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Everything from ACRAs to AI DJs

13 hours ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

There’s plenty of industry news and views to unpack in the latest ep of the Radio Today podcast, with Jen tackling everything from the cancellation of this year’s ACRAs to the controversy surrounding Thy, ARN’s AI DJ. The National Radio Airplay Chart Song of the Week is a little bit retro and a little bit disco. It’s had over a thousand spins in the two weeks since its release.
New Geelong radio chapter for Gunners

13 hours ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

Geelong Broadcasters has welcomed experienced broadcaster Nikole ‘Gunners’ Gunn to the K rock and bay 93.9 newsroom. For decades, ‘Gunners’ has been an integral part of the radio landscape, serving as both a journalist and news director for metro and regional newsrooms, including Triple M, Fox, Nova and Smooth FM. The recipient of numerous industry accolades, Gunners has also been honoured with an Australian Federal Police Commissioner’s Citation for the award-winning Closing the Net series.
New media venture for radio's Steve Hirst

21 hours ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

He’s held senior management and leadership roles across a host of radio networks. Now, seasoned media professional Steve Hirst has launched a new venture: Media Street Consulting. It’s designed to help industry tackle projects without expanding teams, offering solutions in the areas of commercial, operations and content.
Nova's Jermaine D'Vauz launches new podcast

22 hours ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

Jermaine D’Vauz is a creative force to be reckoned with. Just a few short months after landing his own national radio show on Friday nights, the Digital Content Producer for Nova’s top-rating Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel Drive show has now launched a new podcast called The Jermaine Plane. The podcast is an extension of his radio show of the same name, which airs weekly on Nova Throwbacks.
Susie O'Neill takes on Nova radio co-host Matt Baseley in the pool

1 day ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

This morning on Nova’s Easter Brekky Show Mel & Matty with Susie O’Neill, listeners found out the result from Matty and Susie’s swimming race. What Matty thought was just simple throwaway comment in the studio yesterday turned into a full-blown battle, as he took on the Olympic gold medallist at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre. Matty joked that he’d been wanting to race Susie for some time.
What can marketers do to improve their podcast advertising?

1 day ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

The latest data out of the US further illustrates the transformation of podcasting from a niche medium into a mainstream marketing powerhouse. Veritonic’s survey of hundreds of monthly podcast listeners provides fresh insights into how brands can refine their audio strategies to better connect with audiences. Ad content – both length and type – remains a bone of contention. 37% of respondents feel that ads should be more relevant to the content of a podcast.
Triple M announces new Rush Hour Drive shows for NSW and Queensland

1 day ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

Triple M has announced two new Rush Hour Drive shows for New South Wales and Queensland, starting Monday 28 April. Airing weekdays from 4pm to 6pm, both locally-produced Rush Hour shows are focused on delivering localised NRL coverage.
The modern day aircheck. Who’s doing it?

1 day ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

Back in her days as a breakfast radio presenter, there was one particular meeting that Carmen Braidwood came to both dread and value: The aircheck. Sitting down with the boss, together they’d break down what worked on-air and what didn’t. It was painful. It was powerful. Sometimes it was excruciating. But Braidwood, who has worked across a host of stations – from Sea FM on the Gold Coast to Perth’s 96fm – says it was the most effective form of professional development she’s ever received.
It’s back: Youth Jam Radio to be re-launched

2 days ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

Two months after being switched off, Perth’s Youth Jam Radio has announced it’s returning to the airwaves. On May 19, 2025 – at 6am – the station will be officially re-launched. In February this year – amid financial pressures – the difficult decision was made to cease broadcasting on Youth Jam’s 24/7 radio station and instead scale up its podcasting and digital media divisions.
“A bridge too far.” Experts weigh in on ‘Thy’

2 days ago | radiotoday.com.au | Sarah Patterson

When the Australian Commercial Radio Awards return in 2026, will there be a new category for best AI presenter? In posing this question, media analyst and Unmade founder Tim Burrowes makes an interesting and valid point. As the fallout continues over ‘Thy,’ ARN’s AI-generated radio host, Burrowes says “Thy does feel like a landmark moment.