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Brands experience gold medal performance in free to air Games premium environment

AS NINE’S COVERAGE CLIMBS TO A REACH OF MORE THAN 18 MILLION, PARTNERS AND SPONSORS REAP BENEFITS OF TOTAL TELEVISION  

As viewer and mass media sentiment towards the incredible feats of our athletes remain at an all-time high, partners and sponsors of Nine’s broadcast of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 are experiencing transformational brand impact when their campaigns are wrapped in a premium environment. 

Nine’s broadcast of Paris 2024 has captured the hearts of the nation, with the coverage reaching more than 18 million viewers across Total TV nationally, and 9Now consumption at record highs.

The combination of live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television has delivered Nine’s 20 partners, sponsors and major package holders a gold medal performance as viewers, listeners and readers turn to Nine for comprehensive coverage.

As the Games approaches its final days of action, the attention will soon start to turn to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which begins on August 28.  

Nine will ensure viewers won’t miss a moment when the exclusive coverage is spread across live broadcast on Channel 9 and 9Gem – plus more than 20 dedicated high definition live streams on 9Now where every event is available as well as replays, highlights and behind the scenes content.

As the Olympic Games has proven, the power of live broadcast television, live streaming and on demand television to deliver reach at speed for Australian advertisers is unrivalled – and the Paralympic Games are set to be a boon for brands.

Nine’s Chief Sales Officer, Michael Stephenson, said: “The Paris Olympic Games have delivered total television gold for advertisers. The Paralympics will deliver total television gold and then The Block will deliver total television gold.

“Total television, the combination of live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television delivers better results for brands. It’s that simple.”

Source: OzTAM VOZ

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE WITH REPLAYS AND
EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW  

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager 
amotte@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Nine’s live audio streaming audience soars during Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Nine’s live audio streaming has witnessed a phenomenal surge in audience numbers during the first week of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as fans across the nation tune in to experience the most exhilarating live commentary of Team Australia’s spectacular gold rush.

Since the very first day of competition, session starts across Nine Radio’s digital devices have jumped 48%, with the key hours of 4am-7am showing the most significant uplift. During these early morning hours, Aussie athletes have shone brightly, claiming gold in finals across a range of disciplines. 

From the heart-pounding moments in the swimming pool to the adrenaline-fueled triumphs across kayak, canoe, BMX, skateboarding and more, Nine Radio’s expert commentators – led by Ray Hadley, Libby Trickett, Jane Flemming and Mark Levy – have captured every breathtaking second, bringing listeners closer to the action than ever before. With a commitment to delivering the best in live sports coverage, Nine has become the go-to destination for Australians eager to celebrate every medal and every victory. 

Total listening hours have increased by 12% since the start of the Olympic Games coverage, as fans tune in to the Breakfast shift (5am-7am) for exclusive insights and analysis of the overnight highlights from our on-the-ground teams. Listeners are then returning from 7pm-11pm to hear Nine’s expert Wide World of Sports team kick off the next day of competition. Both time slots have shown remarkable growth across the network.

Catch-up listenership has also surged, with Nine’s exclusive Olympic podcast, The Olympics Today, seeing a 17% increase in podcast listeners since the start of the competition*.

Nine Radio Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “This remarkable growth in our audience is a testament to the exceptional coverage our team is providing. We are thrilled to be the go-to audio source for Australians seeking in-depth analysis and vivid commentary as our athletes make history in Paris.”

As Team Australia continues to dazzle the world, Nine Radio remains committed to delivering unmatched Olympic coverage, bringing fans closer to the heart of the action.

Tune in each night from 7pm AEST to be part of the excitement with Nine’s live audio coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR. 

Source: Triton Streaming Metrics, 2 August 2024 vs 27 July 2024, Session Starts, TLH, Nine Radio, Australian only web-traffic, Unless otherwise specified

*Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, 1 March – 26 July, 27 July – 2 August 2024, Nine; The Olympics Today, Listeners.

