Carla from Bankstown finally speaks to Gladys Berejiklian IRL

CLIENT: CARLA FROM BANKSTOWN

OUTLET: KIIS BREAKFAST - KYLE AND JACKIE O

Social media sensation, Carla from Bankstown, has had her first live interaction with the Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian. The meeting occurred live on KIIS’ Kyle and Jackie O show. The straight-talking personal assistant to Gladys has gained a cult following over the past few weeks, with some very famous fans, like Karl Stefanovic, Tina Arena, Julia Morris, Kyle Sandilands, Julia Morris, Peter Hitchener, Tom Steinfort, and Tracy Grimshaw!

DL COMMS is excited to announce it will start managing Carla’s career. Buckle up – things are about to get very exciting

Ticket to Freedom – Double vaccinations the key to Chapel Street reopening safely

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET

OUTLET: ABC 7.30

DL COMMS client, Chapel Street, calls for a vaccine mandate to safely reopen its stores after enduring the world’s longest lockdown. Chapel Street’s General Manager, Chrissie Maus, spoke to the ABC’s 7.30 Report about it suggestion of a traffic light system in Melbourne’s busiest shopping district has resulted in death threats from anti-vaxxers.

ABC’s 7.30 has the full details.

Dad-bods explode across NSW and VIC

CLIENT: KNOBBY UNDERWEAR

OUTLET: STUDIO 10

Lockdown waistlines are expanding! Australian Underwear label, Knobby, has crunched the numbers of 1 million pairs of undies and found dad-bods in NSW and VIC are on the rise. In order to create a body-positive environment, Knobby released these numbers to show men they are not alone in gaining a few extra covid-kilos and want to inspire men to be #BlokeBeautiful.

Check out this clip from Studio 10 to see hosts’ Tristian McManus and Sarah Harris discuss their covid weight fluctuations and Knobby’s dad-bod findings.

Lockdown dad-bods explode inspiring a body positive movement

CLIENT: KNOBBY UNDERWEAR

OUTLET: 7 News, Perth Now, The Herald Sun

An Aussie underwear label has crunched the numbers and discovered that dad-bods are on the rise as people gain a few covid-kilos. DL COMMS client, Knobby Underwear, wants to FLIP your thinking and encourage all men to be their best #BlokeBeautiful. Why, because you don’t have a dad-bod you have a RAD bod. As many men across the country have battled with job losses, homeschooling, and have been unable to play sport with their mates, it’s not surprising to see dad-bods trend upwards. To drive home the #BlokeBeautiful mantra, Knobby Underwear has recruited some well-known Aussie men, like comedian Lehmo, to rein in the body shaming men have endured for years.

Check out Knobby Underwear on 7 News, PerthNow and The Herald Sun to see Aussie men reclaim their power and be #BlokeBeautiful

Grim Record - Melbourne to break the world record of longest lockdown

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET

OUTLET: STUDIO 10

As Melbourne set the grim world record of longest lockdown - Chapel Street Chairperson Justin O’Donnell speaks to Studio 10 and discusses if Melbourne businesses can ever recover. Businesses are pleading for some certainty from governments through grants until the day comes they can finally reopen their doors. At its best, Chapel Street is a thriving shopping district and it's important to save this region so we can enjoy it once life resumes.

As businesses across Chapel Street remain closed, Justin speaks of dwindling hope and more permanent closures and asks people to get vaccinated!

Bike Boom results in big gains for Tiller Rides

CLIENT: TILLER RIDES

OUTLET: STARTUP DAILY

The Western Australian company, Tiller Rides - dubbed the ‘Tesla of e-bikes’, has raised more than $550,000 in the first 24 hours of its Birchal crowdfunding raise. The raise makes Tiller Rides Birchal’s 100th successful raise! Tiller Rides reached its minimum raise target of $500,000 in just 72 hours - and with over 20 days left in the campaign they’re likely to finish close to their maximum of $2.2 million.

Check out the Start-Up Daily’s article written by Simon Thomsen to see the welcomed success of Tiller Rides’ transport revolution alongside the growth of crowdfunding platform Birchal.

Controversial burger named Victoria’s Best - Would you try it?

CLIENT: LITT

OUTLET: TODAY EXTRA | 9 NEWS | NINE.COM.AU | DAILY MAIL | TIME OUT | BROADSHEET | TODAY EXTRA | 3AW | TRIPLE M | 2GB

The controversial beef burger, created by Easeys, has been getting a lot of buzz around Melbourne due to two of its unusual ingredients - a dim sim and potato cake! The Motz Madness burger is a MUST-TRY for any burger lover and will wear the crown of Victoria’s best as it faces off against the best burgers in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Hobart as a part of the LITT Burger of Origin Competition.

DL COMMS has been wowed by its media coverage for client LITT over the past 24 hours - nine.com.au, The Daily Mail, Broadsheet, Channel 7 News and Channel 9 News! Click on the link below to see the controversial burger for yourself!

Hashtag Burgers and Waffles’ ‘Get Litt’ burger named as Queensland’s best

CLIENT: LITT

OUTLET: COURIER MAIL

Only the best in Brisbane - LITT’s Burger of Origin competition gets one step closer to its national winner as Hashtag Burgers and Waffles in Brisbane’s Westend is named as Queensland’s best. The ‘Get Litt’ burger, chosen by chief judge and Australia’s #1 competitive eater, Cal Stubbs, is a concoction of double lean beef patties, cheese, bacon, onion rings and house-made mayo.

Check out this article from the Courier Mail to see how you can score a free ‘Get Litt’ burger.

Australia’s newest player in the growing e-bike boom

CLIENT: TILLER RIDES

OUTLET: TECH GUIDE

Perth based company, Tiller Rides plans to become the next big player in the global e-bike boom with its addition, The Roadster. This e-bike is considered the world’s most digitally advanced and connected bike! The Roadster, jam packed with high tech features, will begin arriving on Australian shores this December. Tiller Rides is inviting Australians to invest in the future of urban transportation via a Birchal crowdfunding raise.

Check out this article from Tech Guide to find out how you can invest in Australia’s growing e-bike boom.

Lockdown extension has Chapel Street on struggle street.

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET

OUTLET: 7 NEWS

Melbourne’s retail and hospitality business owners are fearful as their lockdown 6.0 faces another two week extension and the pandemic continues. Chapel Street Precinct General Manager Chrissie Maus did a live interview with 7 NEWS where she discussed the need for the mental health of business owners to become a priority. As businesses across the Chapel Street precinct remain closed, Chrissie Maus tells of businesses with climbing debt and dwindling hope.