THE RATE RACE. 15/12/1987

Subtitled “An Audience Replacement Programme” this documentary is a behind the scenes look at the radio ratings war in Auckland. Radio personalities are interviewed and back room planning is shown, as are the more cut-throat aspects of the industry such as staff poaching and advertising campaigns.

Speakers include: Merv Smith (Host, Radio I), Paul Holmes (Host, Newstalk 1ZB), Brent Harman (Manager, Newstalk 1ZB), Geoff Sinclair (Radio Pacific), Derek Lowe (Manager, Radio Pacific), Doug Harvey (Radio Pacific).