Digital audio revenue soars as broadcast radio remains flat

Nathan Jolly

May 22, 2025 10:57

Digital audio revenues for Australia’s commercial radio networks have risen by 32.7% year-on-year, more than offsetting a decline in regional radio advertising.

This is according to a report from peak body Commercial Radio & Audio, using data compiled by media analytics firm Milton Data. It covers advertising revenue for major radio networks ARN Media, Southern Cross Austereo, Nova Entertainment, and Nine, as well as a number of the smaller commercial players.

Total radio revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $262.1 million, up 1.2% year-on-year.

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Nathan Jolly

Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.

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Geez 23 May 25

If those numbers are correct ARN market share must be diabolical – down 2% PCP v SCA up 9% PCP – Nova and SCA living it up at the expense of ARN by the looks

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