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DEN scoops lion’s share of Australian music video streaming market with announcement of ninemsn partnership


2 Feb 2010

2nd February 2010: mcm media’s music video streaming service Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), has increased its hold on the Australian free legal music video streaming market with the announcement today of its partnership with ninemsn.

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Kyle & Jackie O join Australia’s biggest music countdown - Radio duo host Take 40 Australia® from this weekend


18 Jan 2010

Australia’s biggest chart show just got bigger! Announced today, Kyle and Jackie O have been appointed as the official new hosts of the nation’s favourite music countdown, ‘Take 40 Australia’®.

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DJ Havana Brown, Charli Delaney Set To Sizzle On A Saturday Night - Australia’s Party People celebrate with their own live show every Saturday night across the TODAY Network


3 Dec 2009

Getting the party started and taking Aussies on a beat-fuelled party-crawl every Saturday night, new radio show, Party People, hits airwaves across the country from Saturday 5th December.

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The Hot Hits Live from LA hits Aussie airwaves with Snoop Dogg and Jared Leto – Andrew G delivers the hits, glitz & glamour direct from LA from 6th December


26 Nov 2009

It’s almost here – Aussies’ VIP pass to the hottest music city in the world! On 6th December, Andrew G will be joined by special guests and international superstars Snoop Dogg and Jared Leto as he launches ‘The Hot Hits Live from LA’ presented by Optus on Australia’s airwaves.

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mcm media presents a prestigious Take 40 Live event - POWDERFINGER


18 Nov 2009

ROCKING IT FOR ‘TAKE 40 LIVE’, SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER AT A SPECIAL FREE LIVE PERFORMANCE IN SYDNEY SUPPORTING THE AUSTRALIAN SKIN CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Take 40 Live returns with Australia’s hottest live band Powderfinger performing live on Sunday 6th December at the Entertainment Quarter Moore Park, as part of the Australian Government’s Skin Cancer Awareness campaign.

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JOHN MAYER SHINES - Superstar singer / songwriter delivers one of the most memorable evenings ever experienced at KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel


5 Nov 2009

Seven-time Grammy Award winning artist John Mayer mesmerised fans last night as he took to the stage for a sensational live set at the fourth Kia Soul Live At The Chapel at Paddington’s Uniting Church.

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mcm media’s DEN reaches 100 million streams for online video and audio streaming


5 Nov 2009

Just three months after its official Australian launch, mcm media’s Digital Entertainment Network (DEN) has proven its reach and audience appeal, delivering over five million streams per month and more than 100 million streams since the technology was first tested.

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The Jono & Dano Show Driving Australia into 2010; mcm media and ARN celebrate drive time success with renewed contract


18 Oct 2009

Recognising the success of the show to date, mcm media and the Australian Radio Network (ARN) have renewed contracts, officially confirming ‘The Jono & Dano Show’ for 2010.

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John Mayer returns to Australia to cast his unique spell on KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel


14 Oct 2009

Seven-time Grammy Award winning singer songwriter JOHN MAYER will return to Australia next month to launch his new album “Battle Studies”, and has confirmed he’ll take time out for a red-hot live performance for Kia Soul Live At The Chapel on November 4.

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Music fans reap the rewards of new partnership between bandit.fm and take40.com


1 Oct 2009

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mcm media unveils the inaugural Take 40 Live event


17 Sep 2009

Take 40 Live is set to blast off with the mighty Wolfmother playing live on Friday 2nd October at the Entertainment Quarter Moore Park, to launch Guitar Hero® 5.

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mcm media launches Audible Intelligence; dedicated creative division harnessing power of radio advertising


3 Sep 2009

mcm media has further enhanced its offering for advertisers, announcing today the launch of a new business division, Audible Intelligence.

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The All-American Rejects turn it up for fans at KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel


21 Aug 2009

American rockers the All-American Rejects descended upon Sydney’s Paddington Uniting Church last night, treating fans to unique acoustic versions of their hard hitting punk rock anthems and showcasing songs from their latest album “When The World Comes Down”, including a cracking rendition of their smash hit “Gives You Hell”.

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THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS SET TO BLOW FANS AWAY AT KIA SOUL LIVE AT THE CHAPEL


10 Aug 2009

Fresh from international stages, American rockers The All-American Rejects are next in a stellar lineup, heading to Kia Soul Live At The Chapel for an invite only performance that’s sure to blow the roof off Paddington’s Uniting Church.

