Radioinfo Podcast

Radio Ratings Survey 1 wrap

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:27:06 GMT

A wrap of all the results for GfK radio ratings survey 1 for 2026, with Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern.

All the highlights, including Kyle and Jackie O, Gold FM's Christian O'Connell, Jonesy and Amanda, Nova's Ricki-Lee and Tim, 2Day's Nath and Emma, Triple M's Beau, Catt and Woodsy, 2GB's Ben Fordham, 3AW's Ross and Russ and more.

We hear from Content Directors Greg Byrnes, Jon Vertigan, Peter Clay and Matthew O'Reilly for their take on the survey.

See our reports here:

https://radiotoday.com.au/first-radio-ratings-survey-results-for-2026/

https://radiotoday.com.au/bob-still-the-builder-in-brisbane-breakfast/

https://radiotoday.com.au/jase-lauren-up-christian-down-and-better-news-for-2dayfm-in-survey-1-of-2026/

With Steve's analysis piece at https://radioinfo.com.au/news/radio-ratings-survey-1-analysis/

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Jack Lawrence on moving from radio to podcasts

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:01:57 GMT

After 15 years in radio Jack lawrence left with an idea for a podcast and not much else. Now he makes a six figure salary and produces 6 podcasts that get tens of thousands of downloads per month.

Steve Ahern spoke to Jack at the opening party for the new Acast Sydney studio last week.

“I spent 15 years in radio. I started at SEAFM on the Gold Coast, I worked in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne. I worked on the Hughesy and Kate Drive show for 5 years. I spent a long time in radio, 15 years of my life. I was made redundant in Adelaide in 2016. So I ran around the traps… my last stint was at Today FM breakfast working on the Hughesy Ed and Erin show as their anchor.

Jack started with one podcast and has now developed a suite of offerings, mostly in the crime genre. How does it feel?

“Amazing! For me, it's about working for myself and the freedom that comes with that. The freedom to be able to tell the stories that I want to tell.

“You know, I spent my radio career, always asking permission…and, you know, you have limitations, of course, with radio, versus podcasting. You don't have limitations [with podcasting].

“I wanted to interview people with insane life stories. So I started the podcast where I speak to prisoners who are incarcerated in the United States… So it's freedom for me to tell the stories I want to tell, the content that I want to produce. And freedom to be able to do things with my family, like pick up my kids from school or go and see them doing stuff and not have to go to a content director can I have the afternoon off."

Enter the Australian Audio Awards here.

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Acast Launch: Toni and Ryan, Jack Laurence

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:54:15 GMT

How Toni & Ryan and Jack Lawrence got into podcasting

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Bonus episode: The Australian Audio Awards

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:54:53 GMT

Our colleagues at Radio Today share this chat between Steve Ahern and Tim Burrowes with all you need to know about the Australian Audio Awards.

Find out how to enter and hear about the judging criteria.

Entry details at www.mumbrella.com.au/audioawards

When your submisison is ready, enter here https://2026-aus-audio.awards-portal.com.au/

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Hugh Marks talks about audio with Radioinfo

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:02:01 GMT

At today's National Press Clus address in Canberra, ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks focused on the "value and impact" of the national broadcaster and its importance for "a cohesive nation"

"We cannot take this Australia of ours for granted. We must continue investing in our Australian stories, in our Australian voices, in Australian creativity," he said.

He looked beyond the ratings numbers to articulate the impact of radio across all its platforms

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Leigh Hatcher remembers his radio coverage of The Dismissal 50 years ago

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:38:41 GMT

Fifty years ago today the Whitlam Labor government was dismissed by the Governor General John Kerr for its inability to pass the federal budget and guarantee supply. It is one fo the few reasons an Australian government can be dismissed from government by the monarch’s representative, the Governor General.

Leigh Hatcher was a reporter for the Macquarie Radio Network that day. Radio was the first medium to break the news of the dismissal to the public after months of coverage of the Liberal dominated Senate not passing the budget bills and precipitating the ‘supply’ constitutional crisis.

Leigh tells radioinfo’s Steve Ahern how it all unfolded on the day from the moment his cadet burst through the door of his small radio press gallery office shouting ‘Gough sacked!”

ARN Director of Digital Strategy, Data & Digital Ventures Ben Campbell

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:46:00 GMT

At the ARN upfronts a lot of the new initiatives announced depend on next level of sophistication of digital and advertising technology.

ARN's Director of Digital Strategy, Data & Digital Ventures Ben Campbell talks to Steve Ahern to explain the Ad Tech behind the new initiatives.

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ARN Chief Audience & Content Officer Lauren Joyce

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:22:33 GMT

In this radioinfo podcast Steve Ahern talk to the chief audience and content officer of the Australian Radio Network Lauren Joyce, about the ARN Upfronts.

Lauren talks about the network and presenter changes ARN has put in place for 2026.

Christian O’Connell is going national but Kyle and Jackie are not.

The strategy to put Kyle and Jackie on DAB in Perth and whether that will change over time.

Smallzy joins the KIIS network

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ARN CEO Michael Stephenson

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:23:59 GMT

In this radioinfo podcast Steve Ahern talks to the new CEO of the Australian Radio Network, Michael Stephenson, about the ARN Upfronts.

Michael talks about the partnenships ARN has put in place with Spotify, Youtube and others for advertising, creating local Australian content on the global iHeart platform, the ARN share price and how he plans to build on the heritage left by former CEO Ciaran Davis.

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iHeart Australia's Corey Layton talks podcasting

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:01:36 GMT

As podcasters all over Asia are scurrying to get their entries in for the 2025 Asia Podcast Awards before they close on 4th July, radioinfo's Steve Ahern got some tips on changing consumption trends in podcasting, the best approach to starting and promoting your new podcast and the business model that iHeart Australia is using for its podcast slate from Corey Layton, iHeart Australia’s Head of Digital.

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Dielectric President Keith Pelletier at NABShow 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:03:30 GMT

Dielectric offers broadcast systems designed and manufactured under one roof, including all components from transmitter output to tower top. With roots dating back to 1942, Dielectric helped pioneer the broadcast age, and the company’s drive to innovate has never waned. Dielectric has earned a reputation for offering the world’s most sophisticated antenna and signal-transmission solutions, and an ability to meet the needs of all broadcasters: TV, HD and FM, low and high power.

Dielectric President and CEO Keith Pelletier told radioinfo’s Steve Ahern at the 2025 NABShow about the quick deployment of equipment in disaster-prone areas, enabling broadcasters to maintain their signals during emergencies.

They also discussed exciting innovations in their product line aimed at enhancing FM transmission systems, focusing on the new Ringmaster Antenna system and groundbreaking new manifold combiners for radio broadcast transmission.

Dielectric is accelerating its R&D processes, ultimately benefiting customers through economical and high-performance solutions and improved sustainability methods, as you will find out in this radioinfo podcast.

More information:

https://www.dielectric.com

https://radioinfo.asia/news/reduced-wind-resistance-and-decreased-tower-weight-in-new-dielectric-transmission-technology-nabshow-2025/

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What Keeps CEOs up at Night

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:42:36 GMT

Steve Ahern and four other CEOs from European radio companies talk about the things that excite them and the challenges they face in this #RDE25 RadioDays top level session titled 'What Keeps CEOs up at Night.'

Konstantinos Fotopoulos, the CEO of Audiomax in Greece, top issues:

Developing new radio shows – exciting
Financial problems – find money, avoid pay cuts
How to manage strong personalities – relationships
How to face the competition – finding creative solutions
Reporting to shareholders

Baiba Zuzena, Chair of Latvia’s public broadcaster

The role of radio in the future digital media ecosystem – identify strengths, maximize impact
Visual radio – genre fusion or threat
Developing new local music stars via radio
Sustaining youth engagement with content in native language
Stable long term funding for public service broadcasters
Attracting and retaining young talent

Vivian Mohr, President of Audio at Bauer Media UK

The product proposition for audio in the AI world
Advocating for audio to commercial partners and agencies – a generational change in buyers
How to maximize inventory
Evolving measurement in relevant yet responsible ways
The role of media in preserving transparency and democratic values

Charles-Emmanuel Bon, Secretary General of Radio France

The relevance of radio today in the face of converged audio and video platforms
The impact of podcasters on election campaigns
How to keep audio and radio attractive to the audience
Challenges of social media – algorithms and editorial control
The importance of public service media to democracy

Steve grouped them all into 6 main themes:

The role of radio in the modern media and AI world
Money – ad revenue, public funding
Supporting culture, society, democracy, local language, local music
Talent – finding talent that appeal to young audiences, maximizing performance
Growing and attracting new audiences/ audience segments
Competition from Social Media and Search

Read more at: https://radioinfo.com.au/conference/what-keeps-radio-ceos-up-at-night-rde25

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Fyona Smith, Managing Editor of Today FM Ireland

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:40:27 GMT

Steve Ahern caught up with Aussie Fyona Smith, who is now in based in Dublin as Managing Editor for Bauer Media's Today FM.

Fyona previously worked in sales, as an announcer at SCA and ARN, a music director and Head of Radio at AFTRS. She left Sydney to work in Ireland about 5 years ago.

