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New look, on-air imaging and positioning for GOLD coming next week.

GOLD has made some exciting changes!

Now we’re all about playing ‘Just Great Rock’. Embracing the timeless rock hits from the late '60s through the '90s. You can expect to enjoy the sounds of guitar heroes like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Eddie Van Halen, along with iconic lead singers such as Mick Jagger and Axl Rose.

GOLD is also prioritising a music-intensive listening experience throughout the day, introducing 90-minute Rockathons – Just Great Rock with minimal interruptions.

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4931

Now all they all have to do is improve coverage and all will be well
Have to use streaming to listen

4932

Hawkesby leaving…Mike Hosking adding an extra hour until they find a replacement.

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4933

Wonder how many years the Hosk has left in him.

Could imagine Rachel Smalley being given Early Edition again, unless they’re taking that show in a different direction

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4934

The Australian reports Goldman Sachs is undertaking a reviewing of MediaWorks’ business with the view of liquidating some of its assets, that could be picked up by NZME.

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4935

Probably a good move if it means an easier sale of MW radio. Sounds as if NZME could be interested in OOH

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Reply from Wendy Palmer MW CEO has just gone out in a staff email

MediaWorks confirms it has been working with Goldman Sachs in connection with its ongoing refinancing discussions. The Board is not considering an imminent sale of MediaWorks in whole or part. MediaWorks is entirely focussed on delivering outstanding results for its customers, audiences and employees.

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That would have to pass the Commerce Commission first. I doubt they’d let anything even in part through, given they’re the biggest pair of operators in the industry.

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4938

I wonder if any of the Australian companies would want to pick it up

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Want to have your say on how Magic should sound? You can tell us your thoughts and also go in the draw for $100 cash by filling out the latest Q&A!

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4940

Base FM has disappeared off Freeview, replaced by something called Radio Aotearoa. Is this a new station, or is it a rebrand? Asking for a friend :slightly_smiling_face:

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Base fm still seems to have a presence on Instagram, their website makes no mention from the brief look I took that they are rebranding.

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4942

Doesn’t look Radio Aotearoa’s connected to any of the radio networks either. Had a quick listen to it, sounds very Hits-esque.

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I think Base has been off freeview for a a bit now as I have accidently landed on the channel and the music mix definitely wasn’t Base FM, they just haven’t update the EPG. Radio Aotearoa is a George Ngatai venture from the looks of it, would now explain why he purchased Base FM.

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4945

So no more Jono and Ben? But I thought everyone loved them - or are they adding someone to the lineup?

For an unrelated flashback, this time 30 years ago a number of us would have been listening to a Classic Hits Sunday.
My station of choice to listen to it on was Radio Scenicland - what was yours? Must say I thought they were awesome! :slightly_smiling_face:

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In 1993? 3ZE/3ZB

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Gonna throw my 2c before it’s announced and I’m wildly wrong :sweat_smile:

I predict Jono and Ben move to drive, PJ Harding and Megan to breakfast.

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4948

Not the worst idea, and a female duo on a female skewing station.

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Jono & Ben with Megan on Breakfast.

I’m ruling out PJ on Drive.

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4950

They would need someone else with them. I dont think they would be strong enough on their own.

From a listeners POV, Jono and Ben with Megan would be best IMO.

If I had to dream, it would be Jase and PJ reuniting on The Hits Drive seeing as Australian media are saying his KIIS Breakfast show is wrapping up at the end of the year.

Which would see them going up against their ZM replacements Bree and Clint. They are roughly going after the same audience

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