Just imagine for a minute if there was an announcement in the next 24 to 96 hours that Macquarie Group were keen to off load some of their diverse group of investments and amongst them was Macquarie Regional Radio Group? The company put an announcement to the stock exchange after the close of the market today.
It said Macquarie Group is contemplating a capital raising and seeking a trading halt until such time as it is in a position to make a further announcement in relation to the capital raising. ABC article
Jamie, Dunn and dusted?
When Jamie Dunn signed on to present breakfast at 4BC breakfast this year there was no doubt it was going to be a hard slog for the FM veteran to adapt to the AM talk format. Jamie joined 4BC on a performance based contract so it will come as no shock if he was to be removed from his current role when survey 3 of the Nielsen ratings are released on May 12.
With the rumours that have been doing the rounds lately it looks like he may only have a couple of weeks left on breakfast however could Jamie move to another slot at the station? Related article CourierMail
With the rumours that have been doing the rounds lately it looks like he may only have a couple of weeks left on breakfast however could Jamie move to another slot at the station? Related article CourierMail
Survey 1 2009 Gold Coast
The first radio ratings survey for the Gold Coast/ Tweed Heads region was released today. Sister stations Gold and Sea FM both came in equal first although both lost big chunks of market share as is shown below. Hot Tomato has staked their claim of being the only Gold Coast station to show any growth and no doubt are already looking forward to see what the next survey brings.
Austereo tickled pink!
Austereo has announced Pink Radio, an all-new digital station dedicated to playing Pink songs and all her favourite artists 24 hours a day.
The station has been launched to celebrate Pink’s Funhouse Tour – the largest music tour ever in Australia. The station will play Pink songs, supported by interviews with Pink by the Today Network’s Kyle and Jackie O and Hamish and Andy and songs from her favourite acts.
The station has been launched to celebrate Pink’s Funhouse Tour – the largest music tour ever in Australia. The station will play Pink songs, supported by interviews with Pink by the Today Network’s Kyle and Jackie O and Hamish and Andy and songs from her favourite acts.
Gyton Grantley to speak at Sirens Masterclass
Current Silver Logie nominee, Gyton Grantley, otherwise known as Carl Williams in Underbelly, will speak at this year’s Sirens Masterclass, a one day creative seminar that provides keynote speakers and interactive sessions on how to best write and produce radio commercials.
Hinch and The Meanest Mother.
3AW's Derryn Hinch with the help of Peter Sullivan has released a CD just in time for Mothers Day. The Meanest Mother is a piece that Derryn first read on air at 3AW close to 30 years ago. The Meanest Mother CD is available for purchase from the Hinch.net website. listen to it here
FourFourTwo and Sport 24/7
Australia’s leading football magazine and website FourFourTwo will offer readers the chance to go “inside” the publication with a new weekly radio program FourFourTwo Insider.
FourFourTwo and Sport 24/7 have teamed up to produce a weekly radio program which will be heard on Sport 24/7.com.au and available to download as a podcast on the FourFourTwo website at au.fourfourtwo.com
FourFourTwo and Sport 24/7 have teamed up to produce a weekly radio program which will be heard on Sport 24/7.com.au and available to download as a podcast on the FourFourTwo website at au.fourfourtwo.com
Mike Jeffreys gone from 2CC
Longtime 2CC breakfast presenter Mike Jefferys has departed the station and it is believed former Mix 106.3 presenter Mark Parton will be his replacement. With it being a public holiday in Canberra breakfast will be presented by Anthony Kierce on Monday and it likely Mark Parton will be on air in the slot from Tuesday.
Is Jones set to return?
Talk of 'The Silver Hiace' circling the block for a pick up has been dismissed by 2GB's breakfast supremo Alan Jones. He told a Sydney newspaper 'he doesn't have cancer anymore, and is not dying.' Subject to a final check up this week it is believed Jones will return to air on Monday the 4th of May after an extended break to recover from a virus which was dragging down his health.
Support for ABC Kids TV, with Reservation
“Friends of the ABC welcomes the Government’s announcement. But I would feel more comfortable if we knew how much funding the ABC will get for its entire operation, something we won't know until the May Federal Budget," said Glenys Stradijot, a spokesperson for Friends of the ABC (Vic).
