“I think there’s an opportunity to leverage the experience that I’ve had working for companies such as Apple and Amazon to help all kinds of businesses, whether they be startups or more mature businesses, to help craft their narrative,” Craig told Influencing. He said one of his primary objectives for A Signature Story is to help Australian businesses succeed internationally. “My ideal goal is to help Australian businesses to do better on the world stage, by having a story that resonates with people globally.  Craig said he was partly motivated to hang up his own shingle after publishing an article in the Harvard Business Review called What I Learned from 10 Years of Doing PR for Apple. “I was sitting on that for a few years and I know there’s great interest in how to tell an Apple-like story - lots of companies wanted to learn how to story tell like Apple and I’m uniquely positioned to do that having worked for Apple globally.” Encouraged by the success of hi

Arvind Kejriwal's sudden decision to resign as Chief Minister of Delhi has sent political waves across the city. In a move tied to the excise policy scandal, Kejriwal's exit has left a leadership vacuum, soon to be filled by Atishi Marlena. This development has been covered extensively across major publications, each highlighting different angles of the unfolding political drama. According to Gayathri Mani of The Indian Express, Atishi has been a staunch Kejriwal loyalist, stating that her sole focus is to bring Kejriwal back as CM. This sentiment resonates throughout her public appearances, as she acknowledges her rise as a temporary situation, dedicating her efforts to clearing the AAP supremo's name. The Hindu focused on Kejriwal’s resignation amid the excise policy investigation, explaining how the AAP leader felt stepping down would allow him to take his “agnipariksha” and demonstrate his commitment to transparency. The excise policy case is the crux of the resignation

Stand-up comedian Aditya Gautam is bringing a new podcast, Comedy Karma, to SBS, where he will engage in conversations with some of the funniest South Asian comedians in Australia, according to an SBS media release. In Comedy Karma, Gautam explores the lives and careers of South Asian comedians, diving into the challenges and successes they've encountered in Australia's diverse cultural landscape. Originally from Delhi and now based in Melbourne, Gautam reflects on his journey to Australian citizenship, recognising the privilege he holds as a straight, middle-class man. The podcast will feature candid discussions about identity, culture, and comedy, with Gautam also encouraging his guests to speak about their experiences as minorities within a minority, including LGBTIQ+ South Asians. “These are the funniest South Asian comedians in Australia, taking you into the world of being a funny, brown person and everything about identity, culture, and comedy they have learned along the wa

Matt Heath has announced his departure from the Radio Hauraki breakfast show, which he co-hosted with Jeremy Wells for over a decade, to join Newstalk ZB Afternoons. The announcement, made on air this morning, has surprised many in the industry, according to Radio Info. Heath, known for his work as a writer, producer, actor, sports commentator, and frontman of the rock band Deja Voodoo, will be joining Tyler Adams, the Afternoons executive producer and senior reporter at Newstalk ZB. A spokesperson for Newstalk ZB expressed excitement about Heath’s move, stating, “They will complement our lineup and engage our loyal listeners.” Heath’s last day on Radio Hauraki will be Friday, October 4, and he is set to begin his new role at Newstalk ZB on Monday, October 7. Radio Hauraki is expected to announce a new co-host for Jeremy Wells soon.  

TNT Radio, an online news and talk station based on the Gold Coast, will cease operations this Friday, according to Radio Info. Launched in early 2022, the station produced around 320 audio and video podcasts weekly and conducted over 50,000 interviews. Despite its strong content, TNT Radio is reportedly shutting down due to financial challenges. CEO Mike Ryan emphasised the station’s commitment to high audio quality and production values featuring live broadcasts from around the globe, including Bulgaria, Morocco, London, the US, and Moscow. Maintaining the station’s mission to present the truth, Ryan stated: “TNT was brave enough to tell it as it is. We may have made mistakes, but we owned them. The world needs honesty, not fabricated stories.”  While TNT Radio will pause, for now, its content will remain accessible online.  

Mamamia has launched four new content categories at its 2025 Upfront event. According to an official company update, the new categories will focus on work, birth, divorce, and women’s health, expanding Mamamia’s mission to provide women with relevant and engaging content. Mamamia’s chief content officer Zara Curtis highlighted the company’s commitment to keeping pace with its audience. “Mamamia moves at the speed of women,” she said, emphasising how the platform continues to adapt its content to meet the evolving needs of its 7.5 million monthly users. Mamamia specialises in providing content that is both educational and entertaining, or “edu-tainment,” as Curtis described it. The new content areas will launch in 2025. In February, Mamamia will introduce 'Biz', a category dedicated to workplace productivity, ambition, and dynamics. Entrepreneur Michelle Battersby will host a podcast under this category, sharing insights and advice aimed at helping women succeed in t

The Register’s APAC editor Simon Sharwood may have hit 500 iterations of his popular ten-year-old On Call column but he reckons it can run for that long again and start bringing in his beer money into his retirement. “I've told my editor that he needs to allocate me some freelance budget for about the year 2034/2035,” Sharwood told Influencing. “That's a timeframe in which I think I might be on the cusp of retirement. And I'd really like to keep doing On Call and make it my beer money gig when I'm retired. If we can keep going with another 500 to get me to a retirement gig, that would be awesome.” Asked how he was feeling about hitting the 500 milestone, Sharwood said it was mostly gratitude. “We run about one in every two or three submissions. So getting to 500 means we've had somewhere between 1000 and 1500 people send us a submission and to trust us to use it as well.” “[There’s] absolute pride as well, to have something run for 10 years and to get to 500 of