TikTok Trending to head to Canberra in official expansion
TikTok Trending is officially “extending through 2025 while expanding its reach to Canberra”.
The announcement:
ARN and TikTok are excited to announce that TikTok Trending, Australia’s number one DAB+ station for under-30s, is extending through 2025 while expanding its reach to Canberra.
TikTok is the number 1 destination for music discovery, and TikTok Trending is TikTok for your ears when your eyes are busy.
TikTok Trending is a uniquely eclectic mix of music, decided by TikTok users. Hear new global hip-hop cultural icons like Doechii next to legendary Australian band Empire of the Sun and classics like Johnny Cash. TikTok revives classics and introduces new music then TikTok Trending broadcasts it 24/7 on ARN’s iHeart and across DAB+.
The award-winning TikTok Trending also brings the most popular and viral sounds to life while platforming Australian music, creator-hosted segments, and TikTok’s signature sonic branding. Powered by TikTok insights and data, the music continuously evolves ensuring the station is first to reflect the hottest trending songs in the country.
Since launching in 2021 as the world’s first official TikTok station showcasing trending music, hashtags, and themes based on TikTok insights, TikTok Trending has become a powerhouse for music discovery. With the popularity of audio continuing to grow, the station now engages over 250,000 unique under-30s across Australia each week.
Now, in addition to its established presence in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, TikTok Trending has expanded into Canberra, delivering this innovative format to even more listeners. This move also creates new opportunities for advertisers looking to connect with highly engaged younger audiences across both digital and linear platforms.
Corey Layton, ARN’s head of digital audio, said: “TikTok Trending has redefined Australian radio, combining the cultural impact of TikTok with the strength of radio’s reach. Its success with younger audiences and recognition as the Most Innovative DAB Format at the 2023 ACRA Awards speaks volumes.”
Brett “Nozz” Nossiter, ARN’s head of content – digital radio, added: “We’re excited to see the station continue to grow and evolve, and the expansion into Canberra is just the start of what’s next in 2025.”
Ollie Wards, director of music, TikTok AUNZ said: “TikTok is where sound and music become culture. And now, TikTok Trending transforms our platform’s music discovery into a 24/7 radio experience. Listeners can hear the viral tracks that are exploding on TikTok, iconic songs that have defined our platform over the past five years, and fresh new Australian music.”
Stream TikTok Trending on DAB+ in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra, on smart speakers and the free iHeart app.
Source: ARN
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