'Dicko' still happy to play the tart
Green Guide: It's the viral video hit of 2009. Susan Boyle, the 47-year-old virgin who proffered a jaw-dropping performance on Britain's Got Talent last week, has moved tens of millions of viewers around the world as video of her performance spread via the web. For Ian "Dicko" Dickson, the 46-year-old Australian Idol judge and co-host of Vega FM's breakfast show, it was "manna from heaven". With Vega colleagues Dave O'Neil and Chrissie Swan, he is currently searching for a 30+ Suburban Superstar. Full article here
Heat on mayor's radio spot
CAIRNS Mayor Val Schier has been accused of buying her way back on to local radio - and the council is picking up the tab. Yesterday, Cairns Regional Council chief executive officer Noel Briggs said he would launch an investigation into the agreement, believed to be worth up to $26,000, which bought the mayor an hour of air time each Friday morning. The time slot is on celebrity radio presenter John McKenzie’s 4CA 846AM talkback show, but no disclaimer advising that it is paid comment is made on the show. Full story Cairns Post
Finalists announced for year’s best radio ad
The best radio ad of 2009 will be battled out between 26 ad agencies, radio stations and production studios as part of the national Siren Awards, which will be announced in Sydney next month.
4OUR Caboolture ACMA finding
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found that Caboolture Community FM Radio Association Inc, the licensee of community radio station 4OUR Caboolture, breached conditions of its licence that prohibit the broadcasting of advertisements and the broadcasting of sponsorship announcements that run in excess of five minutes per hour.
Triple j live music team
Triple j's live music team braved the rain in Melbourne and heat in Sydney to record the audio for Sydney and Melbourne Sound Relief concerts. The station is proud to have been able to contribute the live music team's time and expertise to this important event.
Hamish and Andy 7pm show
Hamish Blake and Andy Lee will set sail for Channel Ten this year.
After months of speculation about their return to television, the likeable lads will be part of a new 7pm series to be launched on Ten after MasterChef Australia's debut season ends.
Hamish and Andy have reportedly signed a deal with Ten to host the as-yet-unnamed weekday series.
After months of speculation about their return to television, the likeable lads will be part of a new 7pm series to be launched on Ten after MasterChef Australia's debut season ends.
Hamish and Andy have reportedly signed a deal with Ten to host the as-yet-unnamed weekday series.
Eddie McGuire Dave Hughes stoush
Audio follows:This morning on Nova 100, the stoush between Collingwood President Eddie McGuire and Nova 100's Dave Hughes continued. McGuire spoke to Hughesy and Kate this morning over allegations Hughesy made about Collingwood supporters chants and their offensive chants about Gary Ablett.
Content migratation
Over the last couple of days we have migrated our content to the one page which means you no longer move between sites to view older articles. In the course of moving content many of the links have broken and will now need to be repaired - a small price to pay to to bring everything under the one umbrella.
If you are registered with the site you may need to log in and reset your password.
If you are registered with the site you may need to log in and reset your password.
Lithgow on the market
2LT Lithgow has long been rumoured to be in its darkest hour and although this week it has been revealed that the station is in receivership and on the market the problems surrounding the enbattled station have been ongoing for quite some time. view pdf here
Rob Carlton to speak at Sirens Masterclass
CRA RELEASE: Well-known Australian actor, writer, producer and director, Rob Carlton will be the main speaker at this year’s Sirens Masterclass, a one day creative seminar that provides keynote speakers and interactive sessions on how to best write and produce radio commercials.
Koffee and cream
DMG Radio Australia hopes to woo listeners to digital with the launch of two new stations ahead of the May 1 switch-on. The network finally revealed its plans for two 24-hour digital stations on Wednesday night - a dance station Novanation and a chill-out one called Koffee.
