Radioinfo Podcast

The hard-sell announcer voiceovers that once dominated radio and television ads have gradually been replaced by something much more conversational. Today, audiences don't want to feel like they're being sold to - they want to feel like someone's talking directly to them.After more than two decades behind the microphone, Anna has voiced everything from national ad campaigns to corporate narration and educational content. Along the way, she's seen trends come and go, technology transform the industry, and home studios become the norm.We caught up with Anna to talk about what makes a voiceover sound authentic, how she approaches every script, the biggest mistakes new voice actors make, and why she believes human connection will always have a place - even in the age of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've spent any time around radio advertising, podcast advertising, or commercial audio production, you've probably come across Ralph van Dijk.As the founder of Eardrum, Ralph has spent more than three decades helping brands create audio that captures attention, changes behaviour, and drives results.We sat down with Ralph to talk about listener psychology, copywriting, voice casting, sonic branding, and why so many audio ads are forgotten the moment they finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Head of Production Coordination at Abe's Audio, Britt oversees a team that handles 100+ incoming projects daily, manages voiceover casting, coordinates production workflows, and helps ensure everything is delivered on time and on brief.We talked with Britt to talk about building team culture, managing remote teams, casting voiceovers, handling client briefs, and what it takes to keep a team running smoothly under pressure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From regional WA radio through to some of the country's biggest breakfast and drive shows, Jeza has built a career around creating audio that grabs attention and tells stories. Today, he's also building tools that are helping audio producers save hours every week.We sat down with him to talk about these tools, his experience in audio production, creating great commercials, and breaking creative rules.Find out more about AudioSnag at https://audiosnag.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prithi Dey has an extensive background in music, publishing, and branded content. Currently Head of Podcasts AUNZ at Spotify, she plays a pivotal role in shaping creator strategies and driving podcast growth for one of the world's largest streaming platforms.We sat down with Prithi to talk about podcast audience growth, video podcasting, monetisation, discoverability, creator strategy, and why podcasting in 2026 looks completely different to a few years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Gregson is one of Australia’s most experienced commercial audio creatives, with more than 30 years across radio, copywriting, production, and creative leadership. Today, he leads the creative division at Tapt Media, overseeing teams across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.We sat down with Chris to talk about radio copywriting, producing effective audio campaigns, creative leadership, voice casting, and why the best audio ads know when to stop talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Key to Podcast Success: Insights from Claire Murphy.Discover insights on building a successful podcast community, balancing content and production quality, and understanding your audience.Podcasting has become a staple of modern media, but with so many shows available, what makes one podcast stand out from the rest? In this post, we explore key insights from Claire Murphy, a seasoned podcaster with over 20 years in the industry, shares her expertise on creating compelling podcast content and building a dedicated audience## About ClaireClaire has spent more than two decades in the audio industry, beginning her career in radio before transitioning into the podcasting world in 2019. She has launched several successful podcasts, including a daily news show and a true crime series, showcasing her versatility and deep understanding of audio storytelling.Audio Academy is a joint initiative of radioinfo and Abe’s Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yannick Lawry is an experienced voiceover artist who began his career in the UK. We talked to him about how he got started in the industry, what makes a VO performance cut through, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.Get in touch with Yannick at yannicklawry.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke with legendary producer (and SCA’s National Head of Audio Production and Sound Design) David Konsky to unpack the small things and creative decisions that can take your audio production from good to great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From EPing Hamish & Andy to overseeing LiSTNR’s Original Content for SCA, Sam Cavanagh is a guy who knows what he’s talking about.We spoke with him about his career, what makes shows stick, and the realities (and challenges) behind building successful audio content & podcasts today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 15 years in radio Jack lawrence left with an idea for a podcast and not much else. Now he makes a six figure salary and produces 6 podcasts that get tens of thousands of downloads per month.Steve Ahern spoke to Jack at the opening party for the new Acast Sydney studio last week.