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ABC's Digital Jazz station's big concert giveaway ABC Jazz has launched what it describes (in hushed tones, of course) as “a massive competition” where one listener and friend will win flights to Melbourne, one night's accommodation and tickets to see the incomparable Ms Dee Dee Bridgewater perform at the 2012 Melbourne International Jazz Festival on June 10.17 May 2012 |
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Dangi signs up for Souths Fitzy & Wippa’s international guest Dangiattended a weights training session this morning with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. It was a case of the world’s shortest man meeting one of South’s tallest in Matt King, pictured with Wippa and Dangi (right). Dangi was inducted into the club as an international member by another one of the team’s largest humans, Sam Burgess (below).17 May 2012 |
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Triple M backs National Busking Day to help The Salvos  For the second year in a row, The Triple M network is helping The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal Doorknock this weekend by presenting National Busking Day tomorrow, to drum up support for the much loved cause. Lending his voice to National Busking Day will be James Reyne (pic of his shoes by Peter Maslen) joined by rocking music acts The Dead Leaves and The Smart who will provide a busking presence on the streets of Melbourne and Sydney.17 May 2012 |
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How Smooth is the new TVC? You be the judge 17 May 2012 |
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dmg anticipates Smooth launch with Michael Bublé Popular Canadian crooner Michael Bublé has been chosen as an artist who “intrinsically reflects the stations personality and format” to front smoothfm’s marketing campaign. He will also be a special guest on air from 7am next Monday when the station launches and will host an hour long show on Saturday mornings from 9am for six weeks. Bublé also stars in the television commercial, with his huge international hit “Haven’t Met You Yet” providing the sound track. Michael Bublé says, “This is a match made in heaven. smoothfm is supporting my music so I’m thrilled to be jumping on board to be part of the station launches. I love Australia and I look forward to seeing you when I’m next down.” 17 May 2012 |
Marto turns the other cheek
Last year Triple M Brisbane’s Marto had his right cheek tattooed with the Gold Coast Suns logo because he said he would if they beat his beloved Brisbane Lions. Now he says, "If Greater Western Sydney beat the Lions, I'll get a tattoo on the other cheek." And they might. And Marto’s wife might kick him in both cheeks if they do.
17 May 2012
Last year Triple M Brisbane’s Marto had his right cheek tattooed with the Gold Coast Suns logo because he said he would if they beat his beloved Brisbane Lions. Now he says, "If Greater Western Sydney beat the Lions, I'll get a tattoo on the other cheek." And they might. And Marto’s wife might kick him in both cheeks if they do.17 May 2012
Julie Goodwin & Star FM's Wilko - All I Wanna Do is Make Croquembouche
MasterChef Season One winner Julie Goodwin and Star 104.5 FM Central Coast's Wilko have joined together for a duet about Croquembouche. They've been threatening it for ages, it was only a matter of time before this happened.
16 May 2012
MasterChef Season One winner Julie Goodwin and Star 104.5 FM Central Coast's Wilko have joined together for a duet about Croquembouche. They've been threatening it for ages, it was only a matter of time before this happened.
16 May 2012
Encouraging results of online trial for radio surveys
With tenders being called for the radio survey contract later this year, the giant French based international firm Ipsos has made an impression with its online data gathering method showing positive results. CRA CEO, Joan Warner says, “The improved online response rates in the latest trial are positive and highlight how people’s increasing use of technology has meant listeners now appear more willing to record their listening habits online. The trial has provided the industry with valuable data to assess whether online could be used as a supplementary way of collecting data.”
16 May 2012
With tenders being called for the radio survey contract later this year, the giant French based international firm Ipsos has made an impression with its online data gathering method showing positive results. CRA CEO, Joan Warner says, “The improved online response rates in the latest trial are positive and highlight how people’s increasing use of technology has meant listeners now appear more willing to record their listening habits online. The trial has provided the industry with valuable data to assess whether online could be used as a supplementary way of collecting data.”16 May 2012
ACMA imposes harsh condition on 2Day. SCA not happy
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has carried out its intention to impose an additional licence condition on 2DAY FM, as it had foreshadowed back in March. The appeal that had been mounted by Southern Cross Austereo against the harshness of the condition has been dismissed.
SCA CEO, Ryhs Holleran, clearly disappointed with the imposition, said in a statement immediately after the ruling was announced, “SCA believes ACMA has not fully taken into consideration the extensive processes and procedures that the business has taken upon itself to implement with regards to comments made by Kyle Sandilands on 22 November 2011."
