2CH goes straight to number one on DAB+ (scroll down) with 101,000 listeners, carrying over nearly half of its previous AM audience to the digital only band
Talk continues to dominate Sydney and Melbourne
Nova back on top in Perth
The last survey of the very disrupted year of 2020 has just been released.
The survey was still affected by the covid lockdowns in Victoria and South Australia, although movement restrictions substantially eased around the country towards the end of the survey field work period.
The mix of 80’s stations continue to hold the greatest national numbers for the DAB+ ratings in Survey 3, with Coles Radio and Double J just behind.
WSFM 80’s, Gold 80’s, 97.3 The 80’s, Mix 80’s and 96FM 80’s combined for a total of 277,000 listeners nationally, in front of Coles Radio 248,000 and Double J’s 258,000.
The Hit Network rebadged the remaining OLDSKOOL, EASY, URBAN, DANCE AND BUDDHA stations for uniformity.
3AW hits the stratosphere during Melbourne's covid lockdown
ABC Sydney drops significantly, Big gain for smooth 95.3
4BC strongly up with new local presenters, 4KQ drops
FIVEaa drops, Cruise up in Adelaide
96fm moves to top spot, Triple j dips in Perth
Survey 7 is the second set of results since mid-year surveys were cancelled due to the pandemic. See the previous results here.
The survey continues to be affected by the covid pandemic, with Victoria in lockdown for most of the period and movements restricted in some other states.
This survey was conducted for CRA between Sun Aug 23 to Sat Sept 19 & Sun Sept 20 to Sat Oct 24, 2020, during the rescheduled football finals season.