Are Media appoints new Head of Sales, Victoria

Are Media has appointed Nisar Malik as Head of Sales, Victoria, effective 26 May 2025. The move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its digital capabilities and drive advertising growth across its omnichannel platform.

With over 25 years of experience in media sales across digital, television, and cross-platform channels, Malik will lead sales operations for Victoria. He will report to Anna Quinn, Director of Sales, and collaborate with Are Media’s national sales leadership team to implement the company's commercial strategy.

Malik joins from his previous roles at Nine Network, where he was Group Business Director, and ViacomCBS (now Paramount) as National Sales Director. He also held the position of Sports Sales Director at Network Ten.

“We’re thrilled to have Nisar on board,” said Anna Quinn. “His deep experience in digital and integrated media solutions, combined with his leadership and commercial expertise, will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our advertising offerings and meet the growing demand for more dynamic, connected solutions.”

Commenting on his appointment, Malik said, “I’m excited to join Are Media at such a transformative time for the company. With its incredible portfolio of trusted brands and its recently announced partnership with Dotdash Meredith, Are Media’s position as Australia’s #1 women’s lifestyle publisher offers an unmatched opportunity to innovate and deliver powerful, integrated solutions to clients.”

The partnership with Dotdash Meredith expands Are Media’s access to a broader audience and content solutions, supporting its push toward digital transformation and enhanced programmatic advertising offerings.

Quinn added: “Nisar’s expertise in driving digital transformation is perfectly aligned with our vision to grow Are Media’s digital footprint and deliver innovative, integrated media solutions to clients.”

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