On The Dial: ACMA under review; Interview: Angus O’Loughlin and Ash London; SBS Radio: 40 Years; Hamish & Andy’s Return
Hughesy & Kate into Perth along with Kyle & Jackie O
Hughesy & Kate will make their debut on 96fm for the drive home from June 22.
With ARN acquiring 96fm from Fairfax earlier this year, the move sees Hughesy & Kate on every KIIS network station across the country as they gun to be the number one brand in the 25-54 market.
“I am very pleased that our audiences in Perth will now be able to drive home with the much-loved Hughesy & Kate, one of radio’s all-time great partnerships who have established themselves as the country’s most popular Drive show”, said Duncan CampbellARN Group Content Director.
“In addition, including the Kyle & Jackie O Hour as part of our line-up is a key part of our strategy in delivering great shows, the best on-air talent and compelling content for our listeners.”
ACMA under review
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is under review by the Government.
With AMCA being around since 2005, the communications landscape has changed dramatically and the review is aimed at ensuring that the regulator is able to deal with the challenges arising from the rapid changes in the sector.
ACMA, doesn’t just cover radio regulations but all broadcasting, internet, communications and telecommunications.
Through the Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, the Government says it “considers it timely to review ACMA to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose for both the contemporary and future communications regulatory environment.”
This is Angus O'Loughlin and Ash London
Angus O'Loughlin and Ash London have been doing the Shazam Top 20 around Australia for around 7 months. We caught up with them to talk about a heap of stuff.
Who was it who told Angus “It’s not good … change it” when he first started out in the business, and then who was instrumental in his career and didn’t give it up on him? Did Ash even know who Craig Bruce was?
We talk about the prep that goes into the show each and every day and if the whole Shazam thing is legit or just the normal approach to countdowns?
And what does Ash do when Angus and Smallzy thrash it out again on Twitter?
SBS Radio: 40 Years!
For the month of June SBS is celebrating the 40th anniversary of SBS Radio, and 40 years as the voice of multicultural Australia.
Established in June 1975 SBS Radio has grown and developed into the world’s largest multicultural media organisation with 74 language programs and four music channels producing over 265 hours of original, Australian focused news and information every week.
SBS Director of Audio Language Content – Radio, Mandi Wicks said: “Radio is at the heart of SBS, and is the foundation from which we have grown into a modern, multi-platform network. Just two years on from the launch of our new radio schedule and new language programs, we are now delivering news and information to a larger and more diverse community and across more platforms, than at any other point in our history.”
Hamish & Andy’s Return: See the TVC
Southern Cross Austereo is ramping up their marketing for the return of Hamish & Andy. From Sunday they kick start their multi-platform campaign on TV, transit, digital, online and social. You can see their Sydney TVC below.
When we spoke to SCA Head of Content Craig Bruce, we asked how hard they we going to push, Craig said: “Very hard, across all platforms. The thing for us is we don’t have to explain the show to anyone, they already know who Hamish & Andy are. They know what they are going to get with the show. We just have to tell people where to find them.”
Steve Blanda is back!
Steve Blanda, one of the industry’s most respected news readers and winner of a record 18 ACRAs is joining smoothfm’s news team.
“I’ve loved smoothfm since its inception, so it’s great to be part of the family”, said Steve.
Steve has over 40 years in radio including 15 years on 2WS and 17 years on 2UE until he was voluntarily made redundant with the merging of the Fairfax and Macquarie Radio Networks. He joins Nova Entertainment from this Monday.
Matt De Groot, NOVA Entertainment’s National Newsroom Manager said, “Ever since Steve finished on 2UE, everyone had been wondering where he would end up. It’s a major credit to smoothfm that Steve has chosen the station his next step in a highly decorated career. smoothfm’s news line-up is now the standard bearer for the industry with four of the most respected newsreaders in the business – Ron Wilson, Glenn Daniel, Jennifer Hansen and now Steve.”
JOBS
Macquarie Radio Network has a vacancy for a Promotions Manager based in Sydney.
Authentic Entertainment is looking to appoint a Senior National Project Manager for their new division 'The Authentic Creative Lab'.
Macquarie Radio Network has a vacancy for a News Director for 4BC Brisbane.
ARN has a vacancy for an Account Director based in Melbourne
Macquarie Radio Network has a vacancy for a Digital Campaign Solution Manager based in Sydney or Melbourne.
The Capital Radio Network is looking for a Production Manager / Announcer in Goulburn
Rait FM Papua New Guinea has a vacancy for an Operations Manager / Program Director.
Star 104.5 Central Coast are looking for a Music Director / Announcer
Fresh 92.7 Adelaide are looking for a Drive Announcer
3BA FM in Ballarat are looking for a Morning Personality with a journalistic background to host 'Ballarat Today'.
3BA FM in Ballarat have a vacancy for a Drive Personality / Promotions Coordinator
C91.3 FM Campbelltown has a vacancy for a Sales Executive.
Light FM Melbourne has a vacancy for a Business Development Executive.
Nova Entertainment has a vacancy for a Sales Account Manager based in Sydney.
River 949 FM in Ipswich has a role available for an Account Manager.
Universal Music has a vacancy for a National Artist Relations Manager.
Grant Broadcasters are looking for a 'Talk & Information Personality' based in Launceston
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