AU & NZ

Ford Ennals is excited about the possibilities that lie ahead in his new role as CEO of Commercial Radio Australia.“I’m incredibly honoured. My Australian mum would have been proud,” he says.“I look forward to getting out and about and meeting many of you in the coming weeks.”Ennals – who has spent the last 10 years… Read More
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Leading independent podcast company Acast has appointed Simon Baggs as Senior Creator Network Development Manager for Australia and New Zealand.Baggs will further grow Acast’s Creator Network locally, attracting new names to the medium and working closely with local podcasters of all sizes to help them  find their audience, build their shows and make money from… Read More
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 “I don’t think our audience is tuning in for prizes. I think they enjoy the opportunity to win, but that’s not their core reason for listening.”Nine Radio’s Head of Content Greg Byrnes talks to Radio Today about prize promotions, phone-in competitions – and whether they’re worthwhile.As far as he’s concerned, if there’s some fun to… Read More
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SBS has launched its first ever Auslan video podcast series.Our Deaf Ways explores and celebrates everyday life as a deaf person. The series is produced in partnership with Deaf Australia.Episode one is available in Auslan – with English voiceover and subtitles – on the SBS website, SBS Australia YouTube channel, Deaf Australia’s Vimeo, Apple Podcasts… Read More
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SCA says the latest Australian Podcast Ranker results show podcast audiences are consuming more content across a variety of genres.The Hamish & Andy podcast on LiSTNR topped the Australian Podcast Ranker as the LISTNR Podcast network achieved a new record in monthly listeners.LiSTNR podcasts including It’s a Lot with Abbie Chatfield, The Howie Games, Rush… Read More
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Daniel ‘Smithy’ Smith has been appointed SCA North Queensland Content Director, covering the Cairns, Townsville and Mackay markets.That includes Hit Queensland’s Cliffo and Gabi, Triple M’s Breakfast with Tammy Barker & Bodge in Cairns, Townsville’s Pricey for Breakfast and Mackay’s Jay and Dave.SCA Head of Content Regional, Blair Woodcock says it’s great to have Smithy… Read More
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