AU & NZ

At 8pm on November 23, 1923, also a Thursday, public radio stations 2SB (the SB standing for Sydney Broadcasters Limited) pushed a button for the first time and commenced with some orchestral music.
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Birthday celebrations (and one heck of a lot of candles) are in order today, as commercial radio in Australia turns 100.It’s a day to reflect on how far we’ve come as an industry, and consider what lies ahead. Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) today pays tribute to all those in the industry, past and present,… Read More
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After six weeks of fundraising, Melbourne community station SYN FM has announced the success of its ‘Keep SYN Alive’ fundraiser campaign.Donations from the community helped raise more than $60,000, securing SYN’s financial position into 2024. General Manager Ruby Smith says “I’d like to thank everyone who made a contribution over the course of this fundraiser…. Read More
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SEN says its Whateley program has solidified its popularity amongst digital audiences, with the recent Australian Podcast Ranker revealing it is the most downloaded and consumed podcast among morning radio shows nationwide.“No morning radio show has achieved as many podcast downloads throughout 2023. This includes a total of 5,832,684 downloads, more than double the next… Read More
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SCA has announced that Bryce Crosswell has been appointed as Head of Digital Sales – Melbourne.Crosswell – who was a finalist in Radio Today’s Podcast Executive of the Year – joins SCA from Acast, where he was Group Business Director – Victoria. At SCA, Crosswell will be responsible for providing overall strategic direction and leadership… Read More
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ARN has today announced it has renewed the contract for Gold 104.3 Breakfast show host Christian O’Connell until 2029 and beyond.Signing for a further five years, ARN says it is thrilled to be continuing the longstanding partnership with Christian, alongside Jack Post and Patrina Jones, who together not only form Melbourne‘s #1FM Breakfast Show but… Read More
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