Five top tips on packaging hard-to-sell stories for the media

Communication professionals working for NGOs can have a pretty tough gig, especially when it comes to getting the issues which their organisation represents covered in the media. Last week at Deakin’s Melbourne City Centre a […]

Aisha Kellaway October 13, 2014 0

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Shoot better video with your smartphone

If you own a smartphone, you carry a video recording studio around in your pocket. Here are some tips to get the most from it. SHOOTING video with your smartphone is pretty easy. Shooting great […]

Ross Monaghan December 1, 2013 0

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Science communicators share their proofreading tips

With help from fellow members of the professional body Australian Science Communicators, Dr Ian McDonald shares some tips for proofreading your writing. Follow Ian on Twitter: @ianmcd85 I’m sure I am not the only one […]

Ross Monaghan November 6, 2013 0

Career advice

Why you need an ePortfolio, and how to build one

Whether you want to be Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber or Katy Perry’s publicist, work for a fashion house, airline or resort or become a PR practitioner for a large organisation or consulting firm, you’re going […]

Ross Monaghan November 5, 2013 1

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Reputations are on the line, on and off the field

Tweet Deakin University student Sarah Chand investigates social media, sport and reputation. Follow Sarah on Twitter @SarahChand2 WHILST social media might be great at building your public profile, it also has the potential to cause […]

Ross Monaghan October 21, 2013 0

Journalism Student Podcasts

Call for foreign aid increase

LAST May 1,000 young people from all over Australia gathered in Canberra to call on the government to increase foreign aid to 0.7 percent of gross national income. As part of the “Make Poverty History […]

Ross Monaghan September 23, 2010 0

Journalism Podcasts

Brave new world for ABC's 24-hour news service

NEWS addicts around Australia will be rubbing their hands in glee because this week sees the launch of the new ABC News 24 television channel. The station’s output will be available on ‘Freeview’ digital TV […]

Ross Monaghan July 20, 2010 0

Journalism Student Podcasts

Style Counsel and the world of fashion PR

By Lauren Garnet and Chloe Partikas DEAKIN University students were treated to a night of fashion and style at TheMediaPod’s September dinner on Monday 14. It was one of the most successful dinners so far, […]

Ross Monaghan September 29, 2009 0

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Students aren't horsing around with "The Colts" video

MEDIA and Communication students David Zaffina, James Boyd (both Deakin University) and Daniel Mallia (Swinburne) produce a fortnightly AFL comedy series called ‘The Colts’ for www.footyheads.com.au. The series follows the ups and downs of a […]

Ross Monaghan August 30, 2009 0

Journalism Student Podcasts

Victoria's Assisted Reproductive Treatment Bill

HAVING a child is a major part of most people’s lives, but for gay and lesbian couples it can often be difficult. Victoria’s Assisted Reproductive Treatment Bill has the power to change gay and lesbian […]

Ross Monaghan April 16, 2009 0