The Big Smoke Media Group

If you aren't getting any responses to your media pitches, your media kit probably needs some TLC. This week our in-house writer and media kit extraordinaire Deb Turney has eyes on what makes a kit that actually gets attention.

In the second part of our hiring deep dive, leaders share what they look for beyond qualifications that new hires can bring to the table. From cultural fit and storytelling ability, to passion for the brand, their approaches show that success often hinges on qualities that can’t be taught. Thank you, Lil Sekulov (Group Partnerships & Project Management - Marketing & Business Development at Brand Services), Josephine Turner (Operations Manager at Freycinet Experience Walk), Dr Floyd Gomes (General Practitioner, Managing Director and Founder at Atticus Health), Amadou D. (Founder and Director at Wuli Grooming), Helga Baxter (Director Financial Advisory at Count Adelaide).

Burnout can be a silent disruptor, often creeping in unnoticed until it’s too late. So, how can you recognise the early warning signs, in both yourself and your team, before it derails everything? We sourced some insights from our expert connections. From exhaustion to loss of motivation, our experts break down the warning signals and share actionable strategies to prevent burnout and maintain balance. Thank you, Alexis Ngunyi (Senior Program Officer of Monash University EDI), Veronica West (Head of Clinical Programs at We Lysn), and⚡️ Timothy Laycock (Director at TJL Consulting & Advisory).

When hiring new team members, it’s clear that qualifications are just the beginning. In part one of our two-part deep dive, we learn how leaders from industries ranging from tech to healthcare manage the tricky task of finding the right fit. Thank you, Geoff Augutis (Director at Queensland Computers), Dr Jack Jacoby (Executive Chairman at Jacoby Consulting Group), Grant Gamble (Senior Consultant at Grant Ian Gamble Business Consulting), Lauren Barber (MACN, CNS) (Founder and CEO at NeedleCalm Pty Ltd), Kate Wendt (Managing Director at Dragon Glass Lamination).

What’s the one thing these leaders refuse to complicate? From streamlined communication to a simple user interface, we asked business experts to share what they’ve kept intentionally simple – and why. Thank you, David Howe (Real Estate Advisor at Raine & Horne Lower North Shore), Alex Bodriagin (Founder and CEO at bookatestdrive.com.au), Gavin Thompson (Head of Investment at Australian Securities Limited), Francesca Dickson (Risk Management Consultant, Trainer and Fractional Risk Executive at Francesca Dickson Consulting), Florian Ehrbar (CEO at OnchainLabs), Paul James (Sales Director (Aus/NZ) at Timescapes).

We love working with the leadership team at Domain! We’re especially proud of arranging Angus Ferguson's appearance on the Mark Bouris podcast (An impressive 19k views in the first 12 days). The conversation is packed with valuable insights: https://lnkd.in/e68inBjd

Three big years The Big Smoke Media Group! Congratulations David Dahdah and thank you for your commitment to great content and happy clients!

Here’s a myth-busting reality check on business success. Is humour a key to thriving or just a distraction? Can throwing money at marketing guarantee growth? We asked a handful of business leaders to break down the myths they’ve encountered (like the idea that rapid scaling is essential), and reveal what truly drives their success. Thank you, Alicia Gonzalez (Founder, Head Coach & Fun Advocate at The Clown Institute ), Dr Indramohan Singh, PhD (Director at Eduprism Learning), Virginia Lawton (Creative Content Writer at The Virginia Lawton Freelance @ Performing Arts), Dr Shainal Nathoo (CEO at Outcome Health ), Jess Metzler (Head of Operations at Grant Help), Nick Panagiotou (Director of Sales and Marketing at Salon Cosmetics Australia).

Derryn Hinch reflects on his relationship with the legendary George Negus for The Big Smoke today. Vale George Negus, an Aussie legend. https://lnkd.in/e2DGXUVf

While everyone else is jumping on the latest industry trends, these experts have chosen to go against the grain. As trends come and go, these leaders are breaking down the buzz – AI hype, hustle culture, virtual consulting – and here they explain why jumping on the latest industry bandwagon isn’t always the smartest move. Thank you, Antony D. (Video Producer, Director, and Editor at Raw Mint), Craig Ford (Head Unicorn – Co-Founder and Executive Director at Cyber Unicorns), Meg McCarroll (Pyke) (Founder and Coach at New Chapter Coaching), Anita Zazula (Customer Service Manager at The Evic Group), Ryan Hollis (Director at everfocus), Biren Poriya (Founder of Expertiqo).