More Data Analysis articles

The latest RAJAR figures for Q2 2006 show the BBC still well ahead of its commercial rivals, while digital stations continue to perform well as more listeners switch to DAB radios.BBC Radio 1 recorded a 1.77% year on year increase to take its weekly reach to 10.4 million, while its period on period figure was… Continue reading Digital Radio Audiences Continue To Grow

RAJAR has released demographics figures alongside the Q2 2006 data release, which demonstrates the differences in age and social demographic grade for BBC and commercial stations.A general trend can be spotted that those under 44 are more likely to listen to commercial radio, whereas over 45s are more inclined to tune into BBC channels.In the… Continue reading Commercial Radio Dominates Younger Listening

BBC radio networks managed to broaden their share of listening UK wide in Q2, despite a decline in the local and regional BBC stations’ share of listening, according to latest Q2 2006 RAJAR figures.The BBC overall lost listeners, with a smaller weekly reach in this quarter, and saw its listeners tune in for slightly less… Continue reading BBC Radio Retains Dominance Despite Losing Listeners

Emap’s pop music station, Magic FM, has kept hold of the top spot in London, increasing its reach and share of listening, whilst Emap’s urban station, Kiss 100 FM, has rallied since last quarter.Latest RAJAR figures for Q2 2006 show Kiss has narrowed the gap on third place, raising its weekly reach by a sizeable… Continue reading Magic FM Stays On Top In London While Kiss 100 FM Blossoms

BBC Radio 2 once again proved itself as the UK’s favourite breakfast time companion, as the latest RAJAR results for Q2 2006 show the station taking the top spot with a national audience of more than eight million listeners a week, up 3.98% from Q1.BBC stations scooped the top three spots in the national breakfast… Continue reading BBC Radio 2 Remains Nation’s Number One At Breakfast

The latest RAJAR data shows the digital revolution in full swing in Q2 2006, with increasing numbers of people listening to their favourite stations via a variety of digital platforms.The potential UK digital radio audience has increased again from 25.5 million adults (51.1%) in Q1 to 27.1 million adults (54.3%) in Q2.The latest figures reveal… Continue reading DAB Reaches Over 15% Of Households

The World Cup finally arrived in June, but it brought with it revenue falls for both terrestrial and satellite broadcasters.ITV1 fell by nearly 6% year on year, even considering it showed two of the most watched games of the tournament, where England played Trinidad and Tobago and Sweden, gaining nearly 18 million adult viewers (see… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – June 2006

June saw a mixed month for the terrestrial broadcasters, as the World Cup ushered in increased viewing shares for both BBC One and ITV1, whilst BBC Two and Five suffered viewing slides.All ViewingThe World Cup generated an rise in viewing for both BBC One and ITV1 during June, with BBC increasing its share to almost… Continue reading Television Viewing Round-Up – June 2006

Daily Newspaper MarketThe daily newspaper market continued to see readership decline in the six-month period from December 2005 to May 2006, with a total downturn of 4.38% year on year, indicating continued problems for the sector.There were some success stories amidst the depression, however, with the Independent adding a remarkable 26.4% to its total year… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up: May 2006

Daily Newspaper MarketBritain’s daily newspaper market looked downbeat yet again in June, with overall circulation slipping by 2.86% year on year, demonstrating further decline for the industry.Both the Mid Market and Popular sectors saw a dip across the board, with just two Quality titles bucking the overall trend. The Guardian and the Financial Times were… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up: June 2006