Sector falls short on digital radio
Green Guide May 01 2008
Jen to quit 4GY
Anne Fullwood joins ABC radio
John Cargher dies four days after final show
ACMA finds BFM Bankstown breached licence conditions
ACMA found that Radio BFM broadcast advertisements on 19 October and 23 November 2007 as a number of sponsorship announcements played during the program ‘Dosti’ did not carry ‘tags’.
However, as the program is no longer on air and ACMA is satisfied that the licensee has put in place adequate measures to ensure there are no further breaches of the sponsorship rules, no action is proposed at this time.
ACMA started its investigation after it received two complaints from a complainant in November 2007.
Bankstown City Radio Co-operative Ltd provides community radio service Radio BFM for the general community of Bankstown. The service is provided under a temporary community broadcasting licence.
A copy of Investigation Report 1930 is available on the ACMA website.
Media contact: Donald Robertson, ACMA Media Manager, on (02) 9334 7980.
2AY- finally a new home!
Alex exits Nova
Kicked off the air
Radio host drink spiked
Dom exits Darwin
Thanks for winning
Green Guide April 24 2008
Green Guide April 24 2008
Finalists announced for year’s best radio ad
The national Siren Awards, now in their fourth year, are run by Commercial Radio Australia and are designed to recognise the best radio advertising in the country. The awards promote the importance of creativity as a way to make radio advertising more effective. The Gold Siren winner receives a trip for two to the Cannes Advertising Festival and entry into the 2008 Cannes Radio Lions to be held in June.
SEN poll backs AFL side in Tassie
Sly named journalist of year
New breakfast team for Orange
Newcastle Ratings Survey 1 2008
Stereo 974 embraces country music
Station manager Rod Boyd said "For quite some time now Australian Country Music in Melbourne has not had a vehicle to receive the airplay that it deserves. STEREO 974 will now become this vehicle. So now Country Music has a home - STEREO 974
ACMA finds 2GLF breached licence condition
Liverpool-Green Valley Community Radio Cooperative Ltd holds a community broadcasting licence to provide a radio service in the local government areas of Liverpool and Fairfield in Sydney’s south west.
ACMA’s investigation found that while 2GLF provided details of the procedure for becoming a member of the station, no evidence was provided to substantiate how it encouraged the community to participate in the operations of the service. In addition, no details were given to substantiate how the station encouraged community participation in the selection and provision of programs.
The investigation did note some improvements had been made by the station, including the introduction of an automation system to record and time-shift some daytime programs to the overnight shift; additional ethnic programming; and two more hours of sports programming.
The improvements were insufficient, however, to demonstrate the licensee’s compliance with its obligations. ACMA has asked 2GLF to provide a report in July 2008 on the measures it has taken since the investigation was finalised to meet its licence obligations.
ACMA’s investigation followed a complaint received on 13 October 2007 that 2GLF was not encouraging community participation in the operations and programming of the service. The complainant also alleged that the service was failing to represent its community interest in line with its licence conditions. However, ACMA’s investigation found that the licensee was meeting the requirements of this licence condition.
Fairfax sniffing 2GB?
Green Guide 17 April 2008
2UE fails on Chesterton defamation appeal
The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed the challenge by Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd, which had requested for the jury's findings to be set aside and a new trial ordered.
2UE complained the trial judge erred in the directions to the jury about "business reputation".
The next step of the case will involve a judge conducting a hearing at which Radio 2UE can put forward any defences it may have and submissions on damages can be made.
ABC Local Radio Awards Finalists Announced
Open to broadcasters and producers from the nine metropolitan and 51 regional ABC Local Radio stations across the country, the categories recognise individual and station excellence and include metropolitan and regional broadcaster and station of the year, sports & rural broadcasting and website production, as well as coverage of significant local community events and outside broadcasts. A full list of categories and 2008 finalists is attached.
Director of ABC Radio & Regional Content Sue Howard, part of the Awards judging panel, said she was impressed with both the quality and commitment evident in the entries this year.
“Each year the Awards highlight the energy and creativity of the Local Radio network across the country, and our continuing commitment to audiences. And pleasingly, the list includes both seasoned nominees and an encouraging number of new names and activities.”
“My congratulations go to all finalists and I wish them every success,” Ms Howard said.
The winners of the 2008 ABC Local Radio Awards will be announced in Sydney on Thursday 1 May at a ceremony hosted by ABC1’s New Inventors presenter James O’Loghlin.
The Awards are complemented by a two-day Forum for finalists & ABC Local Radio delegates to discuss a range of topics including future directions of the ABC over the next five years, building strong local communities and maintaining creativity and energy in the work environment.
Full list of finalist
Nicky Downer back on Fiveaa
Canadian Radio man hurt in crash
Another Vertigan bound for radio?
Proposed NewsRadio in Riverland area of SA
ACMA is proposing to make alternative FM spectrum available for community broadcasting on 100.7 MHz. Use of this alternative frequency and associated specifications will allow the current temporary community radio service to continue broadcasting with similar coverage of the Renmark/Loxton area.
‘If the proposals are adopted, the temporary community broadcaster, Riverland Christian Radio, will change frequency to 100.7 MHz so that the ABC can broadcast its national NewsRadio service to a wide audience on 93.9 MHz,’ said Giles Tanner, General Manager, Inputs to Industry Division. ‘Riverland Christian Broadcasters will continue to provide a service to interested members of the community on its new frequency.