"One of the things that's different about the Irish audience is their absolute love of radio, it's still at pre-internet levels. Spoken word content and the connection to radio is really embedded in culture here, that hasn't been disrupted by all of the streaming choices or all of the entertainment choices that we've got with multiple devices now. That really fascinates me.

Listen to the full interview between Steve Ahern and Fyona over a pint of Guiness in a Dublin pub.

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Asia Podcast Award Winner Oanh Ha reveals the secrets to a good podcast

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:30:54 GMT

The Big Take Asia podcast was launched in May. "It's a weekly podcast and we're basically taking the biggest, most compelling, most interesting story in Asia that Bloomberg reporters and our newsroom has produced and extending that story in hopefully, a compelling and interesting way for a different audience.

It's a way to tap into our newsroom... I'm super grateful to be working for such a well resourced organization. We have a huge newsroom here in Asia, I think we have the biggest Asian newsroom, hundreds of reporters in more than a dozen bureaus here in Asia.

Oanh tells the inside story of her process for creating this award winning podcast in the 2024 Asia Podcast Awards.

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Former politician turned radio presenter KJ at Radiodays Asia 2024

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:07:58 GMT

Former politician, now radio presenter and podcaster KJ, talks to Steve Ahern at Radiodays Asia 2024.

He shares his transformative journey into the world of radio and podcasts. After stepping away from a political career, he found renewed purpose and passion in broadcasting. KJ emphasizes the power of radio, highlighting how it fosters connection and community engagement. He discusses the challenges and rewards of producing content that resonates with listeners, noting that podcasts have become a vital platform to encourage political engagement.

KJ also reflects on the evolving landscape of media and comments on the Malaysian government's moves to regulate social media platforms.

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3AW's Russel Howcroft

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:30:16 GMT

Russel Howcroft chats about advertising and ratings with radioinfo's Peter Saxon

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SCA's CEO Grant Blackley

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 05:30:07 GMT

Southern Cross Media Group Limited (ASX: SXL) today announced its financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2022. Peter Saxon speaks to Grant Blackley about the business.

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Nine Radio's Tom Malone

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:51:33 GMT

Nine Radio CEO Tom Malone talks to Peter Saxon about the success of Nine Radio 3 years after acquisition.

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Survey 7: Nova's Ben Latimer

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:53:21 GMT

Nova's Ben Latimer talks to Peter Saxon about Survey 7, highlighting the continuing success of smooth and recognising the quiet achiever Bogart Torelli.

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Ace Radio's Mark Taylor talks to Peter Saxon

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:07:30 GMT

Radioinfo's Peter Saxon talks to Mark Taylor about then results of Survey 6, particularly 4BH Brisbane's remarkable rise.

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Grant Blackley discusses SCA 2022 Financial Results

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:00:22 GMT

Southern Cross Austereo CeO Grant Blackley talks to radioinfo about the company's full year financial results, released today.

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Ciaran Davis on ARN's half year results

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:40:50 GMT

Ciaran Davis talks to radioinfo about HT&E and ARN's half year results

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Survey 4 ratings wrap, recorded with RØDE

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:00:47 GMT

In this Radioinfo Podcast, Peter Saxon talks to Greg Byrnes, Duncan Campbell and Paul Jackson, recorded with RØDE.

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Production tips to make your podcast sound great

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:09:40 GMT

Abe Udy and and Harry Badcock from Abe's Audio talk to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about how to make a brilliant sounding podcast taking into account room audio, mic quality and other production techniques. Peter used a RODE podcast mic and mixer to record this episode.

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Tom Webster with Wayne Stamm at Radiodays Europe

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:53:39 GMT

Comedy, news, society and culture and true crime are the top podcast categories, according to Tom Webster, who chats with radioinfo's Wayne Stamm at Radiodays Europe.

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Grant Blackley at RadioDays Europe

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:08:17 GMT

SCA has become “an audio company that appeals to a mass audience in a premium environment,” SCA CEO Grant Blacklery told the RadioDays Europe audience. He spoke to radioinfo's Wayne Stamm after his presentation.

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Peter Whitehead ARN Chief Commercial Officer

Mon, 16 May 2022 05:16:47 GMT

In a presentation at Pier Two on Sydney Harbour today, ARN updated agencies and clients on the company’s latest moves. "Radio is the driving force behind the diversification of audio," said Peter. We spoke to him after the presentation.

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Emily Copeland talks about CADA's programming and advertising approach

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:43:02 GMT

Emily Copeland, CADA’s General Manager told attendees that CADA’s programming approach is “short form content that moves at the speed of content and engages today’s young listeners.” She spoke to radioinfo after her presentation at a recent ARN client /agency function.

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Marty Sheargold talks to radioinfo about Triple M's breakfast show

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:49:48 GMT

After many months of lockdowns and being the only ones in the building, Marty Sheargold and his team finally got to have a proper media get-together for Triple M Melbourne’s new breakfast show today. radioinfo was there.

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NAB Show 2022: Joe D'Angelo and Jaime Chaux

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:00:22 GMT

Wayne Stamm is covering the NAB Show 2022 in Amercia for radioinfo. He speaks to CRA's Jamie Chaux and Experi's Joe D'Angelo about digital radio.

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NAB Show 2022: Fred Jacobs with Wayne Stamm

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 23:10:28 GMT

Our reporter Wayne Stamm is in the USA covering the 2022 NAB Show. He speaks to Fred Jacobs about Jacob's Media's upcoming Techsurvey which explores changed usage habits for car dash systems.

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Mike E and Emma talk about new show

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:23:24 GMT

Long-time radio duo Mike E & Emma will be heard live on the new RnB FRIDAYS Radio station on LiSTNR and on DAB+, from Monday, February 28, 7-10am weekdays. They talk to radioinfo's Peter Saxon.

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Nine CEO Mike Sneesby

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:36:11 GMT

Nine Entertainment CEO Mike Sneesby discusses Financial results and the future of live streaming for radio and tv.

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SCA's Grant Blackley discusses half year results

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:27:47 GMT

Grant Blackley talks about SCA's half year results for Feb 2022, covid and strategy for the year ahead.

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ARN's Ciaran Davis on strategy and profit

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:55:52 GMT

ARN CEO Ciaran Davis reviews the success of 2021 and talks about ARN's programming and revenue strategies for this year 2022 in this conversation after the company's Annual Report was released.

He discussed: Covid's affect on the business, and on him personally, balancing digital and broadcast revenue, Live Radio Streaming's potential for advertising revenue and the sale of 4KQ.

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Raoul Wedel discusses AI Voices

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:45:11 GMT

The inventor of Adthos AI Voiceover software Raoul Wedel discusses the new technology with radioinfo.com.au 's Peter Saxon.

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Alison Cameron talks about selling Grant Broadcasters to ARN

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:54:03 GMT

Grant Broadcasters CEO Alison Cameon talks about background to the company's sale to ARN.

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Ciaran Davis talks about the Grant Broadcasters acquisition

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:37:36 GMT

After acquiring Grant Broadcasters stations today, ARN CEO Ciaran Davis explains the philosophy behind the takeover to radioinfo

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CRA's Joan Warner talks to Peter Saxon

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:16:49 GMT

Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about her 20 years at the helm of CRA and her impending retirement.

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GfK's Morten Boyer talks about radio ratings changes

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:41:15 GMT

GfK's Dr Morten Boyer talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about radio ratings changes.

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New Journalism Podcast: Wayne Stamm talks to Nick Bryant

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:39:31 GMT

Radioinfo's Wayne Stamm talks to international journalist Nick Bryant who has just joined the Judith Nielsen Institute to present a new podcast all about journalism. Wayne asks him about his background and discusses the first episode of the podcast, which covers journalism in Afghanistan.

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SCA's Grant Blackley discusses annual results

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:54:07 GMT

Grant Blackley talks to radioinfo about the company's annual results.

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Paul Jackson and Dave Cameron discuss survey 4

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 23:00:11 GMT

Nova's Paul Jackson and SCA's Dave Cameron discuss the results of Survey 4 and Cumulative Audiences with radioinfo's Peter Saxon.

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ARN's Duncan Campbell talks about Kyle and Jackie at number one, Cumulative Audience and other Survey 4 highlights

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:00:07 GMT

ARN's Duncan Campbell talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about the new Jase and PJ show, Kyle and Jackie at number one in Sydney, Christian O'Connell and other Survey 4 highlights.

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Raoul Wedel talks about Adthos

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:13 GMT

Raoul Wedel talks to Peter Saxon about Adthos

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Greg Byrnes on Survey 3

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:00:16 GMT

Peter Saxon speaks to Nine Radio Group Content Director Greg Byrnes about Radio Survey 3 of 2021.

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Ciaran Davis talks about HT&E2021 Annual Results

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:22:27 GMT

HT&E CEO Ciaran Davis talks about the company's financial results, podcasting and acquiring new radio stations.

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Survey 2: Ciaran Davis, Paul Jackson, Dave Cameron

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Peter Saxon talks about Survey 2 with ARN's Ciaran Davis, Nova's Paul Jackson and SCA's Dave Cameron.

