Radio Today Tonight

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Jun 2026

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Radio Today brings you the top radio, audio and podcast industry headlines every fortnight. Radio Today Tonight arrives on Thursdays, mixing news and analysis, along with a discussion of all the personalities, politics and pressures involved in the audio industry. Radio Today is the Australian audio media and marketing industry's go-to source for breaking news, analysis, ratings and jobs.

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June 11, 202625 min

Radio Today: Survey 3 wrap

In this episode Jen takes a deep dive into GfK Radio 360 Survey 3 where KIIS Sydney saw the full impact of the departure of Kyle and Jackie O during the survey dates But in a brighter note for ARN, Jonesy and Amanda leapt to the top on Drive, in both Sydney hand Melbourne Steve Ahern chats with ARN, ACE and Tapt Radio  SCA generally had a good survey, but they started the day with the announcement of some 300 jobs cuts for the newly merged organisation Also, the National Radio Airplay Chart song of the week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 202634 min

Radio Today: Karl and Eddie, Gen Z views on media

Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern dissect the fortnight's radio and podcast news: Feedback from Ian Wright Commuity Radio and Aussie music Gen Z views on social media news Public Service Media Asia Media Summit Karl and Eddie on ARN Radio Caroline kills the King Radio nightmares RCS Airplay Song of the Week: Martin Garrix & Ed Sheeran have teamed up on new track ‘Repeat It’, which debuts at #31 with 223 spins. https://radioinfo.com.au/news/justin-bieber-floors-it-on-speed-demon-rcs-media-monitors/   Links to stories mentioned: https://radioinfo.com.au/news/its-not-about-information-its-about-context-and-conversation-ams2026maldives/  https://radioinfo.com.au/news/karl-stefanovic-and-eddie-mcguire-join-arn/ Australian Audio Awards tickets available here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 202641 min

Radio Today: ARN annual meeting, Gold Coast ratings, AI podcasts

Steve Ahern joins Jen Seyderhelm for the Radio Today podcast.  Steve has just attended the ARN annual general meeting. Also in this episode: The Gold Coast survey results The Kyle and Jackie court case New Zealand Standards Authority AI podcasts Speculation after Vision Australia Radio announced they will drop some AM frequencies Do you have your ticket yet to the Australian Audio Awards yet? Go here to get a ticket  Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open now: Vote for Radio Finalists here Vote for Podcast Finalists here Review all the finalists here before you vote.   Disclosure: Steve Ahern is an expert witness for the court in the Kyle Jackie ARN case.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 23, 202624 min

Radio Today: Survey 2 wrap episode

In this episode Jen and Steve look at GfK Radio 360 Survey 2: Where there was less impact on ARN’s KIIS stations in Sydney and Melbourne than many thought Smooth 95.3 broke records for listenership and CADA ruled the DAB+ roost We hear from the content heads of each network, including an extended interview with ARN's Kerri and Dave and a tribute ABC Sydney’s James Valentine who has died aged 64. More at www.radioinfo.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 9, 202628 min

RadioToday: Kyle and Jackie's court cases and a hot tip on a surprising radio talent coming back to Australia.

Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern discuss: Kyle Sandillands and Jackie O's court case contract revelations  The latest Canberra Survey results Super Radio Network's business strategy Takeaways from RadioDays Europe A hot tip on someone who could become Kyle's replacement We look ahead to Australian Metro Survey 2 The RCS National Radio Airplay chart features Rachael Fahim. www.radiotoday.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 19, 202611 min

RadioToday: Survey 1 2026 Bonus Episode

A wrap of all the results for GfK radio ratings survey 1 for 2026, with Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern. All the highlights, including Kyle and Jackie O, Gold FM's Christian O'Connell, Jonesy and Amanda, Nova's Ricki-Lee and Tim, 2Day's Nath and Emma, Triple M's Beau, Catt and Woodsy, 2GB's Ben Fordham, 3AW's Ross and Russ and more. We hear from Content Directors Greg Byrnes, Jon Vertigan, Peter Clay and Matthew O'Reilly for their take on the survey. See our reports here: https://radiotoday.com.au/first-radio-ratings-survey-results-for-2026/ https://radiotoday.com.au/bob-still-the-builder-in-brisbane-breakfast/  https://radiotoday.com.au/jase-lauren-up-christian-down-and-better-news-for-2dayfm-in-survey-1-of-2026/  With Steve's analysis piece at https://radioinfo.com.au/news/radio-ratings-survey-1-analysis/     More at www.radiotoday.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 5, 202633 min

RadioToday: Kyle and Jackie split, Audio Awards, Radioinfo's 30th birthday

  Jen is joined by Steve Ahern this week. We cover -  The Australian Audio Awards - get your entries in! They close at midnight on Friday the 6th. Radioinfo turns 30 A sneak peek at Survey 1, 2026 And Kyle and Jackie O. Steve Ahern had an on the record chat with Kyle. While things keep changing, Steve and Jen discuss the possible future for the duo and for ARN.  More at these links: https://radiotoday.com.au/i-didnt-quit-jackie-o-opens-up-about-arn-departure/  https://radioinfo.com.au/news/happy-30th-birthday-radioinfo/  https://mumbrella.com.au/audioawards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 19, 202626 min

Radio Today: HEARD Conference coverage

On 18th February, Commercial Radio & Audio held its 2026 HEARD Conference at Sydney's International Convention Centre. Steve Ahern was there for RadioToday, he tells Jen Seyderhelm what he thought. We also share some audio from the conference of Mark Ritson, Lara Thom and breakfast radio stars. This week it’s a HEARD special as Commercial Radio and Audio held their annual audio showcase. I’ll catch up with Steve Ahern in a moment who was there for a reflection on the event, and later the National Radio Airplay Chart song of the week. Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) unveiled its industry roadmap at the annual audio showcase event HEARD, with Australia's commercial networks uniting to deliver what agencies and advertisers have asked for: frictionless access to audio's growing reach and proven effectiveness. For more on the event Steve Ahern joins me.  Our conference reports: https://radiotoday.com.au/audio-the-campaign-catalyst-for-brand-growth-2026-heard-conference/  https://radiotoday.com.au/ad-campaigns-that-invest-in-audio-are-more-effective-mark-ritson-at-heard26/  https://radiotoday.com.au/ad-campaigns-with-regional-audio-are-33-more-effective-heard-conference/  The RCS National Radio Airplay Chart Song of week this week takes us 100 times around the sun with Guy Sebastian. It debuted at #31 on the Chart with 239 spins across 23 stations.   Don't forget to enter the Australian Audio Awards. Closing date is approaching fast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 3, 202610 min

Radio Today: Nine Radio sale washup, new year shift changes

 It has been just two weeks since GfK Survey 8 and yet what is usually a gentle start to the year in radioland has been anything but. Nine Radio’s sale goes through Changes for Nova Sydney breakfast and afternoons James Valentine retires and triple j gets a new music director New execs for the Super Radio Network ARN offloads more SCA shares And we’ll shine a light on the National Radio Airplay Chart song of the week by Harry Styles HAVE YOU ENTERED THE AUDIO AWARDS YET? https://mumbrella.com.au/audioawards  www.radiotoday.com.au     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 30, 202610 min

Radio Today: Australian Audio Awards bonus episode

The story behind how the Australian Audio Awards came about.  Find out how to enter and hear about the judging criteria. Entry details at www.mumbrella.com.au/audioawards  When your submisison is ready, enter here https://2026-aus-audio.awards-portal.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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