ABC Radio’s soggy breakfast shows drag Aunty down
As with all radio stations, breakfast programs set the tone for all of the other shows that follow throughout the day.
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Streaming audiences watching more ads to save money
New research indicates cost-of-living pressures are contributing to consumers switching their streaming subscriptions to ad-supported options.
Politics junkies getting their fix from news podcasts
Why was Anthony Albanese a guest on a UK politics podcast last week? Maybe because Australians prefer general news podcasts instead of a deep dive into political banter.
ABC’s ‘deplorable’ Hastie parachute analogy
An ABC election wrap wanted to draw an analogy between shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie and his performance last week. It turned out to be a poor choice of words.
Under-pressure radio teams sweat on ratings results
With the second survey of GfK radio ratings results to drop on Thursday, there are already a number of programs on notice after a disappointing initial survey result in March.
Election ad spend: Dutton went early, Palmer comes home in a rush
An analysis of data relating to election advertising shows the Liberals started spending early, while Labor went hard after the poll was called.
Sneesby spreads his wings with new Saudi-based role
The former Nine boss’s ascension to the head of Saudi Arabian-based Middle East and North Africa broadcaster MBC will link him to the Foxtel Group.
Court case costs behind quiet move to postpone radio awards
The cost of running a looming court case over the money commercial radio pays for playing music on air is apparently behind the quiet cancellation of this year’s ACRAs.
MasterChefs have unfinished business
The new season of winter TV favourite MasterChef Australia returns next week, giving familiar favourites from past seasons another chance to claim the title.
Kyle & Jackie O’s $5m ratings gamble
ARN’s low-rating Melbourne KIIS 101.1FM has been trying to lure new listeners with the chance of winning $5m. But, many giveaways come with a catch — this one had two.
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