SCA today unveiled the Heart Network, a new national music brand launching on DAB+ and LiSTNR. Debuting with two stations, Heart and Heart Hits, and backed by a clear roadmap for further expansion across genres and formats, SCA reinforces its leadership in digital audio and cements its position as the Number 1 Network for DAB+.

The Heart brand is designed to help listeners relax and escape. Heart and Heart Hits are adult contemporary formats, each with a distinct music position, to reflect the growing diversity in music tastes and unlock new listeners in the 25-54 ‘audience that matters’. 

Heart is crafted for a female audience, offering a mood based format that helps listeners to escape and unwind with a diverse range of songs spanning the 70s, 80s to now, featuring artists like Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Ronan Keating, Crowded House and ABBA. 

Heart Hits caters for a nostalgia driven audience with beloved school hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s with iconic hits from artists including Madonna, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Queen and U2.

Heart represents a significant opportunity to engage new and diverse audiences through a digital-first music experience. With its initial focus on mood and genre-based formats, the brand is designed to resonate with listeners who are increasingly looking for more personalised, relevant content in the digital audio space. By catering to specific music preferences and listening occasions, Heart strengthens SCA’s ability to serve evolving audience needs across the day.

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content said: “Heart strengthens SCA’s already diverse music portfolio and marks our entry into the world’s most popular format — adult contemporary. It’s the leading format in New York, Los Angeles and London, and now SCA has a powerful adult contemporary brand of its own. Heart is built for listeners seeking a more personal and mood-based experience, while expanding our reach as the Number 1 network on DAB+. With Heart, SCA continues to lead the evolution of digital audio in Australia.”

From a commercial perspective, Heart offers a scalable platform for advertisers to connect with audiences in a premium, brand-safe environment. As the brand grows to include more stations and formats, it will unlock a range of partnership opportunities built around clearly defined audiences and listening moments. Backed by SCA’s position as the leading DAB+ network with 1.3m listeners*, Heart adds new depth to the digital audio landscape, combining audience scale with strategic targeting for maximum impact.

With more than 50 music playlists on LiSTNR, a partnership with Foxtel as the platform’s new linear audio music partner, which features 25 of LiSTNR’s expertly curated playlists, and over 2.4m** signed-on users, SCA is at the forefront of digital audio innovation in Australia. 

The Heart portfolio brand, and new stations, will enhance the audience’s music experience with a diverse range of tailored content that connects listeners to the sounds they love as well as unlocking new commercial opportunities for partners and brands.

Sold-out shows in every city. Record-breaking crowds. Mariah Carey eating Vegemite. Guy Sebastian crashing Jordin Sparks’ set. And a sea of bald caps for Mr Worldwide.

Monday 27 October, 2025 – This weekend, Fridayz Live 2025 wrapped up its seventh massive year in spectacular fashion, cementing its place as Australia’s biggest party. The nationwide tour lit up Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne with sold-out shows that brought high energy, and a sea of bald caps.

Headlining this year’s powerhouse lineup was global icon Mariah Carey, making her long-awaited return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade. She was joined by Mr World Wide, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie Tempah, and Jordin Sparks.

Highlights from Fridayz Live 2025 included:

• Sold-out shows across the country, with record attendance of 160,000 
• Mariah Carey bringing Christmas early, closing her Sydney set with All I Want For Christmas Is You
• Guy Sebastian joining Jordin Sparks for a surprise duet of Art Of Love (a special moment orchestrated by The Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma during a radio interview with Jordin Sparks back in May) 
• Pitbull wearing a Bunnings hat and Mariah Carey eating Vegemite live on stage
• Thousands of bald caps donned by fans nationwide, proving Aussies are Pitbull’s number one fans
• 2DayFM’s Pitbull flash mob taking over World Square in Sydney

Head of Hit Metro Content Amanda Lee said, “Every year we say it can’t get any bigger – and then it does! From Mariah’s return, to record-breaking crowds, and the dedication to Pitbull costumes, Fridayz Live 2025 was a powerful reminder of how good it feels to come together and celebrate live music. With its powerhouse lineup and signature party energy, it’s firmly cemented as Australia’s must-see summer tour, and this year proved that all over again. We look forward to partnering with Mushroom again in the future to deliver another huge event on the Hit Network.”

