AU & NZ

Good, clean fun. The radio revival of celebrity lookalike contests

Secret Sound. Beat the Bomb. The best and most successful radio competitions are often the simplest ones.Perhaps that’s why celebrity lookalike contests are having a radio revival. It’s good, clean fun, with enough substance to keep us interested. Low stakes, low rent and low risk.Last week, KIIS duo Kyle & Jackie O held a lookalike… Read More
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AU & NZ

ROAR talent: Where radio empowers dreams

It started with an idea. A radio program to showcase the achievements of young people living with disabilities.A program which provides living proof that – no matter what obstacles we might face in life – nothing is impossible.Three and a half years on, CoastFM 963 has certainly nailed the brief with ROAR! Youth Disability Radio,… Read More
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AU & NZ

Cheryl Northey the new Managing Director of 2SER

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Macquarie University have announced that Cheryl Northey is the new Managing Director of their jointly owned community radio station…
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AU & NZ

Surveys, movements … and catching up with Ugly Phil!

We’re still catching our breath after another whopper of a week in radio.In this ep, Jen’s details industry movements, changes and survey results for Newcastle and Cairns, plus Steve Ahern catches up with Ugly Phil!Our Aircheck National Radio Airplay Chart Song of the Week is by Dean Lewis, and the KIIS stations have been giving… Read More
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AU & NZ

“I can tell you this is my decision.” Triple M’s Cliff Reeve signs off

After an incredible career spanning 49 years, legendary WA broadcaster Cliff Reeve has confirmed he is retiring from radio.Reeve made the announcement to listeners this week on his Triple M program The Drive Home with Cliff, clarifying a few points along the way.“Some of you may have already read some things online in the press… Read More
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