Are Media has appointed Anna Quinn as its new director of sales, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues its transformation into a true omnichannel media powerhouse. Quinn will take on the role from 17 March, reporting directly to Are Media CEO Jane Huxley.
In her new position, Quinn will oversee advertising sales, creative and commercial strategy, affiliate sales, and operations for Australia’s largest and most influential women’s media business. She will also be part of Are Media’s executive leadership team.
With a career spanning 25 years, Quinn is one of the most respected figures in the Australian media and advertising landscape. She has held senior leadership positions across some of the industry’s biggest companies, including Nine Entertainment Co., WPP Australia, MAXMEDIALAB, Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics, and ACP Magazines/Bauer Media.
A career defined by commercial excellence
During her tenure at Nine, Quinn played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy as General Manager of Nine Powered. She was instrumental in developing premium revenue initiatives that connected brands with audiences through content, context, and deep data insights. Prior to that, she spent nearly a decade at ACP Magazines/Bauer Media, where she held senior commercial roles across some of Australia’s most iconic publishing brands.
Most recently, Quinn served as the Australian managing director of Hogarth, WPP’s global advertising and marketing content production business. Before that, she led MAXMEDIALAB, Australia’s top luxury media and influencer agency.
Jane Huxley, CEO of Are Media, said, “I’m delighted that Anna has agreed to join Are Media and lead our advertising sales teams as we continue our transformation into a true omnichannel media content business.
“Anna brings with her great expertise in sales leadership, sales and commercial strategy, developing integrated cross-platform solutions and digital transformation. She has a proven track record in driving business transformation, leading large high-performance sales teams, and delivering strong revenue results – plus excellent relationships with our key commercial partners.”
Quinn added, “Are Media’s brands are some of the most trusted and influential in the country, with a unique ability to connect deeply with Australian women across every platform – print, digital, social, video, commerce, and immersive experiences.
“The engagement of these audiences, combined with rich data insights, creates an incredibly powerful opportunity for commercial partners to align with content that inspires and excites.
“I’m thrilled to be joining at such an exciting time, working alongside Jane Huxley – a visionary leader who is driving Are Media’s transformation into a true omnichannel content powerhouse. I’m excited by the opportunity to leverage the power of these iconic brands to create meaningful connections between audiences and advertisers.”