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Join Telum Media in Kuala Lumpur for an exclusive conversation with Himanshu Bhatt, acting Managing Editor of The Sun Malaysia, as we explore the publication’s editorial vision, audience focus and the priorities shaping its newsroom.

Designed for communications and PR professionals, this session will provide an inside look at The Sun's current editorial priorities, the types of stories and angles its team is looking for, and what makes a pitch stand out. Himanshu will share practical insights into how communications professionals can better tailor their outreach and develop stories that are relevant, timely and valuable to the publication’s audience.

Attendees will also gain practical guidance on pitching effectively, along with insights on building trusted, long-term relationships with The Sun's editorial team.

Date: Wednesday, 14th October 2026
Time: 10:30AM - 1:30PM
Venue: WORQ TTDI Event Space, Glo Damansara Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur

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New Zealand-owned PR agency, Undertow Media, has reshaped its senior team with two promotions and a new hire.

Ash McEnaney has stepped into the newly created role of Head of Agency. She will be at the helm of Undertow's day-to-day operations and continue developing its integrated communications capability.

Renai Hagstrom has been promoted to Group Account Director after four years with Undertow. She oversees the agency’s beauty and wellness portfolio, spanning ghd and brands under The Estée Lauder Companies, including M·A·C, Jo Malone London, and La Mer.

Jess Carew joins the agency with 15 years’ experience across lifestyle, health, and beauty communications. She has previously worked with clients including Dermalogica, The Beauty Chef, CASETiFY, and Avène.

Undertow Managing Director, Greer Bland, said the appointments mark an important evolution for the independently owned agency.

“Ash has made an enormous impact on Undertow in three years. She’s commercially sharp, has incredible instincts with clients and people, and understands what makes this agency tick without feeling the need to change the things that make us different.

“Renai and Jess back this up with immaculate media relationships and the nosey-by-nature attribute that has become an Undertow ticker.”

The senior team changes follow a string of new client wins, including Warehouse Stationery, Pandora, Wonky Box, and the return of Caci Clinic to its client portfolio.

(Pictured, from left: Renai Hagstrom, Ash McEnaney, and Jess Carew)

Erin Fisher has been promoted at fitness app, SWEAT, as Brand and Communications Lead. She has been with the team for nearly five years and was most recently Editorial & Copy Manager. Prior to this, Erin worked in-house in the telco sector, following journalism roles at Bauer Media Group in New Zealand.