# Ronnie Stanton's Radio Lessons: From Townsville to Toronto (Part 2)

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Podcast: [The Quarter Hour: the best daily radio industry podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-quarter-hour-the-best-daily-radio-industry-podcast-7654652)
Published: 2026-06-11T18:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-quarter-hour/2905831
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About the Guest(s): Ronnie Stanton is a seasoned radio professional whose career spans multiple continents and decades. Beginning his radio journey in the mid-1990s in Karratha, Western Australia, Ronnie quickly progressed through various roles, including program director, music director, and breakfast radio host. Notably, he helmed successful shows and stations across Australia, from Townsville to Melbourne. A notable adventure took him to Canada, where he played a pivotal role in rebranding a station to Virgin Radio Vancouver and rose to senior executive roles at Corus. Today, Ronnie is a dual citizen, co-hosting the morning show at Z1035 Toronto and managing programming responsibilities, blending his extensive experience with fresh on-air energy. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Quarter Hour Podcast, host Liam Renton continues his conversation with Ronnie Stanton. With a career spanning continents, Ronnie shares his extensive journey from Australia's radio landscape to a prominent role in Canada, offering deep insights into the nuances of radio programming across different markets. Ronnie talks about his career progression and strategies he employed when flipping Virgin Radio Vancouver. With his expertise in adapting radio content for different audiences, Ronnie explains the technical and cultural adjustments required for success in Canada, a theme that resonates throughout the episode. He emphasises the balance between local market understanding and leveraging global brand strengths like the Virgin Radio franchise. The conversation also covers strategic programming decisions and the evolution of media consumption. Transitioning to his role in Canadian radio, Ronnie delves into the cultural variations between Canadian and Australian radio audiences, highlight…

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