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Australian Radio News
Al Kirton Announces Retirement.
After a radio career spanning 53 years, 47 years in senior management, Al Kirton has announced his retirement from Coastal Broadcasters Pty Ltd, the operators of 4KZ, 4AM, KOOL FM, KIK FM & 4AY. In his career, Al has been on the Board of Directors of various companies of nine Radio stations.
Triple M brings back the Gold back to the Gold Coast
Triple M on the Gold Coast was officially renamed to 92.5 Triple M Gold on December 1.
Neil Mitchell’s Final 3AW Program
Neil Mitchell finished up as 3AW Mornings host on December 1. He has occupied the 8.30am to midday timeslot on the Melbourne talkback station since 1990. He had a final message to his listeners and everyone who has been involved in his career. “It is genuinely a privilege,” he said.
Michael McLaren to Host 2GB Afternoons in 2024
Michael McLaren has been confirmed as the new host of 2GB Afternoons, commencing in January 2024. McLaren started his radio career at 2GB in 2006 as a program producer. His on-air career kicked off in 2011, first hosting 2GB’s Weekend Overnight program before taking on Australia Overnights Monday-Friday in 2016. In 2023, he fronted 2GB’s number one rating Weekend Mornings program.
ABC Radio Sydney makes major changes to its 2024 line-up
The Daily Telegraph reports that ABC Radio Sydney has made major changes to its line-up, with big names set to depart their posts next year. James Valentine is out of the prime time breakfast slot with The Chaser’s Craig Reucassel to replace him in a bid to stop haemorrhaging ratings.
Podcast quarterly digital ad spend surges 19.2% year-on-year
Quarterly podcast digital audio advertising spend is up 19.2% compared to the same period last year, according to the September IAB Australia’s Online Advertising Expenditure Report (OAER), prepared by PwC.
Tributes flow for Father Gerard Dowling
Melbourne radio station RSN 927 has announced: “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Father Gerard Dowling. He’s been a cornerstone of broadcasting in Melbourne for 50 years and has been heard on racing radio all that time. Father Dowling started hosting the Family Counsellor program on 3UZ in 1973.” Dowling turned 91 in 2023.
Spencer Howson Departing 4BC
Spencer Howson, 4BC Brisbane weekend presenter, has announced he will be leaving the talk station at the end of this year. Spencer relaunched local weekends on 4BC at the start of 2021 and for the last 3 years and has been heard from 9am each Saturday and Sunday.
ABC Radio Sydney calls time on the pips
Regular listeners will notice something missing from radio broadcasts, ABC Radio Sydney has turned off the pips, the series of beeps that played at the end of the hour, usually followed by the familiar sound of the news theme. The final pips were played on Thursday November 24. Once used by listeners to set their watches, the six short tones have been deemed unnecessary in the age of digital radio and smart phones.
Newcastle Radio Survey 3/2023
In the latest GfK radio survey for Newcastle, 102.9 Triple M was the top rating station with a share of 20.3% (-2.1). They were followed by Hit 106.9 with 15.4% (+1.5). Next came 105.3 NewFM with 11.4% (+1.4). Triple M rated No 1 in breakfast, morning, afternoon and drive.
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