Matt Stanton
AustraliaexecutiveMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Matt Stanton is the acting chief executive of Nine Entertainment, a major Australian media company known for its ownership of several notable publications, including The Sydney Morning Herald. Under his leadership, Stanton announced a strategic restructure aimed at enhancing the company's marketplace division, which includes the digital real estate service Domain. His efforts signify a focus on maximizing returns from the company's diverse portfolio.
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Nine CEO Matt Stanton decries Albanese government late change to news bargaining plan.
Nine CEO Matt Stanton decries Albanese government late change to news bargaining planAustralia· 2026-08-04
Nine Entertainment chief executive Matt Stanton said foreign-owned tech companies had a significant and growing influence over how Australians reached local journalism.
News Corp says plan to make tech giants pay for news has been ‘gutted’Australia· 2026-08-03
Matt Stanton is the chief executive of Nine Entertainment, reflecting on Stefanovic's departure.
Karl Stefanovic spotted back in Sydney, metres from the Nine officeAustralia· 2026-07-22
Matt Stanton declined to comment on the finer details of a recent deal with Microsoft.
Global AI giant seeks access to decades of radio and television archives for model trainingAustralia· 2026-07-22Matt Stanton is the boss of Nine, the owner of the masthead.
Gina Rinehart’s media monitoring tests her commitment to freedom of speechAustralia· 2026-07-16
Matt Stanton is the CEO of Nine Entertainment who attended the State of Origin decider.
Peter V’landys kicks off his NRL executive chairmanship experimentAustralia· 2026-07-15
Matt Stanton told staff that it was the right time for Karl Stefanovic to move on from the Today show.
Today presenter takes maternity leave early following health scareAustralia· 2026-07-15
Matt Stanton is the chief of Nine who was involved in discussions regarding the NRL broadcast deal.
How Nine, Foxtel and NRL did Australia’s most lucrative sports rights dealAustralia· 2026-07-07
Today's announcement of the new rights deal in Sydney was attended by V’landys, Abdo, Nine Entertainment chief executive Matt Stanton.
Media Insider: Sky TV wins NRL and Warriors rights in new record deal
New Zealand· 2026-07-07
Matt Stanton is the chief executive officer of Nine who appeared less enthusiastic about the deal.
Everything you need to know about the $5.3 billion agreement between the NRL, Nine and FoxtelAustralia· 2026-07-07Nine chief executive Matt Stanton told staff on Friday that it was 'the right time for Karl to move on from the Today show and Nine'.
Nine axes multi-million dollar contract amid Tommy Robinson podcast fallout, co-host Sarah Abo makes tearful announcementAustralia· 2026-06-26
Matt Stanton replaced Mike Sneesby as chief executive of Nine and is known for being disciplined on costs.
How the Today show host went from Nine’s "heart and soul" to a shock departureAustralia· 2026-06-25
Matt Stanton is the chief executive of Nine Entertainment.
Who Peter V’landys held court with on State of Origin eveAustralia· 2026-05-27
Matt Stanton is the boss of Nine Entertainment, overseeing its transformation towards outdoor advertising.
Why Nine sold radio and spent almost $1 billion on billboardsAustralia· 2026-01-30Today’s announcements mark a critical milestone in our Nine2028 transformation,” said Nine chief executive Matt Stanton.
Media Insider: Nine acquires QMS for almost $1 billion - what now for QMS sister company MediaWorks and its NZ radio stations?New Zealand· 2026-01-29
Chief executive Matt Stanton said: 'These transactions will create a more efficient, higher-growth, and digitally powered Nine group for our consumers, advertisers, shareholders and people.'
Arthur Laundy buys radio stations for $56 millionAustralia· 2026-01-29
Matt Stanton is the chief executive of Nine Entertainment who expressed gladness to see momentum return.
Labor plan forces tech giants to pay for news contentAustralia· 2025-11-12Since taking the reins at Nine, chief executive Matt Stanton has aimed to run the publishing, radio, streaming and broadcasting arms in a more unified way.
Nine best placed in a sector facing challengesAustralia· 2025-10-10
Nine chief executive Matt Stanton is expected to share further details about the appointment at an employee business update.
Catherine West to be replaced by Peter TonaghAustralia· 2025-09-25
Matt Stanton is the new CEO of Nine, as mentioned by Andy Florance.
Domain’s new owner Andy Florance targets realestate.com.au for shaking down AustraliansAustralia· 2025-08-30
Nine chief Matt Stanton said the rollout of the Premier League across Nine’s platforms had been a 'full-scale offensive play'.
Nine kicks goals as 1 million-plus watch Premier League’s Tottenham Spurs topple Manchester CityAustralia· 2025-08-24
Matt Stanton said the decision was 'vindication of our reporting and reinforces Nine’s longstanding commitment to investigative journalism'.
Dr Munjed Al Muderis loses defamation case against Nine newspapersAustralia· 2025-08-08
Matt Stanton is Nine’s chief executive who commented on the acquisition of sports rights.
English Premier League to air on Stan, ending Optus’ sports armAustralia· 2025-06-30Matt Stanton is the chief executive who has confirmed the company’s interest in adding bigger sports packages.
Nine’s goal to become home of Australian soccer with English Premier League dreamAustralia· 2025-06-24
Matt Stanton is the CEO of Nine.
Blind cricket at the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics? Don’t rule it outAustralia· 2025-06-04
Matt Stanton is the CEO of Nine who mentioned there was no active sales process for the radio business.
Could 2GB, 3AW be next on the chopping block at Nine?Australia· 2025-05-22
Nine chief executive Matt Stanton said: 'The Rugby World Cup agreement reinforces the power of Nine.'
Nine Entertainment secures broadcast rights for three more World CupsAustralia· 2025-05-12
Matt Stanton is the CEO of Nine.
Could Kiss coach the Reds and the Wallabies? Rugby Australia is open to the ideaAustralia· 2025-04-09
Matt Stanton is the CEO of Nine and discussed the company's position in Australian sports broadcasting.
Why Rugby Australia traded free-to-air control for $215m windfall in new Nine broadcast dealAustralia· 2025-04-09
Nine CEO Matt Stanton attended the party at Joe Hockey’s house.
Domain $2.8b takeover inches closer after US bidder sweetens offerAustralia· 2025-03-27
