Don Mann on leading change, and connecting communities: From frontline officer to championing Pacific voices in Aotearoa.

This is F#$%ing Paddy Gower

Paddy Gower is more than a household name here in Aotearoa; he’s an icon. An esteemed media personality, journalist, author, and now more recently the founder of his new media company and brand, “This Is The F$%^ing News."  In this episode, Paddy joins Daylight CEO Lee Lowndes to discuss the lessons he's learned, his future direction, and his perspective on the present.

Don Mann on leading change, and connecting communities: From frontline officer to championing Pacific voices in Aotearoa.

On another podcast edition of Decoded, where we interview inspiring leaders who are shaking things up in their industries, Lee Lowndes (Daylight CEO) and Duncan Greive (Co-founder of The Spinoff) sat down with Don Mann, CEO of Pacific Media Network.  In 2023, Daylight and Pacific Media Network (PMN) undertook a huge project together, rebuilding the digital infrastructure of PMN.co.nz and breathing new life into the PMN brand.  During this conversation, we learn about Don’s incredible career journey, starting in the police force, then managing the Warriors for over a decade, to leading Pacific Media Network which is home to news, 531 PI and Niu FM.  Don is compassionate, future-focused and constantly strives to drive meaningful change in the communities he works with.

Writing for the internet, kitten heels, and the discord discourse with Lucy Blakiston of Shit You Should Care About

From small beginnings, Shit You Should Care About (SYSCA) has grown into a global media powerhouse with a massive reach throughout the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, boasting over 3.4 million Instagram followers and a hit daily newsletter. Daylight’s Lee Lowndes sits down and chats with SYSCA founder and great friend of Daylight, Lucy Blakiston to discuss the launch of her new book, Make It Make Sense and her media journey so far.

Daylight Decoded

It's three years since Daylight took its first breath. Founded amidst lockdowns, the uncertainty of the pandemic - and in some ways responding to that reality. To mark the third birthday of our creative and technology studio we (what else?) recorded a podcast. It features Duncan Greive, founder of The Spinoff, host of The Fold, and also a co-founder of Daylight in conversation with two crucial figures in Daylight's short but proud history: CEO, Lee Lowndes, and ECD, Charlie Godinet.