Radio broadcasting legend Ray Hadley will call his 34th NRL Grand Final this Sunday, eclipsing the radio record he currently shares with the late rugby league icon, Frank Hyde MBE, OAM.
Hyde called 33 NSWRL Grand Finals from the Sydney Cricket Ground between 1953 and 1983 (including replays of the 1977 and 1978 Grand Finals) on Sydney radio station 2SM.
Hadley’s first Grand Final call was on 2UE in 1987, where Manly – coached by the late Bob Fulton – defeated the Canberra Raiders, coached by Wayne Bennett and Don Furner.
Ray Hadley and Frank Hyde
Ray Hadley said: “When I started calling Rugby League in 1987, John Brennan asked Frank Hyde to listen and critique me on a weekly basis. In the early stages, Frank said ‘you need to get into a rhythm, you sound like a race caller’. I replied ‘that’s because I am!’. He laughed and said you’ll get there. At the end of 1987, he called me after the Grand Final and said ‘there’ll be no more phone calls from me – you are where you need to be’.
“I got an email from one of Frank and Gabby’s sons, Pat, this week telling me how proud his dad would be for me to break his record by calling my 34th Grand Final. The entire Hyde family has always been very supportive. My lasting memory of Frank will be his generosity and encouragement. He was not threatened by an ambitious young bloke, but rather proud he was part of my journey. Surely Frank must be the next media person to be elevated to the NRL Hall of Fame.”
Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio Head of Content, said: “The records keep coming for Ray Hadley. In recent times we’ve celebrated 21 years of Ray on 2GB Mornings, then 151 consecutive survey wins, and this weekend it’s a record 34th Grand Final call. What a privilege it is for us all to witness one of the greats of radio broadcasting in full flight!”
Hadley and Hyde are both inductees in the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame and their famous catch-cries will forever live in rugby league history; Hyde’s “It’s long enough, it’s high enough… and it’s straight between the posts!” and Hadley’s, “Don’t touch the set, don’t touch the dial, don’t you go anywhere!”.
Ray Hadley’s record 34th NRL Grand Final call can be heard on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane on Sunday 1 October 2023. Coverage begins from 1.00pm (AEDT) with the NRL Grand Final between Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos kicking off at 7.30pm (AEDT).
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been named as Australia’s most powerful person, according to The Australian Financial Review Magazine’s Power List. Trade Minister Don Farrell has vaulted to the top of the list of covert power players, while Matilda’s captain Sam Kerr is the most powerful cultural influence in the nation.
Images of all three have been created for the magazine through artificial intelligence: the Prime Minister is depicted deejaying, Farrell is shown meeting with aliens and Kerr is seen holding aloft a world cup trophy. Other Power Listers depicted through AI in the magazine include the new Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock, Opposition leader Peter Dutton, ACTU Secretary Sally McManus, Chair of News Corp and Fox Corporation Lachlan Murdoch, cricket captain Pat Cummins and actor Margot Robbie.
“It’s been almost a year since the release of ChatGPT which heralded that the AI-revolution has well and truly begun,” said AFR Magazine editor Matthew Drummond. “In addition to taking photographs of the people who appear on our Power lists, we figured it was timely to use AI to generate images of them as well. In this way the issue reveals how far this rapidly-evolving technology has come.”
The AFR Magazine gatefold cover featuring an AI generated image on the left and a photo on the right.
The split-run gatefold cover features both a portrait of the Prime Minister – taken for the issue – and a fake image generated by AI. Some readers will have the real photo on the cover, while others will see the AI image first.
“All of our AI images are clearly labelled as such and while they’re not perfect likenesses, the likeness is often uncanny,” Mr Drummond said. “The potential for misuse of AI to generate fake images of famous and powerful people is an emerging risk, especially in today’s image-led culture where so much information is consumed quickly on social media. Perhaps this issue will spur on business leaders, cultural leaders and politicians to think more urgently about those risks, and what can be done to reduce them.”
