Triple M Network

[Tim_Lowe]

cricket finished on triple m listening through the app they are replaying the music from when the cricket was on lol
the songs on now were on 2hrs ago lol

[Brianc68]

Probably - they don’t seem too concerned about a consistent sound for their stations

[akymbo82]

I don’t understand why tmmm didn’t go after the big bash radio rights instead of test. Test are good but I would have thought big bash fits there genre more.

[Radiohead]

Interesting thought, but I think BBL.radio coverage would only work for when that city’s home team(s) are playing eg. I can’t imagine Hobart vs Perth appealing to eg Sydney radio listeners

It works better on TV since BBL has visual impact moreso than Test cricket, and that its non ratings period and it’s TVs primetime.

[dxnerd]

The Bogan Bash would fit MMM like a hand in a glove. I don’t see the problem in limiting coverage to the cities involved, much like it does with the AFL.

And yes, I do watch the BBL, if only to see Brad Hogg in action :).

[akymbo82]

@dxnerd

much like it does with the AFL

That’s kind of what I was thinking too. It fits like their afl coverage, I don’t really want to hear a Collingwood v Brisbane game in Adelaide but tripled still boardcast it into Adelaide.

I think it’s the only thing missing with the big bash. I have been out plenty of times over the Xmas break, driving home after 7pm and wanting to hear it.

It’s out of ratings so why not give it a go.

[Laoma]

One of the reasons why I have a digital radio so I can listen to BBL of any game… Though Triple M getting lots of complaints no music. I think they need to make sure they run the music programs on Triple M DAB. It’s a shame the ABC can’t bring big bash too.

[crankymedia]

Jess and Luke on the overnight talk show have had a stumble on working out station freqs.

Mention of the station formerly known as RadioWest Bridgetown, 6BY AM 900.

Firstly, they stumbled over the pronunciation of Manjimup, then the frequency of AM 900 was referred to as 90.0

[Radiohead]

Oh dear, reminds me of a time when a Super Radio Network webpage had listed 2DU’s relay into Cobar as being on FM 97.2 (when it is on AM 972).

[TheStyles83]

Melbourne’s JB and Billy are set to move Into 4-7 Weekdays I think???

[Radiohead]

Just heard a sweeper promoting Triple M’s Classic Rock Summer… which ended with something like “And Nova’s music sucks… a lot”.

Lol. I haven’t heard that one before.

[crankymedia]

Childish, audience do not care for attack sweepers. It’s a fight best kept away from the public. Shows lack of discipline.

[Brianc68]

Don’t you mean their “Cold Chisel and Cricket” summer?

[Radiohead]

I have to admit I haven’t heard much Chisel this summer on the Ms, but I for one (and I am probably in the minority here), like hearing 80s Aussie Rock on Triple M.

[SydneyCityTV]

In the last Sydney radio survey of 2016, Triple M was 8th in the ratings behind the ARN stations, the Nova stations, Triple J, 2GB and 702 ABC, so I wouldn’t exactly say that Triple M is one of Sydney’s most popular radio stations at the moment.

Personally, I doubt that Triple M’s recent heavy emphasis on sport and the decision to run an overnight talkback program will help their overall ratings much in the Sydney market this year.

@nzwarrior51

If Bona is doing talkback right why is everyone complaining, mid dawns for those who work that time which I doubt many people on here work over night, listening to music (2 or 3 songs then ads) is horrible to keep you up, it’s the same stuff. An engaging talkback show with music involved is great to keep the mind active. SCA regional have GYIM from 7 until 10 with all those things Brian spoke about.

I agree that automated music all night doesn’t make for great listening, but is there any reason why SCA can’t just have an announcer on (whether it’s live, pre-recorded or whatever) talking about the songs being played? There are other radio stations doing talkback in the midnight-dawn timeslot, so I’m not sure that Triple M needs to be joining in.

@nzwarrior51

But how is everything triple m does bogan simply because they aren’t doing what smooth are?

Comparing Triple M to Smooth FM is like comparing apples and oranges.

@nzwarrior51

I agree triple m need to change some things in Sydney and likely Brisbane too (Melbourne running strong) but they are no more bogan than WS.

I’m not sure about everyone else, but I get the general impression from their marketing that Triple M Sydney (especially “The Grill Team” breakfast show) is primarily aimed at male bogans. TV ads like this and [this] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJv7NHTU71w) especially scream “this station is for male bogans” to me.

I’d probably say that the promotion and marketing for WSFM (since you pointed the station out, I’ll use them as an example) targets a broader demographic and perhaps not coincidentally, has usually rated better than Triple M in the Sydney market for a few years now. While I’d like to see some things changed with WSFM, I certainly wouldn’t say that Triple M are less targeted towards the male bogan demographic with their promotion and marketing…

[littlegezzybear]

@SydneyCityTV

I agree that automated music all night doesn’t make for great listening

Some people want to listen to just music. I’d much prefer automated music than Bona.

[Awabakal]

@littlegezzybear

Some people want to listen to just music. I’d much prefer automated music than Bona.

please do then - you have a choice of let’s see… ummm… Smooth 95.3, Nova 96.9, WS 101.7, 2Day 104.1, KIIS 106.5 plus a bunch of community stations as well… doesn’t seem to be a problem finding something for you.

[Brianc68]

If people want to know what an engaging music driven hosted midnight to dawn show sounds like, I’m currently listening to After Midnight with Janice Long on BBC Radio 2. She just played Led Zeppelin and yet she doesn’t sound bogan or talk about sensationalist topics and yet remains engaging. And BBC R2 is number one - with males AND females.

That’s how it’s done.

[Awabakal]

@Brianc68

That’s how it’s done.

in the UK.

We’re in Australia, mate.

[Brianc68]

There’s little difference.

Thanks mate, but I’m Australian too.