Media Coverage

Last updated on April 3, 2010

Chinese

Ming Pao Magazine Article by Karen Ho – January 30th, 2010
Cover | Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4
Feature on Australian Working Holiday Visas for Canadians

World Journal Newspaper Article by Carol Hsiao – A18 March 26th, 2009
Follow-up feature on Anny Chih, Top 50 Candidate for the Best Job in the World

Fairchild 96.1FM – Hi-liter with Deakin Ng and William Wah – March 22nd, 2009

Ming Pao Magazine Article by Wai Lam Cheung – March 21st, 2009
Cover | Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4
Feature on Anny Chih, Top 50 Candidate for the Best Job in the World

Ming Pao Newspaper Article by Alex Lo – B16 March 7th, 2009
Feature on four Asians (including Anny Chih) in the running for the Best Job in the World

World Journal Newspaper Article by Carol Hsiao – A18 March 7th, 2009
Feature on Anny Chih, Top 50 Candidate for the Best Job in the World

Sing Tao Newspaper Article by Tina Song – A5 March 6th, 2009
Feature on Anny Chih, Top 50 Candidate for the Best Job in the World

English

Television

Channel 9 – Win News – September 18th, 2009
Wicked Campers – Townsville Enterprise Launch & Anny’s Wicked Road Trip

Channel 7 News – September 18th, 2009
Wicked Campers – Townsville Enterprise Launch & Anny’s Wicked Road Trip

Channel 9 – Mornings with Kerri-Anne – August 7th, 2009
Taste Test at the Ekka

CBC – April 2nd, 2009
The Top 16 Candidates for the Best Job in the World are Announced

Shaw TV – The Express with Peter Kim – March 20th, 2009
Skydiving for YOUR votes

CTV – Canada AM with Beverly Thomson – March 20th, 2009

OMNI Television with Otto Tang – March 11th, 2009

Global TV News with Lynn Colliar – March 10th, 2009
In studio interview with Anny, Erik and Marcella

CityTV – Breakfast Television with Dawn Chubai – March 7th, 2009
Anny, Erik and Marcella take part in a race to find goldfish crackers in bowls of dirt and goop

CTV News with Brent Gilbert – March 5th, 2009
Interview and clips filmed in Anny’s apartment

CBC Evening News with Justine Ma – March 3rd, 2009

CTV News with Marcia MacMillan – March 3rd, 2009
Double-ender interview

CBC – The National with Kas Roussy – March 2nd, 2009
Filmed the reveal of the Top 50 candidates and includes Anny’s initial reaction

CBC – CBC News Today – February 23, 2009
Shana Pereira from Tourism Queensland is interviewed and shows a clip of Anny’s application video

Radio

612 ABC Brisbane – Vancouver 2010 Interview with Spencer Howson – February 28th, 2010

612 ABC Brisbane – Follow-up Interview with Spencer Howson – July 17th, 2009

612 ABC Brisbane – Interview with Spencer Howson – July 14th, 2009

Virgin 95.3FM – Interview with Buzz Bishop – March 24th, 2009

CFUN 1410AM – The Afternoon Buzz with Patrick and Kate – March 23rd, 2009

CFUN 1410AM – The Jenn & Joe Show – March 4th, 2009

CBC 690AM- On the Coast with Stephen Quinn – March 3rd, 2009

CJAD 800AM – The Ric Peterson Show with Ric Peterson – March 3rd, 2009

CFUN1410AM – The Afternoon Buzz with Patrick and Kate – March 2nd, 2009

Virgin 95.3FM – Interview with Buzz Bishop – March 2nd, 2009

612 ABC Brisbane – Interview with Madonna King – March 2nd, 2009

Print Articles

Townsville Bulletin Article by Jennifer O’Reilly- September 18th, 2009
Townsville’s wicked new ad campaign

NewsLeader News Column (author unknown) – A3 March 7th, 2009
Anny on Best Job Short List

The Province Article by Kent Spencer – A4 March 4th, 2009
Province web editor a finalist for ‘Best Job in the World’

The Globe and Mail Article by Omar El-Akkad – A9 March 4th, 2009
Have YouTube, will travel: Australia’s experiment in social media

The Vancouver Sun Article by Gerry Bellett – A4 March 3rd, 2009
Three from BC in running to land dream job

24 Hours Article by Buzz Bishop – March 3rd, 2009
Technology doesn’t have to be intimidating

Online Articles / Blogs

Queensland Armchair Guide Blog Post by Alf Welch – August 28th, 2009
Anny Drives North.

Roaming Tales Blog Post by Caitlin Fitzsimmons – August 17th, 2009
Best of the Web – Roaming Tales: Travel links for 17 August

Roaming Tales Blog Post by Caitlin Fitzsimmons – August 8th, 2009
Ben Southall as island caretaker: Hit or miss?

CTVNews Article by Geoff Nixon – March 21st, 2009
Meet the Canadians on the ‘Best Job’ short list

The Aspiring Aussie Blog Post by Shawn Welch – March 21st, 2009
Vote for Anny!

Herald De Paris Article by Rachel Goldman – March 19th, 2009
“Best Job in the World” Candidates Make Last-Minute Push for Votes

Simon Fraser University Alumni Article by Staff – March, 2009
Anny Chih – Alumni Profile

The Best Job in the World: My Diary and Beyond Blog Post by Rey – March 14th, 2009
My Personal Endorsement – Anny Chih (Canada)

House of Peppers Blog Post by Belinda (aka CityRose online) – March 10th, 2009
Anny Chih for The Best Job In The World

Ideas and Thoughts Blog Post by Dean Shareski – March 10th, 2009
THIS is a 21st Century Skill

Sky of Xiao Feng Blog Post by Xiao Feng – March 10th, 2009
The best job in the world!

Roaming Tales Blog Post by Caitlin Fitzsimmons – March 9th, 2009
My top 11 for the Best Job in the World

Trekeo Blog Post by Scot and Stephanie Longyear – March 9th, 2009
Who should get The Best Job in the World?

Presentation Zen Blog Post by Garr Reynolds – March 8th, 2009
If you only had one minute to pitch your story

Our Adventure Pages Blog Post by Scott Thomas Kimler – March 7th, 2009
Sorting the TQ Top 50

The Record Article by Rob O’Flanagan – March 4th, 2009
Biology student at U of Guelph vies for Australia’s ‘best job’

Metro Article by Paul Sullivan – March 4th, 2009
The one feel-good story

Virgin Radio Blog Post by Buzz Bishop – March 4th, 2009
Anny Chih Wants the Best Job in the World

Channel Whitsunday Article by John Nayler – March 4th, 2009
Vancouver’s Top 3 for the Best Job in the World

Queensland Government Announcement – March 3rd, 2009
Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World Top 50 announced

CTV News Article by News Staff – March 3rd, 2009
Canadians on short list for ‘Best Job in the World’

The Canadian Press Article by Lauren La Rose – March 3rd, 2009
Biology student, web editor among Canadians vying for Australia’s ‘best job’

Matador Pulse Article by Craig Martin – February 6th, 2009
Matador Talks with Best Job in the World applicant, Anny Chih

Hello NEO Blog Post by Hello NEO – February 20th, 2009
Hey there Queensland, invite Anny Chih please!

Indie Travel Podcast Article and Podcast by Craig and Linda Martin – February 6th, 2009
Win the best job in the world

The Best Job in the World: My Diary and Beyond Blog Post by Rey – January 27, 2009
My best competitor so far

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