Seven Media Group appoints Holly Fallon as LiSTNR Head of News and Factual – Seven Media Group has appointed Holly Fallon to lead LiSTNR’s crime, news and factual podcast slate.
Fallon will become Head of News and Factual at LiSTNR on Wednesday 20 January 2027. She moves into the audio leadership role after spending the past two and a half years as Executive Producer of Weekend Sunrise.
The appointment moves a senior television news producer into LiSTNR at a time when Seven Media Group is connecting talent and content across television, audio and digital platforms. Fallon will lead non-fiction teams working across daily news, investigations and true crime.
Holly Fallon’s television and audio career
Fallon brings more than 14 years of broadcast, news and editorial experience to the position. Her career includes senior production and journalism roles across The Today Show and 7NEWS.
She also previously worked at Southern Cross Austereo as a journalist and senior online writer. That earlier audio and digital experience will now sit alongside her recent leadership work in breakfast television.
Fallon’s remit includes LiSTNR titles such as The Briefing, Secrets We Keep and Big Small Talk. She will report to Sam Cavanagh, Head of Content – LiSTNR Original Podcasts.
LiSTNR strengthens its factual leadership
Cavanagh said Fallon’s editorial background and experience leading teams in high-pressure news environments would strengthen the platform’s factual slate.
We are so excited to welcome Holly Fallon to the LiSTNR leadership team. Holly brings an outstanding combination of editorial experience, strong content instincts and a deep understanding of what connects with audiences. Her experience leading talented teams in high-pressure environments makes her a fantastic addition to LiSTNR as we continue to strengthen our factual podcast slate.
This is a great example of the pathways that are unlocked across Seven and LiSTNR, and how we can use the breadth of our brands and content businesses to continue developing our leadership teams.
Sam Cavanagh, Head of Content – LiSTNR Original Podcasts
Fallon said she was looking forward to using her news and factual storytelling experience to develop new products.
I’m incredibly excited to be joining LiSTNR and bringing my experience in news and factual storytelling to create new products. LiSTNR has built an impressive slate, and I’m looking forward to working with its talented teams to take it further – telling bold, distinctive stories that inform, engage and connect with new audiences.
Holly Fallon, Head of News and Factual – LiSTNR
LiSTNR expands across audio, video and social
The appointment comes as LiSTNR expands its distribution infrastructure for audio, video and social content. Seven Media Group says the service has more than 800 premium local and international titles and 2.8 million signed-in users.
The platform’s wider catalogue includes live radio, news, music playlists, AFL, NRL and international cricket coverage. It also distributes podcasts from Australian and international creators.
Seven Media Group says continued investment in advertising technology and publishing hubs is designed to help creators streamline production, reach larger audiences and improve commercial returns.
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