Interested to know more about the ratings argument you’re making because from my numbers, it’s fairly clear. If you average S&J’s two years at ABC Melbourne and compare them to SJ’s last two years, you get quite a clear indication of the ratings situation.
Sami & Jacinta (S1, 2018 - S8, 2019)
Average Share: 9.6%
Average cume: 418,500
Sammy J (S1, 2023 - S7, 2024)
Average Share: 7.7%
Average cume: 309,866
Not sure why you’re giving ARN management a free pass with the decision. It’s their company. They agreed to the changes in Melbourne. It’s easy to demonise Kyle for his desire and insistance on a national footprint, but it’s ultimately ARN’s decision whether that happens or not.