Moves

Dallas Gurney has been appointed to a new Group level role, focussed on growing commercial branded content, content solutions, PR and communications services for clients. Dallas has been at the helm of Newstalk ZB and Radio Sport for over five years, spearheading ZB’s ratings dominance as well as a rejuvenation of Radio Sport.

Steve Kyte as the new General Manager Newstalk ZB and Radio Sport.  Steve is Walkley Award winning journalist and media executive with more than 20 years expertise in radio, television, online production and management internationally. Kyte has helped launch and transform some of the world’s leading radio brands, including BBC Radio 5 Live, London’s LBC and ABC Radio in Australia.

Scott Mayman is back in the country and is working on the Sunshine Coast for three weeks in the MIXFM/SEAFM newsroom. Scott told us: “It’s been a big reunion of sorts, working alongside Mark and Caroline again on MIX FM. The last time we worked together was 10 years ago.” Once that’s done he is heading to SCA Gold Coast Newsroom and lecturing Journalism at Griffith University.

AFL Legend Mick Malthouse is joining Burgo on 6IX breakfast for a weekly wrap on the state of play with the footy.

Sam Bingley, formerly of SCA Melbourne, has joined Crocmedia as Chief Commercial Officer.

James Bayes, Southern Cross Austereo’s head of digital sales & operations, has been poached by a Melbourne mobile startup called Unlockd.

Fairlie Hamilton is returning to i98 to join Marty Haynes on breakfast.

Brian Gallagher is joining the ranks of SCA as Chief Sales Officer.

Kerry ‘Pecky’ Peck has retired. The voice of Bathurst for 30 plus years, working at 2BS in the early 70’s and returning in the 80’s. Pecky hosted the Monday to Friday breakfast programs through to 2011. After getting back on track with his health, he hosted the Weekend Wireless Program.

After 14 years, C91.3’s Rob Doorey has taken redundancy. He has covered nearly every shift on the station.