News October 27, 2015

On The Dial: Rhys Holleran Resigns; NZME Top line Results Released; ARN and Nova Shine as Austereo Fades

Rhys Holleran Resigns

Southern Cross Austereohas just announced that CEORhys Holleranis departing the company.

Rhys has been the CEO of SCA since 2009. For the moment he is being replaced by Peter Bush as Executive Chairman until a successor is secured.

Peter Bush said:“We are very grateful to Rhys for 18 years as leader of the business in its various froms, and in particular in the last 6 years as CEO of Southern Cross Austereo. In this role he has fostered a cohesive team culture and relationships throughout the organisation.”

Rhys will finish with SCA on July 31.

NZME Top line Results Released

Earlier in the year, the New Zealand Radio market was turned on its head as NZME announced it was commissioning its own fully funded radio audience research in the three key markets of Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

NZME went with TNS, the same provider that the sector has used for 20 years, but at the same time introduced what is now considered world’s best practice in using mixed methodology including an on-line sample with e-diaries. Something you see in markets like Australia and the UK.

NZME’s decision to go it alone and fund their own survey came off the back of the New Zealand industry body deciding to abandon the first official survey for 2015. “Clients’ Needs” being the stated driver behind the NZME decision.

NZME with three independent broadcasters commissioned the research, conducted from February to March this year.

So did the roll of the dice pay off?

Best 35 Albums From The Past 35 Years

With 2015 marking 35 Years of Triple M in Sydney, for the last few weeks they have been counting down the Best 35 Albums From The Past 35 Years – who took number 1?

First up they handballed to their Jury Members so they could nut out the essential 35 Albums in the first place. With that sorted it was then up to listeners to get the list in the right order – 35 to 1.

ARN and Nova Shine as Austereo Fades

Bob Peters from Global Media Analysis runs the ruler across the Metro FM Networks. His verdict: ARN and Nova Shine as Austereo Fades.

Here’s What Your Future in Radio Looks Like!
– Brad March

Be warned, whether you work on air or off air, dual roles and multi-tasking are a reality in radio and will become even more so in the future. Brad March takes you through the roles of On Air and Off Air Talent and what it takes to make it work.

JOBS

ARN has a vacancy for a Direct Sales Coordinator based in Melbourne.

Light Fm has a vacancy for an Announcer for a prime shift.

ARN has a vacancy for a Group Content Director for Canberra FM.

Nova Entertainment has a vacancy for a Campaign Development Manager in Sydney

Capital Radio Network are looking for a Seasonal Announcer / Promotions Manager in the Snowy Mountains.

Riverland Radio South Australia has a role for a Content Director.

Grant Broadcasters has a vacancy for a Morning Personality / Image Producer in Ballarat.

Grant Broadcasters has a vacancy for a Promotions Manager in Ballarat

Authentic Entertainment has a vacancy for a Talent Acquisition and Partnerships Manager.

Nova Entertainment has a vacancy for a Senior Producer for Fitzy and Wippa

SCA has a vacancy for a Group Assistant Content Director for regional W.A.