Radio Ratings: Brisbane – 97.3FM loses top spot to Nova 106.9FM

December 10, 2013 11:25

Brisbane radio share survey 8 2013, Monday to Sunday (Source: Nielsen)

The Australian Radio Network’s (ARN) 97.3FM has lost the ratings crown in the final survey of 2013, with the station losing 1.2 per cent audience share and rival DMG station Nova 106.9FM gaining 1.1 per cent to claim the title of most listened to station in Brisbane.

The final Nielsen Radio Ratings Survey of 2013 showed Nova106.FM with a 13.6 per cent share compared with 97.3FM which had 12 per cent on the Monday to Sunday audience.

Nova106.9 has been closely trailing 97.3FM for much of the year and finished the previous survey with its audience share 0.5 points behind its rival. The station’s breakfast show with Ash, Kipp & Luttsy maintained its status as Brisbane’s favourite FM breakfast show with an audience share of 12.1 per cent, up 0.4 per cent. 97.3′s Breakfast with Robin, Terry and Bob was down 0.4 per cent to 10.6 per cent.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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BD 10 Dec 13

I think Triple J’s strong performance overall is worth noting; perhaps indicating a level of dissatisfaction with the FM commercial stations. Of course, it’s a while new deal net year with the new methodology, giving everyone some breathing space.

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