Weird shift for MMM Brisbane afternoons. I wonder what changed?
so smooth in sydney having a fantastic survey 1 FM and a 13 share is terrific the music strategy and the lineup firing on all cylinders and 2day having a decent survey as well and SCMs MD team building a decent audience with the new music strategy
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Mix 94.5 3rd. Usually it’s one of the top 2 FM stations. Gold 96FM is one of the shining lights for ARN this year
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How could that happen? FM was meant to solve the interference problem. Also, getting AM to appeal to anyone under 65 might be nearly impossible.
Perhaps ARN should then sell Cruise 1323 to SEN and move SEN SA from 1629 to 1323.
Well given those over 65 primarily listen to AM (2GB, 3AW, 4BH FIVEaa) would explain it at least for other capitals. I guess in Perth once they are forced to go FM they stop at 96.1 ?
Or they switch over to 6PR?
Or the 102.5 FM coverage area is actually smaller than the 720 AM coverage area so some listeners disappear for good.
I doubt Cruise listeners would be at all happy about that.
There’s room for the Gold format on FM and the Cruise format on AM. They’re quite different.
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I’m actually quite shocked the move to FM hasn’t helped ABC Perth. The only explanation I think is plausible is that older listeners are literally stuck on AM and can’t bring themselves to flick the band to FM.
I find it totally bizarre!
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3 points down in 65+ age bracket but so was Gold - but there were only small gains by AM stations - so a switch off of the stations being surveyed to something else.
Perhaps the switch to FM saw their listeners discover what else was on FM like some community radio (random thought).
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The ratings share for the Other DAB+ stations on among the 65+ in Perth is up 3.4 from the previous survey (3.2 to 6.7), whilst Other AM/FM is up 0.6 (22.3 to 22.9).
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Is it due to them specifically or due to Kyle and Jackie O finishing?
You’d have to wonder if Fitzy, Wippa and Kate would be the ones celebrating the milestone if the switch didn’t occur.
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I assume it’s more just the general problems the ABC have attracting listeners - their local radio product just isn’t good.
There’s plenty of regional areas where ABC Local radio is on FM, with even less competition, and they still do dreadful.
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Of course the end if Kyle and Jackie O helped make it happen but they’re saying they have more listeners than even when Nova Breakfast was number one in Sydney.
They are also celebrating being number one in Drive. They might have unsure about the switch initially, but from what we’re hearing on the Fitzy, Wippa and Kate show, they’re actually really happy with switch to Drive this year.
Ricky-Lee and Tim were the ones who wanted the big Breakfast switch and although they seem to be enjoying it, you do hear them whinging sometimes about the early starts and changes to their lifestyles which doesn’t sound a little bit like regret.
Overall, I think Nova would be happy with the switch and probably really pleased with The Joel Creasey Show which they created. It has also allowed Joel to work the Perth Breakfast shift (at a reasonable time for him from Melbourne) and do other things like fill in for Chrissy Swan this week.
Fitzy sounds like he was pushing for it due to moving and also probably being a bit burnt out and a lifestyle change.
All three sound like they have a new vigour for radio since moving to Drive. Fitzy certainly sounds happier and Kate has gone back to 5 days a week and sounding happier than ever.
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SEN 1170am builds audience momentum on the eve of NRL Finals
SEN 1170am has continued to strengthen its position as Sydney’s home of sport, delivering year-on-year audience growth and strong digital performance as the network prepares for a blockbuster sporting schedule in September.
The latest GfK Radio 360 Survey 5* results saw SEN 1170am record a 1.5% share among All People 10+, while cumulative audience reached 167,000, representing significant year-on-year growth as more Sydney sports fans turn to SEN’s unique mix of live sport, opinion, analysis and entertainment. The performance reflects growing engagement with SEN’s local and national programming lineup, which includes Greg ‘Brandy’ Alexander, Jimmy Smith, Andrew Voss, Matty Johns, Bryan Fletcher, Joel Caine, Chad Townsend, Adam Peacock, Mat Rogers, Jarrod Croker and Denan Kemp - alongside strong demand for premium rugby league content as excitement builds towards the NRL Finals Series.
Beyond radio, SEN’s digital platforms continue to experience significant growth across New South Wales.
For the most recent reporting period^, SEN recorded some significant results across their digital platforms in NSW:
- 2.8 app screen views (up 31% YoY)
- 349,000 web and app users (up 8% survey-on-survey)
- 31.1 million social impressions (up 67% YoY)
- 19 million social video views (up 197% YoY)
The months ahead are set to provide unprecedented opportunities for audience growth, with the NRL Finals Series and NFL season returning, kicking off with the first ever in-season match to be played in Australia.