16 May 2012
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has carried out its intention to impose an additional licence condition on 2DAY FM, as it had foreshadowed back in March. The appeal that had been mounted by Southern Cross Austereo against the harshness of the condition has been dismissed.
SCA CEO, Ryhs Holleran, clearly disappointed with the imposition, said in a statement immediately after the ruling was announced, “SCA believes ACMA has not fully taken into consideration the extensive processes and procedures that the business has taken upon itself to implement with regards to comments made by Kyle Sandilands on 22 November 2011."
16 May 2012
Make listeners like you on Facebook and watch your brand suffer
“Stop ma
king listeners ‘like’ you on Facebook. Forcing them to act like a dog rolling over to get a bone sets a deep subconscious resentment,” warns U.S. branding expert John Parikhal. Read the whole article - it's free and unlocked.“
The latest research on brands suggests a 10% loss in positive imaging after one year if you demand a ‘like’ click on Facebook,” he says, “In other words, your brand loses 10% of its equity.”
15 May 2012
“Stop ma
king listeners ‘like’ you on Facebook. Forcing them to act like a dog rolling over to get a bone sets a deep subconscious resentment,” warns U.S. branding expert John Parikhal. Read the whole article - it's free and unlocked.“The latest research on brands suggests a 10% loss in positive imaging after one year if you demand a ‘like’ click on Facebook,” he says, “In other words, your brand loses 10% of its equity.”
15 May 2012
Radio National takes you to the Sydney Writers’ Festival
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is weekend, from Friday at 10, ABC Radio National will broadcast live from the Sydney Writers’ Festival, the annual literary event which has attracted audiences of over 80,000 since 2007. This year Radio National has 13 presenters hosting sessions. These include Julian Morrow and Waleed Aly (right), Michael Cathcart, Robbie Buck, Fenella Kernebone, Sarah Kanowski, Robyn Williams, Phillip Adams, Richard Aedy, Marc Fennell, Cassie McCullagh, Jason Di Rosso and Lynne Malcolm.
15 May 2012
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is weekend, from Friday at 10, ABC Radio National will broadcast live from the Sydney Writers’ Festival, the annual literary event which has attracted audiences of over 80,000 since 2007. This year Radio National has 13 presenters hosting sessions. These include Julian Morrow and Waleed Aly (right), Michael Cathcart, Robbie Buck, Fenella Kernebone, Sarah Kanowski, Robyn Williams, Phillip Adams, Richard Aedy, Marc Fennell, Cassie McCullagh, Jason Di Rosso and Lynne Malcolm.15 May 2012
Australia ranks 3rd with 11 finalists in NY Radio Festival
All but one is from the ABC. The other is from Round The Outside Productions. The only listing we could find for them was under freelance writer Lisa Nicol’s listing on Linkedin. By any measure, Aunty has done Australian Radio proud at this prestigious international annual event - New York Festivals® Radio Program & Promotion Awards . After preliminary judging, Australia’s ABC is ranked third behind RTE Ireland and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and just ahead of America’s ESPN.
15 May 2012
All but one is from the ABC. The other is from Round The Outside Productions. The only listing we could find for them was under freelance writer Lisa Nicol’s listing on Linkedin. By any measure, Aunty has done Australian Radio proud at this prestigious international annual event - New York Festivals® Radio Program & Promotion Awards . After preliminary judging, Australia’s ABC is ranked third behind RTE Ireland and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and just ahead of America’s ESPN.
15 May 2012
Kyle turns up on The Price is Right
What is it with jocks and game shows lately? Last week it was Wippa on Eddie McGuire’s Hot Seat. This time it’s Kyle Sandilands on The Price is Right – dressed up as the yodel man complete with lederhosen. Apparently it’s Kyle’s favourite game on the show.
Word is that not to be outdone, Jackie will also be on the show soon in an attempt to win at noughts and crosses.
15 May 2012
What is it with jocks and game shows lately? Last week it was Wippa on Eddie McGuire’s Hot Seat. This time it’s Kyle Sandilands on The Price is Right – dressed up as the yodel man complete with lederhosen. Apparently it’s Kyle’s favourite game on the show.Word is that not to be outdone, Jackie will also be on the show soon in an attempt to win at noughts and crosses.
15 May 2012
2UE failed to respond to complaint: ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that 2UE did not respond substantively and within the required timeframe to a complaint made by the founder of an Islamic organisation, MyPeace, when he was interviewed on the now defunct Afternoons with Michael Smith show in June last year. The complaint itself, that Smith incited hatred against Muslims, was dismissed.