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Anders Held talks to Peter Saxon about the success of the Radiodays Asia 2021 Virtual Conference

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:00:15 GMT

Co-founder of Radiodays, Anders Held, talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon after Radiodays ASia about the highlights and the success of the virtual conference during the pandemic.

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James Cridland discusses Radiodays Asia 2021

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:13:38 GMT

James Cridland talks to Peter Saxon about the highlights of Radiodays Asia, particularly the podcast stream.

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ARN's Ciaran Davis on HT&E Annual Results

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:00:45 GMT

Ciaran Davis, the CEO of HT&E speaks to radioinfo about the company's covid affected Annual Results.

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SCA's Grant Blackley on SCA half year results

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:21:30 GMT

Grant Blackley talks to radioinfo about the effect of covid on the half year results, the revenue from digital platforms and hopes for new breakfast shows on 2Day, Triple M and Triple M 92.9 Perth.

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Facebook News Ban: Smith & Saxon

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT

2GB presenter Chris Smith interviews Peter Saxon about Facebook's ban on Australian news sites.

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SCA launches LiSTNR App - Grant Blackley

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:00:19 GMT

Southern Cross Austereo has launched its new LiSTNR App. Radioinfo talks about the company's strategy with CEO Grant Blackley.

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Marty Sheargold new 3MMM breakfast show

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:00:16 GMT

Marty Sheargold talks to Peter Saxon about his new Triple M Melbourne breakfast show

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2Day's Dave Hughes talks about his new Breakfast Show

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:00:45 GMT

Dave Hughes talks to Peter Saxon about the new 2Day FM Breakfast Show, with Hughesy, Ed and Erin.

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Jackson Byrnes and Campbell comment on Survey 8

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:00:38 GMT

The effects of Covid are still effecting Survey 8 in various ways according to Nova's Paul Jackson, Nine Radio's Greg Byrnes and ARN's Duncan Campbell. Some highlights of their chat with Peter Saxon.

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Dave Cameron talks about next year's SCA lineups

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

SCA's Dave Cameron talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about next year's SCA lineups

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John Stanley talks to Peter Saxon

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:55:18 GMT

2GB's John Stanley talks to Peter Saxon about his career, taking political sides and disinformation.

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Tim Blackwell's new podcast

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:20:11 GMT

Nova's Tim Blackwell talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about his new podcast called 'Introducing.'

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Geraint Davies' insights into digital audio streaming and podcasts

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 01:19:41 GMT

Former head of iHeartRadio Australia Geraint Davies talks streaming apps, smart speakers and podcasts

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PDs Duncan Campbell, Paul Jackson and Greg Byrnes talk about Survey 7

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:15:04 GMT

Network Program Directors Duncan Campbell, Paul Jackson and Greg Byrnes talk to Peter Saxon about Survey 7

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Sam Cavanagh from SCA talks about podcasting

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 09:53:23 GMT

SCA's Head of Entertainment and News Content – Digital Audio, Sam Cavanagh talks to radioinfo about podcasting, SCA's on demand audio strategy and monetising audio.

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Valerie Geller talks to Kipper McGee about these "uncertain times"

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:12:08 GMT

"We are in the middle of something we have never known before... the good old days are gone and the door is closed. Stations that have done well during the pandemic are those that are very very local. They hold up a mirror to what is going on in communities, which makes their content relevant and sets them apart," said Valerie Geller in this interview.

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Greg Alexander talks about learning how to do radio

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 02:34:19 GMT

The second segment in Peter Saxon's conversation with SEN's Greg 'Brandy' Alexander.

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1170SEN's Greg Alexander - How I got into Radio

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:02:34 GMT

Greg Alexander has recently joined SEN1170 in Sydney. As the Grand Final approaches, he tells radioinfo's Peter Saxon how he first got into radio after retiring as captain of the Panthers rugby league team.

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SCA's Dave Cameron talks about Survey 6

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:00:31 GMT

SCA's Group Content Director Dave Cameron talks to Peter Saxon about Survey 6, 2020.

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Nine Radio's Tom Malone talks about radio survey 6

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:30:32 GMT

Nine Radio's Tom Malone talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about radio survey 6, 2020.

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ARN's Duncan Campbell talks about Survey 6

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:43:27 GMT

Duncan Campbell talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about covid Survey 6 2020

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Craig Bruce tells Peter Saxon about losing his job

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 07:14:45 GMT

Craig Bruce tells Peter Saxon about losing his job and shares advice for others in the same situation.

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Cathy O'Connor and Peter Charlton discuss Nova's plans with Peter Saxon

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 02:00:25 GMT

Cathy O’Connor is leaving Nova and heading to oOH!media in the new year. She will by replaced by Peter Charlton. They chat to Peter Saxon.

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Fyona Smith AFTRS talks about adapting career expectations during pandemic

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:44:51 GMT

Fyona Smith from AFTRS talks about adapting career expectations after redundancies announced due to the pandemic.

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Grant Blackley on SCA Financial Results

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:45:08 GMT

Grant Blackley speaks to radioinfo's Steve Ahern about today's SCA Annual General Meeting and Financial Results.

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Brad Smart talks flash briefings

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Brad Smart talks to Steve Ahern about the radioinfo flash briefing and lessons learnt.

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Peter Saxon talks to Craig Bruce about announcer attitudes survey

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:05:00 GMT

Radioinfo backgrounder interview

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Slanging Match, Talent Survey's interesting results, Hobart's HO-FM turns 90

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

A slanging match is underway between the federal government, the Labor Party, the ABC and commercial radio over the commitment to emergency broadcasting, A survey of on-air talent is underway to see what people think of the business they work in, Hobart's oldest commercial radio station 7HO-FM has just ticked up 90 years of continuous operation which started with the station as an AM favorite

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96FM - 40 and counting, Breakfast Show EPs webinar, Aussies up for Coronavirus Radio Ideas Awards

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Perth radio station 96FM has turned 40 and the celebrations will be going on for 40 days and 40 nights, Telum Media has held a industry webinar featuring EPs from Radio National, 2GB and B105 discussing the course their stations followed throughout the COVID shutdown, Three Aussie radio stations have been nominated for the newly-created international Coronavirus Radio Ideas Awards for innovative programming during the shutdown.

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Nova Redundancies, Breakfast Radio Webinar, Advertising Bodies Merge

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Nova has warned of redundancies as it moves to cut costs across the network after declaring advertising revenues for the year are down 25%, Telum Media is holding a Breakfast Radio webinar today with several Executive Producers of top rating breakfast shows discussing the changes in audience behaviour, Ad Standards has merged with The Australian Association of National Advertisers in a bid to reduce complexity and cut costs.

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Radio Alive August, Podcasting grows unabated, Former Transport Minister Drives 4BC

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

To encourage advertisers back to radio, CRA and Eardrum have launched a new campaign for August of Radio Alive pointing out the benefits of the medium, Podcast data produced by ARN and technology group Megaphone show that iHeartPodcast Australia's on-line listening has increased significantly during July, Former Queensland State Government Transport Minister and journalist Scott Emerson has taken over as the drive host on 4BC

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Frontline Support, Triple M snares Springsteen, ABC's Aiden Laverty dies

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Victoria's frontline medical staff are being supported by generous donations through The Christian O'Connell Show on Gold 104.3, Triple M is claiming a big win by securing Bruce Stringsteen's syndicated radio show From My Home to Your's for its Saturday night line-up, ABC's former Head of Specialist Content Aiden Laverty has died while seeking overseas treatment for a rare medical disease.

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ABC cuts allowances, SCA digital record, Earfest in September

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ABC has cut journalist allowances in remote areas of Western Australia slashing up to $15,000 from reporters' payslips as the corporation starts to implement its Five Year Plan, SCA's HIT and Triple M stations have reported a 20% increase in live on-line listening and an 80% bump in catch-up radio year-on-year, Earfest is an Australian on-line audio festival which will run in September and feature top Aussie creative talent.

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Nervous advertisers, SCA launches SCA iQ, Katy Perry does a Q&A for Nova's Red Room

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The constant changing of COVID restrictions and regulations by state governments is creating uncertainty amongst advertisers at a time need certainty, SCA has merged several divisions to create SCA iQ and bring research insights and strategy together, Pop icon Katy Perry has answered questions from fans around Australia during a Nova's Red Room Livestream.

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Radio's new interactive tool, Radio was looks up, Who really knows their Audience

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Commercial Radio Australia and Edison Research have joined forces to create a new interactive marketing tool that's designed to boost radio sales, Standard Media Index figures show that Radio was showing promising signs of recovery in the half of FY21 before the Victorian lockdown, Do Radio and other content creators really know their audience asks Radioinfo Editor Peter Saxon in his latest analysis.

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CRA supports Draft Code, Game Changers Survey, Production Advice from BPR

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Commercial Radio Australia believes the draft code requiring Google and Facebook to negotiate with broadcasters for news content is an important step, Craig Bruce from Game Changers is launching a national survey to find out how announcers and breakfast teams have been faring since the COVID-19 restrictions were put in place, The production group BPR has revealed the key elements it uses in developing promos and commercials.

