First there was the Grand Prix. Next came the reported $500m bid for cricket rights, then Ten secured the 2014 winter Olympics. So, can sport save the ailing network? In a feature that first appeared in Encore, Nic Christensen investigates.
The television sports rights bidding process is a bit like a game of poker.
Check, fold or bet. Those were the options for the Ten Network last week when it had to finalise its bid for the cricket rights.
It was immediately clear that Australia was about to meet an interesting marketer, one who blogged and tweeted and thanks to his time at Dell in the US was digitally savvy. Even two years ago, that was a big deal. The fact that he also had a stint in public relations gave him an absolutely intriguing background before he even arrived.
This week Mumbrella’s Nic Christensen, who began his career four years ago, gave the keynote address to would-be journalists at the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance’s Student Day. This is an edited version of his speech.
Good afternoon, I can remember distinctly the last time I was in this room.
It was 2009 and I was sitting where you are. I’d come to this event, a friend and myself — from memory we sat up the back — and I can remember at the time wondering if I’d ever get a job as a journalist.
It was only four years ago and then as now getting a job was ultra competitive but I’m not sure there was quite as much media ‘doom and gloom’ as there is now…
In this guest post, News Limited’s group editorial director Campbell Reid responds to the views of ninemsn’s Hal Crawford that the company’s push into metered paywalls is about data rather than dollars.
Cosmo’s Kate Leaver tells us how to bluff it in her job in a feature that first appeared in Encore.
What do you do, as a features editor?
Really, play with words and ideas all day. At any one time, we’re working across three issues of the mag – getting one on its way to the printers, pooling all the words together for another, and planning the issue after that. It’s busy but it’s a pretty magnificent process.
I run a medium-sized agency that is doing pretty well. As the leader, I am finding my workload just seems to go up and up. I am struggling to stay motivated and particularly to tackle the bigger and tougher challenges I have to face every day. How do I keep up the energy when there just seems so much to do? How do you do it?
Productive, successful executives are those able to consistently tackle difficult and big challenges. It’s a constant struggle for me so I know how you feel. How do the successful leaders do it?
Brett Clegg, group director – business media, Fairfax Media, in a Q&A that first appeared in Encore, on the journo who refuses to work with him – his wife.
Who is the most powerful person in Australian media and why?
Hard to go past Rupert Murdoch. He controls the single largest and most diverse portfolio and is intent on leveraging its scale (and, of course, influence). He’s an innovator and his will to win is obvious to all.
Anyone can throw up a tent in a high-traffic area and harass the general public, but what does it take to pull off an effective experiential event? In a piece that first appeared in Encore, Matt Smith investigates.
A television commercial can easily be muted and ignored, but try ignoring a purring, squirming cat in your arms. That was the experience awaiting passers by in Sydney’s Martin Place in October last year when Mars Petcare built Whiskas Kitten Palace.
In this guest post, ninemsn’s editor in chief Hal Crawford argues Fairfax Media and News Limited’s new paywalls won’t draw much revenue, but will generate data. And they’re late to the data party.
When I first learned that ninemsn’s major digital competitors Fairfax and News Ltd were going to introduce paywalls across their mainstream properties, I was excited.
Every obstacle thrown in the way of their audiences is an opportunity. People hate friction and anything that makes life difficult on a rival site is a chance to get them on yours.
With scores of redundancies in 2012 and a mass exodus of experienced journos, is this the worst time to be a journalist? In a feature that first appeared in Encore, Nic Christensen asks the question.
In June last year a tsunami of redundancies began to sweep across Australia’s media landscape. They came in a series of waves and in the 12 months that followed, an estimated 1,200 journalists departed the mainstream media.
As the advertising and marketing industry struggles to address the issue of rocketing rates of staff churn in their businesses, Slingshot CEO Simon Rutherford argues that today’s ‘conscious leaders’ should be more focussed on creating ‘staff wellness’ in order to deliver high performing teams and healthy profits.
A conscious leader believes the business has a greater responsibility towards the community it operates in. To ensure sustainable long-term profits, people must come first. Awareness, trust, authenticity, transparency, 100% responsibility, connection, compassion, and love: these are the tools of the conscious leader.
Advertising suits have a thankless job that is currently being eroded by the changing industry says Naren Sanghrajka in a piece that first appeared in Encore.
