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97.3FM breakfast host looks back

Bob Gallagher, from the breakfast show at 97.3FM in Brisbane, appeared on a Seven News story last night.

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Monday, 13 May 2013 12:30 Category: The Vault

The Vault: 7HT

Heart 107.3 in Hobart was once 7HT.

Below are a bunch of pics from 7HT in the 70s / 80s including their hit music logo, many of their personalities and even a newspaper ad on what listeners have to do when filling out a survey.

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Saturday, 27 April 2013 15:22 Category: The Vault

The Vault: Melbourne radio documentary

This documentary from the early 60s is well worth entering into the Radio Today Vault.

It's a 3 part doco on Melbourne radio with lots of studio footage and interviews with many personalities from that era.

Enjoy.

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Tuesday, 16 April 2013 21:00 Category: The Vault

When 2Day went #1 for the first time

With all the talk today of WSFM going #1FM for the first time, taking 2Day FM out of the position they held for 7 years, we dug up the below newspaper article from March 1992 when 2Day FM went #1 overall for the first time.

They took Triple M out of the top spot that they held for 22 consecutive surveys.

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Tuesday, 09 April 2013 18:39 Category: The Vault

A random break from Gibson & Duckworth

Liam Renton, host of breakfast on Brisbane's 96five, recently mentioned on-air that he once took a photo of Rob Duckworth, from the 90s Triple M Brisbane breakfast show 'Gibson & Duckworth', to the hairdresser and asked for the Duck Cut.

Later that day, Liam's daughters teacher said she heard that break from the show and that she had some old tapes at home of Gibson & Duckworth.

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Saturday, 06 April 2013 14:20 Category: The Vault

Classic 'Get This' content

No idea why, perhaps it was hearing Nickelback on three radio stations at the one time earlier today, but we were reminded of a classic segment on Get This, with Tony Martin, Ed Kavalee and the late Richard Marsland.

It was the time they reviewed Nickelbacks new album. Oh and Ed was mistaken (again) for the GE Money Genie. Check out Ed's thoughts on Nickelback below;

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Sunday, 31 March 2013 22:50 Category: The Vault

When radio had pictures

This entry into the Radio Today Vault comes from 1979 when 5KA introduced 'radio with pictures', broadcasting on the radio and at the same time on Channel 10.

Current Cruise 1323 breakfast announcer John Dean is looking good in this clip.

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Saturday, 30 March 2013 14:00 Category: The Vault

An interview with Paul Thompson.....from 1981

Paul Thompson is an absolute legend of the Australian radio industry. He deserves our respect and admiration, but sorry PT, we just had to show this appearance on Adelaide TV show 'Touch of Elegance' from September 1981.

As the General Manager of Double SAFM he appeared on the show to inform Adelaide viewers about the change to FM and take them on a tour of the station.

Enjoy....

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Friday, 15 March 2013 06:00 Category: The Vault

When Wendy met her perfect match ?

After we posted the Dr. Dan vault piece on the weekend (see here), Wendy Harmer flicked us through this TVC from 2002 when she was doing 2Day FM breakfast with Greg Fleet and Paul Holmes.
 

Monday, 11 March 2013 18:30 Category: The Vault

Dr Dan

What would 'The Vault' be if we didn't place this classic television commercial inside. 

Love to hear your suggestions of other classic memorabilia to place in 'The Vault'.

 

Saturday, 09 March 2013 18:00 Category: The Vault

What is the ideal length for an ACRA entry ?

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ARN have a vacancy for a Casual Journalist with 104.7 and Mix 106.3 in Canberra. Details.

 

Star 104.5 Central Coast are looking for Announcers for their talent bank. Details.

 

ARN Adelaide have a role available for a Campaigns & Activations Manager. Details.

 

Nova are looking for on-air talent to join the network. Details.

 

 

Triple M Brisbane have a vacancy for a Workday Announcer. Details.

 

2UE have a vacancy for an Agency Sales Account Manager. Details.

 

SCA have a vacancy for a Digital Content Producer working on the Fifi & Jules program in Melbourne. Details.

 

ARN have a vacancy in Melbourne for a Network Activations Specialist. Details.

 

SCA are looking for two Campaign Response Executives, based in Sydney. Details.

 

TR FM in the Gippsland are looking for a Breakfast Show. Details.

 

Prime Radio Mackay have a vacancy for a Promotions Manager. Details.

 

RCS have a vacancy on a contract basis with their Support Team based in Sydney. Details.

