Metro Radio Ratings - Survey 7, 2024

Radio, Print, and Online Metro Radio Ratings
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https://radioinfo.com.au/news/radio-ratings-survey-7-results/

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Kyle and Jackie O slip by -0.1% in Melbourne. Still no improvement with managements claims they have “toned down” the sexual content (which is clearly not true).

Robin & Kip in Brisbane improve by 1.2% to be equal second with Triple M in Brisbane at Breakfast.

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KIIS dropped in Sydney to 9.9, falling behind 2WS 10.9 and Smooth 10.3. But 2GB also fell to 9.8.

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Looks like the 2GB fall wasn’t an aberration, now below 10% and ranked 4th.

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And losing 0.6% at Breakfast.

With the ABC in 5th and increasing it’s share. I wonder if alarms bells are doing off at 2GB now that there is a somewhat narrow margin between them and the ABC.

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Triple M Adelaide would be happy with the lead they are building at Breakfast. No longer leading in drive now. Back down to third. Don’t know if that justifies getting rid of the Rush Hour.

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Big increase of 0.9 for Triple M Melbourne Breakfast, though interesting to note that the last three weeks of the survey had no breakfast show, just an announcer playing music, yet the numbers have still gone up.

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FiveAA also now back in second place for Breakfast, with Sonya and Jules on the ABC slipping to third.

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Nova’s Jase and Lauren and Fox’s Fifi, Fev and Nick are now clear No.1 and No.2 FM breakfast shows in Melbourne. Shares of both shows were up on last survey.

ABC Radio Melbourne continued its ratings revival with small increases across all weekday timeslots.

3AW posted drops on breakfast and mornings while afternoons and drive were steady.

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WSFM is now Number 1 radio station in Sydney.

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SAFM justified in getting rid of Bec and Soda, way back on 7.8, a long way behind Mix, Nova and Triple M.

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My records show that the last time WS was number one was in 1984. Can anyone confirm this?

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Terrible result for JJJ - Down in all markets.

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4BC breakfast dropped a further 0.5 to 4.6 with the station dropping overall to 4.6. KIIS 97.3 made the biggest gain of 0.8 and now ahead of Nova - though both stations are below 4BH. KIIS also improved slightly at breakfast to be equal 2nd.

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Yes, S1/1984 with an 11.2 was the only other time they’ve been #1.

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Here are the overall ratings in ranking order:

Sydney

Rank Station Share Change
1 WSFM 10.9 +0.2
2 Smooth 10.3 0.0
3 KIIS 9.9 -0.9
4 2GB 9.8 -0.4
Other AM/FM 8.5 +1.2
Commercial DAB+ 7.8 -0.7
5 ABC Sydney 7.5 +0.8
6 Nova 7.1 0.0
7 2MMM 4.8 +0.8
8 2Day 4.5 -0.2
9 2UE 3.3 -0.5
10 ABC Classic 3.0 -0.1
11 2JJJ 2.9 -0.3
ABC DAB+ 2.1 +0.1
12 SEN 2.0 -0.1
13 2RN 1.8 +0.3
14 ABC Newsradio 1.7 -0.2
15 Sky Sports Radio 1.4 -0.3
Other DAB+ 0.7 +0.3

Melbourne

Rank Station Share Change
1 3AW 14.0 -0.9
2 Smooth 10.9 -0.1
3 Gold 104.3 10.0 0.0
4 Fox FM 9.6 +0.5
5 Nova 9.0 +1.6
Commercial DAB+ 7.9 +0.1
6 3MMM 6.5 +0.1
7 ABC Melbourne 6.1 +0.3
8 KIIS 5.2 +0.6
Other AM/FM 4.2 0.0
9 SEN 3.3 -0.6
10 Magic 2.6 +0.2
11 3JJJ 2.0 -0.6
=12 3RN 1.7 -0.1
=12 3MP 1.7 -0.1
14 ABC Classic 1.4 -0.1
15 ABC Newsradio 1.3 -0.5
ABC DAB+ 1.1 -0.2
16 RSN 0.8 +0.1
Other DAB+ 0.7 -0.3

