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AU & NZ

RIP Stuart Layt

The radio industry is today mourning the loss of respected journalist Stuart Layt, who’s died at the age of just 40 following a battle with cancer.Scott Mayman – who was Layt’s former News Director at Brisbane’s 4BC – tells Radio Today he was impressed with Stuart right from day one.“There are some very talented and… Read More
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AU & NZ

2023 ACRA finalists to be announced tomorrow

The 2023 ACRA finalists will be announced tomorrow (Thursday August 24).This year’s awards have attracted more than 1200 entries from across the nation.Finalists in new categories including Station of the Year, Individual Talent of the Year, Diversity and Inclusion, Best News Event Coverage, Podcast of the Year and Podcast Host of the Year will also… Read More
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AU & NZ

Barbie songs continue to pick up streams

Even though the Barbie movie has already been in cinemas for over a month, latest research suggests that songs from the soundtrack will continue to pick up streams in the weeks ahead.Movies can often be the catalyst for discovering new music, and the Barbie movie is no exception, with Barbie – The Album boasting a… Read More
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Luke and Sassy Scott to continue as ongoing podcast series

The people have spoken and LiSTNR has listened.With the limited series of Luke and Sassy Scott having proved a hit, LiSTNR has today announced the podcast will continue as an ongoing weekly title.Melbourne brothers Luke and Scott O’Halloran have already taken social media by storm, with more than 1 billon views of their video content… Read More
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US

Report: iHeartMedia To Launch True Crime 24/7 Network

Axios reports that iHeartMedia is planning to launch a 24/7 radio broadcast network dedicated to True Crime. The newsletter quotes the launch to iHeartMedia Chief Programming Officer Tom Poleman saying “iHeart is beginning to lean into the success of certain podcasts to build radio networks.” It is unconfirmed whether this means a streaming channel dedicated […] […]