 

Canberra Ratings

1 FM104.7 23.9 (18.6) SCA
2 Mix 106.3 16.8 (12.3) SCA
3 ABC 666 14.0 (14.9) ABC
4 triple j 8.4 (10.9) ABC
5 ABCFM 7.1 (10.0) ABC
6 Radio National 6.9 (8.7) ABC
7 2CA 6.8 (5.3) Capital
  • 10+ overall share Mon-Sun, Survey 1/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

Gold Coast Ratings

1 Sea FM 16.3 (12.6) SCA
2 Gold FM 15.1 (14.9) SCA
3 Hot Tomato 14.0 (14.7) Hot Tomato
4 triple j 8.9 (8.9) ABC
5 ABC 91.7 FM 5.9 (4.8) ABC
6 ABC612 4.0 (4.6) ABC
7 4RN 3.3 (3.1) ABC
  • 10+ Overall Share Mon-Sun, Survey 1/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

 

Brisbane Ratings

1 97.3FM 12.9 (12.0) ARN
2 Nova 106.9 12.5 (11.9) dmg
3 B105 11.5 (11.6) SCA
4 Triple M 11.0 (9.9) SCA
5 ABC612 9.9 (10.6) ABC
6 triple j 7.0 (7.2) ABC
7 4BC 6.5 (6.8) Fairfax
  • 10+ overall share Mon-Sun, Survey 3/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

Perth Ratings

1 Mix 94.5 13.3 (13.8) SCA
2 96FM 12.7 (11.4) Fairfax
3 Nova 93.7 12.3 (11.9) dmg
4 triple j 10.2 (10.8) ABC
5 ABC720 9.6 (9.1) ABC
6 92.9 9.4 (9.7) SCA
7 6PR 8.3 (9.7) Fairfax
  • 10+ overall share Mon-Sun, Survey 3/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

Auckland Ratings

1 Newstalk ZB 13.3 (13.9) TRN
2 Coast  8.3 (9.6) TRN
3 Classic Hits 6.8 (6.1) TRN
4 The Edge 6.4 (7.4) Mediaworks
5 Mai FM 5.7 (4.3) Mediaworks
6 ZM 5.6 (6.3) TRN
7 The Breeze 5.4 (7.2) Mediaworks
  • 10+ share, Survey 1/2013

Christchurch Ratings

1 Newstalk ZB 16.2 (17.1) TRN
2 More FM 10.0 (10.4) Mediaworks
3 The Breeze 8.2 (6.6) Mediaworks
4 The Rock 8.1 (9.4) Mediaworks
5 The Edge 8.0 (7.6) Mediaworks
6 Coast 7.7 (6.1) TRN
7 The Sound 7.3 (7.8) Mediaworks
  • 10+ share, Survey 1/2013

Wellington Ratings

1 Newstalk ZB 13.1 (11.5) TRN
2 ZM 12.9 (15.0) TRN
3 The Breeze 12.6 (10.5) Mediaworks
4 Classic Hits 8.6 (8.1) TRN
5 The Rock 6.9 (7.4) Mediaworks
=6 The Edge 6.3 (5.3) Mediaworks
=6 The Sound 6.3 (-) Mediaworks
  • 10+ share, Survey 1/2013

Newcastle Ratings

1 KOFM 21.4 (15.6) SCA
2 NXFM 14.4 (17.1) SCA
3 triple j 11.4 (12.0) ABC
4 ABC1233 10.0 (10.8) ABC
5 2HD 8.6 (11.6) BOG
6 New FM 8.2 (8.0) BOG
7 Classic FM 2.7 (2.6) ABC
  • 10+ Overall Share Mon-Sun, Survey 1/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

 

Adelaide Ratings

1 Mix 102.3 14.5 (14.8) ARN
2 ABC891 12.3 (11.2) ABC
3 Fiveaa 10.9 (11.9) dmg
4 Nova 91.9 10.7 (9.4) dmg
5 Triple M 10.0 (9.6) SCA
6 SAFM 9.2 (9.1) SCA
7 Cruise 1323 7.4 (7.9) ARN
  • 10+ overall share Mon-Sun, Survey 3/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

Wollongong Ratings

1 I98 28.5 (23.0) WIN
2 Wave FM 17.3 (17.9) GRANT
3 97.3 FM 11.4 (15.0) ABC
4 Triple J 7.1 (7.2) ABC
5 2GB 5.4 (4.6) MRN
6 2Day FM 4.3 (3.3) SCA
7 ABC 702 3.4 (3.6) ABC
  • 10+ Overall Share Mon-Sun, Survey 1/2012
  • Nielsen Media Research