Brisbane

Rank Station Share Change
1 B105 13.1 +0.4
2 4MMM 12.2 +0.4
3 4BH 11.1 -0.1
4 KIIS973 10.8 +0.8
5 Nova 10.5 0.0
Commercial DAB+ 8.8 -0.9
Other AM/FM 8.6 -0.5
6 ABC Brisbane 5.5 -0.8
7 4BC 4.6 -0.4
8 4JJJ 4.3 -0.8
9 ABC Classic 2.2 +0.3
10 ABC Newsradio 1.9 +0.5
ABC DAB+ 1.8 +0.3
11 4RN 1.7 0.0
Other DAB+ 1.6 +0.6
12 SENQ 1.3 +0.2

Adelaide

Rank Station Share Change
1 Mix 102.3 13.5 0.0
2 5MMM 12.6 -0.1
3 Nova 10.9 -0.3
Commercial DAB+ 9.6 +0.1
Other AM/FM 8.8 +0.9
4 FiveAA 8.7 +0.9
=5 SAFM 8.6 0.0
=5 Cruise 8.6 +0.8
7 ABC Adelaide 6.9 -0.8
8 5JJJ 4.2 -0.7
9 ABC Classic 2.4 0.0
10 ABC Newsradio 1.6 -0.4
ABC DAB+ 1.5 0.0
12 5RN 1.3 -0.3
Other DAB+ 0.8 -0.1

Perth

Rank Station Share Change
1 96fm 14.6 -0.6
2 Nova 13.9 -0.2
3 Mix 94.5 12.6 +0.9
Commercial DAB+ 10.4 +0.8
4 6MMM 9.2 -1.5
Other AM/FM 8.6 +1.4
5 6PR 7.4 +0.6
6 6iX 5.6 +0.2
=7 6JJJ 5.0 -0.8
=7 ABC Perth 5.0 -0.7
9 ABC Classic 2.6 +0.4
ABC DAB+ 1.9 +0.1
Other DAB+ 1.2 -0.7
10 ABC Newsradio 1.1 -0.1
11 6RN 0.9 0.0
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The Nova 100 breakfast ratings are making me feel 100% satisfied. I have a 100% smile on my face.

I am fairly sure that Jase and Lauren are not getting paid $10M a year for broadcasting into Melbourne, so I am also thinking that Nova management is 100.3% happy.

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Hilarious. Jase and Lauren had another massive surge easily into the #1 FM spot. That’s a MASSIVE share for Nova breakfast.
K&JO no where to be seen. What a disaster.

Also interesting to see big increases to Nova 100 in all timeslots.

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3AW DOMINATES MELBOURNE’S AIRWAVES AS OUTRIGHT NO. 1

3AW leads Melbourne’s airwaves as the city’s clear No.1 radio station.

The release of GfK Radio 360 Survey 7 results today reveal 3AW has a winning audience share of 14 (up 0.5 year-on-year) and a dominant commercial streaming share of 28.7%.

Every week, the station’s engaging blend of live, locally-focused talk radio attracts a cumulative audience of 781,000 listeners across Melbourne.

In the 25-54 demographic, 3AW has a cumulative audience of 211,000 listeners – up 14.7% on Survey 6.

Ross and Russ lead Melbourne’s breakfast radio scene with a 20.8 share – a substantial 10.1 point advantage over their closest competitor. Each week, 516,000 Melburnians listen to this award-winning team. The duo also secured an impressive 53.6% share of the commercial streaming audience.

In his seventh survey in the morning slot, Tom Elliott has solidified his position as Melbourne’s top choice, capturing a leading 15.7 share and a cumulative weekly audience of 519,000. He also leads with a commercial streaming share of 27%.

Tony Moclair is the No.1 Afternoon talk program with a 9.5 share – 5.4 points ahead of his closest talk rival.

Jacqui Felgate has strengthened her standing as Melbourne’s No.1 Drive talk program, securing an 8.9 share – her best result since taking the helm of the Drive slot. Her fresh and engaging approach to talk radio attracts 297,000 Melburnians each week.

Denis Walter is No.1 in Melbourne’s evening radio listening, holding the top spot with a 17.1 share.

Weekend Breakfast hosted by Darren James also dominates the airwaves on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 3AW Football finished the 2024 season winning every timeslot - Friday, Saturday, Saturday night and Sunday.

3AW Station Manager, Stephen Beers said: “Survey 7 reinforces 3AW’s position as Melbourne’s top radio station. Ross and Russ remain unrivalled in breakfast, while Tom Elliott commands the morning slot. We’re especially thrilled to see Jacqui Felgate achieving her highest ever share and 3AW Football finishing number one across all shifts. These results reflect the hard work of our on-air talent and the incredible teams behind the scenes. We’re immensely thankful for our loyal listeners’ continued support - something we value greatly.”

