Canstar Blue Commercial Team

 

 

Canstar Blue’s Commercial Team is dedicated to helping brands bring their award-winning products and services to the attention of Australian consumers, as well as providing brands with unique customer insights. As Australia’s most trusted comparison website*, Canstar Blue uses multiple digital channels to talk to real Aussie shoppers about their most important purchase decisions.

Our Commercial Team are experts in leveraging that reach using high-performing commercial products to highlight your brand’s offerings. Meet our Commercial Team below and learn more about how we can partner with you to put your products and services up in lights.

Morgan Mantova

Group Manager, Distribution

Morgan has been part of Canstar Blue’s commercial team since 2018, where she started in the role of National Client Manager and was promoted to Group Manager – Distribution in 2021, where she oversees client relationships, revenue and distribution opportunities across B2B and digital platforms. She is responsible for driving sales activities, new business acquisition and client optimisation across all commercial channels.

Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Queensland, and has more than 10 years experience in various sales, marketing and advertising roles, including stints with Nine Entertainment Company and Lorna Jane. Morgan also has experience across various industries, including utilities, consumer products and services, digital marketing and eCommerce, traditional media and advertising, retail and hospitality, promotions and events as well as fitness and training.

Morgan’s interests outside of work include balancing an active lifestyle (such as gym training and getting outdoors with her furry-friend, Ari) with overindulging in good food + wine (and of course dessert!) with friends.

Connect with Morgan Mantova on LinkedIn.

Liam Dunne 

National Client Manager

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Liam joined Canstar in 2021 as a National Client Specialist for Canstar, working on the Major Banking and General Insurance portfolio. Driven by a passion for exceptional client service and business growth, he now leads Canstar Blue’s B2B Channel in its mission to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions, while assisting brands to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape.

After graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Business Management, Liam gained a wealth of experience in both the Financial Services and Real Estate industries with a focus on brand awareness, revenue generating activities and digital acquisition. He now specialises in endorsement marketing and hopes to bring a strategic and results oriented approach to his role.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Liam is an avid sports and music fan. Discussing your new favourite album or latest social sports injury is the way to his heart.

Connect with Liam Dune on LinkedIn.

Karyn Shayler

National Client Manager

Karyn joined Canstar in 2017, working first with the Gold team as National Digital Client Manager before accepting the position of Digital Commercial Manager for Growth. In 2023, Karyn moved to the Blue side of the business, where, as National Client Manager, she uses her extensive client services and business development skills to build Canstar Blue’s B2B channel and foster relationships with Canstar’s wide-ranging client base. 

Before joining Canstar, Karyn developed her skills in various industries in New Zealand, with the majority of her time spent working in Telco and Fast Moving Consumer Goods. She also developed her marketing and sales knowledge in publishing, leading commercial teams for APN and ACP (Bauer Media). Upon arriving in Australia in 2011, Karyn moved into the digital space, working with News.com.au and Realestate.com.au as part of their client services team. 

Outside of work, you’ll find Karyn either participating in or teaching reformer Pilates, planning her next holiday or renovating her house.

Connect with Karyn Shayler on LinkedIn.

 


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Narissa Chan

Senior Digital Account Manager

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Narissa stepped onto the Account Management scene five years ago with a clear focus on fostering symbiotic relationships and delivering exceptional value to clients. As a self-professed thrifty shopaholic, she embodies Canstar’s mission to empower consumers to maximise their spending power.

Graduating from The University of Queensland with dual Bachelor degrees in Business and Tourism Management, Narissa quickly immersed herself in the agency landscape. With a diverse background spanning various industries, she has garnered hands-on experience in omnichannel marketing, content creation, eCommerce, and value-growth, and now specialises in optimisation and acquisition strategy in the digital space.

Outside of her 9-5, Narissa is a serial hobbyist. Whether it’s wood-working, pouring resin, doing pottery, painting, crochet, gardening or cooking, Narissa does it all with a true-crime podcast playing in the background (because, balance… right?). 

Connect with Narissa Chan on LinkedIn.

Georgia Franklin

Digital Account Manager

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Georgia is Canstar Blue’s Digital Account Manager, where she fosters partnerships between the business and its clients to connect consumers with brands that can help them stretch their dollar and find a great deal. 

Georgia finds enjoyment and satisfaction working as a team and bringing together people’s ideas to create something new or improved. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals and enjoys finding creative ways to solve problems using outside the box solutions. With a dual Bachelor degree in Business and Communications from The University of Queensland, Georgia understands how to balance both client and consumer needs so that everyone walks away happy. 

Outside of work, Georgia looks forward to seeing friends, drinking good coffee and baking something delicious in the kitchen. 

Connect with Georgia Franklin on LinkedIn.

Learn more about Canstar Blue’s other teams

 

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Editorial Team

Canstar Blue has a skilled team of experienced journalists, content writers and subject matter experts dedicated to producing factual, up-to-date and well-researched information.

 

Meet the Editorial Team

 

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Research Team

Canstar Blue’s Research Team provides the expertise that powers our Star Ratings and Awards, designed to help Australian consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.

 

Meet the Research Team

 

(*) Source: Canstar Group research, conducted by Qualtrics Dec/Jan 2021/22. n=1075