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Shameless Media Appoints Michael Howe as Chief Operating Officer
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Shameless Media has appointed Michael Howe as Chief Operating Officer, strengthening its executive leadership team as the independent media company continues to expand its audience, content portfolio, and business operations.
Michael joins the company at a pivotal stage of its growth, bringing operational leadership experience to help support the next chapter of one of Australia's fastest-growing digital media businesses.
Joining a Media Brand Built Around Audience Connection
Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Michael shared his excitement about joining Shameless Media, describing the opportunity as one he could not pass up.
He reflected on his long-standing admiration for founders Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews, first as a listener and later through working alongside them. According to Michael, one of Shameless Media's greatest strengths is its ability to deeply understand its audience and consistently create content that resonates, builds loyalty, and fosters engaged communities.
He noted that this audience-first philosophy has been central to the company's success and is a key reason behind its continued growth.
Driving the Next Phase of Operational Growth
As Chief Operating Officer, Michael will help lead Shameless Media's operational strategy while supporting the company's continued expansion across content, partnerships, and audience engagement.
His appointment comes as digital media companies increasingly focus on building sustainable businesses around loyal communities rather than relying solely on scale. Operational excellence, diversified revenue models, and strong audience relationships have become critical drivers of long-term success.
Working closely with the leadership team, Michael will help shape the company's next phase of growth while ensuring the business continues to innovate without losing the authenticity that has defined the Shameless brand.
Looking Ahead
Michael described joining Shameless Media as an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a company he has admired for years.
As the business continues to evolve, his focus will be on supporting the team, strengthening operations, and helping scale a media brand built around trusted storytelling and meaningful audience connections.
About Shameless Media
Shameless Media is an Australian independent podcast and digital media company known for creating audience-first content across news, culture, entertainment, and lifestyle. Through its growing portfolio of podcasts, newsletters, and digital experiences, the company has built one of Australia's most engaged media communities.