14 May 2012
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that 2UE did not respond substantively and within the required timeframe to a complaint made by the founder of an Islamic organisation, MyPeace, when he was interviewed on the now defunct Afternoons with Michael Smith show in June last year. The complaint itself, that Smith incited hatred against Muslims, was dismissed.
14 May 2012
Sony Radio Awards winners announced
BBC Radio 6 Music wins Station of the Year and KISS crowned Breakfast Show of the Year
Classic FM awarded The Special Award and Nicholas Parsons is honoured with The Gold Award
Beryl (86) and Betty (90) (right) strike Gold for BBC Radio Humberside
Sony Golds for Fearne Cotton, Jools Holland, Richard Keys & Andy Gray, Chris Evans and Danny Baker
Commercial Radio win three Station of the Year Golds
14 May 2012
BBC Radio 6 Music wins Station of the Year and KISS crowned Breakfast Show of the Year
Classic FM awarded The Special Award and Nicholas Parsons is honoured with The Gold AwardBeryl (86) and Betty (90) (right) strike Gold for BBC Radio Humberside
Sony Golds for Fearne Cotton, Jools Holland, Richard Keys & Andy Gray, Chris Evans and Danny Baker
Commercial Radio win three Station of the Year Golds
14 May 2012
Victoria’s TAC Gets The Message on Community Radio
The Community Broadcasting Association of Victoria has just launched a major Statewide Project in association with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).
The 'Get the Message' Project encourages Victoria's Community Radio Stations to talk about the issue of Speeding and to produce Community Service Announcements.
14 May 2012
The Community Broadcasting Association of Victoria has just launched a major Statewide Project in association with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).
The 'Get the Message' Project encourages Victoria's Community Radio Stations to talk about the issue of Speeding and to produce Community Service Announcements.
14 May 2012
Fitzy and Wippa stick up for the little man – the littlest they could find
Dangi fever strikes Sydney as Chandra Bahadur Dangi, the world’s shortest man at 54.6cm, arrives in Australia to a hero’s welcome. Not exactly Nova’s target demographic, the 72-year-old from a remote village in Nepal had never left his home until he was discovered as the world’s shortest man in February this year. With his new found fame, Dangi said he wanted to travel to spread the word of his country and village.
14 May 2012
Dangi fever strikes Sydney as Chandra Bahadur Dangi, the world’s shortest man at 54.6cm, arrives in Australia to a hero’s welcome. Not exactly Nova’s target demographic, the 72-year-old from a remote village in Nepal had never left his home until he was discovered as the world’s shortest man in February this year. With his new found fame, Dangi said he wanted to travel to spread the word of his country and village.14 May 2012
Radio Connects website gives good case studies
Commercial Radio Australia has launched a new website featuring successful radio campaigns for a range of advertisers. CRA chief, Joan Warner said today the website, called “Radio Connects”, provides a great source of successful case studies, showing optimum use of radio in actual advertising campaigns.
14 May 2012
Commercial Radio Australia has launched a new website featuring successful radio campaigns for a range of advertisers. CRA chief, Joan Warner said today the website, called “Radio Connects”, provides a great source of successful case studies, showing optimum use of radio in actual advertising campaigns.
14 May 2012
98.9 FM Radio Maroon to defy NRL and call State of Origin for Queenslanders
Sick of listening to a “biased” call of the NRL State of Origin from a NSW stacked commentary team, indigenous radio 98.9 FM will again risk legal action and broadcast their own, unauthorised commentary - as they did last year - stacked with “un-biased” Queenslanders, of course.
14 May 2012
Sick of listening to a “biased” call of the NRL State of Origin from a NSW stacked commentary team, indigenous radio 98.9 FM will again risk legal action and broadcast their own, unauthorised commentary - as they did last year - stacked with “un-biased” Queenslanders, of course.
14 May 2012
B105's Labby, Stav and Abby talk to dying teenager's dad.
They were going to tell Shaun Wilson-Miller on air, in person, that B105 listeners had chipped in to get the teenager to the Gold Coast to see his favourite attractions before he dies. But he was hospitalised with a lung infection before they could tell him. So the breakfast team told his dad instead.
14 May 2012
They were going to tell Shaun Wilson-Miller on air, in person, that B105 listeners had chipped in to get the teenager to the Gold Coast to see his favourite attractions before he dies. But he was hospitalised with a lung infection before they could tell him. So the breakfast team told his dad instead.
