2 019 RADIO BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT

www.rba.co.nz THE YEAR BY NUMBERS

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PEOPLE EMPLOYED BY RBA COMMERCIAL STATIONS – IN THE REGION OF 1,900 ANNUAL RADIO REVENUE $ 280.8 MILLION % OF ALL NZ ADVERTISING REVENUE 10.2% APPROXIMATE # OF COMMERCIAL RADIO FREQUENCIES 780 # OF LISTENERS AGED 10+ TO ALL RADIO AS AT S4 DECEMBER 2019 82.3% OF ALL NEW ZEALANDERS*

3.58 MILLION # OF LISTENERS AGED 10+ TO COMMERCIAL RADIO AS AT S4 DECEMBER 2019 76.4% OF ALL NEW ZEALANDERS*

3.32 MILLION # OF RADIO STUDENTS IN 2019

It is not luck that sees radio retain strong audiences in 282 the new media landscape but the engagement, connection & trust we have with our audience of over 3.6 million New Zealanders every week. – Jana Rangooni, RBA CEO www.rba.co.nz FROM THE RBA CHAIRMAN, FROM THE RBA CEO, NORM COLLISON JANA RANGOONI

As RBA Chair for I recall the major As we head into 2020 a ‘stronger public the past eight years, body of work the and a year that brings media’. together with the RBA undertook that challenges, we could • The RNZ youth Board and CEO we led to the transition never have imagined radio station may have dealt with a of renewal of radio six months ago 2019 have been put on number of significant rights over a five may now be reflected ice by the Covid issues and have year period in 2011, on with some degree crisis but there ensured the sector noting it is necessary of distance. It is hard are still plans to has continued to to renew again by to believe it was a develop the RNZ evolve and be in the strongest 2031. The Board challenges of year that included the strategy for under 35s. It is critical shape possible with audiences representing the non-competing mosque attack, Whakaari /White this is done through a transparent and advertisers. needs of members is continually Island erupting, Cricket and Rugby process that all stakeholders tested by the requirements to World Cups that did not go our way, This is my last Annual Report for the understand. It must ensure RNZ is negotiate radio research and music but a netball one that did. organisation completing fifteen years able to achieve its public service rights contracts. The Board and on the Board. During this period, the All those moments again illustrated aims without creating increased CEO are congratulated on meeting major challenges of radio and media the range of roles that radio plays competition within the commercial those challenges. deregulation have led to massive in New Zealanders’ lives. We are radio audience pool. Our aim will expansion in delivering choice to We meet often with the Government a source of news and information be to work with RNZ, MCH and NZ listeners, solutions for advertisers, and continue to advocate for them as things happen. We are a On Air to ensure this happens. and radio’s expansion into online to deal with the elephant in the trusted source of information and • Future spectrum needs and multimedia to meet the challenges of room in the media world. I reiterate commentary as people digest what options looking specifically global competition. the call I made last year for the the impact of the news means at AM’s future and including Government and its agencies to for them. Industry bodies have two key economic modelling work around tackle the complex issues that roles to play that should never be We are the original social media that DAB scenario costs, current would ensure all underestimated. First and foremost stimulates conversations about what spectrum use and 2031 renewals. media companies are able to is to deal with external stakeholders, has happened from the profound to operate in an environment where • A new NEMA and regional CDEM particularly Government, on behalf the amusing. We have broadcasters they can compete on a more level MOU framework. of the sector to ensure the needs that can educate and inform you and playing field with global players like of the industry are understood some that have a take on things that • A review of HPA moderation Facebook and Google who have and recognised. make for a great laugh. Many can advertising. been allowed to operate largely also open their hearts and connect in Some sectors choose to do this in unchecked by governments around • An increase in Radio Insights for a way few other mediums allow. the public arena but the RBA has the world. Countries like Australia use with all stakeholders. always successfully worked more and France are looking to address It is not luck that sees radio retain I would like to thank Norm for his quietly behind the scenes to ensure the content use and revenue such strong audiences in the unfailing support in the past four those at a policy and ministerial reporting anomalies and we must new media landscape but the years. His IP and industry knowledge level have all the information to do the same. engagement, connection and trust has been invaluable and his make decisions that are likely to be we have with our audience of over 3.6 The media landscape post dedication to our sector unwavering in the best interests of radio. million New Zealanders every week. COVID-19 will be a complex one even in ‘retirement’. Secondly, our role is to ensure for all our members and I know the From an RBA perspective, we are I thank the RBA Board for their that the decisions made for the organisation will be committed to likely to be focused on the following continued input and support for sector are made in the longer term ensuring radio comes through this projects in the months ahead. our sector. interests of the sector rather than as, or more, strongly than any media • COVID-19 recovery for our sector for the shorter term interests of channel might. Most of all I thank every person who and also the role radio needs any specific member. That should works in radio in some shape or form I have been expertly supported to play for listeners and our always mean the decisions meet the every day. You are the reason we by previous CEO Bill Francis and advertisers as we move through long-term interests of all members continue to be so ‘relevant to’ and for the past four years by Jana the various alert levels in the winter in regards to meeting the needs of ‘trusted by’ so many. Rangooni as well as Janine Bliss. months ahead. audiences and advertisers who are Stay safe and be kind to yourself at the core of our businesses. I thank you for your support and • Ensuring there is a full and all those around you in the look forward to catching up with Government review of the New The RBA has dealt with some months ahead. you all in the future but say farewell Zealand media landscape and challenging issues for our sector in until our paths cross again. I would how critical it is to look at what *GfK Radio Audience Measurement, the past and continues to act as a like to thank the RBA Executive needs to change in terms of Survey 4 2019, Total NZ, Cumulative well-respected body with a range of Board for their commitment to our policy and regulation to ensure a Audience (000.0 and %), Mon-Sun stakeholders and that is a credit to industry and collegial approach to healthy media landscape, not just 12mn-12mn, People 10+. (NB you all in the industry and the work industry matters. S3 2017) you do.

