Consumers could be able to download music tracks from radio stations as they hear them under groundbreaking new technology being investigated as part of the launch of digital radio in Australia in 2009.
The digital music download service would allow consumers to buy tracks in real time over special mobile phone handsets.
Four new New Zealand stations
New Zealand Government decisions announced today will provide for up to four new FM radio stations in each region, and strengthen the role of local broadcasters, say Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey and Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
The announcement follows a review of FM frequencies and approval of a new policy framework to promote local broadcasting.' The government is committed to supporting local broadcasters in establishing stations that reflect the interests and diversity of their community,' Steve Maharey said. 'In most regions there will be two non-commercial licences and two community-based commercial licences available.'
The announcement follows a review of FM frequencies and approval of a new policy framework to promote local broadcasting.' The government is committed to supporting local broadcasters in establishing stations that reflect the interests and diversity of their community,' Steve Maharey said. 'In most regions there will be two non-commercial licences and two community-based commercial licences available.'
Coonan tips media shift
Media reforms updates 04 Oct
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports COMMUNICATIONS Minister Helen Coonan has paved the way to accepting the key item on the Nationals’ wish list, signalling she is prepared to implement a tougher diversity test as the price of securing her controversial media reforms. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws.Senator Coonan said she would consider any 'worthwhile' amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government's media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company's ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports:Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station.Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government's push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government's planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled 'Nationals' that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports:Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government's proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.'The Mount' - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports COMMUNICATIONS Minister Helen Coonan has paved the way to accepting the key item on the Nationals’ wish list, signalling she is prepared to implement a tougher diversity test as the price of securing her controversial media reforms. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws.Senator Coonan said she would consider any 'worthwhile' amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government's media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company's ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports:Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station.Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government's push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government's planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled 'Nationals' that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports:Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government's proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.'The Mount' - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
Podcast or should that be audiocast?
Sometime ago we briefly introduced our podcast quest where we provided a link to our featured podcast from a random radio station or one suggested by one of our visitors.
Radio stations providing a downloadable segment or program has now become the norm and if promoted correctly with easy access to potential listeners it is a win win.
Away from commercial radio there are tens of thousands of programs available for download across the net and many more pop up on a daily basis.
Radio stations providing a downloadable segment or program has now become the norm and if promoted correctly with easy access to potential listeners it is a win win.
Away from commercial radio there are tens of thousands of programs available for download across the net and many more pop up on a daily basis.
Sandilands foot in mouth comment
Australian Idol Judge and 2day FM breakfast host Kyle Sandilands has been asked to apologise for comments made to contestant Bobby Flynn. Sandilands, on last Sunday’s show called Flynn a “full mong”. This is not the first time Sandilands has fired insults at contestants.
Two weeks ago, he raised more than just an eyebrow when he suggested 17-year-old Idol finalist Jessica Mauboy “lose the jelly belly” if she wanted to succeed. Sandilands has previously sparked controversy in the previous Australian Idol (2005), when he made reference to winner Kate DeAraugo’s “tuckshop lady” arms.
Regardless of whether Sandilands comments are made in hopes of driving the ratings further; What message is Sandilands sending to the impressionable veiwers of Australian Idol? Perhaps this is a case of people in glass houses…
Two weeks ago, he raised more than just an eyebrow when he suggested 17-year-old Idol finalist Jessica Mauboy “lose the jelly belly” if she wanted to succeed. Sandilands has previously sparked controversy in the previous Australian Idol (2005), when he made reference to winner Kate DeAraugo’s “tuckshop lady” arms.