‘ACMA’s initial view is that using the radiofrequency spectrum in this way will promote diversity of services for audiences in the Riverland area. However, ACMA is very keen to hear the views of the Riverland community before making a decision about varying the licence area plan,’ said Mr Tanner.
Details of the proposed changes are contained in an explanatory paper and draft variation to the Riverland (Television and Radio) licence area plan, released today by ACMA.
MRN new appointments
Tim Pye to speak at Sirens Masterclass
Tim has won several awards including an AFI for Wildside and the Henry Lawson Award for Fallen Angels. He has worked in both television and radio and is president of the Australian Writers Guild (AWG).
He joins other speakers at the event, Australian screen writers, Jan Sardi and Craig Pearce. Sardi received an Academy Award nomination in 1997 for his screenplay for “Shine” and is known more recently for his work on the screenplay for the US film, “The Notebook.”
Craig is best-known for his work with Baz Luhrmann on the Australian feature film, “Strictly Ballroom”, “William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet” and Academy Award winning, “Moulin Rouge”.
Cannes Radio Lions judge from last year and creator of the award-winning Australian radio brand campaign, Ralph van Dijk of Eardrum Australia, will also talk at the Masterclass and run several interactive sessions on how to write world-class radio ads.
This year’s Sirens Masterclass follows the announcement of the Gold Siren winner - the best radio ad in Australia over the past twelve months. The breakfast announcement will be hosted by Nova’s top-rating, drivetime show, “The Wrong Way Home” - Akmal Saleh, Cal Wilson and Ed Kavalee.
Both the Sirens breakfast and Masterclass will be held at The Point Albert Park in Melbourne. Commercial Radio Australia is running the events in association with the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club (MADC) and the AWG. The breakfast will run from 7.30am to 9.30am and the Masterclass will follow the breakfast and includes lunch. Tickets are on sale now at $395 for the breakfast and Masterclass combined and $65 for breakfast only. For a booking form and more information visit the Sirens website: www.sirenawards.com.au.
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner said the Siren Awards provided a great opportunity to recognise excellence in Australian radio advertising and highlight the great work being achieved.
The 2008 Sirens winner, chosen by a panel of industry experts, will be automatically entered into the Cannes Radio Lions – to be held in June and its writer will also win two tickets to attend the festival.
Media contact: Jenny Stevenson (02) 9281 6577 or (0402) 214 039.
Alicia Gorey returning to Melbourne
From the time tunnel: 3XY 1978 promo
Vega’s identity crisis
ACMA interaction with community broadcasting
This sector is incredibly diverse and its several hundred members vary widely in their size and resources and the quality of their governance arrangements. We have gone back to first principles and are looking for better ways to do business with the sector. The aim is to ensure sector members continue to serve the community while at the same time making the regulator more accessible and more accountable,’ said Chris Chapman, ACMA Chairman.The first step of ACMA’s new approach to interaction with the community broadcasting sector is the establishment of a new ACMA team, the Community Broadcasting Group (CBG). One aim of the CBG is to interact with the community broadcasting sector and, in particular, its peak bodies in a highly consultative manner.
The CBG’s work encompasses all licence allocations and renewals, complaints and investigations, compliance and enforcement, and the monitoring and review of the codes of practice that govern community radio and community television broadcasting services. A single group dealing with this range of matters will deliver efficiencies and ensure a more consistent approach across the range of issues experienced by the community broadcasting sector. This, in turn, should minimise overlap or delay.
As at 30 June 2007, there were 358 community radio broadcasting services, compared to 274 commercial radio broadcasting services.
‘This is a large number of community radio broadcasting services. As they obtain access to valuable free-to-air spectrum at little cost, it is important for ACMA to administer the legislative provisions in accordance with the public interest and in the manner intended by Parliament,’ said Mr Chapman.
‘The emphasis in the past has been on licence renewal decisions and investigations arising from specific complaints. While these processes will remain important, they are "blunt instruments" for the community broadcasting sector and the majority of community stations are likely to benefit from an increased emphasis on information and education throughout the life of their licences. This could take the form of more comprehensive and up-to-date guidelines on the various regulatory requirements of the sector and a speedier dissemination of information about decisions that set precedents for the sector.’
The requirement for ACMA to consider whether to renew each community broadcasting licence every five years came into effect in December 2002. Between 1 July 2004 and 29 February 2008, ACMA assessed 276 community radio renewal applications. Of this number, 271 licences were renewed and five licences were not renewed due to serious problems with their services. The figures suggest that the community radio sector, as a whole, is operating reasonably effectively although several non-renewals have given rise to angst in some quarters. Overall, however, the process has ensured that community radio remains open and accountable to the communities they are licensed to serve.
A highlight of ACMA’s improved communication with the sector is the establishment of a single community broadcasting portal on the ACMA homepage, providing a single point of access to a broad array of information and resources for, and about, community broadcasting services. The publication of a greater range of reports and information relevant to community broadcasting will be a growing feature of the new portal.
ACMA’s intention is that the new approach will support the community broadcasting sector’s growth by providing improved processes, procedures and information products. Community broadcasting licensees should benefit from the enhanced transparency and greater accessibility. Greater compliance with the relevant licence conditions and codes of practice is expected to be a positive result from the more pro-active assistance to be provided to the sector.
