. Andersen, who crafted the station’s promos, sweepers, jingles and sketches, was informed of his redundancy in a brief 13-minute Zoom call. His departure comes amid a series of layoffs at the network. Reflecting on the decision, Andersen took to LinkedIn to express his disappointment with how it was handled, saying, “I honestly don’t think there’s ever been anyone in the network that’s more loyal than me.” Despite concerns about job security in recent months, he believed his contributions made his position secure. Since joining Triple M in 1995, Andersen became an integral part of the station’s evolution. When the network shifted toward sports in 2009, he adapted by creating jingles for The Grill Team, sometimes producing new ones every 15 minutes just to entertain the crew. Looking

  Women in Media Victoria is set to host a panel discussion on the trials and tribulations of being a freelance journalist.  Moderator for the April 3 event, which will be held at Social Status in South Melbourne, will be freelance journalist Susan Horsburgh.  The panel will feature travel writer Carrie Hutchinson, journalist Marisa Wikramanayake, freelance writer and podcaster Maggie Zhou, and freelancer Fernanda Fain-Binda.  The event will start at 5.30pm and go on to 8.30pm. You can register for free tickets by emailing victoria@womeninmedia.com.au  

  Capital Brief has launched its new opinion vertical called Ideas, marking the publication's first foray into featuring a potentially varied and broad selection of external contributors giving their opinions and insights.  Led by Ideas Editor James Hennessy, the initiative aims to deliver a deeper, more thoughtful analysis of Australia's new economy.  Hennessy spoke to Influencing about the vision for Ideas, emphasising its focus on providing "actionable intelligence" to Capital Brief's subscription audience.  The vertical will cover core areas including technology, finance, law, and politics, while remaining open to any topics relevant to the Australian business context.  "We want to set ourselves apart from other opinion verticals in the market by encouraging content that's a little bit deeper, a little bit longer, and a little bit more thoughtful," Hennessy explained.  The platform targets a sophisticated subscriber base seeking insights beyond traditional reporting.