TRIPLE M: THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR FOOTY FINALS FEVER THIS SEPTEMBER

While the fight for the AFL premiership is fiercer than ever, Triple M has pulled ahead of the pack, to dominate radio broadcasting. In 2024 Triple M smashed its own records, delivering its best survey results for audience share and reach in Perth and Adelaide and extending its reach in Melbourne. With an unbeatable streak of 162 consecutive wins over all other commercial competitors*, Triple M is undisputedly the premier broadcaster for footy coverage this September.

Triple M’s footy finals lineup is stacked with AFL legends and the best commentators in the game, including James Brayshaw, Brian Taylor, Dale Thomas, Isaac Smith, Leigh Montagna, Kate McCarthy, Luke Darcy, Bernie Vince, Jude Bolton, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown, and more, to give fans the ultimate listening experience.

Throughout September, Triple M’s iconic footy shows will keep the excitement alive with plenty of laughs and expert analysis. Tune in to The Rush Hour Drive shows, The Midweek RubThe Friday HuddleThe Saturday RubThe Sunday Rub, and Dead Set Legends for all the footy action and banter. SCA’s commitment to footy extends to LiSTNR, offering a range of podcasts dissecting every game and providing unparalleled insights into the minds of those playing on football’s biggest stage, including Footy TalkBen and Harry, and The Howie Games.

SCA Head of Sports Content, Ewan Giles, said: “Triple M is the spiritual home of footy. Our line-up of talent is second to none in Australian sports broadcasting, and we’re thrilled to take fans on this thrilling journey to the final Saturday in September.

“With expert commentary, sharp analysis, and plenty of laughs, you won’t want to miss a second of the finals action on Triple M. In a season where the race for the premiership is tighter than ever, Triple M is the ultimate destination to catch every game.”

Triple M’s AFL coverage and dedicated sports shows are available on the Triple M Network and anytime, anywhere on LiSTNR.

Source: GfK Radio Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2024. Melbourne – Thursday 1800-2230, Friday 1800-2230, Saturday 1200-2230, Sunday 1300-1930. Adelaide – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1730-2200, Saturday 1130-2200, Sunday 1230-1900. Perth – Thursday 1800-2030, Friday 1745-2030, Saturday 1000-2030, Sunday 1100-1730. P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54. Cume / Market Share %.

About Triple M

For more than 40 years, Triple M continues to be one of Australia’s best-known radio entertainment brands and the only radio network that provides its listeners with a unique combination of Greatest Hits, Sport and Comedy. With 49 stations across Australia, including six digital stations, Triple M 80s, Triple M Classic Rock, Triple M 2000s, Triple M Country, and Triple M 90s, Triple M has become known for playing Rock’s Greatest Hits, and its iconic talent and shows that get people talking.

The iconic brand entertains more than 4.6 million radio and on demand listeners each week and is home to some of Australia’s biggest sporting heroes, comedians and music gurus including Mick Molloy, Marty Sheargold, Mark Geyer, Gus Worland, Margaux Parker, Ryan Girdler, Leisel Jones, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Gorden Tallis, Greg Martin, Mark Ricciuto, Laura O’Callaghan, Chris Dittmar, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt and Andrew Jarman to name just a few! All Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.

WHAT’S THAT SMELL??? IT’S THE NEW ANDY LEE INTERACTIVE AUDIO BOOK IN THE ‘DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK’ SERIES AND IT STINKS!

– LISTEN TO WIN A SCHOOL VISIT AND LIVE READING FROM ANDY LEE –

The tenth time’s a charm for Andy Lee and his Do Not Open This Book series, with the latest edition, Do Not Open This Book It Stinks, now in stores, together with the read-along interactive audio version now available free on LiSTNR.

The new story takes readers on a journey of stinky smells, fascinating science facts and an unexpected encounter with a leprechaun. Voiced by Lee, the audio version features an engaging soundscape to bring the book to life and give parents and children an immersive read-along experience. Whilst the main character Wizz begins the story quite relaxed, it’s not long before he is bowled over by smelly footy boots, rotting fish and a skunk. As a touching tribute, Lee has dedicated this edition to his fiancée Rebecca Harding who, in a funny twist, inspired the stinky theme!

To celebrate Wizz’s stinky new adventure, by simply listening to the interactive audio version, kids can discover the code word for a special competition to win a visit from Andy Lee to read his book at their school!

Andy Lee said: “I sincerely hope no one listens to this for the sake of a blue monster called Wizz. He doesn’t want anyone reading the book or reading along with the book. So DO NOT listen to this audio book under any circumstance.”

LiSTNR Original Podcasts Head of Entertainment and Culture, Sam Cavanagh, said: “We’re thrilled that Andy continues to share the humour and creativity his audience know and love from Hamish & Andy, with younger audiences. Like everything Andy does, this interactive audio version of his new book is hilarious and will be enjoyed by parents and kids alike. All ten stories from the Do Not Open This Book series have been transformed into read-along immersive audio experiences and can be found on LiSTNR.”

Andy Lee is a podcaster, musician, TV presenter, and comedian and is best known as one-half of Hamish & Andy, Australia’s most popular podcast*. Lee became an award-winning children’s author by accident. The first book in the series, which he wrote as a surprise for his nephew George, was only ever meant to be printed once. However, since hitting bookshelves the series has gone on to be an international sensation and is sold across the globe.

Do Not Open This Week Book It Stinks can be sniffed out in stores and parents and children can read along with the free interactive audio version on LiSTNRnow.

Source: *Australian Podcast Ranker Top 200 Podcasts – July 2024

 About LiSTNR:

LiSTNR is a curated and personalised, free app offering radio, podcasts, music, and news, creating a new audio destination for all Australians. Featuring a fun and intuitive onboarding process, LiSTNR delivers an audio destination that is built for individual listeners’ routines and preferences. Highly personalised, it provides listeners a new world of audio entertainment, with their own daily feed of audio and easy discovery of new content through curated recommendations. Available across a large array of devices including both iOS and Android, CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Assistant and Alexa and Android TV, LiSTNR enables a fantastic listening experience, anytime and anywhere. Open your Ears to a new world of audio – download the free app today. LiSTNR.com