Twitter round-up: CES
By Elliott Richardson in Media News on Friday, 15th January 2021 at 3:09pm
It seemed some companies were taking care of journos on the caffeine front as Leigh Stark mentioned he'd been gifted caffeine ladened drinks and snacks. He also posted a timely reminder that pitching content unrelated to CES probably isn't the best idea.
Some journalists though enjoyed being able to cover the event from home, safe from the COVID plagued United States.
Meanwhile Adam Turner had to find a substitute for his usual American BBQ joint.
PRs: if you're sending press releases this week that don't have to do with #CES2021, follow them up next week or just wait until next week to send. They're just going to get lost in the pile, folks.
— Leigh :) Stark (@Leighlo) January 12, 2021
The #CES from home diet. It's not healthy, but it is very caffeinated. Thanks to Uber for sending gummies keeping me awake. pic.twitter.com/W88oMxkKdz
— Leigh :) Stark (@Leighlo) January 13, 2021
GADGETS GALORE AT CES: A medically graded sensor that claims to detect the signs and symptoms of an early COVID-19 infection is among gadgets revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show. Here are 10 https://t.co/ifc6js1mBM #CES2021 pic.twitter.com/jPUfxX8bV7
— Chris Griffith (@chris_griffith) January 11, 2021
Covid somehow made all the weird tech announcements from CES even weirder.
— Josh Taylor (@joshgnosis) January 13, 2021
Like QR codes? Have all the QR codes in the world.
Even your face mask should be hooked up to the internet!
Carry a UV disinfectant wand everywhere! pic.twitter.com/Wc8Cv95cE6
Swapping out my morning doom scroll for CES scrolling has been a pleasant change of pace. I much prefer my what the fucks directed at pod-based ice cream machines and robot wine butlers
— Alex Choros (@a_choros) January 11, 2021
âThis year will be a very poor substitution. And thatâs not a reflection on the organizers. Itâs very difficult to replicate something thatâs so experiential.â The world's biggest tech trade show, CES, goes virtual. https://t.co/5whJWAXVy1
— Paul Wallbank (@paulwallbank) January 11, 2021
About to livestream CES, right from my very own living room ð¥Driverless cars, smart bathtubs... It's all happening!
— Claire Reilly (@reillystyley) January 11, 2021
Join me, @jeffbakalar and @GebAndrew in a few minutes from 8.55am PT!https://t.co/sMAR4hNk25 pic.twitter.com/GR2BCkWa6k
Missing out on CES this year, so getting my southern American BBQ fix at @RedGumBBQ pic.twitter.com/LfZJnyvhfZ
— Adam Turner (@adam_turner) January 6, 2021
keen to get back to Vegas but love the ability to keep up with the news and still be with my family and safe from COVID.
— Geoff Quattromani (@GQuattromani) January 13, 2021
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Kumarawansa starts with SBS News
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Monday, 08th March 2021 at 3:31pm
Hashela Kumarawansa has kicked off her new role with SBS News in Melbourne.
She made the announcement by Tweeting a pic of her with a mic that had an SBS News block attached.
Kumarawansa came to Melbourne after over a year in Ballarat covering news for WIN TV.
Follow Kumawaransa on Twitter @Hashela_.
Armytage leaves Sunrise
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Monday, 08th March 2021 at 2:30pm
Samantha Armytage is vacating her co-hosting spot at Channel Seven breakfast show Sunrise.
She said in today’s episode that personal crises over the past few months brought her to this decision. She had been with the show for eight years.
“I have always been very brave and fearless in my life and my career and this decision is no different… I go out of this job at a time of my own choosing and on top of the ratings, which not many people on television can say they do,” Armytage stated.
The Sydney Morning Herald hinted, though, that the move came as a result of network tensions building up for a year, ranging from Armytage’s behavior towards criticism and almost no off-set communications between Sunrise’s presenters.
Her final broadcast will be on 11 March.
She remains under contract with Seven for the remainder of 2021 and no date has been set for her return, however it has been confirmed she won’t be returning to her co-hosting pos
Langenberg joins ABC Hobart
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Monday, 08th March 2021 at 1:23pm
Adam Langenberg is now at the Hobart studios of national broadcaster ABC.
He made the journey to Tasmania after over a year in Ottawa, Canada, where he worked freelance for the Ottawa Business Journal and later as full-time reporter for the Hill Times’ The Wire Report telco industry section.
Follow Langenberg on Twitter @AdamLangenberg.
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Sexton to lead Rail Express
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Friday, 05th March 2021 at 3:53pm
Trains industry publication Rail Express has welcomed David Sexton as its new editor.
He came over from the Daily Cargo News, where he turned over his editor spot to Ian Ackerman.
Follow Sexton on LinkedIn.
SEN 1620 Gold Coast to cover live events
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Friday, 05th March 2021 at 3:28pm
Gold Coast station SEN1620 is preparing live coverage of sporting events.
The Sports Entertainment Network revealed that the station is rebranding under a new logo (pictured) and will feature home matches of AFL team Gold Coast Suns and NRL team Gold Coast Titans. A show called Maroons Radio will feature the State of Origin.
For the programming lineup, Breakfast with Pat and Heals stays on the 6:30AM-8:30AM timeslot, local primetime show Sportsday with Gary Belcher and Scott Sattler has been expanded to two hours.
The station will also retain Wednesday/Saturday afternoon show Trackside and Andrew Bensley’s self-titled show Bensley, as will The Driver’s Seat with Steve Johnson and Matt McKeldon.
New shows for SEN Gold Coast include Mornings with Matt White at 10AM-12 noon every Monday to Thursday, Morning Glory with Matty Johns every 9AM on Fridays, Gerard Whateley’s lunch hour show, and Drive with Joel and Fletch.
“SEN has long had a strong listener b
Industry Update welcomes new editor
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Friday, 05th March 2021 at 3:21pm
Manufacturing trades publication Industry Update has tapped Barry O’Hagan as its new editor.
He came aboard after finishing up communications work at IBM ANZ. His editorial experience was from editor roles in some trade and lifestyle titles and deputy chief sub-editor for a South African daily newspaper.
O’Hagan’s selection came out of a need for new leadership following Laurence Marchini’s retirement a year ago.
“It is essential that market leading publications such as Industry Update continue to grow, and we achieve that growth by new people and fresh ideas,” said Industry Update owner/publisher Scott Filby.
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