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about us

Indigo Media Group is a multi-award winning publisher.

Founding Editor, Kirsten MacKelden, interviewed live on the national morning show '9am with David and Kim'.

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'publishers australia' bell awards 2007

  • Winner - Magazine of the Year
  • Winner - Best Consumer Magazine (print run under 30,000)

'publishers australia' bell awards 2006

  • Winner - Best Designed Consumer Magazine of the Year 2006
  • Winner - Advertising Sales Person of the Year, Kirsten MacKelden
brw upstarts

BRW Magazine named Indigo Media Group (IMG) as one of the Fastest Growing Young Companies in Australia (BRW Upstarts 2006).

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telstra business woman's awards

  • Finalist, Young Business Woman of the Year, Victoria 2007
  • Finalist, Westpac Business Owner category, Victoria 2006
new york university

In June 2006, Kirsten MacKelden was the first Australian to be invited as a guest speaker at New York University's prestigious Publishing Institute. Fellow speakers included Steve Florio (former CEO, Conde Nast), George Green (President, Hearst Magazines International), David Granger (Editor-in-Chief, Esquire) and Lynette Harrison (Publisher, In Style). MacKelden's speech immediately followed the keynote opening address; a position described by the Director of the NYU Publishing Faculty as "an incredible place of distinction."

About Kirsten MacKelden, Founder

A grand vision and a passion to 're-define the bridal industry' make Kirsten MacKelden one of Australia's most successful and inspiring young entrepreneurs.

Frustrated by the Australian bridal magazine market, Kirsten launched Real Weddings magazine in 2002 with the financial backing of husband, Toby. It was the first magazine in the world dedicated to showcasing beautiful and stylish real wedding stories. Her original magazine concept has changed the landscape of the $5 billion bridal industry and has filled the long ignored gap at the top end of the market.

A self confessed "detail person", Kirsten thrives on the creative energy of running a magazine. She says that the key to success is "building extraordinary relationships with people - our advertisers, our readers and the members of our team".

Kirsten has a global perspective, having worked in London and New York. She is also an award winning public speaker.

With a commitment to better work-life balance for her staff members, as well as valuing her own need for mentors, personal growth and time with her husband and daughters, Kirsten is an example of the new breed of business success stories.

Generous, candid, effective and sincere, Kirsten is an award winning speaker who possesses a dynamic combination of creativity and business skills and her experiences offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to create a well balanced, successful life.

For speaking engagements, please email Kirsten directly at kirsten@indigomediagroup.com.au