www.rba.co.nz NZ MUSIC ‘THE BLACKIE’ AWARD: Fletch, Vaughan & Megan’s Final Conversion, ZM Network. New Zealand music airplay increased in 2019 reaching 18.26% against the 20% target. AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR: Best Talk Presenter Breakfast or Drive – Mike Hosking, Newstalk ZB Network: Genre 2019 Actual Top Station Best Talk Presenter Other – Marcus Lush, Newstalk ZB Network; Best Music Pop 18.81% ZM Network Host or Team Non-Surveyed Market – More FM Rodney Breakfast with Brent Rock 16.63% Bayrock & Jacque; Best Music Non-Breakfast Team Network – Jono, Ben & Sharyn, Network; Best Music Non-Breakfast Host Non-Network – Dave Urban 24.64% Niu FM Nicolas, & Will Johnston, The Hits ; Best Music A/C 13.44% Life FM Non-Breakfast Host Network – Robert Scott, The Breeze Network; Best Music Breakfast Show Non-Network – Callum & P, The Hits /Southland; Best Dance 23.08% Pulzar FM Music Breakfast Show Network – Fletch, Vaughan & Megan, ZM Network. Overall 18.26% Thanks to our sponsors and supporters for 2019, RCS, GfK, NZ On Air & the NZ Broadcasting School. As usual, financial support also came from within the The Top 10 Most Played NZ songs in 2019 were: industry – MediaWorks, NZME, , , The Radio Bureau and the RBA. Rank Title Artist 1 The Greatest Six60

2 Come Home Sons of Zion ADVERTISING STANDARDS AUTHORITY

3 Catching Feelings DRAX Project feat. Six60 In 2019 there were 27 complaints about radio advertisements.

4 Give The ASA ruled 13 complaints raised issues to be considered by the Complaints Board and the other 14 complaints had no grounds to proceed. 5 Bright Blue Skies Mitch James Five complaints referred to the Board were settled as the advertiser removed 6 Old News Mitch James the advertisement. Of the remaining 8 complaints, 3 were upheld and 5 were 7 Soaked BENEE not upheld.

8 All This Time DRAX Project

9 Prefer DRAX Project

10 Toto DRAX Project

27COMPLAINTS 2019 NZ RADIO AWARDS BROADCASTING STANDARDS AUTHORITY There were strong entries again in 2019 – 618 received, indicating the continuing support for the awards. During 2019, there were 25 decisions released on broadcasts by RBA members, of which 1 was upheld. This compares with 45 in 2018 with Winners of the major categories were: 6 upheld.

