{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a9e8db40797014d1e8165d7/6ad94b8c1eb6e512e586a085?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"C&T out. Is Nine about to swallow ARN? and Radio's Creator Problem.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a9e8db40797014d1e8165d7/1792625119380-e4356786-ec50-4d7b-8d8d-4f6fadd662b7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Carrie &amp; Tommy&#39;s exit from Hit raises questions about the value of radio talent - and what happens when big names move on.</p><p>Is Nine making a move on ARN? We unpack the rumours, the numbers and the commercial logic behind a potential deal, including what it could mean for Australian radio and the threat of global tech giants buying into local media.</p><p>Plus, are digital creators replacing traditional radio talent for brands? If creators bring their own audiences, control their own platforms and offer brands a direct line to fans, what&#39;s left for radio personalities?</p><p>And in Media Therapy, Ben and Pete go head-to-head on a question facing the entire industry: should advertisers keep more of their money in Australian media, or does every dollar have to earn its keep?</p><p><br></p><p>Ben is climbing three of Victoria&#39;s highest peaks to raise money for <a href=\"https://www.unltd.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UnLtd</a> and disadvantaged children. Help him reach his goal - <strong><a href=\"https://unltd-big-climb-2026.raiselysite.com/ben-willee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Donate here.</a></strong></p>","author_name":"Irene Hulme Ben Willee Peter Whitehead "}