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News & the Tech Giants, Computer listening up 24%, Regional FM celebrate birthdays

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ACCC's mandatory code will hopefully see Australian news producers compensated by the tech giants including Google and Facebook, Yet another survey confirming the trend for on-line listening during COVID restrictions and showing a 24% bump in listening via laptop and desktop computers, ACE Radio's regional FM stations in Warrnambool and Hamilton are celebrating 18 years on the air and both are now the #1 station in their respective markets.

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Farewell John Burns, New 2GB Content Manager, ABC redundancies ready to roll

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

3AW's John Burns retires from his partnership with fellow breakfast host Ross Stevenson today after three decades and a record-breaking 147 consecutive survey wins, Luke Davis has been appointed to the newly-created role of Content Manger - Sydney for Nine Radio, ABC management is getting ready to issue redundancy notices to hundreds of staff between now and Christmas as the national broadcaster begins to roll into its Five Year Plan.

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Piracy in Podcasts, Free Ads for Radio Jobs, COVID-19 hits Home in Radio

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

A US journalist says the days of music piracy aren't over and bootleg music is now being distributed through podcasts on platforms like Spotify, Radioinfo is offering employers free job ads during August to help revitalise the recovery of the radio industry and ensure good people aren't lost to the business, To many COVID-19 is just daily statistics but reality struck home on Tuesday for GOLD104.3's Craig Huggins when sadly his mother passed away with the infection.

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HIT stays in Perth, Media giant recognised, Gardner fronts Women's podcast

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The HIT brand may be disappearing in most of the country but it could be staying put in Perth with SCA cagey about the brand's future in WA, Canadian media mogul Allan Slaight is being recognised by Sydney community broadcaster Eastside Radio 89.7FM, Nine News journalist Georgie Gardner has started hosting a new 10-part podcast series dedicated to the aspirations of women to be called Drive.

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HIT Network is History, PSN's financial shortfall, Newscorp editor becomes ABC Content Director

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA has dropped the HIT Network branding on its metro stations and returned them to their heritage callsigns, Pacific Star Network has had its $1.5M rights issue undersubscribed by more than a million dollars, Ex-Newscorp editor Shelley Hadfield has taken on the role of Content Director of ABC Melbourne after 20 years with the Herald Sun.

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SCA's Dave Cameron interviewed by Peter Saxon about Hit Network changes

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:04:24 GMT

Hit Network rebrands and changes programming strategy. Radioinfo's Peter Saxon discovers why.

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SCA brings back the old names for Hit stations.

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:35:56 GMT

SCA brings back the old names for Hit stations. B105 relaunch audio aired just after 0800 this morning.

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Scott Mayman to head news bureau, Social media trolls attack Buttrose, Killers in Triple M Garage

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Former 4BC News Director Scott Mayman will head-up Rebel's new on-line news bureau to report on grassroots community issues, Millennials have taken to social media to dump on ABC Chair Ita Buttrose over general comments she made about the generation's work ethics at a supposedly closed meeting of the Australia-British Chamber of Commerce, Triple M's Garage Session that features live performances by top artists will have The Killers as their next featured act.

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AAP Survives, COVID hits HK Media Hard, HIT90.9 Breakfast Changes

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Australian Associated Press will survived in a scaled down form as a not-for-profit organisation with the help of altruistic investors, Several Hong Kong media companies have had to shut thanks to cases of coronavirus amongst staff, SCA is keeping a lid on their planned breakfast changes for HIT90.9 until showtime on Monday morning.

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Sales down Everywhere, Metro Radio Listening Up, Ray Hadley lawsuit

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Advertising sales are down in all English-speaking countries thanks to Coronavirus with some sectors hit worse than others, An interim unofficial survey of metro markets by GfK shows radio listening is up across the board, Ray Hadley and 2GB are being sued by a western Sydney property developer over comments Hadley allegedly made about the developer's residential projects.

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Jobkeeper for Radio, Survey Safety Concerns, Remembering Bob Taylor

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio networks are welcoming the extension to Jobkeeper to help broadcasters get back on their feet, Concerns are being raised over whether the upcoming metro surveys could pose a health risk in some areas, Radio announcers from across the country are remembering Bob Taylor who founded the Announcers Academy and trained hundreds of aspiring broadcasters.

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Ratings are a Go, Powerful Radio industry webinar, FM Radio Rivalries

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

After being suspended due to COVID-19 back in April commercial radio ratings for metro areas are set to recommence on July 26, A radio webinar for industry professionals will be held on Thursday featuring programming consultant Valerie Geller, Old rivalries die hard as Glenn Wheatley challenges Rod Muir for the title of Grandfather of Australian FM Radio as the original stations turn 40.

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End of an Era, Help for Aussie Creatives, New mainstream DAB+ service

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Community radio has seen the end of an era with the official retirement of Community Broadcasting Foundation CEO Ian Stanistreet, The ABC has put money on the line to help struggling Australian musicians and producers, Triple M has launched its latest DAB offering filling in a niche market they hope will have appeal.

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Radio figures collapse, BBC cuts 70 news staff, Brian White Scholarship finalists

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Over-the-air radio figures for US public broadcaster NPR have collapsed during Coronavirus, More than 70 staff have been cut from BBC News affecting talk station Radio 4 and various political shows, Finalists have been announced for the annual Brian White Scholarship in journalism

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FY20 advertising figures, New app design for SCA stations, Spotify partners with Omnicom

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Figures are in from Deloittes detailing the full year slump in commercial radio advertising, HIT and Triple M stations are redesigning their apps following a surge in on-line listening, Spotify has partnered with ad agency Omnicom to make a serious bid to dominate the worldwide podcast advertising market.

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Bolt/Hadley Feud, 40M Podcast Downloads, Triple M Grows

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

It's a battle of the Right as Andrew Bolt and 2GB's Ray Hadley continue to trade public insults, The Podcast Ranker reports monthly downloads of more than 40-million podcasts, The Triple M network will gain two more regional stations from next week as the HIT stations in Dubbo and Gippsland are rebranded.

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Fresh Start for Radio, iHeart to Apple TV, HIT's success recipe

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ABC has committed $5-million to kick-start Australian radio and television production in a project called 'The Fresh Start Fund', Apple TV users are now able to access the iHeartRadio app from their media centres, Brisbane's HIT105 is holding virtual cooking classes as part of its 'Shop Local' campaign that's being rolled out across the network.

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Emerson to 4BC Drive, Pollies cash for regional stations, ABC MD says 'value for money'

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Former State Government minister Scott Emerson will front the new local drive program on 4BC, Regional politicians are now free to use their office allowances for advertising on their local radio stations, ABC MD David Anderson has told the National Press Club that the corporation represents good value for money to all Australians,

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HK Radio Suppressed, Talking the Talk, New SBS Chair

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Presenters and journalists are leaving Hong Kong's radio broadcasters to avoid being caught up in the new and oppressive national security laws, Melbourne radio personalities have gone virtual to sing the praises of talk radio during Nine's The Big Idea campaign, George Savvides has been appointed the new Chair of SBS radio and television.

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Anderson leaving Mediaworks, SCA listening up 49%, SEN signed Jack Riewoldt

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

New Zealand media conglomerate Mediaworks will be losing CEO Michael Anderson at the end of the year, SCA's live streaming of radio programs has continued its record breaking run throughout June, AFL Richmond star Jack Riewoldt has signed with SEN to front his own program from next week.

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2GB Drive Off and Running, SBS Racism Claims, The Big Ideas Store goes Virtual

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Jim Wilson has kicked off his new 2GB drive show on a busy news day, A former staff member has accused SBS of allowing racist behaviour to fester within its operation, Nine's Big Ideas Store has been forced to go virtual this year as they showcase their marketing solutions

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Alan Jones: No Regrets, Radio Green Room founder ill, The Future of Fake News

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Alan Jones has no regrets over leaving 2GB and Nine Radio as he prepares for his new TV show, The Radio Green Room founder Jose Auditore is gravely ill in hospital, Radioinfo Editor Peter Saxon analyses the direction fake news is taking over Coronavirus in Australia and the U.S.

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Journalist Protections, 3MP is back, Lavinia Nixon on Nine Radio

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

More protections for journalists have been called for as the DPP considers charging ABC journalist Dan Oakes, ACE's new owners have immediately converted 3MP Melbourne to an Easy Music format, Long-time Nine personality Lavinia Nixon has started hosting breakfast across Nine Radio's music network.

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ARN Cuts Deepen, SENTrack move to 1593AM, AFTRS goes Virtual

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:03:00 GMT

ARN has not been able to hold off the sustained collapse of radio advertising and may lay-off as many as 40 staff, SENTrack is predicted to move to 1593Khz in Melbourne when ACE takes control of 3MP, AFTRS has migrated its information night for its Graduate Diploma in Radio course to a virtual platform.

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Advertising Slumps 56%, 2CC Breakfast back local, Speaking Out turns 30

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:02:00 GMT

The Standard Media Index has confirmed that advertising on radio during May slumped 56%, Talking Canberra 2CC has announced Stephen Cenatiempo will host its new local breakfast show, ABC Radio's indigenous issues program Speaking Out has celebrated its 30th anniversary.