2RG axe newsroom
Radio records good growth in 2007
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner, said CEASA’s Advertising Expenditure in Main Media report for the full calendar year 2007 shows radio advertising continues to perform in a competitive market with the metropolitan markets recording growth of around 8 per cent (7.6%) to a total of $644.5 million and regional markets growing by 5.5 per cent to a total of $319.7 million.
Ms Warner said these figures reflected the same sentiment as the 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers Radio Revenue Performance figures for metropolitan radio markets.
“This is good news for the radio industry which is continually working to keep radio top of mind with advertisers. These figures also highlight the importance of new strategies, like radio working in partnership with online, to ensure maximum advantage in today’s multi-media world,” Ms Warner said.
“It is also a significant feat that the radio industry has recorded growth in attracting advertising revenue over the past seven years, despite a couple of slower years, and in what is an increasingly competitive and cluttered media market,” Ms Warner said.
Ms Warner said radio advertising revenue in 2008 was showing promising signs with the first quarter year figures released today showing growth of around four per cent for metropolitan radio markets to a total of $144.45 million. However she said growth was not uniform across the markets with Sydney still facing some challenges.
According to the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers Radio Revenue Performance figures for March 2008, most metropolitan markets recorded strong growth in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same timeframe in 2007, with Perth (up 18%), Adelaide (up 4%), Melbourne (up 8%) and Brisbane (up 9%). However Sydney recorded a drop of six per cent to $46.78 million.
“Looking forward, the launch of digital radio next year and the unique partnership with online and radio present some significant opportunities for the industry to further build its advertising revenue over the coming years,” Ms Warner said. “The industry must capitalise on these opportunities.”
Radio a weighty issue?
Nova stunt stalls Sydney
Another listener who decided Lane Cove tunnel would be a great place to run out of petrol also needed to be towed after holding up Tuesday evening peak hour traffic. The Police and RTA were flooded with complaints from furious drivers claiming the stunt was dangerous and that next time Nova should be held responsible for what it costs to clear the mess this sort of thing creates. Related article
Ali puts out welcome Matt for old flame
Station of the week:Gippsland’s GOLD 1242
Perez Hilton on our radio daily
Perez Hilton's new radio show is expected to be launched around the world on May 5.
Noeline Brown made Ambassador for Ageing
Jono Coleman’s Targa challenge
Sarah a ’star’ in the making!
Craig Huth dicing with local council
EON FM founding director subject of hoax
Kate trades Geelong for Maroochydore
Radio advertising up by 6.4 percent
DMG DCM’s in Adelaide
Green Guide: 10 April 2008
Be warned - dress to impress!
Good to compare notes!
One smart cookie suggested they ring other stations taking the same program to see if they had the same problems. Bingo! Upon comparing notes the stations knew there was no way they could be the cause as they were all experiencing the same problem. Quick phone call to the relaying station and the problem was fixed. Remember that's one pulse, not two!
Will Jones quit ‘GB?
What about Tony Martin?
The readers point was simple. Tony Martin was sounding great, the core audience loved Martin and Co, the advertisers were over the moon as were the ratings - then why was Martin flung? The Age article here
Audio tributes to Philip
Bruce pays tribute to Phil Bert Newton Phil responds
Real Underbelly wives hit TODAY network
In Sydney 2DAY breakfast, Kyle and Jackie interviewed Roberta Williams, wife of Carl Williams. Roberta was pedalling the same garbage about her portrayal in the series. People connected to the production of Underbelly confirm the actor who plays Roberta Williams on the series managed to get many of Roberta's mannerisms correct with one insider saying 'this was art imitating life' much to Roberta's protests. Where the actor out shone Roberta was in looks. Listen here
Go Set on Poparchives
'Birdsong radio' a worldwide hit
Radio brings blind into focus
Philip Brady celebrates 50 years
Radio has been a big part of Philip's time in the industry with stints at 3AK, 3UZ, an earlier stint at 3AW and five years at Easy Listening 97 on the Gold Coast prior to returning to Melbourne. He joined 3AW at the start of 1990 to present Sunday nights Remember When with Bruce Mansfield with the duo taking over Nightline some months later after the departure of Alex Kenworthy from the station.
Austereo owners join the Zoo
Todd needs a lift!
Jim Wilson admits he stuffed up
As we reported on Saturday Derryn Hinch pulled Wilson off air, saying he was in no fit state to be there and replaced him for the segment with Graeme Bond. Jim Wilson was back in his regular Monday spot today.
Kyle slams Rove + Audio
"I lied about the 'nice to talk to you' bit. Hate talkin' to him ... hate his guts. I was bein' civil. But I still don't like him."Jackie O then tried to calm Sandilands down but he continued with "Being civil to people and actually liking him are two different things. I don't wanna pretend to the audience that I like him, cos he's an arsehole."
"I will present the show in a professional manner, really what I think is he's a spiteful little a***hole. That's what I think." Audio
Station of the week:2ST Nowra
Grant Tothill joins Sony BMG
Lousy reception
Jones back to the grind
Kyle 8 litres of coke a day!
Sandilands also told the magazine he has a huge intake of chocolate to cope with his hectic workload. He went on to add he survives on as little as 4 hours sleep a night and suffers from severe migraines.
Did Jim have a big lunch?
Bob’s naked ambition!
Greg Evans marries a perfect match.
Todd has lost Benji
Benji 'escaped' when being walked in a park yesterday and now the clock is ticking down on Todd's neighbour returning from Japan.
Todd's offering anyone who finds the dog a reward of $1,000 for Benji’s return.
