ARN has appointed two new senior roles to join the Sydney leadership team in a move to drive the platform’s delivery of audio, video, social and live experiences.
Editorial and digital content leader Shauna Anderson has been appointed director of content at iHeart, with leading music and entertainment strategist Elle Bowles joining as senior manager at iHeart LIVE.
Reporting to ARN chief content officer Kerri Elstub, Anderson will lead iHeart’s content strategy, responsible for the development of iHeart original podcasts, identifying and developing emerging talent, expanding iHeart’s branded content capabilities, and accelerating ARN’s video and digital content strategy across platforms.
Bowles will report to Anderson with responsibility for iHeart LIVE, delivering premium, money-can’t-buy experiences for fans and brands – from intimate artist performances and creator-led conversations to cultural events and exclusive moments designed to live far beyond the room.
“These are two hugely important appointments for ARN and for the future of iHeart,” ARN chief content officer Kerri Elstub said. “We are building something much bigger than a streaming platform or podcast network. iHeart is a true entertainment super platform creating deeper connections with audiences at scale.”
Anderson is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most accomplished content leaders, bringing more than 20 years’ experience across television, digital publishing, and premium content strategy.
Commenting on her new role, Shauna Anderson said: “Creating content that genuinely connects with audiences has always been in my DNA. I am excited to be joining ARN at such a pivotal time for iHeart and lead the team that will supercharge it to deliver a world-class platform for our mass audience and our commercial partners.”
Bowles has spent more than two decades working across major music brands and live entertainment events and has fostered deep connections with artists and promoters.
Elle Bowles said: “Creating once-in-a-lifetime moments for fans is something really special, and I’m incredibly excited to push how we bring those experiences to life in new ways for both audiences and partners. I’m looking forward to being part of a team dedicated to delivering world-class iHeart LIVE experiences for fans and for our commercial partners.”
iHeart is currently the world’s largest free audio streaming platform with 100 million songs, 450,000 playlists, and 250,000 podcasts. A cornerstone of ARN’s entertainment strategy and one of Australia’s most powerful digital entertainment ecosystems, iHeart brings together live radio, music, playlists, podcasts, streaming, video, social, and premium live experiences – reaching 7.8 million podcast listeners each month, delivering more than 25 million monthly downloads, and connecting with 5 million registered users in Australia.
iHeart LIVE has already delivered a series of standout experiences this year with some of the world’s biggest artists and talent, including a complete cross-platform iHeart LIVE experience with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. With more than 20 events planned across 2026, Bowles will build on this momentum to grow ARN’s premium live entertainment offering, unlocking new opportunities for audiences, artists, and brands.
Both Anderson and Bowles are based in Sydney and have started in their new roles.
