About Damian
Damian Morgan is a respected speaker, commentator and advisor to corporate Australia on branding, advertising and marketing trends.
He consults to several leading Australian companies and government departments on their marketing strategies and advertising and PR programs.
An award winning creative writer and former business journalist, Damian is a regular media commentator on business and public affairs issues and a highly sought after conference speaker.
He holds an MBA, a business degree and post-graduate qualifications from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
Damian first honed his creative and performance skills as resident poet for national media outlets including the ABC, Fox Sports, Triple M and the Alan Jones program, and his audio release (Published ABC Enterprises and sold in ABC Shops) was a finalist for an Australian Poetry Award in 2000. His poetic tribute to the ANZAC's, 'Sir', is taught in schools and included in Anzac Day services across Australia.
His business acumen has developed through his subsequent career as a successful advertising and public relations executive, and as a business journalist with Fairfax Media.
His understanding of business and government, his knowledge of current affairs, and his rare creative talent make him one of the most entertaining, topical and insightful speakers in Australia today.
His weekly syndicated radio segment, Wagging the Dog, is an entertaining take on the news of the day... and the spin that helped make it!
His perspective on managing creativity and talent in organisations, is unique and inspiring, given he has a foot in both camps; creative and management.
He is a graduate of the esteemed Sir Vincent Fairfax Ethics in Leadership Program, an advisory panel member to Green Cross Australia and he sits on the board CitySmart Pty Ltd, a Brisbane City Council company responsible for corporate engagement in the Lord Mayor's sustainability program.
He is a popular MC, facilitator or guest speaker.