On The Dial: revenue up in all radio markets; triple j’s new breakfast show launches
NEWS
Radio ad revenue up in all markets
Advertising revenue on commercial radio has increased in all markets during December.
Total revenue hit $53.977m, which has risen 1.84% compared to the same period in 2012.
The Perth market recorded the greatest rise: up 3.71% to $8.003m, while Brisbane rose 3.02% to $8.607m.
Sydney grew 2.29% to $15.884m, with Melbourne up slightly, 0.46% to $16.447m.
Most promisingly, Adelaide’s advertising has grown after two down months – up 0.18% to $5.036m.
Hear 2Day FM’s new breakfast show – Jules, Merrick & Sophie with Mel B
It’s never a good idea to judge a brand new show on its debut – so won’t be doing that.
So, with the launch of 2Day FM’s new breakfast show: featuring Jules, Merrick, Sophie, and Mel B, we thought you would like to hear how the first hour of their show went down.
Kyle & Jackie O unleashed
Kyle & Jackie O have spoken for the first time since leaving 2Day FM. In an interview for the Sunday Telegraph, they let fly at Southern Cross Austereo management, the new 2Day breakfast show, and at naysayer Merrick Watts.
They have also revealed the reason for their move to ARN, plus we see the first pics of the new KIIS 1065 studios.
Hear triple j’s new breakfast show
Another breakfast show debuted yesterday morning, as Matt Okine replaces Tom Ballard on triple j breakfast.
Have a listen to a half hour from Matt & Alex.
Byron Cooke moves into Fox workday
With Michael Christian moving into the anchor role of the new Today network drive show, Dan & Maz (which started yesterday afternoon), there was a gap in the Fox workday. Sliding into the morning shift will be former Fifi & Jules anchor Byron Cooke, who started on air yesterday.
3AW farewell Justin Smith
3AW’s Justin Smith has finished up at the station after eleven years as producer for Neil Mitchell. On his last day at the station they chatted about his move.
“All the best, I want to wish you well, of course, and to thank you. We’ve had a very successful eleven years on air, and you’ve been a huge part of that, you’ve made it happen,” said Mitchell.
“Just straighten them out up there in Sydney, would you? Thank you for everything you’ve done, I wish you all the success up there.”
Former Mix 106.5 PD scores 2Day gig
Ryan Rathbone, the former Mix 106.5 Program Director who left ARN early in December after not having his contract renewed, has scored a gig at 2Day FM.
Ryan will be the Assistant Content Director to 2Day CD Donna Puechmarin.
This role was previously held by Adam Williscroft. Adam will now extend his NSW regional group role to cover all of SCA’s 80+ regional stations, working on both the Today and Local Works streams.
MOVES
RN Friday Drive will be hosted in 2014 by Dr Rebecca Huntley. She replaces Julian Morrow.
Steve Barker has performed his final shift on 4BH before the station changed to Magic 882.
Ryan Rathbone, the former Mix 106.5 Program Director, is the new Assistant Content Director at 2Day FM.
Adam Williscroft will drop his ACD role at 2Day FM and will extend his NSW regional group role to now cover all of SCA’s 80+ regional stations.
Alexander Agishev (Alex Dean), who once worked at ARN, dmg and SCA, has moved from a Group Programming Consultant role at MMH in Russia to be PD of Best FM in Moscow. He will also continue consulting work for the group.
Matt Argoon is leaving Mix 94.5 Perth (SCA) and is moving home to Melbourne to be the Audio Producer for Chrissie & Jane on Mix 101.1 (ARN).
AFTRS graduate Alice Moldovan has scored a gig as a field reporter for the ABC in Alice Springs.
Lawrence Champness is now the full time Social Media Producer at 702 ABC Sydney
Nova 919 Adelaide afternoon announcer Jaben Ryan is moving to sister station Nova 96.9 in Sydney.
2UE breakfast producer Alice Workman is leaving to be triple j’s Canberra Hack reporter.
SYN Media’s Belle Jackson has scored a gig as Assistant Producer for Fifi & Dave at Fox.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SCA has a vacancy for a Digital Content Producer working on the Today Networks National Drive Show, based in Melbourne.
Triple M Sydney has a vacancy for a Digital Content Producer.
Power FM in the Hunter Valley has a vacancy for a Breakfast Personality.
6IX in Perth has a vacancy for an Account Manager.
SCA has a vacancy for a Creative Writer based in Albury.
ARN has a vacancy for a Radio Broadcast and IT Support Engineer based in Adelaide.
KIIS 1065 in Sydney has a vacancy for a Digital Content Producer.
Fairfax Radio Network has a vacancy for an Agency Sales Account Manager based in Sydney.
2UE has a vacancy for a Direct Sales Account Manager.
2UE has a vacancy for a Financial Controller / Accountant.
BPR based in Sydney has a vacancy for a Music Research Co-Ordinator.
2CC and 2CA are looking to boost their Talent Bank. Casual Announcers, Casual Journalists and Full Time or Casual Producers are required.
KIIS 1065 in Sydney are looking for On Air Casual Announcers.
dmg Radio has a vacancy for a Network Nights Audio Producer, based in Sydney.
Hot 100 in Darwin has a role available for a Breakfast Personality.
dmg are looking for a Sydney-based Integration person to work with the ’Kate, Tim & Marty’ drive show.
4AM in Far North Queensland has a vacancy for a Breakfast Announcer.
SCA has a role available for a Digital Response Executive based in Sydney; on an 8-month parental leave contract.
2XL and Snow FM have a vacancy for a News Presenter.
Grant Broadcasters are looking for a Program Director at LAFM and Chilli 90.1 in Launceston.
Classic Hits in New Zealand has a role available for a Content Co-Ordinator based in Auckland.
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