Not in my wildest, craziest nightmares would I ever have thought I’d say this. But I’m going to. Being a bean counter is far more appealing than starting as a suit in advertising. There it is. I said it. I actually said those words.
Each fortnight, Adam Ferrier poses a question to the industry. This week, he asks about the future of the creative.
Who or what is a creative? It’s an old thought, but as I continue on my merry journey in advertising I wonder if there is a role for a ‘creative’ and if there is, what that role is?
In the world of film and TV there is not a ‘creative’. There is a director, a writer, a producer, a DOP and so on. From this mix the creativity happens. But no-one is charged with being ‘the creative’.
The argument that Australian audiences only embrace local films once they’ve picked up a gong at an international festival is inherently flawed says Lee Zachariah in a piece that first appeared in Encore.
As much as we like to pretend that we collectively fulfil the world’s need for a country comprised entirely of laid-back, mellow beach dwellers, we do seem to get disproportionately excited when someone else mentions us. Our cool exterior drops away as our local news bulletins breathlessly report that CNN or the BBC or really anyone in one of the ‘real countries’ acknowledged our existence.
We feel detached from the world, and therefore crave its validation.
You may have noticed that not much went up on Mumbrella over the last couple of hours.
That’s because I’ve been reading the judge’s findings in Paul Fishlock’s case against The Campaign Palace.
I’d always known that agencyland can be a brutal place. But the picture of the cynical, ego-driven, unsentimental world that comes through in the findings of Justice John Sacker is something else. I recommend you take the time to read it yourself.
The reputation of Young & Rubicam’s global creative director Tony Granger certainly takes a battering in my view. The word “bully” is a hard one to come back from.
And former Campaign Palace CEO Mark Mackay comes across as someone you might think twice about either hiring or working for, based on the evidence presented. The judge calls him contemptuous of both Granger and Fishlock.
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Become a copywriter. Learn at home (or work) at your own pace. You’ll have a practising copywriter as your personal tutor, and you can phone a Course Advisor if you need help. Plus, you get a professional mentor to help you set up your copywriting business once you’ve completed the course.
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Type of business: Copywriting
Brass Razoo Group offers B2B content creation, technical copywriting, white paper authoring, website content and collateral and newsletter production services. We believe that if you can’t articulate a value proposition that resonates with “C-Level” decision makers you have failed in executing your brief.
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Type of business: Copywriting
Briony KiddFreelance writer specialising in arts & film Editing/proofreadingOnline presence/websites/social mediaAudio transcription/post-production scripts Passionate freelance writer with an interest in film, the arts and social trends. Experienced and reliable editor and proofreader. Quick turnaround services available.Please contact me to discuss your requirements… No job too small or too large! Contributor to websites such as ABC [...]
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Type of business: Copywriting
Broadway Creative is a boutique communications consultancy focused on provides strategic and creative content. Broadway Creative provides copywriting and editing services to both the consumer and business market on a project or ongoing retainer basis.
Listing last updated October 16, 2012 |
Type of business: Copywriting
You’re flat out like a lizard drinking … I’d like to offer a few words to make life easier. Writing is passion. Client demands and strict deadlines are pragmatic. My background is in PR, so I understand the business of business. I deliver credible, creative, punchy words that elicit a second glance. I write about [...]
Listing last updated January 29, 2013 |
Type of business: Copywriting
At Copy&Co. we have an insatiable appetite for creating outstanding copy that demonstrates how powerful writing can be when applied with heart, brains and keyboard-tapping brawn.Working closely with branding, digital and advertising agencies, Copy&Co. produces engaging short and long copy that people actually want to read and online content that keeps audiences glued rather than [...]
Listing last updated September 29, 2012 |
Type of business: Copywriting
Hi! I’m Charles Cuninghame, an experienced freelance copywriter. I help my clients communicate more effectively, improve their images, and increase their sales with high quality copywriting.
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Type of business: Copywriting
If you’ve got a website but no words to fill it, we can help. Dot Com Words is a copywriting agency specialising in writing websites. We produce all kinds of web content and write blogs too. We can help with SEO content, keywords and other tricks to improve your google ranking. If your site is [...]
