News Corp merges network and NewsLifeMedia sales teams with goal of integrated, full service

Miranda Ward

May 3, 2016 11:20

News Corp has restructured its sales team, combining the company’s network sales team with the NewsLifeMedia sales team.

The new expanded network sales team will launch on May 30 and be led by chief commercial officer, network sales Sharb Farjami.

NewsLifeMedia’s director of sales and strategy Paul Blackburn will take on the new title of commercial director, lifestyle, and report to Farjami.

News Corp executive chairman Michael Miller said in a statement: “The aim of all our commercial teams is to provide our clients with engaging, integrated and seamless campaign solutions which provide optimal results by utilising all our assets.

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Miranda Ward

Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.

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2 COMMENTS

ScoopOZ 3 May 16

Is this because so many former staff have quit?

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KG 3 May 16

Congrats Paul, you’ll do brilliantly well in your new role 🙂

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