Commercial Radio & Audio Media Releases

July 31, 2024

Authentic, effective – ANZ and Hendrick’s give voice to 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....

July 26, 2024

Commercial radio sees benefits of collaboration with Australian live music industry

Commercial radio has called for measures to help it remain sustainable and allow it to work even more collaboratively with the live music industry, so that these key pillars of Australian culture can...

July 25, 2024

2024 ACRA Awards Finalists Unveiled

The spotlight is on as the finalists for the 35th Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards are revealed today, with the winners to be crowned at a night of celebration at The Star in Sydney...

July 22, 2024

Media Statement – Bill Caralis

Industry body Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) pay tribute to Bill Caralis, owner of the Broadcast Operations Group, known as the Super Radio Network, after his passing. Bill Caralis built his...

July 18, 2024

Radio gives brands the Audio Edge, boosting McDonald’s ROI by 13%

Commercial radio stars take the stage at the Edge, Melbourne, 18 July 2024 Some of Australia’s biggest names in audio have shared their insights into how radio gives brands the edge when it comes to...

July 17, 2024

Resilient radio bounces back in second quarter

Australian commercial radio is proving its resilience, with the metro ad revenue increasing in the second quarter of 2024, according to new figures released by Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) which...

July 17, 2024

Australian Podcast Ranker – June

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

July 9, 2024

On Air, Online: Commercial Radio's Streaming Success

Australian commercial radio continues to experience sustained year-on-year (YOY) growth, according to GfK Survey 4 2024, with 12.4 million listeners tuning in for an average of 12 hours and 47...

July 3, 2024

Radio is audio of choice for 8 out of 10 Australians

Australian radio has grown its audience to 81% of the population and is the number one choice for in-car listening, according to Infinite Dial 2024 Australia released today by Commercial Radio &...

June 27, 2024

CRA appoints Lizzie Young as new CEO

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) Chairman and ARN CEO, Ciaran Davis, today announced the appointment of Lizzie Young as the industry body’s new CEO. Young was most recently CEO APAC & Global Growth...

June 21, 2024

Media statement - Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs report

Please attribute to Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) chair Ciaran Davis: “Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) welcomes the recommendation from the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional...

June 19, 2024

Australian Podcast Ranker – May

The Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. The average number of weekly listeners rose 3.51% in May to 5.9 million – the highest ever...

June 18, 2024

The Audio Edge Launches in Melbourne Next Month

Get ready to amplify your audio knowledge! Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) is excited to announce The Audio Edge, an event dedicated to exploring the effectiveness of audio in today's media landscape,...

June 12, 2024

Online audio ad revenue growth remains rapid

Online audio ad revenue increased by 26.2% year on year to $65.5 million in the March quarter 2024, according to figures released by IAB Australia. The Australian Online Advertising Expenditure...

June 4, 2024

Rise and Shine with Commercial Radio's Record Number of Morning Listeners

Australian commercial radio audiences continue to reach new heights, according to GfK Survey 3 2024, with 12.41 million listeners. Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) welcomed the latest results,...

May 30, 2024

Media statement - Bob Rogers

Industry body Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has paid tribute to a legend of radio, Bob Rogers, after his death at the age of 97. “Bob Rogers’ extraordinary radio career spanned 78 years – a...

May 30, 2024

360 days of Radio 360, a new era of audience insight

It has been 360 days since Radio 360 revolutionized radio audience measurement in Australia, and to mark the milestone Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) is releasing new insights made possible by the...

May 15, 2024

Australian Podcast Ranker - April

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

May 10, 2024

Radio remains reliable in challenging conditions

Radio is holding relatively steady despite ongoing market challenges, with metro ad revenue down 5.8% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to Q1 2023, according to figures released by Commercial...

May 1, 2024

Future legends of Australian radio – apply now!

Applications are now open for the Brian White scholarship, giving students or recent graduates the opportunity to help kickstart a career in radio news with the support of Commercial Radio & Audio...

April 18, 2024

Commercial radio winning with younger and older audiences to reach new high

Australian commercial radio audiences have reached a new record, according to GfK Survey 2 2024, with 12.27 million listeners tuning in. Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) welcomed the latest results,...

April 11, 2024

Consultation welcome but action must follow

The radio industry is calling for fast action to ensure smart technology does not stop Australians from easily accessing local radio content. Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the...

April 8, 2024

Media statement - radio prominence

Below is a joint statement from ARN chief executive Ciaran Davis, Nine Radio managing director Tom Malone, NOVA Entertainment chief executive Peter Charlton, and SCA chief executive John Kelly: As...

April 2, 2024

ACRA Awards Entries Now Open

Entries for the 35 th Australian Commercial Radio and Audio (ACRA) Awards are now open, with the winners to be announced at a gala event hosted by Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) at The Star in Sydney...

JOIN US!

MEDIA RELEASES