Day: September 11, 2024

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

Want to uncover more podcast trends? Check out our Australian Podcast Bi-Annual Report here.

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts August 2024
Podcast		Producer	Monthly Listeners
1	Hamish & Andy	LiSTNR (SCA)	897,086
2	ABC News Top Stories	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	717,549
3	Casefile True Crime	Audioboom	677,813
4	Mamamia Out Loud	Mamamia	562,587
5	Shameless	Shameless Media	530,065

 

Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres August 2024
Genre		Monthly Listeners
1	Society & Culture	4,643,132
2	True Crime	4,041,916
3	News	3,996,564
4	Comedy	3,485,773
5	Sports	3,369,603

 

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcast publishers August 2024
Publisher		Monthly Listeners
1	ARN/iHeart	4,441,912
2	LiSTNR (SCA)	3,460,055
3	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	2,826,744
4	SiriusXM Podcast Network	2,271,006
5	Audioboom	2,101,693

 

Top five sales representatives by monthly listeners August 2024
Sales representatives		Publishers represented	Listeners
1	LiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA), Schwartz Media, SiriusXM Podcast Network, audiochuck, Wondery, DM Podcasts, NBC Universal News Group	7,034,699
2	ARN / iHeart	ARN, iHeartMedia, Audioboom, AdLarge Media, Sport Social Podcast Network, The Athletic, The Investors Podcast Network, All Ears English, Sony Music, Clubby Sports, NZME, TED, Johns Media	6,586,101
3	NOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment, News Corp Australia, Podshape	2,506,864
4	News Corp Australia	News Corp Australia	1,733,042
5	Nine	Nine Radio, Nine Publishing	1,630,326

About the Australian Podcast Ranker
The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of the top 200 podcasts listened to by Australians, the top 200 Australian podcasts, the 20 biggest publishers and the 20 most successful podcast sales representatives.
The Australian Podcast Ranker is an industry initiative commissioned by CRA and published by Triton Digital. Results comply with IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.

Radio Skid Row is looking for a part-time worker to coordinate and expand sponsorship at the station. This position includes working closely with the board, station manager, communications officer and volunteers to expand radio skid row’s sponsorship income and increase the organisation’s income generating capacity in general in both traditional radio and in more modern digital markets. The position also includes working closely with the Station Manager & Communication Officer to develop and expand fundraisers and supporter drives.

We’re looking for someone who is creative, confident and motivated, with a passion for building genuine grass-roots community organisations.

The core responsibilities of the Sponsorship Coordinator are:

• Managing or-air sponsorship
• Expanding Radio Skid Row’s income generating capacity in traditional radio markets
• Expanding Radio Skid Row’s income generating capacity in digital markets
• Developing and managing sponsorship relationships with local businesses and organisations
• Developing and expanding fundraising at radio skid row
• Meeting Key Performance Indicators

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable ability to manage and generate income streams for non-profit organizations
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and demonstrable ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrable ability to work with volunteers, community members and a volunteer board of directors
• Strong IT & digital media skills
• Strong knowledge of social media and digital marketing

The position is part time, 30 hours per fortnight at $38 per hour, including superannuation & benefits, with weekend work required occasionally. Radio Skid Row offers the opportunity for flexible working conditions, which can be discussed and agreed upon with the station manager. This is a one-year contract, with strong possibility for renewal, depending on funding and other circumstances. There will be a 3-month trial/probation period (at full pay), at the end of which there will be a review.

Please send your CV and a letter addressing the selection criteria to the station manager before the 30th September 2024. stationmanager@skidrow.com.au

Are you passionate about radio and community broadcasting? Do you want hands-on experience in a dynamic media environment? We’re excited to invite you to apply for Radio Skid Row’s Internship Program!

Why Intern at Radio Skid Row?

1. Gain Practical Experience: Dive into every aspect of radio production, from behind-the-scenes operations to on-air experiences. You’ll develop valuable skills and insights into the world of broadcasting.
2. Be Part of a Community: Radio Skid Row is more than just a radio station—it’s a hub for community engagement and social change. As an intern, you’ll contribute to programs that support and uplift the community.
3. Develop Your Skills: Whether you’re interested in audio editing, content creation, or live broadcasting, our internship program is designed to help you build a diverse skill set.

What You’ll Do

• On-Air Production: Assist in producing on-air shows or studio interviews using Adobe Audition and Audacity.
• Broadcasting: Host your own radio program and bring your unique voice to our airwaves.
• Digital Media: Produce content for our website and social media platforms to engage with our audience.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with the local community and contribute to our community-focused programming.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects including community news, activist news, and content.

What We’re Looking For

• Everyone is Welcome: We encourage encourages First Nations people, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and value the unique perspectives and contributions of every applicant.
• No Age Restrictions: We welcome individuals of all ages to apply!
• No Prior Experience Required: No previous experience in radio or music is necessary.
• Motivated Learners: We seek individuals who are eager to learn new skills and make a meaningful contribution.
• Flexible Duration: Internships can range from 4 weeks to 6 months, depending on your availability and our program needs.

Apply Now!

