GfK summer survey. 

Figures released at the start of the 2018 official ratings period show improved ad revenue.

What we hear on radio influences meal time decisions.
 

One out of two radio listeners dine out at least once a week, 30% are eating out more frequently than before, according the latest Finding Consumer Trends report released today by Commercial Radio Australia and Presslaff Interactive Revenue.
 
The Dining Habits survey, which involved more than 2,750 listeners from across Australia, reveals listeners’ preferences and interests when choosing to eat out and at home.
 
The report found:

Radio revenue for metropolitan markets was flat for the financial year ended June 2017, according to figures released today by CRA.

Radio leads the way as the most trusted media in Australia and is seen as the most credible source of news, according to a new survey by global research firm GfK.

Newcastle University student, Rachel Storer is the winner of the inaugural Brian White Scholarship awarded by Commercial Radio Australia. 
 
In her final year of study and part of the student news team at the university radio station, Rachel said: "I'm very excited to be the recipient of the Brian White Scholarship. I'm looking forward to making the most of this opportunity and gaining firsthand experience within the radio news industry."
 

 The radio industry’s RadioApp is now available via Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto, allowing consumers to stream more than 250 Australian radio stations in the car.

The release of the latest version of the free app allows users to easily view and play their favourite radio stations through their car’s infotainment system.  

Users will also be able to view a list of nearby radio stations based on their location, making it perfect for road trips.

The best radio ad of 2017 will be battled out between 10 of Australia’s leading agencies and production studios from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth as part of the national Siren Awards, which will be announced next month.

Last year’s Gold Siren was won by Melbourne agency Clemenger BBDO for the Maltesers ad titled “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” created by Elle Bullen and James Orr.  The Melbourne agency dominated the round wins this year and is credited with 11 of the 30 finalist nominations.  

The latest radio survey for Dubbo stations 2DU, Zoo FM and Hit93.5 have been released offering a chance to see how ratings have fared since the last survey a year ago. 

And 2DU took a hit.

The station dropped 8.0 percentage points from last survey, sitting at number two as the station listened to most with 20.6%, Hit 93.5 is number one with 24.9% and ZOO FM third with 17.1% All People 10+.