Fridayz Live tour dates and venues:

Brisbane 

Friday October 17th – Brisbane Showgrounds 

Sydney

Saturday October 18th – ENGIE Stadium

Perth

Friday October 24th – Langley Park

Melbourne

Saturday October 25th – Marvel Stadium

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About the Hit Network: 

The Hit Network is Australia’s biggest radio network broadcasting across metro and regional markets with a unique collection of 50 FM and DAB+ stations. The Hit Network targets people aged 25 – 54, skews female and features a mood focused, ‘feel great’ pop music format alongside the most entertaining local breakfast and national drive shows. It is home to popular personalities including Carrie Bickmore, Tommy Little, Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola, Nick Cody, Abby Coleman, Matty Acton, Stav Davidson and many more.  

The Hit Network entertains more than six million Aussie radio listeners across B105, 2Day, The Fox, SAFM, Mix94.5, Sea FM, 41 Hit stations plus DAB+ stations including Oldskool 90s Hits, Buddha Hits, Oldskool 80s Hits, RnB Fridays Radio and Dance Hits. All Hit Network’s content is also available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app

For the first time in the network’s history, Triple M is giving everyday Australians a chance to host a national Breakfast show. This December, five brand-new Breakfast shows will go to air nationally for Pilot Week, a bold new initiative giving fresh voices a shot at the big time on Australia’s most iconic radio networks.

Beginning Monday, 15 December, Pilot Week is a national radio first: a week-long showcase of emerging Breakfast radio talent, with each new show having a chance to become the next staple of the Triple M lineup.

Entries will be reviewed over the coming weeks and narrowed down to a Top 10. From there, five final shows will be selected to broadcast nationally on Triple M from 6–8am, during Pilot Week, Monday December 15 to Friday December 19. 

Triple M has a long history of discovering and developing some of Australia’s most loved broadcasters. The network’s Pilot Week search follows the runaway success of Lu & Jarch (Luisa Dal Din and Jack Archdale), who have captured more than 934,000 listeners nationally and driven more than 50 million social media views. Lu & Jarch’s cross-platform success proves that fresh, authentic, personality-led content can cut through in a competitive radio landscape.

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “Triple M has always been about big personalities, creating world-class content, think Andrew Denton, The Cage and The Hot Breakfast just to name a few. Pilot Week opens the door for fresh voices to jump behind the mic and have an opportunity for an exciting career in radio.

“The audio industry is booming, and there’s incredible creative energy across the country, from podcasters and comics to online storytellers. Triple M’s Pilot Week is the perfect opportunity for anyone who’s ever listened to Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw or Beau Ryan and thought, “I reckon I could do that!” O’Reilly concluded.

The five Pilot Week shows broadcast nationally across Triple M and stream on LiSTNR. Applications open Friday October 31 and close on Friday, 15 November. To apply or submit a demo, visit: triplem.com.au/pilotweek.

About Triple M: 

For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment. 

Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.  

ABC NEWS has maintained its spot as Australia’s No 1 digital news provider in September for the tenth consecutive month. 

Its monthly audience was 12.8 million people with an average read time of 30 minutes, according to the latest Ipsos data released today.  

In international news, the assassination of Charlie Kirk and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were major audience drivers during the month.  

Strong local and national news stories included the sentencing of “mushroom killer” Erin Patterson, the AFL Grand Final and Brownlow medal, the manhunt for “Sovereign Citizen” Dezi Freeman and the separation of celebrities Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.  

This year’s APRA and AMCOS Annual General Meetings (AGMs) will be held on Tuesday 25 November 2025. Members will be able to attend the meeting online or in person. Members attending online will be able to participate fully in the meeting. 

The AGMs are a chance for you to hear about how APRA and AMCOS performed during the 2025 financial year and ask questions of the Boards and management. 

From today, eligible APRA and AMCOS members will receive details about attending and participating in the AGMs and voting in the Board elections. 

Voting for the election of directors to the APRA and AMCOS Boards will once again be conducted prior to the AGMs. Voting will close at 5pm AEDT on Tuesday 18 November. 

The results of the elections will be announced at the AGMs on Tuesday 25 November 2025 and published on the APRA AMCOS website. 

