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Following the launch of SCA's new aggregated audio platform LiSTNR, the network has made two appointments to lead the digital growth strategy.

What you need to know:

SCA has made two new appointments to its digital audio division.
Grant Tothill and Chris Johnson are tasked with driving digital audio growth via the new LiSTNR 'super app'.

SCA has announced two senior digital audio appointments in the business, following the launch of its new digital audio aggregation app, LiSTNR, last week.

Grant Tothill becomes General Manager, Digital Audio and is responsible for bringing together all functional areas of the business to ensure SCA delivers on its digital audio strategy in relation to LiSTNR.

From now on, the PodcastOne Australia team will now be rebadged as LiSTNR Podcasts. Tothill will continue to manage the unit and lead the team.

Chris Johnson becomes Head of Digital and Innovation and will continue to oversee the digital leadership team and manage the roadmap of SCA’s core digital products including LiSTNR.

He will also now be responsible for establishing and managing SCA’s local and international digital partnerships.

“LiSTNR will be our new ‘home’ for SCA’s digital audio content,” said SCA Chief Operating Officer, John Kelly.