Given some of their stations have some decent overlap, how would a single number work?
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Probably similar to however SCA does it as they are in a similar situation with Hit and Triple M.
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Only thing is, SCA’s setup costs money.
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I use to work in telco so I can explain how a 13 number works.
For someone like Nova / Hit / KIIS networks they advertise one number on air. for all of their stations 132410, 131060 and 131065. These advertised numbers point to designated telephone numbers at each of their capital city stations. For example if you ring 132410 in Sydney and NSW the call will go to Nova 969, and if in Brisbane and QLD 132410 would forward your call to Nova 106.9.
For places like Tweed Heads on the border of NSW and QLD in the receiving range of Nova 106.9, B105, and KIIS 97.3. The radio stations can setup what is called Postcode Routing., this allows the stations to select the postcode areas in Northern NSW for the calls to go to the Brisbane network station rather than Sydney.
For network programming such as Drive and Nights the 13 number is programmed to send all calls Australia wide to the station providing the program.
Nova 96.9 and KIIS 106.5 provide their network Drive shows so all calls on their 13 numbers go to Sydney, and for SCA Hit Network to Melbourne where their drive show comes out of.
The radio stations would have large phone accounts, and have account managers who manage their accounts. They would make sure their 13 numbers are set up correctly at all times., and can make quick changes when necessary.
I am sorry if I bored everyone.
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New 2GF studio number is (02) 66-4-22-895.
6642-1206 still operates.
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I was thinking about what it would look like if 2SM were to can FUN and DANCE Super Digi and just have Gorilla and rebrand ZOO to GEM Super Digi.
GEM would carry the 80’s to Now network playout and have the Morning Crew from New FM.
Here is some designs:
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Looking at the various stations websites, including the fact that New FM’s afternoon/drive shift has been extended until 7pm, it appears that Kate, Tim & Joel are no longer heard on the Super Radio Network’s FM stations.
According to the following station’s website, ZZZ FM in Lismore are now carrying Will & Woody at 5-7pm weekdays. It’s not clear on whether the other Super Network FM stations (exc. New FM) are also carrying the program.
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That would likely be a result of ARN now owning TRSN - which represents agency sales for BOG stations.
It’d be wonderful if some BOG stations took advantage of this, rather than taking the NewFM network feed from 3/4pm weekdays.
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Will & Woody syndicated across Super Radio Network (radiotoday.com.au)
Nova’s Kate, Tim & Joel yet again booted from another regional network.
Interesting that NewFM won’t be taking Will & Woody, even though NewFM/2HD’s Guy Ashford is quoted in this article.
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Will & Woody must be cheaper
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Yes, two should be cheaper than three 
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I notice that @hatdj is looking for another brekkie jock on NowFM.
What happened to the current one?
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Got another job closer to home 
So new jock needed ASAP
So if you know anyone who needs a start in Commercial Radio tell them to shoot me some audio & a resume to pd@now983.com.au
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@hatdj Would you be able to setup live streaming for Now FM, I would love to TuneIn from time to time.
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Been listening to Snow FM/Eagle FM in recent nights and they have like a “Hot 30”-style countdown at 7:00pm every night.
What I like about that segment is they regularly/frequently play the fresh new music that Nova FM refuses to, such as Mimi Webb’s two recent songs “Ghost of You” and “Red Flags”.
Tonight, I heard the former followed immediately after by a throwback song - “Breakeven” by The Script.
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I’d say at least some of the problem here is Caralis won’t pay extra to dangle a carrot in front of potential announcers to make a move to somewhere inland.
It’s not expensive to live in Moree and you could probably live comfortably off what they give you but a $5-$10k increase off the base would help considerably.
It makes sense to blind Freddy but not Caralis it seems.
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The Caralis stations also have a fairly negative reputation of being sleepy places with insufficient, underpaid, overworked staff, old technology and an unprofessional product. While some of that might be justified, the Moree stations are some of better stations in the network and working in an environment like that can be an incredible stepping stone for someone young and keen. It might not have the glitz and glamour of a major network (some of which have regional stations which the above description could also apply to) but learning the craft of radio with older gear that can’t do as much fancy/convenient stuff makes a very skilled operator. As does having to juggle additional roles in production, promotions or sales. Experience at a Caralis station is looked upon favourably when apply for jobs with the bigger networks as they know that means the applicant will have a wide variety of skills and experience.
A great example of a Super Radio Network up and comer is Hope Endean at FM104.7 Grafton. (As featured on Radio Today and TikTok @hopeontheradio). The opportunity she’s been given to work in radio at such a young age just wouldn’t have been there if she lived in almost any other town in Australia.
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^^^ this.
Like many others, I can be critical of BOG in aspects (pay conditions etc) but the network produces brilliant talent and it’s a great stepping stone for young people. They just need to show initiative and work hard for a year or two in the country first. Sadly, a lot of young people want to walk in the door at Fox or KIIS et al.
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Does anybody know what’s happening at Max107.3 Taree?
Their arvos announcer has just relocated to do Late Nights on NewFM (and the SRN FM network), and their brekkie announcer has also announced they’re leaving.
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