Read AGM Voting FAQs

2025 APRA and AMCOS Board elections

APRA Australian Writer Director Election

APRA received four nominations for the one vacant Australian Writer position on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

1. Phillip Beazley
2. Dr Robert Burke
3. Francesca de Valence
4. Jenny Morris OAM MNZM (Incumbent Australian Writer Director)  

Read about the APRA Writer nominees

APRA New Zealand Writer Director Election

APRA received three nominations for the one vacant New Zealand Writer position on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

1. Jan Hellriegel
2. Andrew McDowall
3. Bic Runga MNZM (Incumbent New Zealand Writer Director)  

Read about the APRA New Zealand Writer nominees

APRA Publisher Director Election 

APRA received four nominations for the two vacant Publisher Director positions on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

1. Andrew Jenkins, Universal Music Publishing Group Australia (Incumbent Publisher Director)
2. Craig Monagle, Warner Chappell Music Australia
3. Theo Seffusatti, Heard & Seen Publishing
4. Damian Trotter, Sony Music Publishing Australia (Incumbent Publisher Director)  

Read about the APRA Publisher nominees

AMCOS Director Election

AMCOS received seven nominations for the four vacant Director positions on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

1. Gabe Andrews, Precise Digital Ltd
2. Marianna Annas, Universal Music Publishing Group Australia (Incumbent Alternate Director)
3. Dr Robert Burke
4. Clive Hodson, Perfect Pitch Publishing (Incumbent Director)
5. Theo Seffusatti, Heard & Seen Publishing
6. Simon Moor, Kobalt Music Publishing APAC (Incumbent Director)
7. Craig Redfearn, ORiGiN Music Group 

Read about the AMCOS nominees

Eligible members are strongly encouraged to take the time to consider the nominees and cast a vote via the portal. It’s vitally important members have a say in who is representing them and making decisions about music creators’ rights and royalties. 

Vote now

Voting closes 5pm AEDT Tuesday 18 November.

Follow this link to vote.