Those of you in Sydney who find the dog or have any information should contact Mix Morningswith Sonia Kruger & Todd McKenney, Executive Producer Brenden Wood, on 0417 407 851.
Jones and 2GB do 360
In December 2004, Jones made comments on the women's eight rowing
final at the Athens Olympics in which Australian rower Sally Robbins
stopped rowing before the finish line.
A jury found the broadcast conveyed defamatory meanings, which Justice
Michael Adams categorised as being in three categories - bullying,
cover-up and incompetence.
In the NSW Supreme Court today, he dismissed the "justification"
defence put forward by Jones and Harbour Radio Pty Ltd, which operates
Radio 2GB.
He calculated Mr Coates's damages at $360,000 and will rule on
interest and legal costs at a later date.
Neither the broadcaster nor Mr Coates were present in court today.
Mike Byrne quits ARN
David calls it a day at Austereo
Bell joins Macquarie Media Group
Kruger pilot shelved
3D ad wins Round 5 of 2008 Siren Awards
The writers, Josh Bryer and Hamish Stewart from agency M&C Saatchi/ Mark. in Sydney, claim the ad contains an ultrasonic frequency (at 20,000Hz) mixed under the voiceover, which is a sound that humans can’t hear but dogs can. They claim that when dogs hear the ad, they react by barking or whining.
The writers said: “Our client told us of a surge in demand for dog adoption in rural areas and asked how we could affordably and effectively reach potential dog adopters in the countryside. While doing so, we wanted to strike a powerful emotional chord with the audience.”
They describe their ad as “3D radio. Radio that goes beyond the usual dimensions of advertising to affect the environment in which it’s heard. When people saw or heard their dogs reacting to the ad, the illusion of empathy was created: it seemed their dogs were telling them to help ours.”
Judge and previous round winner, Frances Webb from Leo Burnett in Melbourne said the ad was an innovative way to use the medium. “Imagine your surprise if your dog started whining along to a radio spot.”
There were three highly commended entries in the single category. They were “Tight Dress” for HBA Health Insurance, written by Richard Williams and Ant Phillips from Clemenger BBDO Melbourne; “Corey’s Party Hotline” for Melbourne Airport, written by Scot van den Driesen and Mal Chambers from agency, Smart in Melbourne and “Valentine’s Day” for the Advertiser Newspaper, written by Greg Aldous and James Rickard from agency, KWP! Adelaide.
Winner of the campaign category was a series of three ads for Ford using Australian cricketers, called “Getting Burnt, Wuss and The Runs”. The campaign was written by John Skaro and Roger Nance from agency, JWT Melbourne.
John Skaro said about the campaign: “The idea for the radio campaign was actually born out of spending a couple of days with the Test cricketers, when we were shooting the Ford Backyard Cricket television commercials. We basically got to know them a bit and learned about the kind of things they take the piss about. Things like each other's hair styles, age etc... And since the campaign idea was based around friendly rivalry, we thought the idea of "serious" news reports about their latest personality "clashes" could result in some funny ads. Hopefully, it did.”
Winner of the craft category was Matt Dickson from DMG Radio Australia who was sound engineer, creative director and producer of the ad called “Cloverfield” for Paramount Pictures.
Judge and previous winner, Paul McCosk from studio, Risk Sound said the ad was a simple idea that was well designed and has maximum impact on the listener: “I chose this as the best craft for its timing of the radio announcer cutting back in as she screams in desperation and horror.”
Highly commended in the craft category was an ad called “Do Something Cool” for the Brisbane City Council. The ad was produced by sound engineer, Ross Batten from production studio, Cutting Edge in Brisbane with creative director, Rem Bruijn from agency, Make.
The national Siren Awards are run by Commercial Radio Australia and are designed to recognise the best radio advertising in the country. The awards promote the importance of creativity as a way to make radio advertising more effective. Entries for round 1 for 2009 are now open and close on May 30.
This year’s Gold Siren Winner, equivalent to the best radio ad in Australia, will be announced in Melbourne on May 9, following a record number of entries in this year’s Siren Awards. The winner will be announced at a gala breakfast featuring the hosts of Nova’s top-rating, drivetime show, “The Wrong Way Home” - Akmal Saleh, Cal Wilson and Ed Kavalee.
The 2008 winner, chosen by a panel of industry experts, will be automatically entered into the Cannes Radio Lions – to be held in June and its writer will also win two tickets to attend the festival.
The gala breakfast will be followed by the Sirens Masterclass, a one-day, creative seminar that provides keynote speakers and interactive sessions. Keynote speakers at this year’s event are distinguished Australian screen writers, Jan Sardi and Craig Pearce. Sardi received an Academy Award nomination in 1997 for his screenplay for “Shine” and is known more recently for his work on the screenplay for the US film, “The Notebook.”
Cannes Radio Lions judge for this year and creator of the award-winning Australian radio brand campaign, Ralph van Dijk of Eardrum Australia, will also talk at the Masterclass and run several interactive sessions on how to write world-class radio ads. More speakers will be announced soon.
Both the Sirens breakfast and Masterclass will be held at The Point Albert Park in Melbourne. Commercial Radio Australia is running the event in association with the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club (MADC) and the Australian Writers Guild (AWG). The breakfast will run from 7.30am to 9.30am and the Masterclass will follow the breakfast and includes lunch. Tickets are on sale now at $395 for the breakfast and Masterclass combined and $65 for breakfast only. An early bird discounted rate of $350 is available for those members of Commercial Radio Australia, MADC and AWG who book and pay before Friday, April 11.
