http://www.radioinfo.com.au Copyright (c) 2010 radioinfo. All rights reserved. News, jobs, classifieds and chat for the Australian radio industry. en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:53 +1000 Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:53 +1000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11013 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11013 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11012 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11012 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). Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11011 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11011 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11010 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11010 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11009 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11009 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.” Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11008 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11008 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11007 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11007   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. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11006 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11006 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.” Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11005 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11005 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." Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11004 http://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/11004 “Stop making 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.” Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000