Emma Shepherd

1 week ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

The Seven Network has appointed Annie Griffiths to the newly created role of director of commercial strategy and innovation, continuing a wave of senior leadership moves designed to align the business with its content, commercial and communications priorities.

1 week ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

Kayo Sports has posted its highest streaming figures to date, clocking a record 844 million minutes viewed over a packed weekend of live sport from Thursday to Monday, a 16% increase on its previous record set in March 2025. The milestone came off the back of a stacked sporting line-up, including AFL Gather Round, NRL, the Masters Tournament, Formula 1®, Supercars, MotoGP, UFC 314, Super Netball, the IPL, and NBA on ESPN.

1 week ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

ARN has appointed seasoned digital executive Ben Campbell as director – of digital strategy, data and digital ventures as the company sharpens its focus on commercial transformation and accelerates its digital audio ambitions. Campbell officially joins ARN on 2 June. Campbell brings more than two decades of experience across Australia and the UK, with a proven track record in building market-leading digital advertising products, driving data strategy, and leading ad tech innovation.

1 week ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

McDonald’s Australia has announced a senior marketing shake-up, with Chris Brown set to depart his role as chief marketing officer after four and a half years with the business. Brown will leave the Golden Arches in May to pursue new opportunities. Stepping into the role is Annabel Fribence, who returns to McDonald’s Australia to lead the brand’s marketing function. “It’s been one hell of a ride,” said Brown. “We’ve achieved significant success and launched new platforms and capabilities.

1 week ago | mediaweek.com.au | Emma Shepherd

NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer (NBCUIN & DTC) has elevated long-time executive Caroline Cleland to the newly created role of Vice President, Asia Pacific. This move sharpens the business’s strategic focus across linear and direct-to-consumer platforms in the region. Cleland, who joined NBCUniversal in 2008, will now lead the operational and strategic direction of NBCUIN & DTC’s portfolio across Asia Pacific.