On The Dial: RIP: Warwick Rankin; KIIS 101.1 launches; hit92.9 arrives; Alan Jones’ return to 4BC
RIP: Warwick Rankin “Wazza the Rock Dog”
Sad news overnight of the passing of a Triple M legend and one of radio’s true characters.
Warwick Rankin also know as Wazza the Rock Dog has passed away.
He was almost part of the furniture at Triple M Sydney when they were on Level 25 at Bondi. Wazza worked during the Doug Mulray era in the 80’s into 90’s and 2000’s
Guy Dobson from SCA said: “Wazza had two lives at the Ms. In the 80s as the barking traffic girl and in the 90s and 2000s as Wazza the rock dog. He was Triple M at Bondi Junctions heart and soul. Crazy, supersmart, astute, abrasive and fun. He was also a man with a great heart who won people over with his kindness. One of radios true characters. The world will miss him.”
KIIS 101.1 launches
Mix 101.1 was put to rest this morning with the last song played on the station being 'N Sync's Bye Bye Bye. Then at 6amKIIS 101.1officially launched in Melbourne.
Matt Tilley & Jane Hall have debuted on breakfast.
Hear the KIIS 101.1 launch audio, some breaks from the first hour of breakfast with Matt & Jane and the KIIS 101.1 survey tactic and lots more.
hit92.9 arrives
Nothing like the start of survey to start afresh. Perth’s 92.9 has finally been re-badged with the hit branding.
Heidi, Will and Woody kicked off the day, launchinghit92.9 and like we have seen at hit107 Adelaide, Perth will get a taste of the free Laneway gigs with Yolanda Be Cool & D Cup appearing.
The first gig is set for January 30 in Grand Lane of Perth’s CBD with Heidi, Will and Woody broadcasting live.
Alan Jones' return to 4BC
Alan Jones made his return to Brisbane this morning on News Talk 4BC.
At 8am, the familiar Gloria theme kicked in and it didn’t take Alan very long to let the current Premier of Queensland Campbell Newman and the Liberal National Party know he was back.
Listen to Alan Jones' first break from this morning where he lets rip. It is eight minutes of Alan at his best.Sources say phone lines at 4BC went into overload.
10 Years for WSFM’s Jonesy & Amanda
2005 was the year WSFM’s Brendan ‘Jonesy’ Jones & Amanda Keller hit the breakfast airwaves together for the first time. The pair are set to throw theParty of the Decadeand give one person the chance at a cool $1 million.
Jonesy & Amanda’sParty of the Decadeis set down for Feb 27 at Luna Park. Listeners will get a chance at VIP invites by answering questions about funnily enough, Jonesy & Amanda. During the party, one will win an all-new Peugeot 308 and then have just five minutes to decide whether they would like to keep the car or risk it for a spin of the wheel for a chance to win $1 million instead.
Confessions of A Diary Keeper for GfK
By Eriks Celmins
Each radio ratings survey day generates great heat and emotion, as revenue and reputations go on the block. But what's often forgotten in the rush, is how the cold numbers actually come from real people.
Here's just one Australian diary-keeper's story, along with some technical background, and CRA comments to help shed light on the mystique and myths of the ratings.
JOBS
Nova Entertainment are looking for Announcers for their talent bank at Nova 96.9 in Sydney.
Grant Broadcasters have a role for a Copywriter/Announcer in the Riverland, SA.
River 94.9 FM in South East Queensland has a vacancy for a Breakfast Personality.
Fairfax Radio Network has a vacancy for a Creative Writer based in Melbourne.
Grant Broadcasters are looking for Sales Staff based in Cairns.
Nova Entertainment has a vacancy for a Video Executive Producer based in Sydney.
2BH and HILL FM in Broken Hill are looking for a Production Whiz /Announcer.