For further information, please contact:
Caitlin Lynch
Senior Communications Manager, Nine
clynch@nine.com.au

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 12 schedule highlights

Matt Denny will chase Australia’s first Athletics Gold in the Men’s Discus Throw Final on Day 12 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, on the 9Network and 9Now.

Joining Denny will be an all out Aussie attack on the track, when Peter Bol, Joseph Deng and Peyton Craig (800m),  Michelle Jenneke (100m Hurdles), Stewart McSweyen and Morgan MacDonald (5000m) line up in the Athletics day session. 

The Opals will get their finals campaign underway against Serbia in the first of four quarter finals games.

At the velodrome our Men’s and Women’s team pursuit will go all out for victory in the gold medal finals.

Plus Skateboarding and Sport Climbing are ready to thrill, when they bring their modern flavour to the world stage in Paris.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 12 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7
3.30PMATHLETICS – MIXED TEAM RELAY WALK 
Featuring Australians Rebecca Henderson, Jemima Montag, Declan Tingay, Olivia Sandery, Kyle Swan, Rhydian Cowley 
5.00PMWOMEN’S GOLF – ROUND 1
Featuring Australians Hannah Green, Minjee Lee 
5.00PMTAEKWONDO 
Featuring Australian Bailey Lewis 
5.30PMCANOE SPRINT 
Featuring Australians Alyce Wood, Tom Green 
6.00PMATHLETICS 
Featuring Australians Brandon Starc, Joel Baden & Yual Reath (High Jump), Michelle Jenneke, Liz Clay & Celeste Mucci (100m Hurdles), Kelsey Lee-Barber, Kathryn Mitchell & Mackenzie Little (Javelin), Stewart McSweyen & Morgan MacDonald (5000m), Peter Bol, Joseph Deng & Peyton Craig (800m), 
6.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD SEMI FINAL 
6.00PMSPORT CLIMBING
Featuring Australian Campbell Harrison 
7.00PMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
Australian Opals v Serbia
8.30PMSKATEBOARDING – MEN’S PARK PRELIMS 
Featuring Australians Keegan Palmer, Kieran Woolley, Keefer Wilson 
8.45PMCYCLING 
10.00PMMEN’S WATER POLO – QUARTER FINALS
10.30PMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
11.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD PRELIMS
Featuring Australians Maddison Keeney, Alysha Koloi
THURSDAY AUGUST 8
1.30AMCYCLING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S TEAM PURSUIT GOLD MEDALS 
1.30AMSKATEBOARDING – MEN’S PARK FINAL 
2.00AM BASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
2.30AM – 5.30AMATHLETICS 
Matt Denny (Discus Throw Final) Featuring Australian Connor Murphy (Triple Jump) Nina Kennedy (Women’s Pole Vault Final)
3.00AMMEN’S WATER POLO QUARTER FINAL
USA v Australia
3.00AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – SEMI FINAL
3.30AMTAEKWONDO 
Featuring Australian Bailey Lewis 
5.30AMBOXING FINALS 
6.00AM BASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
USA v Nigeria

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11 schedule highlights

It’s all to play for as Team Australia battles to keep their campaigns alive with quarter finals highlighting Day 11 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live on the 9Network and 9Now. 

Leading the action, the Boomers take on Serbia and their star power of Nikola Jokic in the men’s basketball, before the Stingers face Greece in the women’s water polo, culminating with the Aussie women’s beach volleyball duo of Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy taking on Switzerland in a showdown underneath the Eiffel Tower. 

Teenage hopefuls, 14 year old and 2024 X Games champion Arisa Trew, alongside 15 year old Ruby Trew take over the skatepark in the women’s park event. 

Melissa Wu, in her fifth Olympic Games appearance dives for the chance to clinch her first ever gold medal in the women’s 10m platform alongside Ellie Cole, with Kurtis Mathews aiming for a place on the podium in the men’s 3m springboard. 

