AU & NZ

New shows, new appointments and much more

Podcasting February 10, 2024

To say it’s been a big few weeks in radio would be an understatement, and in the latest Radio Today podcast, Jen serves up everything from the latest ABC appointments to Finey’s SEN return and news from the community sector.And Justin Timberlake takes centre stage for our AirCheck National Radio Airplay chart Song of the Week.Podcast edit by Abe’s Audio. […]

AU & NZ

Content idea goes gangbusters for K rock’s Tim & Jess

What’s New February 10, 2024

What started out as a ‘little content idea’ has taken on a life of its own for K rock’s Tim & Jess.The popular Geelong Drive duo witnessed the true power of radio this week, when they decided to recreate a pie they’d heard about.Apparently a servo in New Zealand’s been serving up spag bol pies.Tim and Jess wanted to come up with an Aussie version, so – with the help of Sam from legendary local bakery Routley’s – the team carefully crafted the masterpiece that is the spag bol pie.There was a live tasting on air (as well as in the K rock office).On sale from 8am yesterday at Routley’s North Geelong store, there were just over 100 pies available.Despite no signage and no other advertisements, by 2pm, every single pie had been snapped up.Not only that, the idea proved such a hit, Routley’s has decided to keep making them.The Tim & Jess Spag Bol Pie will now be available at ALL Routley’s stores and wholesalers from next week.Tim and Jess thanked Media Sales Executive Sarah Milgate for helping them to get the idea over the line, and making it happen so quickly.“Three points for Sarah this month!” […]

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Meghan Lamontagne Joins WRAL-FM As Midday Host

Capitol Broadcasting AC “Mix 101.5” WRAL-FM has announced the addition of Meghan Lamontagne as its new midday host. Lamontagne previously worked in the market as iHeartMedia CHR “G105” WDCG as morning co-host and later midday host from July 2022 until exiting late last year. She is in-arena host for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and NWSL’s […] […]

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PJ Butta Exits KDAY

A round of cuts have been made at Meruelo Media Los Angeles with Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY Santa Monica/93.5 KDEY-FM Ontario midday host PJ Butta among those departing the company. Butta has been with KDAY since 2012 with time in afternoons and middays after a long run hosting nights at “92.3 The Beat” turned […] […]

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Audacy Sells Pair Of Boston Real Estate Assets

As it proceeds through its prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Audacy has agreed to sell a pair of real estate assets in Boston. The tower site for Sports 850 WEEI Boston will go to American Tower Corporation for $3.5 million. The court filing notes that Audacy has leased a portion of the property to the […] […]

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Full Power Radio Acquires WZBG

John Fuller’s Red Wolf Broadcasting Corporation, which operates under the Full Power Radio brand, is acquiring AC 97.3 WZBG Litchfield/Torrington CT from Local Girls And Boys Broadcasting Corporation for an undisclosed amount. The deal extends Fuller’s company in northwestern Connecticut, where it owns Talk 610 WSNG/104.5 W283DO Torrington joining its stations in the Hartford and […] […]