I suppose it’s not really surprising that 2GB had a ratings increase what with the Federal Election and the NSW Election/Federal Budget in the first half of the survey period. That victory has no doubt been made sweeter (from an MRN perspective, certainly not mine) by the fact that Alan Jones is expected to present 2GB breakfast for at least two more years.
Smooth 95.3 will be pretty happy that they’re again Sydney’s #1 FM station with a double digit figure, but ARN also has something to smile about with KIIS and WSFM being the #1 & #2 FM stations at breakfast.
Rather concerning that ABC Sydney scored their lowest ratings in over 13 years despite all the news that should’ve attracted ears to the station. The only real bright spot for them is Evenings and even then, wasn’t Chris Bath well within striking distance of Steve Price last year or the year before?
A promising sign for 2CH with Chris Kearns’ local nights show getting above the 5% mark. Their breakfast ratings remain flat though. More external promotion for the station (TV, print, outdoor/digital) is needed ASAP.
Re, Macquarie Sports Radio 954: After a fall to 0.5% in the last survey, there was really nowhere for them to go but up. But to remain under 1% (despite what the PR and fanboys will inevitably say) is still absolutely pathetic!