With the first flag referendum just weeks away, Dallas Gurney from NZME. asked us to content produce a 24-hour broadcast all about the flag. It was a cross-platform broadcast event utilising Newstalk ZB, the New Zealand Herald and iHeart Radio among other NZME. brands. We were responsible for producing content and directing the talent. The Read more about The Flag Summit[…]

Last year, as we promoted Media Prayer Day among churches, we interviewed Kevin Milne. When asked about the challenges facing New Zealand journalists, he shared an insightful perspective on the changing world of news-gathering. “The role of journalists has been under-rated a lot in the last 30-40 years. Newsrooms have become much, much smaller because companies can’t Read more about Kevin Milne: The role of journalists has been under-rated[…]

Being a member of the “Grand Jury” for the NY Festivals isn’t as grand as it might sound… I was asked to be a jury member following the success of our time-traveling Christmas special, Newstalk BC. I was supremely flattered. My hopes soared at the possibilities of all the perks I might enjoy. Would they fly Read more about Being on the Grand Jury for the New York Festivals Radio Awards[…]

It was wild. I was wearing a new suit, standing in a fancy penthouse venue in downtown Manhattan looking out at a room full of radio royalty from around the globe… I held one of four weighty trophies in my hand, as I heard myself beginning my acceptance speech  “I’d like to thank Dallas Gurney for Read more about The New York Festivals World’s Best Radio Programs[…]