September Edition

September Edition

In this edition...

  • Break free from the spell of vanity metrics in our latest blog post
  • Meet Meg Rayner, Head of Corporate Communications at GMHBA
  • Sign up for our next webinar and book your tickets to our upcoming events

...and more


Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Breaking the Spell of Vanity Metrics

Most people would have heard the story of Snow White and her wicked stepmother. A tale of a beautiful princess and a jealous stepmother fixated on being “the fairest of them all”.

Just like Snow White's wicked stepmother, many organisations can become too fixated on their own reflection and fall into the trap of vanity metrics. Searching for answers by constantly looking in the mirror can give us a false sense of success.?

Instead, asking "who's the most impactful of them all" can deliver the most meaningful, yet sometimes uncomfortable answers.?

In the context of an industry, a region, a competing landscape or a market, more often than not someone else is more successful, more impactful or more influential than we are. We can embrace those uncomfortable truths and learn from them (without the use of poisoned apples! ??).

Read more >>


Interview with Meg Rayner, Head of Corporate Communications at GMHBA

In this PR Profile interview, we dive into the life and career of Meg Rayner, Head of Corporate Communications at GMHBA.

What is your career background, and how did you get started?

I started my media career as a cadet reporter at the Ballarat Courier. I loved writing for a daily paper and was lucky enough to cover the entertainment round, interviewing lots of touring bands and going to festivals before moving on to the courts and police round. I moved back to Melbourne and worked at Channel 7 as an associate producer, then made the leap into corporate communications with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

I loved the pace of crisis comms, and when I took a role as Media Manager at Coles Group I had the opportunity to lead our national response to the needles in strawberry crisis, countless floods, fires and natural disasters, and of course Covid.

Read the full interview >>


Upcoming events

Join Nic and Cindy as they explore the critical importance of preparing your spokesperson to confidently represent your organisation in front of the media. In this power-packed Q&A, Nic and Cindy, will unveil the secrets to effective spokesperson preparation. Learn how to equip your spokesperson with the skills and confidence needed to excel in media engagements.

Register now >>


The ultimate event for PR professionals #MeetTheMedia is coming to Sydney and Melbourne in October. Don't miss your chance to gain a better understanding of the media cycle with the most skilled expert commentators in the media. Get $100 off your tickets exclusively via Medianet with promo code 'Medianet'.

Learn more and book your ticket >>


Do you need to refresh or advance your team's press release writing skills? Our accredited media trainer will teach you the essentials on how to craft the perfect media release, when and who to send it to, and how to ensure your press release gets the run it deserves.

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Save the date

Important upcoming dates relevant to you or your clients' PR strategies.?

  • September | Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Starlight Movie month, Save the Koala month, Dystonia Awareness month
  • 1 September | National Wattle Day
  • 3 September | Father's Day
  • 4 September | Women's Health Week (ends 10 Sep)
  • 8 September | R U OK? Day
  • 13 September | Colorfest Adelaide
  • 17 September | Australian Citizenship Day, Sydney Running Festival
  • 21 September | International Day of Peace
  • 30 September | AFL Grand Final

Medianet has unparalleled access to the events newsrooms are planning towards. Download the updated 2023 Media Events Calendar for more important upcoming dates.?

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