At the velodrome, the Australian men’s and women’s get ready to ride in the thrilling team pursuits, whilst on the track, Olympic debutant Reece Holder races for a spot in the men’s 400m final, and Oceana Mackenzie will fight with grit and determination to make it up the wall in the women’s bouldering event of sport climbing.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

Patty Mills will lead the Boomers in their quarter final against Serbia
(Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)

DAY 11 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
TUESDAY AUGUST 6
5.30PMCANOE SPRINT – MEN’S & WOMEN’S K4 & K2
Featuring Team Australia 
6.00PMATHLETICS – DAY SESSION 
Featuring Australians Jess Hull, Linden Hall & Georgia Griffith (Women’s 1500m), Cameron McEntyre (Men’s Javelin), Brooke Busckkuehl (Long Jump), Tayleb Willis (Men’s 110m Hurdles Repechage)  
6.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD 
Featuring Australian Kurtis Mathews 
6.00PMSPORT CLIMBING – WOMEN’S BOULDER
Featuring Australian Oceana Mackenzie 
6.00PMEQUESTRIAN – JUMPING INDIVIDUAL FINAL
8.30PMSKATEBOARDING – WOMEN’S PARK PRELIMS
Featuring Australians Arisa Trew, Ruby Trew 
10.30PMBASKETBALL – MEN’S QUARTER FINAL: AUSTRALIA v SERBIA
11.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 10M PLATFORM 
Featuring Australians Melissa Wu, Ellie Cole 
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7
1.30AMCYCLING TRACK – WOMEN’S & MEN’S TEAM SPRINTS & PURSUITS
Featuring Team Australia
1.30AMSKATEBOARDING – WOMEN’S PARK FINAL 
3.00AM – 6.00AMATHLETICS – NIGHT SESSION 
Featuring Australian Reece Holder (Men’s 400m Semi-Finals) 
3.00AM WATER POLO – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINAL: AUSTRALIA v GREECE
3.30AMARTISTIC SWIMMING – TEAM FREE ROUTINE 
Featuring Team Australia 
5.00AMBEACH VOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINAL: AUSTRALIA v SWITZERLAND 

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Andrew Gaze Boomers preview ahead of Paris 2024 men’s basketball finals

It’s win or bust for the Boomers when the Men’s Basketball finals begin on Day 11 at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

Five time Olympian, former Australian Team flag bearer and dual NBA and NBL champion, Andrew Gaze, previews the Boomers crucial match up with Serbia, on a day when the world’s best basketballers take to the court across four quarter finals. 

9Network basketball expert, Andrew Gaze, said: “With the greatest player in the world, Nikola Jokic, at their disposal, Serbia presents a huge challenge for the Boomers to overcome in the quarter finals.” Said Gaze, 

“We managed to beat Serbia in the lead up games, however they were minus another one of their attack weapons sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic, who dropped 30 points in their last game.

“Jokic’s diverse skill set presents threats in every area of the court, so it’s crucial that we defend him as a collective, which is easier said than done.

“Despite their NBA superstars, the Boomers have shown enough in this tournament to be competitive regardless of what the scoreboard has reflected in their two group game losses. The international basketball community regards Australia as one of the most talented teams at the Olympics and for good reason.

“It’s been more so poor execution with offence that has led to our issues with conceding points, and it was a slow start against Greece last start that cost us in the end.

“Jock Landale has a big night ahead of him in the paint, but we can’t fall into the trap of focusing too much on one area, or Serbia will make us pay on the scoreboard. We have the talent to win but it will be a total team effort.

“I know Patty Mills will have everyone fired up, and we won’t be taking a backward step. This is going to be a very interesting game.”

Team USA’s Lebron James and Steph Curry (Getty Images)

Straight after the Boomers, global icons Lebron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant will be out to put on a show when they take on Brazil. 

Men’s Basketball Quarter finals – Paris 2024
Germany v Greece (7.00pm AEST)
Australia v Serbia (10.30pm AEST)
France v Canada  (2.00am AEST)
Brazil v USA (5.30am AEST)

Gaze is joined by Brenton Speed in commentary, with exclusive access to the stadium for the 9Network and 9Now.

