AU & NZ

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have re-signed with ARN in a landmark deal that will see the powerhouse duo remain on air with the network until the end of 2034.The monumental agreement, announced by Kyle & Jackie O live on air this morning, also marks a new chapter for the The Kyle & Jackie… Read More
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Today marks the launch of BlakCast, showcasing and supporting podcasts which platform the stories of First Nations Peoples and people of colour.Partnering with ARN’s iHeart, BlakCast aims to strengthen cultural identity and contribute to a more inclusive Australia, by shining a light on emerging talent from Indigenous communities and other Australians from minority backgrounds. BlakCast… Read More
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ARN’s iHeart and Magellan AI have this week revealed the top 15 brands advertising on Australian podcasts for Q3 2023, with Amazon once again topping the list.The report, which uses Artificial Intelligence to analyse thousands of episodes from 400+ of Australia‘s most popular podcasts, determines the top brands advertising in this medium. Overall, Q3 spending… Read More
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‘Miracle’ is a term that gets bandied around a lot these days, but the Beaconsfield mine rescue back in 2006 would have to come pretty close.Clinton Maynard remembers that day better than most, because he was there. Covering the mine collapse for Sydney’s 2UE, Maynard (pictured above) spent a fortnight in Tasmania’s north east, basically… Read More
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You want the local shop to keep the percentage of bananas they are required to sell but pay more directly back to you. The local shop is not happy with this, and counteroffers that perhaps they’ll petition to get rid of the quota and buy your bananas less often or import them cheaper instead. Or sell only three fruits from now on, and no bananas. Or get rid of fruit from the supermarket altogether. This analogy is what is happening at present between the Australian music and radio industries.
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New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) will pair former KIIS 101.1 radio presenter Polly ‘PJ’ Harding and Kiwi television personality Matty McLean for a new Drive show on The Hits in 2024.Harding hosted ZM’s drive show with Jason Hawkins, before both moving to Melbourne to cohost the KIIS’s breakfast show until June 2021. McLean is… Read More
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