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ACMA's Digital Deeming, NTSA to digitise radio serials, Defending the ABC

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:00:00 GMT

AMCA has proposed guidelines for deeming whether regional community stations can expand their coverage on DAB+, The National Film and Sound Archives has received a multi-million dollar government grant to digitise old radio serials and historic broadcasts, Media researcher John Patkin says ABC funding cuts are an attack on free speech.

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Local News boost, 4BC New Content Director, Checkmate for Valentine

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Thirteen regional radio stations will receive grants to provide high quality local news from the federal government's new PING project, Max Dudley has been named the new Content Director for Nine Radio's Brisbane operations, ABC's James Valentine is still under fire over 'Chess being racist' comments that he didn't make.

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Google pays for News, Buttrose attacks boss, Code for On-line News

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Google has signed an agreement to pay Australian media companies for high-quality news it sources from them to use on its site, ABC Chair Ita Buttrose has allegedly accused the Communications Minister of lying over attempts by the national broadcaster to cut back-office costs, ACMA has proposed implementing a voluntary Code of Conduct for on-line news content.

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ABC backlash, Deb Knight's Covid-19 Test, Kick Start the Coast campaign

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

ABC staff and the wider community are rebelling against the Corporation's Five Year Plan that was released on Wednesday, Nine Radio's Deb Knight has been tested for COVID-19 after showing symptoms while reporting in Victoria, NSW Central Coast station Star 104.5 has launched its Kick Start the Coast campaign to aid in the recovery of local businesses.

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ABC - 250 to go, New CBF Boss, Radio News Advertising Dilemma

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ABC has released its Five Year Plan spelling out service cuts and 250 staff redundancies, The Community Broadcasting Foundation has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Group M reports that advertisers are avoiding being associated with commercial radio news services.

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ABC Casuals, Australian Radio to bounce back, Metro audiences climb

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ABC is set to convert hundreds of casual roles into new permanent positions while at the same time cutting 200 jobs, Group M predicts Australian radio will bounce back strongly during 2021 with an anticipated 25% growth, Australian metro radio audiences have grown over 7% in the past month reaching 12-million listeners.

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ACMA under fire, ABC News most used, Deena Shiff leaves BAI

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:00:00 GMT

The rules under which ACMA is compelled to investigate breaches by on-air talent have come under fire, A study by Reuters Institute has indicated that when combined ABC TV and Radio News is the most used news source by Australians, The Chair of BAI Communications Deena Shiff has resigned after five years on the Board of the broadcast services company.

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ABC repays $12M, Nine hiring traffic reporters, Jonesy & Amanda at AFTRS

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ABC is repaying $11.9M to 1800 staff who were underpaid between 2012 and 2019, Nine is setting up a standalone traffic reporting service and is currently hiring traffic reporters for Sydney and Brisbane, WSFM's Jonesy and Amanda have spent time sharing experiences with the radio stars of tomorrow at AFTRS

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Brand Safety, Nine drop Australian Traffic Network, The Personality of Voice Assistants

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Advertisers need to be conscious of the platforms they're aligning their brands with to protect their image and reputation, Nine Radio has ended its 25-year relationship with the Australian Traffic Network and will go it alone, Have you ever thought about your smart speaker voice having a personality?

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Back to the Booth, The Living Room Concert Series, RnB Fridays' new Voice

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:02:00 GMT

The radio industry continues to abandon home studios in favor of their city studios as restrictions ease, ARN has teamed with Sony Music for a series of Living Room Concerts featuring Australian artists, The Voice's Kelly Rowland will be the new voice of RnB Fridays on the Hit Network starting tomorrow

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Hadley breaches, Howcroft reappointed AFTRS Chair, Advertisers ready to recommit

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

ACMA has found Ray Hadley breached decency rules by making threats against an individual during a broadcast in May 2019, Russel Howcroft has been re-appointed as the Chair of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), International Sales Guru Pat Bryson says it's time to get those advertisers in for a chat about restarting their marketing.

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Digital Rules!, Radio moves back to the Real World, Is the Audio Logo Index real?

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Digital media and live radio streaming have become the industry's darlings during the COVID shutdown, Radio people are starting to move out of their home studios and back to station studios, A new Audio Logo Index has been created to rate the most recognised audio brands for effectiveness.

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New 2GB & 3AW hosts, Mediaworks in trouble, ACRAs bumped to 2021

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Nine Radio has finally announced its replacement for 3AW's John Burns and a permanent host for 2GB Drive, NZ media conglomerate Mediaworks is reported to be heavily in debt and its future is now uncertain, The Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs have been cancelled for 2020 and the next awards will be in 2021.

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SCA's Big May, ABC racism response, Former 3BA icon Geoff Nott passes

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA has continued to track its radio streaming and says its May on-line figures are up even though restrictions have eased, The ABC has responded timidly to a former employee's accusation of racism at Triple J, Former 3BA personality Geoff Nott has died at the age of 89

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ABC to axe 200 jobs, Erin Molan hits back, Global programming webinar

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The rumoured ABC staff cuts from earlier in the year are now back on the table with more 200 jobs to go, 2GB Continuous Call Team's Erin Molan has hit back at the Daily Mail after they called her out over on-air remarks, A free post-COVID programming webinar is being offered to radio people around the World.

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Radio v Social Media, Business Confidence, Podshape signs titles

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The battle is hotting up for Radio to be able to recoup revenue when its content is used by Google and Facebook, A US survey shows confidence is spiking that things will return to normal, Former NOVA GM Jay Walkerden has signed two podcasts to his new distribution company called Podshape

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2CH Speculation, Selling campaigns not packages, Christian O'Connell second anniversary at Gold

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Speculation continues over the future of 2CH with many believing the music format will go, International sales expert Pat Bryson says in the post-COVID era stations will have to sell campaigns, not packages to their financially-stressed clients, The doubters have been proven wrong as Christian O'Connell celebrates 2 years at Melbourne's GOLD FM.

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2CH's Future, ACE buys MP, ARN launches JAM Nation

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Pacific Star Network's purchase of 2CH has people asking if they really intend to keep operating it as a music station, Victorian regional broadcaster ACE Radio has purchased Melbourne's 3MP,ARN has launched a new nightly show called JAM Nation which will feature Jonesy and Amanda.

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Nova's Tax Moves, SmartRadio validates radio devices, Nashville 2020 Radio Show cancelled

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Nine's Australian Financial Review has alleged that Nova Entertainment paid fees to related companies in the U.K. where the tax rate is just 19%, A new endorsement logo called SmartRadio that signifies devices capable of capturing radio in analogue, digital and streaming form has been launched in Europe, The 2020 Radio Show that was to be slated for Nashville in September has been cancelled.

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ABC Most Trusted, Nova Examined for COVID Response, Please Explain Podcast goes Daily

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Independent research has shown ABC Local Radio and ABC TV News were the most trusted sources during the Summer Bushfire Crisis, Radioinfo Publisher Steve Ahern looks at the initial steps Nova Entertainment took to isolate itself from COVID-19, The popular weekly podcast from the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age - Please Explain - is going daily.

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Media Liable, Grants' Digital Media Boss, ABC Fresh Start Fund

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The future use of social media by traditional media companies is likely to change following a landmark defamation appeal, Bianca Shugg to head up digital media at Grant Broadcasters, $3M has so far been allocated from the ABC Fresh Start Fund which is aimed at getting Australian productions up and running after the COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted.

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April Ad Crash, New Guard at 2GB & 4BC, 2SER Antenna Problems

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:02:00 GMT

Agency advertising crashed by 35.4% in Australia during April and May is also likely to be a horror month, A new guard has moved into the breakfast slots at 2GB and 4BC following the departure of Alan Jones, Sydney's community station 2SER is asking for donations to replace its antenna which was hit by lightning on Good Friday.

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Final Farewell for Alan Jones, How Stations are coping with COVID, SBS Chair departs

Sun, 31 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

2GB's Alan Jones has signed off his 35 year radio career calling his show and its contributors 'a great big family', EON's Rod Brice says the company is ready for action if it's hit by a Coronavirus outbreak, SBS Chair Dr Bulent Hass Dallas has left the board after serving 10 years.

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3AW Ross & Who?, Cathy O'Connor on leadership, Podcast 7AM turns One

Thu, 28 May 2020 14:02:00 GMT

For Melburnians the question of who'll replace John Burns on the 3AW Ross & John breakfast show is critical, Nova CEO Cathy O'Connor says people across the network have been expecting her leadership team to lead during the current crisis, The daily 7AM podcast has celebrated its first birthday with a record audience.

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On-air Glitches, New Online Radio Station, Triple J's Indigenous Takeover

Wed, 27 May 2020 14:01:00 GMT

Some broadcasters' home studios are suffering from poor on-air audio quality especially with phone calls, Kiama Community Radio is launching as a web-based service, To celebrate Reconciliation Week, Triple J's TOPS program is being taken over by it indigenous presenters and producers.

