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With just 3 days to go to the Paris 2024 #ParalympicGames, we spoke with Ben Glover, Nine’s Editor, Wide World of Sports Digital. Glover shared his reflections on the enduring impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in #connecting to those around us, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gBUGSvy7 "Ensuring that Paralympians are front and center of our Games coverage, alongside their able-bodied counterparts, is a priority for us. Over the next few weeks and beyond, we will use our platform to tell their remarkable #stories and expose our audience to their extraordinary commitment to athletic excellence."

Nine.com.au is driving unparalleled digital #engagement across news, sports and lifestyle. We’re solidifying our position as Australia’s digital #news site with 10.8 million visitors in July. We’re reaching new heights with our highest ever monthly #audience on Wide World Of Sports, and we're the go-to lifestyle destination on 9Honey, talking to 2.7 million Australians. Is digital part of your #marketing mix? Get in touch to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gVz6kxET

Yesterday in Brisbane, Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) hosted their third 'The Audio Edge' event. Nine’s Ashley Earnshaw joined a dynamic panel to discuss 'Sonic Boom -Digital Audio’s Exponential Growth.' The session delved into the exciting and cutting-edge ways technology is transforming audio planning, buying, measurement, and optimisation. Check out The Audio Edge Playbook for the latest insights! https://lnkd.in/gJgPz7hw #TheAudioEdge

We’re wrapping up our Talking Creativity series with an unmissable episode. Nine’s CMO Liana Dubois sits down with Wade Kingsley, The Creative Coach, to delve into the magic behind this year’s standout advertising #campaigns from Cannes Lions. Get ready for insider #insights and #strategies that shaped the most talked-about work in the industry. Missed an episode? Catch up now: https://lnkd.in/gfgN9wbh

Always one to chase adventure, test his limits and dream big, Australian Paralympian Curtis McGrath OAM PLY shares his incredible, inspirational story of overcoming adversity in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 #Paralympic Games, in Curtis McGrath Unstoppable, premiering Monday, August 26, at 8.45pm on #Channel9 and #9Now. More: https://lnkd.in/g6KhVibX Produced by 60 Minutes, this #documentary offers exclusive first-time access into Curtis’s professional and personal life. We learn first hand of the resilience and determination that saw McGrath become a Paralympian in 2016, after losing both his legs while deployed as a soldier in Afghanistan. Now, a three-time Paralympic gold medallist and twelve-time world champion, Curtis is heading into Paris 2024 with a target on his back as the one to beat. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gaHmETP7 It’s not too late to be part of history in the making at the Paralympic Games. Find out how: https://lnkd.in/gGZxXKcR

Dive into the world of big #ideas and creative #collaborations with our latest Talking Creativity episodes hosted by Nine’s CMO Liana Dubois. We chat with Julian Schreiber about how big ideas, integration, and transmedia storytelling are redefining brand communication in a fragmented media world. Brent Smart and Micah Walker uncover the secrets of successful client-agency collaborations and the role of #creativity in tackling business challenges. Don’t miss these thought-provoking episodes, catch up here: https://lnkd.in/gfgN9wbh

1 WEEK TO GO: THE PARIS PARALYMPIC GAMES COMMENCES 28 AUGUST Australia’s Home of the Olympics and Paralympics, the 9Network, will make the Paris 2024 #Paralympic Games the most prominent in history, with an unrivalled lineup of commentators to cover all the action. More: https://lnkd.in/gzH6wtX3 Nine Director of Television, Michael Healy, said: “There is no other #sporting event that unites the world quite like the Paralympics. We are honoured to provide a platform that showcases and elevates these outstanding para-athletes and their captivating #stories. We will provide more opportunities than ever before across Nine’s suite of broadcast, radio, publishing and digital assets to ensure Australians don’t miss a single moment.”

Buckle up as we have double the inspiration with two new episodes of Talking Creativity! Our CMO Liana Dubois sits down with the fearless Damon Stapleton, Rose Herceg and Michael Rebelo at AWARD's This Way Up! In Damon’s episode, we'll dive into his bold keynote, "What the F**k is Creativity Anyway?”. Discover his take on #creativity, disruption, and navigating the ever-changing world of #advertising. In Rose & Mike’s episode, “The Interplay of Ideas and Information: Creative Use Of Data”, they break down how #data and creativity merge to boost advertising #engagement and effectiveness, with insights from their Cannes Lions experience. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting in the industry, these episodes will inspire you to push the boundaries. Catch up on all the episodes here: https://lnkd.in/gfgN9wbh

Preparing 9Now for the Olympics and Paralympics was an unprecedented challenge, pushing the boundaries of live sports streaming like never before. This project has not only set a new benchmark for Olympic coverage in Australia but also laid the groundwork for future innovation in the field. Jim W., an Engineering Manager for the 9Now Connected Television team, shares how they successfully navigated this monumental task through collaboration, innovative thinking, and an empowered team culture. Discover the full story here https://lnkd.in/gM86__id #Olympics #Paralympics #Innovation #LifeatNine

Congratulations to all recognised at the 2024 Kennedy Awards for Outstanding Journalism! A special shout-out to Tracy Grimshaw for being awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award—an exceptional recognition of her invaluable contributions to the field of journalism. We are also excited to announce the Nine winners and extend our warmest congratulations to all of the finalists: • Outstanding Cartoon: Cathy Wilcox - Solid Ground - Nine Network & The Sydney Morning Herald • Outstanding Finance Reporting: Neil Chenoweth - Cracking the Tax Office Omerta - The Australian Financial Review • Outstanding Online News Breaking: The Sydney Morning Herald Newsroom - Bondi Junction Coverage - The Sydney Morning Herald online & across Nine Publishing • Outstanding Nightly Television Current Affairs Reporting: Hannah Sinclair - NDIS Investigation - A Current Affair & Nine Network • Outstanding Television News Reporting: 9News & Current Affairs Team - Nine News breaking/rolling coverage of Bondi Stabbings - Nine Network • Outstanding Radio News and Current Affairs: Ben Fordham, Mark Levy, Will Bottom and the 2GB team - Bondi Junction Attacks - 2GB Sydney • Outstanding Portrait Photography: Eddie Jim - Fighting, Not Sinking - The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald