Australian Traffic Network taps Are Media and oOh! for new senior sales team
Australian Traffic Network has appointed a new national sales director, as well as a group sales director for Victoria and SA.
Karen Holmes joins ATN as the national sales director, coming across from Are Media where she held the same role. Prior to this, Holmes was head of customer solutions at News Corp Australia, and worked across various roles at dmg radio, and MCM entertainment.
In addition, Wade James has been appointed group sales director for Victoria and South Australia, coming from oOh!media, where he was national head of sales – agency.
ATN, part of the ASX-listed Global Traffic Network Group, delivers traffic reports to more than 200 capital city and regional radio stations, across major radio networks and the Seven and Ten television networks.
ATN CEO, Vic Lorusso, said: “For more than 25 years ATN has been the preeminent source of vital traffic information. As we look to the future, both Karen as national sales director and Wade as group sales director for Victoria and South Australia, bring considerable media and sales experience to ATN as we prepare to unveil a refreshed look and direction for the business.
“I welcome them both to the ATN family at what is an exciting time in our history.”
Holmes added: “I join ATN at a pivotal time in its growth. It is a unique business with a strong heritage, significant audience reach, and a strong portfolio of clients.
“I’m really looking forward to working with Vic, Wade and the team to make a great business even more successful.”
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Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.
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