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Jimmy Bartel radio career; 3AW’s breakfast program

22 November 2021 Jimmy Bartel is set to broaden his radio repertoire with a gig on the highest rating radio program in the country.

Radio in NZ 100 not out – but what is its future?

22 November 2021 Radio in New Zealand marked its centenary this week with tributes to its staying power in the past and confident claims that it's here to stay in the digital age.

Federal MPs upset at decision to end weekday shows broadcast by ABC Goulburn Murray

20 November 2021 (Subscription required) Cuts to ABC Albury Wodonga programs will be raised with David Anderson.

Mick Molloy buys a pub: ‘It’s like letting mice run the cheese factory’

20 November 2021 (Subscription required) After leaving SCA, broadcaster and comedian Mick Molloy has turned his love of beer into a business venture, as the newest owner of a historic Brunswick pub.

More than Joe Rogan: Inside Spotify’s audio revolution

20 November 2021 With 3.2 million podcasts on its platform and more monthly active users than Apple, Spotify is the new heavy in podcasting. It’s just getting started.

ABC Victoria to cut locally produced regional radio content by two hours a day

19 November 2021 The ABC will axe two hours of daily locally produced radio content from its network of regional Victorian stations next year under a shake-up it says will create more “dynamic” programming and boost its digital and on-demand services.

Ash London reveals why she left her radio career behind

17 November 2021 Former Hit Network presenter Ash London has spoken candidly about why she left the radio industry.

‘Desecrated’ Snowman is axed by BBC: Bosses cancel plan for radio remake of Christmas classic

17 November 2021 The BBC has axed a radio remake of The Snowman after the original composer for the famous Christmas film lambasted the broadcaster’s ‘desecration’ of his work.

Radio is a hit for car drivers: James Cridland

16 November 2021 80% say “radio provides a better listening experience in the car than other types of audio sources”, and 89% of people want a radio in their car (although 85% want Bluetooth).

JobKeeper: Half a billion reasons why the media industry owes Scott Morrison.

15 November 2021 Southern Cross Austereo dug deepest into public coffers during Covid

Taking the arrows: Gaven Morris leaves the job of ABC news director after six of the broadcaster’s most controversial years

15 November 2021 There is surely no more thankless job in journalism than news director of the national broadcaster. You’re the target of predictable slings and arrows from government and the subjects of the ABC’s journalism.

‘Political interference designed to intimidate’: ABC’s Ita Buttrose lashes government inquiry

14 November 2021 “Once again, an elected representative has chosen to threaten the ABC’s independence."

Something to tell us? Kyle Sandilands tells co-host Jackie O’ Henderson that he’s going to be a ‘great dad’ after confirming he was trying for baby with girlfriend Tegan Kynaston

13 November 2021 Radio host Kyle Sandilands has hinted that he is heading into fatherhood.

BBC’s new home for radio, music and podcasts

12 November 2021 BBC Sounds was launched in late 2018 as the new home for radio, music and podcasts at the BBC, giving listeners a personal, relevant experience and offering them more control and flexibility.

Nova continues stellar run at top of Perth radio ratings

12 November 2021 Perth’s battle of the breakfast radio timeslot has continued to see airwaves once dominated by ABC talkback replaced by Nova mainstays Nathan, Nat and Shaun.

Mix takes a big hit, Ali holds breakfast

12 November 2021 Adelaide’s year of volatile radio ratings has continued, with the latest survey showing a big fall for perennial leader Mix 102.3 and some relief for FIVEaa which has bounced back after a slide.

ABC Radio Melbourne’s remarkable ratings surge may be over

12 November 2021 ABC Radio Melbourne’s remarkable resurgence in 2021 appears to have hit its limit, with audience share down across every time slot in the latest GFK survey results.

2GB’s Ben Fordham extends lead in Sydney radio ratings

12 November 2021 After enduring a shock mid-year slump, 2GB host Ben Fordham appears to have steadied his breakfast ship. The AM broadcaster again extended his morning lead in Sydney’s latest radio ratings to score his best result to date.

Lawrence Mooney to be ‘AXED’ and lose his $2m contract at Triple M after falling out with Jess Eva

10 November 2021 Well-placed sources told Daily Mail Australia the Sydney-based comedian is set to lose his $2million contract 'imminently' - a week after he was mysteriously pulled from the air.

Getting to know your listeners and the audio market

10 November 2021 For the radio sector, and for its audio competitors, there are two releases of information that will definitely help shape current and future projects. The first is the release of the government and industry’s Digital radio and audio review.

ABC Radio Melbourne’s remarkable ratings surge may be over

9 November 2021 The biggest decline was in evenings, where David Astle’s show shed 1.8 points to finish with an 11.3 per cent share of audience. That still left it as the second-most-listened-to show in that slot, behind 3AW’s money show with Brooke Corte at 7pm and Denis Walter from 8pm (the survey is broken down by blocks of time rather than specific shows).

Radio host Wippa reveals wife Lisa banned him from Bunnings after he makes fours visits in one weekend

9 November 2021 Speaking on his Nova's Fitzy & Wippa breakfast program this morning, the radio star told co-host Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald that his fed-up wife put her foot down after he visited the hardware store four times in one weekend.

Gambling firms among heaviest radio advertisers during school run

9 November 2021 Gambling companies are among the heaviest advertisers on radio during “school run” hours when millions of children are in the car, according to research that prompted warnings about their exposure to promotions for the national lottery, online casinos and sports betting.

Jones Sky Fall

9 November 2021 Alan Jones departs Sky News. Will this be the end of his’ media career?

Former deputy premier John Barilaro settles defamation suit against YouTube comedian

6 November 2021 No damages will be paid to Mr Barilaro but Mr Shanks has agreed to edit two social media videos to remove content that Mr Barilaro claimed was "offensive". "Mr Shanks understands that Mr Barilaro has been hurt and apologises to him for that hurt."

Build Back Better Act Includes Tax Credit For Employing Local News Journalists, Incentive For Producing Sound Recordings

6 November 2021 The latest version of the Build Back Better Act, one of the centerpieces of President Joe Biden’s economic and social agenda, includes a tax credit for local outlets for employing journalists. Lawmakers in the House and the Senate have introduced bills to try to boost struggling local newspapers and broadcast outlets.

Alexa Won’t Read Your Emails Anymore

6 November 2021 Amazon is disconnecting Alexa from email accounts and ending the voice assistant’s ability to read emails out loud, according to a note sent to Alexa users. The feature will shutter next week... The company didn’t give a reason for the retraction, which stands out amidst a deluge of new Alexa options and abilities. It may have been a matter of resources for a feature that isn’t used much, or perhaps it raised privacy questions the company didn’t want to be an issue.

iHeartMedia Inc. USA Reports Results for 2021 Third Quarter

6 November 2021 Q3 Revenue of $928 million up 25% YoY; exceeding prior guidance of up approximately 20%

Radio is like a trusted friend, it’s always there when you need it

5 November 2021 Radio is one of the most intimate forms of media, intimate because it is the most closely aligned with people’s lives, and the death of broadcaster Russell Woolf last week certainly demonstrated that.

DAB receiver sales motor past 100 million

4 November 2021 Global DAB receiver sales have broken through the key 100 million milestone this year – reaching a cumulative figure of 110 million units, including both consumer and automotive receivers.