On The Dial: September 16, 2013

NEWS

The Brutal Truth – Part 1

Australia’s Leading Comedy Talent Tell All About Stand-up vs. Radio

Frank insights from the most stellar line-up of on-air talent ever assembled in one place without mediation or the need to negotiate the release of hostages. READ MORE

Greg Cary to leave 4BC

4BC’s morning presenter Greg Cary put the rumours to rest and announced his departure from the Brisbane talk station today.

Hear the audio.

Wippa gets hitched

Nova 96.9’s Wippa married his fiancé Lisa Robertson on the weekend.

Find out which radio names were in attendance and see a couple of pics from the big day. READ MORE

Hughesy & Kate exit Nova 100

Hear the audio of their announcement.

Here’s how the industry (and the duo) reacted to the news on Twitter ….

Canberra Survey 2 released

The second Canberra survey result for 2013 was released last week.

See the results, analysis and more.

Chugg wants to use digital radio for Aussie music

Music industry legend Michael Chugg appeared on a panel during last weeks BIGSOUND conference and took the opportunity to raise the ongoing issue the industry has with the Australian music quota for commercial radio stations.

See what he said and how radio has reacted to his stance. READ MORE

First speakers announced for Radio Conference

With less than a month until the National Radio Conference in Brisbane, CRA have announced the first two speakers who will be appearing: Sam Cavanagh, SCA’s National Executive Producer, and Adam Ferrier, founding partner of Naked Communications. READ MORE

iHeartRadio release full service + app

ARN have announced the release of the full service of iHeartRadio plus the launch of its app for iPhone and Android in Australia. READ MORE

Two more shows come to Triple M Perth

Last week we told you that 2 new shows would be coming to Triple M Perth. The Rush Hour and Merrick & The Highway Patrol are now up and running.

Now two more shows have been added to the DAB+ stations lineup.READ MORE

Roy & HG back for The Festival of the Boot

ABC NewsRadio are gearing up for the end of the AFL and NRL seasons with Roy & HG’s The Festival of the Boot. This year’s banner for the Boot is.... ’A Shot In The Arm’. READ MORE

CRA respond to claims radio revenue to crumble

An article in The Australian said that free-to-air TV and radio would be next to take a hit in ad revenue, following on from what has been happening to newspapers and magazines.

We asked Joan Warner, CEO of Commercial Radio Australia, to respond to the claims made in the article. Read her email to Radio Today in full.

Royal prank call death inquest delayed

The inquest into the death of Jacintha Saldanha has been delayed for the second time.

The inquest was due to be held on Thursday and Friday last week in London but a spokesman for Westminster City Council said it’s been adjourned again because Coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox is seeking more information. READ MORE

MOVES

4BC morning presenter Greg Cary has announced his departure from the Brisbane talk station.

Rabbit, who does mornings on Nova 96.9, will be doing national drive while Meshel, Tim & Marty are on leave during the current 1 week survey break.

Andrew O’Keefe will fill-in on 2UE afternoons during the 1 week survey break while Stuart Bocking is on leave.

Kate Ritchie and Sam Mac will fill-in for Fitzy and Wippa on Nova 96.9 during this weeks survey break.

Clive Robertson will be back on 2UE from September 20 presenting the Evening Show. Current host Murray Wilton will farewell radio later this month.

During the one week survey break next week, Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle will host 3AW Drive while Tom Elliott takes leave.

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JOBS

97.3fm in Brisbane is looking for an Assistant Breakfast Producer

ARN has a vacancy for the newly created role of Trade Marketing Manager

Mix 102.3 in Adelaide is looking for a Producer for their Breakfast Show

Nova Brisbane is looking for an Integration Manager

ARN has a vacancy for a publicist based in Melbourne

River 94.9 in Ipswich is looking for a new Program and Content Director

2UE has a vacancy for a Senior Executive Producer working on a prime time program

SCA has a vacancy for a Radio Journalist with B105 and Triple M Brisbane

River 94.9 in Ipswich has a role for a Promotions Manager/Coordinator

Nova 96.9 are looking for Casual Weekend Announcers and Panel Operators

Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast are looking for a Media Account Manager

Mix 94.5 in Perth is looking for Announcers for their talent bank

Southern Cross Austereo are looking for a Broadcast Engineer in Cairns

Crocmedia has 2 sales positions available

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