SEN’s NRL coverage will be further amplified through its growing partnership with Fox League, with both Saturday League Kick-Off (Saturdays 10am-12pm) and The Run Home (Monday to Wednesday, 5pm-6pm) simulcast nationally across Fox League and SEN platforms.
SEN’s Group Content Director, Sam Thompson, said the results demonstrated the continued strength of the network’s multi-platform strategy and the increasing demand for high-quality sport coverage in Sydney.
"Sydney remains one of Australia’s most passionate sporting markets and we’re seeing more fans engage with SEN across radio, streaming, video, podcasts and social platforms than ever before.
"The growth we’re experiencing in New South Wales is particularly encouraging as we continue investing in premium local content and building our presence in rugby league.
"With the NRL Finals Series about to begin, we are entering one of the biggest periods on the sporting calendar. Combined with our expanding reach through Fox League simulcasts, we’re well placed to deliver audiences and partners unparalleled access to the sports and personalities they’re most passionate about.
“We’re grateful for the support of our listeners and look forward to continuing that momentum through the remainder of the year.”
Source: GfK Radio 360 Survey 5, 2026 *GfK Radio 360 Survey 5 2026, midnight to midnight, Monday to Sunday ^Digital reporting period: May to August, 2026
SEN 1116am kicking goals ahead of AFL Finals
SEN 1116am has recorded a cumulative audience of more than 421,000 listeners in the latest GfK Radio 360 Survey 5* results, reinforcing the network’s position as Melbourne’s home of sport while continuing to build momentum across broadcast, streaming, podcasting and social platforms.
While audience habits continue to evolve across radio and digital consumption, SEN Breakfast again highlighted the strength of SEN’s core content offering, delivering a 5.2% audience share among All People 10+, up from 4.4% at the same time last year**.
SEN 1116am’s Breakfast line-up - featuring Fireball with Kane and Kingy (with Kane Cornes and David King) on Mondays and Fridays, and Breakfast with Garry and Tim (with Garry Lyon and Tim Watson) from Tuesday to Thursday - continues to resonate strongly with sports fans.
Among Males 25-54, SEN Breakfast recorded an 11% audience share, whilst Fireball was also a standout performer, recording a 12.3% share among Males 25-54, and a 5.4% share among All People 10+***.
SEN 1116am’s broader performance among Males 25-54 further highlighted the loyalty and engagement of its audience, with the station recording an 8.3% share. SEN 1116am’s listeners also spent significantly longer with the station, averaging 6 hours and 54 minutes of listening per week.
Beyond radio, SEN’s digital platforms continued their rapid growth trajectory.
For the most recent reporting period^, digital figures showed streaming remains a major growth driver across the business, with Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland all recording year-on-year increases of more than 60 per cent.
Other highlights across SEN’s digital platforms in Victoria include:
- 4.8 million total streams (up 66% YoY)
- 10.3 million app screen views (up 34% YoY)
- 107.3 million social impressions (up 5% YoY)
- 42.2 million social video views (up 40% YoY)
- 860,000 social followers (up 8% YoY)
SEN’s Group Content Director, Sam Thompson, said the results reflected the strength of SEN’s multi-platform strategy and the continued demand for premium sports content. "The way sports fans consume content continues to evolve, and these results show SEN is meeting our audience wherever they want to engage, whether that’s on radio, through streaming, podcasts, video or social media.
"It’s particularly pleasing to see the continued year-on-year growth of SEN Breakfast and the strength of our audience among Males 25-54, which remains one of the most valuable demographics in Australian media.
"Our digital growth has been exceptional. Streaming across all key markets is up more than 60 per cent year-on-year, app engagement continues to accelerate, and our social reach remains incredibly strong.
“The timing couldn’t be better as we head into one of the biggest months on the Australian sporting calendar. AFL Finals are about to begin, the NFL season is set to launch right here in Melbourne, and SEN will be at the centre of every major sporting conversation. We’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful for the continued support of our audience.”
Source: GfK Radio 360 Survey 5, 2026
- *GfK Radio 360 Survey 5 2026, midnight to midnight, Monday to Sunday
- **GfK Radio 360 Survey 5 2026, 6am to 9am, Monday to Friday
- NOVA - 15.0%
- GOLD – 11.4%
- SEN – 11%
- FOX FM – 7.7%
- smoothfm – 7.1%
- KIIS – 6.5%
- Triple M – 6.3%
- 3AW – 5.5%
***GfK Radio 360 Survey 5 2026, 6am to 9am, Monday and Friday, Males 25-54
NOVA 12.9%
GOLD – 11.5%
SEN – 12.3%
FOX FM – 8.4%
smoothfm – 7.0%
KIIS – 7.0%
Triple M – 6.5%
3AW – 7.1%
^Digital reporting period: May to August, 2026
What if ABC Radio Perth decided to target a younger demographic? That would probably be impossible to do on AM.