Alan Jones’ sponsors return (and then one departs)
The ad breaks were back on Alan Jones' 2GB breakfast show this morning. But the big-name sponsors stayed away, and another car company joined them.
View ArticleAlan Jones’ new porkies test: fact-checker for shock jock
Alan Jones will go back to school on checking his facts and have his editorial copy subbed for errors before being broadcast under new measures from ACMA.
View ArticleA curious balance: how Jones and 2GB snowed ACMA
Alan Jones will get a fact-checker in an agreement between his station 2GB and the media regulator. But will that make any difference to how he operates?
View ArticleToothless Twitter? Listeners stick by Jones after scandal
Alan Jones doesn't have to "die of shame" for his remarks about the PM's father -- fresh ratings show more people are listening to him, not less, despite a social media-led campaign against him.
View ArticleWanted: women to infiltrate white male shock jock crew
Talkback radio is dominated by male presenters. If we're to have any hope of diversity of opinion we need more women on the radio, says radio producer Kate Leaver.
View ArticleAlan Jones warns Labor pollies: ignore me at your peril
The advertisers may have returned to Alan Jones' program, but Labor MPs have not. The veteran broadcaster tells Crikey why he couldn't care less.
View ArticleFairfax, Macquarie merger poses risk to independence
It's the deal that never truly dies: a tie-up between the Macquarie Radio Network and Fairfax Radio. But would a merger set Fairfax on a collision course with Macquarie stars Alan Jones and Ray Hadley?
View ArticleRadio revolution? Tuning in to the new breakfast ‘all-stars’
Commercial radio is in middle of its biggest shake-up in years, but there was no sign of fresh content as the new breakfast all-stars hit the airwaves today. Crikey tuned in.
View Article3AW the bright spot in the dying gasp for Fairfax’s radio empire
Today's radio ratings mark the final indictment on Fairfax's management of its radio assets, write Crikey reporters Glenn Dyer and Myriam Robin. The post 3AW the bright spot in the dying gasp for...
View ArticleBishop retreats to 2GB for the soft apology interview
Bronwyn Bishop has said sorry, but in the cosiest way possible. The post Bishop retreats to 2GB for the soft apology interview appeared first on Crikey.
View Article‘No sniping, no undermining’ Abbott snipes, undermines
Tony Abbott tells his BFF Ray Hadley that he does not want the headline to be "Abbott slams Morrison" -- then slams Morrison. The post ‘No sniping, no undermining’ Abbott snipes, undermines appeared...
View ArticleBaby saves the day
Negotiators take note. The post Baby saves the day appeared first on Crikey.
View ArticleTurnbull faces Jones
Some showdown. The post Turnbull faces Jones appeared first on Crikey.
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Now the news … and an ad: 2UE tests radio rules
Australia's oldest radio station is adopting advertorial. Crikey's Glenn Dyer and Myriam Robin report. The post Now the news … and an ad: 2UE tests radio rules appeared first on Crikey.
View ArticleSave our statues: Stan Grant compared to the Taliban, Stalin and Mao for...
Stan Grant has not suggested tearing down statues of English settlers. But don't let the facts get in the way of a good story ... The post Save our statues: Stan Grant compared to the Taliban, Stalin...
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And the Wankley goes to…
...Sydney radio station 2GB for bringing back the "Fake Sheikh". The post And the Wankley goes to… appeared first on Crikey.
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Is the Alan Jones era of radio over?
Alan Jones' audience is large, but it may not be the audience that Nine wants in its new radio network. The post Is the Alan Jones era of radio over? appeared first on Crikey.
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Alan Jones supporters speak up as he negotiates contract
"If there was no place for Jones in Sydney radio, the media would be much poorer for his absence," said one supporter. The post Alan Jones supporters speak up as he negotiates contract appeared first...
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Alan Jones and Nine kiss and make up
An 'exclusive' feature in the Sydney Morning Herald suggests the relationship between Alan Jones and the bosses at Nine Entertainment is on the mend. The post Alan Jones and Nine kiss and make up...
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2GB boss can’t take his own medicine
Macquarie Media has spent millions on defamation payouts courtesy of its stable of shock jocks. But now CEO Adam Lang finds himself in the plaintiff's chair. The post 2GB boss can’t take his own...
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