Rajar’s Q3 2019 report has painted a healthy picture of an evolving radio sector – here are the key take-outs, with views from industry experts.

KISSTORY, Absolute 80s and Heart 80s – the three most-popular commercial national digital-only stations – all hit record audiences.

Capital Network UK, Greatest Hits Radio, Heart Network and Planet Rock have all joined the national market – so expect some future shake-ups in listening as the competition evolves.

Total Global Radio continues to top Rajar’s league table, but its growth streak has slowed. Meanwhile, BBC stations take a hit and Bauer reports overall growth.

September was a good month for ITV, with revenues bucking the downward trend seen by its rivals (up 4.9% year on year).

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In the dailies market, the Guardian grew its print circulation 1.7% PoP to 130,500, beaten only by the Financial Times, which grew 3.8% to just over 169,000.

The recent “underwhelming performance” of marketing budgets continued during the third quarter, with UK businesses recording a slim reduction in spending availability according to the Q3 IPA Bellwether report.

An “underlying tone of hesitancy” dominates UK business decisions, according to the Q3 IPA Bellwether report.

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