The Super Radio Network set to be sold

30 March 2026 It is, unfortunately, true that the Super Radio Network (SRN) is looking for a buyer or buyers. Less than two years since the death of...

Super Radio Network appoints Graham Mott as its new CEO

27 March 2026 Super Radio Network (SRN) has today announced the appointment of Graham Mott as its new Chief Executive Officer. It follows the recent resignation of his predecessor Rhys Holleran. Mott is a well-known and respected radio leader, bringing years of experience in the commercial radio sector. He also knows the network well, having recently been involved… Read More

Mike Byrne and Peter Schmidt join Super Radio Network

29 January 2026 Since midway through 2025, when then joint Managing Directors of the Super Radio Network (SRN) George Caralis and Despina Priala decided to step back to...

Rhys Holleran appointed CEO of the Super Radio Network

29 October 2025 Super Radio Network (SRN) have appointed Rhys Holleran as the network's inaugural Chief Executive Officer. Rhys was CEO of what is now SCA for 18...

Super Radio Network appoints Gavin Flanagan as Group Sales Manager

30 September 2025 Gavin Flanagan has been appointed Group Sales Manager of the Super Radio Network Group (SRN). Flanagan has been in radio for almost 27 years, having started as a young announcer in Karratha, moving to Alice Springs and then Tamworth, where he became General Manager under the late Bill Caralis in 2006. After a 3-year stint… Read More

Joan Warner appointed Board of Directors Chair for the Super Radio Network

11 August 2025 Super Radio Network (SRN) have announced today the appointment of Joan Warner (pictured at the 2016 National Radio Conference), as Chair of the Board of...

With his feet now firmly under the CRA CEO’s desk, Ford Ennals chats with Peter Saxon

17 May 2022 It’s barely been a month since Joan Warner was farewelled at a lavish function at Darling Harbour after 20 years at the helm of Commercial...

CRA CEO Ford Ennals looks to the future

14 April 2022 Ford Ennals has now established himself in the new role as CEO of Commercial Radio Australia, replacing Joan Warner as she hangs up the gloves after close to 20 years. ...

Podcast Ranker agreement locked in with Triton Digital for next 3 years

5 April 2022 Commercial Radio Australia has signed a three-year agreement with Triton Digital to continue publication of the Australian Podcast Ranker through to March 2024. The partnership...

Xtra Insights regional survey contract extended for 2 more years

15 March 2022 Reuional Radio surveys will be conducted in 27 markets across Australia this year, with the first results for Karratha released later today. Commercial Radio Australia...

CRA reveals new CEO to replace JOAN WARNER

13 March 2022 It's been almost 6 months since Joan Warner announced she would step down from the post she'd held for almost 20 years as CEO of...

CRA says stronger actions may be required for Google and Facebook content deals

28 February 2022 Commercial Radio Australia says the Federal Government’s review into the operation of the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code would be an opportunity...

GfK summer listening study shows high levels of radio consumption over COVID-impacted holiday period

21 February 2022 Nearly nine in 10 radio listeners consumed as much or more radio over summer as they do during the rest of the year, as surging...

Commercial radio revenue is up by 4.7% in January

16 February 2022 Commercial radio ad revenue saw a positive start to the year with revenue up 4.7% in January compared to January 2021, according to data released...

Commercial radio listening hits a record high

3 February 2022 Commercial radio performed strongly in another year impacted by COVID, with weekly audiences up by 1.3% to a record 11.2 million listeners in the five metropolitan...

Commercial radio revenue was up by 10% in Q4

20 January 2022 Advertising revenue for metropolitan commercial radio stations increased 10.0% in the December quarter, totalling $185.397 million. This is up 10.0% from the $168.525 million recorded...

Deloitte Digital wins Round 4 of the Siren Awards

19 January 2022 It was music to the ears of the Siren Award judges as a new twist on the traditional sea shanty and a modern-day love song...

No changes at the top of the rankings, but a new website for the Australian Podcast Ranker

15 December 2021 A new website for the Australian Podcast Ranker goes live today and the new easy-to-use site features more information on individual podcasts including show descriptions,...

Commercial radio ad revenue is up 14.2% for November YOY

13 December 2021 Commercial radio ad revenue recorded positive growth in the month of November with revenue up 14.2% compared to November 2020, according to data released by...

CRA calls for an urgent review into election blackout rules

6 December 2021 The commercial radio industry has called for an urgent review of the media blackout rules before the next federal election, arguing the current system is...

End of lockdowns, holidays, road trips will influence summer media habits

25 November 2021 GfK’s fifth annual nationwide 2022 summer listening survey coming up in January 2022 will examine the radio and media consumption habits of Australians this summer...

Commercial radio ad revenue is up by 6.1% in October

16 November 2021 Commercial radio ad revenue remained in positive territory in the month of October with revenue up 6.1% compared to October 2020, according to data released...

CRA confirmed to negotiate with Facebook and Google for news content payments

29 October 2021 Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) can collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google over payment for their member stations’ news content featured on the platforms following an...

Metro ad revenue climbs 12.7% YOY in September: Milton Data

21 October 2021 Advertising revenue for metropolitan commercial radio stations reached $53.149 million in September, reflecting a year on year rise of 12.7%, according to data compiled by...

ACCC finds that Google’s dominance in ad tech supply chain harms businesses and consumers

29 September 2021 An ACCC inquiry into the ad tech sector has identified significant competition concerns and likely harms to publishers, advertisers and, ultimately, consumers. The report concludes...

VW expands DAB+ across the 2022 range

28 September 2021 Commercial Radio Australia has welcomed news that Volkswagen Australia has added DAB+ digital radio across most of its model year 2022 vehicle range, including its...

Australian Commercial Radio Awards to go ahead in February

24 September 2021 The ACRAs will be held as a live event on Sunday, February 13, 2022 with CRA chief executive officer Joan Warner saying that holding the...

Joan Warner will stand down as CRA CEO in 2022

23 September 2021 Commercial Radio Australia chief executive officer Joan Warner has advised the CRA Board that she intends to step down early next year. The search for...

Ad revenue grows by 16.8% for the five major metro markets: Milton Data

20 September 2021 Commercial radio ad revenue continued to grow in the month of August despite ongoing lockdown restrictions, with revenue up 16.8% compared to August 2020, according...

Survey 6 results delayed by one week due to COVID

16 September 2021 Commercial Radio Australia has announced today that the release of the sixth metropolitan radio survey of the year will be delayed by one week to...