Perth's 'OnlyFans for artists' MyPremo empowers musicians and attracts investment from Ice Cube

CLIENT: MYPREMO

OUTLET: BUSINESS NEWS AUSTRALIA

With an audience of 75 million and the backing of rap royalty Ice Cube, Perth-based tech startup MyPremo is hitting back against the trend of declining royalties for artists on the world's leading streaming services, promising an 80 per cent cut for musicians on its own direct-to-consumer platform.

DL COMMS client and MyPremo co-founder Cody McDowell spoke to Business News Australia's Matt Ogg about the new music platform. Click the link to find out more.

Endeavour Energy launches NSW's equal biggest community battery in Kiama

CLIENT: ENDEAVOUR ENERGY

OUTLET: WIN NEWS

Endeavour Energy and Kiama Municipal Council have launched the second community battery on the NSW South Coast helping Kiama locals take the next step in their clean energy transition.

The battery’s output is equivalent to 1,100 blows of the famous Kiama Blowhole (which produces 0.4KWh each time it blows). With 445 kWh of storage capacity, residents of Kiama Downs will be able to store and share solar, while supporting all customers by keeping a downward pressure on electricity prices.

Endeavour Energy's Colin Crisafulli spoke to regional TV network WIN News Illawarra to inform local residents about the battery and how to get involved. Click the link to find out more.

Aussie company aims to revolutionise 'broken' music streaming industry

CLIENT: MYPREMO

OUTLET: 9 NEWS

A Perth tech company is working to revolutionise the music industry with a platform it hopes will give Spotify a run for its money. MyPremo, which has the backing of global rap star Ice Cube, helps artists better monetise their work while offering consumers premium content. 

DL COMMS client and MyPremo co-founders Cody McDowell and James Gillies spoke to Channel 9's Sarah Smith about the new music platform. Click the link to find out more.

'54-year-old startup' Tracks plunges into new sets with Surf Shacks and 24/7 TV channel

CLIENT: TRACKS MAGAZINE

OUTLET: BUSINESS NEWS AUSTRALIA

After the pandemic nearly knocked out iconic Australian surf magazine Tracks with the sudden disappearance of its travel industry-dependent advertising revenue, the business was picked up by some mates from Bondi and management to turn the publication's fortunes around.

Fast forward three years, amidst an epic archiving exercise that has so far digitised issues from 1970 to 2000, the world's most prolific surf magazine founded in Sydney's Northern Beaches has revamped its website, built a solid social media following, and found new breaks via partnerships with short-stay accommodation and TV production partners.

Tracks CEO Peter Strain told Business News Australia's Matt Ogg the company could have "tapped a couple of whales on the shoulder and that'd be the end of it" for funding, but instead the community-focused brand is reaching out to the crowd to raise between $3-5 million via a Birchal equity raise to deliver on its ambitions. Click the link to find out more.

Iconic Aussie magazine, Tracks, recruiting three surfers for 'best job in the world' chasing waves

CLIENT: TRACKS MAGAZINE

OUTLET: 7 NEWS

They're calling it the best job in the country, a surfing road trip chasing some of Australia's top waves and getting paid to do it. The lucky few to be chosen are also likely to find fame along the way.

Tracks Magazine editor Luke Kennedy and CEO Peter Strain spoke to Channel 7's Tom Sacre about the once in a lifetime opportunity. The team also revealed the magazine’s plans to launch a travel accommodation platform called Tracks Shacks, and a 24/7 streaming digital content platform. All this will be achieved thanks to a new crowdfunding raise via Birchal. Click the link to find out more.

Hip Hop legend Ice Cube backs Aussie tech so musicians can ‘put food on the table’

CLIENT: MYPREMO

OUTLET: THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ice Cube has partnered with Australian tech start-up, MyPremo, to help artists take on streaming giants like Spotify, Apple, and TikTok by selling their content direct-to-consumer.

The renowned rapper and actor spoke to The Daily Telegraph's Mikaela Wilkes about the reasons he bought a “substantial stake” in the Aussie company. Click the link to find out more.

The biggest mistakes an expert sees with DIY nails: 'Number one cause for allergies'

CLIENT: BY ME & CREW

OUTLET: 9HONEY STYLE

Pamela Yip changed the Aussie nail game with her creative approach to DIY nails. The nail guru became a social media sensation thanks to her company By Me & Crew and their quick hardening gel nail stickers. Yip has sold a staggering 70,000 sets in just the last year alone and has amassed a whopping 350 million views across her platforms.

While By Me & Crew's gel stickers are a DIY dream, co-founder Pamela Yip spoke to 9 Honey's Ella Rayment-Ward about one mistake many users make. Click the link to find out more.

LET THEM EAT CAKE - 14-year-old Aussie entrepreneur launches game-changing second business

CLIENT: GOT CAKEY

OUTLET: 9 NEWS

14-year-old Perth northern suburbs teen, Blayz Meredith, has just launched his second business, with big plans to take it global. The young entrepreneur and DL COMMS client is serving up a digital solution to a common problem by bringing skilled cake-makers and eager buyers together at the click of a button.

Got Cakey co-CEO Blayz Meredith spoke to Channel 9's Rachael Clifford about his latest business venture. Click the link to find out more.

Aussie sick leave app forecasts 53% surge in requests off the back of ANZAC Day

CLIENT: SICKY

OUTLET: 7 NEWS

Sick leave certificate app and DL COMMS client, Sicky, has predicted today will be the #1 requested sick day of the year, based on patient data from more than 102,000 consults, and coming off the back of ANZAC Day. 

Sicky co-founder Avinash Vazirani spoke to 7 News about the expected surge. Click the link to find out more.

Aussie pet wellness brand launches natural solution for itchy dogs

CLIENT: PET DRS

OUTLET: 7 NEWS

Cheap pet foods are a leading cause of skin conditions in dogs, often contributing to massive vet bills, according to DL COMMS client Pet Drs. The pet wellness brand has launched a natural treatment, originally intended for humans, that is being used to help dogs that can't stop scratching and put money back in Aussie dog-owners' pockets.

Pet Drs co-founder Kirra Graham spoke to Channel 7's Angelique Opie and Jodi Lee about the natural solution. Click the link to find out more.