The Power List consists of three main categories – Overt, Covert and Cultural – which are debated at length by two separate panels of well-connected insiders drawn from Australia’s political, business and cultural spheres.
The magazine’s Power Panel placed Treasurer Jim Chalmers in second place on the Overt List, and Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong third. ACTU Secretary Sally McManus is ranked fourth, illustrating the power the trade movement has within the government. New Reserve Bank Governor, Michele Bullock is ranked fifth, while newcomer Noel Pearson is eighth, highlighting his influence in the lead up to the referendum.
Trade Minister, Don Farrell, takes out the top spot on the Covert List, followed by Anthony Albanese’s Chief of Staff, Tim Gartrell. Debuting on the Covert List are Macquarie Group’s CEO Shemara Wikramanayke, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and mining magnate Gina Rinehart.
Panellists who decided the Overt and Covert Lists were Joel Fitzgibbon and Christopher Pyne – both former ministers – Scott Morrison’s former private secretary, Yaron Finkelstein, company directors, Yasmin Allen and Nicola Wakefield Evans, pollsters Sue Vercoe and Anthony Reed, data strategist, Annie O’Rourke, and Labor insiders Ryan Liddell and Lidija Ivanovski.
The panel that decided the Cultural Power list included Warner Music Australasia President, Dan Rosen, Foxtel’s Chief content and commercial officer, Amanda Laing, Ogilvy Australia’s head of culture and influence Liana Rossi, Adelaide Writers’ Week Director, Louise Adler and Powerhouse Museum’s CEO, Lisa Havilah.
Leading the Cultural Power list is Matilda’s superstar striker Sam Kerr, followed by actor and star of the Barbie movie, Margot Robbie. Prominent Coalition Senator Jacinta Price and Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe feature in the Top 10 alongside musician Troye Sivan, television presenter Tony Armstrong and Bluey creator Joe Brumm.
The Australian Financial Review Magazine Power Issue is available nationally on Friday, September 29 and onwww.afr.com
Season 2023’s two standout teams will collide in the ultimate NRL Grand Final showdown when the Penrith Panthers play the Brisbane Broncos, exclusive, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now from 6.30pm AEDT on Sunday, October 1.
PENRITH PANTHERS V BRISBANE BRONCOS – 6.30PM AEDT 9NOW PLAYER CAMS – REECE WALSH AND JAROME LUAI
NINE IS THE HOME OF GRAND FINAL DAY 16 HOURS OF COVERAGE FROM 7.00AM AEDT
INCLUDES WEEKEND TODAY, SPORTS SUNDAY, SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, NRLW AND NRL GRAND FINALS
Nine’s Wide World of Sports will celebrate Grand Final Day with 16 hours of wall-to-wall live coverage of rugby league’s biggest day, culminating in the exclusive broadcast of the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final from 6.30pm AEDT.
The Panthers juggernaut is chasing three premierships in a row and rugby league immortality, coming into the game as favourites after winning the minor premiership. Halfback maestro Nathan Cleary and Origin representatives Brian To’o, Isaah Yeo and Stephen Crichton are playing behind a fearsome pack of forwards.
The electricity of the Brisbane Broncos is ready to strike with fabulous fullback “Reece Lightning”, Reece Walsh, and a ferociously fast style of play, orchestrated by Adam Reynolds and executed by a youthful band of Broncos chasing the club’s first premiership in 17 years.
Grand Final Day will be live from 7.00am AEDT at Accor Stadium in Sydney, beginning with Weekend Today, followed by Sports Sunday at 10.00am AEDT and the Sunday Footy Show at 11.00am AEDT.
On-field action begins with the State Championship Grand Final at 1.20pm AEDT, between the Rabbitohs and Brisbane Tigers, before the NRLW Grand Final between the Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Titans at 3.55pm AEDT.