14 May 2012
Be positive about radio's future Warner tells RadioAsia Conference
At last week’s Radio Asia Conference in Jakarta, Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner tackled the question, ‘with online around, why does radio technology exist any more?’ There are plenty of reasons that radio exists said Warner, urging delegates to be positive about radio’s future. The case study in Australia, where Radio is outperforming most other media in audience and revenue is a good example. In Australia digital radio is succeeding and has achieved a 10% penetration of the population in around 3 years.
13 May 2012
At last week’s Radio Asia Conference in Jakarta, Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner tackled the question, ‘with online around, why does radio technology exist any more?’ There are plenty of reasons that radio exists said Warner, urging delegates to be positive about radio’s future. The case study in Australia, where Radio is outperforming most other media in audience and revenue is a good example. In Australia digital radio is succeeding and has achieved a 10% penetration of the population in around 3 years.
13 May 2012
Hot FM's Tom and Heidi form Boy Band - without Heidi
Western Australia Hot FM's Tom and Heidi were challenged to put together WA's very first Boy and Girl bands. Tom succeeded with "Wrong Direction" where as Heidi's failed, so she became manager.
The boys rehearsed every night for 2 weeks with a song written by Tom (3rd from left) called, "Trust me girl I'm Beautiful." The boys then performed to a hardened crowd of 700 screaming shoppers at Bunbury Centrepoint.
13 May 2012
Western Australia Hot FM's Tom and Heidi were challenged to put together WA's very first Boy and Girl bands. Tom succeeded with "Wrong Direction" where as Heidi's failed, so she became manager. The boys rehearsed every night for 2 weeks with a song written by Tom (3rd from left) called, "Trust me girl I'm Beautiful." The boys then performed to a hardened crowd of 700 screaming shoppers at Bunbury Centrepoint.
13 May 2012
Digital radio sales continue to rise amid retail slump
1 in 10 now listening to DAB+ in metro markets. In the first quarter of last year, 53,996 digital radios were sold. In Q1 this year, sales reached 88,004. That brings the total number of digital radios sold since the 2009 launch to 833,320, according to information from the Q1 2012, GfK Marketscope report released by Commercial Radio Australia (CRA). It’s a great result given the general slump in retail and soft radio ad sales.
13 May 2012
1 in 10 now listening to DAB+ in metro markets. In the first quarter of last year, 53,996 digital radios were sold. In Q1 this year, sales reached 88,004. That brings the total number of digital radios sold since the 2009 launch to 833,320, according to information from the Q1 2012, GfK Marketscope report released by Commercial Radio Australia (CRA). It’s a great result given the general slump in retail and soft radio ad sales.
13 May 2012
VAST future for ABC and SBS radio
The ABC and SBS have emerged unscathed from Treasurer Wayne Swan’s pursuit to cut over $40 billion in order to find a $1.5 billion surplus, with steady increases in government expenditure for Australia’s public broadcasters. The Government will provide $7.6 million extra over five years to allow the ABC to upgrade its radio transmission sites and studios to become compatible with the new Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) signal by 1 January 2014.
13 May 2012
The ABC and SBS have emerged unscathed from Treasurer Wayne Swan’s pursuit to cut over $40 billion in order to find a $1.5 billion surplus, with steady increases in government expenditure for Australia’s public broadcasters. The Government will provide $7.6 million extra over five years to allow the ABC to upgrade its radio transmission sites and studios to become compatible with the new Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) signal by 1 January 2014.
13 May 2012
Howard Sattler suffers stroke
I have in fact had a STROKE…maybe two of them, Howard Sattler told his 6PR Perth audience before going on two weeks leave to recuperate.
Sattler didn’t know he’d had a stroke until he underwent a series of tests to determine why he was slurring his speech and having such difficulty getting through his daily shift. It got so bad that some listeners even complained to the station, thinking that Sattler was drunk on air.
12 May 2012
I have in fact had a STROKE…maybe two of them, Howard Sattler told his 6PR Perth audience before going on two weeks leave to recuperate.
Sattler didn’t know he’d had a stroke until he underwent a series of tests to determine why he was slurring his speech and having such difficulty getting through his daily shift. It got so bad that some listeners even complained to the station, thinking that Sattler was drunk on air.
12 May 2012
Shoestring AMRAP funding axed
Community radio and Australian musicians face a major setback with the government failing to renew funding for the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP). “Community radio plays such a critical role in the development of Australian musicians,” said Catherine Haridy, Chair of AMRAP. Current funding for the AMRAP project, which runs on "a shoestring" finishes at the end of June 2012 and was not renewed in the 2012-13 federal budget this week.