Novanation is aimed at 18- to 34-year-olds, featuring artists like Presets, Marco V and Pnau while Koffee is directed at an older audience, playing the likes of Dido, Enya, Josh Pyke and Moby. Full story
Novanation is aimed at 18- to 34-year-olds, featuring artists like Presets, Marco V and Pnau while Koffee is directed at an older audience, playing the likes of Dido, Enya, Josh Pyke and Moby. Full story
Spoonman fans full of hope
There are murmurs from certain Spoonman fan sites, that there is a possibility of the ATFS- podcast/internet show making a return. With all three: Spoonman, Garfield and Odie working at Triple M the fans believe there is every possibility of getting the show back up if there is enough support. There is a poll currently being held at the Spoonman fan site and a discussion forum on the same site. Radio News has previously made enquiries to Austereo about Spoonman and as far as we know there are no plans at this stage of a return to Triple M so could this be the alternative the fans having been waiting for.
Jones off air
Alan Jones has heeded the advice of his doctors and 2GB management, postponing his return from sick leave to the airwaves "indefinitely".
Still battling the effects of a virus which has plagued the broadcaster since he was treated for skin cancer last month, Jones was aiming to be back behind the microphone this week. Full story Telegraph
Still battling the effects of a virus which has plagued the broadcaster since he was treated for skin cancer last month, Jones was aiming to be back behind the microphone this week. Full story Telegraph
Digital Radio ads go to air
The Australian radio industry today announced that the first advertisements in the digital radio multi-million dollar awareness campaign will go to air on the 13 April 2009 across all commercial radio stations and in 65 languages on SBS radio in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
McCasker plants his foot in real estate.
Former Hot Tomato presenter Rob McCasker has opted for a new career away from the microphone having joined Barry Plant Real Estate. [link=McCasker]Profile available here.[/link]
Radio ad revenue – first quarter
Figures released today by Commercial Radio Australia show that first quarter ad revenue for 2009 for the metropolitan radio market has fallen compared to the same quarter last year, with variable results for individual markets.
Recalling pirates of the radio waves
S BRITISH actors Bill Nighy and Nick Frost swept through town last week promoting The Boat that Rocked, a movie about the halcyon days of 'pirate' broadcasting in Britain in the 1960s, plenty of memories have been dredged up for Melbourne radio doyen Dean Banks.
The affable former 3AW breakfast presenter, who topped Melbourne's ratings with Ross Stevenson, began his career in 1970 on a bright yellow boat moored off the coast of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf. Read the entire article
The affable former 3AW breakfast presenter, who topped Melbourne's ratings with Ross Stevenson, began his career in 1970 on a bright yellow boat moored off the coast of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf. Read the entire article
ABC sweeps radio gongs at SA media awards
ABC broadcasters have won every radio award presented at the annual South Australian media awards last night.
Alex Parry won the award for best news and current affairs reporting and Nance Haxton took out the award for best radio feature.
Peter Goers from the 891 Evening Show was named the state's best radio broadcaster.
Alex Parry won the award for best news and current affairs reporting and Nance Haxton took out the award for best radio feature.
Peter Goers from the 891 Evening Show was named the state's best radio broadcaster.
Radio resilient performance – CEASA figures
CRA RELEASE: Commercial Economic Advisory Service of Australia (CEASA) figures released yesterday for the 2008 calendar year show radio continues to be a resilient media in tough times attracting advertising revenue of $991.7 million in 2008 – a slight increase of around 0.7% from $984.4 million in 2007.
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner, said CEASA’s Advertising Expenditure in Main Media report for the year ended December 31, 2008 shows radio advertising again proved to be resilient in tough economic times.
“The CEASA figures show that metropolitan advertising revenue fell slightly (0.1%) and regional ad revenue grew by around two per cent last year – and overall radio delivered a slight increase in revenue for the year,” Ms Warner said.
“The largest metropolitan revenue market of Sydney was particularly challenging last year for the radio industry and along with the global economic crisis, impacted strongly on the overall figures.”
Ms Warner said the radio industry had enjoyed several years of strong growth over the past few years and that the introduction of digital radio next month would bring added interest and opportunities for the industry.
“The industry is excited about the opportunities digital radio offers and is gearing up for an unprecedented marketing and promotional campaign, beginning Easter Monday, highlighting the benefits of digital radio for listeners,” Ms Warner said.
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner, said CEASA’s Advertising Expenditure in Main Media report for the year ended December 31, 2008 shows radio advertising again proved to be resilient in tough economic times.
