Bonnie Ilett and Delwyn Smith join Are Media's commercial team

Are Media has appointed Bonnie Ilett as senior client partner in Queensland and Delwyn Smith as agency lead in Victoria.

Ilett will report to Judy Taylor, head of sales for QLD, SA and WA, and be responsible for deepening engagement with agencies and clients across the publisher’s digital, print, social and experiential platforms.

Taylor said she’s “thrilled to welcome someone of Bonnie’s calibre” to the team.

“She will play a key role in driving successful commercial content partnerships across Queensland,” she said.

“Bonnie is well known in the market and brings extensive experience across content and digital media.”

Ilett joins from Urban List, where she spent three years in senior sales roles, after earlier stints at The Australian Traffic Network and APN Outdoor.

“It’s such an exciting time to join Are Media. They bring content to life like no one else through some of Australia’s most trusted and loved media brands.

Ilett added: “I look forward to showcasing the breadth of opportunities on offer and helping brands connect with millions of Australian women in powerful ways.”

Smith joins from The Guardian, where she led the Victorian sales operation. She will report to Victorian head of sales Nis Malik and oversee for leading agency relationships and strengthening commercial partnerships across the state.

Malik said: “Delwyn’s reputation, strategic thinking and agency relationships make her a strong addition to our Victorian team.

“Her expertise will be instrumental as we continue to elevate our offering and deliver meaningful results for our partners.”

Smith said: “I’m excited to be joining Are Media at such a pivotal time, when the economic and cultural influence of women has never been more apparent – and when creativity and brands need to rise to meet them.

“The strength of Are’s content, the ambition of the team, and the opportunity to build deeper, more strategic content partnerships with Victorian agencies really excites me.”

Top image: Bonnie Ilett and Delwyn Smith

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