Commercial Radio & Audio Media Releases

February 10, 2025

Commercial Radio & Audio Launches 2024 Australian Podcast Report

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), in partnership with Triton Digital, today launched the Australian Podcast Report for 2024, highlighting the rapid rise of podcasting across the nation. With a 37%...

January 15, 2025

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER - DECEMBER

The official Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. Below are the top five charts for December. The complete charts can be viewed here....

December 27, 2024

THE POWER OF RADIO CAMPAIGN

The experts behind some of Australia’s most loved and trusted brands have put their voices to a new series of radio ads, as Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) launches its Power of Radio campaign....

December 12, 2024

COMMERCIAL RADIO FINISHES 2024 WITH RECORD AUDIENCE AND COMMERCIAL SHARE

Survey 8 has seen the commercial radio sector finish the year with strong momentum and a record 75.9% share – the highest share in more than two decades. The survey result saw an annualised record...

December 11, 2024

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER - NOVEMBER

The Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. Below are the top five charts for November. The complete charts can be viewed here. Australian...

November 25, 2024

PODCASTING REPORTED FASTEST-GROWING AD FORMAT, AS ONLINE AUDIO AD REVENUE CONTINUES DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest data from IAB Australia, which shows online audio advertising revenue grew by 16.2% year on year (YOY), reaching $79 million for the September...

November 20, 2024

Australian Podcast Ranker – October

The Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. Below are the top five charts for October. The complete charts can be viewed here. Australian...

November 14, 2024

DIGITAL GROWTH AND CROSS-GENERATIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS FUEL COMMERCIAL RADIO

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) welcomes the latest GfK Survey 7 data for 2024, with commercial radio continuing to reach a weekly audience of 12.3 million, highlighting its enduring popularity amid...

November 12, 2024

Radio – The Best Way to Be Heard This Summer

At Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), we know that while the sun is out, radio is on! Whether you're relaxing at the beach, hitting the road, or firing up the backyard barbecue, radio is everywhere,...

October 17, 2024

Radio's Power to Connect: Proven Again by The a2 Milk Company and Budget Direct

The a2 Milk Company and Budget Direct are tapping into radio’s unparalleled ability to build personal, lasting connections with Australian audiences. As part of Commercial Radio & Audio’s (CRA) Power...

October 16, 2024

Australian Podcast Ranker – September

The Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. Below are the top five charts for August. The complete charts can be viewed here. With average...

October 12, 2024

2024 ACRA Awards Crowns Podcasting Powerhouses

The 35th Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards lit up Sydney tonight, celebrating the creators shaping the future of Australian audio. Leading the charge was Hannah’s Story (9Podcasts,...

October 12, 2024

Bob Rogers Joins Hall of Fame Posthumously at ACRA Awards

Iconic Australian broadcaster Bob Rogers has been posthumously inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame during a moving tribute at the 35th annual ACRA Awards, held on Saturday, 12 October, at...

October 12, 2024

2024 ACRA Award Winners Announced

Highlights of the 2024 ACRA Awards: Ben Fordham crowned Individual Talent of the Year, Jonesy & Amanda win Best On-Air Team (Metro), and Hannah’s Story claims Podcast of the Year. Brendan Jones and...

October 12, 2024

Regional Radio Shines at 2024 ACRA Awards

The 35th Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards celebrated the vital role of regional radio, recognising outstanding broadcasters and teams across the country. From compelling community...

October 1, 2024

Radio Powers On – Record Growth Signals a Thriving Audio Landscape

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) welcomes another record-breaking milestone, with commercial radio’s share of listening climbing to 75.1%. This figure not only surpasses last survey’s record but also...

September 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Baker Boy, The Screaming Jets, and IVANA Join Forces with Radio Icons for 2024 ACRA Awards

Get ready to turn up the volume! The 35th Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards are taking over The Star Sydney on Saturday, 12 October, promising a spectacular celebration of Australia’s...

September 11, 2024

Australian Podcast Ranker – August

The Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. Below are the top five charts for August. The complete charts can be viewed here. Want to...

September 9, 2024

CRA awards 2024 Brian White Scholarship to Grace Barlow

Grace Barlow, a student at Perth’s University of Notre Dame Australia, has been named the 2024 Brian White Scholarship winner, Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) announced today. This esteemed award...

September 2, 2024

Online Audio: digital's fastest growing reported revenue channel, up 24% in FY24

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed figures that show podcast and streaming audio advertising expenditure increased 23.6% year on year in FY24, to $290 million. Total online audio advertising...

August 30, 2024

Australia Listens Up as Podcast Audiences Reach New Peaks

Podcast popularity continues to climb, with average monthly listeners up almost 9% in the first half of 2024 compared to last year, as detailed in the first Australian Podcast Bi-Annual Report...

August 27, 2024

Radio's Consistent Growth – Connecting Communities, Anytime, Anywhere

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) is pleased to announce that commercial radio share has reached its highest level since 2014, climbing to an impressive 74.6%. This surge reflects nearly 10% growth over...

August 22, 2024

Dan Murphy’s Radio Ads Taste Cross-Channel Success

At The Audio Edge Brisbane, Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) revealed the results of a radio advertising trial with Dan Murphy’s and Analytic Partners. The trial highlighted the significant role...

August 14, 2024

Australian Podcast Ranker – July

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts July 2024 Podcast Producer Monthly Listeners 1 Hamish & Andy LiSTNR (SCA) 862,794 2 ABC News Top Stories Australian Broadcasting Corporation 763,841 3...

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