“The CEASA figures show that metropolitan advertising revenue fell slightly (0.1%) and regional ad revenue grew by around two per cent last year – and overall radio delivered a slight increase in revenue for the year,” Ms Warner said.
“The largest metropolitan revenue market of Sydney was particularly challenging last year for the radio industry and along with the global economic crisis, impacted strongly on the overall figures.”
Ms Warner said the radio industry had enjoyed several years of strong growth over the past few years and that the introduction of digital radio next month would bring added interest and opportunities for the industry.
“The industry is excited about the opportunities digital radio offers and is gearing up for an unprecedented marketing and promotional campaign, beginning Easter Monday, highlighting the benefits of digital radio for listeners,” Ms Warner said.
500 farewell radio legend John Vincent
John "Vinnie" Vincent's magnificent, mellifluous voice boomed out one last time to 500 mourners at his funeral service today. "Take care and I love you lots", he beseeched. His final recording made for the Debonair's club, which raises funds for hard-up entertainers, was played for the first time in public to celebrate the life of one of Adelaide's most colourful, funniest and loved radio personalities. Full article
KG and Cornesy back together
Former Fiveaa drive team KG and Cornesy are back together albeit online. KG and Cornesy AKA Ken Cunningham and Graham Cornes will answer emailed AFL related questions in their new Friday football show. The short video segment can be viewed each and every Friday on AdelaideNow.
McEncroe told it is out, the door
George McEncroe has been removed from Melbourne's Mix FM's breakfast show, Two Women and a Metro. McEncroe initially thought it was an April Fools day gag when she was told Mix had that option in her contract and they were going to exercise it. She finished yesterday and the program will now be known as Mix Mornings with Brig and Tom.
Brigitte Duclos and Tom Gleeson will now be joined by anchor Simon Diaz who will have a more active role in the program.
Brigitte Duclos and Tom Gleeson will now be joined by anchor Simon Diaz who will have a more active role in the program.
Macquarie capital grab
Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Just imagine for a minute if there was an announcement in the next 24 to 96 hours that Macquarie Group were keen to off load some of their diverse group of investments and amongst them was Macquarie Regional Radio Group? The company put an announcement to the stock exchange after the close of the market today.
It said Macquarie Group is contemplating a capital raising and seeking a trading halt until such time as it is in a position to make a further announcement in relation to the capital raising. ABC article
It said Macquarie Group is contemplating a capital raising and seeking a trading halt until such time as it is in a position to make a further announcement in relation to the capital raising. ABC article
Jamie, Dunn and dusted?
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When Jamie Dunn signed on to present breakfast at 4BC breakfast this year there was no doubt it was going to be a hard slog for the FM veteran to adapt to the AM talk format. Jamie joined 4BC on a performance based contract so it will come as no shock if he was to be removed from his current role when survey 3 of the Nielsen ratings are released on May 12.
With the rumours that have been doing the rounds lately it looks like he may only have a couple of weeks left on breakfast however could Jamie move to another slot at the station? Related article CourierMail
With the rumours that have been doing the rounds lately it looks like he may only have a couple of weeks left on breakfast however could Jamie move to another slot at the station? Related article CourierMail
Survey 1 2009 Gold Coast
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The first radio ratings survey for the Gold Coast/ Tweed Heads region was released today. Sister stations Gold and Sea FM both came in equal first although both lost big chunks of market share as is shown below. Hot Tomato has staked their claim of being the only Gold Coast station to show any growth and no doubt are already looking forward to see what the next survey brings.
Austereo tickled pink!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Austereo has announced Pink Radio, an all-new digital station dedicated to playing Pink songs and all her favourite artists 24 hours a day.
The station has been launched to celebrate Pink’s Funhouse Tour – the largest music tour ever in Australia. The station will play Pink songs, supported by interviews with Pink by the Today Network’s Kyle and Jackie O and Hamish and Andy and songs from her favourite acts.
The station has been launched to celebrate Pink’s Funhouse Tour – the largest music tour ever in Australia. The station will play Pink songs, supported by interviews with Pink by the Today Network’s Kyle and Jackie O and Hamish and Andy and songs from her favourite acts.
