Let’s have a look at how the two compare. I’m taking an example hour from last week, as Hit were still on a different log to that of the metro stations, unlike this week.
First, Grant Broadcasters.
Hot 91.1 - Sunshine Coast, QLD
“Today’s Best Music”
Thursday 10th December 2020 - 1-2pm AEST
Avicii / Aloe Blacc - Wake Me Up
Dua Lipa / DaBaby - Levitating (Remix)
Hunters & Collectors - Throw Your Arms Around Me
Regard - Ride It
Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill
Beyonce Ft. Jay-Z - Crazy In Love
Shawn Mendes / Justin Bieber - Monster
Simple Plan - Christmas Everyday
Ava Max - Kings & Queens
Depeche Mode - Just Can’t Get Enough
Marshmello / Khalid - Silence
Guy Sebastian - Love On Display
Sam Feldt / Rani - Post Malone
The Weeknd - Save Your Tears
Now, regional Hit from the same equivalent hour.
Hit 101.3 - Central Coast, NSW
“Hits You Love from Then to Now”
Thursday 10th December 2020 - 1-2pm AEDT
Kygo / OneRepublic - Lose Somebody
Moloko - Sing It Back
Jason Derulo - Take You Dancing
Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
Duran Duran - Ordinary World
Ava Max - My Head & My Heart
Tom Novy - Your Body
Kim Wilde - Kids In America
Guy Sebastian - Love On Display
Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love
Fall Out Boy - Thnks Fr Th Mmrs
Miley Cyrus / Dua Lipa - Prisoner
Londonbeat - I’ve Been Thinking About You
Lady Gaga / Ariana Grande - Rain On Me
Of course, it’s worth noting that Grant’s Hot AC stations are competing with Hit in several markets around Australia, particularly in QLD, such as the Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville & Mackay.