AU & NZ

ARN has confirmed it is still considering the acquisition of certain SCA radio assets – whilst SCA has expressed its frustration – a day after news that Anchorage Capital Partners was pulling out of the negotiations.Whilst Mother’s Day is usually reserved for family time and leisurely lunches, radio executives instead found themselves in hastily-convened meetings… Read More
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This week, the Hit Network’s Carrie Bickmore will head overseas to run a half-marathon at the Great Wall of China.Recently the Carrie & Tommy show launched a fundraiser called Doing It For Donna.After a 7-year battle with brain cancer, Donna Nottage, at just 38 years of age, passed away in March this year leaving behind… Read More
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Several sources have told Radio Today that Anchorage Capital Partners has pulled out of the plan with ARN Media to takeover Southern Cross Austereo,Last Thursday we were informed by the same sources that an All Staff meeting had been called at ARN HQ for that afternoon or for the following day (Friday) apparently to inform… Read More
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This week, Triple M Bendigo’s Cogho & Jules Breakfast show went head-to-head with Jamie & Leigh on Triple M’s The Riverina on the origins of the humble Chiko Roll.What began as a giant Chiko Roll displayed in a gallery moved quickly into parody song battles.Even Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan became involved. 
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This morning on Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren, Jase Hawkins paid tribute to his late mum ahead of Mother’s Day.This Sunday will be Jase’s first Mother’s Day without his mum.He said “This is probably something that’s actually only finally hit me, which I really should have realised. Now that I’ve grown up, finally become an… Read More
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Spotify Australia has released its local report into music streaming for the second year running.Loud & Clear offers fresh insight for artists, the industry and fans worldwide into what Spotify is seeing in its data and beyond.Who is generating money? How much are they making? And how has that changed over the years?The stats reflect… Read More
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