Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance), Griffith University. Graduate Certificate in Data Science with Distinction, RMIT. Master of Data Science, Strategy and Leadership with Distinction, RMIT
Joshua Sale is Canstar’s Group Manager for the Research and Product Data departments, overseeing the teams responsible for the collection and maintenance of product information data, the calculation of Canstar’s Star Ratings and Awards, and the timely delivery of media insights.
Under Joshua’s leadership, the data curated and analysed by his teams not only fuel Canstar’s comparison websites across Australia and New Zealand but also powers Canstar View, a crucial database for Australia’s major financial institutions. His role includes steering the team responsible for delivering more than 60 annual award releases across Australia and New Zealand, and ensuring Canstar’s reputation as a leader in financial product comparison and expert industry analysis is continually reinforced.
Since joining Canstar in 2016, Joshua has held a number of roles including Senior Research Analyst, Ratings Manager, and media spokesperson, making him adept at demystifying the complexities of financial markets and products for a broad audience. He has been featured in prominent media outlets like the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au, and Money magazine, offering balanced, informed views on a range of financial topics.
Joshua has a passion for educating and empowering consumers and peers alike. His goal is to enhance financial literacy and decision-making, using his extensive knowledge and the power of data to guide Australians in navigating their personal finance journeys.
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Canstar Blue offers a range of commercial and organic opportunities for winning brands that want to let the world know they’re the best in their field. Our Commercial Team is ready to help you maximise your win!
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Canstar Blue’s Awards work in a variety of capacities, each of which are designed to help consumers understand the markets around them, and make more informed purchasing decisions as a result. Our Most Satisfied Customer and Most Trusted Awards are based on feedback from consumers who have recently purchased and used products, services and brands, while our Outstanding Value and Innovation Excellence Awards are decided on by our team of Research Experts through a set criteria and methodology. If you’re interested in learning more about each specific Award and its criteria, click on the Award icons above.
Each Canstar Blue Award is only awarded once per year – or in the case of some categories, once every two years – with Canstar Blue presenting over 300 Awards over the course of a year. Each individual Award has a specific release and publication date throughout the year, in which we aim to remain consistent with every year to help brands and consumers keep an eye out for the latest results.
To receive a Canstar Blue Award, a brand must either be highly rated by consumers or our research experts across a range of criteria. This criteria varies between each Award type, which is explained in each Award’s methodology section. Once a brand has been selected to receive an Award, Canstar Blue will reach out to the winner to notify them, as well as offer the opportunity to license the Award for marketing opportunities.