STATION OF THE YEAR: For all radio stations, the number of decisions released was 29 (46 in 2019) Network – ZM; Surveyed Market – More FM Manawatu; and Non-Surveyed with 2 of these upheld (7 upheld in 2018). Market – Sun FM, Whakatane.

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO RADIO: Awarded to Simon Barnett. SERVICES TO BROADCASTING: 25 DECISIONS Brian Pauling, Darryl Paton and Larry Williams.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Awarded to Dominic Harvey.

www.rba.co.nz GfK NZ Commercial Radio Ratings | Survey 4 2019

TOTAL RADIO LISTENING

3.58 million people or 82% 82% of New Zealanders aged 10+, listen to of the New Zealand radio each week in Survey 4 2019. population aged 10+ tune in to radio each week

COMMERCIAL RADIO LISTENING

3.32 million people or 76% 76% of New Zealanders aged 10+, listen to of the New Zealand commercial radio each week in Survey 4 2019. population aged 10+ tune in to commercial radio each week

On average listeners tune in for 16 hours 27 minutes of commercial radio each week*

WEEKLY CUMULATIVE AUDIENCES

57% 58% 61%

69% 73% 80% 82% 82% 78% 82% Of People 10+ listen to commercial radio during People People People People People People Grocery 10-17 18-34 25-44 25-54 45-64 55-74 Buyers Breakfast Workday Weekends Listen to commercial radio Mon-Fri 6am-9am Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Sat-Sun 12mn-12mn

GfK New Zealand Commercial TOTAL NEW ZEALAND Survey 4 2019 (NB Waikato S3 2017), Mon-Sun 12mn-12mn, People 10+, Cumulative Audience % (Unless otherwise stated). * Time Spent Listening (hh:mm). All figures are based on commercial radio unless otherwise stated. 1 © GfK Nov 21 2019 RBA COUNCIL MEMBERS RBA SUB-COMMITTEES (representing RBA Full Members) TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Norm Collison, NZME (Chair to March 2020) Bill Hays (NZME, Chairman), Anthony Crawford (NZME), Jana Rangooni (RBA), Ray Smith & Blake Beale (MediaWorks), Vern Talbot & David Broad Dean Buchanan, NZME (Executive Board Member to November 2019) (Independents). Wendy Palmer, NZME (Interim Chair) RADIO INDUSTRY RESEARCH COMMITTEE Michael Boggs, NZME (Executive Board Member from March 2020) Jana Rangooni (Chairman, RBA), Peter Richardson (The Radio Bureau), Leon Wratt, MediaWorks (Executive Board Member) Wendy Palmer & David Brice (NZME), Leon Wratt & Johnathan Schaffer (MediaWorks), Nick Campbell (Radio New Zealand), Robert Khan Michael Anderson, MediaWorks (Executive Board Member) (Independents), AnneMarie Leitch (Agencies) & GfK representatives. Glenn Smith, Radio (Executive Board Member) RADIO INDUSTRY AWARDS COMMITTEE Robert Khan, Radio Tarana (Executive Board Member) Jana Rangooni (Chair, RBA), Mike McClung (NZME), Rodger Clamp Paul Hannah-Jones, Broadcasting (MediaWorks), Janine Bliss (RBA), Willy Macalister (RNZ) & Donna Bloxham (Entry & Judging Co-ordinator). Andrew Fraser,

Mike Regal, Radio RADIO ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE Jana Rangooni (RBA), Peter Richardson (TRB), Gerhard Simanke Samson Samasoni, Beach FM (MediaWorks), Margaret Hawker (NZME). Geoff Anderson, Peak FM

Donald Parkinson, Central FM NZ MUSIC PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE (TO DECEMBER 2019) Michael Glading (Chairman), Paul Kennedy (Radioscope), Jana Rangooni & Janine Bliss (RBA), Damian Vaughan (RMNZ), Leon Wratt (MediaWorks), Mike McClung (NZME), Jeff Newton & David Ridler (NZ On Air), Dylan Pellett (IMNZ) RBA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS & Cath Andersen (Music Commission). Southland Community Broadcasters INDUSTRY PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE Jana Rangooni (RBA, Co-Chair), Peter Richardson (TRB, Co-Chair), Sheridan Humm FM Hill (TRB), Helen Welch & Michelle Keighley (NZME), Gerhard Simanke & Jessica Knox (MediaWorks) & Robert Khan (Radio Tarana). Radio Samoa

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