AU & NZ

After almost ten years at the helm of Geelong’s 93.9 Bay FM and K rock – and 3 decades in radio – Andy Mathers is calling it a day.Mathers informed staff yesterday that Friday January 20th, 2023 will be his last day as General Manager at Geelong Broadcasters.Mathers started his radio journey as a nineteen… Read More
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On the Hit Network’s national Summer Drive show, radio duo Jimmy & Nath are embarking on a road trip this week to ‘Save the Wave.’Jimmy Smith and Nath Roye are determined to know if drivers are still using the courtesy wave (aka – the thank you wave) on the road, so in true Jimmy &… Read More
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Just in case you were wondering, it takes approximately 140 litres of paint to re-colour the walls of an entire radio station.With presenters, board members, receptionists and their partners all having rolled up their sleeves, the transformation of 5tcbFM in Bordertown, South Australia is a true celebration of community spirit.The local community station was desperately… Read More
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“I’ve lived a life full of adventure. Always creating something from nothing.”Brooke Sheehan – Workday Announcer at Ballarat’s Power FM – has packed a lot into her radio journey.Victoria’s Central Highlands region is a far cry from the sunny northern tropics of Darwin, where she grew up.Brooke tells Radio Today “You could say I lived… Read More
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Movements, movements, movements. It’s that time of year. The industry has shuffled in preparation for the next lap around the sun, and we have organised a one stop list to find all movements for the start of 2023.SCA: Victoria Young will start the new role of Melbourne’s Head of Sales. Previously SCA’s Head of Agency Sales. Stephanie… Read More
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Commercial Radio and Audio have released data today, showing that metropolitan commercial radio stations remained level in November. Revenue totalled $69.4 million, down 1% compared to $70.3m a year ago, but finished above pre-Covid levels.Results were mixed across the cities, with Melbourne up 2.4% year on year but Sydney down 4%. Brisbane declined by 4.4% and Perth by… Read More
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