FRANCIS AGUSTIN

Writer | Producer | Creator

Greetings! 👋 

Welcome to my website. I'm a journalist, writer, producer, and editor working in the media industry. As a media coordinator who has worked in several parts of the media industry, I understand the ways our storytelling and branding affects the business and the consumer are constantly changing. I am an expert at creating engaging content on timely topics related to politics, current events, business, technology, pop culture/entertainment, culture/lifestyle, and social issues.

Check out a selection of some of my writing below, or click on a tab to learn more about me and read more of my work.

Highlights

BBC •

The people cracking the world's toughest climate words

When it comes to solving climate change, every word counts. From the pitfalls of metaphors to the multiple meanings of the word "energy" – this is how translators at global climate negotiations navigate the language of global warming.
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BBC •

Kamayan feasts: The 'hands-only' meals that bring Filipinos together

Swept aside by colonialism, this ancient tradition is being reclaimed by a new generation of Filipino chefs who are introducing it to the world.
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Business Insider •

A social-media travel company lost nearly all its profits when COVID hit. Here's how it got them back — and then some.

The company, called Bucketlisters, has since grown to have over 96 million followers across Instagram and TikTok.
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Business Insider •

'Rust' shooting and debate over studio contract terms have divided IATSE leaders and Hollywood crew members, who are voting on the new agreement

The union's Basic Agreement with the AMPTP, which affects 60,000 workers in the industry, did little to improve long hours, low pay, and safety on set, some union members say.
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Business Insider •

A top Snap exec broke down all the ways it's helping influencers make money on the platform

The company said it's committed to influencers despite rolling back its $1 million per day payments.
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Business Insider •

Activists and healthcare professionals are trying to stomp out anti-vaxx info online — but social media algorithms are working against them

Algorithms are 'separating audiences' as moderators deal with disinformation, unsafe medical practices, and illegal COVID sales on social media.
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Business Insider •

Cannabis industry jobs are on the rise, fueled by the Great Resignation

The number of employees in the US legal marijuana sector surpass those who are paramedics, aircraft pilots, or electrical engineers.
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