Serbia’s three time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic (Getty Images)

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 10 schedule highlights

Noemie Fox in the Women’s Kayak cross, Diving’s Melissa Wu begins her charge for a golden breakthrough and Australia’s very best at the velodrome will head up Day 10 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

Holding Aussie hopes of more medals is Matt Denny (Discus) and Nina Kennedy (Pole Vault) who will step onto Stade de France for their first day of Athletics competition.

Diving legend Melissa Wu, who made her Olympic debut at Beijing 2008, will jockey for her first gold medal In the Women’s 10m Platform, alongside Ellie Cole.

Noemie Fox will aim to add to the Fox family medal tally in the Women’s Kayak Cross finals. She’s joined by fellow Aussie medal contenders Tim Anderson and Tristan Carter, who will attack the Men’s Kayak Cross finals. 

It’s win or go home for the Hockeyroos when they face China in the Quarter Finals.

Get ready to ride when the sprint cycling action gets underway at the velodrome. Our Australian track cycling team will roll out with strong chances in the Men’s Team Pursuit and Sprint qualifying. 

Sport Climbing features with the speed and bouldering events. In Speed Climbing athletes will climb side-by-side up a 15-metre wall, racing for time. In Bouldering, athletes are presented with multiple walls and must reach the finish point of as many of them as possible within the time allotted. 

Then slam dunk day 10 away with the gold medal games for the 3×3 Basketball.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 10 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
MONDAY AUGUST 5
4.00PMTRIATHLON – MIXED RELAY 
6.00PMATHLETICS
Featuring Australians Matt Denny (Discus), Nina Kennedy (Pole Vault), Ellie Beer (400m) 
6.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 10M PLATFORM  
Featuring Australians Melissa Wu, Ellie Cole 
6.00PMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS 
Australia v China
6.00PMSPORT CLIMBING 
Featuring Australian Campbell Harrison 
8.00PM GYMNASTICS 
8.30PMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS
9.30PMMEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v JAPAN 
11.30PMCANOE SLALOM – WOMEN’S & MEN’S KAYAK CROSS FINALS 
Featuring Australians Noemie Fox, Timothy Anderson, Tristan Carter
TUESDAY AUGUST 6
1.00AMCYCLING – WOMEN’S & MEN’S TEAM QUALIFYING 
1.30AMBASKETBALL 3X3 – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SEMI-FINALS 
1.30AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS 
2:00AMMEN’S FOOTBALL SEMI FINALS
2.30AM –
5.30AM		ATHLETICS
Featuring Australians Matthew Clarke & Ben Buckingham (3000m Steeple), Calab Law (200m) Kurtis Marcshall (Pole Vault)
4.00AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS 
5.00AMBASKETBALL 3X3 – MEN’S & WOMEN’S GOLD MEDAL GAMES 
5.00AMMEN’S FOOTBALL SEMI FINAL

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Monday, August 5, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 9 schedule highlights

Australia’s golden rush continues as we head into Day 9 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now. 

Don’t blink or you’ll miss it, the pinnacle event of the Athletics, the fastest man in the world will be crowned in the Men’s 100m Final. Looking to book their spot in the great race will be reigning world champion, USA’s Noah Lyles, alongside Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville of Jamaica. Tokyo 2020 gold medalist, Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs, will be fighting to defend his title, and if he does he will only be the third to join the elite club alongside the greats of Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis. 

Australia’s hopes in the Women’s High Jump Final rest with Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson. 

Australia’s fastest woman Torrie Lewis will lead the day session of the Athletics when she makes her Olympic Games debut in Round 1 of the Women’s 200m alongside Mia Gross. 

It’s the final day in the pool, and a relay duel will cap off one of the most successful swimming campaigns for an Australian Dolphins team ever, when our Men’s & Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay teams and Women’s 50m Freestyle sprinters fight hard. Our women’s team are the defending champions and have not missed a medal in this event since 1992. 

