Tony is a media entrepreneur specialising in business planning, forecasting and structuring. Tony has worked in and launched media businesses across Asia and Oceania holding senior executive roles including CEO and COO. Tony co-founded and launched the iAppNetwork.
iApp is a technology solution for local publishers to create and establish sustainable businesses
Our story
In 2016 we conceptualised and launched a local community media business. We wanted to create a community hub, a place for local news and information, and a business that would sustain local journalism. Success would be determined by audience engagement, only with great engagement and loyalty could we attract advertising and drive revenue. The solution was a custom designed mobile app supported by a responsive website.
The mobile app proved to be a revelation in audience engagement so we created the iApp platform and now everyone can use the software that has been the foundation for our media business.
How we think
The lifeblood of local media is audience engagement, so everything we do is focused on delivering that for our partners. Audience engagement and loyalty are the key to revenue generation; advertising, subscription, member and supporter.
Our job is to provide you a platform on which your talent can shine. You want to be writing and publishing great news stories and providing information to your community. We want to ensure your tech stack enables you to do that. We make it easy for you to focus on what matters to your community.
Our team
Tony O'Regan
Co-owner/Managing Director
Tony O'Regan
Co-owner/Managing Director
Tony is a media entrepreneur specialising in business planning, forecasting and structuring.
Pip O'Regan
Co-owner/Revenue Advisor
Pip O'Regan
Co-owner/Revenue Advisor
Pip is the lead revenue advisor and co-owner of the iAppNetwork.
Will Schmidt
Chief Technology Officer
Will Schmidt
Chief Technology Officer
Will provides technical advice and project management for iAppNetwork.
Karan Pillai
Developer
Karan Pillai
Developer
Karan is the go-to for all things technical for iAppNetwork.
Serena Simpkin
Lead designer
Serena Simpkin
Lead designer
Serena is the UX/UI Design Lead, providing user experience advice and insight.
The iApp team are incredibly responsive and working with them is a breeze.
David Gibbs, General Manager, Lakes Weekly Bulletin / Queenstown App