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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Australian radio & audio to shine at The Star
Star-power and talent will be centre stage when the 35 th Australian Commercial Radio and Audio (ACRA) Awards, hosted by Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), take place at The Star in Sydney on Saturday...
Younger listeners switching on commercial radio, as DAB+ and streaming soar
The first ratings of 2024 have shown 82% of Australians – a record 12.26 million people – are listening to commercial radio, while GfK Radio Survey 1 also showed promising growth in younger...
Top podcast listener numbers surge in February
Audiences have flocked back to their favourite podcasts in February, the Australian Podcast Ranker has revealed. Casefile True Crime had the most monthly listeners, with 83% more than in January,...