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Experienced media executive Lisa Muxworthy has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Growth Content at Nine’s metro #mastheads. More: https://lnkd.in/gxWX39MH “I am thrilled to join the talented team of #editors and #journalists at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age and have the opportunity to execute strategies for growing audiences and push the boundaries of #content discovery and distribution,” Muxworthy said. Muxworthy will commence her new role on February 3, 2025.

As 2024 comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible efforts of our employees who made this year so great. From breaking records with our Paris Olympics and Paralympics coverage, launching the revolutionary Good Food app, to marking the 170th anniversary of The Age, this has been a year of extraordinary milestones. These achievements—and so many more—are a testament to the passion, creativity, and dedication of our teams. Thank you for everything!  As many of us take a well-deserved break, shout-out to those working through the holiday season to deliver our content and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Wishing you all a happy holiday season! #LifeatNine #teamwork

Nine has today announced the appointments of Brendan Hockings and Michael Genovese as TV News Directors in Queensland and Western Australia, respectively. More: https://lnkd.in/gH4iAy-4 Mr Hockings said: “I marvel constantly at the creativity, passion and dedication of our #9News Queensland team. I’m honoured to take up this role and look forward to leading this extraordinary team of people as we tell Queensland and the Northern Territory’s greatest #stories.” Mr Genovese said: “Nine Perth has been my home for over a decade and it’s a privilege to take on the role of News Director and lead the hard-working team here. As West Australians turn to 9News as their trusted source of #information, we remain committed to delivering the stories that matter to Perth, every single day.”

We wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday and New Year. As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank you for being a valued part of the Nine family. Your trust and collaboration has been the cornerstone of everything we've achieved together. Next year, it's all about you – your success is our priority. As your #strategic partner, we are dedicated to delivering better business results with #content that inspires, #technology that innovates and #data that empowers. Find out more about Nine in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gtENU_Sx

Nine today announced the resignation of Chief Sales Officer Michael Stephenson, with experienced Nine executive Matt J. appointed to the role on an interim basis. More: https://lnkd.in/gRqKc8vD Nine Acting Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Stanton said “Since Michael joined as Director of Sales for ninemsn almost two decades ago, Nine has successfully responded to the changing industry dynamics and consistently performed strongly in the advertising market. During his tenure, Nine has developed the television trading platform 9Galaxy, launched self-serve advertising platform 9AdManager and rapidly grown our BVOD revenue share to 47 per cent in FY24. “We are fortunate that high-calibre media executive Matt James is stepping in to lead the Sales team to ensure continuity for Nine’s key partners and sales team. With experience on both the media and agency sides, a strong background in digital, and extensive knowledge of Nine, Matt is well placed to ensure he hits the ground running with the Sales team during 2025.”

Spanning 628 nautical miles of grit, endurance and world-class competition, the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the world’s most prestigious races. This year, Nine is bringing Australians closer to the action than ever before, providing the ultimate platform to engage #audiences at every moment – from the adrenaline of the race start to the triumph of the final arrivals – on #Channel9 and #9Now. It’s not too late to be part of this iconic event. Talk to your Nine representative today: https://lnkd.in/ev3eDuHB

Nine Radio’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, spoke with Mediaweek Australia this week, having wrapped up a successful year in #radio ratings, celebrating a mix of generational change, increased audience loyalty, and strong time spent listening (TSL) across the network. Read here: https://lnkd.in/esSEWuyd Reflecting on 2024’s key achievements, Byrnes highlighted Nine’s sustained dominance in major markets, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. “To end the year the way we started—number one breakfast and number one mornings in Sydney and Melbourne—is a testament to the loyalty our #brands enjoy and the exceptional work delivered daily by our #content teams,” he said.

Nine’s Cultural Diversity Community (ERG) has created The Share Table – a holiday cookbook featuring recipes contributed by employees from across the country. Now in its second year, this cookbook was curated and designed by dedicated Community members, showcasing the unique flavors and traditions from our employees at Nine. “It brings me joy to put it together and share it with colleagues, families & friends,” says Leah Beadman, Co-chair of the Cultural Diversity Community. The digital edition is available to download online just in time for the holidays.  https://lnkd.in/gpiSu3nD #LifeAtNine #CulturalDiversity #Diversity Leah Beadman Kely Cannane Jessica Dillon Maya Brasnovic

#LoveIslandAustralia Season Six finale took the crown as the No.1 BVOD show on Monday against all competitors, driving a remarkable 30.6% year-on-year audience growth. Australia turns to #9Now for their most loved programming, cementing the platform as the No.1 across all key demographics and Total people on Monday. Up next? 2025 kicks off with the Summer of Tennis, featuring the highly anticipated #AustralianOpen, starting Sunday 12th January. More: https://lnkd.in/gvnEtFsg

#2GB is excited to welcome adam hawse as the new host of Wide World of Sports, starting Monday, 16 December 2024. More: https://lnkd.in/gt7qMs8h Adam Hawes said: "In footy-speak I can't wait to tackle this new challenge and continue the outstanding work of Mark Levy as #host. For a guy who's spent his life either in the grandstand as a fan or holding a microphone at a press conference, I consider it a privilege to be able to share the very latest sports #news and #opinions with our loyal #listeners on this incredible program. We won't be side-stepping any issues and we'll have plenty of laughs along the way too.“