Radio stations Star FM, 2MC FM and Radio 531 have had their first radio ratings in the Port Macquarie/Kempsey area in more than 10 years.
And the results are in.
2MC is the station most listened to all people 10+ with 28.4%, followed by Star FM with 26.6%.
Triple J scored third place with 10.9%.
The survey, conducted by Xtra Research, is one of 20 regional surveys to be undertaken throughout the year to provide up to date data on regional radio audiences across the country.
Finalists in the best radio ad of 2016 were announced today with leading ad agencies, radio stations and production studios battling it out for the national Siren Awards, to be announced in Melbourne next month. Ads for Aldi, Maltesers, Jeep, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sportsbet and Nandos are some of the brands amongst the finalists.
Radio stations 5SE and 96.1 Star FM in Mt Gambier in the southeast region of South Australia are set to be part of the region’s first radio ratings in more than 10 years.
CRA has announced that consultation for the triennial review of the Commercial Radio Code of Practice will commence on 16 April 2016.
“The Code undergoes an extensive review process every three years and is an important process in ensuring contemporary commercial radio broadcasting reflects current community standards and expectations,” Joan Warner said.
“The commercial radio industry is committed to meeting the requirements of the Code of Practice and providing the highest quality programs in line with the Australian listening public’s needs.”
The Code regulates commercial radio content in accordance with community standards and specific procedures are included for the handling of listener complaints.
Public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) has launched DAB+ digital radio in Jakarta.
Director General of Communications and Public Information of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ms Niken Widiastuti announced the launch in Jakarta.
The Indonesian radio industry and regulator have worked together to move Indonesian radio onto the digital platform.
An Aldi ad by BMF titled “El Toro Macho” has won round five overall and the single category in the 2016 Siren Awards. The ad features a liquor distiller from Spain speaking English and a culturally insensitive translator.
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) and Presslaff Interactive Revenue have released the fourth in the series of Finding Consumer Trend (FCT) reports, offering insights into the lifestyle interests and buying intentions of regional radio listeners.
The latest survey, on the topic of health and fitness, involved more than 1300 listeners from across 96 stations throughout Australia, providing their views on health, well-being, self-improvement and preferred medical and non-medical services in the health and fitness category.
Metropolitan commercial radio stations reported growth in advertising revenue of 4.99% to $50.126 million for January 2016, according to figures sourced by Deloitte and released
today by industry body Commercial Radio Australia (CRA).
Advertising revenue for Sydney stations in January 2016 reached $15.257 million, 7.73% higher than the same month a year ago.
Melbourne was up 8.92% to $15.448 million, Adelaide was up 10.78% to $4.743 million, Perth rose 3.55% to $7.067 million and Brisbane was down 8.23% on the previous January to $7.611 million.
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