Simon Bates
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Simon Bates joins Nine as Director of Social Media and Off Platform
He joins from TikTok (ByteDance), where he served as Head of Content.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 23, 2026
Ilai Matangi named Creator of the Year at TikTok Awards
TikTok’s 2025 Awards drew more than 5,000 fans to its new Sydney Entertainment Centre, with Ilai Matangi taking top honours and Jonathan Bailey presenting TikTok For Good.
by Mediaweek Admin – Nov 27, 2025
ICC Sydney Theatre rebrands as TikTok Entertainment Centre
The multi-year deal aligns the platform with one of Sydney's most iconic venues.
by Vihan Mathur – Nov 25, 2025
TikTok reveals Australian creators to watch in its 2025 Discover List
Kim Farrell: 'we are committed to celebrating our incredible creator community.'
by Alisha Buaya – Feb 26, 2025
As Trump brings back TikTok in the US, Simon Bates talks STEM Feed launch in Australia
Simon Bates: 'If the content identified does not pass this triple-layer fact-checking process, it will not be eligible for the STEM feed.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jan 18, 2025
TikTok launches new dedicated STEM feed
Simon Bates: 'More than 8.5 million Aussies use TikTok to discover, be entertained, or learn, and our dedicated STEM feed makes it easier to find enriching, educational content on TikTok.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jan 15, 2025
'I'm excited to celebrate Aussie creators and businesses': Robert Irwin set to host 2024 TikTok Awards presented by CeraVe
'I’m excited to celebrate Aussie creators and businesses who are leading the charge on TikTok, all while having some serious fun on stage.'
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 18, 2024
TikTok bolsters creative with senior appointments
• New hires will drive content, culture and creativity for the app across ANZ
by Mediaweek Admin – Sep 14, 2020
MTV head on how The Veronicas pitched and then filmed their reality series
• The Veronicas: Blood Is For Life will premiere at 6pm on Sunday
by Talon Admin – Nov 8, 2019
Executive appointments at Viacom Asia Pacific
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced executive appointments within the company’s management team in Asia Pacific, which will be effective 1 October 2016. Paras Sharma, previously…
by Mediaweek Admin – Sep 27, 2016
