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Hughesy, Ed & Erin announce five million dollar giveaway

2Day FM’s Hughesy, Ed & Erin have this morning announced they’re giving away five million dollars on air.Listeners won’t be subjected to any difficult challenges – all they need to win is a first name which matches the description revealed on air each hour.For example, Hughesy, Ed and Erin might say “Call in if your… Read More
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CRA launches major new audio event: HEARD 2024

Some big radio names and incisive marketing minds will get together in Sydney next month for a major new audio event.Presented by Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), HEARD 2024 will showcase the power of audio.The line-up includes commercial radio hosts Amanda Keller, Kate Ritchie, Carrie Bickmore and Deb Knight, along with brand and thought leaders… Read More
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SCA announces new charity partnerships

SCA has announced a two-year partnership with Endometriosis Australia and Cancer Council as part of its charity program SCA Embrace.Launched in 2016, SCA Embrace is committed to social responsibility and the two charities will be provided with in-kind advertising campaigns, strategic support, and consumer insights across SCA’s radio, digital and television channels.SCA staff will also… Read More
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Country music honour for Ray Hadley

Ray Hadley has been honoured at the 52nd Golden Guitar Awards.The high profile broadcaster received the special Country Music Capital Award for his ongoing support and promotion of Australian country music.It’s one of only a handful of times the award has been handed out since its inception at the Golden Guitars in 1977.It recognises individuals… Read More
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A minor hiccup: When radio news goes pear shaped

There are some things in life over which we have no control.The weather. Our in-laws. A sudden attack of the hiccups.It was over a decade ago now that 3AW’s Kate Wilson experienced every newsreader’s worst nightmare: A mega bout of the hiccups just one minute before she was due to read the news.There was no… Read More
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ASIA

Changes at RCS

Former top rating 2Day FM Drive presenter Keith Williams has been bumped further up the totem pole at RCS and named Senior Vice President  Asia Pacific. He has been with the company for 23 years, mostly based in Sydney, more recently in Bangkok.William’s promotion comes on the heels of the decision by Mike Powell (below) to retire after 21 years with RCS.

Before joining the company, British-born Powell was the first CEO of UKRD Group Ltd., which included such stations as Pirate, Star and Eagle and many more.Before that, he was CEO of the County Sound Radio Network.RCS President and CEO, Philippe Generali, told staff: “Mike has led the international division of our business into what it is today: an incredible success story by which all others in our industry are measured.”Powell commented: “RCS is a remarkable company that continues to maintain its pioneering and innovative reputation through great teamwork and legendary service.”He added: “I’ve been lucky to enjoy a ten-year career in newspaper journalism, a 20-year career in radio station programming and management, and a 21-year career in broadcast software. I am humbled and very proud of the teams I’ve worked with at RCS.”Photos: supplied […]