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Broadsheet is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bates as its new commercial director. Paul commenced at Broadsheet last week, reporting to managing director Sian Whitaker. Paul joins Broadsheet from Cartology (Woolworths Group), where he was the general manager of agency and client partnerships. Prior to that, he held senior positions at REA Group, Yahoo7, and Fairfax Media. Paul’s experience is formidable – he brings over 25 years of experience in advertising, media, and cross-platform to the publication, with leadership roles in sales, account management, operations, and business development. As part of Broadsheet’s executive leadership team, Paul will play a crucial role in delivering on the business’s multi-year strategic plan. He’ll be responsible for shaping and executing Broadsheet’s commercial strategy, ensuring the continued growth of the business. Paul will lead the Sales, Studio, Design and Audience teams, spearheading initiatives to secure new business opportunities, expand the client base and build new revenue streams. Sian said: “I am thrilled to welcome Paul to the team. Paul’s arrival comes at a pivotal time for Broadsheet as we continue to innovate and grow our business. With his strong experience and ability to lead high-performing teams, Paul is the perfect fit to help us take Broadsheet to the next level. I can’t wait to see the impact he will make.” Paul shared: “I am delighted to join Broadsheet and I look forward to building on the great, award-winning success the team has seen over recent years, especially as we head to the next horizon in delivering our strategic plan. To be at the heart of culture – providing consumers with insights and sneak peeks on how to best enjoy their cities – is an exciting opportunity and I can’t wait to work even closer with our teams, agencies and clients to drive their businesses forward.”

Australian's love a good weekender. That's why in partnership with Avis Rent a Car we've created "The Road Trip Hit List," a curated guide to the top road trip destinations across Australia. This isn't your typical travel guide focused solely on destinations. Instead, we’re celebrating the entire journey—from picking up your Avis rental car at the airport, to the first stop at a charming countryside bakery, and onward to the wineries and beaches that await discovery. We've gone from Brisbane to Noosa, Launceston to Freycinet, Perth to Margaret River and more. Plus we spoke to artist Lowell Hunter about his favourite road trip along his beloved Great Ocean Road. Check out our Road Trip Hit List here - https://lnkd.in/dGidyhXi Ready to explore? Let’s hit the road! Thank you to Rachael Hinkson, Marek Stutika, and the Broadsheet team Camille Repellin Julia Monaco

Australia’s hospitality industry is vibrant, dynamic and home to some of the best restaurants in the world. But it’s also plagued with demons including drug and alcohol abuse and sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. The latter was recently highlighted in an exposé from The Sydney Morning Herald, which alleges systemic and normalised mistreatment of hospitality staff, particularly women, within Sydney’s Swillhouse hospitality group. In wake of the reporting that revealed allegations of serious misconduct, we spoke with Jamie Alexandra Bucirde of Not So Hospitable – who earlier this year published a landmark report on sexual harassment in hospitality – about reporting on misconduct and finding help afterwards, whether you’re a staff member or customer. Read the full story at the link below. This article discusses sexual harassment and assault. If this raises issues for you or someone you know, please see the list of support resources at the end of the article.

We love our dads all year round, but Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show him just how much. In partnership with Grant Burge Wines, we’ve rounded up a selection of gifts for the discerning dad, from slides, belts and hand-care to wine, coffee plungers and hot sauce. To help you celebrate in style, we’ve put together a selection of gifts for dads of all stripes – even the ones who honestly just want a dressing gown and a new pair of socks. Plus, we’re offering the chance for one lucky reader to take home all the gifts in this guide, cementing your position as Dad’s favourite (or if your golden-child status is secure, they’d make swanky additions to your own home too). Check out our gift guide here - https://lnkd.in/dbCJKWq7

Introducing Broadsheet’s latest digital issue, The Entertainers, with one of Australia's hottest stars – Troye Sivan – on the cover. The Aussie musician and actor talks about his “overnight” rise to fame, his Brat summer, and how he still gets nervous going on The Project. Plus, why the influence of internet culture on his music cannot be overstated: “It’s really integral to who I am,” he says. “I think especially as a queer person growing up not knowing any queer people, I really leant on the internet and an online community for a sense of place.” Read the full feature, with words by James Williams: https://lnkd.in/gGAFdvXg 📸 Mecca / Nicole Cooper

This week, in Broadsheet's latest print edition with Domain Review, we sit down with Chef Jung Eun Chae. Her intimate six-seat home restaurant, Chae, has one of the longest waitlists in Australia. Now, she’s sharing her home fermenting methods in a new cookbook. We also talk to Chae and her partner Yoora Yoon about vinegars and kimchi, K-dramas and why work-life balance is overrated. Read more, with words by Audrey Payne: https://lnkd.in/g3Xw_zAN A huge shoutout to the wonderful Broadsheet team that brought this feature to life: Ella Witchell and Ben Siero for their creative direction, Gitika Garg and Gideon Cohen for producing the feature, and Jessica Kirsopp for managing the team. And, of course, our Domain Review editor Jo Walker. Plus, a huge thank you to our photographer Peter Tarasiuk.

Has Melbourne reached peak sandwich? We declared 2023 the “year of the sandwich”. In 2024, have we finally had enough? Read the full feature, with words by Daniela Frangos: https://lnkd.in/gmPDv5Kf

We’re stoked to be shortlisted for the Mumbrella Publish Awards. Broadsheet has been selected as a finalist for Publishing Company of the Year, Sales Team of the Year, Best Use of Video and Branded Content Studio of the Year. The awards spotlight the industry's best work in consumer, B2B and custom publishing – and we are honoured to be among the top contenders in our categories. We're looking forward to the awards ceremony on September 26. 

We’re delighted to share that Broadsheet Media was named Media Brand of the Year at last night’s 2024 Mumbrella Awards. This award recognises all the work we've done over the past 12 months which includes the launch of our editorial digital issues; Serve, the two-week dining festival in partnership with Mastercard; our first ever event with Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (which sold out in under 10 minutes, one of the fastest-selling events on the 2024 program); our partnership with Domain to relaunch the Domain Review Magazine and much more. The jury said "[we] were blown away by the clear and comprehensive case with creative and effective work on point. True innovation with the product that is keeping them relevant and allowing them to give back to the hospitality industry. Strongest work from a strong resilient team.” This is a huge achievement during a difficult time in the media industry and a testament to the work of our brilliant and talented team. Thank you to Mumbrella.

Ready for a culinary adventure? The second episode of our series in partnership with Square is now live! We’re unveiling the hidden flavors of our cities through the eyes of Square Sellers. Featuring some of Australia's best hospitality talent, Phil Stenvall from Caravin, Stef Condello from Stefanino Panino, Steve Chan from Sleepy's, and Isobal Whelan-Little from Swillhouse (stay tuned for this one, live soon), we’ve ventured into new corners of Melbourne and Sydney, capturing their chef’s night out experiences. Thanks to our client and agency partners, Remy Webb, Cara Sayer-Bourne, Huong Nguyen, and Paul Scarf for their help in bringing this partnership to life. https://lnkd.in/dTNJ3dRh