For more information visit the dedicated website www.sirenawards.com.au.
Canberra ratings out today
John Kerr mourning son
Luttsy’s Dennis Rodman adventure
That radio bloke
Sector falls short on digital radio
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Jen to quit 4GY
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Anne Fullwood joins ABC radio
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ACMA found that Radio BFM broadcast advertisements on 19 October and 23 November 2007 as a number of sponsorship announcements played during the program ‘Dosti’ did not carry ‘tags’.
However, as the program is no longer on air and ACMA is satisfied that the licensee has put in place adequate measures to ensure there are no further breaches of the sponsorship rules, no action is proposed at this time.
ACMA started its investigation after it received two complaints from a complainant in November 2007.
Bankstown City Radio Co-operative Ltd provides community radio service Radio BFM for the general community of Bankstown. The service is provided under a temporary community broadcasting licence.
A copy of Investigation Report 1930 is available on the ACMA website.
Media contact: Donald Robertson, ACMA Media Manager, on (02) 9334 7980.
2AY- finally a new home!
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Alex exits Nova
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Kicked off the air
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Radio host drink spiked
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Dom exits Darwin
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Thanks for winning
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Green Guide April 24 2008
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Green Guide April 24 2008
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Finalists announced for year’s best radio ad
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The national Siren Awards, now in their fourth year, are run by Commercial Radio Australia and are designed to recognise the best radio advertising in the country. The awards promote the importance of creativity as a way to make radio advertising more effective. The Gold Siren winner receives a trip for two to the Cannes Advertising Festival and entry into the 2008 Cannes Radio Lions to be held in June.
SEN poll backs AFL side in Tassie
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Sly named journalist of year
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New breakfast team for Orange
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Newcastle Ratings Survey 1 2008
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Stereo 974 embraces country music
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Station manager Rod Boyd said "For quite some time now Australian Country Music in Melbourne has not had a vehicle to receive the airplay that it deserves. STEREO 974 will now become this vehicle. So now Country Music has a home - STEREO 974
ACMA finds 2GLF breached licence condition
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Liverpool-Green Valley Community Radio Cooperative Ltd holds a community broadcasting licence to provide a radio service in the local government areas of Liverpool and Fairfield in Sydney’s south west.
ACMA’s investigation found that while 2GLF provided details of the procedure for becoming a member of the station, no evidence was provided to substantiate how it encouraged the community to participate in the operations of the service. In addition, no details were given to substantiate how the station encouraged community participation in the selection and provision of programs.
The investigation did note some improvements had been made by the station, including the introduction of an automation system to record and time-shift some daytime programs to the overnight shift; additional ethnic programming; and two more hours of sports programming.
The improvements were insufficient, however, to demonstrate the licensee’s compliance with its obligations. ACMA has asked 2GLF to provide a report in July 2008 on the measures it has taken since the investigation was finalised to meet its licence obligations.
ACMA’s investigation followed a complaint received on 13 October 2007 that 2GLF was not encouraging community participation in the operations and programming of the service. The complainant also alleged that the service was failing to represent its community interest in line with its licence conditions. However, ACMA’s investigation found that the licensee was meeting the requirements of this licence condition.
Fairfax sniffing 2GB?
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Green Guide 17 April 2008
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2UE fails on Chesterton defamation appeal
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The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed the challenge by Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd, which had requested for the jury's findings to be set aside and a new trial ordered.
2UE complained the trial judge erred in the directions to the jury about "business reputation".
The next step of the case will involve a judge conducting a hearing at which Radio 2UE can put forward any defences it may have and submissions on damages can be made.
Open to broadcasters and producers from the nine metropolitan and 51 regional ABC Local Radio stations across the country, the categories recognise individual and station excellence and include metropolitan and regional broadcaster and station of the year, sports & rural broadcasting and website production, as well as coverage of significant local community events and outside broadcasts. A full list of categories and 2008 finalists is attached.
Director of ABC Radio & Regional Content Sue Howard, part of the Awards judging panel, said she was impressed with both the quality and commitment evident in the entries this year.
“Each year the Awards highlight the energy and creativity of the Local Radio network across the country, and our continuing commitment to audiences. And pleasingly, the list includes both seasoned nominees and an encouraging number of new names and activities.”
“My congratulations go to all finalists and I wish them every success,” Ms Howard said.
The winners of the 2008 ABC Local Radio Awards will be announced in Sydney on Thursday 1 May at a ceremony hosted by ABC1’s New Inventors presenter James O’Loghlin.
The Awards are complemented by a two-day Forum for finalists & ABC Local Radio delegates to discuss a range of topics including future directions of the ABC over the next five years, building strong local communities and maintaining creativity and energy in the work environment.
Full list of finalist
Nicky Downer back on Fiveaa
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Canadian Radio man hurt in crash
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Another Vertigan bound for radio?
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ACMA is proposing to make alternative FM spectrum available for community broadcasting on 100.7 MHz. Use of this alternative frequency and associated specifications will allow the current temporary community radio service to continue broadcasting with similar coverage of the Renmark/Loxton area.
‘If the proposals are adopted, the temporary community broadcaster, Riverland Christian Radio, will change frequency to 100.7 MHz so that the ABC can broadcast its national NewsRadio service to a wide audience on 93.9 MHz,’ said Giles Tanner, General Manager, Inputs to Industry Division. ‘Riverland Christian Broadcasters will continue to provide a service to interested members of the community on its new frequency.
