On The Dial: 2Day and Fox re-focus brands; David Day’s Rock of Ages; Hamish & Andy launch cash prize; SCA’s new regional management structure
2Day and Fox re-focus their brands
Late last week both 2Day FM and Fox FM transitioned away from using the “hit” line in their On-Air positioning.
Hit Network Group CD Dave Cameron told Radio Today: “'Hit' will always be in our on-air vernacular, being the backbone of our format, but we are putting more of a focus on our '2Day' and 'Fox' brands in those respective markets“.
All the On-air content now positions straight – “2Day FM” or “Fox FM”.
Dave also confirmed that the overall Today Hit Network brand has also changed: “The overall network becomes just the 'Hit' network, and there is no change to station branding for any of our other stations that have undergone a transformation recently.”
Following the launch of the first Hit brand, being hit107 in Adelaide in 2014; by the new year the remaining SCA stations launched with a dual position line. Using their heritage name and the hit line, all in one. It resulted it "hit1041 2Day FM", "hit101.9 Fox FM" etc. It didn’t take long before both B105 and 929 moved permanently to the hit name, becoming hit105 and hit929 but the flagship markets of Sydney and Melbourne straddled both lines.
David Day's Rock of Ages
On Tuesday October 13, a who’s who of the Adelaide and Australian Music Industry, Day’s mates, will band together on stage in an unforgettable night of music and mateship to say thank you and to help his family.
David Day's Rock of Ages will the see the The Angels, Glenn Shorrock performing with The Twilights for the second time in 12 years, Russell Morris, Brian Cadd, John Schumann, Swanee and The Masters Apprentices plus countless others, hit the stage at the Thebarton Theatre.
David “Daisy” Day sadly lost his battle in April this year. Daisy was the Godfather of Adelaide radio. dominating the Adelaide airwaves during the 70’s 80’s and 90’s on 5KA, SAFM and Triple M. He was also a champion of Aussie Rock with Daisy co-founding the SA Music Hall of Fame and starting the local chapter of Support Act.
“The commitment Daisy showed to those in the music industry in need over the last years of his life was remarkable. He’d literally go from the hospital to the event to help out and raise money for Support Act with Annette as always right by his side. Getting together and putting on this show for his family is the least we can do to repay his life’s dedication to Australian Music,” said Russell Morris.
Hamish & Andy launch cash prize
Hamish & Andy this arvo launched the largest ever cash prize offering in Australian radio history. One Trillion Dollars.
They have set the epic challenge for just two lucky people.
They will get to play Trillion Dollar Tennis.
The guts of it, they get one serve – each successful shot will be then worth $100.“If you don’t get the 10,000,000,000 shots back, then that’s your fault”, said Hamish.
SCA’s new regional management structure
SCA has announced a raft of changes for their Regional arm this afternoon. It sees five long standing execs taking on new leadership roles with the group, and one long term member departing.
Ashley Myatt will take on a new senior management role managing the NSW region based out of Newcastle.Rod Winner will step into the VIC / SA role, Sam Fotu will take on WA, and Craig Davies will continue to manage the TAS, Darwin and 7 Central regions.Tim Davenport moves into the newly formed role of Regional General Manager for QLD.
Steve Smith who been with the group for over 28 years was the GM for NX and KO FM Newcastle. His position has been made redundant and Smith will depart SCA.
Tina Arena back with smooth
Tina Arena, is returning to smooth fm to guest host her own show.
The singer, songwriter and producer will present a series of one hour shows from this Saturday with Arena saying: “Congratulations to everyone at smoothfm on the station’s success. It's an enjoyable experience listening to smooth and I can’t wait to host my own show again on the station!”
Having hosted her own shows earlier this year, Arena will return to play some of her favourite artists and songs.
Tina Arena will be heard from 4.00pm every Saturday from 5 September on Sydney’s smooth 95.3, Melbourne’s smooth 91.5 and nationally on DAB
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