Regardless of whether Sandilands comments are made in hopes of driving the ratings further; What message is Sandilands sending to the impressionable veiwers of Australian Idol? Perhaps this is a case of people in glass houses…
Coonan open to compromise on media laws
Media reforms updates 03 Oct
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws. Senator Coonan said she would consider any “worthwhile” amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government’s media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company’s ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports: Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports: Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station. Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government’s push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports: Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government’s planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media “voices” or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled “Nationals” that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports: Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government’s proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.”The Mount” - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws. Senator Coonan said she would consider any “worthwhile” amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government’s media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company’s ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports: Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports: Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station. Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government’s push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports: Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government’s planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media “voices” or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled “Nationals” that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports: Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government’s proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.”The Mount” - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
Radio looks to instant music downloads
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Consumers could be able to download music tracks from radio stations as they hear them under groundbreaking new technology being investigated as part of the launch of digital radio in Australia in 2009.
The digital music download service would allow consumers to buy tracks in real time over special mobile phone handsets.
The digital music download service would allow consumers to buy tracks in real time over special mobile phone handsets.
Four new New Zealand stations
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New Zealand Government decisions announced today will provide for up to four new FM radio stations in each region, and strengthen the role of local broadcasters, say Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey and Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
The announcement follows a review of FM frequencies and approval of a new policy framework to promote local broadcasting.' The government is committed to supporting local broadcasters in establishing stations that reflect the interests and diversity of their community,' Steve Maharey said. 'In most regions there will be two non-commercial licences and two community-based commercial licences available.'
The announcement follows a review of FM frequencies and approval of a new policy framework to promote local broadcasting.' The government is committed to supporting local broadcasters in establishing stations that reflect the interests and diversity of their community,' Steve Maharey said. 'In most regions there will be two non-commercial licences and two community-based commercial licences available.'
Coonan tips media shift
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Media reforms updates 04 Oct
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports COMMUNICATIONS Minister Helen Coonan has paved the way to accepting the key item on the Nationals’ wish list, signalling she is prepared to implement a tougher diversity test as the price of securing her controversial media reforms. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws.Senator Coonan said she would consider any 'worthwhile' amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government's media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company's ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports:Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station.Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government's push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government's planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled 'Nationals' that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports:Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government's proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.'The Mount' - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports COMMUNICATIONS Minister Helen Coonan has paved the way to accepting the key item on the Nationals’ wish list, signalling she is prepared to implement a tougher diversity test as the price of securing her controversial media reforms. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws.Senator Coonan said she would consider any 'worthwhile' amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government's media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company's ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports:Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station.Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government's push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government's planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled 'Nationals' that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports:Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government's proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.'The Mount' - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
Sometime ago we briefly introduced our podcast quest where we provided a link to our featured podcast from a random radio station or one suggested by one of our visitors.
Radio stations providing a downloadable segment or program has now become the norm and if promoted correctly with easy access to potential listeners it is a win win.
Away from commercial radio there are tens of thousands of programs available for download across the net and many more pop up on a daily basis.
Radio stations providing a downloadable segment or program has now become the norm and if promoted correctly with easy access to potential listeners it is a win win.
Away from commercial radio there are tens of thousands of programs available for download across the net and many more pop up on a daily basis.
Sandilands foot in mouth comment
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Australian Idol Judge and 2day FM breakfast host Kyle Sandilands has been asked to apologise for comments made to contestant Bobby Flynn. Sandilands, on last Sunday’s show called Flynn a “full mong”. This is not the first time Sandilands has fired insults at contestants.
Two weeks ago, he raised more than just an eyebrow when he suggested 17-year-old Idol finalist Jessica Mauboy “lose the jelly belly” if she wanted to succeed. Sandilands has previously sparked controversy in the previous Australian Idol (2005), when he made reference to winner Kate DeAraugo’s “tuckshop lady” arms.
Regardless of whether Sandilands comments are made in hopes of driving the ratings further; What message is Sandilands sending to the impressionable veiwers of Australian Idol? Perhaps this is a case of people in glass houses…
Two weeks ago, he raised more than just an eyebrow when he suggested 17-year-old Idol finalist Jessica Mauboy “lose the jelly belly” if she wanted to succeed. Sandilands has previously sparked controversy in the previous Australian Idol (2005), when he made reference to winner Kate DeAraugo’s “tuckshop lady” arms.
