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Matt Nunn

Matt Nunn (born 1972) is an Australian media executive and former basketball player, known for founding and leading Nunn Media, Australia's largest independent media agency.

Matt Nunn
Born1972
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
EducationFederation University
Occupation(s)media executive, basketball player

Early life and education

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Matt Nunn was born in Ballarat, Victoria, in 1972. He is the second eldest of four children. Nunn attended Ballarat East High School before studying at Federation University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 1996. He planned to become a physical education teacher.[1][2]

Sport career

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From 1989 to 1998, Nunn played for the Ballarat Miners in the SEABL (now NBL1) senior men's basketball team.[citation needed] During this time, he won three SEABL championships.[citation needed]

In 2020, Matt Nunn served as an Assistant Coach for the Ballarat Miners NBL1 team.[3][4] In 2021, he took on the role of Head Coach for the U20 Victorian State Team, leading them to a silver medal.[5] Additionally, in 2021, he returned to the Ballarat Miners NBL1 team as an Assistant Coach.[6] In 2022, he again led the U20 Victorian State Team as Head Coach.[7][3]

In November 2022, Nunn was appointed head coach of the Knox Raiders NBL1 senior men's basketball team.[8][3] In 2023, he led the team to win the NBL1 National Championship.[8][9][10]

Nunn also hosts the Building Teams podcast.[11]

In 2024, Matt Nunn received the Lindsay Gaze Award – Coach of the Year from Basketball Victoria.[12]

Media career

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In 1998, Nunn transitioned from basketball to media, starting in sales for WIN Television. Later that year, he moved to Melbourne for a media sales position with the Nine Network.[2]

In 2002, Nunn founded Nunn Media with a small team, including his wife, Kim, who served as the accountant. Under his leadership, Nunn Media expanded through several acquisitions, including Kruse Media in 2013, AKA Media in 2014, Innovate Online in 2015, a stake in Local Planet in 2018, and Alley Group in 2021.[13]

Nunn Media has grown into Australia's largest independent media agency, with annual billings exceeding A$500 million, a staff of 200, and a market presence in Australia and the United States.[14][15] In both 2022 and 2023, he was included in Mediaweek's Agency 50 Power List.[16][17]

As of 2024, Matt Nunn serves as the managing director of Nunn Media.[18] The agency's notable clients include Spotlight Retail Group, Melbourne Airport, Baker's Delight, Bendigo Bank, JB HiFi, and Levi's.[19][20]

Since 2018, Nunn also served as the managing director of Local Planet Australia, a global network of independent, owner-managed media agencies.[21][18]

Personal life

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Matt Nunn is married to Kim and has two sons and one daughter.[22][23] His older son, Brody, played US Division 1 College basketball for the Seattle University RedHawks, and his younger son, Bailey, plays for the Sacramento State Hornets.[13][23]

References

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  1. ^ Hui, Jin (2024-05-15). "Pathways for the young". Berwick Star News. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. ^ a b "Matt Nunn, Managing Director of Nunn Media". The CEO Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ^ a b c "Knox appoint Matt Nunn as head coach". nbl1.com.au. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ^ "Announcing | Knox Raiders NBL1 Men - Head Coach Matt Nunn". www.knoxbasketball.com.au. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. ^ "Victorian Under-20 and Ivor Burge teams announced". Basketball Rookie Me Central. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  6. ^ "Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners sign Matt Kenyon". ballarat.nbl1.com.au. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  7. ^ "Victorian Under-20 Player Tryout Nominations open". Basketball Victoria. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  8. ^ a b "Knox Raiders unveil new men's head coach". heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Knox Raiders celebrate NBL1 National Championship title". www.australiabasket.com. August 20, 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  10. ^ Prentice, Tristan. "NBL1 National Finals 2023: How the West will be won". pickandroll.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  11. ^ "Building Teams with Matt Nunn Podcast". Podtail. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  12. ^ "Berwick College Newsletter Issue 4" (PDF). berwickcollege.vic.edu.au. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  13. ^ a b "What this entrepreneur learnt from the iconic Gandel family". Australian Financial Review. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  14. ^ "Nunn Media appoints its first head of strategic development and head of client service + growth". Campaign Brief. 2019-06-06. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  15. ^ Rigby, Brittney (2019-06-05). "Nunn Media appoints Admatic's Matt Crook as head of strategic development". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  16. ^ "Media Agency 50 Power List: 2023". Mediaweek. 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  17. ^ "Agency 50 Power List: 2022". Mediaweek. 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  18. ^ a b Edwards, Aimee (2024-02-21). "Nunn Media Wins Global Independent Agency Of The Year At Local Planet 2024 Global Conference". B&T. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  19. ^ Welch, Kalila (2024-01-22). "EXCLUSIVE: Nunn Media confirms $90 million Spotlight Retail Group win". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  20. ^ Mediaweek (2023-02-21). "Nunn Media adds $10 million in billings with seven new global and local clients". Mediaweek. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  21. ^ "Nunn Media wins twice at Local Planet 2024 Global Awards | Mi3". www.mi-3.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  22. ^ "Matt Thomas Nunn, Jr". Beaver County Times. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  23. ^ a b "Matt Nunn Is Taking Australia's Nunn Media To New Heights". SWAGGER Magazine. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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