Nine’s radio stations wrap up 2022 as the outright market leaders in Sydney and Melbourne.

GfK Survey 8 of 2022 reveals Sydney’s 2GB is a clear No. 1 with a share of 12.5 (up 0.9), while Melbourne’s 3AW is also a dominant No. 1 with a winning share of 15.1 (up 1.4).

In Breakfast, 2GB’s Ben Fordham reclaimed the No. 1 position in Sydney with a share of 15.7 (up 0.9).

In Melbourne, 3AW’s ACRA award-winning breakfast duo Ross & Russ posted a winning share of 23.6 – with no other station recording double figures in Breakfast. It marks the pair’s best result for the year.

In the Mornings slot, 2GB’s Ray Hadley notched up his 146th consecutive survey win with a share of 15.9 in Sydney (up 2.6) and a share of 8.9 in Brisbane where he is No. 1 in Talk.

In Melbourne, 3AW’s Neil Mitchell was the dominant No. 1 in Mornings, with a share of 17.5 (up 0.9). This marks Neil’s 57th consecutive survey win and 215th overall win across his 32 years of broadcasting the Morning slot on 3AW.

3AW posted share increases across every shift, while 2GB recorded share increases in Breakfast, Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends.

4BC’s Laurel, Gary and Mark achieved a 8.9 share in Brisbane, while 6PR’s new Breakfast pairing, Millsy and Karl posted a strong share of 10.7 to be second overall. 

Nine’s radio stations reached a cumulative audience of two million listeners every week in Survey 8, representing year-on-year growth of 11%.

Nine Radio’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes said: “These are stunning results and we thank our listeners for tuning in each day. 2GB and 3AW have dominated all year and the lineup changes on 4BC and 6PR are delivering record audience numbers. And there will be no let-up, with our on-air teams continuing to be a trusted source of live and local news and entertainment right through summer.”

Source: GfK Radio Ratings, Survey 8 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 further information, please contact: 
Caitlin Lynch
Senior Communications Manager
clynch@nine.com.au

Tuesday, December 13, 2022