Network 10 and WIN Corporation have announced that they have signed a new affiliation agreement for the supply of Network 10 content to WIN Network for its Northern NSW television licence area.
The new agreement is for a term of five years from 1 July 2021 and results in WIN broadcasting Network 10’s metropolitan free-to-air television content from channels 10, 10 Bold and 10 Peach into Northern NSW.
Jarrod Villani, chief operating and commercial officer and executive vice president, ViacomCBS Australia and New Zealand, said: “We are pleased to continue our relationship with WIN and renew the affiliate agreement for Northern NSW. WIN are a valued broadcast partner and we believe the outcome from these discussions collectively benefits both companies.”
Andrew Lancaster (pictured), chief executive officer of WIN, said: “The continuation of Network 10 content on our channels in Northern NSW is a great win for our viewers who enjoy channels 10, 10 Bold and 10 Peach. We look forward to working with 10 over the next five years to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.”
Further announcements in relation to affiliation agreements involving Network 10 in other regionals areas are expected to be made shortly.
Earlier this month, 10’s parent organisation, ViacomCBS Australia and New Zealand, and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced the expansion of a landmark media partnership deal worth $200 million. The five-year agreement, which commences next season, aims to give Australian football the greatest reach it has ever had.
The expansion saw ViacomCBS spend another $100 million in a contract with Football Australia to secure more soccer broadcast rights. The deal will see all the Australian National Teams and the FFA Cup matches broadcast across Network 10 and the soon to be launched Paramount+.
The $100 million will be spread across a three year deal, and gives ViacomCBS the broadcast rights to all national teams (Socceroos, Westfield Matildas, Young Socceroos, Young Matildas, Joeys and Westfield Junior Matildas) owned or controlled by Football Australia, as well as AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Asian Cups and, other AFC tournaments until 31 December 2024.