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Damien Haffenden

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Sydney
As seen in: Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg, Nova Entertainment, Sky News Australia, 7News, Sunrise (7news), The Morning Show (7News)
Covers:  Entertainment, technology, human interest, news, politics, current affairs.

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Damien Haffenden’s Biography

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Damien Haffenden currently works as Executive Producer with Nova Podcasts. He also runs a media and marketing consulting business, Metro Groove. Previously, he was a prodcer for Sky News Australia, Digital Content Producer for Sunrise and The Morning Show. While at Seven, he was also Senior Producer for 7NEWS Podcasts, and worked as a writer and producer across 7NEWS.com.au, 7NEWS social media and YouTube channels. With a Bachelor of Communication majoring in Journalism and Public Relations, Da…

Damien Haffenden’s Journalist Portfolio

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Meet the six-fingered actor chasing his Hollywood dream

Meet the six-fingered actor chasing his Hollywood dream

With his long hair and big smile, Alex Barone has the movie star looks you could picture in a blockbuster fil…

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The woman busting dangerous viral food and cooking hacks

The woman busting dangerous viral food and cooking hacks

It seems everywhere you look these days, there's some sort of misinformation floating around. Most recently w…

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The top budget smartphones for 2022

The top budget smartphones for 2022

With so many smartphones on the market, choosing the right one for you can be daunting - especially if you're…

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How to avoid getting scammed in 2022

How to avoid getting scammed in 2022

With more Aussies spending time online than ever before, cybercrime is on the rise, prompting a new warning f…

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Is Delta Goodrem coming for Mariah Carey's Christmas crown?

Is Delta Goodrem coming for Mariah Carey's Christmas crown?

Mariah Carey is not the only singer here to save Christmas in 2020. Australia's own Delta Goodrem has release…

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'All I Want For Christmas Is You' co-writer spills on rift with Mariah Carey

'All I Want For Christmas Is You' co-writer spills on rift with Mariah Carey

You may not know his name, but you'll definitely know his work. Walter Afanasieff is a Grammy award-winning s…

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Articles

The perfect journalist/content creator go kit

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By Damien Haffenden Verified
| metro-groove.com
About Damien Haffenden Broadcaster Digital Content Social Media Damien spent more than a decade broadcasting to audiences all across Australia. From Hitz939 Bundaberg to Snow FM in the Snowy Mountains, Damien has communicated with a variety of demographics, programming CHR and Hot AC stations. Social Media Digital Content Social Media Working in radio as social media was emerging, Damien was a pioneer in engaging audiences online and driving content via social media channels.
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David Koch’s most memorable moments Original

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By Damien Haffenden Verified
| Sunrise (7news) Verified
As the Sunrise co-host David Koch hangs up the boots after 21 incredible years fronting Australia’s No. 1 breakfast show, we look back on some of his most memorable moments. First morning hosting Sunrise (2002) David Koch was a finance analyst with the Seven Network when asked to fill-in for regular Sunrise anchor Chris Reason.
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Human Nature return to Australia for A Christmas Celebration live shows

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By Damien Haffenden Verified
| Sunrise (7news) Verified
With Christmas right around the corner, one of Australia’s most prolific vocal groups is bringing the holiday cheer back home. Human Nature will perform their favourite festive songs on the A Christmas Celebration tour in December. The shows will feature all the classics from their chart-topping Christmas album, including Let It Snow, White Christmas, O Holy Night, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, plus some of the group’s most loved and requested songs from a stellar 30-year career.
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What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Adobe Creative Cloud, Riverside, Rode Procaster, VizStory.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I started a school newspaper in Grade 7.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I'm most proud of sharing the story of Josh McKenzie, a young man who became a double amputee after a failed suicide attempt. His interview was raw and honest, and hopefully provides hope to others with a disability and depression.