The final round of Men’s Golf tees off with Australia’s Jason Day and Min Woo Lee in a field of some of the best golfers in the world including Jon Rahm (Spain), Xander Schauffele (USA), Rory McIlroy (Ireland) and Tommy Fleetwood (Great Britain). 

Also featuring on Day 9, Australia’s best female cyclists, Grace Brown, Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Lauretta Hanson, compete for a place on the podium in the Women’s Road Race. The Opals go head-to-head against host nation France in the Women’s Basketball, the Stingers take on Hungary in the Women’s Water Polo, and the Kookaburras battle to keep their Paris 2024 campaign alive facing Netherlands in the Quarter-Final of the Men’s Hockey.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 9 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
SUNDAY AUGUST 4
5.00PMGOLF – MEN’S FINAL ROUND
Featuring Australians Jason Day & Min Woo Lee 
6.00PMATHLETICS 
Featuring Australians Cara Feain-Ryan & Amy Cashin (Women’s 3000m Steeplechase), Stephanie Ratcliffe (Women’s Hammer Throw), Torrie Lewis & Mia Gross (Women’s 200m), Chris Mitrevski (Men’s Long Jump), Tayleb Willis (Men’s 110m Hurdles), Sarah Carli & Alanah Yukich (Women’s 400m Hurdles)
6.00PMEQUESTRIAN – DRESSAGE GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE INDIVIDUAL FINAL 
Featuring Australians Simone Pearce, Jayden Brown, William Matthew 
7.00PMBOXING 
Featuring Australian Caitlin Parker 
10.00PMCYCLING – WOMEN’S ROAD RACE
Featuring Australians Grace Brown, Ruby Roseman-Gannon, Lauretta Hanson
10.00PMWOMEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v HUNGARY 
11.00PMGYMNASTICS – MEN’S & WOMEN’S FINALS 
11.30PMCANOE SLALOM – WOMEN’S & MEN’S KAYAK CROSS HEATS 
Featuring Australians Jess Fox, Noemie Fox, Tim Anderson, Tristan Carter 

MONDAY AUGUST 5
1.30AMMEN’S HOCKEY QUARTER-FINAL – AUSTRALIA v NETHERLANDS
2.30AM – 4.30AMSWIMMING FINALS 
2.30AM – 6.00AMATHLETICS
Featuring Australians Reece Holder (Men’s 400m), Nicola Olyslagers & Eleanor Patterson (Women’s High Jump Final), Abbey Caldwell (Women’s 800m) + Men’s 100m Final 
5.00AMWOMEN’S BASKETBALL – AUSTRALIA v FRANCE

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 8 schedule highlights

The flying mullet, Rohan Browning, will take to the track when the fastest men and women in the world lead a Super Saturday of Sport on Day 8 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Browning will fire out of the blocks in Round 1 of the Men’s 100m sprint, alongside reigning world champion Noah Lyles (USA) and the fastest man this year Kishane Thompson (Jamaica).

In the night session, get ready to cheer on Bree Masters, who is the first Australian in 24 years to qualify for the Olympic 100m semi-finals, featuring alongside Sha’Carri Richardson (USA) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Jamaica).

Out to strike more gold in Paris will be our leading Women in the water, when Arnie and Lani – Ariarne Titmus, Lani Pallister (800m freestyle) and Kaylee McKeown (200m Individual Medley) make a splash at the swimming. Jess Fox is joined by her sister Noemie for the Women’s Kayak Cross. And at the regatta, our Rowsellas Women’s Eight and Tara Rigney will race to hold our first Rowing gold for Paris 2024. 

The voice of cycling, Phil Liggett, and Tour de France champion Cadel Evans will call the action in the Men’s Road Race, plus Lebron James and his superstar Team USA Men’s Basketball side take on Puerto Rico.

