Jo Barton has been been appointed director of sales – Sydney at Nine.
Barton, currently group business director with complete responsibility for Nine’s largest agency group, has been at Nine since 2016.
Prior to this, she worked with some of the world’s largest media businesses including BBC Worldwide, EMAP UK and Australia; ACP and Bauer Magazines and News Corp Australia.
Nine’s chief sales officer, Michael Stephenson, said Barton has a proven track record in helping Australia’s largest brands to use our assets to deliver real business outcomes.”
“With her TV, radio, publishing and digital experience she’s ready to lead the largest sales team in the country," he said.
I’m proud that once again we are able to promote from within, testament to our ongoing commitment to improving the capability of our entire team.”
Barton said she is “beyond excited” to be given the opportunity to lead Nine’s Sydney sales team and represent its Total TV, Total Audio and Total Publishing platforms.
“I am really looking forward to implementing the Nine sales strategy across the Sydney market, working closely with our team and our partners to create integrated cross platform solutions which deliver real business outcomes,” she said.
“It’s a massive year for Nine, and I am privileged to lead such a passionate, professional and driven team.”
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