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CRA poaches Nine growth executive Helena O’Dowd to drive audio’s commercial push
O’Dowd will oversee industry-wide initiatives within CRA’s 2030 Strategic Plan.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 17, 2026

Catching evil: Mark Llewellyn & Andy Byrne on their killer podcast
The TV veterans have found themselves in a live investigation for a notorious serial killer.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 17, 2026

LiSTNR gives Aussie ears a voice with bold new brand platform
It positions the company as a deeply local, audience-first audio brand.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 28, 2026

ABC to exit iHeartRadio app
It comes as the public broadcaster reviews its audio strategy.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 23, 2026

Podcast Ranker: Hamish & Andy still untouchable as sport surges
Hamish & Andy led December’s Triton Podcast Ranker as news topped genres and sport surged on LiSTNR.
by Mediaweek – Jan 21, 2026

The Wiggles take Vegemite into Nova’s Red Room
The Studio Session brings together three of Australia’s most recognisable brands in a piece of family-focused branded content.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 19, 2026

Podcasts crash the Golden Globes and claim their place at the top table
So, what does it mean for creators Down Under?
by Makayla Muscat – Jan 7, 2026

Podcast Ranker: November's audience shake-up hits sport hardest
The ranker showed major audience shifts across news, lifestyle, sport and live radio.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 17, 2025

Don't switch off now: Neighbours lives on beyond the finale
Everybody still needs good Neighbours.
by Vihan Mathur – Dec 12, 2025

Spotify turns Wrapped into an advertiser power play
Now brands have been given their own personalised insights recap.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 4, 2025

Peter Charlton named new Chair of Commercial Radio & Audio
Lizzie Young: 'The opportunity to build on this growth ... is exciting.'
by Natasha Lee – Nov 19, 2025

CRA launches unified Audio ID for streamlined digital audio buying
It'll offer marketers streamlined access to 14.7M listeners across major radio networks.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 17, 2025

Spotify's new feature will change the way we listen to audiobooks
You'll be able to jump back into a story you've paused - whether after a week, a long day, or a mid-chapter nap.
by Natasha Lee – Nov 14, 2025

Spotify drops a marketer's album and backs it with impact data
The rollout comes with research showing Spotify delivers greater attention, engagement and ROI than social platforms.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 8, 2025

Spotify's video podcast tools fuel growth for Australian creators
Australia is now the sixth-largest video podcast market globally and local creators seeing double-digit growth.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 3, 2025

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