Nine’s talk radio stations have achieved their biggest ever audience, with more than two million listeners tuning in each week during the latest radio survey.

GfK Survey 5 of 2022 shows Nine’s talk stations achieved a cumulative audience of 2.013 million – up 10% YOY.

Sydney’s 2GB remains the city’s clear No. 1 station with a share of 13.6 (up 0.7). Melbourne’s 3AW is also a dominant No. 1 with a share of 14.5.

In Brisbane, 4BC has posted a record audience for the station and in Breakfast, with Laurel, Gary, and Mark* making a successful switch from 4KQ. The much loved trio recorded a 10.1 Share. 4BC also enjoyed big increases across the day for Ray Hadley on a 9.9 Share (up 2.2), Sofie Formica (up 1.9) and Neil Breen (up 1.0).

In Sydney, Ben Fordham cemented his dominance in the Breakfast shift with a winning share of 17.1 (up 1.6) while Ray Hadley delivered his 143rd consecutive survey win with a 17.2 share (up 0.3).

In Melbourne, Ross & Russ posted a No. 1 share of 18.2 – more than 7 share points ahead of their nearest breakfast rival, while Neil Mitchell continues to dominate Mornings with a share of 17.2.

Perth’s 6PR posted a share of 7.6 (up 0.9) and recorded share growth in Breakfast, Afternoon, Drive and Evening.

Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio’s Head of Content, said: “We’ve recorded big audience increases right across the network and would like to thank the two million plus listeners who tune in each week. 2GB and 3AW remain a clear number 1 in Sydney and Melbourne. We’ve posted solid gains in Perth and Brisbane. And I’m particularly pleased for Laurel, Gary and Mark who’ve made a great start on 4BC with our best ever breakfast cume.”

*The Laurel, Gary & Mark breakfast program commenced on July 11 – the halfway point of this survey period.

Source: GfK Radio Ratings, Survey 5 2022, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9.00am, Mon-Fri 9.00am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm-12MN Fri 7pm-12MN, Market Share %, Cume AP10+ unless otherwise specified

For more information:
Terry Stuart
Senior Communications Manager
tstuart@nine.com.au

Tuesday, August 23, 2022