Ratings | Nine NBN claims ratings gold for 2025 – Nine|NBN finished the 2024 survey year with a network commercial share (6pm-Midnight) of 43.1%.
For the 32nd consecutive ratings year Nine|NBN has claimed the title of Northern NSW’s most watched television network.
Nine|NBN secured a Total People FTA network share of 34.5%, and dominated in all advertiser preferred key demographics; 16-39, 18-49, 25-54 and Grocery Shopper 18+ – Northern NSW.
This is an exceptional win for Nine|NBN against Seven Network’s 28.2%, ABC Network’s 19.9% and the 10 Network’s 14.2%.
Source: Reg TAM, Northern NSW, Weeks 7-12 & 15-48 2024,18:00-23:59 Sun-Sat, Network Channels, Share to FTA (ex Spill), Demos as above, Consolidated 28 as at 02/12/24
NBN News (6-7pm, Sunday-Saturday) won all 40 weeks of official survey – Northern NSW.
NBN News Sunday is again the Number 1 News Program for 2024 dominating its timeslot, returning a result more than double that of its nearest competitor for both audience thousands and shares.
Source: Reg TAM, Northern NSW, Weeks 7-12 & 15-48 2024,18:00-18:59 as specified, Primary Channels, AUD/Commercial Share/Share to FTA (ex Spill), Total People, Consolidated 28 as at 02/12/24
NBN News Sunday-Saturday has increased year on year for both audience thousands and share.
Nine|NBN’s primary channel won all 40 of the 40 weeks of official survey this year (6pm-Midnight).
Source: Reg TAM, Northern NSW, Weeks 7-12 & 15-48 2024,18:00-23:59 Sun-Sat, 5 Station Primary Channels, Share to Selected%, Total People, Consolidated 28 as at 02/12/24
Nine|NBN secured 9 of the top 10 / 18 of the top 20 programs for 2024 (excluding Olympics), which included sports events such as the State Of Origin series, NRL Grand Final Day, and highest rating non-sports program, The Block.
Olympic Games Paris 2024
During the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Nine|NBN secured all 30 of the top 30 programs. Olympics coverage filled 26 of these positions, with the remaining consisting of NBN News Sunday, NBN News Weekday, NBN News Saturday and Sunday Afternoon NRL Live.
The highest rating Olympics coverage was the Day 3 Night Session (19:00-21:00) on 29/07/2024, attracting an average of 146,287 viewers – Northern NSW. In this session, our Aussie Dolphins demonstrated their skill in the swimming heats. Winnington advanced to the 800m freestyle final, while the reigning backstroke queen, Kaylee McKeown, clinched victory in her semi-final to secure a spot in the 100m backstroke final
Nine|NBN’s FTA network share dominated every night of the 2024 Olympics broadcast period (6pm-Midnight), for Northern NSW and all submarkets; Newcastle, Northern Rivers and Tamworth Taree.
Nine|NBN’s largest FTA network share (18:00-24:00) for total people was 52.9% on 28/07/2024, which also delivered a massive 79.0% network share for 16-39’s and 60.1% for 25-54’s. This evening featured the day’s swimming heats in which Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus qualified for the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m Freestyle, and saw the Hockeyroos secure a 2-1 comeback win over South Africa in their campaign opener.
Source: Reg TAM, Northern NSW, Total People, Olympic period 27/07/24-11/08/24, All Channels, Average AUD (ranked) & Network Channels, Share to FTA (ex Spill/inc SBS), Consolidated 28 data
Nine|NBN’s General Manager, Jenny Webber said:
“2024 has been a very exciting year for Nine NBN across Northern NSW. From upgrades in technology, Nine’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics coverage to launching NBN News on 9Now in two markets; it has been a year of growth and opportunity.
To be crowned NNSW highest rating television station for 32 consecutive years is an amazing achievement and a testament to our incredible team. NBN News Sunday once again claimed the gold medal position of Number 1 News Program for 2024 returning a result that is more than double that of its nearest competitor in both audience thousands and commercial share. NBN News Sunday-Saturday grew year on year in both audience thousands and share.
Nine’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games dominated every night of the broadcast period and locally, some of our Nine NBN team had the opportunity of a lifetime to work on this wonderful event.
From live weather cameras to star link technology, NBN News is well positioned to continue growing our audience into the future and delivering local stories that matter in our community as they happen.”
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Ratings | Nine NBN claims ratings gold for 2025
