The ABC is unique on many levels, not only does it operate five radio network brands, it’s also part of every GfK Survey. But how seriously does it take survey and the results? We ask ABC ...

Southern Cross Austereo again had some strong results around the country, with some welcome (for them) traction with the hit Network. And while Hamish & Andy only appeared for half of this ...

ARN have had a dream run, particularly in Sydney with the number one and two FM Breakfast shows. For them it’s about consistency.  “We’ve been very pro-active about ...

It took just over 3 years but Nova Entertainment’s smooth fm went #1 FM for the first time in Sydney and did it in style. We spoke to Paul Jackson about the smooth results and what in ...

Three years ago I made a bold and rash statement about smooth fm’s chances of being number one.  It turns out I was wrong, unforgivably wrong.I now have to live with the fact that, for ...

Survey #5 surfaces @ 9:30am sharp. Who’ll be UP? Who’ll be DOWN? Is this the one where we see some shifts in Drive around the country? All the results, all the Analysis you know Radio ...

Tom Petty sang about it but never did it.John Travolta did though, as did Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Harrison Ford and Angelina Jolie. Getting your private pilot’s license is an amazing ...

Talent isn’t as important to the audience as it should be.I get frustrated when I observe the spoken words of air personalities being ignored, often unintentionally, by the audience. While ...

A lot of conversation goes into crafting the personality/stationality of radio brands.To all owners, group heads, market managers and general managers: The personality of your station reflects ...

Jon Coleman founded Coleman Insights in 1978. Through much of the 80’s, Jon also served as a vice president for Capitol Broadcasting Company. Prior to forming Coleman Insights and leading ...