AU & NZ

2TM & 92.9fm Tamworth again join forces for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For the third year in a row, the 2TM and 92.9fm teams are raising funds for Serendipity Tamworth by hosting a BRA-B-Q event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.To be held in Fitzroy Street Mall on Thursday 3rd October 2024, both 2TM and 92.9fm will alternate broadcasting live until 1pm.Activities for all ages will include a… Read More
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AU & NZ

New Hit Network roles for Jacob Brown & Matthew McDonald

The Hit Network has announced two significant additions to the on-air teams for HIT Central Queensland, HIT94.7 Emerald and HIT101.9 Fraser Coast.Jacob Brown (main photo) is stepping in as the new Workday announcer for HIT Central Queensland and HIT Emerald, while Matthew McDonald joins HIT Fraser Coast in the Workday shift.Brown has entertained audiences across… Read More
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AU & NZ

3AW’s Simon Owens to host new east coast show for Nine Radio

Melbourne AM radio favourite Simon Owens is to host a new east coast show on Nine Radio stations 3AW, 2GB and 4BC.After five years of presenting The Simon Owens Show on 3AW during the AFL off-season, the night time program is making way for a new format.Owens’ Brisbane/Sydney equivalent was Brent James, who hosted the… Read More
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AU & NZ

90 fabulous years of radio: Happy Birthday 5MU

They’re breaking out the birthday cake (and one heck of a lot of candles) today at South Australia’s second oldest radio station, as 5MU Murray Bridge turns 90 years old.It was on this day in 1934 that 5MU’s transmitters were switched on for the very first time.Pioneering radio engineer Frank Miller made this moment possible… Read More
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ASIA

India’s BIG FM announces AI-enabled platform

BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, announced the launch of its distinctive AI-driven initiative – BIG Dhun: a custom song generation platform.The interactive platform will enable users to input different prompts to generate a unique song in seconds. It invites listeners to share specific details reflecting their mood, preferred genre, language, gender, personal story or any chosen theme.BIG Dhun anticipates high user interactions, fostering a vibrant and active community.Abraham Thomas, CEO, BIG FM, said: “We’re leveraging AI to transform our content strategy, enhance engagement and set new benchmarks in consumer experience. It allows us to deliver real-time, data-driven content and interactions, ensuring that our offerings are always relevant, engaging and tailored to individual preferences. We have an impressive lineup of offerings in this space which we are sure to get all our stakeholders excited.”Sunil Kumaran, COO, BIG FM sao: “Through BIG World, our endeavour has always been to provide end-to-end solutions to all our stakeholders. With the introduction of AI, we were leveraging it as a tool to create personalised content and gain deeper consumer insights, but now we are applying it in a more analytical direction. In the age of digital media and entertainment, interactive campaigns that engage users creatively are at the forefront of innovations. Our new platform BIG Dhun aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to create a unique experience where users can generate personalized songs. It embodies the philosophy of innovation, connectivity and personalized engagement, underscoring our dedication to delivering a holistic experience.” […]