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Sydney radio ratings: Fordham back on top of breakfast as lockdowns deliver talkback boost

Zanda Wilson

August 31, 2021 9:39

Ben Fordham has reclaimed the title of the #1 breakfast show in Sydney, with a significant swing towards the talk radio host and away from KIIS 106.5’s Kyle and Jackie O in the fifth GfK metro ratings survey of 2021.

2GB’s Fordham recorded a 3.5 percentage point increase in share among people 10+, rising to a 16.8% share, while 2GB also had a great book overall seeing a 3.4 point bump to finish with a 15.2% share and easily be #1.

Lockdowns appear to have helped Ben Fordham reclaim top spot in Sydney

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Zanda Wilson was a reporter and podcast producer at Mumbrella, specialising in radio reporting. He left Mumbrella in September 2021.

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2GB ABC Sydney Ben Fordham KIIS 106.5 Kiis FM Kyle and Jackie O radio ratings Sydney Radio Ratings Wendy and Robbie

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