Southern Cross Austereo Dominates Key Markets With Consistent Results

Southern Cross Austereo continues to deliver consistent leadership in the FM radio market as outlined today in Nielsen’s Survey #5 for 2011. The Today Network remains strong with its marquee stations 2Day FM Sydney and Fox FM Melbourne securing #1 FM station share for the 40^th and 44^th time consecutively.  Southern Cross  Austereo’s Triple M network is once again a model of consistency around the metro markets whilst Triple M holds consistent around the metro markets.

• 2Day FM #1 FM Breakfast, station celebrates 5 years at #1 FM 10+ Share (40 Surveys)
• FOX FM #1 FM Share station 10+ for 44 consecutive surveys
• Drive on Today Network with Fifi & Jules and Hamish& Andy wins four out of five FM markets
• The Triple M Network is led by Mix FM in Perth with its 94^th win at #1
• Triple M Sydney and Melbourne once again deliver a consistent survey results spearheaded by The Grill Team and The Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire in Melbourne Additional Triple M stations around the country deliver consistent results

The Kyle & Jackie O Show on 2Day FM celebrates five years as Sydney’ #1 choice in the breakfast timeslot.  Triple M Sydney’s The Grill Team with Matty Johns, Gus Worland and Mark Geyer has delivered another consist survey for Triple M in Sydney with strong audience figures in the 25 – 39 year old buying demographic.

The Matt & Jo Breakfast Show on Fox FM is also a force in ratings, delivering another #1 win in FM breakfast.  Eddie McGuire and Mick Molloy also hold steady in Melbourne with their Hot Breakfast show. The Rush Hour in Drive for Triple M Melbourne showed an increase, proving this outfit is being discovered and loved by Melburnians.

In Adelaide, Southern Cross Austereo delivered audience share gains in breakfast on both SAFM and Triple M. 

Perth’s Mix 94.5 is the strongest FM radio station in the country, its dominating consistency providing winning results again with its 94^th Survey at #1 and 92.9 holds steady across all show sessions.

Director of Southern Cross Austereo Metro Radio, Guy Dobson said, “Survey #5 brings another strong and consistent round of ratings results for Southern Cross Austereo, with both the national Today and Triple M networks delivering wins in key demographics.”

“2Day FM Sydney is unbeatable, celebrating five years at number one in the key revenue market and showcasing unique entertainment media solutions like Lady Gaga LIVE at Sydney Monster Hall.  Fox FM in Melbourne is a standout, Mix FM in Perth dominant with almost 12 years at number one and The Fifi & Jules plus Hamish & Andy combination continues to be a powerhouse for ratings nationally.”

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