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Jessica Mauboy on fire at KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel


5 Aug 2009

10 July 2009: Australia’s hottest pop diva Jessica Mauboy burnt up the stage last night at the second Kia Soul Live At The Chapel at Sydney’s Paddington Uniting Church, in her highly anticipated first ever live show.

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mcm media reshapes online music landscape with launch of Digital Entertainment Network - Yahoo!7 Music partnership announced


6 Jul 2009

2 July 2009: Online music streaming is taking a significant step forward in Australia with mcm media today announcing the launch of the Digital Entertainment Network (DEN).

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New show from The Hot Hits® gets UP CLOSE & Personal with the hottest stars - Pop’s ‘it’ girl Lily Allen wows fans at first exclusive event


16 Jun 2009

Pop sensation Lily Allen set the record straight on rumours at an exclusive event on Tuesday night as she gave a tell-all interview with Ruby Rose in front a small studio audience of captivated fans.

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Wes Carr - First special guest at Take 40 Live Lounge ‘09


11 Jun 2009

12 May 2009 - The Take 40 Live Lounge returned last night, featuring a scorching performance from Aussie superstar Wes Carr, who showcased tracks from his debut album THE WAY THE WORLD LOOKS, including the single FEELS LIKE WOAH.

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Lady Gaga turns up the heat at KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel


27 May 2009

One of the world's hottest music acts, Lady Gaga captivated music lovers at Sydney's first Kia Soul Live At The Chapel event at the Uniting Church in Paddington on Monday night with an electric live performance and her unique sense of style.

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Jägermeister turns it up with Planet Rock® partnership; Partners drive unique branded content for enhanced consumer experience


29 Apr 2009

mcm media and Jägermeister have joined forces to give consumers a new Jägermeister experience.

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The biggest songs of the last 25 years revealed - Take 40 Australia anniversary edition


8 Apr 2009


Take 40 Australia is excited to celebrate its 25th birthday with a very special top 40 tribute - a countdown of the biggest number one hits from the last 25 years.

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KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel returns in 2009 - Lady Gaga confirmed as first performer in new series


1 Apr 2009

Next month one of Australia’s most revered live music properties, KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel, returns to our screens and airwaves.

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Jono & Dano hit the airwaves this Australia Day


20 Jan 2009

Jonathan ‘Jono’ Coleman and Ian ‘Dano’ Rogerson will kick-off their new weekday drive-time programme, The Jono & Dano Show, with some of Australia’s biggest music legends this Australia Day.

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mcm media and ARN present drive show with a difference in 2009 - Legendary duo Jono and Dano reunite for new radio show


9 Dec 2008

The eighties power couple are back! After more than two decades apart, the popular duo of Jonathan ‘Jono’ Coleman and Ian ‘Dano’ Rogerson are reuniting to inject a fresh sound into drive time radio.

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mcm entertainment group gears for growth with restructure


23 Nov 2008

With a focus on growth, mcm entertainment group limited has restructured to clearly define each core offering and operating business.

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mcm puts Kyle and Jackie O at audiences’ fingertips - Australia’s leading hosts get mobile with The Hot Hits® Connected by Optus®


29 Sep 2008

Optus mobile phone users now have exclusive access to Kyle and Jackie O, following the launch of The Hot Hits on Optus Zoo, including a daily video show - a new made for mobile programme from mcm entertainment (mcm).

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Better Homes and Gardens® Launches National Radio Show... Popular magazine brand now conquers print, online, TV and radio


18 Sep 2008

One of Australia’s most recognised and trusted lifestyle brands, Better Homes and Gardens®, will hit national airwaves this Saturday with the launch of an exciting new weekly radio programme.

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‘Search For A SingStar®’ Hits The High Notes


2 Sep 2008

mcm entertainment and MTV have joined forces to execute a multi-platform promotion to find Australia’s favourite SingStar® for client Sony Computer Entertainment.

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Jimmy Barnes hands the Planet Rock® microphone to Chit Chat


4 Jul 2008

Nationally syndicated radio program, Planet Rock, will undergo a change of hands this weekend as Aussie Rock Legend Jimmy Barnes steps down as host of the program.

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Big news at Take 40®Australia as the stars step behind the mic and take40.com gets a makeover


4 Jul 2008

If you happen to catch James Ash of Rogue Traders fame counting down Australia’s top 40 songs on the radio this weekend, never fear – our favourite music guru and host of Take 40 Australia Andrew G is on holidays and the stars are offering a helping hand.