11 May 2012
Community radio and Australian musicians face a major setback with the government failing to renew funding for the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP). “Community radio plays such a critical role in the development of Australian musicians,” said Catherine Haridy, Chair of AMRAP. Current funding for the AMRAP project, which runs on "a shoestring" finishes at the end of June 2012 and was not renewed in the 2012-13 federal budget this week.
11 May 2012
Not quite The Voice... Ugly Phil's The Horn
You’ve never heard Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water played like this. It’s an audio story, so it needs audio to tell it. With the Central Coast having one of the largest commuter audiences in Australia, Star 104.5's Ugly Phil has held a talent quest for cars.
11 May 2012
You’ve never heard Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water played like this. It’s an audio story, so it needs audio to tell it. With the Central Coast having one of the largest commuter audiences in Australia, Star 104.5's Ugly Phil has held a talent quest for cars.
11 May 2012
Kyle back at work after health scare
Kyle Sandilands was rushed to hospital on Friday morning for what management described as a “health scare.” But by Saturday night he posted this message on KJO Facebook page: "thanks for everyone's messages. Im ok! You guys are the best and the reason we have the number 1 show! K xx" The Herald-Sun in Melbourne reported that he was at the recording of Australia's Got Talent on Sunday.
11 May 2012
Kyle Sandilands was rushed to hospital on Friday morning for what management described as a “health scare.” But by Saturday night he posted this message on KJO Facebook page: "thanks for everyone's messages. Im ok! You guys are the best and the reason we have the number 1 show! K xx" The Herald-Sun in Melbourne reported that he was at the recording of Australia's Got Talent on Sunday.
11 May 2012
Tell the story with your audience says Mike McCluskey at RadioAsia
"Radio is all about telling a story,” said Radio Australia’s CEO Mike McCluskey at the Radio Asia Conference. “The fundamental concept for new media is the same, but now we are creating content WITH our audiences, not just pushing content out AT them."
10 May 2012
"Radio is all about telling a story,” said Radio Australia’s CEO Mike McCluskey at the Radio Asia Conference. “The fundamental concept for new media is the same, but now we are creating content WITH our audiences, not just pushing content out AT them."
10 May 2012
Convergence Review: Malcolm Long outlines radio's real strengths
In our continuing coverage of the Convergence Review, panel member Malcolm Long tells radioinfo: “Obviously the Convergence Review sees radio as playing a very important role in the converged future for media. In both cross platform content delivery and local programming the Review recognised radio’s real strengths.”
He says the further extension of digital radio is recognised by the Review “as a key way in which additional services can be provided to listeners all over Australia.”
10 May 2012
In our continuing coverage of the Convergence Review, panel member Malcolm Long tells radioinfo: “Obviously the Convergence Review sees radio as playing a very important role in the converged future for media. In both cross platform content delivery and local programming the Review recognised radio’s real strengths.”
He says the further extension of digital radio is recognised by the Review “as a key way in which additional services can be provided to listeners all over Australia.”
10 May 2012
Fitzy and Wippa bring world's smallest man to Australia
This Sunday morning, the world’s shortest man, 72 year old Chandra Bahadur Dangi is expected to land to a hero’s welcome from Fitzy & Wippa and dozens of the Breakfast team’s listeners at Sydney Airport via an Etihad flight from Kathmandu. From a remote village in Nepal, Dangi had never been on a plane until he received his award as the Guinness World Record's shortest man in February this year.
10 May 2012
This Sunday morning, the world’s shortest man, 72 year old Chandra Bahadur Dangi is expected to land to a hero’s welcome from Fitzy & Wippa and dozens of the Breakfast team’s listeners at Sydney Airport via an Etihad flight from Kathmandu. From a remote village in Nepal, Dangi had never been on a plane until he received his award as the Guinness World Record's shortest man in February this year.10 May 2012
Julia Gillard tells Nova Drive which Voice Team she would pick
As Prime Minister Gillard did the rounds of stations this week selling the budget, Nova’s Drive hosts Meshel, Tim and Marty gave her an opportunity to relax and speak about something other than the nation's finances. She revealed she hasn’t been watching The Voice. It seems she has had a few other things on her mind. She did pick a Voice team though, but could not keep away from politics for the whole interview.
10 May 2012
As Prime Minister Gillard did the rounds of stations this week selling the budget, Nova’s Drive hosts Meshel, Tim and Marty gave her an opportunity to relax and speak about something other than the nation's finances. She revealed she hasn’t been watching The Voice. It seems she has had a few other things on her mind. She did pick a Voice team though, but could not keep away from politics for the whole interview.
