Australian radio is strong and growing: Bob Longwell
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Bob Longwell announced his retirement this week after 9 years as CEO of the Australian Radio Network. He has worked in radio for over 38 years. Before coming to Australia Longwell held radio industry management positions in markets including Michigan, Florida, Washington DC, and Honolulu. He speaks to radioinfo about his time in Australia leading ARN.
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Latest update: 02 Jul 2009
Lauren Duggan is the new announcer at Sun fm, Alice Springs, moving into the 10 - 2 timeslot from mid July. She is replacing Amy Collett who is off to sunny (?) Canada!
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