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Huggy joins 96FM Perth for Afternoons and Drive

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Craig Huggins, better known as Huggy from Gold 104.3, has stepped into the Afternoons and Drive slot at Perth’s 96FM, replacing Russell Clarke, who had been in the role for nearly six years, Radio Info reported. Huggy shared his surprise at the move, saying, “I was told about the Perth gig last week, and I was a little shocked.” Joking about the logistical challenge, he added, “So now each morning I drive to Melbourne to start work at Gold 104.3 and drive home from 96FM Perth in the evenings! That’s a lot of kilometres each day!” After nearly two decades at Adelaide’s Cruise 1323, Huggy reflected on the transition, saying, “I’ve had the most fabulous 20+ years on Cruise 1323 and felt embraced by the SA listeners. Now I’m just a little further west.  

Steph Claire Smith opens up about ADHD in new LiSTNR miniseries

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Steph Claire Smith is diving into the realities of living with ADHD in 'It’s My ADHD,' an eight-episode LiSTNR miniseries launched by KICPOD.  The series, announced by SCA in a press release, is a personal and candid exploration of how ADHD shapes different aspects of life, from relationships and parenting to career challenges and late diagnosis, particularly among women. After first revealing her ADHD diagnosis on KICPOD in October, Steph takes the conversation further with expert guests, including psychologist Bec McWilliam, psychiatrist Dr Dianne Grocott, nutritionist Liv Morrison, journalist Matilda Boseley, relationship coach Megan Luscombe and media personality Em Rusciano. “This miniseries isn’t about ‘fixing’ ADHD – it’s about embracing it and learning how to navigate life with it. I hope it helps both those diagnosed and those who want to better understand ADHD,” said Steph. LiSTNR’s Sam Cavanagh praised her openness, calling the series a powerful and

Firstpost and ORF collaborate on global policy discussions

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Firstpost has partnered with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) to launch Firstpost Ideas Pod, a platform for discussions on climate change, geopolitics, economic inequality and foreign policy. The event will feature speakers including New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha, U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. Palki Sharma, managing editor of Firstpost, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Samir Saran and ORF to bring you front-row access to the conversations that matter most.” The initiative aligns with the Raisina Dialogue, India’s leading conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, hosted by ORF in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs.

India retains third spot in WARC Media 100 Rankings 2025

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The WARC Media 100 rankings for 2025 have been released, listing the world’s most awarded campaigns and companies in media. India has secured the third position for the second consecutive year, with 804.2 points. Compiled by WARC Creative, the annual rankings aggregate results from the most significant global and regional media awards of 2024. The three key trends this year include overcoming media fragmentation, the enduring impact of print formats and the effectiveness of consumer tech in solving real-world problems. Campaigns by brands like CeraVe, Barbie and Sprite demonstrated how distinctive brand elements such as colours, characters, and memes helped them maintain a strong presence across platforms. Print media proved its relevance through campaigns like L’Enfant Bleu’s children’s book and eBay’s partnership with Vogue, which effectively targeted niche audiences. Consumer tech also played a crucial role, with initiatives like Nosotras Women Connecting’s WhatsApp-

Ad Council orders ET Now to withdraw misleading budget coverage leadership claim

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The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has instructed ET Now to retract its advertisement that claimed leadership in Budget news coverage, according to MediaNews4U. After a review by ASCI’s Fast Track Complaints Panel (FTCP), the ad was found to be misleading and in violation of ASCI’s guidelines. The email advertisement from ET Now featured the headline, “Leading the Views through the Budget News! India reaffirms faith in the true leader.” The FTCP noted that the advertisement prominently displayed the ‘Budget for Viksit Bharat’ logo, which could mislead viewers into thinking the leadership claim was specific to Budget coverage. The 15-week data supporting the leadership claim encompassed all types of programming and did not focus solely on Budget-related content. Since CNBC-TV18 had a higher viewership on Budget Day and throughout Budget Week, the FTCP determined that ET Now’s claim was misleading and could cause widespread viewer dissatisfaction. ASCI

Rana Yashwant launches new YouTube channel after ITV Network exit

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Senior journalist and former editor-in-chief of India News, Rana Yashwant, is launching a new lineup of YouTube shows following his departure from ITV Network. Starting March 19, his programmes will include The Tandoor Talks from Monday to Friday, Facts & Figures on Saturdays and an exclusive Sunday podcast featuring prominent personalities. With this venture, Yashwant aims to deliver in-depth analysis and engaging discussions to his audience.

2025 SAMSUNG IT JOURNALISM AWARDS: COVERAGE AWARDS UPDATE!

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We have an important update to yesterday's Coverage Awards announcement. We're pleased to add the following news outlets who join our list of Coverage Awards Nominations for the 2025 Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards. SuperJump (Gaming Coverage and Independent Coverage) Stevivor (Gaming Coverage and Independent Coverage) CyberUncut (Audio Program) ARN (News Coverage and Business Coverage) Australian Apple News (Independent Coverage)  A complete updated list follows - thank you again and congratulations to everyone that has entered. 2025 Coverage Nominations Best News Coverage 9news.com.au, ABC, ARN, Capital Brief, Communications Day, Digital Nation, Explosion Network, GadgetGuy, GamesHub, Gizmodo Australia, Information Age, InnovationAus, iTnews, Mi-3, Reviews.org, Safewise, The Age & SMH, The Australian Financial Review, The Conversation, WhistleOut Best Business Technology Coverage AdNews, ARN, Capital Brief, Communications Day, CRN, Digital Nation, Inf

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