9Now will take fans further into the action with dedicated player cameras following two players that are always at the centre of attention: Reece Walsh and Panthers instigator Jarome Luai. Expect fireworks after the duo shared a fiery exchange in State of Origin this year.
Wide World of Sports will have the best in the business covering a blockbuster Grand Final Day, hosted by James Bracey, Danika Mason, Emma Lawrence and Marlee Silva. The best experts in commentary are headed up by rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns with premiership-winning captains Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler and Paul Gallen in tow, plus premiership winners Billy Slater, Phil Gould AM and Sam Thaiday, and women’s internationals Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson.
This unrivalled lineup of commentators, boasting 48 Grand Final appearances as players and coaches combined, will provide viewers with insight and analysis befitting the biggest day of the season.
Calling the live action will be Mat Thompson (NRL), Brenton Speed (NRLW) and Peter Psaltis (NRL State Championship).
And hang around after the game as we take viewers into the dressing sheds with the winning team to join the celebrations.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE: NRL GRAND FINAL DAY ON NINE Sunday, October 1, All programs live from Accor Stadium, Sydney.
WEEKEND TODAY SHOW: 7.00am AEDT Start the big day when Clint Stanaway, Jayne Azzopardi and the Weekend Today team go live from Accor Stadium with exclusive access to the ground, for the ultimate fan Grand Final breakfast. Broncos legends Darren Lockyer and Sam Thaiday will join the show with women’s rugby league legend Ruan Sims.
SPORTS SUNDAY: 10.00am AEDT Host Roz Kelly is joined by Gus Worland on the panel at Accor Stadium for a monster edition of Sports Sunday with special guest and two-time NRL Premiership winners Johnathan Thurston and Brad Fittler.
SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW: 11.00am AEDT Channel 9 Syd/Bris, 9Gem Melb/Adl Danika Mason, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler will deliver a supersized Grand Final edition of the Sunday Footy Show from Accor Stadium that features the whole Wide World of Sports rugby league team as we celebrate the 2023 season.
NRL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Tigers The best State Cup club team of 2023 will be decided when live match coverage begins in the NRL State Championship Grand Final between this year’s Knock-on Effect NSW Cup Premiers, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and the winners of the Hostplus Cup in Queensland, the Brisbane Tigers.
Sydney 1.20pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 12.20pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 1.20pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 12.50pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Perth 10.20am LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Pre game: Emma Lawrence with experts Paul Gallen and Sam Thaiday Commentary: Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Marlee Silva, Cameron Smith and Peter Psaltis
NRLW GRAND FINAL: KNIGHTS v TITANS
Sydney 3.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 2.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 3.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 3.25pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Perth 12.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
9NEWS: 6.00pm AEDT: Before the big game begins, 9News will deliver all the major stories of the day in a special bulletin for NRL Grand Final Sunday.
PRE-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT From 6.30pm AEDT, exactly 30 years after her classic Grand Final performance, Tina Turner will be honoured when stars of Tina Turner: The Musical perform. King Stingray will get the party started before we farewell our retiring players and chat to some special guests.
NRL GRAND FINAL: PANTHERS v BRONCOS
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 6.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Perth 4.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Pre-game Panel – James Bracey, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Emma Lawrence and Allana Ferguson. Commentary – Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Mat Thompson. Sideline – Brad Fittler and Danika Mason. 9Now player cams: Reece Walsh and Jarome Luai Post-match Panel and in the sheds with the winning team – James Bracey, Phil Gould, Brad Fittler, Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Darren Lockyer, Paul Gallen and Sam Thaiday.
2023 NRL GRAND FINAL EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE 6:30PM LIVE COVERAGE FROM 7.00AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
Nine has today announced the appointment of Garry Bentlin as its new Group Director of Cybersecurity. Bentlin will be responsible for leading the ongoing development, implementation and embedding of the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap for Nine.
