On The Dial: Hot FM video goes viral; GC radio gets behind family in need; Fairfax launches new websites
Gold Coast radio gets behind family in need Hot Tomato and Sea FM on the Gold Coast have both rallied behind the family of a local man who was killed by lightning a week ago. Kane Bennett was caught…
Gold Coast radio gets behind family in need
Hot Tomato and Sea FM on the Gold Coast have both rallied behind the family of a local man who was killed by lightning a week ago.
Kane Bennett was caught in a severe storm on the Coast on election day last Saturday, and whilst sheltering his children, took a direct lightning strike and passed away.
Hot Tomato's "Flan & Emily Jade" were the first to mobilise earlier this week, engaging with their listeners to ensure donations to the account set up in the family's name were increased substantially; resulting in the targeted financial goal being doubled.
Now, Sea FM are also supporting the family. On Monday they will look to raise $10,000 when Paul Gale from the "Galey, Ross & Charli" Breakfast show will aim to complete 10,000 skips for $10,000 in donations as he "Skips for Kane".
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
Dance Daring
Tanya Hennessy from Hot FM’s Hamish and Tanya, just west of Brisbane on the Darling Downs decided to celebrate Australia’s #1 song, OMI's Cheerleader by dressing as a cheerleader at a station event and dance daring unsuspecting guests.
Tanya said: “The video is short and cute, but once we sent it to OMI, he shared it, it went off! Almost 10,000 views in 12 hours and counting!”
Things to do with your boss’ credit card?
They got rid of it from Sydney’s city centre heart and Hit 104.1 2DAY FM’s Dan & Maz are bringing it back.
Well part of it at least.
They are the proud owners of a piece of Sydney’s history, a carriage of the old Mono Rail.
Seeing the ad on Gumtree, they haggled with Harry the seller to get a carriage for $1,500. How did they pay for it?
They charged this one to 2DayFM General Manager Jeremy Simpson’s credit card.
Fairfax new websites
Fairfax Radio Network has launched their new websites across their News Talk and Magic Brands. Set to work on mobile devices and laying out content clearer, they also feature new live media players with both audio and video streams on tap.
Matt Tilley Talks
By Brad March
The big question everyone in radio is asking is “Can ARN repeat the success of Kiis in Sydney with the re-launch of Kiis Melbourne”?
JOBS
FOX FM Melbourne has a vacancy for an Audio Producer.
Nova Entertainment Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide are looking for a Casual Newsreader / Journalist.
ARN Melbourne has a vacancy for an Account Manager.
Light FM Melbourne are looking for a Casual Weekend Announcer.
KIIS 106.5 Sydney are looking for a Senior Breakfast Producer for the Kyle & Jackie O Show.
Universal Music are looking to appoint a Content Producer working across the digital and social channels of their artist roster.
ARN have a role for a Breakfast Journalist at The Edge in Sydney.
ARN are looking for a Creative Writer in Brisbane on a part-time basis (3 days/week).
Universal Music Group are looking for a Head of Radio - Australian Artists based in Sydney
SCA has a vacancy for an Outside Broadcast Technology Engineer based in Brisbane.
ARN has a vacancy for a Campaign Specialist based in Melbourne.
C91.3 in Campbelltown has a vacancy for a Sales Manager.
Grant Broadcasters are looking for a News Editor at 2ST/Power FM in Nowra.
Nova Entertainment are looking for Announcers for their talent bank at Nova 96.9 in Sydney.
Grant Broadcasters are looking for Sales Staff based in Cairns.
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Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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