ARN taps new Adelaide content director
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Friday, 16th October 2020 at 4:04pm
The Australian Radio Network (ARN) has selected Richie Wright as its new content director in Adelaide, effective 19 October.
He will be in charge of Mix102.3 and CRUISE1323, succeeding Barry Keohane.
Wright was assistant CD at KIIS 106.5 in Sydney when the call-up was made. His body of work includes hosting and producing at Floater 91.9 SEA FM, 92.9 Perth, 7HOFM, and 2Day.
“I’m really excited to join the team in Adelaide and bring my love of radio to a new market. Mix is a strong brand, has a heritage Breakfast show and a team full of great people. I can’t wait to help it sparkle even brighter and further grow its market dominance,” said Wright.
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His appointment came after two months of newsreading on Breakfast with Neil Breen.
Rieger’s experience in radio includes stints with, among others, 4KQ, KRock, and The River.
“I love being back in Brisbane and doing what I love again, but most importantly, I work with some really cool people, some who I’ve known for years from other radio stations and my last stint here at Magic882 (4BH),” said Rieger.
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The interim person on the post, Kelly Baker, is staying on as a contributor.
Follow Stephenson on Twitter @Ali_Stephenson.
Gilbert hosts new Friday night show
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Monday, 26th October 2020 at 11:57am
Tim Gilbert has premiered a new Friday show over 2GB, 3AW and 4BC, called Your Weekend with Tim Gilbert.
Airing at 7PM to 8PM, the show is aimed at preparing Nine Radio audiences for fun things to do over the weekend, especially during the NRL/AFL off-season.
Your Weekend is Gilbert’s first outing at Nine since leaving The Today Show early last year. His radio experience comes from years at 2GN and 2UE.
"I'm excited returning to my first love, radio, three decades after my first gig in Goulburn. In a very heavy news cycle, we'll be taking you down the bright side of the road for an hour each Friday night and exploring everything that’s good in the world. I can't wait to work with some of my great mates again and chat with the Nine Radio listeners," said Gilbert.
Canales makes a splash in Canberra
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Miraudo to run RTRFM
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Thursday, 22nd October 2020 at 4:40pm
Simon Miraudo is the GM-designate for WA radio station RTRFM, effective 16 November, reported Radioinfo.
He will take over from Chris Wheeldon, who had been interim GM after Karen Lee left earlier this year.
Miraudo has been with the station for almost ten years, starting out as a volunteer then later co-hosted the Movie Squad review show.
Tune in to Miraudo on LinkedIn.Towell runs economics beat
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Thursday, 22nd October 2020 at 3:29pm
Noel Towell has moved to become The Age’s new economics editor.
He previously handled the paper’s state politics desk.
Follow Towell on Twitter @NoelTowell.