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Radio jobs slashed, Breakfast PR battle, Signs of Recovery

Tue, 26 May 2020 14:02:00 GMT

New Zealand's Mediaworks has slashed 130 radio jobs as its loss-making TV operations fail to sell, Nine Radio's publicity machine and Kyle Sandilands' self-promotion come face-to-face during Alan Jones' final week, An early sign of recovery for the radio industry as job ads begin to return

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2CC & Tim Shaw, Spotify called out, Fordham waiting for Jones' chair

Mon, 25 May 2020 14:02:00 GMT

Talk host Tim Shaw is pushing hard for 2CC in Canberra to reinstate him as its local breakfast host when Alan Jones retires on Friday, Radioinfo Editor Peter Saxon calls out the flaws in Spotify's 'kill radio' strategy, Ben Fordham has farewelled his drive listeners and now waits for Alan Jones to vacate the breakfast chair

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Grant's GCD, SCA's radio streaming figures, Radio's Road to Recovery

Mon, 25 May 2020 02:21:27 GMT

Grant Broadcasters has elevated Ryan Rathbone to a national role as Group Content Director, SCA has revealed its tracking results for live radio streams, smart speakers and podcasting, Radioinfo Publisher Steve Ahern has produced an analysis detailing radio's road to recovery as the nation comes out of lockdown.

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ABC pay cuts, Jones breached, Adam Lang resurfaces

Thu, 21 May 2020 14:01:00 GMT

ABC Managing Director David Anderson and his executives will be taking a 5% pay cut until September, ACMA has found that Alan Jones and 2GB breached broadcasting regulations over his Jacinta Ardern and climate change comments, Former Macquarie Media CEO Adam Lang has resurfaced producing a daily podcast for business

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Radio RulesARN checks its Metrics, CBAA Community Radio Awards open

Wed, 20 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The Infinite Dial Australia survey has found Australian Radio is one of the most listened to in the World, ARN's radio streaming up significantly and so is its website traffic, The 2020 CBAA Community Radio Awards have opened across 30 categories even though many entries will have been produced from home studios.

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Online Metro Survey, Nine streamlines, SCA's $1M Shop Local campaign

Tue, 19 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

CRA and GfK have conducted an online survey of metro markets to track audiences during the COVID-19 shutdown, Nine Entertainment has consolidated their sales operations across all media including radio, SCA's national Shop Local campaign has been rolled out in Newcastle encouraging communities across the Hunter Region to shop locally.

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Who will get 2GB Drive?, ARN locks in its Drive Team, Best Sales Prospects post-COVID-19

Mon, 18 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Speculation is high over who will take the coveted Drive shift at 2GB now that Ben Fordham is moving to Breakfast, ARN has penned a three year deal with Drive Team - Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw, International radio sales expert Pat Bryson reveals the sectors most likely to restart advertising as the lockdown eases.

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4BC Breakfast for Breen, Who'll do 2GB Drive?, Media jobs in freefall

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Nine Radio has selected Neil Breen to host the new 4BC breakfast show, While Australia's unemployment rate in April was 6.2% media jobs on offer are down a massive 60.5% in May, Triple M is the runaway leader in the latest Newcastle survey

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Hadley on Jones, SEN bragging rights, Canberra DAB+ results

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Sydney shock jock Ray Hadley says his relationship with Alan Jones over 35 years was like a marriage, SEN's breakfast and morning shows have become the #1 podcasts in their categories, Canberra DAB+ services have ranked highly in the latest official survey of the national capital.

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The Jones Impact, Siren Awards, Media company's economic kickstart

Wed, 13 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Media groups are continuing to analyse the impact on Nine Radio of Alan Jones impending departure, Finalists in the 16th annual Siren Awards have been announced but the presentation ceremony will be virtual, Canadian radio giant Stingray is offering $15M in advertising grants to local businesses to kick-start the Canadian economy.

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Jones Analysis, Fordham in the Hot Seat, Tributes to Frank Crook

Tue, 12 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Alan Jones' planned departure from 2GB has been well publicised but is there a story behind the story?, 2GB afternoon host Ben Fordham has been passed the breakfast baton but what are his risks?, Tributes from across the industry have flooded in following the death of former broadcaster Frank Crook who has died at the age of 81.

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Breaking News: Alan Jones retires

Tue, 12 May 2020 00:33:40 GMT

Alan Jones announced this morning on his 2GB breakfast show that he will retire at the end of this month.

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ACE Redundancies, Omnicom sides with SCA, Peter Saxon takes on Spotify

Mon, 11 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

ACE Radio in Victoria has become the latest regional network to be forced into cost cutting and staff redundancies, Omnicom's Jo Dick agrees with SCA that advertisers and agencies have misjudged radio listenership during the COVID-19 shutdown, Radioinfo's Peter Saxon has taken Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to task over this comments that Radio is Dead.

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Revenues: How Big an Impact?, ACMA: Port Douglas narrowcaster in breach, PodcastOne sold

Sun, 10 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radioinfo Publisher Steve Ahern has pulled together the figures for all public company-owned networks to try to get an industry picture of how radio revenues are tracking, ACMA has found Port Douglas HPON, FAB-FM, has breached the programming conditions of its licence, PodcastOne in America has been sold for $18.5M but the sale won't affect SCA's PodcastOne Australia

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$50M News Grant Scheme open, SCA capital raising successful, ARN 40% drop

Thu, 07 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Applications are now open for regional radio news operations to apply to the federal government's $50-million grant scheme, SCA has successfully raised $169-million to fund the network through the COVID-19 crisis and renew shareholder confidence, ARN has revealed to shareholders that it is already down 40% on its direct client sales this quarter.

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ARN Audio Dynamic, CBAA AMRAP website, Benee for Red Room

Wed, 06 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

ARN's new advert technology has been launched as Audio Dynamic and will dynamically target spots in real time, Community Radio has a new website called AMRAP which will link stations and artists, Nova's Red Room is making the most of being virtual with a live-streamed performance featuring Benee next Thursday.

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Crocmedia spins, Superadio tower dispute, Multilingual National News

Tue, 05 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Pacific Star Network has been putting its spin on the loss of the Nine Radio syndication deal, Superadio is in a showdown with the Lake Macquarie Council over a 25-metre tower that was erected without a permit, Non-English speaking people now have a multilingual national news service providing information in six languages

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Nine Radio cleans house, SENTrack for Bunbury's Spirit 621AM, DRM webinars

Mon, 04 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Nine Radio has terminated its syndication agreement with Crocmedia, Crocmedia has settled with SCA on Bunbury's AM station and SENTrack is expected to become the new format, Wide-area digital radio standard, DRM, has held several webinars to highlight its emergency capabilities.

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Triple J Revolt, 2DAY/Nova Overlap, Creative muso looks for exposure

Sun, 03 May 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Listeners to Triple J say they'd be prepared to forego social distancing to attend a music festival even before a Coronavirus vaccine is available, A third of the music played by 2DAY and Nova is common with Triple M, WSFM and Smoothfm also having high percentages of shared music, A creative musician in the Southern Highlands has made the most of isolation by producing an on-line concert series.

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News changes demanded, ARN streamlines, Hot Tomato #1

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

CRA CEO Joan Warner wants a review of Radio's disclosure standards over broadcast news to level the playing field, Big moves afoot inside ARN as it restructures to optimise its commercial operations, Hot Tomato is the #1 station on the Gold Coast at double its nearest commercial competitor.

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More SCA Cuts, SENTrack stations grow, CRA concerns over data

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA Chief Executive Grant Blackley has emailed staff telling them their hours may be cut or they may be stood down if no work is available, Pacific Star's SENTrack programming is being rolled out to new stations in Queensland, CRA has asked the ACCC to look into the monopolisation of data from radio station websites by the digital giants - Google and Facebook

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Radio Crisis-Buster, ACRAs go virtual,Radio gambling ads pulled in UK

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron says radio has to exploit its 'unfair advantage' to get itself out of the current crisis, The 32nd ACRAs were to have been held on the Gold Coast in October but will now be a virtual event, Radio gambling ads have been pulled in the UK because of problem gambling during the current lockdown.

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Hadley 'bullying' case, New Central Coast Sports Station, Talent for Podcast-only roles

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Bullying allegations have been front and centre as the legal battle between 2GB heavyweight Ray Hadley and former producer Chris Bowen gets underway in a NSW court, SEN has launched a new sports and racing station on the NSW Central Coast, Commercial broadcasters are recruiting podcast-only talent as profits from podcasts skyrocket.

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Radio's Anzac Victory, 3AW back to Local Overnight, Jane Kennedy on the Mend

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio helped millions of ordinary Australians commemorate ANZAC Day on Saturday with its live coverage of the Dawn Service, Nine Radio has reacted quickly to the impact of the national overnight show on Survey 2 and reintroduced a local overnight on 3AW, Kennedy Malloy co-host Jane Kennedy is recovering from a fractured back and amnesia.

