Top broadcasters hit listenership highs as 'talk radio' becomes king
Briefly

The latest Joint National Listenership Research reveals that several flagship radio shows in Ireland have experienced notable increases in listenership. Oliver Callan's 9am show saw a rise of 11,000 listeners, bringing his total to 349,000, while Brendan O'Connor's weekend shows have also reported massive growth. The popularity of talk radio is surging, especially in light of major news events like the General Election, highlighting listeners' interest in current affairs. RTÉ officials noted that it was a strong performance across the board for the station's broadcasts.
According to the latest batch of Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR's), all its flagship shows have gained in popularity.
It shows that so-called 'talk radio' has never been so popular, with Irish listeners heavily invested in coverage of major news events.
Read at Irish Independent
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