1	Hamish & AndyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	813,500	1,559,923
2	ABC News Top StoriesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	767,032	2,333,116
3	Mamamia Out LoudMamamia	Mamamia	563,785	1,596,745
4+7	ShamelessShameless Media	Shameless Media	537,803	1,085,211
5-1	Sky News Australia UpdateNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	484,254	839,731
6-1	ConversationsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	390,800	2,801,414
7	Life UncutARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	386,342	855,719
8	ABC News DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	382,906	1,091,620
9+1	Squiz TodaySquiz Media	Squiz Media	365,296	745,206
10+3	SEN BreakfastSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	348,859	1,322,287
11+1	Dan Does FootyDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	342,958	469,933
12-3	The ImperfectsLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	338,201	572,385
13+2	The DailyNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	334,426	988,923
14+2	Happy Hour with Lucy & NikkiLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	327,549	554,066
15-1	The Kyle & Jackie O ShowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	314,906	1,054,592
16+2	The FrontNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	286,455	700,605
17	I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	275,726	621,081
18+2	No FilterMamamia	Mamamia	271,321	678,724
19+5	The UpdateNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	265,743	486,283
20+3	The Daily AusARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	263,138	620,426
21-2	Australian True CrimeBravecasting	Acast	261,809	649,785
22-1	It’s A Lot with Abbie ChatfieldLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	260,114	471,737
23-17	The Case OfAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	259,090	923,093
24+1	If You’re ListeningAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	239,593	810,750
25+3	Stuff You Should KnowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	238,721	848,284
26+3	Full StoryGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	238,708	635,504
27+5	On Purpose with Jay ShettyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	235,625	455,032
28+2	7amSolstice Media	Solstice Media / NOVA Entertainment	231,741	631,263
29+2	Politics NowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	231,249	749,433
30-4	The Howie GamesLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	222,256	473,000
31-4	True Crime ConversationsMamamia	Mamamia	214,896	458,810
32+2	The QuickyMamamia	Mamamia	209,232	765,533
33+8	Ben Fordham LiveNine Radio	Nine	208,172	368,290
34+4	Global News PodcastBBC	ARN / iHeart	202,411	733,700
35	MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	201,108	528,969
36+3	Triple M Footy AFLLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	186,486	377,050
37	She’s On The MoneyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	184,643	427,733
38-2	ABC SPORT DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	183,913	289,995
39+5	Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJohns Media	NOVA Entertainment / Johns Media	178,534	283,936
40+7	WhateleySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	170,112	786,325
41+2	Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	169,733	377,094
42+3	The BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	165,127	476,196
43+3	CommSec Market UpdateLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	155,534	348,953
44+153	NSW News BulletinsNine Radio	Nine	154,336	287,846
45+3	Triple M Rocks Footy NRLLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	152,592	311,849
46+42	Everyone Has An ExMamamia	Mamamia	144,402	268,539
47+6	Smosh Reads Reddit StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	144,391	280,290
48+6	7News HeadlinesARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	142,720	251,611
49+11	AMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	141,294	448,359
50+9	everybody has a secretShameless Media	Shameless Media	139,681	226,858
51-2	RedHandedWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	139,410	301,556
52+48	Secrets We KeepLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	139,045	304,495
53+13	Darling, Shine!LiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	137,937	211,162
54+4	The Rush Hour with JB & BillyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	137,018	259,974
55+1	Dyl & FriendsClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	125,681	219,246
56-6	No Such Thing As A FishAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	125,610	330,876
57	Hands TiedARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	123,310	199,267
58-7	Life and Crimes with Andrew RuleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	117,943	257,298
59+3	KICPODLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	115,957	195,906
60+7	Style-ishShameless Media	Shameless Media	114,373	182,814
61-6	SBS News In DepthSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	111,942	418,157
62-5	All In The MindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	108,814	308,805
63-2	Late Night LiveAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	107,576	688,438
64+1	Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’ReilyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	106,504	209,429
65+7	The Morning EditionNine Publishing	Nine	104,853	270,744
66-2	No One Saw It ComingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	104,069	322,386
67+4	The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	102,500	163,276
68+17	Health ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	100,157	427,490
69+4	My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia HardstarkARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	97,912	261,063
70+4	SBS News UpdatesSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	97,462	337,328
71+15	InheritedShameless Media	Shameless Media	95,329	149,000
72+7	Levels PodcastDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	93,688	121,390
73-40	Dear RachelleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	93,584	183,718
74	The Bye Round With James GrahamThe Bye Round	The Bye Round	90,780	153,862
75+50	Background BriefingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	88,870	293,978
76+58	HackAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	88,648	207,119
77	ChanticleerNine Publishing	Nine	86,995	126,641
