Sydney’s 2GB has started the Olympic and Paralympic year strong as the undisputed No.1 in radio and commercial streaming, with a share of 12.7 (up 0.6) and 30.5 respectively. 

Ben Fordham Live recorded a gold medal performance as No.1 in Breakfast, with a share of 16.6 (up 0.6), while in commercial streaming 2GB Breakfast posted an incredible 35.4 share, reinforcing the power of live and local content across all devices. 

Celebrating one of the longest winning streaks in history, Ray Hadley has notched up an outstanding 155 consecutive survey wins, to be No.1 in Mornings with a radio share of 14.1, and 33.3 in commercial streaming.  

2GB Content Manager, Luke Davis, said: “Today’s results emphatically show that 2GB has started 2024 as Sydney’s best local station. It’s particularly pleasing to see Ben Fordham on top in Breakfast, while Ray Hadley’s unprecedented run in Mornings continues into another year.”

“Our listener engagement flows right throughout the day, into the night and across the weekend, confirming our position as the go-to destination for live news, sport, opinion and entertainment. 

“As Sydney’s official Olympic and Paralympic broadcaster, 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year of radio on 2GB and we’re excited that listeners are choosing to come with us on the journey.”

Further highlights of Gfk Radio360 Survey 1 in Sydney: 

• Afternoons with Michael McLaren recorded a share of 10.0 (up 2.8) (Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm)
• Drive with Chris O’Keefe recorded a share of 8.0 (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm)
• Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with share of 23.3 (almost double his nearest rival) (Mon-Fri 8pm-12am)
• Weekends with Luke Grant posted an overall share of 11.6 (Sat-Sun 9am-1pm)
• The Garden Clinic is No.1 with a share of 18.0 (Sat-Sun 6am-8am)

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 1 2024, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12MN, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 6am-8am, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+  

For further information, please contact:
Caitlin Lynch
Senior Communications Manager, Nine
clynch@nine.com.au

Thursday, March 14, 2023