Maximising the Media

Anthony Frangi

Anthony Frangi is Managing Director and Founder of Pop Up Radio Australia. He's also a Senior Media and Communications strategist with more than 30 years' experience in media management, programming, journalism and communication. 

Anthony was General Manager and Content Director for the Fairfax Radio Network in Brisbane between 2012 and 2015 and a Content Director, broadcaster and trainer for the ABC between 1988 and 2008. From 2009 to 2012 Anthony worked at The University of Queensland as a Senior Lecturer and Program Director for the School of Journalism and Communication. He created the first 24/7 online radio station for UQ and co-ordinated World Press Freedom Day Radio for UNESCO in 2010. Anthony continues his work at UQ today in teaching, research and programming and at the ABC in Queensland. 

Anthony is author of two books, 'Radio Toolbox - A guide to getting started in radio in the digital age', published by AIBD in 2010 and Palgrave Macmillan in 2012, and 'So you want Media Coverage', published by UQP in 2002. His next publication titled "Business Presentations" is due for release in mid 2017. Anthony is highly regarded in the private and public sector as a speaker and trainer in media, communications and personal development. In December 2015, Anthony was invited to speak at the UN Regional Workshop on Social Media & Disaster Risk Management in South Korea.  His dedication to helping the community has earned Anthony state and national media awards, including the coveted Queensland Tourism Award for Radio.

LinkedIn | Twitter: @frangiman @popupradioAU

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Olivia Maragna

Olivia Maragna is one of Australia’s most respected and independent financial experts. She was featured on Channel Nine in the headline story of the Federal Budget with Ross Greenwood and Laurie Oakes and was invited by the ABC’s 7.30 Report as a panel expert leading up to the last Federal Election.

Olivia has been recognised as a driving force in the finance industry and has been named one of the top 10 most financial influencers in Australia, sharing the list with the likes of David Koch, Ross Greenwood, Alan Kohler and Mark Bouris.

In 2003, she co-founded Aspire Retire, one of the industry's highest award winning financial advisory firms, servicing clients Australia wide.

Olivia has made a habit of breaking through barriers and has been presented with a Hall of Fame Award for Business Achievement, awarded the Australian Financial Review’s Top 10 Emerging Leaders for 2014, the WIFS 2013 Financial Planner of the Year and the 2012 AFA Adviser of the Year, the youngest and first female to ever win the award. 

In a career punctuated with Australian ‘firsts’ and major business awards including the Young Business Woman of the Year, MYOB Business of the Year and the AFA Australian Female Excellence Award, Olivia has always been driven by making a difference to everyone she encounters.

In recognition of her business achievements and community involvement, Olivia has been chosen as one of eighteen of Australia’s most inspiring female leaders in the Leadership in Focus Forum and represented Australia in a Global Forum in Switzerland. 

Olivia currently serves as a judge for the Telstra Business Awards, is the finance columnist for Fairfax Media Publications, has a money segment on ABC radio and appears on Channel Nine talking money.

Olivia has been featured on the front cover of six National magazines and has been published/featured in hundreds of articles in mainstream media across TV, print and radio.

LinkedIn | Twitter:  @oliviamaragna @aspireretire

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aspireretire.com.au

Randal Killip

Randal Killip is the Marketing Director at Media Stable – a vetted online directory of Australian Experts from all industries, sectors and backgrounds. It is a source of content, ideas, opinions and commentary for all media across radio, television, newspaper and online. He has over 15 years’ experience working as a senior manager at several leading media intelligence providers including Rehame Media Monitoring Services, Cubit Media Research, and currently as Marketing Director for Media Stable.

Through his career he has provided communications and marketing advice to some of Australia’s largest firms, government departments, agencies and leading commentators, assisting them in cross-channelling their external marketing across all mediums, from traditional to the new media. A leading authority in the measurement and delivery of communications and messaging, Randal provides unique insights in how business, organisations and governments can cut through the noise and reach their target audience.

LinkedIn | Twitter:  @randal0k @Media_Stable

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Panel Facilitator: Megan Walker

Megan Walker is the Director of Market Savvy, a Brisbane marketing consultancy that works with businesses, health practices and not for profits to drive growth and profits. Megan has over 20 years marketing experience and is degree qualified in the areas of business, communications, corporate writing and marketing (Master Business Marketing). She is a Certified Practising Marketer as recognised by the Australian Marketing Institute and is a Certified Hubspot Partner. Megan’s marketing approach is practical with an emphasis on identifying the right target audiences for each client and attracting and adding value to those audiences to achieve sustainable reach and returns. She is also passionate about elevating the status of marketing, eliminating gimmicks, negativity and wasted resources.

Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter: @MarketSavvyBris

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