Newstalk ZB tops commercial radio ratings

Newstalk ZB tops commercial radio ratings
NZME's ZB still has a grip on breakfast. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Daniel Dunkley
NZME-owned Newstalk ZB remains New Zealand’s most popular commercial radio station, according to GfK’s latest radio rankings.GfK’s first commercial audience radio survey of the year reveals that ZB was the country's number one commercial radio network, securing a cumulative weekly audience of 744,000 people, up from 713,000 in the December survey.The Breeze, owned by MediaWorks, had the second-biggest cumulative weekly audience, with 624,000 listeners, up from 606,000 in the December report. It was the most popular music s...

More Media

Jim Grenon: Why I asked for NZME Takeovers Panel meeting
Markets

Jim Grenon: Why I asked for NZME Takeovers Panel meeting

Shadow of regulatory action is hampering businessman's campaign to roll board.

'Amateurs': NZME shareholder turns on coup plotters
Markets

'Amateurs': NZME shareholder turns on coup plotters

Shareholder now says Jim Grenon's plan to topple board would be dangerous.

Outdoor ad firm buys rest of MediaWorks
News in Brief

Outdoor ad firm buys rest of MediaWorks

MediaWorks has been acquired by its majority shareholder.Australia-based outdoor advertising firm QMS, which has owned 54.41% of MediaWorks until Monday, will acquire US hedge fund Oaktree Capital Management’s 45.13% stake, leaving it with 99.54% of the company.The only other sha...

Staff reporters 07 Apr 2025
Behind the rise of shareholder activism
Markets

Behind the rise of shareholder activism

Activists can be seen as 'baddies', but a new report says there are benefits.