AU & NZ

Fostering belonging & connection: SBS Audio shares Australian national anthem in over 60 languages

Ever wondered what “girt by sea” means, especially if your first language isn’t English? SBS Audio has launched a landmark initiative, making ‘Advance Australia Fair’ and the Citizenship Pledge accessible to millions of new Australians to help foster a greater sense of connection, pride and belonging. Ahead of Australian Citizenship Day, SBS is presenting the… Read More
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AU & NZ

The Mitch Churi Chat Show has officially landed

For Mitch Churi, it’s the culmination of a dream – and something he says commercial radio networks could and should be doing. After a few months away from the studio, the former KIIS and Nova host is back behind the mic, with the first episode of The Mitch Churi Chat Show having officially landed this week…. Read More
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AU & NZ

Driving radio audience growth: GRÄETZ Media Group launches new division

GRÄETZ Media Group has launched a new division, created to help radio stations drive audience growth and increase revenue through four innovative products. Changing listener behaviour and declining revenue have brought about major challenges for radio stations fighting to keep up. GRÄETZ Media Group’s new division – The Äudience Company – is designed to provide… Read More
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AU & NZ

24 years on: How radio news has changed since 9/11

In 2001, landline phones were (still) a thing. So were answering machines. Cutting edge indeed. It was through these devices that – on this day 24 years ago – I first learned of a horrific situation unfolding in New York. Roused from a deep sleep by a warbling message from a radio newsroom colleague, I… Read More
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US

Mason’s Observations on “SWAG II”, “Tears”, “Jealous Type” & “Man I Need”

Justin Bieber – “SWAG II”: Another surprise release, astonishingly better than the preceding album from July 11. With an additional 23 tracks, almost all of which were better than every song on the first “SWAG”, there are a few major potential hits which would be great follow ups to “DAISIES” (#5 on Top 40/#19 on Spotify) and the now-trending “YUKON” (#42 on Top 40/#47 on Spotify). Check out tracks “SPEED DEMON” (my personal favorite) “EYE CANDY”, “I THINK YOU’RE SPECIAL” and “LOVE SONG”, likely the next single based off the fact it was the first track on New Music Friday last week. It’s also the most streamed of them all so far. […]