Commercial Radio & Audio Media Releases

July 1, 2025

COMMERCIAL RADIO & AUDIO ANNOUNCES BRIAN WHITE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Aspiring radio journalists are invited to apply for the 2025 Brian White Scholarship, with applications now open on Commercial Radio & Audio’s (CRA) website. Named in honour of the late Brian White,...

June 19, 2025

INFINITE DIAL AUSTRALIA 2025: COMMERCIAL RADIO REACHES 15 MILLION WEEKLY, WITH TOTAL RADIO REMAINING THE TOP CHOICE FOR IN-CAR AUDIO

One in three Australians aged 25–54 stream radio weekly, with half of Australians consuming podcasts monthly. Commercial radio continues to dominate Australia's audio landscape, reaching 15 million...

June 18, 2025

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER - MAY

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

June 17, 2025

COMMERCIAL RADIO HOLDS STRONG AT 12.5 MILLION WEEKLY LISTENERS

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 3 results, showing listenership for the 25-54 age group, crucial for advertisers, grew by 116,000 listeners year-on-year (YOY),...

May 22, 2025

CRA Q1 TOTAL RADIO REVENUE SEES DIGITAL AUDIO SURGE +33% YOY, AS BROADCAST RADIO STAYS STRONG

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has reported total radio revenue of $262.1 million for Q1 2025, up 1.2% year-on-year (YOY), powered by surging digital audio adoption and anchored by the enduring...

May 21, 2025

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER - APRIL

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

May 1, 2025

ON THE MOVE AND ON THE RISE: COMMERCIAL RADIO GROWS TO 12.6 MILLION LISTENERS

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 2 results, confirming another strong result for commercial radio, with 12.6 million Australians tuning in weekly. In-car listening...

April 16, 2025

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER – MARCH

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

March 27, 2025

COMMERCIAL RADIO CONTINUES SUSTAINED GROWTH REACHING 12.5 MILLION AUSTRALIANS

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) welcomes GfK's latest Survey 1 results which highlighted the commercial radio sector's continued growth, now reaching a record-breaking total audience of 12.5 million...

March 19, 2025

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER – FEBRUARY

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

February 24, 2025

TOTAL DIGITAL AUDIO MARKET CONTINUES DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH, WITH CY2024 REACHING $313 MILLION

Total digital audio market expands 18% year-on-year, as CRA members capture greater market share with 30% YOY growth Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest data from IAB Australia,...

February 19, 2025

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER - JANUARY

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

February 11, 2025

NESPRESSO RESULTS BREW SUCCESS IN AUDIO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Analytic Partners showcased new research at HEARD 2025, which highlighted radio’s unique ability to deliver exceptional long-term return on investment (ROI) through brand-focused advertising....

February 11, 2025

System1 Research Reveals How Marketers Can Maximise Their Radio Spend

New research from System1, The Creative Effectiveness Platform, presented at Commercial Radio & Audio’s (CRA) HEARD audio showcase, has revealed how radio’s full potential can be unlocked and drive...

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...

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