Listing last updated January 25, 2013 |
Type of business: Copywriting
Trevor is an award winning and versatile Writer (copy & script) and Project Manager having worked across a broad spectrum of industries including: retail, IT, telecommunications, travel, corporate recruitment, entertainment, financial, legal, healthcare, FMCG and NFP. In addition to managing his own clients he works on a freelance / contract basis for advertising agencies, design [...]
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Type of business: Copywriting
Element Copywriting is a team of professional copywriters with over 10 years experience in producing captivating copy. We have offices in the UK & Australia. What makes us different? With us it’s personal. We have an incredible team of experienced writers and will always match the writers individual experience and background with your company’s content [...]
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Type of business: Copywriting
Freelance writer with specialising in lifestyle, fashion, beauty, art and design. Experience across all areas including website content, blogging, social media, short and long copy (press releases, articles, advertorial and creative wrting).
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Type of business: Copywriting
Express Editors is an editorial consultancy that provides expert writing and editing of brochures, case studies, annual reports, articles, speeches, thought leadership material and lots more for blue-chip corporate, government and not-for-profit clients. It is run by two outstanding writers and editors, Tony Spencer-Smith and Linda Vergnani. Both have a strong background in journalism. Tony [...]
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Type of business: Copywriting
Need a copywriter to nail your message? Look no further. A natural communicator and wordsmith, I am a Sydney-based Copywriter, specialising in highly engaging and cleverly crafted copy. With a long track-record in copywriting for brochures, websites, magazines, advertisements, case studies, presentations, emails, blogs, letters and newsletters – I deliver copy that achieves business results. [...]
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Type of business: Copywriting
Infodec Communications is an experienced copywriting, communications, public relations and research company. We get measurable results for clients that include Government departments, corporations and SME’s.
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Type of business: Copywriting
Hello! I’m an award-winning SEO and advertising copywriter with over 18 years’ experience. I’m also a well-respected SEO consultant, information architect, strategist, hula hooper and CremeEgg-lover based in Sydney, Australia.
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Type of business: Copywriting
At KISS Freelance, we want to let you focus on doing what you do best – running your business.Visit our website to learn more about our Copywriting Services, see examples of our work and hear what our clients have to say. The difference between KISS Freelance and other companies is clear: what we do is [...]
Listing last updated April 11, 2013 |
Type of business: Copywriting
Can’t find the words? Need an idea fast? Melbourne-based, Marg Davey has been producing compelling ideas and copy for over 25 years. She works on or off site for agencies large and small, graphic design studios and clients direct. Marg offers creative brand development, advertising strategies, value propositions, positioning statements, concepts and copywriting: broadcast and [...]
Listing last updated January 16, 2013 |
Type of business: Copywriting
October Grey Media has built a solid reputation on its diverse range of services and reliability. The company is all about communicating intelligent messages effectively and persuasively.The company has achieved excellent results for clients who are happy to provide testimonials – proof OGM is a leader in the field of copywriting and editing. OGM’s ethos is [...]
Listing last updated May 27, 2011 |
Type of business: Copywriting
We help organisations determine the best way to communicate with their audiences/customers; and write the copy that will best connect with them. We partner with creative agencies and design consultants and provide copy for online and print tools. Our strengths lie in social media, website content, blog articles, print and online news articles, press releases, [...]
Listing last updated January 24, 2013 |
Type of business: Copywriting
The Writing Den. Where the words are succinct, the ad copy creative and someone else makes you sound remarkable.Step into The Writing Den and let us help define your tone of voice, communicate your message and put in place the right words for your business, online environment or ad campaign.Why? Because you’ll love our work.
Listing last updated August 31, 2012 |
Type of business: Copywriting
Well Worded is Sydney-based freelance copywriter Steve Krinks. With over 15 years experience in senior marketing roles with leading consumer electronics and telco brands, Steve understands technology and how to communicate it to consumer and trade audiences.Well Worded writes compelling SEO web copy as well as copywriting for brochures, newsletters, advertising, direct marketing and business [...]
Listing last updated September 8, 2010 |
Type of business: Copywriting
Words for Websites is a specialist copywriting service for Australian small businesses looking to boost their online presence. SEO smart, fast, accurate and business savvy, Words for Websites represents amazing value for money.
Listing last updated October 4, 2012 |
Type of business: Copywriting