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Jen Seyderhelm speaks to Steve Ahern about a list of topics that has grown exponentially: On the table is Karl, Kyle, Kris and Jackie O For our audio listeners Jen will chat with Spencer Howson about his thoughts on the loss of more regional breakfast shows from the SCA Seven network. There's also the RCS song of the week. And a reminder, RadioDays Asia happens in Jakarta in September. Register he...

In this episode Jen takes a deep dive into GfK Radio 360 Survey 3 where KIIS Sydney saw the full impact of the departure of Kyle and Jackie O during the survey dates But in a brighter note for ARN, Jonesy and Amanda leapt to the top on Drive, in both Sydney hand Melbourne Steve Ahern chats with ARN, ACE and Tapt Radio  SCA generally had a good survey, but they started the day with the announc...

Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern dissect the fortnight's radio and podcast news: Feedback from Ian Wright Commuity Radio and Aussie music Gen Z views on social media news Public Service Media Asia Media Summit Karl and Eddie on ARN Radio Caroline kills the King Radio nightmares RCS Airplay Song of the Week: Martin Garrix & Ed Sheeran have teamed up on new track ‘Repeat It’, which deb...

Steve Ahern joins Jen Seyderhelm for the Radio Today podcast.  Steve has just attended the ARN annual general meeting. Also in this episode: The Gold Coast survey results The Kyle and Jackie court case New Zealand Standards Authority AI podcasts Speculation after Vision Australia Radio announced they will drop some AM frequencies Do you have your ticket yet to the Australian Audio Awards yet?...

In this episode Jen and Steve look at GfK Radio 360 Survey 2: Where there was less impact on ARN’s KIIS stations in Sydney and Melbourne than many thought Smooth 95.3 broke records for listenership and CADA ruled the DAB+ roost We hear from the content heads of each network, including an extended interview with ARN's Kerri and Dave and a tribute ABC Sydney’s James Valentine who has die...

Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern discuss: Kyle Sandillands and Jackie O's court case contract revelations  The latest Canberra Survey results Super Radio Network's business strategy Takeaways from RadioDays Europe A hot tip on someone who could become Kyle's replacement We look ahead to Australian Metro Survey 2 The RCS National Radio Airplay chart features Rachael Fahim. www.radiotoday.com.au...

A wrap of all the results for GfK radio ratings survey 1 for 2026, with Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern. All the highlights, including Kyle and Jackie O, Gold FM's Christian O'Connell, Jonesy and Amanda, Nova's Ricki-Lee and Tim, 2Day's Nath and Emma, Triple M's Beau, Catt and Woodsy, 2GB's Ben Fordham, 3AW's Ross and Russ and more. We hear from Content Directors Greg Byrnes, Jon Vertigan, Peter Cl...

  Jen is joined by Steve Ahern this week. We cover -  The Australian Audio Awards - get your entries in! They close at midnight on Friday the 6th. Radioinfo turns 30 A sneak peek at Survey 1, 2026 And Kyle and Jackie O. Steve Ahern had an on the record chat with Kyle. While things keep changing, Steve and Jen discuss the possible future for the duo and for ARN.  More at these links:...

On 18th February, Commercial Radio & Audio held its 2026 HEARD Conference at Sydney's International Convention Centre. Steve Ahern was there for RadioToday, he tells Jen Seyderhelm what he thought. We also share some audio from the conference of Mark Ritson, Lara Thom and breakfast radio stars. This week it’s a HEARD special as Commercial Radio and Audio held their annual audio showcase....

 It has been just two weeks since GfK Survey 8 and yet what is usually a gentle start to the year in radioland has been anything but. Nine Radio’s sale goes through Changes for Nova Sydney breakfast and afternoons James Valentine retires and triple j gets a new music director New execs for the Super Radio Network ARN offloads more SCA shares And we’ll shine a light on the National...

The story behind how the Australian Audio Awards came about.  Find out how to enter and hear about the judging criteria. Entry details at www.mumbrella.com.au/audioawards   When your submisison is ready, enter here https://2026-aus-audio.awards-portal.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's straight back into the radio year with the release of GfK's Survey 8, 2025 results, as Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern summarise the results and talk to the main players. For the first time, the last survey of the year has been released in the following year. The strategy for the change in release dates is to get radio audience numbers in front of advertisers early in the calendar year, rather...

 Jen Seyderhelm reveals the stories that resonated with you most this year. Radio Today: "My whole life is going to change." Kyle sets the record straight on his healthRatings First survey results for 2025 Hamish McLennan: "We've made a huge financial commitment to Kyle & Jackie O. We need to get payback on that" Triple M's Marty Sheargold offers public apology over comments on women's sp...