Gyton Grantley to speak at Sirens Masterclass
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Current Silver Logie nominee, Gyton Grantley, otherwise known as Carl Williams in Underbelly, will speak at this year’s Sirens Masterclass, a one day creative seminar that provides keynote speakers and interactive sessions on how to best write and produce radio commercials.
Hinch and The Meanest Mother.
Monday, April 27, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
3AW's Derryn Hinch with the help of Peter Sullivan has released a CD just in time for Mothers Day. The Meanest Mother is a piece that Derryn first read on air at 3AW close to 30 years ago. The Meanest Mother CD is available for purchase from the Hinch.net website. listen to it here
FourFourTwo and Sport 24/7
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Australia’s leading football magazine and website FourFourTwo will offer readers the chance to go “inside” the publication with a new weekly radio program FourFourTwo Insider.
FourFourTwo and Sport 24/7 have teamed up to produce a weekly radio program which will be heard on Sport 24/7.com.au and available to download as a podcast on the FourFourTwo website at au.fourfourtwo.com
FourFourTwo and Sport 24/7 have teamed up to produce a weekly radio program which will be heard on Sport 24/7.com.au and available to download as a podcast on the FourFourTwo website at au.fourfourtwo.com
Mike Jeffreys gone from 2CC
Sunday, April 26, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 1 comments »
Longtime 2CC breakfast presenter Mike Jefferys has departed the station and it is believed former Mix 106.3 presenter Mark Parton will be his replacement. With it being a public holiday in Canberra breakfast will be presented by Anthony Kierce on Monday and it likely Mark Parton will be on air in the slot from Tuesday.
Is Jones set to return?
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Talk of 'The Silver Hiace' circling the block for a pick up has been dismissed by 2GB's breakfast supremo Alan Jones. He told a Sydney newspaper 'he doesn't have cancer anymore, and is not dying.' Subject to a final check up this week it is believed Jones will return to air on Monday the 4th of May after an extended break to recover from a virus which was dragging down his health.
Support for ABC Kids TV, with Reservation
Friday, April 24, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
“Friends of the ABC welcomes the Government’s announcement. But I would feel more comfortable if we knew how much funding the ABC will get for its entire operation, something we won't know until the May Federal Budget," said Glenys Stradijot, a spokesperson for Friends of the ABC (Vic).
'Dicko' still happy to play the tart
Thursday, April 23, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Green Guide: It's the viral video hit of 2009. Susan Boyle, the 47-year-old virgin who proffered a jaw-dropping performance on Britain's Got Talent last week, has moved tens of millions of viewers around the world as video of her performance spread via the web. For Ian "Dicko" Dickson, the 46-year-old Australian Idol judge and co-host of Vega FM's breakfast show, it was "manna from heaven". With Vega colleagues Dave O'Neil and Chrissie Swan, he is currently searching for a 30+ Suburban Superstar. Full article here
Heat on mayor's radio spot
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CAIRNS Mayor Val Schier has been accused of buying her way back on to local radio - and the council is picking up the tab. Yesterday, Cairns Regional Council chief executive officer Noel Briggs said he would launch an investigation into the agreement, believed to be worth up to $26,000, which bought the mayor an hour of air time each Friday morning. The time slot is on celebrity radio presenter John McKenzie’s 4CA 846AM talkback show, but no disclaimer advising that it is paid comment is made on the show. Full story Cairns Post
Finalists announced for year’s best radio ad
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 1 comments »
The best radio ad of 2009 will be battled out between 26 ad agencies, radio stations and production studios as part of the national Siren Awards, which will be announced in Sydney next month.
4OUR Caboolture ACMA finding
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found that Caboolture Community FM Radio Association Inc, the licensee of community radio station 4OUR Caboolture, breached conditions of its licence that prohibit the broadcasting of advertisements and the broadcasting of sponsorship announcements that run in excess of five minutes per hour.
Triple j live music team
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Triple j's live music team braved the rain in Melbourne and heat in Sydney to record the audio for Sydney and Melbourne Sound Relief concerts. The station is proud to have been able to contribute the live music team's time and expertise to this important event.
Hamish and Andy 7pm show
Monday, April 20, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Hamish Blake and Andy Lee will set sail for Channel Ten this year.