‘ACMA’s initial view is that using the radiofrequency spectrum in this way will promote diversity of services for audiences in the Riverland area. However, ACMA is very keen to hear the views of the Riverland community before making a decision about varying the licence area plan,’ said Mr Tanner.
Details of the proposed changes are contained in an explanatory paper and draft variation to the Riverland (Television and Radio) licence area plan, released today by ACMA.
MRN new appointments
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Tim has won several awards including an AFI for Wildside and the Henry Lawson Award for Fallen Angels. He has worked in both television and radio and is president of the Australian Writers Guild (AWG).
He joins other speakers at the event, Australian screen writers, Jan Sardi and Craig Pearce. Sardi received an Academy Award nomination in 1997 for his screenplay for “Shine” and is known more recently for his work on the screenplay for the US film, “The Notebook.”
Craig is best-known for his work with Baz Luhrmann on the Australian feature film, “Strictly Ballroom”, “William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet” and Academy Award winning, “Moulin Rouge”.
Cannes Radio Lions judge from last year and creator of the award-winning Australian radio brand campaign, Ralph van Dijk of Eardrum Australia, will also talk at the Masterclass and run several interactive sessions on how to write world-class radio ads.
This year’s Sirens Masterclass follows the announcement of the Gold Siren winner - the best radio ad in Australia over the past twelve months. The breakfast announcement will be hosted by Nova’s top-rating, drivetime show, “The Wrong Way Home” - Akmal Saleh, Cal Wilson and Ed Kavalee.
Both the Sirens breakfast and Masterclass will be held at The Point Albert Park in Melbourne. Commercial Radio Australia is running the events in association with the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club (MADC) and the AWG. The breakfast will run from 7.30am to 9.30am and the Masterclass will follow the breakfast and includes lunch. Tickets are on sale now at $395 for the breakfast and Masterclass combined and $65 for breakfast only. For a booking form and more information visit the Sirens website: www.sirenawards.com.au.
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner said the Siren Awards provided a great opportunity to recognise excellence in Australian radio advertising and highlight the great work being achieved.
The 2008 Sirens winner, chosen by a panel of industry experts, will be automatically entered into the Cannes Radio Lions – to be held in June and its writer will also win two tickets to attend the festival.
Media contact: Jenny Stevenson (02) 9281 6577 or (0402) 214 039.
Alicia Gorey returning to Melbourne
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From the time tunnel: 3XY 1978 promo
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Vega’s identity crisis
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This sector is incredibly diverse and its several hundred members vary widely in their size and resources and the quality of their governance arrangements. We have gone back to first principles and are looking for better ways to do business with the sector. The aim is to ensure sector members continue to serve the community while at the same time making the regulator more accessible and more accountable,’ said Chris Chapman, ACMA Chairman.The first step of ACMA’s new approach to interaction with the community broadcasting sector is the establishment of a new ACMA team, the Community Broadcasting Group (CBG). One aim of the CBG is to interact with the community broadcasting sector and, in particular, its peak bodies in a highly consultative manner.
The CBG’s work encompasses all licence allocations and renewals, complaints and investigations, compliance and enforcement, and the monitoring and review of the codes of practice that govern community radio and community television broadcasting services. A single group dealing with this range of matters will deliver efficiencies and ensure a more consistent approach across the range of issues experienced by the community broadcasting sector. This, in turn, should minimise overlap or delay.
As at 30 June 2007, there were 358 community radio broadcasting services, compared to 274 commercial radio broadcasting services.
‘This is a large number of community radio broadcasting services. As they obtain access to valuable free-to-air spectrum at little cost, it is important for ACMA to administer the legislative provisions in accordance with the public interest and in the manner intended by Parliament,’ said Mr Chapman.
‘The emphasis in the past has been on licence renewal decisions and investigations arising from specific complaints. While these processes will remain important, they are "blunt instruments" for the community broadcasting sector and the majority of community stations are likely to benefit from an increased emphasis on information and education throughout the life of their licences. This could take the form of more comprehensive and up-to-date guidelines on the various regulatory requirements of the sector and a speedier dissemination of information about decisions that set precedents for the sector.’
The requirement for ACMA to consider whether to renew each community broadcasting licence every five years came into effect in December 2002. Between 1 July 2004 and 29 February 2008, ACMA assessed 276 community radio renewal applications. Of this number, 271 licences were renewed and five licences were not renewed due to serious problems with their services. The figures suggest that the community radio sector, as a whole, is operating reasonably effectively although several non-renewals have given rise to angst in some quarters. Overall, however, the process has ensured that community radio remains open and accountable to the communities they are licensed to serve.
A highlight of ACMA’s improved communication with the sector is the establishment of a single community broadcasting portal on the ACMA homepage, providing a single point of access to a broad array of information and resources for, and about, community broadcasting services. The publication of a greater range of reports and information relevant to community broadcasting will be a growing feature of the new portal.
ACMA’s intention is that the new approach will support the community broadcasting sector’s growth by providing improved processes, procedures and information products. Community broadcasting licensees should benefit from the enhanced transparency and greater accessibility. Greater compliance with the relevant licence conditions and codes of practice is expected to be a positive result from the more pro-active assistance to be provided to the sector.
