Ratings: Seven 2023 Ratings Report - survey and YTD

[TV.Cynic]

SEVEN IS AUSTRALIA’S #1 NETWORK

1 in 2023 survey year and calendar year

1 for three years in a row; highest share in five years #1 for 15 of the past 17 years

1 in growth

7plus up 21%, 14.2 billion minutes streamed

The Seven Network will finish the official 2023 ratings survey year as the most watched TV network across Australia, recording its second biggest audience share ever – and its best share in five years.

By the end of the survey year on Saturday, Seven will have taken pole position as the #1 network for the third year in row.

Every month, Seven reaches more than 17 million people nationally across broadcast and digital. Any way the numbers are cut, Seven has been the top viewing choice for the majority of Australians for 15 of the past 17 years, including this year.

In the 2023 OzTAM TV ratings survey year and across the 2023 calendar year to-date, Seven is the most-watched network in all people nationally and in the capital cities. Seven is the only network to grow its national audience year-on-year, up 0.8 commercial share points in the 2023 survey year.

In the capital cities, Seven is #1 for growth in the 2023 survey year, up 0.9 commercial share points. Seven is also the only network to grow its commercial share in the capital cities in calendar 2023.

In 25 to 54s, Seven is just 0.1 share points away from being #1 nationally and is #1 for audience growth in 25 to 54s, up 0.4 commercial share points year-on-year.

So far this survey year, Seven has won 25 weeks nationally, demonstrating the network’s consistent leadership across the year. Seven also dominates all key audience demographics in regional markets, ranking #1 in all people, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s.

The #1 program of 2023 was on Seven, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023****™ Semi Final between Australia and England drawing a total TV audience of 7.32 million, making it the most watched TV program since the OzTAM audience measurement system started in 2001.

Seven was home to 12 of the top 20 programs of the year and four of the network’s 7.30pm shows – Dancing With The Stars, SAS Australia, Farmer Wants A Wife and My Kitchen Rules – increased their audiences year-on-year. 7NEWS, Sunrise and The Morning Show remain the most watched news, breakfast and morning shows in Australia, while Home and Away is the #1 local drama series.

Seven’s success in broadcast has been matched by the continued strong performance of 7plus, which has streamed 14.2 billion minutes and increased its audience 21% year-on-year in BVOD and 22% in live streaming.

Seven in 2023:
• #1 in prime time nationally
• #1 in prime time across the capital cities
• #1 in regional markets in all people, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s
• #1 multichannel group – 7mate, 7two, 7Bravo, 7flix
• #1 multichannel – 7two

2023 survey year

National broadcast commercial shares (%):

Network	All people	25 to 54s	16 to 39s
Seven Network	41.6	37.0	37.1
Nine Network	37.0	37.1	37.6
Network 10	21.4	25.9	25.3

Capital city broadcast commercial shares (%):

Network	All people	25 to 54s	16 to 39s
Seven Network	40.1	35.1	35.7
Nine Network	38.8	39.1	39.2
Network 10	21.1	25.8	25.1

Regional broadcast commercial shares (%):

Network	All people	25 to 54s	16 to 39s
Seven Network	44.7	41.6	41.0
Nine Network	33.2	32.4	33.0
Network 10	22.1	26.0	26.0

Weeks won, total people:

Network	Nationally
Seven Network	25
Nine Network	14
Network 10	0

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[TV.Cynic]

7plus in 2023

Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton, said: “Once again, Seven has taken the crown as Australia’s most-watched TV network. No matter how you cut it, we are #1, with the news, sport and entertainment Australians want to watch.

“This year was Seven’s second best year ever in ratings history, with our biggest share since 2018. We’ve grown our commercial share and grown audiences across our key tentpole programs. SAS Australia, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife and Dancing With The Stars all increased their audiences this year, something no other network can match.

“Seven has once again shown consistent leadership across the year, winning more weeks nationally than any of our competitors and achieving a 40% plus audience share in the capital cities for only the third ever time,” he said.

