Advertising sales are down in all English-speaking countries thanks to Coronavirus with some sectors hit worse than others, An interim unofficial survey of metro markets by GfK shows radio listening is up across the board, Ray Hadley and 2GB are being sued by a western Sydney property developer over comments Hadley allegedly made about the developer's residential projects.

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Radio networks are welcoming the extension to Jobkeeper to help broadcasters get back on their feet, Concerns are being raised over whether the upcoming metro surveys could pose a health risk in some areas, Radio announcers from across the country are remembering Bob Taylor who founded the Announcers Academy and trained hundreds of aspiring broadcasters.

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After being suspended due to COVID-19 back in April commercial radio ratings for metro areas are set to recommence on July 26, A radio webinar for industry professionals will be held on Thursday featuring programming consultant Valerie Geller, Old rivalries die hard as Glenn Wheatley challenges Rod Muir for the title of Grandfather of Australian FM Radio as the original stations turn 40.

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Community radio has seen the end of an era with the official retirement of Community Broadcasting Foundation CEO Ian Stanistreet, The ABC has put money on the line to help struggling Australian musicians and producers, Triple M has launched its latest DAB offering filling in a niche market they hope will have appeal.

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Over-the-air radio figures for US public broadcaster NPR have collapsed during Coronavirus, More than 70 staff have been cut from BBC News affecting talk station Radio 4 and various political shows, Finalists have been announced for the annual Brian White Scholarship in journalism

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Figures are in from Deloittes detailing the full year slump in commercial radio advertising, HIT and Triple M stations are redesigning their apps following a surge in on-line listening, Spotify has partnered with ad agency Omnicom to make a serious bid to dominate the worldwide podcast advertising market.

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It's a battle of the Right as Andrew Bolt and 2GB's Ray Hadley continue to trade public insults, The Podcast Ranker reports monthly downloads of more than 40-million podcasts, The Triple M network will gain two more regional stations from next week as the HIT stations in Dubbo and Gippsland are rebranded.

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The ABC has committed $5-million to kick-start Australian radio and television production in a project called 'The Fresh Start Fund', Apple TV users are now able to access the iHeartRadio app from their media centres, Brisbane's HIT105 is holding virtual cooking classes as part of its 'Shop Local' campaign that's being rolled out across the network.

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Former State Government minister Scott Emerson will front the new local drive program on 4BC, Regional politicians are now free to use their office allowances for advertising on their local radio stations, ABC MD David Anderson has told the National Press Club that the corporation represents good value for money to all Australians,

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Presenters and journalists are leaving Hong Kong's radio broadcasters to avoid being caught up in the new and oppressive national security laws, Melbourne radio personalities have gone virtual to sing the praises of talk radio during Nine's The Big Idea campaign, George Savvides has been appointed the new Chair of SBS radio and television.

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