Paramount hosted a night to connect with advertising agencies, key sales clients, production companies and Paramount executives and talent on Wednesday to thank them for their continued support and collaboration.
The special occasion, held at Shell House in Sydney, comes after a year of tremendous growth for Paramount across its range of brands and businesses.
Waleed Aly hosted an intimate Q&A with special Paramount guests, president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, Pam Kaufman and president of broadcast and studios for international markets, Maria Kyriacou.
Narelda Jacobs, Angela Bishop, George Mladenov, Daniel Doody and Tristan MacManus
In the room were executive vice presidents of Paramount Australia and New Zealand Beverley McGarvey and Jarrod Villani as well as chief sales officer Rod Prosser.
Also in attendance at the event were talent 10 including Studio 10 presenters Angela Bishop, Tristan MacManus, Daniel Doody and Narelda Jacobs, Osher Günsberg, host of The Bachelors and The Masked Singer.
The team from 10 News First joined in the event with Hugh Riminton, Sandra Sully and Josh Holt, and The Project’s Hamish Macdonald.
Sandra Sully with Josh Holt
Paramount ANZ Sales team: Kristian Waller, Rachael Brand, Shani Kugenthiran, Di Ho, Namita Sopal, Tamar Hovagimian
Jo Porter with Osher Gunsberg and Rick Maier
Also attending the event was The Amazing Race Australia host Beau Ryan, Australian Survivor star George Mladenov and actor Lincoln Younes, who stars in the new Paramount+ series, Last King of the Cross.
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Prosser said of the event: “What sets Paramount apart from other media and content businesses is that we are a global company driven by a multiplatform ecosystem.
Narelda Jacobs with Hamish Macdonald and Emma Hoyle
David Mott, Mark and Carl Fennessy and Lincoln Younes
Sarah Thornton, Rachael Brand, Namita Sopal, Shani Kugenthiran, Narelda Jacobs
“Australia is a prime example of diversified global assets across streaming, FTA, brands and networks, with Network 10, Paramount+, 10 Play, and our pay networks.
“We have an incredible pipeline of global and local content, and are focused on developing, expanding, and maximizing premium content franchises fans love,” Prosser added.
Beau Ryan with Peter Newman and Tim Ali
Bash Abdelahad, Daniel Iuele, Christie Scandura, Christie Faulkner, George Mladenov (Australian Survivor), Andrew Hendy, Adam Garfi, Paul Cannon, Yvonne King