“Our momentum will continue in 2024 with an unbeatable mix of powerful content that unites Australians. From our much-loved sporting content, to our must-see entertainment programing and popular news and current affairs shows, Seven attracts Australia’s biggest viewing audience and is home to the most-watched screens,” Mr Warburton said.

“7plus has also charged ahead in 2023, delivering massive growth year-on-year and streaming more than

14.2 billion minutes of content so far this year. As we continue to invest in our digital future, the new AFL and cricket digital rights coming to 7plus in 2024 will change streaming in Australia forever.”

Seven’s Chief Content Officer, Entertainment Programming, Angus Ross, said: “Seven is home to the biggest cultural moments and the best news, sport, drama, entertainment and special events that inform, engage and entertain Australians across the country.

“Next year is shaping up as another big year across the screens of Seven. Our powerful line-up in 2024 includes the new shows Dream Home, Stranded On Honeymoon Island, Made in Bondi, Once In A Lifetime and all-new First Dates, plus much more.

“They will join an unmatchable content schedule of proven hits that include 7NEWS, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Chase Australia, Home and Away, Better Homes and Gardens, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, The 1% Club, Australian Idol, RFDS, My Kitchen Rules, 7NEWS Spotlight and the TV WEEK Logie Awards,” he said.

“Next year will also bring a full 52-week schedule of Australia’s most-loved sports, including Australia’s #1 winter sport in the AFL, alongside cricket, horse racing, Supercars, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and much more.”

Seven Chief Revenue Officer, Kurt Burnette, said: “Seven is more than just TV: we’re a destination for high- quality content that attracts Australia’s biggest viewing audience. Our unrivalled attention from premium audiences ensures a brand’s message is heard by the people who matter most.

“In 2024, we plan to extend our winning streak as the most-watched network through even more huge cultural moments, captivating content and diverse voices. Our 2024 line-up will prove we’re not just part of the conversation, we’re driving it.

“As home to the most-watched screens, it’s impossible to drop Seven off any marketing plan that seeks mass audience impact. And to help create growth for our brand partners in a trusted, easy and brand safe way in 2024, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital age,” he said.

“Our focus on converged trading will reach new heights next year with the rollout of Phoenix, the world’s most advanced total TV trading system.

“Phoenix will go beyond traditional media metrics and provide more insights into what is driving real business outcomes for clients. Bringing together the massive audiences across the capital cities, regional Australia and digital, Phoenix will be an absolute game changer for marketers and media agencies,” Mr Burnette said.

“In 2024, we look forward to helping our clients continue to unlock the true potential of total TV as the most powerful way to reach Australians at scale.”

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[TV.Cynic]

Seven’s top 30 programs of 2023

Rank	Program	Total audience	7plus BVOD audience
1	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v England	7,320,500	970,000
2	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v France Post Game	4,516,800	442,000
3	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v France	4,225,200	467,000
4	Seven’s AFL Grand Final: Collingwood v Brisbane	3,984,300	453,000
5	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Denmark	3,569,000	378,000
6	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Sweden v Australia	3,414,000	388,000
7	Seven’s AFL Grand Final: Presentations	3,242,000	328,000
8	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Spain v England	3,088,400	378,000
9	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v England Post Game	2,856,900	324,000
10	Seven’s AFL Grand Final: On The Ground	2,840,300	260,000
11	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Canada v Australia	2,492,800	275,000
12	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v England Pre- Game	2,412,600	254,000
13	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Ireland	1,959,400	198,000
14	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Denmark Pre-Game	1,712,700	149,000
15	John Farnham: Finding The Voice	1,663,800	129,000
16	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Nigeria	1,482,200	142,000
17	Seven’s AFL: Friday Night Football Finals	1,462,400	0
18	7NEWS Monday to Friday	1,409,400	37,000
19	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final, Spain v England, Post Game	1,386,900	160,000
20	Farmer Wants A Wife – Finale Part 1	1,375,800	204,000
21	The Voice – Launch	1,365,700	202,000
22	7NEWS Sunday	1,363,300	33,000
23	Home And Away	1,358,500	153,000
24	TV WEEK Logie Awards	1,357,800	62,000
25	7NEWS at 6.30	1,356,900	37,000
26	Farmer Wants A Wife – Finale Part 2	1,352,600	160,000
27	The Voice – Grand Finale	1,347,000	141,000
28	The Voice – Monday	1,311,400	188,000
29	The Voice – Sunday	1,299,600	178,000
30	TV WEEK Logie Awards – Red Carpet	1,288,000	56,000