10 May 2012
7HO FM’s Jane becomes James to test a theory
After making the on air statement, “it’s easier for guys to get a date than it is for women” 7HO FM’s Jane Turner was challenged by on air partner Johnno, and Win TV sports guru Brent Costello, to strut her stuff as a bloke and show us how it’s done. After a week of preparation, with the Hobart audience assisting with pick-up lines, ideal locations, styling advice, tips, and no-no’s Jane had a 60 minute make over and hit the Elizabeth St Mall as “James.”
10 May 2012
After making the on air statement, “it’s easier for guys to get a date than it is for women” 7HO FM’s Jane Turner was challenged by on air partner Johnno, and Win TV sports guru Brent Costello, to strut her stuff as a bloke and show us how it’s done. After a week of preparation, with the Hobart audience assisting with pick-up lines, ideal locations, styling advice, tips, and no-no’s Jane had a 60 minute make over and hit the Elizabeth St Mall as “James.”
10 May 2012
Get your ACRA entry in fast then polish your party hat for the big night
The graphic artists at Commercial Radio Australia were in a party mood when they sent out their reminder to stations to get ACRAs entries in by the deadline. The ACRA statues were adorned by party hats and one of the statues appears to have had such a good time that he (or is it she) had fallen over. It reminded us of some of the late night moments seen at the end of the big ACRAs party each year. Will you be one of the award winners on stage in 2012? Only if you get your entries in by May 25.
09 May 2012
The graphic artists at Commercial Radio Australia were in a party mood when they sent out their reminder to stations to get ACRAs entries in by the deadline. The ACRA statues were adorned by party hats and one of the statues appears to have had such a good time that he (or is it she) had fallen over. It reminded us of some of the late night moments seen at the end of the big ACRAs party each year. Will you be one of the award winners on stage in 2012? Only if you get your entries in by May 25.09 May 2012
Videos of a Radio Star
Video and websites are now as much a part of radio as microphones and cans. Some are able to converge their use of different platforms better than others. We reckon Deano host of Nova’s Up Late with Deano (10pm to 1am), does it better than most. At any rate, he’s certainly out there with his irreverent style both on-air and on-line.
09 May 2012
Video and websites are now as much a part of radio as microphones and cans. Some are able to converge their use of different platforms better than others. We reckon Deano host of Nova’s Up Late with Deano (10pm to 1am), does it better than most. At any rate, he’s certainly out there with his irreverent style both on-air and on-line.
09 May 2012
Wippa’s epic fail in Eddie’s Hot Seat
If you w
ere a breakfast host on Nova in Sydney, would you accept an invitation from the Triple M breakfast host to travel to Melbourne and sit in his Hot Seat? Wippa did and now he probably wishes he hadn’t.
Now Wippa, of Fitzy and Wippa fame, is also famous for holding the record for the biggest ever fail on Australia’s Millionaire Hot Seat after going home without reaching the $1,000 question. He was gone quicker than a dill on Sale of the Century.
09 May 2012
If you w
ere a breakfast host on Nova in Sydney, would you accept an invitation from the Triple M breakfast host to travel to Melbourne and sit in his Hot Seat? Wippa did and now he probably wishes he hadn’t. Now Wippa, of Fitzy and Wippa fame, is also famous for holding the record for the biggest ever fail on Australia’s Millionaire Hot Seat after going home without reaching the $1,000 question. He was gone quicker than a dill on Sale of the Century.
09 May 2012
I’m sitting here at my desk just talking to you: Gillard on Triple M
The Prime Minister got a little defensive this morning on Triple M when Mark Geyer expressed interest in wanting to get to know her and suggested that she didn’t let Australians hear about the real Julia Gillard. When Geyer suggested she was giving “corporate answers” she replied with: “No it’s not that’s really unfair I’m sitting here at my desk just talking to you...It’s simply not true... I don’t have any notes in front of me.”
09 May 2012
The Prime Minister got a little defensive this morning on Triple M when Mark Geyer expressed interest in wanting to get to know her and suggested that she didn’t let Australians hear about the real Julia Gillard. When Geyer suggested she was giving “corporate answers” she replied with: “No it’s not that’s really unfair I’m sitting here at my desk just talking to you...It’s simply not true... I don’t have any notes in front of me.”
09 May 2012
talkSPORT Announces Plans to Launch in Asia: RadioAsia Conference
UK based talkSPORT, the world's biggest sport radio station, has announced plans for its expansion into Asia. Speaking to an audience of public and commercial broadcasters from across the region, at Radio Asia 2012 in Jakarta, talkSPORT Director of Strategy Jimmy Buckland announced that the talkSPORT team aims to work collaboratively with Asia's leading radio broadcasters to deliver the brand to sports fanatics across the continent.