78-56	BronwynNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	86,249	177,427
79-1	The SpillMamamia	Mamamia	86,195	343,475
80	Chat 10 Looks 3DM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	83,713	134,361
81+1	Behind the BastardsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	82,975	187,099
82-1	Outspoken the PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	82,725	140,271
83-31	The Mushroom CookNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	82,486	200,368
84-14	Straight Talk with Mark BourisNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	81,645	125,976
85+4	The FinNine Publishing	Nine	81,202	120,594
86+1	Ladies, We Need To TalkAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	80,846	239,808
87-12	Dr Karl PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	80,626	235,096
88-5	Roy and HG – Bludging on the BlindsideAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	79,105	188,898
89-5	What’s That Rash?Australian Broadcasting Corporation	–	77,196	246,299
90-14	Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	76,963	219,978
91+3	Murder With My HusbandARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	75,205	160,108
92+25	Fifi, Fev & Nick – 101.9 The Fox MelbourneLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	74,277	100,721
93+3	Football WeeklyGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	72,708	142,720
94+17	You’re Dead to MeBBC	ARN / iHeart	72,663	144,090
95-3	High ScrollersNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	71,932	125,386
96+1	The Kick it Forward PodcastClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	70,994	100,813
97+1	Radio National BreakfastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	70,403	422,571
98+41	3AW is FootballNine Radio	Nine	69,524	166,118
99-6	Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	69,307	128,140
100-9	Crime InsidersLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	67,522	166,889
101-6	The Footy with Broden KellyClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	66,369	118,553
102+2	Today in FocusGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	65,617	153,883
103+178	ABC RewindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	65,290	270,284
104+1	Aunty Donna PodcastLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	64,366	139,562
105+27	The Tim Dillon ShowAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	63,906	89,848
106+12	The Psychology of your 20sARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	63,798	120,716
107-1	FEAR & GREED | Business NewsNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	63,264	221,521
108+27	NRL 360News Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	62,313	109,696
109+1	Not StupidAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	60,369	143,765
110+13	Everyone RelaxLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	58,437	130,655
111+27	TradiesClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	56,823	102,312
112+44	The World TodayAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	56,240	139,057
113	Alva Beach: Death At The DoorNine Radio	Nine	55,756	81,408
114+12	Big IdeasAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	55,073	192,564
115+14	Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	54,055	94,374
116-26	StalkedBBC	ARN / iHeart	54,013	79,845
117-3	Motley Fool MoneyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	53,416	107,542
118-9	Good Weekend TalksNine Publishing	Nine	53,344	66,054
119-6	The Money PuzzleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	53,289	103,672
120-17	Hear Me OutNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	52,856	68,857
121-13	Fitzy & Wippa with Kate RitchieNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	52,786	113,603
122-2	Fast Five by Fear and GreedNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	52,265	86,351
123+26	ABC AFL DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	51,856	136,653
124+19	The Sounding BoardSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	51,849	112,515
125+63	3AW Breakfast with Ross and RusselNine Radio	Nine	51,826	113,710
126-4	3AW Mornings with Tom ElliottNine Radio	Nine	51,760	124,362
127+30	Matty & CronkNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	51,635	75,785
128+9	SportsdaySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	51,582	182,155
129-1	True Crime with Kendall RaeAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	51,306	115,271
130-18	Quick SmartAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	50,179	100,319
131	WisecrackARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	49,478	87,870
132+116	Giddy Up with Gareth HallSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	49,278	194,536
133-14	Life MattersAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	49,268	249,505
134-94	New Heights with Jason and Travis KelceWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	48,990	77,484
135+7	Betrayal: WeeklyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	48,599	114,567
136-6	Betoota TalksDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	48,513	74,021
137+77	PMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	47,618	123,724
138-11	Vain-ishLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	47,424	71,299
139-71	The Mushroom Trial: Say GraceNine Radio	Nine	47,319	89,612
140+39	Murder, Mystery & MakeupAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	46,958	109,212
141-5	You BeautyMamamia	Mamamia	46,733	165,376
142+2	It Could Happen HereARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	46,557	105,521
143	AFL Trade RadioSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	46,192	194,852
144+2	We Don’t Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For This	We Don’t Have Time For This	45,569	100,152
145+10	Football DailyBBC	ARN / iHeart	45,186	129,230
146+57	Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	44,886	78,961
147-6	Six Tackles With GusNine Radio	Nine	44,543	64,783
148+16	Eddie and JimmyNine Radio	Nine	44,437	79,877
149-4	NightlifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	44,209	299,286
150-10	British ScandalWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	44,132	109,971
151	AmericastBBC	ARN / iHeart	43,242	83,770
152-50	MrBallen’s Medical MysteriesWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	42,883	111,573
153-20	Mick in The Morning with Roo, Titus and RosieLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	42,725	108,611