An exceptional cybersecurity leader, Bentlin brings more than two decades’ of security experience to Nine, honed from IT environments across critical infrastructure and energy, mining, financial services, airlines and transport, major sporting events, and government. His key strengths include developing enterprise cybersecurity visions and implementing programs of work to protect organisations’ data, people and systems.
Bentlin was most recently a Partner with PwC Australia, with previous roles including Chief Information Security Officer at TransGrid, National Cybersecurity Director at Deloitte, and various security positions at IBM. He is also currently a member of the Executive Advisory Board for Cyber (EABC) at Deakin University.
Nine’s Chief Information and Technology Officer, Memo Hayek, said: “Garry’s exceptional expertise and proven track record of delivery in cybersecurity are invaluable assets to our organisation. With his leadership, we are poised to elevate our digital resilience, enhance our capabilities, nurture our people, and continuously safeguard our digital assets”.
Garry Bentlin said: “I am excited to be part of Nine and look forward to working with the broader organisation and cybersecurity team to continue uplifting our capability and ensuring the continued resilience of our operations”.
Garry Bentlin will commence his role as Group Director of Cybersecurity at Nine on 11 October.
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
In an incredible month for 9Podcasts, 9News Queensland production of Hannah’s Story claimed the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast of the Year, and Anthony ‘Huddo’ Hudson’s Nothin’ Like the 90’s was awarded Best Podcast at the Australian Football Media Awards.
Both productions are industry-leading examples of the powerful storytelling medium of podcasts, and the quality of the Nine Podcast Network. Hannah’s Story continues to be recognised for the powerful voice it gives to Hannah Clarke’s loved ones, the first responders on the scene, witnesses, domestic violence experts and political leaders; delving into the shocking murders and igniting a crucial community conversation about coercive control. Huddo’s Nothin Like the 90’s takes a lighter approach, entertaining and educating listeners by bringing the decade of iconic footy back into the modern day, as he speaks to the biggest players, coaches and personalities that made AFL in the 90’s so pure.
These award-winning productions contributed to the Nine Podcast Network posting its second highest monthly audience in August 2023, with over 1.7 million monthly listeners across the slate of premium Australian podcasts.
Ben Fordham Live remains the top podcast within the 9Podcasts stable, with over 188,000 monthly listeners tuning in – a 66% YoY increase. There is a similar success story across the breadth of Nine’s catch up radio podcasts, with 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel (+45%) Mornings with Neil Mitchell (+34%) and The Ray Hadley Morning Show (+20%) all boasting significant double digital podcast audience growth compared to the same time last year.
9Podcasts originals are continuing to gain loyal listeners across the slate of premium News, Sport, Entertainment and True Crime programming, and footy finals fever has well and truly arrived, with fanatics listening to the expert analysis and commentary across 9Podcasts’ slate of footy programs.
The 3AW Football podcast has jumped up 36 positions in the podcast ranker, with more than 100,000 monthly listeners (+70% YoY growth), Six Tackles with Gus has jumped up 16 positions, with 93,000 monthly listeners (+33% YoY growth) and further audience growth has been seen across 100% Footy (+35%) and Footy Classified (+44%).
The new footy podcasts in the slate The Billy Slater Podcast, Eddie & Jimmy also continue to grow in popularity across both audio and youtube.
LISTENERS
AUG 23
YoY CHANGE
Nine Radio Catch-Up
876,150
50%
Nine Original Podcasts
871,548
12%
Head of 9Podcasts, Mia Stern, said: “It’s fantastic to see listeners continue to discover our premium Australian-created podcasts and make podcasting part of their daily habit. The breadth of our content slate, profile of our talent, and strength of Nine broadcast and publishing brands continues to deliver high quality audio content across our key verticals News, Sport, Entertainment, True Crime and Radio podcasts”
Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, August 1-31 2023, Downloads, Listeners.
