Ticker, the independent international news and business network, marked its fifth anniversary on Monday, August 19. The milestone was marked with a star-studded cocktail party at its headquarters at Ticker Park, Melbourne.
Ticker began as an ambitious venture in the streaming space and has since transformed into a global news source, with studios in Australia and the United States.
Reflecting on the journey, CEO and founder Ahron Young expressed pride in the network’s evolution and resilience through the past five years. Young remains the major shareholder in the business.
“When we launched Ticker in 2019, our vision was to create a news brand that stood for authenticity and delivered content for a new generation,” said Young. “Over the past five years, we’ve navigated some incredibly tough periods, including the broader changes across the media landscape.
“We have never been a victim of our circumstances though, and have ploughed ahead with bold ideas and risky programming moves to test what audiences are interested in watching.”
At launch, the channel was Australia’s first dedicated streaming news and business network. Since 2019, the team has interviewed thousands of news guests and business leaders.
Ticker revenues fund expansion
To a question from Mediaweek about the business model, Young told us: “Year on year, Ticker has grown revenue, and we have managed to bootstrap ourselves throughout the five-year journey. We have continually re-invested our revenues into expansion, which is my priority at the moment.”
Young highlighted a commitment to innovation as a key factor in its success.
“We haven’t just built a news brand, we’ve invented a whole new revenue model that capitalises on changes to the broader industry. I consider myself as CTO (Chief Technology Officer) – always looking for inventive ways to do things better. We had the good faith to arrive at a time when technology could be harnessed to build a future-focused newsroom that emphasises what’s in front of the camera.
“We celebrate live television and our growth is driven by that passion.”
Looking to the future, Young revealed Ticker’s ambitious plans for more live programming, particularly in the US market. “We’re incredibly excited about what’s ahead. With our new studios across the US and more streaming partners requesting our service every week, Ticker is poised for significant growth.
“This expansion will allow us to reach even more viewers and invest in independent journalism, at a time when we need it most.”
The anniversary celebration served as both a reflection on the past and a launchpad for Ticker’s next chapter.
Who’s who at the fifth birthday party
Prof Tim Harcourt – the Airport Economist and professor at UTS who flew down for the event. The Airport Economist channel streams exclusively on the Ticker App as its own standalone channel.
Kate Save – CEO of BeFitFood and Winner Telstra Vic Business Awards 2022 – Host of The Inspired CEO on Ticker.
Penny Lane – CEO and Founder of My Perfect Cosmetics and host of In The Driver’s Seat on Ticker.
Samuel Levi – CEO of LuxeSticks – host of Take Your Shot on Ticker.
Nataneal Bloch – former advisor to the French government and host of Euro Bloch on Ticker.
Dr Steven Enticott – CEO of CIA Tax and host of Ticker’s Money Minute.
Phil McMartin – owner of Claxton Communications
Some of the other show hosts on Ticker at present:
Chris Judd – AFL legend and host of Talk Ya Book
Caroline Bowler – CEO of BTC Markets and host of Crypto Corner.
Natalie Giddings – CEO at Hoozu (within IZEA Worldwide) and host of The Creator Economy
Harry Sanders – Founder and CEO of Studiohawk, and host of Messy Business.
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About Ticker
Ticker is a global news and business network that delivers live and on-demand streaming content across multiple platforms. Launched in 2019, Ticker has grown into an international brand with studios in Melbourne, Australia, and New York, USA. Ticker promises viewers real, authentic news coverage that focuses on politics, money, tech and leaders.