ACRAs: Kyle & Jackie O Win Top FM Gong, ARN’s Pure Gold Nabs Best Marketing Campaign

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson (Kyle & Jackie O) have nabbed one of the most coveted awards in commercial radio, the best metropolitan FM on-air team at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) last night.
The breakfast team for 3AW, Ross Stevenson and John Burns, took out the best on-air team for metropolitan AM.
In a glitz and glam event held on the Gold Coast, all the radio hotshots piled into the Gold Coast convention centre for the annual ACRAs.
In another coup for the Australian Radio Network (ARN) – the network Kyle & Jackie O broadcast from – the network grabbed the Best Marketing Campaign award for its work with WSFM’s Pure Gold.
NOVA Entertainment had its fair share of trophies last night too, with presenter Tim Blackwell awarded Best Entertainment/Music Producer for metropolitan.
The Kate, Tim & Marty show for NOVA also won the Best Networked Show.
Another notable award was Best Newcomer on-air, which, in the metropolitan line, went to Paul Gallen from Triple M, on Southern Cross Austereo.
Radio veteran Jeremy Cordeaux was also inducted into the hall of fame last night.
Comedian and MC for the night, Stephen Curry, had much of the room in giggles, as a few radio hosts cheekily sledged each other on stage.
In a move that had many slightly open-mouthed, Sandilands and Henderson mischievously said if anyone was looking for a job, call one of these guys, before showing the numbers of the content directors for some of the major radio networks.
Another radio powerhouse duo, Fitzy and Wippa (Ryan Fitzgerald and Michael Wipfli), poked fun at the engineering and technical problems radio often faces with a hilarious parody music clip.
We’ve asked NOVA Entertainment, the network Fitzy and Wippa appear on, for the video, so stay tuned.
Of Kyle and Jackie O’s win, Henderson said: “It’s always great to be recognised by the industry as the best on-air team. We’ve been working together for 15 years now, we absolutely love what we do and we love working with our amazing team at KIIS.”
“We love our listeners and it’s important to us to give them the most entertaining show possible. People always say it’s just nice to be a finalist, which of course it is, but let’s face it, winning is the best! Especially when there’s a great party thrown in. Thanks everyone,” added Sandilands.
For a full list of winners, see below.
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM
Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM
3AW Breakfast; Ross Stevenson & John Burns, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network
BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
The Morning Rush;Jon Vertigan & Maria Foundas, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC,ACE Radio Broadcasters – country
Galey, Ross & Charli for Breakfast; Paul Gale, Charli Robinson & Ross Wallman, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
BEST ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC PRESENTER
Ashleigh Blucher; Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters – country
Brad Wood; Sea FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Tim Blackwell; Nova Network, Nova Entertainment – metro
BEST TALK PRESENTER
Kate O’Bree; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters – country
Mark Parton; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network – provincial
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network – metro
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Mark Parton; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network – non-metro
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network – metro
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Jock Brady; 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters – country
Phil Small; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network – provincial
Tim Lane; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network – metro
BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
Country Today; Don Plenty, ACE Radio Broadcasters – country
The Noise; Grant Broadcasters – provincial
Kate, Tim & Marty; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Entertainment – metro
BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
My Generation; Authentic Entertainment
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
WSFM Pure Gold Campaign; ARN Marketing Team, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Radio Datacast; Dale Sharp, Mix FM & Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting – non-metro
Nova’s Red Room Global Tour; Robert Zamora & John Pearce, Sydney NSW, Nova Entertainment – metro
BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL
Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters
BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Claire Humphery; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network – country
Clare Todhunter; Sea FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Paul Gallen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Justine Blacklock; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – country
Hannah Schadel; Star FM, Gosford NSW, Nova Entertainment – provincial
Sophie Azzopardi; 2day FM & Triple M 104.9, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE
2014 AFL Preliminary Final; The K-Rock Football Commentary Team, K-Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters – non-metro
2014 AFL Grand Final; 3AW Football, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network – metro
BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Sarah Weir; Hot FM, Tablelands QLD, Southern Cross Austereo – country
Rod McLeod; Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM
Ron Wilson; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, Nova Entertainment – metro
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM
Anne Stone; Fiveaa, Adelaide SA, Nova Entertainment
BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT
Triple M Modern Rock Digital; Jaime Chaux & Jacqui Kassulke, Adelaide SA & Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Russell Torrance; Wave FM’s Hot Breakfast, Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters – non-metro
Laura Viglino; Jonesy & Amanda, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network – metro
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS
Eddie Williams; Canberra Live, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network – non-metro
Harriet Glenn; Sydney Live with Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network – metro
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Gemma Maddox; Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network – country
Kiri Martin; Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Georgina Ingham-Myers; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, Nova Entertainment – metro
BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dave Drinkell; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters – country
Ross Turner; 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters – provincial
Mike Fitzpatrick; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
Raising the Rugrats Cup; Jon Vertigan, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters – country
Speak Up Granny; Luke Bradnam, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato – provincial
Peppa Pig Reboot; Dave Thornton, Jerimiah Busniak & Dan Anstey, Hit 101.9 Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Newcastle Earthquake 25th Anniversary; Nick Blanch, David Dollin, Ross McClymont, Nik Lawson & Mark Brewer, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – non-metro
Diary Of An Anzac; Tony Peterson, Cameron Forsyth, Chris Gregson & Matthew Summerill, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network – metro
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Sophie Jackson; 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters – country
Jaxson McLennan; Star FM, Gosford NSW, Nova Entertainment – provincial
Sideshow Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
OzMade for the 2014 ARIAs; Henry James, Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters – country
Aussie Thongs Weekend; Al Dobie, Dennis Guthrie & Chris Crickmay, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Richard Wilkins & Michael Buble; Richard Wilkins, Peter Clay & Travis Evans, smoothfm, Nova Entertainment – metro
BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
Sea FM & Mix FM Sales Team; Mix FM & Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting – non-metro
ARN Brisbane Agency Sales Team; KIIS Network, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network – metro
BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Kim Kerton; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, Nova Entertainment
BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Daniel Brewer; EasyMix 1467 AM, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters – country
Casey Gould; KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Chelsea Teelow; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Stiletto Boots; Mena Soliman & Tony Dean, 5RM, Riverland SA, Grant Broadcasters – country
ShedBoss Joke; Nick Giesen & Jacinta Keally, Sea FM, Gladstone QLD, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Westspecs – Shart; Matt Dickson & Carl Step, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
East Coast Juices; Cameron Horn, David Horspool & Anna Cook, 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – non-metro
Bucket O Beef; Darren Russell & Eddie Bye, Fiveaa, Adelaide SA, Nova Entertainment – metro
BEST SALES PROMOTION
Honda Lovin’; Bron Davey, Leilani Vakaahi, Benny Hope & Libby Daniewska, B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters – country
Galey, Ross & Charli’s $30k Buried Treasure; Emma Drennan, Andrea Hodgetts & Matt Innes, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Lion King FM; 973FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network – metro
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES
IKEA;Michael Dargan, Tim Ross and Alex Dalrymple, KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION
Sea FM Relaunch; Kasey Radatti, Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting – non-metro
Nova’s Insta Party; Jay Walkerden, Dee Curtis & Matt Jones, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, Nova Entertainment – metro
BEST STATION PROMOTION
Power Fm’s Schools Breakfast; Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters – country
Room Rules; Hot FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo – provincial
Kyle & Jack Give Back Wedding; KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network – metro
BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Stephanie Zalfelds; Sea FM & 2GO, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – non-metro
Tim Dwyer; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo – metro
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
East Coast Radiothon for Snowy Hydro SouthCare; Kim Gardner, 2EC, BegaNSW, Grant Broadcasters – country
i98FM’s Camp Quality Convoy; i98fm Convoy Team, i98 FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network – provincial
Fitzy & Wippa’s Barry The Parody Bear; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Carlie Millican & Alison Eveleigh, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, Nova Entertainment – metro
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