Seven is Australia’s #1 network – The Seven Network reflects on their ratings performance across the whole year and shows incredible growth.
#1 in 2023 survey year and calendar year
#1 for three years in a row; highest share in five years
#1 for 15 of the past 17 years
#1 in growth
7plus up 21%, 14.2 billion minutes streamed
The Seven Network will finish the official 2023 ratings survey year as the most watched TV network across Australia, recording its second biggest audience share ever – and its best share in five years.
By the end of the survey year on Saturday, Seven will have taken pole position as the #1 network for the third year in row.
Every month, Seven reaches more than 17 million people nationally across broadcast and digital. Any way the numbers are cut, Seven has been the top viewing choice for the majority of Australians for 15 of the past 17 years, including this year.
In the 2023 OzTAM TV ratings survey year and across the 2023 calendar year to-date, Seven is the most-watched network in all people nationally and in the capital cities. Seven is the only network to grow its national audience year-on-year, up 0.8 commercial share points in the 2023 survey year.
In the capital cities, Seven is #1 for growth in the 2023 survey year, up 0.9 commercial share points. Seven is also the only network to grow its commercial share in the capital cities in calendar 2023.
In 25 to 54s, Seven is just 0.1 share points away from being #1 nationally and is #1 for audience growth in 25 to 54s, up 0.4 commercial share points year-on-year.
So far this survey year, Seven has won 25 weeks nationally, demonstrating the network’s consistent leadership across the year. Seven also dominates all key audience demographics in regional markets, ranking #1 in all people, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s.
The #1 program of 2023 was on Seven, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Semi Final between Australia and England drawing a total TV audience of 7.32 million, making it the most watched TV program since the OzTAM audience measurement system started in 2001.
Seven was home to 12 of the top 20 programs of the year and four of the network’s 7.30pm shows – Dancing With The Stars, SAS Australia, Farmer Wants A Wife and My Kitchen Rules – increased their audiences year-on-year. 7NEWS, Sunrise and The Morning Show remain the most watched news, breakfast and morning shows in Australia, while Home and Away is the #1 local drama series.
Seven’s success in broadcast has been matched by the continued strong performance of 7plus, which has streamed 14.2 billion minutes and increased its audience 21% year-on-year in BVOD and 22% in live streaming.
Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton, said:
“Once again, Seven has taken the crown as Australia’s most-watched TV network. No matter how you cut it, we are #1, with the news, sport and entertainment Australians want to watch.
“This year was Seven’s second best year ever in ratings history, with our biggest share since 2018. We’ve grown our commercial share and grown audiences across our key tentpole programs. SAS Australia, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife and Dancing With The Stars all increased their audiences this year, something no other network can match.
“Seven has once again shown consistent leadership across the year, winning more weeks nationally than any of our competitors and achieving a 40% plus audience share in the capital cities for only the third ever time,” he said.
“Our momentum will continue in 2024 with an unbeatable mix of powerful content that unites Australians. From our much-loved sporting content, to our must-see entertainment programing and popular news and current affairs shows, Seven attracts Australia’s biggest viewing audience and is home to the most-watched screens,” Mr Warburton said.
“7plus has also charged ahead in 2023, delivering massive growth year-on-year and streaming more than 14.2 billion minutes of content so far this year. As we continue to invest in our digital future, the new AFL and cricket digital rights coming to 7plus in 2024 will change streaming in Australia forever.”
Seven’s Chief Content Officer, Entertainment Programming, Angus Ross, said:
“Seven is home to the biggest cultural moments and the best news, sport, drama, entertainment and special events that inform, engage and entertain Australians across the country.
“Next year is shaping up as another big year across the screens of Seven. Our powerful line-up in 2024 includes the new shows Dream Home, Stranded On Honeymoon Island, Made in Bondi, Once In A Lifetime and all-new First Dates, plus much more.
“They will join an unmatchable content schedule of proven hits that include 7NEWS, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Chase Australia, Home and Away, Better Homes and Gardens, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, The 1% Club, Australian Idol, RFDS, My Kitchen Rules, 7NEWS Spotlight and the TV WEEK Logie Awards,” he said.
“Next year will also bring a full 52-week schedule of Australia’s most-loved sports, including Australia’s #1 winter sport in the AFL, alongside cricket, horse racing, Supercars, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and much more.”
Seven Chief Revenue Officer, Kurt Burnette, said:
“Seven is more than just TV: we’re a destination for high-quality content that attracts Australia’s biggest viewing audience. Our unrivalled attention from premium audiences ensures a brand’s message is heard by the people who matter most.
“In 2024, we plan to extend our winning streak as the most-watched network through even more huge cultural moments, captivating content and diverse voices. Our 2024 line-up will prove we’re not just part of the conversation, we’re driving it.
“As home to the most-watched screens, it’s impossible to drop Seven off any marketing plan that seeks mass audience impact. And to help create growth for our brand partners in a trusted, easy and brand safe way in 2024, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital age,” he said.
“Our focus on converged trading will reach new heights next year with the rollout of Phoenix, the world’s most advanced total TV trading system.
“Phoenix will go beyond traditional media metrics and provide more insights into what is driving real business outcomes for clients. Bringing together the massive audiences across the capital cities, regional Australia and digital, Phoenix will be an absolute game changer for marketers and media agencies,” Mr Burnette said.
“In 2024, we look forward to helping our clients continue to unlock the true potential of total TV as the most powerful way to reach Australians at scale.”
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