After months of speculation about their return to television, the likeable lads will be part of a new 7pm series to be launched on Ten after MasterChef Australia's debut season ends.
Hamish and Andy have reportedly signed a deal with Ten to host the as-yet-unnamed weekday series.
After months of speculation about their return to television, the likeable lads will be part of a new 7pm series to be launched on Ten after MasterChef Australia's debut season ends.
Hamish and Andy have reportedly signed a deal with Ten to host the as-yet-unnamed weekday series.
Eddie McGuire Dave Hughes stoush
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Audio follows:This morning on Nova 100, the stoush between Collingwood President Eddie McGuire and Nova 100's Dave Hughes continued. McGuire spoke to Hughesy and Kate this morning over allegations Hughesy made about Collingwood supporters chants and their offensive chants about Gary Ablett.
Content migratation
Sunday, April 19, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Over the last couple of days we have migrated our content to the one page which means you no longer move between sites to view older articles. In the course of moving content many of the links have broken and will now need to be repaired - a small price to pay to to bring everything under the one umbrella.
If you are registered with the site you may need to log in and reset your password.
If you are registered with the site you may need to log in and reset your password.
Lithgow on the market
Thursday, April 16, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
2LT Lithgow has long been rumoured to be in its darkest hour and although this week it has been revealed that the station is in receivership and on the market the problems surrounding the enbattled station have been ongoing for quite some time. view pdf here
Rob Carlton to speak at Sirens Masterclass
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 1 comments »
CRA RELEASE: Well-known Australian actor, writer, producer and director, Rob Carlton will be the main speaker at this year’s Sirens Masterclass, a one day creative seminar that provides keynote speakers and interactive sessions on how to best write and produce radio commercials.
Koffee and cream
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
DMG Radio Australia hopes to woo listeners to digital with the launch of two new stations ahead of the May 1 switch-on. The network finally revealed its plans for two 24-hour digital stations on Wednesday night - a dance station Novanation and a chill-out one called Koffee.
Novanation is aimed at 18- to 34-year-olds, featuring artists like Presets, Marco V and Pnau while Koffee is directed at an older audience, playing the likes of Dido, Enya, Josh Pyke and Moby. Full story
Novanation is aimed at 18- to 34-year-olds, featuring artists like Presets, Marco V and Pnau while Koffee is directed at an older audience, playing the likes of Dido, Enya, Josh Pyke and Moby. Full story
Spoonman fans full of hope
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There are murmurs from certain Spoonman fan sites, that there is a possibility of the ATFS- podcast/internet show making a return. With all three: Spoonman, Garfield and Odie working at Triple M the fans believe there is every possibility of getting the show back up if there is enough support. There is a poll currently being held at the Spoonman fan site and a discussion forum on the same site. Radio News has previously made enquiries to Austereo about Spoonman and as far as we know there are no plans at this stage of a return to Triple M so could this be the alternative the fans having been waiting for.
Jones off air
Monday, April 13, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Alan Jones has heeded the advice of his doctors and 2GB management, postponing his return from sick leave to the airwaves "indefinitely".
Still battling the effects of a virus which has plagued the broadcaster since he was treated for skin cancer last month, Jones was aiming to be back behind the microphone this week. Full story Telegraph
Still battling the effects of a virus which has plagued the broadcaster since he was treated for skin cancer last month, Jones was aiming to be back behind the microphone this week. Full story Telegraph
Digital Radio ads go to air
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
The Australian radio industry today announced that the first advertisements in the digital radio multi-million dollar awareness campaign will go to air on the 13 April 2009 across all commercial radio stations and in 65 languages on SBS radio in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Former Hot Tomato presenter Rob McCasker has opted for a new career away from the microphone having joined Barry Plant Real Estate. [link=McCasker]Profile available here.[/link]
Radio ad revenue – first quarter
Monday, April 6, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Figures released today by Commercial Radio Australia show that first quarter ad revenue for 2009 for the metropolitan radio market has fallen compared to the same quarter last year, with variable results for individual markets.
Recalling pirates of the radio waves
Saturday, April 4, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
S BRITISH actors Bill Nighy and Nick Frost swept through town last week promoting The Boat that Rocked, a movie about the halcyon days of 'pirate' broadcasting in Britain in the 1960s, plenty of memories have been dredged up for Melbourne radio doyen Dean Banks.
