$152 MILLION ACQUISITION SPREE TURNS LIVEN INTO ONE OF AUSTALIA'S FASTEST-GROWING STARTUPS

CLIENT: LIVEN

OUTLET: FORBES

Australian hospitality technology group Liven has acquired four tech companies worth a combined $152 million, in a bid to fuel international expansion.

Liven, which was co-founded by siblings Grace and William Wong in 2014, has acquired companies from Australia, Singapore, and the US – creating the Asia Pacific’s largest end-to-end hospitality technology group.

'I'M THE NEW MELANIE PERKINS': LIVEN AIMS HIGH WITH FOUR ACQUISITIONS

CLIENT: LIVEN

OUTLET: AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Melbourne-based hospitality industry tech start-up, Liven, has gone on an acquisition spree, taking advantage of a lull in tech sector valuations and a post-COVID rush for restaurants to become more digitally savvy, to pull off a string of deals across Australia, Singapore and Silicon Valley.

The buyouts lay down the gauntlet to rivals in a vibrant segment of the local tech scene, which has suffered a recent wobble following an investment boom in the pandemic era.

BURGERTORY SPEAKS TO INDUSTRIAL RELATION REFORM

CLIENT: BURGERTORY

OUTLET: SUNRISE

Hash Tayeh, Burgertory Owner, appeared on Sunrise to speak on proposed workplace laws. When asked what he thinks of these potential changes, he asked 'why are we trying to fix something that's not broken'.

"22% of the workforce has been operated by casual staff members for the last 30 years. So I don't understand why the government is focusing reform on giving people the option from going casual to part-time when they should be bridging the divide between employee and employer," Hash said. 

WEEKEND WARRIORS

CLIENT: DR. ZAC TURNER

OUTLET: THE LATEST

Sometimes things can just get away from you, and its hard to squeeze in a daily workout. Tonight, a new study shows if you cram in the same amount of exercise on the weekend its just as good for your heart health. 

Its recommended adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate/intensive physical activty each week. U.S researchers have found that if you can achieve that over one or two days, its of similar benefit for those who spread it all out. 

CARLA FROM BANKSTOWN SCORES NEW JOB WORKING FOR NSW PREMIER CHRIS MINNS - AND POSTS HILARIOUS VIDEO TO MARK THE OCCASION

CLIENT: CARLA FROM BANKSTOWN

OUTLET: DAILY MAIL

Carla from Bankstown shot to fame in 2021 with her tongue-in-cheek videos where she posed as ex-NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's no-nonsense assistant.

And the celebrity drag queen, 30, recently posted a hilarious video to TikTok, revealing she had scored a new gig working for current NSW Premier Chris Minns.

STAY APART TOGETHER - A SPENCER TUNICK DOCUMENTARY

CLIENT: SPENCER TUNICK

DL COMMS has worked with world renowned photographer and artist, Spencer Tunick, four times he has worked in Australia. Out of all his nude, mass installations, the most interesting one has been 'Stay Apart Together'. This project that took place over zoom during the COVID-19 lockdowns. 

With the direction of Nicole Vanden Broek, his art has been captured in a documentary. We, the DL COMMS team, are so excited to watch this documentary and see Spencer Tunick push the boundaries of art. Make sure to watch the trailer of the documentary via the link below. 

FOOT FIGHTERS

CLIENT: FOOT FIGHTERS

OUTLET: MORNING SHOW

 Ever get home and kick your shoes to find they're a little funky? Well, you're definitely not alone! 

Eugene Cheng and Nathan Yun are on a mission to tackle the age-old issue of stinky feet. One has created socks you can wear for a week without changing, the other is helping keep your kicks cleaner for longer.