“I spent 15 years in radio. I started at SEAFM on the Gold Coast, I worked in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne. I worked on the Hughesy and Kate Drive show for 5 years. I spent a long time in radio, 15 years of my life. I was made redundant in Adelaide in 2016. So I ran around the traps… my last stint was at Today FM breakfast working on the Hughesy Ed and Erin show as their anchor.Jack started with one podcast and has now developed a suite of offerings, mostly in the crime genre. How does it feel?“Amazing! For me, it's about working for myself and the freedom that comes with that. The freedom to be able to tell the stories that I want to tell.“You know, I spent my radio career, always asking permission…and, you know, you have limitations, of course, with radio, versus podcasting. You don't have limitations [with podcasting].“I wanted to interview people with insane life stories. So I started the podcast where I speak to prisoners who are incarcerated in the United States… So it's freedom for me to tell the stories I want to tell, the content that I want to produce. And freedom to be able to do things with my family, like pick up my kids from school or go and see them doing stuff and not have to go to a content director can I have the afternoon off." Enter the Australian Audio Awards here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Toni & Ryan and Jack Lawrence got into podcasting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our colleagues at Radio Today share this chat between Steve Ahern and Tim Burrowes with all you need to know about the Australian Audio Awards. 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At today's National Press Clus address in Canberra, ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks focused on the "value and impact" of the national broadcaster and its importance for "a cohesive nation""We cannot take this Australia of ours for granted. We must continue investing in our Australian stories, in our Australian voices, in Australian creativity," he said.He looked beyond the ratings numbers to articulate the impact of radio across all its platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifty years ago today the Whitlam Labor government was dismissed by the Governor General John Kerr for its inability to pass the federal budget and guarantee supply. It is one fo the few reasons an Australian government can be dismissed from government by the monarch’s representative, the Governor General.Leigh Hatcher was a reporter for the Macquarie Radio Network that day. Radio was the first medium to break the news of the dismissal to the public after months of coverage of the Liberal dominated Senate not passing the budget bills and precipitating the ‘supply’ constitutional crisis.Leigh tells radioinfo’s Steve Ahern how it all unfolded on the day from the moment his cadet burst through the door of his small radio press gallery office shouting ‘Gough sacked!”Read more www.radioinfo.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the ARN upfronts a lot of the new initiatives announced depend on next level of sophistication of digital and advertising technology. ARN's Director of Digital Strategy, Data & Digital Ventures Ben Campbell talks to Steve Ahern to explain the Ad Tech behind the new initiatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this radioinfo podcast Steve Ahern talk to the chief audience and content officer of the Australian Radio Network Lauren Joyce, about the ARN Upfronts. Lauren talks about the network and presenter changes ARN has put in place for 2026. Christian O’Connell is going national but Kyle and Jackie are not.The strategy to put Kyle and Jackie on DAB in Perth and whether that will change over time.Smallzy joins the KIIS network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this radioinfo podcast Steve Ahern talks to the new CEO of the Australian Radio Network, Michael Stephenson, about the ARN Upfronts. Michael talks about the partnenships ARN has put in place with Spotify, Youtube and others for advertising, creating local Australian content on the global iHeart platform, the ARN share price and how he plans to build on the heritage left by former CEO Ciaran Davis.