On May 26th, Mediaweek’s Next of the Best awards celebrated the best of under 40s talent across the media industry – including TV, radio, media agencies and PR.
Taking home gold for Salesperson – Media was senior group business director, Foxtel Media, Rachel Miller.
Miller has been with Foxtel Media since November 2019, with a resume that also includes time at Multi Channel Network, Network 10, and Fairfax Media.
Mediaweek caught up with Miller about her Next of the Best win and the future of the industry.
Congratulations on winning gold! How do you feel about the win?
“I was not expecting my name to be called out as Gold winner and I was beyond thrilled with the win. It’s certainly one of the proudest moments of my career! It was a true honour to be recognised amongst an extraordinary group of my peers.”
How does this award reflect the work of you and your team?
“I could not achieve the results I’ve achieved without the support and motivation of my colleagues, mentors, friends and family. I’m very lucky to be able to work with an incredible team who continually challenge and inspire me. I have a never give up attitude and I genuinely care about my work and the results and partnerships I can deliver for my clients and feel this award is a reflection of the effort and passion I put into every day.”
In your view, what are some of the major hurdles the industry is facing?
“Change is the only constant in our industry. Technological advancements and AI capabilities we are currently experiencing continue to evolve the way we do business. Staying ahead of the curve and integrating into how we business as the new norm is a continued challenge.”
The Next of the Best is an under-40s award, how will today’s upcoming talent impact the industry in the future?
“We have incredible talent throughout the industry who have a thirst for evolving our business backed up with new data and technology capabilities – new ideas, new minds with a new way of doing things. The upcoming talent will continue to drive our industry forward in ways we have never imagined possible and I’m looking forward to being a part of it.”
What’s your outlook for the year ahead?
“As we all know working in media, no two days are the same but that’s what makes it exciting to come to work every day. While we navigate economic pressures in an ever-changing landscape, I’m excited for the challenges that lay ahead. We’re a business in growth with a strategic approach to the next few years. I’m looking forward to continuing to deliver true partnerships with our clients.”
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