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
Millionaire Hot Seat presents a special charity episode next Friday, September 29, at 5.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The nation’s favourite game show, hosted by Eddie McGuire, will see stars and sports personalities come together to play for the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity in the lead-up to the annual Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon going to air later that evening at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Three-time premiership player, 2007 Brownlow Medallist, 2011 Norm Smith Medallist and AFL analyst Jimmy Bartel will take to the hot seat, along with Darren Purchese, celebrity chef and My Room Ambassador. Joining them are Postcards presenter and My Room Ambassador Brodie Harper, comedian, actor and Triple M Radio host Lehmo, and content creator and My Room ambassador Jordan Ablett, as well as the CEO of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, Margaret Zita.
My Room Children’s Cancer Charity is a volunteer-led organisation that supports young patients and families affected by childhood cancer.
Tune in when Eddie McGuire serves up the questions to the stars in this special edition of Millionaire Hot Seat.
Hold onto your bouquet as the UK version of the world’s favourite marital experiment, Married at First Sight UK, returns for a brand new season on Friday, September 29, streaming exclusively for Australian viewers on 9Now, with a new episode dropping daily from Monday to Thursday.
Season eight is set to be the most explosive yet and bigger than ever before. With a total of 36 episodes, it will be its largest and longest series to date, filled with mayhem, love, laughter and drama.
Relationship experts Paul C. Brunson, Charlene Douglas and Australia’s own Mel Schilling will once again be at the helm of the social experiment, matching and guiding the couples through their journey as the participants put their trust in them when they marry a total stranger.
Mel Schilling said “I’m excited to introduce this latest season of MAFS UK to the Aussie fan base. This year we have the most diverse set of brides and grooms, including our first ever trans bride and a bride with a disability. Once again, the experiment is full of all your typical favourite MAFS moments, but with a whole bunch of UK accents. Aussies, you’re going to love it.”
Relationships will be tested as the new crop of brides and grooms embark on lavish honeymoons, move in together, and are put under the microscope by the other married couples at the weekly dinner parties, while the experts will hold them to account at the weekly commitment ceremonies.
The 16 brave singles walking down the aisle and entering the experiment this season are:
The Brides: clinic consultant Ella (29) who makes history as the show’s first-ever trans contestant, childcare assistant Tasha (25), performing arts teacher Shona (31), florist Rosaline (28), executive assistant Porscha (36), technology risk partner Peggy (32), finance manager Laura (34) and sales manager Jay (31).
The Grooms: investment communications Thomas (27), youth worker and DJ Terence (40), account manager Paul (26), marketing and events manager Nathanial (36), sales executive Luke (30), sports rehabilitator Georges (30), model Brad (27) and tennis coach Arthur (34).
In a season set to be like no other, pop the champagne and get ready for your MAFS UK fix.
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK 2023 PREMIERES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 4.00PM AEST AVAILABLE TO STREAM FOR FREE ON 9NOW
Australia’s men’s and women’s rugby league stars, handpicked by the Prime Minister, will join a blockbuster weekend of footy, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now, this Saturday at 1.30pm.
NRL stars including Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans, Nicho Hynes and Josh Addo-Carr will all line up in the men’s team playing Papua New Guinea at 4.00pm, which will be captained by Cameron Murray.
The big day of live action will begin at 1.30pm with the women’s team playing Papua New Guinea. NRLW players Kennedy Cherrington, Dragons flying fullback Teagan Berry and former Aussie Sevens representative-turned-Tigers speedster Jakiya Whitfeld will all feature.
Australia’s vice-captain, Daly Cherry-Evans, said: “It’s always an honour to represent your country and this game in particular is a special one to be part of.
“We know how much the people of PNG love their rugby league so we’re really looking forward to getting up there for the test match. It’s going to be tough against the Kumuls, but we know what is in front of us and will be well prepared to put in a performance that everyone can be proud of.”
