Rex Validakis-Betar joins Network 10 as group strategy manager
Network 10 has appointed Rex Validakis-Betar as its new group strategy manager, reporting to chief operating officer Annabelle Herd.
In his new role, Rex is responsible for helping shape and evolve Network 10’s strategy, working closely with the executive leadership and teams across the business.
Annabelle said: “Rex is passionate about solving the big problems, innovating constantly and helping 10 succeed in a rapidly-changing media world so I am very happy he has decided to take this role.
“We launched our Rocket Strategy in 2018 with the goal of connecting our platforms, connecting with our audiences, reconnecting with our clients, and refreshing the way we work together.
“Our multi-platform strategy is delivering great results, with strong growth from 10 Play and 10 Daily this year and the launch of 10 All Access and 10 Speaks over the past seven months. Rex will ensure that we keep hitting our strategic goals,” she said.
Rex said: “I’m thrilled to be joining at an exciting time for Network 10 and television globally. With a great line-up of content for the rest of 2019 and into 2020, the launch of addressable advertising, the Rugby World Cup around the corner and the early success of our new platforms, the future looks bright.”
Network 10 continues to invest in digital sales
Network 10 is continuing to invest in digital sales with the promotion of James Carr to digital commercial director.
Currently 10’s head of revenue and analytics, James will start his new role on 1 August reporting to 10’s digital sales director Sophie Hicks Lloyd.
As digital commercial director, James will lead 10’s drive to generate non-traditional and new revenue streams for its digital assets through partnerships and integrated commercial activities. He will also be responsible for all elements of 10’s digital sales operations, reporting and revenue generating partnerships.
Sophie said: “Our digital assets have some serious momentum in market. 10 Play’s website has just refreshed, 10 Daily is continuing to break audience records, 10 Speaks is rolling out fresh, engaging content and we’re now live with our data segments.
“With our digital audiences growing at a remarkable rate, James’ appointment adds important experience and skill to the team as we look to take advantage of a huge number of digital commercial opportunities in market.”
James has 30 years sales experience in Australia and the U.K., including 20 years in advertising sales roles at News Corp Australia, The Daily Mail and Clear Channel International.
As head of revenue and analytics at 10, James was responsible for pricing inventory and yield management for the company. He joined 10 after two and half years at Fairfax Media (now Nine Entertainment Co.) where he was pricing and inventory director.
James said: “We’re doing so many amazing things across our digital assets at 10, from digital exclusive content on 10 Play to new content on 10 Speaks as well as significant investments in our data capabilities.
“There’s a lot of potential to elevate our digital commercial proposition in market and I’m excited to join Sophie in the digital sales team to unpack these opportunities and drive revenue across our digital portfolio.”