Time for Australia to switch to smart coffee cups!

CLIENT: OUR KINDS

OUTLET: STUDIO 10

In a bid to curb Australia’s single use plastic addiction, a reusable coffee cup exchange program has kicked off with unique world first QR code technology. The program is genius because it recruits unwanted op shop cups and gives them a second chance at life, rather than adding the world’s overproduction problem, which would traditionally use new cups. DL COMMS client, Our Kinds, scans and counts the cup as it is reused, producing a collective number to show how many takeaway cups and lids are being saved. The company has already saved almost 60,000 single use cups during the pilot program.

Co-founders, Hamish Cockburn and Karen Monaghan spoke to Studio 10 about their smart coffee cups program.

It’s time to focus on reusing instead of recycling!

CLIENT: OUR KINDS

OUTLET: 7 NEWS

With single use plastics set to be banned in some states as early as next year, Our Kinds is already replacing single use coffee cups with reusable ‘op shop’ mugs in selected cafes across Australia. In a world first move, the Our Kinds mugs also have a unique scannable QR code, which when scanned, reveals a running tally of how many single use coffee cups and lids have been saved from landfill by opting for a reusable mug.

DL COMMS client, Hamish Cockburn of​ Our Kinds, spoke to Nick Hose of 7News about their aim of making single use plastic completely redundant.

Hot Sauce Queen declares Karen pride

CLIENT: BUNSTERS

OUTLET: TODAY SHOW

Renae Bunster is the Perth mum behind the #1 bestselling hot sauce on Amazon USA – Bunsters Shit The Bed hot sauce. Renae is on a new mission – the search for the best Karen haircut in the country. The hot sauce queen, after realizing she was a bit of a Karen herself, created her own cocktail ‘Bloody Karen’ – a perfect concoction for anyone who’s just a bit too picky about everything, including their drink of choice!

Speaking to the Today Show, DL COMMS client, Renae says her cocktail is all about the pride that comes with being a Karen. After all, nothing in the world would be solved if it wasn’t for a Karen’s complaining.

‘OMG Bro’ - Carla from Bankstown launches her news reading career

CLIENT: CARLA FROM BANKSTOWN

OUTLET: STUDIO 10

Carla from Bankstown used her time during the Sydney lockdown to post comedic videos on her life as Glady Berejiklian’s assistant, becoming the queen of TikTok and everyone’s favorite comedic relief during one of the toughest times. Fast forward to now, she has her own podcast and is preparing to launch her news reading career.

Carla sits down with Studio 10’s Sarah Harris and Tristan MacManus and talks about her rollercoaster ride of a life since she shot to fame!

‘Magic t-shirt brand’ that’s made millions for these Aussie mates

CLIENT: CITIZEN WOLF

OUTLET: DAILY MAIL

The Australian trio, Citizen Wolf, is changing the fashion industry for good with their Magic Fit technology that creates perfect made to order T-shirts and other garments. Magic Fit predicts the person’s measurements based on their age, height and weight and has already turned in $3.5 million in sales since launching in 2016.

DL COMMS clients, Zoltan Csaki, Eric Phu and Rahul Mooray of Citizen Wolf spoke to Daily Mail about their brand and how it changes everything!

Pop culture icon Threadheads capital raise cracks $2m with record expressions of interest

CLIENT: THREADHEADS

OUTLET: BUSINESS NEWS AUSTRALIA & SMART COMPANY

After setting the record for the highest ‘expressions of interests’ in Australian history, pop culture t-shirt business, Threadheads, finished its raise last night with more than $2.2 million after its two-week campaign on the crowdfunding platform, Birchal. The company’s exponential growth since its launch four years ago attracted 2,544 investors, which is the second highest number of investors for a crowdfunding raise in Australian history. The company will now expand its business to the USA.

Read the Business News Australia and Smart Company features to see how DL COMMS clients, Marcus Siegel and Ace Reunis of Threadheads, managed to hit this crowdfunding feat.

Top Burger chain announces a groundbreaking staff incentive scheme

CLIENT: BURGERTORY

OUTLET: TODAY SHOW

Australian burger chain announces they will be sharing 10% of their profits with their staff, every month. This staff incentive scheme by DL COMMS client, Burgertory, will help combat staff shortages that are crippling the industry.

CEO of Burgertory, Hash Tayeh spoke with Today show about how the scheme will work with their 550 workers across 18 locations.​

Top burger chain rewards all staff with 10% share of profits in Australian first

CLIENT: BURGERTORY

OUTLET: 9 NEWS

A Melbourne burger chain is sharing its profits with its staff under a plan designed to retain and attract staff in a tight labor market. Each of Burgertory’s 18 stores will set aside 10% of its profits to be given to workers to say thank you for their hardwork.

DL COMMS client and CEO of Burgertory, Hash Tayeh, spoke with Chris Kohler of 9 News about his company’s innovative plan.

App allows you to get sick note without leaving bed!

CLIENT: SICKY

OUTLET: SUNRISE

Being sick is a nightmare in itself so lucky for Australians, a pharmacist-run app Sicky is now making things easier by allowing you to get sick note from the comfort of your bed. Available at a cost of just $19.99, Sicky will provide a telehealth assessment and give you sick note within minutes – specially for minor ailments like cold, flu, allergies, etc.

 

DL COMMS clients and co-founder of Sicky app, Avinash Vazirani spoke to Sean White on Australia’s no.1 breakfast show, Sunrise.

Taking a sicky becomes easier as ever!

CLIENT: SICKY

OUTLET: 9NEWS

Australians needing a sick day no longer have to leave their bed to visit a doctor to get a sick note. DL COMMS’ client, Sicky, makes getting a sick note as easy as clicking a few buttons on your smartphone. The pharmacist run service provides sick notes over the phone to verify a number of common illnesses.

Avinash Vazirani, Co-founder of Sicky app, spoke to 9 News’ Emily Rice about the new innovation.