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Sean Smith

Senior Business Writer

AS SEEN ON
The West Australian, Busselton-Dunsborough Times, Narrogin Observer, Geraldton Guardian, Albany Advertiser

Preston's Summary

Sean Smith is a Senior Business Writer at The West Australian. With over 30 years of experience reporting on business matters across Perth, Melbourne, and London, he specializes in themes such as energy, mining, finance, and architecture, providing insightful commentary and analysis on topics including mining operations, oil and gas, and drone technology. Sean's work has been featured in a wide array of publications including The Guardian, Perth Now, and Truthout.

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Geo Focus

Australia (National)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 58 %
Data Driven: 17 %
Events: 6 %
Opinion: 4 %
Interviews Q&as: 3 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Minerals & Metals
  • Mining Operations
  • Mining Technology
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporations
  • Drone Technology
  • Startups
  • Entrepreneurship

Pitching Insights

Sean Smith's coverage is heavily focused on business and industry news, particularly within Western Australia. He seems to have a keen interest in mining, investment, and corporate developments within the region. Therefore, he would likely be interested in pitches related to local businesses, mining industry insights, corporate financial performances or significant investments happening specifically within Western Australia.

Given his focus on citing data and private sector announcements as well as government announcements suggests that Sean may respond positively to pitches from companies with substantial operations or newsworthy developments in the region of his focus.

If you're looking to reach out effectively based on Sean's coverage attributes and topics covered, consider tailoring your pitch around recent business activities, investment trends or major developments impacting corporations operating primarily within Western Australia.

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Sean Smith

Sean Smith

By: Sean Smith

Sean Smith has reported on business matters for more than 30 years, working in Perth, Melbourne and London. He rejoined The West Australian in 2003, editing the paper's business section for eight years. He now provides business news, commentary and analysis.

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