Ready to make your mark in the world of broadcasting? Email your CV and Cover Letter to stationmanager@skidrow.com.au to apply.

Community Radio Plus is making the listening experience better than ever with new features that put listeners in control of their favourite shows and stations.

COMING SOON

Radiothon Notifications: Boosting Support for Your Station

Supporting community radio stations is about to become easier! With the upcoming new radiothon notifications feature, stations will be able to notify their followers about upcoming fundraising events directly through the app. These alerts help listeners stay informed and engaged, making it easier for stations to spread the word and secure much-needed donations. Stations can request promotion for upcoming radiothons by getting in touch with the CBAA Online Services team at least 4 weeks before a radiothon, and must supply promotional material and relevant links for use in promotions.

OTHER NEW FEATURES

Show Reminders: Never Miss an Episode

Listeners can set up reminders for their favourite shows. They can choose between a single reminder for a specific episode or set weekly reminders so they’re always ready when their favourite program airs. It’s as simple as tapping the reminder bell on a show or podcast to get notified when new episodes drop.

Indigenous Placenames

Community Radio Plus has introduced a new feature that allows stations to display their Indigenous placenames on their station screen.

My Queue: Customise Your Listening Experience

With the new My Queue feature, listeners can now create a personalised playlist from various podcasts, allowing them to pick episodes from different shows, reorder them, and make an ideal listening mix.

Enhanced Push Notifications

Enhanced push notifications now include images and direct links to stations or individual podcast episodes.

Toast Messaging for Better User Experience

We’ve added toast messaging to improve app interactions. These subtle, brief notifications appear in response to certain actions, making it clearer and easier to navigate through the app.

New Podcast Player Controls

Managing podcast episodes has never been easier! We’ve added a new Up Next button to the Podcast Player screen, giving listeners the ability to reorder and manage episodes from Podcasts, Downloads, or My Queue.

Direct Access to New Episodes

Podcasts with new episodes now display a bell icon, making it easy to spot fresh content.

 

LET YOUR LISTENERS KNOW ABOUT THE COMMUNITY RADIO PLUS APP

Let your listeners know that they can find your station on Community Radio Plus, whether they’re using the app on the Google Play Store, the iOS App Store, using select smart speakers as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Consultation on the Australian Government’s Community Broadcasting Sustainability Review closed last week. Thanks to all of the community broadcasters that attended consultations sessions, made a submission or opened up their stations to the Department officials throughout the consultations. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) will now review all verbal and written submissions with the aim of publishing a review document with recommended actions and outcomes. CBAA will continue to work with the Department throughout this process. We hope to achieve a positive outcome for Broadcasters this year.

Our submission builds on the vision of the Roadmap 2033 and the views expressed to us by stations throughout the process. As a priority, the CBAA is seeking an immediate and substantially increased funding allocation for community broadcasters to deliver Roadmap 2033: Community Broadcasting’s plan for greater impact in every Australian Community (Roadmap 2033). We are asking for more funding for station operations, workforce development, specialist content and projects to achieve community outcomes.

Our submission also covers the structure and funding of the Community Broadcasting Program (CBP) and Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program (IMBP) as well as legislation, regulation, and the activity of the regulator (the ACMA). We are urging the Government to work with the sector on legislative and regulatory reforms which will create a clearer and more consistent framework for broadcasters to reduce administration, increase business certainty, enable operational flexibility and efficiency, expand services and increase opportunities to develop alternative sources of income.

Please contact CBAA Head of Advocacy and Communications Reece Kinnane (reece.kinnane@cbaa.org.au) regarding any issues you’d like to discuss or any help your station can provide to strengthen our advocacy on behalf of the sector.

The ABC has added an additional 456,000 listeners across our podcast offering last month according to the Triton August Podcast ranker released today.

The additional listeners saw our programs achieve a total of 2.82 million monthly listeners, a new record for the ABC since it joined the ranker and maintaining our number 3 podcast publisher rank.

ABC Head of Audio Ben Latimer said: “This is a fantastic result for our team.

It is always heartening to see audiences turn to the ABC during these moments of national importance, like the Olympics.”

There were 32 ABC titles in the top 200 ranker with ABC News Top Stories maintaining the number 2 position it achieved for the first time in July.

The ABC had 4 titles in the top 20 with ABC News Top Stories joined by Conversations at #8, ABC News Daily at #11 and ABC Sport Daily moving up 8 spots to #13.

Other ABC titles making big moves in August were The World Today which rose 95 ranks to #59, Quick Smart jumped 53 places to #95 and Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald which moved up 29 places to #117.

Roy and HG — Bludging on the Blindside continued to benefit from their Olympic coverage moving up 17 places for their highest ever rank of #24.

The full Triton Australian Podcast Ranker can be found here.

Audiences can enjoy all the ABC’s podcasts for free and ad free on ABC listen.

The Australian Podcast Ranker is a regular monthly snapshot of Australia’s most popular podcasts. The Ranker has been reporting podcast listening in Australia since 2019 and includes a wide cross section of Australian podcast publishers, from both radio and non-radio backgrounds.