CRA release: The commercial radio industry has recorded the third consecutive month of growth in advertising revenue with a rise of nearly four per cent in January, according to figures released today by industry body, Commercial Radio Australia.
Figures for the month of January 2010 show growth of 3.69% in the five metropolitan markets to a total of $43.61 million, with the strongest growth in Brisbane of 7.2%, and growth in all markets except Adelaide.
Former racecaller Ron Papps has reportedly been charged with attempted murder. It is understood Papps, 64, appeared in Port Lincoln Magistrates Court on Friday 29th of January in relation to an alleged incident at his Port Lincoln home the previous day. He has been remanded in custody to reappear on Wednesday the 3rd of February.
Source PerthNow: Popular Mix 94.5 radio presenter, Ian Blackley, “Blackers”, had a heart attack yesterday afternoon on-air.
The radio station’s website said that “Blackers” called in the content director Russell Clarke complaining of pain in his chest, with “tingles” in his arms.
Staff at the station immediately rushed the 52-year-old to Sir Charles Gairdner hospital.
He was in a stable condition in intensive care last night.
The website has a message, “We’re extremely proud of Blackers for acting so quickly and identifying the seriousness of the situation… otherwise it could have been a far worse outcome.”
NOW FM Moree, regional Australia’s First Commercial FM Radio Station, (Under The S39 scheme) turns 20 in May this year. Greg Henry would like to hear from anyone who has worked at NOW over the years & if possible get a reunion weekend together to coincide withe the 20th birthday celebrations. Greg is also looking to record a few Vox pops with people who have had a stint with NOW FM over the years so if you can help him out please email nowfm983@bigpond.com or call on 0267 521155
SMH: In May last year, after the Matthew Johns sex scandal involving the Cronulla Sharks in New Zealand, 2GB’s leading morals crusader, Chris Smith, thundered into the microphone: “If you carry on like a lunatic, full of grog, and have disrespect for women, you should be fired.”
Mike Goldman has joined Macarthur’s C91.3 FM. Mike will present the drive prgram between 3.00pm and 6.00pm from Monday January 25. Mike has most recently been heard presenting breakfast on Gorilla – a digital dance radio station operated by 2SM.