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Media freedom drops in ranking, DRM webinar, Robin Bailey's COVID-19 podcast

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Australia's international ranking for journalistic freedom is in tatters after the Federal Police raids on Newscorp and ABC reporters, Developers of the digital standard DRM are holding webinars to highlight its benefits in times of crisis, iHeartPodcast Network has launched a new podcast on family life during the COVID-19 shutdown featuring Monique Dews and Robin Bailey from Brisbane's 97.3

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O'Connell's national show, Driveways at Dawn, Sonos Radio launched

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Christian O'Connell will host a new national nightly show across the ARN Gold network, All 98 SCA stations will carry the ANZAC Day Dawn Service from the Australian War Memorial encouraging listeners to stand in their Driveways at Dawn, High-end smart-speaker manufacturer Sonos has launched Sonos Radio offering access to 60,000 radio stations and original programming

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The Briefing: strong start, Summer bushfire doco, ARN sells digital arm

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

PodcastOne's 'The Briefing' has had a strong start with Annika Smethurst's inside account of the AFP raid on her Canberra home last year, Community radio has produced a radio documentary series analysing this year's summer bushfires, ARN has sold its digital media and marketing arm - iNC Digital Media

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Google/FB to pay for news, TSL skyrocketing, SCA new on-demand news

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ACCC says Google and Facebook must pay for news they acquire from Australian media, Survey shows time-spent-listening to radio is up by 4 hours a day as people work from home during COVID lockdown, SCA has launched an on-demand in-depth daily news service to be hosted by Tom Tilley.

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Advertising down 12.4, Pacific Star still suspended, Jacobs for Magic Breakfast

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Metro radio advertising has dropped 12.4% in the first quarter of 2020 and next quarter could well be worse, Pacific Star Network - the operators of SEN and Crocmedia - has requested its shares be suspended from trading for a further two weeks, Caralis' Superadio Network praised for its community connection during the Crisis, Stevie Jacobs will host breakfast on Nine's revitalised music stations

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Spinning Survey 2, It's Official: Listening is Up, SCA raising $170-million

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

News/talk stations are the big winners but all stations are putting their spin on Survey 2 hoping to sell a story to the few big advertisers still spending, Survey 2 shows listening is up but most FM networks have had mixed results, SCA is offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy shares in a $170-million capital raise.

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Radio's COVID Relief, CRA wants more, Australia's consumption of Radio rapidly changing

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The Federal Government has stepped in to help Australian media with waived licence fees and a journalism fund, CRA wants more help from the Government to support Radio during the COVID Crisis, Mediacast's Creative Director says the way Australians consume Radio is changing rapidly and we need to adapt.

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Radio listening explodes, ARN's massive social user engagement, NAB Show Express for May

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

New figures from GfK and CRA show in-home listening has exploded in popularity during the current shutdown, ARN research shows increase in TSL on KIIS, Pure Gold and The Edge networks and massive increases in social user engagement, The cancelled NABShow in Las Vegas has re-emerged as an on-line experience - NABShow Express - now scheduled for May.

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Radio Relief Package, Tamworth FM extends coverage, ABC Grandstand rolls on

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

CRA is pushing strongly for the Federal Government to help out commercial radio stations crippled by the collapse in advertising, Community Station 88.9FM Tamworth has been given permission to extend its coverage area with an new repeater, ABC's long-running Grandstand program is powering on despite most major sporting events being suspended indefinitely.

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Radio Solidarity, Radio Business Campaign, Australian Music is Bloody Fantastic

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio stars from different stations have join together to reassure listeners the industry is there to support them and keep them informed, CRA & Eardrum have released a radio campaign aimed at keeping businesses advertising throughout the current crisis, CBAA is producing an all-Australian music program entitled Australian Music is Bloody Fantastic to give exposure to artists who lost their income with the cancellation of live events.

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Radio 'essential', SCA weekday on-line listening up 15%, Mt Isa Survey Results

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher asks State authorities to exclude radio personnel from COVID-19 restrictions, SCA says it's seen a 15% increase in on-line radio streaming in just 14 days with 9-million hours of listening clocked up during March, Mt Isa's HIT 102.5 gains ground in the latest survey.

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SCA Capital Raising, COVID-19 Cuts at ARN, Anzac Day radio vignettes

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA has announced $169M fully underwritten capital-raising to keep the company operating through the COVID-19 Crisis, Cost-cutting at ARN in response to the advertising collapse but on-air teams will still broadcast five days a week, Media Heads produces ANZAC Day radio vignettes to help Australians celebrate.

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Surveys suspended, Advertising survivors, Radio Networks extend trading halts

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio surveys will be suspended until the end of the COVID-19 crisis, once Survey 2 is in mid-April. Metro radio sales teams are wooing advertisers that are continuing to trade through the crisis. Pacific Star and SCA extend their trading halts as look for certainty moving forward.

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New Radio Advertisers, Free National Radio News service, JobKeeper saves Radio Jobs

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio networks now focussing on previously untapped advertisers to boost flagging revenues, Community stations offer free access to National Radio News during the COVID-19 crisis, The JobKeeper initiative saves Grant Broadcasters staff jobs that would otherwise have been made redundant

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US Radio Coronavirus response - better Late than Never, Massive PayCuts at Mediaworks NZ, The Human Tragedy of COVID-19

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio networks in the U.S. have begun to respond to the advertising slump from Coronavirus with many staff being furloughed for 90 days, Staff at Mediaworks in New Zealand to take an immediate 15% pay cut as advertising takes a dive, FIVEaa Breakfast reveals the human emotion of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Grant redundancies, Elton John's Living Room Concert on YouTube, New Speakers for RadioDays Europe

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Redundancies and cost-cutting have started at Grant Broadcasters as radio advertising crumbles in response to COVID-19, Elton John's Living Room Concert to raise money for U.S. Coronavirus charities is now on YouTube, With RadioDays Europe postponed to December, new speakers have been announced for the Lisbon event.

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Grant Broadcasters cut staff, ACE Radio's business saver, Radioapp downloads surge

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Grant Broadcasters has become the latest radio network to cut jobs and running costs in a bid to survive the current crisis, ACE Radio has developed a way to keep their retail clients trading, As self-isolation continues, downloads of CRA's Radioapp surge and on-line listening grows rapidly.

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Radio listening surge, ACMA & the Future of Radio, Radio cuts the Internet Load

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Self-isolation during the Coronavirus crisis has seen a huge surge in media consumption as people search for information, ACMA has released its Future of Radio report indicating support for DRM, Listening to broadcast radio reduces the surge in internet traffic that is overload technical facilities.

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40% ad fall predicted, Multilingual COVID-19 news portal, Eight Nation Listening Survey

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Predictions have been made that advertising could slump more than 40% over the next four weeks with big pay cuts in agencies and media to follow, SBS launches a multilingual Coronavirus news portal to help non-English speakers, and a survey has been carried out of 8 Asian nations to find out how time spent listening to radio changes as people age.

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SCA cuts wages and continues trading halt, ARN executive positive to COVID-19, Coles biggest advertiser on DAB+

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:52:46 GMT

Southern Cross Austereo has cut most staff and talent wages by 10% and extended its ASX trading halt until early April, ARN has been hit two days in a row with positive Coronavirus tests with Music Director, Jason Staveley, now in quarantine, and Coles named the biggest advertiser on digital radio.

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ARN locks down Melbourne studios, AirCheck monitors DAB+, Frustration as Radio works from Home

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

ARN locked down its entire Melbourne studio complex after a staff member tested positive to Coronavirus, Client demand has seen the monitoring company, AirCheck, extending its coverage to all major DAB+ stations, Frustration is now starting to set in on some radio people working from their home studios.

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SCA trading halt after sell-off, Gamechangers looks for radio's future role, New community radio current affairs show

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA has gone into a trading halt after its shares fell to record lows in the midst of an unpredictable advertising market triggered by Coronavirus, The Gamechangers podcast revived to let radio people share their national shutdown experiences and discuss the future of Radio, Uncertainty over COVID-19 and 'the Shutdown' has sparked a new daily current affairs show for community radio.

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Alan Jones analysed, Radio's new direction, AM/FM challengers for in-car listening, Nine 's new music format

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

After protecting its own staff, Radio now needs to focus outwardly to serve its homebound listeners, Alan Jones taken to task for Coronavirus comments, AM/FM radio is being challenged for the its top spot in in-car listening, Nine's new music format battles entrenched competition from FM alternatives.

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ABC job cuts delayed, Nine says ad market too hard to predict, Companies that advertise prosper in crisis

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ABC has delayed the release of its 5 Year Plan and up to 200 staff redundancies until the crisis passes, Nine Entertainment withdraws it half-yearly Profit Guidance saying the current advertising market is too unpredictable, Evidence that companies that continue to advertise during a crisis perform, and then recover, quicker.

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Critical radio role as crisis unfolds, Nova looks for new Brisbane PD, Pacific Star's ASX trading halt concerns

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio's role in the helping manage the Coronavirus crisis will be critical, Nova is on the hunt for a new Brisbane Program Director after Jay Walkerden exits the station, Shareholders in Pacific Star waiting to find out what impact sporting event cancellations will have on the company's performance.

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More metro teams self-isolate, Coronavirus radio campaign, Learning virus survival skills from others

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

As the COVID 19 crisis continues, more networks are protecting their high rating talent by getting them to broadcast from home. The Federal Government has put $30M behind a Coronavirus media campaign that includes a large slice for radio. Radio stations around the World are devising ways to respond to the current threat. What can we learn from them?