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As podcasters all over Asia are scurrying to get their entries in for the 2025 Asia Podcast Awards before they close on 4th July, radioinfo's Steve Ahern got some tips on changing consumption trends in podcasting, the best approach to starting and promoting your new podcast and the business model that iHeart Australia is using for its podcast slate from Corey Layton, iHeart Australia’s Head of Digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dielectric offers broadcast systems designed and manufactured under one roof, including all components from transmitter output to tower top. With roots dating back to 1942, Dielectric helped pioneer the broadcast age, and the company’s drive to innovate has never waned. Dielectric has earned a reputation for offering the world’s most sophisticated antenna and signal-transmission solutions, and an ability to meet the needs of all broadcasters: TV, HD and FM, low and high power.Dielectric President and CEO Keith Pelletier told radioinfo’s Steve Ahern at the 2025 NABShow about the quick deployment of equipment in disaster-prone areas, enabling broadcasters to maintain their signals during emergencies.They also discussed exciting innovations in their product line aimed at enhancing FM transmission systems, focusing on the new Ringmaster Antenna system and groundbreaking new manifold combiners for radio broadcast transmission.Dielectric is accelerating its R&D processes, ultimately benefiting customers through economical and high-performance solutions and improved sustainability methods, as you will find out in this radioinfo podcast.More information:https://www.dielectric.comhttps://radioinfo.asia/news/reduced-wind-resistance-and-decreased-tower-weight-in-new-dielectric-transmission-technology-nabshow-2025/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Ahern and four other CEOs from European radio companies talk about the things that excite them and the challenges they face in this #RDE25 RadioDays top level session titled 'What Keeps CEOs up at Night.' Konstantinos Fotopoulos, the CEO of Audiomax in Greece, top issues: Developing new radio shows – exciting Financial problems – find money, avoid pay cuts How to manage strong personalities – relationships How to face the competition – finding creative solutions Reporting to shareholders Baiba Zuzena, Chair of Latvia’s public broadcaster The role of radio in the future digital media ecosystem – identify strengths, maximize impact Visual radio – genre fusion or threat Developing new local music stars via radio Sustaining youth engagement with content in native language Stable long term funding for public service broadcasters Attracting and retaining young talent Vivian Mohr, President of Audio at Bauer Media UK The product proposition for audio in the AI world Advocating for audio to commercial partners and agencies – a generational change in buyers How to maximize inventory Evolving measurement in relevant yet responsible ways The role of media in preserving transparency and democratic values Charles-Emmanuel Bon, Secretary General of Radio France The relevance of radio today in the face of converged audio and video platformsThe impact of podcasters on election campaigns How to keep audio and radio attractive to the audience Challenges of social media – algorithms and editorial control The importance of public service media to democracy Steve grouped them all into 6 main themes: The role of radio in the modern media and AI world Money – ad revenue, public funding Supporting culture, society, democracy, local language, local music Talent – finding talent that appeal to young audiences, maximizing performance Growing and attracting new audiences/ audience segments Competition from Social Media and Search Read more at: https://radioinfo.com.au/conference/what-keeps-radio-ceos-up-at-night-rde25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Ahern caught up with Aussie Fyona Smith, who is now in based in Dublin as Managing Editor for Bauer Media's Today FM.Fyona previously worked in sales, as an announcer at SCA and ARN, a music director and Head of Radio at AFTRS. She left Sydney to work in Ireland about 5 years ago."One of the things that's different about the Irish audience is their absolute love of radio, it's still at pre-internet levels. Spoken word content and the connection to radio is really embedded in culture here, that hasn't been disrupted by all of the streaming choices or all of the entertainment choices that we've got with multiple devices now. That really fascinates me.Listen to the full interview between Steve Ahern and Fyona over a pint of Guiness in a Dublin pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Take Asia podcast was launched in May. "It's a weekly podcast and we're basically taking the biggest, most compelling, most interesting story in Asia that Bloomberg reporters and our newsroom has produced and extending that story in hopefully, a compelling and interesting way for a different audience. It's a way to tap into our newsroom... I'm super grateful to be working for such a well resourced organization. We have a huge newsroom here in Asia, I think we have the biggest Asian newsroom, hundreds of reporters in more than a dozen bureaus here in Asia.Oanh tells the inside story of her process for creating this award winning podcast in the 2024 Asia Podcast Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former politician, now radio presenter and podcaster KJ, talks to Steve Ahern at Radiodays Asia 2024.He shares his transformative journey into the world of radio and podcasts. After stepping away from a political career, he found renewed purpose and passion in broadcasting. KJ emphasizes the power of radio, highlighting how it fosters connection and community engagement. He discusses the challenges and rewards of producing content that resonates with listeners, noting that podcasts have become a vital platform to encourage political engagement.KJ also reflects on the evolving landscape of media