Top 50 programs of 2023

Rank	Network	Program	Total audience	BVOD
1	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v England	7,320,500	970,000
2	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v France Post Game	4,516,800	442,000
3	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v France	4,225,200	467,000
4	Seven	Seven’s AFL Grand Final: Collingwood v Brisbane	3,984,300	453,000
5	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Denmark	3,569,000	378,000
6	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Sweden v Australia	3,414,000	388,000
7	Nine	NRL Grand Final Day – Match	3,412.80	621,000
8	Nine	State Of Origin, First Match	3,293.90	548,600
9	Seven	Seven’s AFL Grand Final: Presentations	3,242,000	328,000
10	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Spain v England	3,088,400	378,000
11	Nine	State Of Origin, Second Match	3,044,600	575,000
12	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v England Post Game	2,856,900	324,000
13	Seven	Seven’s AFL Grand Final: On The Ground	2,840,300	260,000
14	Nine	State Of Origin, Third Match	2,505,400	477,000
15	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Canada v Australia	2,492,800	275,000
16	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v England Pre-Game	2,412,600	254,000
17	Nine	Married at First Sight – The Final Dinner Party	2,115,700	601,400
18	Nine	The Block – Grand Final	2,114,200	224,000
19	Nine	Married at First Sight – Final	2,098,300	587,400
20	Nine	2023 Australian Open, Men’s Final	1,975.30	243,300
21	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Ireland	1,959,400	198,000
22	Nine	Married at First Sight – Wednesday	1,931,200	616,500
23	Nine	Married at First Sight – Sunday	1,929,000	592,300
24	Nine	Married at First Sight – Launch	1,860,200	577,800
25	Nine	Married at First Sight – Monday	1,825,200	568,400
26	Nine	Married at First Sight – Tuesday	1,821,500	572,500
27	Nine	NRL Grand Final Day – Entertainment	1,785,500	223,400
28	Nine	Married at First Sight – Thursday	1,752,900	581,500
29	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Denmark Pre-Game	1,712,700	149,000
30	Seven	John Farnham: Finding The Voice	1,663,800	129,000
31	Nine	State Of Origin, First Match	1,653,500	214,900
32	Nine	ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 – Final Session 1	1,602,100	166,300
33	Nine	The Block – Sunday	1,575,300	290,300
34	Nine	State Of Origin, Second Match – Pre Match	1,559,900	223,900
35	Nine	NRL Grand Final Day – Post Match	1,539,600	254,700
36	ABC	Vera	1,535,900	168,100
37	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Nigeria	1,482,200	142,000
38	Seven	Seven’s AFL: Friday Night Football Finals	1,462,400	0
39	Nine	2023 Australian Open, Men’s Final – Presentation	1,462,400	189,000
40	Nine	The Block – Launch	1,421,100	280,800
41	Seven	7NEWS Monday to Friday	1,409,400	37,000
42	Seven	FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final, Spain v England, Post Game	1,386,900	160,000
43	Seven	Farmer Wants A Wife – Finale Part 1	1,375,800	204,000
44	Seven	The Voice – Launch	1,365,700	202,000
45	Seven	7NEWS Sunday	1,363,300	33,000
46	Seven	Home And Away	1,358,500	153,000
47	Seven	TV WEEK Logie Awards	1,357,800	62,000
48	Seven	7NEWS at 6.30	1,356,900	37,000
49	Seven	Farmer Wants A Wife – Finale Part 2	1,352,600	160,000
50	Seven	The Voice – Grand Finale	1,347,000	141,000

Source: OzTAM Metro, Regional (Combined 4 Aggs + WA, Inc. Tas) Total audience: Linear Metro and Regional and BVOD average audience. Linear SYTD: 12/2/2023 – 27/11/2023 (excl. Easter). Prime time 1800-2359 and overall 0600-2359. CYTD weeks 1 to 47 until 27/11/2023 consolidated 7 + Overnight (21/11-27/11/2023) BVOD: CYTD 2023 until 27/11/2023 .Multi channel ranking: Metro 5 Cap.

