The latest RAJAR figures reveal significant gains for Jordan North on Capital and Radio 5 Live in Salford.
- Jordan North’s Breakfast Show on Capital has gained an impressive 151,000 listeners, reaching 2.96 million in total.
- Capital’s parent company Global boasts a weekly audience of 29.2 million, marking its fifth consecutive growth quarter.
- Bauer Media Audio UK’s Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio also show substantial audience increases.
- BBC Radio 5 Live records its highest audience in ten years, bolstered by a summer of sports and politics.
The recent RAJAR figures illustrate a remarkable performance for Jordan North’s Breakfast Show on Capital, which has witnessed a substantial increase in listenership. With the addition of 151,000 new listeners, the show now reaches a total audience of 2.96 million, underscoring the effectiveness of Capital’s strategic advertising initiatives.
Globally, Capital’s parent company continues to demonstrate robust market performance, with a weekly listener base of 29.2 million, accounting for a 26.9% audience share. This marks the company’s fifth consecutive quarter of growth, highlighting the persistent appeal of its diverse station offerings including Heart and Smooth.
Bauer Media Audio UK, another key player in the commercial radio sector, reports impressive growth across its station brands. Notably, the Hits Radio Network has reached its largest audience to date with 7.2 million weekly listeners, a significant 10% increase from the previous year.
In a testament to its sustained popularity, Greatest Hits Radio emerges as the most listened-to commercial station in the UK, boasting a weekly audience of 7.4 million. Furthermore, the Absolute Radio Network enjoys its highest reach ever, illustrating the network’s expanding appeal.
Amidst this backdrop of commercial success, BBC Radio 5 Live celebrates its best audience numbers in a decade. The station attracted 6 million listeners, driven by comprehensive coverage of major sporting and political events during the summer, including the Euros and Wimbledon.
The recent audience metrics underscore a vibrant landscape for UK radio, with both commercial and public broadcasters achieving significant milestones.
