First Tier Media is a boutique PR, lobbying & crisis media agency, that helps not-for-profits, peak bodies, and socially engaged businesses build their profile, become industry leaders, and campaign effectively for funding and policy change.Founder, David Latham, has worked as a PR Director representing some of Australia's leading NFPs, peak bodies, and brands - getting hundreds of stories up across all first tier media platforms. David has also successfully lobbied at Federal, State and Local Govt level for the arts, health, mental health, construction, aquaculture, and disability sectors.First Tier Media recognises the central role that media plays in influencing public opinion. We work with experienced and like-minded partners in the world of advertising, social, digital, and fundraising to deliver smart and affordable messages and campaigns that work.

Writing thought pieces on politics and media

traditional media | social & digital campaigns | crisis media management | political lobbyingDavid is an experienced journalist, Public Relations Manager, and lobbyist at Good Talent Media. Whether it's helping frame public debates in your sector, building your profile and influence, telling your story, or advocating for policy change, David and the Good Talent team can help you out.David has worked as a journalist for over a decade, writing for Vice, The Guardian, and Crikey. David was appointed Managing Editor of RMITV’s cultural review site, In Review, commissioning and writing reviews from up and coming Melbourne writers and producing 26 episodes of film review show ‘Super Rate’.Moving into the communications and public relations space in 2016, David has worked as a Public Relations Manager in the business and not-for-profit sector. Specialising in media outreach, stakeholder engagement, and government relations, as a registered political lobbyist, David knows how to help peak bodies build public awareness, industry allies, and to help shape policy framework and funding outcomes.

Media outreach | political lobbying | stakeholder engagement | digital campaigns | content production

Editing | Writing | Press Releases | White Papers | Campaigns

Producer of film review show, Super Rate

Editor/Reviews Coordinator and occasional contributor for RMITV's online cultural review site 'In Review'.

Stand alone articles and weekly columns

Optioned a television series concept to Harvey-Taft Productions.

Wrote grant applications to existing and prospective donors for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre on behalf of Lentara Uniting Care.

Wrote cultural, historical and sporting articles for this august rag.

Wrote two children's books 'Magpie Mania' and 'Hawks Mania'.

Almost in the archive bin but articles still have a faint lustre.