Radio ratings: 2GB loses ground in Sydney while 3AW leads in Melbourne
The latest radio ratings for the Sydney and Melbourne markets show diverging trends for stations owned by Tapt Media. In Sydney, 2GB experienced a decline, with its market share falling 0.5 percentage points to 11.2 per cent. The station now trails SmoothFM, which holds a 13.5 per cent share.
Despite the slump for 2GB, its sister station 3AW continues to lead in Melbourne with a 14.1 per cent share. The 3AW breakfast program, hosted by Russel Howcroft and Ross Stevenson, remains dominant in its time slot with a 19.5 per cent share.
Tapt Media was formed earlier this year after the Laundy family purchased a suite of talkback stations from Nine for $56 million.
Entities
2GB · 3AW · Arthur Laundy · SmoothFM · Tapt Media
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Laundy family purchased a suite of talkback stations from Nine for $56 million to form Tapt Media. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] SmoothFM rose to a 13.5 per cent share in Sydney. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 3AW breakfast show led its slot with a 19.5 per cent share. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] 2GB's market share fell to 11.2 per cent, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ben Fordham led the Sydney breakfast slot with a 14.8 per cent share. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] 3AW maintained its position as the top station in Melbourne with a 14.1 per cent share. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au