BBC Radio 4’s morning show saw a notable jump in listening, while Global’s Capital Breakfast continued to capitalise on the popularity of new presenter Jordan North.
The BBC grew its share of listening for the first time in a year, even as both Global and Bauer posted year-on-year increases in weekly reach.
Total digital listening share hit a new record in Q3, thanks primarily to an increase of listening in DAB.
Rajar Q2 2024 analysis: The addition of North has provided the Global station’s breakfast programme with a double-digit boost in weekly reach.
Rajar Q2 2024 analysis: Share of listening on digital platforms continued to grow relative to AM/FM radio in Q2, according to new Rajar figures.
Rajar Q2 2024 analysis: Commercial radio has notably continued to increase its share of listening relative to the BBC, achieving a record share of 55%.
The Media Leader compiles top takeaways from the latest Rajar quarterly radio audience figures.
Rajar Q1 2024 analysis: Commercial radio reached a new record audience in the last quarter with 39.7m weekly listeners, according to Rajar figures.
Bauer’s Hits Radio Breakfast Show has quadrupled its weekly audience year-on-year, according to the latest figures.
Rajar Q1 2024 analysis: Ken Bruce’s mid-morning show on Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio has reached 4.1m weekly listeners.