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Congratulations to the exceptional women at Nine who have been nominated for B&T's prestigious Women in Media People's Choice Award. The awards celebrate all women who have achieved success in their professional arenas and we congratulate their invaluable contribution to their industry through their leadership, innovation, and courage. Ana Hernandez Anna Mendoza Isabella Serg Jayanthi Jayaraj Lauren Freudenstein Maddison Leach Polly Hanning Rebecca Haagsma Shauna Anderson Tina Andrew Voting is officially open: https://lnkd.in/gpK7rCfx Liana Dubois Mike Sneesby

The Men's #StateofOrigin Game 2 last night captivated Australia, as the NSW Sky Blues and the Queensland Maroon's clashed live from Melbourne Cricket Ground. More: https://lnkd.in/g8bPqRnt Game 2 soared to sensational heights and broke ratings records, reinforcing Australia's demand for big event #sport on Nine. Game 2 highlights: 🏉 The highest rating Men's State of Origin Game 2 since 2017* 🏉 A whopping Total TV reach of 5.2M, with a Total TV National Audience of 3.3M 🏉 The 2nd highest rating program of all time on 9Now 🏉 The 3rd highest rating live BVOD program of all time (across all broadcasters) 🏉 739K watched on 9Now, driving epic year-on-year growth of +31% 🏉 Men's State Of Origin Game 2 was the No.1 program of the night in Sydney and Brisbane The Origin momentum continues when the 2024 Women’s State of Origin Game 3 decider kicks off tonight at 7.45pm AEST, live and free on #Channel9 and #9Now. Anne Gruber Matthew Granger Richard Hunwick Hazel Nichols Olivia Jackson Liana Dubois Helena O'Dowd Kathryn Galvin Source: *(based on TAM/VPM data) VOZ 5.0 National Total TV. Total TV includes Nat. Broadcast TV (including ‘spill’*) and Nat. BVOD.

Get ready to celebrate two decades of design, drama, and dazzling renovations when The Block returns for an incredible 20th season in 2024. More: https://lnkd.in/giFPnFHA Australia’s favourite home #renovation show is heading to the stunning coastal location of Phillip Island, a cruisy two-hour drive from Melbourne and home to the world famous Australian MotoGP and Penguin Parade. In the new season of #TheBlock, five couples from around Australia make the move to Phillip Island to build a new home that could change their lives forever come auction day. Don't miss out on building your brand through a premium content #partnership with The Block. Contact your Nine representative today. Richard Hunwick Nikki Rooke Sarah Stewart Jessica Robertson Abbey Roff-Smith Gabrielle Caundle

Ever wondered what you'd ask Australia's top Olympians and Paralympians if given the chance? 🏅 With just 30 days until the 2024 Olympic Games, Nine gave our employees exclusive access to a panel of sporting legends. After an insightful Q&A session, we turned the tables with a fun trivia event to test our Nine employees' knowledge of the Games. A big thank you to our host James Bracey, who led the conversation with Ellie Cole AM PLY OAM, Paralympian, Rachael Gunn, Olympian, Kate McLoughlin, Chef de Mission Australian Paralympic Team and James Tomkins OAM, Olympian. Learn more about life at Nine: ninecareers.com.au #olympics #paralympics #lifeatnine

Nine’s podcast network, #9Podcasts, has leapt up Australian Podcast Ranker to take the No.5 spot for sales representation nationally, with 4.1M downloads and 1.6M Listeners* in May 2024. More: https://lnkd.in/gniwU72d Nine’s Head of Podcasts and Digital Content, Mia Stern said: “The surge in listeners across 9Podcasts’ slate of programs is testament to Nine’s purpose – Australia Belongs Here – and our commitment to showcasing the richness and diversity of Australian news, stories and cultural moments like no other local media organisation can.” This commitment was reinforced further this month with the 9Podcasts and 9News Queensland podcast collaboration, Hannah’s Story, taking home a prestigious Mid-Year Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism.  Presenter Melissa Downes, producer Jess Lodge, and editor Adam Buncher were awarded with the Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women for the compelling series, which has dominated the Australian podcast charts and resonated globally, earning numerous national and international accolades, including the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, the Spotlight category at the Australian Podcast Awards, and the Best Narrative Documentary podcast at the renowned New York Festival Radio Awards. Ashley Earnshaw Anthony Smyth Carmen Doig Sophie Cook Kate Reynolds Liana Dubois Source: Australian Triton Podcast Ranker - Top Podcasts and Top Australian Made, May 1-31 2024, Downloads, Listeners. *Triton Podcast Metrics, Includes podcast downloads and listeners across all territories/regions.