While at their most famous sites, we get a double chance to beat France. Our Men’s Beach Volleyball team are looking to crash the party underneath the Eiffel Tower, and our Women’s 3×3 Basketball aim to follow suit at La Concorde.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

 Ariarne Titmus and our Aussie Women in the water are hungry for gold on Day 8

DAY 8 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
SATURDAY AUGUST 3
5.00PMMEN’S GOLF – ROUND 3 
5.00PMSHOOTING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SKEET QUALIFICATION
Featuring Australians Joshua Bell, Aislin Jones 
5.30PMROWING – SINGLE SCULLS & EIGHTS FINALS 
6.00PMATHLETICS
Featuring Australians Ash Moloney & Daniel Golubovic (Decathlon), Kurtis Marschall (Pole Vault), Rohan Browning (100m) 
6.00PMMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL – AUSTRALIA v FRANCE 
7.00PMSWIMMING HEATS
Featuring Australians Sam Short (1500m Freestyle), Shayna Jack & Meg Harris (50m Freestyle), Men’s & Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay 
7.00PMCYCLING – MEN’S ROAD RACE 
Featuring Australians Michael Matthews, Lucas Plapp, Simon Clarke 
9.00PMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – AUSTRALIA v SPAIN 
11.00PMMEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v HUNGARY 
11.30PMCANOE SLALOM – WOMEN’S & MEN’S KAYAK CROSS
Featuring Australians Jess Fox & Noemie Fox, Tim Anderson
11.30PMGYMNASTICS 
11.30PMBOXING 
SUNDAY AUGUST 4
1.00AMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – QUARTER FINALS – USA v JAPAN
1.15AMMEN’S BASKETBALL – USA v PUERTO RICO
2.30AMWOMEN’S BASKETBALL 3X3 – AUSTRALIA V FRANCE
2.30AM – 5.00AMATHLETICS
Bree Masters (Women’s 100m finals)
3.00AMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – QUARTER FINALS 
4.30AM – 6.30AMSWIMMING FINALS 
Ariarne Titmus (800m freestyle final), Kaylee McKeown (200m Medley), Matt Temple (100m butterfly), 4x100m Mixed Medley Final
5.00AMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – QUARTER FINALS 

*Schedules subject to change

Jess Fox is joined by her sister Noemie for the Women’s Kayak Cross 

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Saturday, August 3, 2024

It’s time to relocate to Phillip Island

The Block, Australia’s favourite renovation show, celebrates 20 seasons this year in picturesque Phillip Island and premieres on Monday, August 12, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

Five fresh duos will walk into an abandoned resort and transform it into five luxury family holiday homes, once again designed by longtime Block architect Julian Brenchley. 

For the first time in Block history, one of our teams will grow in size when Haydn – one half of our Melbourne team – welcomes a beautiful baby girl in the first week of filming. Plus, will the pressure of this exacting build become too much for some?

The postcard backdrop of Phillip Island is the perfect location to celebrate this milestone season, and The Block will be showcasing all the Island has to offer, including the famous Penguin Parade, local attractions and the bustling retail sector.

Host Scott Cam is back for a remarkable 18th season and he’ll be joined by co-host Shelley Craft in her 17th season with The Block. 

Plus, Dan Reilly now takes on the role as sole foreman, and real estate director Marty Fox joins Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer for the all-important weekly room judging. Longtime foreman Keith Schleiger and veteran judge Neale Whitaker are stepping back from their duties this season, but both will be making special guest appearances during the show.

The Block teams relocating to Phillip Island are: 

  • Carpenter Jesse (29) and claims specialist Paige (27) – engaged couple from WA
  • Electrician Kristian (31) and restaurant manager Mimi (28) – newlyweds from SA
  • Plumber Ricky (34) and IT worker Haydn (37) – best mates from VIC
  • Events account director and furniture designerCourtney (32) and landscape business development manager Grant (29) – married couple from NSW
  • Hairdresser and business owner Kylie (37) and electrician and plumber Brad (32) – married parents from QLD

The 20th season of The Block will also be celebrated with a number of fan favourites returning to lend a helping hand for this monster build. And as this season builds to the nailbiting auction-day, a select group of Allstars will be helping these Blockheads to create something never seen on the Block before.