2RG axe newsroom
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Radio records good growth in 2007
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Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner, said CEASA’s Advertising Expenditure in Main Media report for the full calendar year 2007 shows radio advertising continues to perform in a competitive market with the metropolitan markets recording growth of around 8 per cent (7.6%) to a total of $644.5 million and regional markets growing by 5.5 per cent to a total of $319.7 million.
Ms Warner said these figures reflected the same sentiment as the 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers Radio Revenue Performance figures for metropolitan radio markets.
“This is good news for the radio industry which is continually working to keep radio top of mind with advertisers. These figures also highlight the importance of new strategies, like radio working in partnership with online, to ensure maximum advantage in today’s multi-media world,” Ms Warner said.
“It is also a significant feat that the radio industry has recorded growth in attracting advertising revenue over the past seven years, despite a couple of slower years, and in what is an increasingly competitive and cluttered media market,” Ms Warner said.
Ms Warner said radio advertising revenue in 2008 was showing promising signs with the first quarter year figures released today showing growth of around four per cent for metropolitan radio markets to a total of $144.45 million. However she said growth was not uniform across the markets with Sydney still facing some challenges.
According to the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers Radio Revenue Performance figures for March 2008, most metropolitan markets recorded strong growth in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same timeframe in 2007, with Perth (up 18%), Adelaide (up 4%), Melbourne (up 8%) and Brisbane (up 9%). However Sydney recorded a drop of six per cent to $46.78 million.
“Looking forward, the launch of digital radio next year and the unique partnership with online and radio present some significant opportunities for the industry to further build its advertising revenue over the coming years,” Ms Warner said. “The industry must capitalise on these opportunities.”
Radio a weighty issue?
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Nova stunt stalls Sydney
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Another listener who decided Lane Cove tunnel would be a great place to run out of petrol also needed to be towed after holding up Tuesday evening peak hour traffic. The Police and RTA were flooded with complaints from furious drivers claiming the stunt was dangerous and that next time Nova should be held responsible for what it costs to clear the mess this sort of thing creates. Related article
Perez Hilton on our radio daily
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Perez Hilton's new radio show is expected to be launched around the world on May 5.
Jono Coleman’s Targa challenge
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Sarah a ’star’ in the making!
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Radio advertising up by 6.4 percent
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DMG DCM’s in Adelaide
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Green Guide: 10 April 2008
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Be warned - dress to impress!
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Good to compare notes!
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One smart cookie suggested they ring other stations taking the same program to see if they had the same problems. Bingo! Upon comparing notes the stations knew there was no way they could be the cause as they were all experiencing the same problem. Quick phone call to the relaying station and the problem was fixed. Remember that's one pulse, not two!
Will Jones quit ‘GB?
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What about Tony Martin?
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The readers point was simple. Tony Martin was sounding great, the core audience loved Martin and Co, the advertisers were over the moon as were the ratings - then why was Martin flung? The Age article here
Audio tributes to Philip
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Bruce pays tribute to Phil Bert Newton Phil responds
In Sydney 2DAY breakfast, Kyle and Jackie interviewed Roberta Williams, wife of Carl Williams. Roberta was pedalling the same garbage about her portrayal in the series. People connected to the production of Underbelly confirm the actor who plays Roberta Williams on the series managed to get many of Roberta's mannerisms correct with one insider saying 'this was art imitating life' much to Roberta's protests. Where the actor out shone Roberta was in looks. Listen here
Go Set on Poparchives
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'Birdsong radio' a worldwide hit
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Radio brings blind into focus
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Philip Brady celebrates 50 years
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Radio has been a big part of Philip's time in the industry with stints at 3AK, 3UZ, an earlier stint at 3AW and five years at Easy Listening 97 on the Gold Coast prior to returning to Melbourne. He joined 3AW at the start of 1990 to present Sunday nights Remember When with Bruce Mansfield with the duo taking over Nightline some months later after the departure of Alex Kenworthy from the station.
Austereo owners join the Zoo
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Todd needs a lift!
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Jim Wilson admits he stuffed up
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As we reported on Saturday Derryn Hinch pulled Wilson off air, saying he was in no fit state to be there and replaced him for the segment with Graeme Bond. Jim Wilson was back in his regular Monday spot today.
Kyle slams Rove + Audio
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"I lied about the 'nice to talk to you' bit. Hate talkin' to him ... hate his guts. I was bein' civil. But I still don't like him."Jackie O then tried to calm Sandilands down but he continued with "Being civil to people and actually liking him are two different things. I don't wanna pretend to the audience that I like him, cos he's an arsehole."
"I will present the show in a professional manner, really what I think is he's a spiteful little a***hole. That's what I think." Audio
Station of the week:2ST Nowra
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Grant Tothill joins Sony BMG
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Lousy reception
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Jones back to the grind
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Kyle 8 litres of coke a day!
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Sandilands also told the magazine he has a huge intake of chocolate to cope with his hectic workload. He went on to add he survives on as little as 4 hours sleep a night and suffers from severe migraines.
Did Jim have a big lunch?
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Bob’s naked ambition!
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Greg Evans marries a perfect match.
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Todd has lost Benji
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Benji 'escaped' when being walked in a park yesterday and now the clock is ticking down on Todd's neighbour returning from Japan.
Todd's offering anyone who finds the dog a reward of $1,000 for Benji’s return.
Those of you in Sydney who find the dog or have any information should contact Mix Morningswith Sonia Kruger & Todd McKenney, Executive Producer Brenden Wood, on 0417 407 851.