154+20	Drive with Joel & FletchSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	42,468	167,375
155+25	Real FootyNine Publishing	Nine	41,320	71,097
156+4	Matt & Alex – All Day BreakfastLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	40,792	89,931
157-42	Something To Talk AboutNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	40,472	72,172
158+5	Nothing To WearMamamia	Mamamia	40,118	107,245
159+10	The Documentary PodcastBBC	ARN / iHeart	39,457	170,893
160+59	Jase & LaurenNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	39,373	113,986
161	The Broski Report with Brittany BroskiAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	39,141	69,211
162+85	Drive with Jacqui FelgateNine Radio	Nine	38,997	70,069
163-39	The Science ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	38,589	136,549
164+17	Willow Talk Cricket PodcastLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	38,245	62,505
165	Australia WideAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	38,153	78,876
166+28	Browny’s PodcastNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	37,626	56,366
167	HeavyweightARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	37,512	81,722
168-18	In Our TimeBBC	ARN / iHeart	37,236	76,303
169+49	The HeadlinesNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	37,204	62,684
170+38	The National BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	37,136	73,063
171+6	How I Built This with Guy RazWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	36,823	90,826
172-14	VIC News BulletinsNine Radio	Nine	36,694	56,223
173-6	The Economy, StupidAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	36,627	78,846
174-15	Motive & MethodNine Radio	Nine	36,543	68,246
175+75	F1 NationAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	36,334	59,814
176-1	The Jess Rowe Big Talk ShowLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	36,168	67,249
177+93	Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	36,145	52,112
178+6	The Bulwark PodcastAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	36,093	109,435
179+8	Somehow Related with Dave O’Neil & Glenn RobbinsNine Radio	Nine	35,949	82,789
180+18	Desert Island DiscsBBC	ARN / iHeart	35,776	91,240
181-118	ExpanseAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	35,767	123,476
182+7	The Why Files: Operation PodcastAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	35,738	90,804
183-21	The Missing MatterPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	35,583	70,232
184-11	How To Fail With Elizabeth DayARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	35,342	74,615
185-20	Hard ForkNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	35,275	50,130
186+15	The Hard Ball Gets AFL ShowWest Australian Newspapers	West Australian Newspapers	34,994	55,969
187-19	Against The OddsWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	34,472	86,962
188+36	FOX FOOTY PodcastsNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	34,344	74,823
189	Science FrictionAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	33,653	94,921
190	World Of SecretsBBC	ARN / iHeart	33,235	76,645
191-37	Snapped: Women Who MurderWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	33,174	90,782
192+53	Hotter Than YesterdayNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	32,888	40,436
193+23	Crunch TimeSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	32,728	85,348
194-24	This Is Actually HappeningWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	32,509	67,592
195+5	167 PodcastDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	32,464	41,509
196+36	Law ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	31,938	82,127
197+2	Saturday ExtraAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	31,757	134,794
198+11	The Fairbairn PodcastDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	31,571	55,562
199-21	Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date UpdateARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	31,383	150,429
200+39	CredlinNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	31,380	73,498
201+26	Breakfast with VossySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	31,278	115,093
202-36	Big Business with Brittney SaundersNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	31,228	53,976
203-27	Australian PoliticsGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	30,930	54,795
204+9	The MinefieldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	30,715	74,549
205+10	Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra JudgeARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	30,607	73,872
206+59	F1: Beyond The GridAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	30,601	56,932
207-5	SBS Cantonese – SBS廣東話節目Special Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	30,491	123,340
208+46	Carrie & TommyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	30,443	63,995
209+3	Squiz KidsSquiz Media	Squiz Media	30,223	109,761
210+7	The Nutrition CouchARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	30,054	55,408
211-18	ScamfluencersWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	30,040	59,957
212-40	AIN’T THAT SWELLDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	29,981	52,981
213-2	ok storytimeARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	29,908	95,979
214+14	Mornings with Mark LevyNine Radio	Nine	29,756	68,218
215-44	Rear VisionAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	28,635	72,434
216-11	Business WarsWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	28,392	94,443
217+14	200 PLUSClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	28,351	43,233
218	Parenting Out LoudMamamia	Mamamia	28,325	48,647
219+19	True Crime All The TimeWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	28,311	58,434
220-72	MAFS Funny PodcastNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	28,190	35,305
221	Take 5Australian Broadcasting Corporation	–	28,181	63,554
222	Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook StoryPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	28,119	55,604
223+11	Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy FamiliesARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	27,479	100,192
224+13	Paul Murray LiveNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	27,434	64,426
225-5	American ScandalWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	27,345	62,592
226	Moore To The StoryPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	27,324	29,535
227-41	Imagine ThisAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	27,296	300,543
