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....
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...