Jones and 2GB do 360
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In December 2004, Jones made comments on the women's eight rowing
final at the Athens Olympics in which Australian rower Sally Robbins
stopped rowing before the finish line.
A jury found the broadcast conveyed defamatory meanings, which Justice
Michael Adams categorised as being in three categories - bullying,
cover-up and incompetence.
In the NSW Supreme Court today, he dismissed the "justification"
defence put forward by Jones and Harbour Radio Pty Ltd, which operates
Radio 2GB.
He calculated Mr Coates's damages at $360,000 and will rule on
interest and legal costs at a later date.
Neither the broadcaster nor Mr Coates were present in court today.
Mike Byrne quits ARN
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David calls it a day at Austereo
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Bell joins Macquarie Media Group
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Kruger pilot shelved
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The writers, Josh Bryer and Hamish Stewart from agency M&C Saatchi/ Mark. in Sydney, claim the ad contains an ultrasonic frequency (at 20,000Hz) mixed under the voiceover, which is a sound that humans can’t hear but dogs can. They claim that when dogs hear the ad, they react by barking or whining.
The writers said: “Our client told us of a surge in demand for dog adoption in rural areas and asked how we could affordably and effectively reach potential dog adopters in the countryside. While doing so, we wanted to strike a powerful emotional chord with the audience.”
They describe their ad as “3D radio. Radio that goes beyond the usual dimensions of advertising to affect the environment in which it’s heard. When people saw or heard their dogs reacting to the ad, the illusion of empathy was created: it seemed their dogs were telling them to help ours.”
Judge and previous round winner, Frances Webb from Leo Burnett in Melbourne said the ad was an innovative way to use the medium. “Imagine your surprise if your dog started whining along to a radio spot.”
There were three highly commended entries in the single category. They were “Tight Dress” for HBA Health Insurance, written by Richard Williams and Ant Phillips from Clemenger BBDO Melbourne; “Corey’s Party Hotline” for Melbourne Airport, written by Scot van den Driesen and Mal Chambers from agency, Smart in Melbourne and “Valentine’s Day” for the Advertiser Newspaper, written by Greg Aldous and James Rickard from agency, KWP! Adelaide.
Winner of the campaign category was a series of three ads for Ford using Australian cricketers, called “Getting Burnt, Wuss and The Runs”. The campaign was written by John Skaro and Roger Nance from agency, JWT Melbourne.
John Skaro said about the campaign: “The idea for the radio campaign was actually born out of spending a couple of days with the Test cricketers, when we were shooting the Ford Backyard Cricket television commercials. We basically got to know them a bit and learned about the kind of things they take the piss about. Things like each other's hair styles, age etc... And since the campaign idea was based around friendly rivalry, we thought the idea of "serious" news reports about their latest personality "clashes" could result in some funny ads. Hopefully, it did.”
Winner of the craft category was Matt Dickson from DMG Radio Australia who was sound engineer, creative director and producer of the ad called “Cloverfield” for Paramount Pictures.
Judge and previous winner, Paul McCosk from studio, Risk Sound said the ad was a simple idea that was well designed and has maximum impact on the listener: “I chose this as the best craft for its timing of the radio announcer cutting back in as she screams in desperation and horror.”
Highly commended in the craft category was an ad called “Do Something Cool” for the Brisbane City Council. The ad was produced by sound engineer, Ross Batten from production studio, Cutting Edge in Brisbane with creative director, Rem Bruijn from agency, Make.
The national Siren Awards are run by Commercial Radio Australia and are designed to recognise the best radio advertising in the country. The awards promote the importance of creativity as a way to make radio advertising more effective. Entries for round 1 for 2009 are now open and close on May 30.
This year’s Gold Siren Winner, equivalent to the best radio ad in Australia, will be announced in Melbourne on May 9, following a record number of entries in this year’s Siren Awards. The winner will be announced at a gala breakfast featuring the hosts of Nova’s top-rating, drivetime show, “The Wrong Way Home” - Akmal Saleh, Cal Wilson and Ed Kavalee.
The 2008 winner, chosen by a panel of industry experts, will be automatically entered into the Cannes Radio Lions – to be held in June and its writer will also win two tickets to attend the festival.
The gala breakfast will be followed by the Sirens Masterclass, a one-day, creative seminar that provides keynote speakers and interactive sessions. Keynote speakers at this year’s event are distinguished Australian screen writers, Jan Sardi and Craig Pearce. Sardi received an Academy Award nomination in 1997 for his screenplay for “Shine” and is known more recently for his work on the screenplay for the US film, “The Notebook.”
Cannes Radio Lions judge for this year and creator of the award-winning Australian radio brand campaign, Ralph van Dijk of Eardrum Australia, will also talk at the Masterclass and run several interactive sessions on how to write world-class radio ads. More speakers will be announced soon.
Both the Sirens breakfast and Masterclass will be held at The Point Albert Park in Melbourne. Commercial Radio Australia is running the event in association with the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club (MADC) and the Australian Writers Guild (AWG). The breakfast will run from 7.30am to 9.30am and the Masterclass will follow the breakfast and includes lunch. Tickets are on sale now at $395 for the breakfast and Masterclass combined and $65 for breakfast only. An early bird discounted rate of $350 is available for those members of Commercial Radio Australia, MADC and AWG who book and pay before Friday, April 11.
For more information visit the dedicated website www.sirenawards.com.au.