On The Dial: November 5, 2013
NEWS
Survey 7: Nova 100 & Hughesy and Kate #1 FM
The results from the 7th metro survey of 2013 have been released.
The two big stories come from the 2 largest markets. In Sydney, Kyle & Jackie O have increased their lead over their FM rivals while in Melbourne, Nova 100 are now the #1 FM station in the market along with their breakfast team, Hughesy & Kate.
Also celebrating were Perth’s Mix 94.5 who returned to the #1 spot after the finale of The Bunch, and Mix 102.3 in Adelaide who registered their 10th #1 survey in a row and their 30th #1 FM in a row.
See all the results and full analysis here.
All three Group PDs on the Kyle & Jackie O Mix move
While talking to all 3 group PD’s about their individual survey 7 results, we also asked them to comment on the potential Kyle & Jackie O move to Mix 106.5. First, the official word from ARN programming boss, Duncan Campbell: “Talks have commenced but nothing has been agreed. They only announced that they were leaving on Friday and we’re sitting here on Monday so that’s the status as it stands at the moment.”
dmg’s Group PD Paul Jackson said: “If the rumours are true and Kyle and Jackie O were to go to Mix, that strikes me as a very strange decision. Mix to me is a conservative station playing a very different game from where 2Day FM is at so it doesn’t naturally translate that the audience just follows you.”
SCA’s Head of Content Craig Bruce told us: “I’m pretty close to the real story, as opposed to the other versions that I read in newspapers and on blogs. My position on it at the moment would be it’s incredibly unlikely. Firstly, they would have to change format, they’d have to rebrand, and they’d have to go and look at their client list. That’s not to say that it won’t happen but I just don’t get that sense that it’s as close as people are thinking it is.” READ MORE
The real Kyle & Jackie O story
Former Austereo CEO Brad March reveals what happened with Kyle & Jackie O and what will happen next. READ MORE
Craig Bruce: ’nothing lasts forever’
Hot off the back of the announcement that Kyle & Jackie O were finishing up at 2Day FM after 13 years together, I caught a few minutes with SCA’s Head of Content, Craig Bruce, who said: “Things come to an end. Nothing lasts forever, my job is to make sure when these moments come along we are as ready as we can be and we are.
“We’re finishing up with one of the most exhilarating FM breakfast show in Australian radio history. We know exactly what we’re about to face next year but every single one of us is excited about the new year. We’ll have 3 new shows in our biggest markets, Melbourne and Sydney breakfast and likely a change on national drive.” READ MORE
Kyle: the raw interview
Last year, Radio Today’s Scott Muller had a lengthy chat with Kyle Sandilands.
After the news that Kyle & Jackie O will be finishing up after more than a decade with SCA, we thought we’d relive the chat.
Kyle goes into depth about:
- his rise from regional stations to Sydney breakfast and stardom
- the fictional character his show is based on
- the controversies, and his thoughts on the press
- the circumstance of his last ever air-check with a Program Director
- the advice he’d give himself (and anyone else in radio still in their 20s) if he could go back in time
- the industry legend he mistook for the paparazzi!
- and much more.
Fairfax Radio sign five-year deal for cricket
Cricket Australia have announced the signing of a five-year radio-rights agreement with Fairfax Radio Network.
2UE, 3AW, 6PR and 4BC will broadcast the Commonwealth Bank Boxing Day and Sydney Tests, the Carlton Mid One Day International Series, the KFC T20INTL series, and the KFC BBL.
As part of the radio rights agreement, home Test, one-day international and T20 internationals will air across the network, while most KFC BBL matches will be aired to the markets of the teams taking part in each match as well as nationally via DAB+.
Fairfax Radio Network will look to work with regional radio stations and with Adelaide (most likely Fiveaa) to provide further coverage. READ MORE
RADIO TODAY – MOVES
Mix 94.5 have appointed Erica Hodge as their new Content Director.
4BC Brisbane have appointed Patrick Condren as the new Morning Presenter for 2014, replacing Greg Cary.
2CC drive jock Mike Welsh has resigned due to an issue with management.
666 ABC breakfast host Ross Solly has announced his departure.
Robert Iannazzo, Agency Sales Director at ARN Melbourne, is leaving and will move back to SA for personal reasons.
Carlos Correa, Direct Sales Director at ARN Melbourne, is leaving to be a Partner at RCJ Advertising.
Matt White is the new NXFM / KOFM Content Director for SCA in Newcastle.
Biggzy, from Mix 106.3 Canberra’s breakfast show of Rod & Biggzy, has announced she is leaving.
Fiveaa Adelaide breakfast announcer Keith Conlon is retiring after 13 years on the station.
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O will not return to 2Day FM as the Kyle and Jackie O Show in 2014.
Chantalle Taylor (nee Stretton), 2Day FM’s Head of Tactics, has resigned from SCA.
After 6 years on the station, Basil Zempilas has announced that he will also be leaving 92.9.
Mix 101.1 afternoon announcer Jamie Row has resigned from the station.
ABC891 Content Director Craig Munn is leaving to join Fiveaa as Operations Manager.
KOFM Newcastle breakfast show, David & Tanya, are finishing up at the end of 2013 after 14 years together.
JOBS
Nova has a vacancy for an Integration and Marketing role.
Nova has a vacancy for a Syndication Co-Ordinator based in Brisbane.
Triple M has a vacancy for an Executive Digital Producer.
C91.3FM in Campbelltown has a vacancy for a Commercial Producer.
4BC and 4BH has a vacancy for a Promotions and Marketing Co-Ordinator.
2ST and 94.9 Power FM has a vacancy for a Creative Writer / Announcer based on the NSW South Coast.
River 94.9FM has a vacancy for a Senior Account Manager, based in Ipswich
Radio Release has a vacancy for a Release Coordinator, based in Melbourne.
Crocmedia has a vacancy for a Content Director, based in Melbourne
Wave FM in Wollongong has a vacancy for an On-Air Personality
Crow FM in the South Burnett has a vacancy for an Announcer / Copywriter
106five on the Sunshine Coast has a vacancy for an Announcer
4KZ/Kool FM in Innisfail have vacancies for prime time announcers
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