Sydney radio ratings: Kyle & Jackie O pushes Nine’s Fordham off his perch as talkback flattens
KIIS1065’s Kyle & Jackie O has pushed Nine’s Ben Fordham off from the top breakfast spot, despite 2GB retaining its #1 spot overall in Sydney, and losing listeners in the seventh radio ratings survey of 2022.
In breakfast, Kyle & Jackie O topped this survey, thanks to its increase in listeners, bumping up by a significant 2.1 percentage points to 14.9%. Nine’s Fordham saw a fairly decent drop in listeners, a bump down of 2.1 percentage points to 14.8%.
ARN chief content officer, Duncan Campbell, said: “Kyle & Jackie O are now officially the most successful breakfast team in the history of Australian radio, with a show that is not only revered but often emulated worldwide. These exceptional results today demonstrate the unparalleled connection they have with their listeners, and it is truly remarkable that after 22 years on air together they continue to grow their audience and break records as Australia’s most listened-to radio show, delivering stellar results for our advertisers.”
Kyle Sandilands said: “I’m never speechless but this result has made me as close as I’ve ever been to it. It’s incredible that after 22 years together, Jackie and I are still growing our audience. I’m thankful to our team, listeners and clients for backing a show that Jackie and I love doing.”
Jackie O said: “I’m blown away by these results. A huge thanks to our loyal listeners who have been on this journey the entire way.”
Overall, the 2GB network retained the #1 station in Sydney, despite bumping down by 1.2 percentage points to 11.6%. KIIS1065 saw a significant swing up by 1.8 percentage points, to 11.3%.
Despite ABC Sydney coming in the third position in breakfast, ABC Sydney’s breakfast show with James Valentine, saw a decline of 1.3 percentage points, finishing with a share of 8.8%, while ABC Sydney overall finished up at 7.8%, a bump down of 0.9 percentage points.
Meanwhile not a huge amount of movement for, smoothFM 95.3, as the breakfast slot with Bogart Torelli and Ron Wilson finished up with a share of 8.1, increasing listeners by 0.4 percentage points, while the network overall finished up with a share of 10.3%, down 0.6 points.
WSFM’s Jonesy & Amanda saw a slight increase in share, up 0.4 points, to 8.1%, after idling on a 7.7% share in the last three books. WSFM overall grew in listeners, up 0.7% to 7.7%.
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Like the last survey, Southern Cross Austereo’s Triple M’s Mark Geyer saw a drop in listeners, this time by 1.2 percentage points to 3.7%. Geyer replaced Lawrence ‘Moonman’ Mooney after his departure in November last year. Overall, Triple M finished up with a 4% share, a drop of 0.9 points.
Nova 96.9’s Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, who are joined by Sarah McGilvray each morning finished with a share of 7%, a slight increase in listeners, up 0.2 points. Nova 96.9 overall saw an increase in share finishing at 7.1%, up 0.3 points.
2DayFM’s Dave Hughes and Ed Kavalee joined by Erin Molan as 2DayFM’s The Morning Crew, grew its breakfast audience by 0.5 percentage points, to a share of 4.2%.
In drive, KIIS1065’s Will & Woody topped the list, finishing up with a share of 10.6%, a bump up by 1.1 percentage points.
Like the last survey, 2GB’s Jim Wilson continued to lose listeners, and saw a drop-down by 1.3 percentage points, to 7%, while smoothFM’s Byron Webb finished with a share of 9%, down 1.5 points.
Triple M’s The Rush Hour with Gus, Jude, and Wendell saw no change in share since the last book and remained with a share of 5%.
WSFM’s Steve Fitton, finished with a share of 6.8%, a bump up of 0.2 points, while Nova’s Kate, Tim, and Joel saw a slight increase in listeners with a bump up of 0.1 percentage points, to a 9.3% share.
The seventh GfK metro radio ratings survey for 2022 was measured between Sunday 14 August to Saturday 17 September & Sunday 25 September 25 to Saturday 29 October.
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Doesn’t surprise me that 2GB is flunking in numerous timeslots. Most of their hosts aren’t even real radio presenter’s anymore and very boring. Deb knight, Ben Fordham etc are tv hosts attempting radio with no real radio experience. They will never have the success Chris Smith or Allen Jones had.
I listen to 2SM for TalkBack these days and Kiis FMs Kyle & Jackie O in the morning.
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I’m sure he loves the mention Mumbrella, but it’s Byron Webb. You keep calling him Bryan in the last few articles.
I’m surprised the smooth fm publicity team haven’t picked it up already?!
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Thanks for the spot, Smooth FM fan! Shout-out to all the Byron baes 🙂 Cheers.
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