228-24	Morning Glory with Matty JohnsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	27,132	43,977
229+7	Lu & JarchLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	27,096	70,016
230-131	MIDMamamia	Mamamia	26,966	100,476
231+11	Serialously with Annie EliseAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	26,878	64,323
232-10	Stuff They Don’t Want You To KnowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	26,855	86,644
233-86	Smoke Screen: Deadly CureARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	26,412	58,419
234-24	The Hook UpAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	26,059	56,378
235+29	But Are You Happy?Mamamia	Mamamia	25,784	78,333
236-41	Skye & CallumNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	25,762	37,110
237+4	NewshourBBC	ARN / iHeart	25,716	102,539
238+2	The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,557	46,084
239	Find and TellARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,467	46,057
240+31	Breaking Points with Krystal and SaagarARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,310	53,124
241	SEN AfternoonsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	25,277	68,616
242+31	The Buck Up with Kate Langbroek and Nath ValvoARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,146	46,728
243-61	JAM Nation with Jonesy & AmandaARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,056	141,732
244-15	Hamish & Andy’s Remembering ProjectLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	24,859	69,245
245+16	15 Minutes with the BossNine Publishing	Nine	24,641	40,110
246	SBS On the MoneySpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	24,592	89,731
247+8	The Bolt ReportNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	24,479	58,484
248-117	From The NewsroomNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	24,479	31,044
249+28	Life of BrianClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	24,462	35,531
250+24	Smosh MouthAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	24,277	44,458
251-8	SwindledARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	24,269	41,490
252+32	Secrets of the UnderworldPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	23,957	47,248
253-20	Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregorARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	23,940	47,487
254+14	The Grandstand Cricket PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	23,811	42,924
255+3	Cancelled with Tana MongeauAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	23,789	39,868
256-71	WA News BulletinsNine Radio	Nine	23,684	30,184
257-104	What The Duck?!Australian Broadcasting Corporation	–	23,671	89,158
258+14	This Is ImportantARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	23,506	39,945
259-7	Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC	ARN / iHeart	23,466	49,123
260-53	Dino DomeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	23,216	255,785
261-4	The Lady VanishesARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	23,192	65,946
262-18	The Daily StoicWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	23,165	83,521
263-142	UnravelAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	23,163	91,696
264+27	3AW Wide World of SportsNine Radio	Nine	23,144	55,693
265	The OpinionsNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	23,126	36,249
266+29	BINGEDARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	22,690	40,007
267-32	Off The Record with Buzz & WebbyNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	22,541	29,580
268-8	Prime Time with Bec WilsonNine Radio	Nine	22,242	39,295
269+6	Car Trip TriviaNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	22,219	63,267
270-1	History DailyWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	22,131	70,068
271-4	The Minds of Madness – True Crime StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	21,978	45,892
272+14	Radio National PresentsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	21,925	53,584
273	Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw MysteryNine Radio	Nine	21,844	30,490
274+4	Do Not Open This Book by Andy LeeLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	21,795	68,023
275-52	13 Minutes to the MoonBBC	ARN / iHeart	21,664	46,414
276-13	6 Minute EnglishBBC	ARN / iHeart	21,590	55,173
277-170	The Infinite Monkey CageBBC	ARN / iHeart	21,478	52,335
278-48	Insiders PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	21,355	45,189
279	Dark HistoryAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	21,340	45,599
280+13	The Late Braking F1 PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	21,325	33,214
281	F1: Chequered FlagBBC	ARN / iHeart	20,978	39,241
282-20	The Teacher’s PetNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	20,878	45,224
283-17	Odd LotsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,848	51,758
284+10	The Generation Why PodcastWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	20,796	39,356
285-36	The Christian O’Connell ShowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,755	79,447
286-7	Malevolent Mischief: True Stories of HorrorARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,739	41,146
287	The Rise & Conquer PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,365	33,582
288	The Turning – Seasons 1, 2 & 3ARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,349	50,396
289	The Global StoryBBC	ARN / iHeart	20,227	55,251
290-37	This Working LifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	20,210	44,238
291-45	Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen YangARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,128	31,343
292	Interesting Times with Ross DouthatNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	20,119	27,445
293-13	Download This ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	20,002	41,431
294	We Will Always HavePodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	19,986	37,290
295+2	The Audio Long ReadGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	19,745	48,520
296	FantasyPros – Fantasy Football PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,649	49,422
297	The Mentor with Mark BourisNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	19,558	36,564
298-92	The Truth About AmyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,409	39,995
299	Head GameNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	19,368	31,962
300-41	Future TenseAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	–	19,292	43,854