The affable former 3AW breakfast presenter, who topped Melbourne's ratings with Ross Stevenson, began his career in 1970 on a bright yellow boat moored off the coast of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf. Read the entire article
The affable former 3AW breakfast presenter, who topped Melbourne's ratings with Ross Stevenson, began his career in 1970 on a bright yellow boat moored off the coast of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf. Read the entire article
ABC broadcasters have won every radio award presented at the annual South Australian media awards last night.
Alex Parry won the award for best news and current affairs reporting and Nance Haxton took out the award for best radio feature.
Peter Goers from the 891 Evening Show was named the state's best radio broadcaster.
Alex Parry won the award for best news and current affairs reporting and Nance Haxton took out the award for best radio feature.
Peter Goers from the 891 Evening Show was named the state's best radio broadcaster.
Radio resilient performance – CEASA figures
Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
CRA RELEASE: Commercial Economic Advisory Service of Australia (CEASA) figures released yesterday for the 2008 calendar year show radio continues to be a resilient media in tough times attracting advertising revenue of $991.7 million in 2008 – a slight increase of around 0.7% from $984.4 million in 2007.
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner, said CEASA’s Advertising Expenditure in Main Media report for the year ended December 31, 2008 shows radio advertising again proved to be resilient in tough economic times.
“The CEASA figures show that metropolitan advertising revenue fell slightly (0.1%) and regional ad revenue grew by around two per cent last year – and overall radio delivered a slight increase in revenue for the year,” Ms Warner said.
“The largest metropolitan revenue market of Sydney was particularly challenging last year for the radio industry and along with the global economic crisis, impacted strongly on the overall figures.”
Ms Warner said the radio industry had enjoyed several years of strong growth over the past few years and that the introduction of digital radio next month would bring added interest and opportunities for the industry.
“The industry is excited about the opportunities digital radio offers and is gearing up for an unprecedented marketing and promotional campaign, beginning Easter Monday, highlighting the benefits of digital radio for listeners,” Ms Warner said.
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner, said CEASA’s Advertising Expenditure in Main Media report for the year ended December 31, 2008 shows radio advertising again proved to be resilient in tough economic times.
“The CEASA figures show that metropolitan advertising revenue fell slightly (0.1%) and regional ad revenue grew by around two per cent last year – and overall radio delivered a slight increase in revenue for the year,” Ms Warner said.
“The largest metropolitan revenue market of Sydney was particularly challenging last year for the radio industry and along with the global economic crisis, impacted strongly on the overall figures.”
Ms Warner said the radio industry had enjoyed several years of strong growth over the past few years and that the introduction of digital radio next month would bring added interest and opportunities for the industry.
“The industry is excited about the opportunities digital radio offers and is gearing up for an unprecedented marketing and promotional campaign, beginning Easter Monday, highlighting the benefits of digital radio for listeners,” Ms Warner said.
John "Vinnie" Vincent's magnificent, mellifluous voice boomed out one last time to 500 mourners at his funeral service today. "Take care and I love you lots", he beseeched. His final recording made for the Debonair's club, which raises funds for hard-up entertainers, was played for the first time in public to celebrate the life of one of Adelaide's most colourful, funniest and loved radio personalities. Full article
KG and Cornesy back together
| Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Former Fiveaa drive team KG and Cornesy are back together albeit online. KG and Cornesy AKA Ken Cunningham and Graham Cornes will answer emailed AFL related questions in their new Friday football show. The short video segment can be viewed each and every Friday on AdelaideNow.
McEncroe told it is out, the door
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
George McEncroe has been removed from Melbourne's Mix FM's breakfast show, Two Women and a Metro. McEncroe initially thought it was an April Fools day gag when she was told Mix had that option in her contract and they were going to exercise it. She finished yesterday and the program will now be known as Mix Mornings with Brig and Tom.
Brigitte Duclos and Tom Gleeson will now be joined by anchor Simon Diaz who will have a more active role in the program.
Brigitte Duclos and Tom Gleeson will now be joined by anchor Simon Diaz who will have a more active role in the program.
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