Jen Syderhelm wraps up the results from todays ratings survey.  Steve Ahern talks to programming heads of Ace, ARN, Nine Radio, Nova Entertainment and SCA.  More at https://radioinfo.com.au/news/radio-ratings-survey-7-weekly-listeners-up-to-12-4-million/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Seyderhelm tells you how to enter the new Australian Audio Awards and hears about the behind the scenes moves that led to the launch of the new awards. Steve Ahern's advice is to start thinking about your entry now. "While you're preparing your Christmas best-of tape, put aside some material to use in your audio entry." He also explained to Jen the behind the scenes preparation that led to the...

See all our coverage of the ARN Upfront announcements here . In this podcast Jen summarises the ARN changes and we speak to:  Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce about the network changes and longer range plans for Kyle and Jackie O   Ben Campbell Director of Digital Strategies, Data and Digital takes a deep dive into iHeart’s new data partnerships and ad tech&nbsp...

Last week the Community Broadcasting annual conference was held in Hobart. Jen Seyderhelm reviews conference highlights and we hear from several conferecne speakers. The opening keynote was from Adrian Sargeant , Professor of Fundraising at the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy and Research Director at Philanthropy and Fundraising International. ABC Radio Sydney breakfast presenter and known...

The Radio Today special Survey 6 edition with Jen Seyderhelm. Steve Ahern chats to Greg Byrnes, Peter Clay, Lauren Joyce, Matthew O'Reilly and Jon Vertigan about their network ratings results Big wins for Nine stations 2GB in Sydney and 3AW in Melbourne Cume gains for The Fox FM and Gold in Melbourne Kyle and Jackie O slightly down but a bigger hit for Jase and Lauren on Nova 100 CADA and smooth s...

Jen Seyderhelm looks back at the fortnight in Australian Radio, beginning with today's news that Ciaran Davis will leave ARN at the end of this year. Also: The ACRAs cancelled for good SCA and Seven Media to merge Kyle and Jackie O in trouble with the ACMA again Mix on top in GfK Survey 3 of Canberra Bill Mcdonald departs 4BC, a tribute to legendary news reader and leader Ali Drower Plus the Natio...

This week Jen Seyderhelm covers: Ben, Liam and Belle to depart the Nova Network, last day on air December 12 Hamish and Andy aloft the August podcast ranker with some aces for the ABC LiSTNR and Audacy form a podcast partnership The ACMA find Marty Sheargold and Paul Burt in breach of classification and decency rules Archie and Bretz take on Mix Drive on the Sunshine Coast and other movements The...

Jen Seyderhelm takes a look at GfK Radio 360 Survey 5 2025 - Kyle and Jackie O back to No 1 overall in Sydney and gaining ground in Melbourne 3AW the big winner there CADA the top DAB+ station in Sydney, smooth everywhere else Smooth Sydney tops the cumes Chats with Nine National Content Director Greg Byrnes , Matthew O’Reilly - SCA Head of Broadcast Content, Smooth Network Head of Programmi...

This week Jen Seyderhelm covers: Surveys of Newcastle and Warrnambool Podpoll 2025  CRA showcases the power of audio while RNZ flounders Russell Clark joins Lisa Shaw on 96FM breakfast 4GR (Triple M Toowoomba) turns 100 Well wishes for Andrew Moore, Darren James and Steve Bedwell and the National Radio Airplay Chart song of the week. Jen also mentioned the Asia Podcast Award finalists , you c...

In this week's podcast with Jen Seyderhelm: Jonesy and Amanda to move to drive with Christian O’Connell going national Hot tomato on top on the Gold Coast The dismantling of former giant of podcast networks Wondery The end of an era for the Sunshine Coast’s Mix and other movements The National Radio Airplay Chart song of the week Guy Sebastian's Get it Done     Are you going...

It’s only been just over a month since the release of survey 3. Survey 4 last year was a fairly stable affair. This time though there’s been some significant change at the top with new No 1 stations in Sydney and Melbourne. Let’s start in Melbourne with Gold 104.3 No 1 in the city. This ends the long reign of Nine’s 3AW and is the first time that station has reached No 1 si...

Steve Ahern fills in for Jen Seyderhalm. On today's podcast: The takeover panel rules on the ARN SCA share issue Kyle walks out, then comes back ACE Radio’s new station and new Brand Identity Nine Radio embraces Smart Watches Survey results in Mackay A new station for the KIIS brand Audio ID: a world first in digital audio ad buying    And Valerie Geller coming to Sydney next month...