On the eve of the AFL and NRL Grand Finals more news is trickling out about the possible reforms to the Anti-siphnoning regime before the expiry of the current Anti-siphoning list at the end of this year. Both the Australian newspaper and the SMH this week have reported that new Anti-siphoning rules are on the… Continue reading Sports broadcasting in Australia is set to change
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Radio strengthens its revenue but can digital radio follow suit?
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) confirmed yesterday the growth of advertising revenue for commercial radio stations in Metro Markets, with an overall increase in advertising revenue of 17% to a total of $59.16 million for the month of August (see press release here). According to CRA, Brisbane was the best performing market with an overall growth… Continue reading Radio strengthens its revenue but can digital radio follow suit?
No fluff coverage wins election night ratings
The Federal Election results in Australia are still being counted and a winner is yet to be announced. However the election on Saturday did see Australians overwhelmingly vote for who had the best election coverage on TV. None other than the good old Aunty, the ABC. The ABC election coverage upstaged both Seven and Nine… Continue reading No fluff coverage wins election night ratings
Still waiting for Anti-siphoning announcement…
The Australian Government in 2009 requested submissions for the review of the Anti-Siphoning legislation. However, there is still no response from Minister for Communications Senator Stephen Conroy on the outcome of the review. It seems a response from the government is now unlikely until after any election. This delay is dangerous and could have a… Continue reading Still waiting for Anti-siphoning announcement…