Nova Entertainment has appointed Nine’s Nick Young as chief commercial officer.
He is currently director of sales - digital and publishing at Nine Entertainment where he has been responsible for the commercialisation and data strategy for its digital and publishing platform since 2019.
In his new role, Young is responsible for the development and execution of Nova Entertainment’s commercial strategy.
He will work closely with the network’s senior commercial leaders, taking responsibility for creating commercial opportunities for clients and brands and capitalising on Nova’s digital audio and broadcast platforms.
Young will lead NOVA’s industry leading commercial function, including agency and direct sales, digital commercial teams and inventory management.
“Nova Entertainment is committed to investing and capitalising on our strength in audio and the opportunity it provides our audience, clients and partners,” says Nova Entertainment CEO Peter Charlton.
“Nick’s extensive track record and commercial strength in digital and data will be a great asset to our commercial team and the wider business. Working with Group Commercial Director Luke Minto and Digital Audio Commercial and Network Director Kane Reiken, his appointment complements our highly experienced senior leadership team which includes the recent appointments of a Chief Growth Officer and Commercial Operations Director.
“Nick’s expertise will further strengthen NOVA’s position and ability to capitalise on the clear growth opportunity that audio provides our business and clients.”
Young has held several senior commercial roles within digital, audio, television and agency businesses, working for two years at Ninemsn and eight years with the Multi Channel Network in a variety of roles.
“I am delighted to be joining one of Australia’s leading audio companies, at a time when NOVA is committed to investing in and strengthening its broadcast and digital ambitions,” Young says.
“With clients and brands increasingly recognising the strength of audio, I’m excited to be working with advertisers in developing all audio opportunities across Nova’s compelling content and addressable solutions.”
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