[spw68]

Thank goodness for the Matildas!

Typo:

[TV.Cynic]

Seven could have waited 4 more days until the year was finished, especially considering the closeness of the “weeks won” contest in metro market.

[JohnsonTV]

It was clear that Seven had not learned from the near debacle back in September when it issued the YTD ratings report trumpeting the network’s success, only to see Big Brother flopping and Nine surged back thanks to The Block and Australia’s success at the Men’s ODI World Cup.

[Lance]

I realise they have to please advertisers etc, but something about Seven’s delivery and timing that just always reeks of total arrogance

[spw68]

Maybe it’s just in case they don’t tie in total weeks, or to cloud the fact it is a tie… get in first and flood us with so much other “number 1” data?

Edit: given last night’s ratings, this may be exactly the reason why they’ve rushed it out today.

[yellow_sock]

Sneaky Seven for sending out their triumphs early. But still good to see Seven’s top 30 programs, and the top 50 programs.

No surprises seeing the soccer make multiple appearances in the list. Duh. lol.

Interesting to see Seven’s News 6.30pm portion make the lists, and not the 6pm portion.

Married At First Sight still doing wonders for Nine. But 10 is sadly nowhere to be seen.

[spw68]

@yellow_sock

Interesting to see Seven’s News 6.30pm portion make the lists, and not the 6pm portion

Pretty sure that must be an error, unless the regionals flip it in favour of 6.30.
In the capitals the 6.00 half hour almost always rates higher.

[TV.Cynic]

@yellow_sock

Interesting to see Seven’s News 6.30pm portion make the lists, and not the 6pm portion.

The 6pm portion is there:

@TV.Cynic

41 Seven 7NEWS Monday to Friday 1,409,400 37,000

[yellow_sock]

Oops, sorry. It is too. Thanks.

Interesting to see their news called “7NEWS Monday to Friday” (for the main 6pm portion), and “7NEWS at 6.30” (for the 6.30pm portion), when the weekly rankings have different titles for their news.

[Wade]

Speaking of news, nothing mentioned about their national bulletins: early, morning, afternoon (even if state based), and the latest

[Sully]

Sounds like Nine are going to try the ‘weeks won’ angle come Sunday morning (will this be the first time a network upon end of survey wrapping has not gone with the industry standard ‘share’?)

If Aaron/TV Central’s update in the Nine schedule thread about Saturday’s changes is anything to go by. As Cynic mentioned the other day, YTD share is too far gone for Nine to claw back/claim wins there, let alone regional (which Seven have also claimed as they own Prime now).

Can’t believe I’m typing that Tim Allen’s 3 decade old Christmas staple Walt Disney’s The Santa Clause might be Nine’s saviour for 2023

[BigVic]

Next year 7 is in strife with no Olympics, Australian Open or Melbourne Cup

[spw68]

They would’ve been this year too without the Matildas.

[BigVic]

Take away the Matildas and Nine would be #1 in 2023

[Sully]

Which makes Seven Sport’s latest ident/promo perplexing, especially the “home of sport” (surely Nine WWOS well and truly have that now!)

[Jeffmister]

Not really. Seven’s horse racing rights alone means it airs sports every single week of the year - something Nine can’t do. On top of that, there are very few weeks when they don’t have AFL and/or cricket commitments as well.

When you also factor in the other sports they air and the properties that only air on 7Plus (something which really should get more attention than it does), Seven can make a case that they’re the “home of sport”.