David is an experienced PR consultant with a specialist track record of achievement in Media Relations. He has worked with a range of private and listed companies on various media issues including mergers/acquisitions, re-branding, company and product launches, public listings, crisis management, online PR, general PR planning and profile building.

David has strong media contacts based on an understanding that timeliness, good stories and good writing are the cornerstones of practical media relations. His approach to media was vindicated when one of Australia’s leading finance journalists came to Manallack Pty Ltd to support a publishing project because he “liked our style”.

David has a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) from Deakin University, with majors in Media Studies and Literature, a Graduate Diploma in Professional Writing and has undertaken further professional development in public relations. He has previously volunteered to Melbourne community radio station PBS-FM and been a member of his local primary school council.

David is also a published writer, having contributed to publications including The Age , the Green Guide, Melbourne’s Child and the Big Issue. His interests include family, music, reading, gardening and cycling.

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