Central Coast Ratings

1 Sea FM 17.7 (12.4) SCA
2 2GO FM 13.2 (17.5) SCA
3 Star 104.5 11.4 (14.3) DMG
4 ABC 92.5 10.7 (9.9) ABC
5 2GB 9.8 (8.9) MRN
6 Triple J 5.8 (5.2) ABC
7 WS FM 2.8 (0.7) ARN
  • 10+ overall share Mon-Sun, Survey 1/2012
  • Nielsen Media Research

Melbourne Ratings

1 3AW 12.7 (12.6) Fairfax
2 ABC 774 11.4 (11.4) ABC
3 Fox FM 9.6 (9.2) SCA
4 Gold 8.6 (8.7) ARN
5 Triple M 8.3 (7.6) SCA
6 Nova 100 7.3 (8.0) dmg
7 Mix 101.1 6.6 (6.2) ARN
  • 10+ overall share Mon-Sun, Survey 3/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

Sydney Ratings

1 2GB 14.7 (13.2) Macquarie
2 ABC 702 9.5 (9.4) ABC
3 2Day FM 8.5 (8.4) SCA
4 WSFM 7.0 (8.5) ARN
5 Nova 96.9 6.9 (6.7) dmg
6 Triple M 6.4 (6.4) SCA
7 Mix 106.5 5.7 (4.4) ARN
  • 10+ overall share Mon-Sun, Survey 3/2013
  • Nielsen Media Research

Adelaide Advertisers

1. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
2. Total Tools Total Tools Industrial
3. Radio Rentals Radio Rentals Group
4. Chemist Warehouse Chemist Warehouse
5. The Good Guys The Good Guys

Brisbane Advertisers

1. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
2. National Tiles National Tiles Co Pty Ltd
3. Our Public Hospitals Are Not For Sale Campaign Queensland Nurses' Union
4. Chemist Warehouse Chemist Warehouse
5. Tall Trees Care Communities Tall Trees Care Communities

Central Coast Advertisers

1. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
2. Domayne Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
3. Central Coast Holden Central Coast Holden
4. BJ Howes Metaland Complex BJ Howes Pty Ltd
5. The Good Guys The Good Guys

Geelong Advertisers

1. National Tiles National Tiles Co Pty Ltd
2. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
3. Chicken Classic Subway Footlong Subway Systems Australia Pty Ltd
4. Geelong Cats Geelong Football Club
5. Telstra Shop Telstra Corporation Ltd

Gold Coast Advertisers

1. Domayne Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
2. National Tiles National Tiles Co Pty Ltd
3. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
4. Betta BSR Australia Ltd
5. Amcal Chempro Chemists Chempro QLD Pty Ltd

Melbourne Advertisers

1. National Tiles National Tiles Co Pty Ltd
2. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
3. Chemist Warehouse Chemist Warehouse
4. Chris & Marie's Plant Farms Hello Hello Pty Ltd
5. Bertocchi Bertocchi Smallgoods Pty Ltd

Newcastle Advertisers

1. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
2. Domayne Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
3. Joyce Mayne Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
4. Choices Flooring Choices Flooring
5. SC10 - Offspring Southern Cross Broadcasting (Australia) Ltd

Perth Advertisers

1. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
2. Bon Jovi - Because We Can Tour Telstra Thanks / Dainty Group
3. Chemist Warehouse Chemist Warehouse
4. House Rules Seven Network Ltd
5. AVELING Tony Aveling & Associates Pty Ltd

Sydney Advertisers

1. Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
2. TattsBet TattsBet Ltd
3. The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal The Salvation Army
4. A Lifejacket: Be Safe & Wear Yours Campaign Roads & Maritime Services (NSW Govt)
5. Renovation Boys Renovation Boys
Company Stock ID Price Change
Southern Cross Austereo
SXL
1.35
0.00%
Fairfax Media
FXJ
0.600
0.00%
Macquarie Radio Network
MRN
0.790
0.00%
Prime Media
PRT
1.07
0.00%
Pacific Star Network
PNW
0.200
0.00%
APN News & Media
APN
0.315
0.00%
Oceania
OCP
1.75
0.00%
Ten Network
TEN
0.260
0.00%
Seven Network
SVW
7.60
0.00%