09 May 2012
UK based talkSPORT, the world's biggest sport radio station, has announced plans for its expansion into Asia. Speaking to an audience of public and commercial broadcasters from across the region, at Radio Asia 2012 in Jakarta, talkSPORT Director of Strategy Jimmy Buckland announced that the talkSPORT team aims to work collaboratively with Asia's leading radio broadcasters to deliver the brand to sports fanatics across the continent.
09 May 2012
Content to play to their strengths; Dobson and Jackson's take on Survey 3
Soon after the release of Nielsen Survey 3, radioinfo’s Peter Saxon spoke with both SCA’s Guy Dobson and dmg’s Content Director, Paul Jackson. Both saw exactly the same numbers but by emphasising different nuances, present them to us in completely different ways. Both are responsible for two networks. While Triple M and the (soon to be) Smooth streams don’t compete directly, the Nova and Today brands are locked in combat for a majority share of the under 40s market. Click to read on, this article is unlocked.
09 May 2012
Soon after the release of Nielsen Survey 3, radioinfo’s Peter Saxon spoke with both SCA’s Guy Dobson and dmg’s Content Director, Paul Jackson. Both saw exactly the same numbers but by emphasising different nuances, present them to us in completely different ways. Both are responsible for two networks. While Triple M and the (soon to be) Smooth streams don’t compete directly, the Nova and Today brands are locked in combat for a majority share of the under 40s market. Click to read on, this article is unlocked.
09 May 2012
Spin Cycle Survey 3: The cat never gets the tongue of the PR person
In truth, everyone had a little joy and a little pain in this survey. But if you read the media releases (the story’s unlocked) it’s all joy, no pain. Radio’ the winner!
08 May 2012
In truth, everyone had a little joy and a little pain in this survey. But if you read the media releases (the story’s unlocked) it’s all joy, no pain. Radio’ the winner!
08 May 2012
Survey 3: Mix makes history
Click HERE for Nielsen shares, timeslots and demographics.MIX 94.5 get their century and get into the record books with their 100th consecutive survey win in Perth. Last night we put them odds on to reach the unheard of Australian milestone saying, With a streak that started last century, the chance of it being pipped at the post is about as likely as the West Coast Eagles getting beaten by the GWS Giants.
Well, they almost got bowled over. Despite a massive 2.8 drop in share, they held on to the number one spot by just 0.7 from 92.9. And since 92.9 is also owned by SCA, everyone over there is celebrating!
08 May 2012
Click HERE for Nielsen shares, timeslots and demographics.MIX 94.5 get their century and get into the record books with their 100th consecutive survey win in Perth. Last night we put them odds on to reach the unheard of Australian milestone saying, With a streak that started last century, the chance of it being pipped at the post is about as likely as the West Coast Eagles getting beaten by the GWS Giants.
Well, they almost got bowled over. Despite a massive 2.8 drop in share, they held on to the number one spot by just 0.7 from 92.9. And since 92.9 is also owned by SCA, everyone over there is celebrating!
08 May 2012
Will Mix in Perth rack up 100 straight wins?
Nielsen Survey 3 comes out this morning at around 9:30 for the eastern metros. But all eyes will be on the west where results come out about an hour later. That’s because Perth’s Mix 94.5 is tipped to notch up its 100th consecutive survey win. With a streak that started last century, the chance of it being pipped at the post is about as likely as the West Coast Eagles getting beaten by the GWS Giants. Join us on radioinfo for all the numbers that count as soon as they’re released.
07 May 2012
Nielsen Survey 3 comes out this morning at around 9:30 for the eastern metros. But all eyes will be on the west where results come out about an hour later. That’s because Perth’s Mix 94.5 is tipped to notch up its 100th consecutive survey win. With a streak that started last century, the chance of it being pipped at the post is about as likely as the West Coast Eagles getting beaten by the GWS Giants. Join us on radioinfo for all the numbers that count as soon as they’re released.
07 May 2012
Call me Sensei: Merrick catches an arrow in flight
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It went like this. An expert archer was to fire ten arrows past Merrick Watts into a cardboard cut out of his head. Merrick’s task was to try to catch one in his bare hands as it whizzed past and SCA staff cheered on. We’re not sure whether they cheered for Merrick to catch an arrow or for an arrow to miss the cardboard version of his head. Either way, he caught the ninth to rapturous applause.
07 May 2012
Don't believe it? Click on Read The Full Story and see the video. Its unlocked.