Broadcast schedule
Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII v PNG Syd/Bris 1.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 1.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now Adelaide 1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now Perth 11.30am LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII v PNG Syd/Bris 4.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 4.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now Adelaide 3.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now Perth 2.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Coverage of Broncos v Warriors NRL Preliminary Final will follow at 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now.
PRIME MINISTER’S XIII RUGBY LEAGUE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1.30PM LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
The biggest prize in cricket will be showcased on Nine’s Wide World of Sports when the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup is broadcast live and free on Channel 9HD and streams on 9Now from Thursday, October 5.
BEGINS THURSDAY OCTOBER 5 EVERY AUSTRALIA GAME LIVE AND FREE FINALS PLUS ALL THE BEST GAMES WITH INDIA, PAKISTAN, ENGLAND, NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH AFRICA LIVE AND FREE STREAM FOR FREE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME ON 9NOW
A 2019 final rematch between defending champions England and New Zealand on Thursday, October 5, gets it all going before a blockbuster opener for Australia against India on Sunday, October 8, at 7.00pm.
Pat Cummins will lead Australia to take on the world in India, with every Australia game, the tournament’s best match-ups and every finals game available live and free in prime time across six weeks of One Day International cricket.
The Aussie squad features box-office batsmen Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stonis and David Warner, and a bowling attack with Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and spinner Adam Zampa.
9Now is the place to be for the ICC Cricket World Cup with live coverage and mini matches providing everything you need to stay posted across the tournament.
Nine’s commentary team is hosted by Roz Kelly, with expert comments from former Australian captain Mark Taylor.
Mark Taylor said: “The race to win the 2023 World Cup is wide open, with so many countries genuinely in the running.
“Australia are right in the mix to win their sixth World Cup title and will improve with the inclusion of Cummins, Starc, Smith and Maxwell from recent lead-up matches.
“India and Pakistan will be hard to beat in conditions that suit their play, but remember Australia won their first World Cup in India in 1987. The key for us will be settling on the final eleven and finding some consistency in the middle-order batting.
“I also feel that the spin bowling of Zampa and Agar could be pivotal to Australia’s chances.”
SERIES SCHEDULE
ALL THE BEST GAMES ARE LIVE AND FREE ON NINE
ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP LIVE AND FREE ON 9NETWORK AND 9NOW FROM 7.00PM AEST THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
Nine’s talk stations have reached new record highs in live streaming, with the latest Triton data showing massive gains with 11.9 million session starts in August (up 14% year on year) and 11.4 million hours of listening (up 16% year on year) – both the highest on record for Nine.
Head of content for Nine Radio, Greg Byrnes, said: “This data is further proof listeners have embraced talk radio through digital devices. Our station apps provide great sound, are easily accessible, and ensure listeners are always connected to the latest news, sport and opinion, no matter where they are. The future of commercial audio streaming is talk radio and we welcome those new listeners who join our conversation via a device each day.”
Nine’s Commercial Director for Digital Audio, Esther Carlsen, said: “With even more listeners streaming via our audio apps, combined with our strong total listening hours, it’s clear that Nine’s talk radio listeners are extremely loyal. This creates unrivaled opportunities for brands to target engaged listeners in a safe audio environment.”
“Also with Nine’s data and targeting capabilities, we are able to reach listeners as they move around our network during the week, enabling brands to deliver more targeted advertising and most importantly, a better listening experience.”
Building on its dominance from Gfk Survey 5 – which cemented Nine as the clear No.1 in streaming with cumulative audience up 2.2% across the network – there is no doubt the future of streaming is talk radio, with even more digital listeners tuning in and building loyalty with Nine’s live and local content.*
Source: Triton Streaming Metrics, August 1-31 2023, Session Starts, Total Listening Hours (TLH), Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR.
*GfK Radio360 ratings, SMBP Survey 5 2023, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN,Cume (000s) vs Survey 4 2023, AP10+, Market Share Streaming Only, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR unless otherwise specified.
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
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