{"id":348560,"date":"2025-12-15T01:12:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/348560\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T01:12:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:12:08","slug":"dave-cameron-and-kerri-elstub-join-arn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/348560\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Cameron and Kerri Elstub join ARN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ARN has appointed two of the country\u2019s most experienced media executives.<\/p>\n<p>Kerri Elstub will become chief content officer while Dave Cameron will join as director of content for ARN\u2019s metro radio stations. Both appointments are effective early 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This comes after ARN\u2019s chief audience and content officer Lauren Joyce <a href=\"https:\/\/mumbrella.com.au\/lauren-joyce-out-at-arn-908910\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">was made redundant<\/a> in late November.<\/p>\n<p>Kerri Elstub brings more than 35 years\u2019 experience in media, beginning her career at 2UE before joining Nine, where she held a number of executive roles across Today, Weekend Today, Kerri-Anne, and A Current Affair. For the past seven years she has been director of nine.com.au.<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Dave Cameron brings 30 years of experience in radio and digital audio, most recently as the chief content officer at SCA. At ARN, he will have responsibility for metro radio P&amp;L, including content and programming strategy across the KIIS and GOLD metro radio networks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mumbrella.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dave-Cameron.png\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-910374\" class=\"wp-image-910374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dave-Cameron.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"453\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-910374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave Cameron<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p>ARN CEO Michael Stephenson said in an announcement: \u201cWe have a bold vision for ARN to be an entertainment Company. We want to create more audio, video, and social content alongside real-life experiences to create more opportunities for audiences and advertisers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDave\u2019s strategic programming experience and deep domain expertise combined with Kerri\u2019s strategic leadership and cross-platform content experience will supercharge our ability to deliver our vision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stephenson credited Elstub for her \u201cdeep understanding of the power of radio, video, social, and digital\u201d and noted that Cameron is \u201cwidely regarded as one of Australia\u2019s most senior radio and audio content executives \u2013 and he\u2019s now at ARN.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mumbrella.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kerri-Elstub.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-910375\" class=\"wp-image-910375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kerri-Elstub.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"420\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-910375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kerri Elstub<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cameron said: \u201cAfter a short spell away, I\u2019m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue contributing to Australia\u2019s vibrant and evolving media industry. I\u2019m really thrilled to be joining ARN in 2026, and look forward to working alongside Michael, Kerri and the fantastic market-leading creative teams, talent, and brands in the new year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a renewed vision and energy, ARN is an entertainment company that\u2019s crystal clear about its exciting future ahead, and I can\u2019t wait to play a part in its growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Elstub said: \u201cI began my media career in radio, so joining ARN as Chief Content Officer feels like coming full circle. Creating compelling content is part of who I am, and I\u2019m excited to work with Michael and the team to deliver distinctive, engaging experiences that resonate with our audiences and create value for our commercial partners across every platform.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tSUBSCRIBE<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tSign up to our free daily update to get the latest in media and marketing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ARN has appointed two of the country\u2019s most experienced media executives. 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