As the Paris 2024 #Olympic and #Paralympic Games edge closer, we sat down with Luke McIlveen, Executive Editor of Nine’s Metro Mastheads, to talk about how Nine Publishing will capture the magic and inform Australia. More: https://lnkd.in/e3_U7ez6 Nine’s strategy is to bring the spectacular Games alive for fans no matter where they choose to engage. “For Paris 2024, we are sending Australia’s best team of #journalists to capture every pivotal moment of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our comprehensive coverage will include rolling updates, insightful articles from top sportswriters, and stunning photos and videos produced by award-winning photographer Eddie Jim. We will be first with breaking news, offering premium interviews, analysis, and features from renowned journalists such as Greg Baum, Chip Le Grand, Michael Chammas, Jordan Baker, and Emma Kemp.” Anne Gruber Matthew Granger Liana Dubois Adrian Motte Andrew Cann Ted de Haan Michael Stephenson Jo Clasby Ashley Earnshaw Sean O'Brien Clive Bingwa Andrea Salmon Helena O'Dowd

Swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus opens up about chasing Olympic glory, in a special edition of #GoodWeekend published this Saturday, June 22. More: https://lnkd.in/ggCXJxBy With just 35 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the #OlympicGames Paris 2024, the special edition of Good Weekend features amanda hooton profiling Titmus, who began her swimming life in the state with perhaps the least pools in the country, Tasmania, and was initially far from the best in her swim class – but is now one of the greatest swimmers this country has produced. Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland said: “Getting inside the head of elite athletes is not always easy, but Amanda Hooton makes it look that way with her insightful profile of one of the most exciting athletes going to the Games. As soon as I heard that Nine was the broadcast partner for Paris 2024, I knew we had to bring the best longform journalists in the country to the job of telling this story.” Good Weekend is published as part of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age every Saturday, and online at smh.com.au, theage.com.au, brisbanetimes.com.au and watoday.com.au. Jo Clasby Roslyn McIvor Gabrielle Caundle Liana Dubois

The team behind 9News Queensland and 9Podcast’s critically acclaimed podcast Hannah’s Story celebrated another significant achievement at last night’s The Walkley Foundation for Journalism 2024 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism. More: https://lnkd.in/gJqd5-WF They received the prestigious Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women. It adds to their other accolades for this groundbreaking production, which include the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, the Spotlight category at the Australian Podcast Awards, and the Best Narrative Documentary podcast at the renowned New York Festival Radio Awards. In a joint statement, Melissa Downes, Jess Lodge and Adam Buncher said: “What a night! We are immensely grateful for the recognition received, which underscores the transformative power of storytelling in journalism. Hannah’s Story has taken on a life of its own, and we will forever be honoured to have been entrusted with sharing the Clarke family’s story, transforming tragedy into a narrative that offers support and education to others. It’s incredibly gratifying to see this podcast continue to make a meaningful impact and evolve into a lasting educational resource worldwide.” Kylie Blucher Mia Stern Carmen Doig Ashley Earnshaw Tom Malone (GAICD) Liana Dubois

Channel 9’s acclaimed investigative journalism program, Under Investigation with Liz Hayes, was honoured with the prestigious Media Diversity Australia Award for its groundbreaking episode, Shots Fired, at last night’s 2024 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism, hosted by The Walkley Foundation for Journalism. More: https://lnkd.in/gENq6-Ng The award celebrates #journalists who are making an outstanding contribution through their reporting on #diverse people or issues in Australia, and this is the first time any commercial television network has been recognised in this category. Liz Hayes said: "It’s incredibly rewarding to be acknowledged, especially given our small yet mighty team at Under Investigation. Our mission is unwavering: to uncover the truth behind challenging and significant cases." Executive Producer of UI, Gareth Harvey, said: "This is a fantastic achievement for our program and our talented team. It’s an immense privilege for Under Investigation, a leader in investigative journalism programming, to be awarded with the Media Diversity Australia Award – the first time for any commercial television network." Anushri Soo Liana Dubois

In the latest instalment of #RethinkInk in partnership with B&T, explore the new quarterly content series, Traveller 360, a veritable A to Z of getting from A to B. More: https://lnkd.in/gc_E7v-p A beautifully curated 64-page stitched and trimmed #magazine with a visually led layout will provide avid Traveller readers with their ultimate guide to the best in #travel. Ensuring a comprehensive 360 approach, the magazine content extends across the Traveller #digital channels. Jo Clasby Simone Creighton Loren Marlin Liana Dubois