and comments on the Malaysian government's moves to regulate social media platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russel Howcroft chats about advertising and ratings with radioinfo's Peter Saxon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Cross Media Group Limited (ASX: SXL) today announced its financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2022. Peter Saxon speaks to Grant Blackley about the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine Radio CEO Tom Malone talks to Peter Saxon about the success of Nine Radio 3 years after acquisition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nova's Ben Latimer talks to Peter Saxon about Survey 7, highlighting the continuing success of smooth and recognising the quiet achiever Bogart Torelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radioinfo's Peter Saxon talks to Mark Taylor about then results of Survey 6, particularly 4BH Brisbane's remarkable rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Cross Austereo CeO Grant Blackley talks to radioinfo about the company's full year financial results, released today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciaran Davis talks to radioinfo about HT&E and ARN's half year results Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Radioinfo Podcast, Peter Saxon talks to Greg Byrnes, Duncan Campbell and Paul Jackson, recorded with RØDE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abe Udy and and Harry Badcock from Abe's Audio talk to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about how to make a brilliant sounding podcast taking into account room audio, mic quality and other production techniques. Peter used a RODE podcast mic and mixer to record this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy, news, society and culture and true crime are the top podcast categories, according to Tom Webster, who chats with radioinfo's Wayne Stamm at Radiodays Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SCA has become “an audio company that appeals to a mass audience in a premium environment,” SCA CEO Grant Blacklery told the RadioDays Europe audience. He spoke to radioinfo's Wayne Stamm after his presentation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a presentation at Pier Two on Sydney Harbour today, ARN updated agencies and clients on the company’s latest moves. "Radio is the driving force behind the diversification of audio," said Peter. We spoke to him after the presentation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Copeland, CADA’s General Manager told attendees that CADA’s programming approach is “short form content that moves at the speed of content and engages today’s young listeners.” She spoke to radioinfo after her presentation at a recent ARN client /agency function. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After many months of lockdowns and being the only ones in the building, Marty Sheargold and his team finally got to have a proper media get-together for Triple M Melbourne’s new breakfast show today. radioinfo was there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne Stamm is covering the NAB Show 2022 in Amercia for radioinfo. He speaks to CRA's Jamie Chaux and Experi's Joe D'Angelo about digital radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our reporter Wayne Stamm is in the USA covering the 2022 NAB Show. He speaks to Fred Jacobs about Jacob's Media's upcoming Techsurvey which explores changed usage habits for car dash systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long-time radio duo Mike E & Emma will be heard live on the new RnB FRIDAYS Radio station on LiSTNR and on DAB+, from Monday, February 28, 7-10am weekdays. They talk to radioinfo's Peter Saxon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine Entertainment CEO Mike Sneesby discusses Financial results and the future of live streaming for radio and tv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grant Blackley talks about SCA's half year results for Feb 2022, covid and strategy for the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ARN CEO Ciaran Davis reviews the success of 2021 and talks about ARN's programming and revenue strategies for this year 2022 in this conversation after the company's Annual Report was released.He discussed: Covid's affect on the business, and on him personally, balancing digital and broadcast revenue, Live Radio Streaming's potential for advertising revenue and the sale of 4KQ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inventor of Adthos AI Voiceover software Raoul Wedel discusses the new technology with radioinfo.com.au 's Peter Saxon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grant Broadcasters CEO Alison Cameon talks about background to the company's sale to ARN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After acquiring Grant Broadcasters stations today, ARN CEO Ciaran Davis explains the philosophy behind the takeover to radioinfo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about her 20 years at the helm of CRA and her impending retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GfK's Dr Morten Boyer talks to radioinfo's Peter Saxon about radio ratings changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.