Regardless of whether Sandilands comments are made in hopes of driving the ratings further; What message is Sandilands sending to the impressionable veiwers of Australian Idol? Perhaps this is a case of people in glass houses…
Media reforms updates 03 Oct
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws. Senator Coonan said she would consider any “worthwhile” amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government’s media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company’s ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports: Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports: Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station. Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government’s push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports: Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government’s planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media “voices” or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled “Nationals” that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports: Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government’s proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.”The Mount” - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
The biggest industry story in 2006 will continue to be the media reforms. We will provide links to the developing stories surrounding the proposed reforms.
The Age reports:Communications Minister Helen Coonan has again indicated she is open to compromise with The Nationals over changes to media ownership laws. Senator Coonan said she would consider any “worthwhile” amendments to a recently-introduced government bill which would abolish restrictions on companies owning more than one form of media in individual cities. FULL ITEM
The SMH reports:THE Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, does not think strict ownership rules for media companies in regional areas will add anything to the Government’s media reform package. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports: LOCAL news content on country radio stations could be greatly improved if newspaper proprietors owned both media in the same regional market.As Nationals MPs highlight the parlous state of local radio news ahead of a vote on the Government’s media reform bill, APN News and Media chief Brendan Hopkins said Australia could learn from the New Zealand example, where radio news benefited from the company’s ownership of local newspapers. FULL ITEM
The Age reports: Analysts agree investors have generally watched and waited amid uncertainty over whether the media bills, which will abolish cross-ownership and foreign ownership restrictions and roll out digital technology, will be passed without major change. But they say share price premiums built into media stocks perceived as acquisition targets could quickly evaporate if the package was derailed. FULL ITEM
The Australin reports: Some companies, such as FM radio network Austereo, have embraced the proposed rewrite of rules, which would significantly loosen media ownership laws, while others say the new regulations remain a heavy hand on a dynamic sector. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:MARK Vaile has predicted that fine-tuning of media ownership laws will be required to quell the concerns of Nationals MPs over their impact in regional areas. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Ron Camplin well remembers the days when a host of bureaucrats traipsed to the NSW city of Bathurst to check that he was an appropriate owner of the local wireless station. Now, Mr Camplin, 74, believes a similar circus is about to erupt with the federal Government’s push to legislate minimum local-content rules for regional radio stations as part of the removal of cross-media ownership restrictions. FULL ITEM
The Canberra Times reports: Two media outlets could disappear from the Canberra market or be taken over by other players under the Government’s planned changes - but there are no immediate moves to do so. Under the media-ownership laws introduced to Parliament this week by Communications Minister Helen Coonan, Canberra, as a regional market, is guaranteed four media “voices” or independent media groups. Metropolitan markets are guaranteed five. FULL ITEM
The Age reports:APPARENTLY we need media diversity in regional cities but not capital cities.This is not because capital city dwellers are less interested in democracy than country people are, but because regional areas contain wheels labelled “Nationals” that are squeaking and need to be oiled, whereas capital city politicians are already lubricated by Mogul Oil FULL ITEM
The Courier Mail reports: Long-awaited media reforms could be dumped if the Nationals continue to oppose the package.Some Liberals fear Prime Minister John Howard will simply walk away if the junior Coalition partner makes too much fuss. Mr Howard has previously said he does not want to waste political capital on the reforms, which were introduced to Parliament on Thursday. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Mount Gambier is one regional centre that should fear the Howard Government’s proposed new media ownership laws, say civic leaders.”The Mount” - in South Australia near the border with Victoria - counts its media as one newspaper, regional television station WIN TV, commercial radio station 5SE and ABC radio and television. FULL ITEM
The Australian reports:Measures to preserve media diversity proposed by the Nationals would mean nothing in most regional areas, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable. Nationals from Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile down believe extra restrictions should be imposed to stop one proprietor buying more than two out of the three main media - television, radio and newspapers - in any one town. FULL ITEM
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