On The Dial: Sophie Monk joins K&J; Gold 104.3’s new show; One provider for regional surveys; Interview: Andy Lee
Sophie Monk joins K&J
Sophie Monk looks to feature more on the Kyle & Jackie O Show on KIIS 106.5. She appeared a while back in her first Double Dare video, her latest sees Sophie being again directed by Jackie O.
ARN’s National Content Director Duncan Campbell said “this is the second Double Dare The Kyle & Jackie O Show has done with Sophie, and Kyle and Jackie have plenty more fun segments planned with Sophie over the coming months”.
Gold 104.3’s new show: This Week In Music
Gold 104.3 launched their new music show this Sunday morning, This Week In Music. Hosted by Gavin Miller, it will cover the week’s music news and events, celebrate birthdays, remember the deaths, celebrate anniversaries as well as the music.
Gold 104.3 CD Sam Thompson said: "Much like the GOLD104.3 audience, Gavin is a huge fan of the music we play. 'This Week In Music' is the perfect way to use Gavin's music knowledge to celebrate these songs and artists."
One provider for regional surveys
CRA is moving down a path of having one survey provider for Metro markets being GfK and from 2016, a single provider for all regional markets.
CRA have called for tenders for a single radio survey provider from 2016 and they are also seeking interest from software providers to create a Gold Standard, to take regional radio surveys into the next phase of development.
The regional research tender will cover all markets outside the GfK contract markets of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and the major regional cites of the Gold Coast, Canberra and Newcastle. The winning survey tender will be the new CRA Regional Radio Audience Measurement provider.
“Currently one of four approved regional ratings survey providers can undertake audience measurement surveys in conjunction with other commercial and public broadcasters in their licence area. The introduction of one official provider following the tender will maintain consistency across markets,”said Joan Warner, chief executive officer, Commercial Radio Australia.
The Surgery is Open: This is Kent Small
Kent Smallzy Small, is the guy behind Nova Entertainment’s Smallzy's Surgery. The last survey again had the show number 1 nationwide in every capital city. We talk about his career, what happened when he was fired, who have been his mentors, what goes into the show, especially when on the road overseas and is there life after the Surgery?
This is Andy Lee
Hamish & Andy made their official return to drive last week, though they secretly started last week. We caught up with Andy Lee for a wrap. How do they keep themselves relevant now a few years on since they first took on drive?How do they prep for the show and is being number one Hamish & Andy’s focus? Is there pressure? “How could there be, when you are placed in a situation where you get to chat to your best mate every afternoon, have stupid ideas … and have enough money to actually get to realise them?” And is TV still on their radar?
JOBS
Nova Entertainment are looking for a Junior Creative Writer based in Melbourne.
Northern Territory Broadcasters has a vacancy for a Program and Content Director
ARN has a vacancy for a Senior Producer with Hughesy and Kate.
105.1 Life FM Bendigo has a vacancy for a General Manager.
Fairfax Media has a vacancy for an Audience Insights and Consumer Research Manager.
SCA in Perth are looking for a Senior Creative Writer.
Nova 93.7 in Perth has a role available for a Breakfast Newsreader.
West Coast Radio in Mandurah is looking for a Journalist for 6MM and Coast FM.
Chilli 90.1 FM has a vacancy for a Breakfast Personality
Power FM Bega has a vacancy for a Breakfast Anchor and Music Director.
LA FM and Chilli FM have a vacancy for a Program Director.