June 18, 2023

The first AI radio host?; Fast food ads under threat; the ABC job cuts; a key appointment for SBS streaming

Welcome to Start the Week, our Monday scene-setter for the week ahead.Today:* Disrupt Radio announces the first AI newsreader;* Fast food advertising faces a possible crackdown;* What does Gen Z really think about out of home?;* Michelle Rowland steps in on ABC job cuts;* SBS announces new key hire of Victor Corones;Today’s episode feature Tim Burrowes, Abe Udy and Seja Al Zaidi.Further reading:* Sydney Morning Herald: Radio start-up brings legendary news anchor out of retirement* The Australian: Bob Geldof to co-host breakfast show on start-up station Disrupt Radio* Australian Financial Review: Teal push for new junk food advertising ban* JCDecaux: Gen Z: The IRL opportunity* The Australian: Michelle Rowland demands meeting with ABC boss David Anderson over job cuts* AdNews: Victor Corones joins SBSAudio production was courtesy of Abe’s Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers, sound design and podcast production.Message us: letters@unmade.media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unmade.substack.com

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