It went like this. An expert archer was to fire ten arrows past Merrick Watts into a cardboard cut out of his head. Merrick’s task was to try to catch one in his bare hands as it whizzed past and SCA staff cheered on. We’re not sure whether they cheered for Merrick to catch an arrow or for an arrow to miss the cardboard version of his head. Either way, he caught the ninth to rapturous applause.
07 May 2012
Sydney revenue continues to slide
Radio revenue for metropolitan markets continues to be what CRA describes as “patchy” While three out of the five top markets recorded growth over the 10 months YTD, Sydney and Perth went backwards, according to figures released today by Commercial Radio Australia. More troubling is that recent figures are worse.
07 May 2012
Radio revenue for metropolitan markets continues to be what CRA describes as “patchy” While three out of the five top markets recorded growth over the 10 months YTD, Sydney and Perth went backwards, according to figures released today by Commercial Radio Australia. More troubling is that recent figures are worse.
07 May 2012
More changes at dmg Radio as COO pines for “real footy”
After 13 years with dmg Radio, Kingsley Hall (pictured) has resigned his post as Chief Operating Officer to return home to Adelaide. Louise Higgins will take on an expanded role of CFO/Group General Manager while Sean Ryan will take on the board seat vacated by Mr Hall at Commercial Radio Australia.
07 May 2012
After 13 years with dmg Radio, Kingsley Hall (pictured) has resigned his post as Chief Operating Officer to return home to Adelaide. Louise Higgins will take on an expanded role of CFO/Group General Manager while Sean Ryan will take on the board seat vacated by Mr Hall at Commercial Radio Australia.
07 May 2012
Is Jelli a game changer for radio ads?
Back in 2009, Jelli promised to be a game changer for listener driven music playlists, or in old school language, request shows. Austereo trialed it in November that year as part of its Hot 30 Countdown. It was given its own digital channel as well as a regular slot on the Today Network with national advertiser support. Within six months, the trial was abandoned.
06 May 2012
Back in 2009, Jelli promised to be a game changer for listener driven music playlists, or in old school language, request shows. Austereo trialed it in November that year as part of its Hot 30 Countdown. It was given its own digital channel as well as a regular slot on the Today Network with national advertiser support. Within six months, the trial was abandoned.
06 May 2012
Graham Webb's audio tribute to Digby Wolfe
Remember Digby Wolfe? He was one of the seminal “show hosts” in the early days of Australian television. After moving to LA he shot to prominence as an actor and writer on The Monkees, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, The Munsters and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. He died in Albuquerque last Thursday at 83 after a short battle with cancer. Graham Webb has recorded this eulogy.
06 May 2012
Remember Digby Wolfe? He was one of the seminal “show hosts” in the early days of Australian television. After moving to LA he shot to prominence as an actor and writer on The Monkees, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, The Munsters and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. He died in Albuquerque last Thursday at 83 after a short battle with cancer. Graham Webb has recorded this eulogy.
06 May 2012
Dictator tells Fitzy and Wippa he wants some Aussies in his government
Nova has wisely put a warning on the uncut version of Fitzy and Wippa’s interview with The Dictator (aka Sacha Baron Cohen). Tuesday’s interview with Baron Cohen’s newest character may have had the Nova lawyers worried, but they presumably decided the uncut version was clearly comedy and would be safe to put on the website with a language and content warning. The interview that went to air was a lot tighter and cleaner for breakfast radio.
05 May 2012
Nova has wisely put a warning on the uncut version of Fitzy and Wippa’s interview with The Dictator (aka Sacha Baron Cohen). Tuesday’s interview with Baron Cohen’s newest character may have had the Nova lawyers worried, but they presumably decided the uncut version was clearly comedy and would be safe to put on the website with a language and content warning. The interview that went to air was a lot tighter and cleaner for breakfast radio.
05 May 2012
New sales roles at Southern Cross Austereo
Southern Cross Austereo has announced a new national sales structure including the introduction of Nick Randall to the newly created role of National Sales Operations Manager, a move that comes as the business passes its one year mark as a merged radio and television company.
04 May 2012
Southern Cross Austereo has announced a new national sales structure including the introduction of Nick Randall to the newly created role of National Sales Operations Manager, a move that comes as the business passes its one year mark as a merged radio and television company.
04 May 2012
This year's Unearthed High competition begins
The Unearthed High competition is on again this year. Now in its 5th year, Triple J is looking for Australia’s best high school music act. This includes songwriters, bands, producers and MCs.
04 May 2012
The Unearthed High competition is on again this year. Now in its 5th year, Triple J is looking for Australia’s best high school music act. This includes songwriters, bands, producers and MCs.
04 May 2012