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Nine Radio No.1 Melbourne, No.1 Sydney Talk, No.1 streaming nationally

Nine Radio No.1 Melbourne, No.1 Sydney Talk, No.1 streaming nationally

TOTAL RADIO

Melbourne’s 3AW has solidified its No.1 position as the city’s go-to station, while Sydney’s 2GB dominates the talk scene in today’s GfK Radio 360 Survey 7.

Ross and Russ reign supreme across Melbourne’s airwaves in 3AW Breakfast with a commanding 20.8 share, while Tom Elliott maintains his lead in Mornings with a winning 15.7. The station overall remains unbeatable, achieving a 14.0 share.

In Sydney, 2GB retains the top spot as the city’s No.1 in Talk, delivering a 9.8 share. Ben Fordham continues to dominate in Talk across Breakfast with a 12.3 share (up 0.1), and Ray Hadley is also No.1 Talk in Mornings with 11.1.

Nine Radio’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “Survey 7 highlights the dominance of 3AW and the trust that’s linked to talk radio at a time when the audio market has never been more competitive, particularly in Sydney.”

“Ross and Russ are unrivalled. Today’s breakfast result is extraordinary, and when you combine that with Tom Elliott, Tony Moclair and Jacqui Felgate across the day, 3AW has a rock solid foundation.

“Right across the country we aim to deliver the best news, information and opinion each and every day and are set for a strong finish to the year.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE TOTAL RADIO CUME
15.4 (4 markets) 1.801 million listeners each week

STREAMING

Nine Radio is the undisputed No.1 destination for live audio listeners nationwide, achieving a commanding commercial streaming share of 28.1 and a cume audience of 415,000.

Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW continue to dominate overall commercial streaming, securing shares of 29.5 and 28.7, respectively.

Breakfast remains a powerhouse for both stations. Ross and Russ on 2GB hold the top spot with an incredible 53.6 commercial streaming share, while Ben Fordham strengthened his No.1 position in Breakfast streaming at 2GB with a remarkable 38.7 share.

Mornings also delivered outstanding results, with Ray Hadley leading with a 34.7 commercial streaming share on 2GB, while Tom Elliott tops Melbourne with 27.0.

These results reinforce Nine Radio’s position as the nation’s premier platform for streaming live and local news, sport, entertainment and opinion.

Greg Byrnes, said: “We’ve seen big increases in listener numbers across digital devices survey to survey and year-on-year. It’s the best way to stay connected with our live and local content and the results across all sessions, but particularly in breakfast, show streaming is now part of the daily listening habits for the talk audience.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE STREAMING CUME
28.1 415,000

PODCASTS

The Nine Podcast Network recorded over 1.52 million listeners and 3.8 million downloads in October 2024.

The network’s latest investigative series, Rotten Apple, debuted strongly, landing in Nine’s top 10 podcasts with 79,000 listeners and 124,000 downloads. Fan favourites The Missing Campers Trial and The Ultimate Sacrifice kept audiences hooked, attracting 64,000 and 56,000 listeners respectively. Adding to the success, Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery earned the prestigious Best Podcast Series award at the South Australian Press Club.

Nine’s radio podcasts also delivered stellar results, with Ben Fordham Live reaching 165,000 listeners and 366,000 downloads, while The Ray Hadley Morning Show recorded 57,000 listeners and 129,000 downloads. In Melbourne, Breakfast with Ross and Russ hit 95,000 listeners and 164,000 downloads, and Mornings with Tom Elliott achieved 61,000 listeners and 144,000 downloads.

Mia Stern, Head of Podcasts and Digital Content, said: “The Nine Podcast Network results go from strength to strength, with October highlighting an 18% year-on-year growth in listeners across the network. As we expand our Originals content slate and evolve our Radio podcast strategy, we’re thrilled to be driving audience growth in Australia’s fastest-growing media channel.”

TOTAL DOWNLOADS TOTAL LISTENERS
3.8 million 1.52 million

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 7 2024, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Market Share % Total, Market Share Streaming %, Commercial Streaming Share %, Cume (000s) Total and Streaming, 3AW Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, 3AW Mornings 8.30am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.

Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, September 2024, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.
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