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10. Study confirms radio still the leading audio platform consumed by Australiansy performance
The latest stats from Edison Research reveals our digital audio, social media and mobile habits.
9. INFOGRAPHIC: Podcasts accepted as mainstream in Australia
Aussies are consuming on average six podcasts per week, primarily at home.
8. Singo’s 2GB and 3AW radio bid rejected by Fairfax
The acquisition would have given John Singleton & investment banker Mark Carnegie full ownership of the top rating radio group.
7. Coffs Harbour Survey Results; Joel & Tulles #1 at breakfast
Radio stations Hit105.5, Triple M 106.3 and 2HC feature in the Region’s first radio survey for the year.
6. Confirmed: Wilko joins Kristen on Mix106.3
The Kristen & Wilko Show will be the new breakfast show waking up Canberra, with Neil Wilcock replacing Rod Cuddihy.
5. NE welcomes a new PD to smoothfm
NOVA Entertainment welcomes Ben Latimer as smoothfm’s program director for the duration of a maternity role contract.
4. SCA’s incoming digital news editor has left the building
Just six weeks into the job, digital news editor Sarah Michael has abruptly left the network.
3. smoothfm listener wins over $57,000 thanks to Aussie delicacy
Mother of three Fran from Mona Vale correctly guessed the mystery word to be “Cabanossi”.
2. Intruder enters NOVA Entertainment HQ in Sydney
At least one unknown male intruder entered the NOVA Entertainment building in Pyrmont.
Paul Jackson tops Australia’s Best FM Content Directors list
Five weeks of lengthy discussions, plus a RT reader poll, helped to determine the results.
- ARN supporting charities with new project launch [Radio Today]
- Senate passes motion for increased community digital radio funding [The Music Network]
- ABC Radio Hobart down for a test and tune [ABC Radio]
- Has digital radio come of age? [Mumbrella]
- Born to Rap: The making of Wippa’s debut smash single [Radio Today]