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mcm entertainment launches Australia’s first daily made-for-mobile music programs on Telstra Next G™


30 Jun 2008

mcm entertainment launches Australia’s first daily made-for-mobile music programs on Telstra Next G™ phones Deal first foray into mobile content, cements mcm’s cross-media strategy

Telstra Next G™ mobile phone customers will have access to Australia’s first daily global digest of music tracks and videos from the legendary Take 40 Australia® following an agreement between mcm entertainment (mcm) and Telstra.

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News.com.au partnership signals huge growth for mcm’s digital media offering


5 Jun 2008

The audience potential for Australia’s famed Take 40 Chart® has leaped by more than a million following a strategic partnership between mcm entertainment and News Limited’s digital flagship, NEWS.

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NEWS.com.au signs up for mcm’s Take 40


4 Jun 2008

Partnership adds 1m to audience for free audio and video tracks

The audience potential for Australia’s famed Take 40 Chart® has leaped by more than a million following a strategic partnership between mcm entertainment and News Limited’s digital flagship, NEWS.

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mcm’s sales force at full strength


1 Jun 2008

mcm entertainment welcomes another new addition to the Sydney sales team as the company continues to grow its multi-platform media offering.

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New Groups Sales Manager at mcm entertainment


22 May 2008

mcm entertainment continues to expand its sales operation in Sydney with the appointment of a new Group Sales Manager, Guy Burbidge.

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Paul Blackburn joins mcm


9 Apr 2008

mcm entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Blackburn to the position of Digital Sales Manager.

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Watch videos, not pixels.The online music video revolution is here


31 Mar 2008

We’ve all been there - sitting in front of the computer, eagerly awaiting the playback of the latest music track.

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It's all good! mcm programmes perform strongly in latest survey.


26 Mar 2008

mcm entertainment's catalogue of syndicated radio programs has again
performed strongly in the latest AC Nielsen commercial radio ratings.

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Soaring levels of engagement on music sites spell good news for advertisers


11 Mar 2008

Recent internet usage trends show content driven sites account for an increasing share of time online, compared with search, communications and commerce focused websites.

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Strong radio survey performance for 30-54 targeted programs


22 Feb 2008

Career - Marriage - Kids - Houses - Cars - Failures - Successes - Life

The defining characteristic of the 30-54 age group is hard earned life experience Through those experiences they’ve set long term goals, embarked on serious career paths, and become extremely active and aware consumers.

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The Jonathan Coleman Experience goes Drivetime


21 Jan 2008

Fresh off the back of solid audience growth in the key Sydney and Melbourne
metro markets, The Jonathan Coleman Experience™ has been promoted to the
drive slot on ARN’s Classic Hits Network.

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Australia’s 40 Most Popular Songs Online for ‘07


18 Dec 2007

Fergie, Fall Out Boy and Rihanna top the list of this year’s most streamed songs according to the take40.

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A strong finish to the year for all mcm radio programs


6 Dec 2007

The last metro radio survey results of the year demonstrate the strength and breadth of mcm entertainment’s radio properties, with share increases across the entire program catalogue.

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Take 40® at the Movies – Bee Movie, Exclusive Live Streamed Interview with Jerry Seinfeld


20 Nov 2007

In conjunction with Paramount Pictures, Take 40 at the Movies will tomorrow live stream an exclusive interview with comedy mega star Jerry Seinfeld on news.

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Sydney Still Hot for The Hot Hits


1 Nov 2007

For the 3rd survey in a row, mcm’s weekly interactive chart show, The Hot Hits®, ranked number one in its timeslot in Sydney.

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Aussie Rock Legend Jimmy Barnes to Host mcm’s National Radio Program Planet Rock®


26 Oct 2007

Broadcast via the Triple M Network and over 35 additional radio stations from the weekend of November 3-4, Jimmy Barnes will drive this 3 hour program – playing songs from his very own music collection and sharing some of the great stories behind the tracks.

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Strong performance for mcm programmes in latest radio survey.


14 Sep 2007

The latest radio survey confirms that mcm entertainment’s nationally syndicated programmes continue to perform well in their markets.

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Vodafone Live at The Chapel returns


13 Jul 2007

The sixth series of Vodafone Live at The Chapel will return on Monday 16 July with a new, unique TV and mobile format, taking fans behind the scenes and bringing them closer to their favourite artists than ever before.

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Jono's Melbourne love affair


22 Jun 2007

The latest radio survey confirms it – the passionate relationship Jono Coleman enjoys with his Melbourne audience continues unabated.

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'Take 40 At The Movies' launches on Network 10


19 Jun 2007

A new series that brings the viewer closer to some of the world’s biggest movie stars will debut this Saturday afternoon on Network 10.

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