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Remote radio stars working from home, Radiowave branding disappears, HPONs on offer

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Major radio stars are now working from home to self-isolate over coronavirus, Red FM & Spirt FM stations in WA have integrated into the SCA network becoming HIT and Triple M, ACMA is offering high-powered open narrowcast licences in Hobart and Gosford

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Coronavirus and the Industry, Roy & H.G back at Auntie, Newspapers expand their Podcast offerings

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

People are looking for answers on Coronavirus and Dr Andrew Rochford says in a Nova podcast that 80-percent infections will be mild, Roy & HG have returned to ABC Radio in time for the footy season, and Nine Entertainment's newspapers are expanding their podcast offerings.

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Corona Impact on Radio, Crocmedia likely buyer of Bunbury AM, NABShow cancelled

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Coronavirus is impacting widely with Smooth presenter, David Campbell, anxiously awaiting the results of testing. All signs appear to lead to Crocmedia being announced as the new owner of the former Spirit 621 Bunbury AM station in Western Australia, The operators of the World's largest broadcast technology convention, NABShow in Las Vegas, have now cancelled the April event.

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ABC Coronavirus weapon, ABC dominates Adelaide Breakfast, CBAA's features and documentaries

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The ABC is combating the fear of Coronavirus with a calming podcast that answers many questions, FIVEaa breakfast crashes as ABC's Ali Clarke claims the top spot in Adelaide, Applications open for community radio producers to participate in CBAA's National Features and Documentaries Series.

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Survey 1 Spin, Changing the Face of Journalism, Facebook to face Federal Court

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The Spin Doctors have been hard at work convincing us that every radio network is a winner from Survey 1, An expert in Broadcast Journalism wants to change the way news outlets approach the news, Facebook has been charged under privacy regulations that allegedly saw the data of 300,000 Australian Facebook users' shared illegally.

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Survey 1: The Big Wait, New Radio Award Conditions, 2020 NABShow to go ahead

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Programmers will be glued to their computers when the Survey 1 results are released this morning, Broadcasters face new Award conditions that came in on 1 March, 2020 NABShow will go ahead in Las Vegas despite coronavirus cases being reported in Nevada over the weekend

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Radio celebrates IWD, Moves to save AAP, Australian Podcast Tracker

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio has celebrated International Women's Day with all-female announcers and artists, Discussions have been held with interested parties to help save Australian Associated Press, and international podcasts have had a major impact on the Australian Podcast Ranker

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Ian Stanistreet retires, Audio leads innovation, ABC broadcasts The F Word

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

The CEO of the Community Broadcasting Foundation, Ian Stanistreet, has decided to retire after 40 years in the sector. Creative uses of audio technology featured at the AIB Audio Summit. ABC set to frequently broadcast The F Word this weekend.

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Crocmedia Olympic deal, Nova's internal investigation, CRA takes digital experience to Asia

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Crocmedia signs a deal with Seven West Media for the radio rights to the 2020 Olympics, Nova is carrying out an internal investigation into an altercation allegedly involving its staff during a recent trip to San Fransisco, and CRA CEO Joan Warner shares digital experiences with broadcasters in Asia

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SCA buys Carnarvon, Caroline Laws funeral, Girls to the Front at Triple J

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA has bought an AM and FM station in Carnarvon and now owns all markets in northern Western Australia, Media celebrities and friends support John Laws at his wife's funeral in Sydney, and Triple J will go all-female on Sunday to celebrate International Women's Day.

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Anxious ABC staff, Smooth FM developed by a 'gut-feeling', SEA-FM Sunshine Coast has new branding

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Morale is slumping at the ABC as staff wait to find out whose jobs are on the line and which programs will go, Nova's Paul Jackson admits that the format for Smooth FM came about less by research and more by 'a gut feeling', and SEA-FM on the Sunshine Coast is rebranding to coincide with anew high profile Drive Show.

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ABC out of touch, Crocmedia Olympic bid, Sounds like Triple M

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:03:00 GMT

New survey shows that less than a third of Australians believe the ABC reflects to views of ordinary people, Crocmedia are interested in bidding for the radio rights for the Olympics, and to celebrate it's 40th birthday the Triple M network has launched a marketing campaign called Sounds like Triple M.

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Hottest 100 3M listeners, Whooshkaa partners with Deezer, Lucy Holmes breaks down on air at Light FM

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Triple J's Hottest 100 attracted more than 3.25 million listeners at home and even more overseas, Aussie podcast platform Whooshkaa has joined with streaming giant Deezer giving local podcasters access to 14 million active users in 180 countries, Melbourne's Light FM breakfast presenter, Lucy Holmes, breaks down as she reveals her medical condition.

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CBAA to Canberra, iHeartPodcast & Acast Marketplace launched, SmartMetadata for live radio streams

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:03:00 GMT

CBAA has lobbied politicians for increased funding for community radio infrastructure, ARN launches iHeartPodcast Network Australia while Acast reveals its Acast Marketplace, Innovative new software, SmartMetadata, fills in missing details on live radio streams and Grant Broadcasters' K-Rock in Geelong urges listeners to shop at 'a store with a door' to counter on-line shopping

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Advertisers back podcasts, Triple M 15th Footy Season, Localism Matters

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:03:00 GMT

An IAB report on the audio industry released today shows a dramatic rise in advertisers backing podcasts to help their branding, Triple M kicks off the footy season with the Charity Shield match, and a call by Radioinfo contributor, Jen Seyderhelm, in an article called Local Still Matters, to keep local radio, local. It's well worth reading.

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John Laws loses his 'Princess', ARN Australia's #1, Hannah Clarke's brother

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:03:00 GMT

John Laws wife, Caroline, whom he always referred to as 'The Princess' has died from cancer, HT&E claims ARN is Australia's #1 metro network saying its financial results are good in a challenging advertising market, and Hannah Clarke's brother gives an emotional interview to Brisbane's Triple FM thanking the city for its support for his family.

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Radio Adelaide Manager resigns, Ray Hadley lambasts Andrew Bolt, Pure Gold Live raises for Bushfire Victims

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Radio Adelaide Manager, Chris Leese, resigns amidst ongoing funding issues for the station, 2GB's Ray Hadley gives conservative commentator Andrew Bolt a tongue-lashing, and bushfire victims to receive $100,000 thanks to Pure Gold Live and Aussie rock artists.

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SCA Revenue Down, Summer Radio Listening, 2DAY-FM More Music format

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:03:00 GMT

SCA has announced half-year results with revenue down 8.2% and debt up 12%, CRA has tracked Summer radio listening habits to help sell the medium in a depressed advertising market, Everybody's a critic when it comes to 2DAY-FM - What's the future of the More Music format?

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Redwave rebrands, Triple M's AFL Commentary team grows, Podcasting threatens Radio

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:02:00 GMT

SCA is rebranding the Redwave Media stations in WA, RED stations become HIT and Spirit stations Triple M, Dave 'Daisy' Thomas moves from playing to calling the AFL, and a report in podcasting says, radio listenership from those who listen to podcasts in the U.S. is dropping.

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Reporter Protection, Triple J New Lineup, DRM digital radio grows

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:05:00 GMT

ABC boss David Anderson says investigative reporters and whistleblowers need protection now, Triple J puts news teams in Breakfast and Drive, and the wide area digital radio system, DRM, may have potential in regional Australia.

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ABC loses court battle, Gen Fricker blast ABC, Fundraising for fire victims

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:05:00 GMT

The Federal Court decides the AFP warrants to raid the ABC were valid, former Triple J presenter, Gen Fricker, blasts the ABC over sexual assault and country artists get fundraising for fire fighters and victims at Bungendore near Canberra.

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SCA's morale, Smooth's new look, Radio wants $80M for DAB+

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:05:00 GMT

The industry is abuzz with talk of low morale at SCA in Sydney, Smooth replaces Michael Buble with Robbie Williams in a new look for the station, CRA wants the Federal Govt to pony up $80M to roll out region al DAB+. ARN re-signs Melbourne's KIIS FM breakfast team of Jase and PJ. Big changes at NZME and community radio praised for its bushfire effort

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World Radio Day celebrations, CRA pitches the Pollies, Vale Rod Christopher

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:05:00 GMT

Radioinfo's Steve Ahern talks about his editorial

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Adam Lang legal battle, RadioDays expert talent, Radio's gender inequity

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:05:00 GMT

Adam Lang has reported started litigation against former 2GB personality, Michael Smith. RadioDays has secured industry experts for its Lisbon conference.A new report into the media indicates that there's a 21.8% gender pay gap and a lack of diversity in the industry.

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SCA GM WA Regional North, Reprieve for NZ classic music station, Amanda Keller on ACE Radio podcast

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:10:00 GMT

After spending $28M acquiring Redwave Media from Seven West, SCA has appointed Ian Kennedy as GM WA Regional North. NZ's Concert FM likely to survive after public backlash. ACE Radio's Women of Influence podcast spotlights Amanda Keller. Check out who's moving where in the radio industry.

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Barry Martin retires, Michael Clarke to Sky Sports Radio, Streamers threat to Radio

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:12:01 GMT

Industry outpouring for 5MU's Barry Martin after devastating health news. Cricketing great Michael Clarke reportedly joining Big Sports Breakfast as co-host. Radioinfo Editor Peter Saxon says many of the digital players challenging traditional radio are little more that 'ticket clippers'.

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