The returning Allstar Blockheads include: 
Steph and Gian (2023), Eliza and Liberty (2023), Jimmy and Tam (2020), Alisa and Lysandra (2013, 2014), Ronnie and Georgia (2020, 2021), Michael and Carlene (2014), Kyal and Kara (2014), Tom and Sarah-Jane (2022), Omar and Oz (2022), Dale and Sophie (2012) and Andy and Deb (2019). 

The Block premieres after the Olympic Games on Monday, August 12, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Monday, August 5, 2024

Australians fall in love with Paris 2024 as viewing records smashed

Paris is the city of love for Australian viewers, with the first week of Nine’s broadcast of the Olympic Games delivering Total Television reach of 17.5 million, the highest weekly reach in VOZ history.

As Team Australia experiences a gold rush from the pool and the rapids to the BMX track and tennis court, viewers have flocked to round-the-clock coverage on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.

Since the Opening Ceremony on July 27, the Olympics has contributed to a daily average National Total TV Reach of 10.5 million viewers across Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.

The Olympics to date (July 24 – August 3) has reached 17.5 million people across Total TV Nationally, with Paris 2024 particularly resonating with Australians aged 16-39. This demo has busted media myths and confirmed that under 40s turn to live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television for unifying cultural moments. Only FTA television does this.

The first week of the Olympics saw 9Now attract the highest daily share in VOZ history in the key demo of People 16-39, and a weekly National Total TV Reach for this demographic of over 4.8 million. In the crucial demographic of People 25-54, more than 7.3 million have tuned into Nine’s coverage this week [Sunday 28 July – Saturday 3 August].

From Sunday 28 July – Saturday, August 3, Broadcast Television has reached a National TV audience of 15 million, the highest ever weekly reach for Nine.

Australians have embraced 9Now like never before. With more than 40 Live streams, on demand and live streaming of Channel 9 and 9Gem, the platform has 17% incremental reach with 2.6 million viewers solely watching the Olympics via 9Now.

Michael Stephenson, Nine’s Chief Sales Officer, said: “Paris 2024 is the streaming Olympics and it is the most addressable media event we have ever seen.”

“More importantly, the Olympic Games have proven what most people already know – the power of Total Television. Marketers that use live broadcast TV in combination with the growth in live streaming and on demand TV are delivering better results. It’s that simple. And the best bit, this isn’t an Olympics thing, you can do this every single day with every single campaign!”

The first week of the Games saw 9Now record the highest weekly reach against all broadcasters in VOZ history, reaching more than 6 million Australians [Sunday 28 July – Saturday 3 August].

The 40 live streams on 9Now have reached over 4.1 million people throughout the Olympic Games, with the most popular sports Basketball, Swimming and Equestrian. Over 1.5 million in the People 16-39 demo have been reached via these live streams, and account for almost one half of viewing for Skateboarding and Gymnastics.

Almost 7.5 million total people were reached nationally in July on 9Now – the highest monthly BVOD reach against commercial broadcasters in VOZ history – with nearly 1 in 3 people aged 16-39 in Australia reached (29.8%).

Overall, the highest rating session of the week was on Day 2, with the Night Session attracting a National Total TV Reach of 5.741m and a National Average Audience of 2.332m. This session featured Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus qualifying for the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m Freestyle.

Nine’s broadcast of Paris 2024 has captivated viewers, as our athletes unite the nation. All up, Australian commercial broadcasters achieved the highest weekly Total TV reach in VOZ history last week, reaching 19.2 million Australians.

Hamish Turner, Director of Programming and 9Now, said: “The Olympics is a cultural phenomenon that transcends sport and brings all Australians together at unprecedented scale. The diverse and sustained consumption across all platforms is truly unique.”

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EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG
AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW  

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au 

Monday, August 5, 2024