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Christian Peregin (born 24 November 1987) is a Maltese journalist,[1] entrepreneur, and communications strategist.[2] He is the founder of Lovin Malta,[3] a prominent digital media platform, and is recognized for his contributions to journalism, political strategy, and start-up consultancy.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Peregin was raised in Msida and later moved to Naxxar. He attended San Anton School, followed by St. Aloysius College for his sixth form education.[4] He earned a Bachelor’s degree (Hons.) in Communications from the University of Malta.
Career
[edit]Journalism
[edit]Peregin began his journalism career at Times of Malta, where he gained recognition for his investigative reporting. He received the News Journalist of the Year award at the Malta Journalism Awards in 2011,[1] won in the Print Features category in 2012,[5] and in 2013 received the E-Journalism Award while also finishing as runner-up in the Print (News) and Print (Features) categories.[6] After five years at Times of Malta, he transitioned into marketing and communications as PR Director at the branding agency BRND WGN.[7]
Lovin Malta
[edit]In 2016, Peregin founded Lovin Malta,[8] a digital media platform known for its engaging and unconventional approach to news reporting. Under his leadership, the platform became one of Malta’s most-followed news outlets, particularly within younger audience demographics.[9] In 2020, Lovin Malta won five awards at the 30th Malta Journalism Awards, including Best Online Journalism.[10]
Advocacy for Media Reform
[edit]Peregin has actively engaged in media reform efforts in Malta.[11] He led Lovin Malta’s legal challenge against partisan media stations, advocating for independent journalism and greater transparency in government spending on social media.[12] His campaign to expose the misuse of public funds for political advertising on Facebook contributed to the introduction of new guidelines by the Standards Commissioner.[13]
Political Involvement
[edit]In July 2021, Peregin resigned from Lovin Malta to join the Nationalist Party (PN) as its chief strategist for the 2022 general election,[14] citing concerns about governance and the potential emergence of a one-party state in Malta.[15] Following the election, he stepped away from politics in April 2022.[16]
Post-Politics: Start-up & PR Consultancy
[edit]After leaving politics, Peregin joined Blonde and Giant,[17] a branding and storytelling agency that assists global start-ups in raising venture capital. He served as Head of Startup Services and became a member of Silicon Valletta, a network of entrepreneurs in Malta’s tech sector.[18] Since 2023, he has worked as a freelance PR consultant.[2]
Other Projects
[edit]Peregin co-produced Daniel Holmes: A Memoir (2021), which recounts the story of a Welshman imprisoned in Malta for cannabis cultivation, addressing issues in Malta’s drug laws and prison system.[19][20]
During his time at Lovin Malta, he was also a principal writer and producer of Kaxxaturi, an investigative and satirical online series hosted by Jon Mallia. The series addressed political and social issues in Malta and contributed to crowdfunding efforts for Lovin Malta’s legal challenge against political party stations.[21][22]
He also oversaw the launch of the Lovin Social Media Awards, an annual event celebrating Malta’s leading social media influencers and digital creators, with the first event taking place in 2019, hosted by Chucky Bartolo.[23][24] This award show was followed by the Lovin Malta Music Awards later that year.[25][26]
Peregin’s work in digital media also included two personal podcast projects, the Good Faith Podcast and #CovidCalls. Both hosted by Peregin, the Good Faith Podcast featured interviews with individuals sharing unique life perspectives. #CovidCalls was an online show launched during the COVID-19 pandemic that offered real-time insights and discussions pertaining to the situation in Malta at the time.[27]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Malta, Times of (2011-05-08). "Times journalists scoop press awards". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ a b "Christian Peregin Communications Consultant". MeetInc. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Lovin Malta founder, Chris Peregin, quits media to join PN in strategy role". whoswho.mt. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Peregin, Chris (2018-10-16). "My WhatsApp Conversations With Daphne Caruana Galizia". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Malta, Times of (2012-05-06). "Times sweeps press awards". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Josanne Cassar | Winners of Malta Journalism Awards announced". josannecassar.com. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "BRND WGN is Malta's first ISO-certified, Google partnered creative agency". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "International media franchise Lovin Group to launch web platform in Malta". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Urpani, David Grech (2023-10-19). "Social Media Impact: Over 570,000 Followers Later, Lovin Malta Continues To Grow Across All Platforms". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "30th edition of the Malta Journalism Awards – Istitut tal-Ġurnalisti Maltin". Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Brincat, Edwina (2021-02-01). "Lovin Malta challenge broadcasting law, file constitutional action". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Legal bid seeks to stop Malta's political parties owning TV stations". euronews. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Ministers using public funds for personal social media 'abusive', PN calls for police investigation - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ MaltaDaily (2021-07-18). "Bernard Grech welcomes Chris Peregin to Nationalist Party". Malta Daily. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Martin, Ivan (2021-07-14). "Lovin Malta founder joins PN in strategy role". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Bernard Grech aides Chris Peregin and Ray Bezzina step down". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Christian Peregin joins Blonde and Giant in mission to help global start-ups raise venture capital". whoswho.mt. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Christian Peregin". Silicon Valletta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Diacono, Tim (2020-12-08). "Daniel Holmes To Take Public Questions About Life In Malta's Jail For First Time This Thursday". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Cilia, Johnathan (2020-11-15). "WATCH: Daniel Holmes Speaks On Debut Prison Expose' After Being Banned From Returning To Malta". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Peregin, Chris (2020-08-03). "Kaxxaturi Raises €2,400 In 12 Hours To Take Party Stations To Court". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Abela, Benjamin (2020-08-04). "'Political Parties Should Not Occupy TV Media Space', Malta Chamber Of Commerce Proposes". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Weenink, Steffie (2019-02-07). "Don't Miss It! The Lovin Malta Social Media Awards Will Be Streaming Tomorrow". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Lovin Malta (2019-02-13). Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2018 - Part 1. Retrieved 2025-02-24 – via YouTube.
- ^ Urpani, David Grech (2024-04-20). "8 Years, 8 Milestones: Some Of Lovin Malta's Biggest Achievements Over The Years". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Vassallo, Alvin (2019-10-14). "Lovin Music Awards will be held next Saturday". TVMnews.mt. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "#COVIDCalls". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-02-24.