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‘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.

Under the Taliban, radio stations promoting women’s voices make changes

4 November 2021 At least three radio broadcasters run or staffed by women have made changes to staff or programming out of concern that the Taliban may retaliate against them.

US Radio host gets 3 life prison terms for bilking listeners

3 November 2021 A Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars. William Neil “Doc” Gallagher also got a 30-year prison sentence from state District Judge Elizabeth Beach for his August guilty pleas. The sentences are to be served concurrently.

Kiss 107.1 Cincinnati Debuts JonJon & Friends In Afternoons

3 November 2021 iHeartMedia CHR “Kiss 107.1” WKFS Milford/Cincinnati has added Jon ‘JonJon’ Curl as host of “JonJon & Friends” in afternoons.

UK Commercial radio ratings up half million since lockdown, with ‘very positive outlook’

30 October 2021 Media buyers tell Campaign they're impressed by how well commercial radio ratings have held up since the Covid lockdown, in first Rajar report for 18 months.

Spotify Q3 Report on Monthly Active Users

30 October 2021 Total MAUs grew 19% Y/Y to 381 million in the quarter, up from 365 million last quarter and near the top end of our guidance range. We experienced double digit Y/Y growth in all regions with particular strength in Rest of World where performance was aided by the resumption of marketing activity in India along with above-plan growth in the Philippines and Indonesia. We also saw improved momentum across the 86 markets launched earlier this year, with outperformance led by South Korea, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

How many free and premium users are there on Spotify: Q3 latest stats

30 October 2021 Spotify reports their third quarter financial performance, showing them holding their place as the number one audio network in the world. As with previous quarters, Q3 2021 has seen growing users and paying subscribers on Spotify, with a monthly active user and subscriber year-over-year increase of 19% compared to Q3 2020. Monthly active users are the total number of Spotify Free and Premium users, while subscribers are Premium users. Spotify have 209 million active Free users and 172 million paying Premium users.

Latest figures reveal how pandemic shaped UK radio listening habits

29 October 2021 First figures since 2020 show boom in speech radio but public loses appetite for music breakfast shows.

Rajars: UK Breakfast radio shows lost listeners during pandemic

29 October 2021 Zoe Ball, Greg James, Roman Kemp, Chris Evans and the Today programme are among the shows to have fewer listeners than the last time ratings were measured.

Tributes flow for ABC radio legend Russell Woolf

27 October 2021 Much-loved Perth radio personality Russell ‘Rusty’ Woolf has passed away overnight at age 57.

Afghan journalists face threats and beatings despite Taliban promises of a free press

26 October 2021 Even before the Taliban took power, Afghan journalist Asma Amarkhil was receiving death threats over her radio programs focusing on women's issues and equality.

FM switchoff in the UK; and a nerdy look at AM transmission characteristics: James Cridland

26 October 2021 The UK’s government has published a look at the future of analogue radio. No FM switchoff until at least 2030, it says