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POWERED BY TRITON DIGITAL’S PODCAST METRICS AND DEMOS+

Triton Digital’s Podcast Metrics measurement service is certified by the IAB Tech Lab as complying with Version 2.2 of the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.Demos+, produced in collaboration with Signal Hill Insights, is a combination of survey data from a representative yearly survey of 12,000 monthly U.S. adults aged 18+ who listen to podcasts and Podcast Metrics download data.

HISTORICAL PODCAST RANKINGS
Triton Digital has retired the monthly publication of the Australian Top Publishers and Top Sales Representation rankers. The last active reporting period was May 2025.

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER

The Australian Podcast Ranker lists the Top 300 podcasts from participating publishers that are consumed by listeners located in Australia. The All-Australian Top 300 Podcast Ranker lists only the Top 300 podcasts commissioned by an Australian publisher, consumed by listeners located in Australia.

The Australian Podcast Ranker is based on a calendar month reporting period. The entities listed are ranked by Monthly Listeners in accordance with the latest IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. If you wish to sort by downloads, you can click on the “Downloads” column to re-sort amongst the existing data.

For podcasts with multiple categories in the RSS feed, we display and filter by only the first category.

The Ranker is commissioned by Commercial Radio & Audio and includes the participation of the following publishers and sales representation: Acast, Adore Beauty, ARN/iHeartPodcast Network Australia, Audioboom, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, DM Podcasts, Guardian Media Group, Hidden Brain Media, HODD Media, Johns Media, Kinderling Kids Radio, LiSTNR (SCA), Motorsport Podcast Network, New York Times, News Corp Australia, Nine, Nova Entertainment, Podshape, Ranieri & Co, RSN Racing & Sport, Schwartz Media, Sports Entertainment Network (SEN), Squiz Media, The Bye Round, The Chaser, TOFOP Productions, Wavelength Creative, We don’t have time for this, West Australian Newspapers, Wondery.

METRIC DEFINITIONS

• Listeners – A ‘listener’ is a single user who downloads content for either immediate or delayed consumption. Listeners are identified by a combination of IP address and user agent in accordance with the IAB filtering rules described in the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines v2.2.
• Downloads – A ‘download’ is a unique file request that was downloaded. Downloads include complete file downloads, progressive downloads, as well as partial downloads in accordance with the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines v2.2 filtering rules (i.e. spiders and bots, data centers, one-minute of content minimum download, etc.). This process filters multiple requests from the same IP address, user agent, episode and date.
• Publisher – An entity that represents a group of podcasts that it either commissions, produces itself or acts as the primary representative for that content in Australia.
• Rank
  •  “Debut” indicates that the show is new to the ranker, making its debut for the first time in the last 13 months.
  •  “Return” indicates that the show has returned to the Top 200 after having not appeared in the previous reporting period(s).
• Index (Monthly Podcast pop 18+) – Compares % of a podcast’s audience against the overall Australian monthly podcast listener population (age 18+). Eg: Index 125 “Genre X is 25% more likely than average monthly podcast listener to do purchase a new car.”

“Community radio is the backbone of artists; it allows our music to be heard throughout remote regions and communities. It’s very important for us as artists to be a part of something that promotes community and local stories.” – Emily Wurramara

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is proud to announce the launch of the Community Radio Airplay Charts, a new weekly snapshot of Australian music being played on community radio across the country, tracking airplay across all community stations.

The Community Radio Airplay Charts will be available on amrap.org.au, replacing the current amrap.org.au download charts and offering artists and industry professionals valuable insights into which acts are resonating with audiences and where. The impact of community radio on the discovery and support of local music will be quantified using Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology. This new tool showcases Australian music supported by community radio, highlights the value of amrap.org.au as a platform for discovery, provides fresh promotional opportunities for local artists, labels and teams and recognises the essential role that community broadcasters play in Australia’s music ecosystem.

CBAA Music Director Andrew Khedoori emphasised the measurable impact community radio now has on Australian artists: “We have countless stories from Australian artists about the impact community radio has had on their music. At last, the value of community radio is no longer anecdotal and there for everyone to see.”

Building on this, the influence of community radio is evident in recent data. Between October 2024 and May 2025, AMRAP reported 250,000 plays of Australian music on community radio, tracked via their internal reports. The December 2024 Community Radio Listener Survey revealed significant findings: 60% of respondents reported feeling more connected to their local music scene through community radio. Additionally, over one-third discovered local cultural or music events via community radio, and one in ten financially supported an artist by purchasing music or merchandise after hearing them on a community station.

 A cornerstone initiative of the CBAA, amrap.org.au has been behind great initiatives, including creating pathways for First Nations artists to be heard (First Sounds), presenting Australian artists to US audiences (Global Beat: Australia) and empowering community stations to produce live music events (Community Hubs). The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project offers free and easy access to unsigned and signed Australian musicians, independent and major record labels, and music business enterprises, generating airplay opportunities for Australian artists. By uploading music releases, artists can make their work accessible to Australian community radio stations and program makers, and potentially earn royalties through copyright. The platform’s Airplay tracking technology also allows artists to monitor where and when their songs are played, including the specific station.

The Community Radio Airplay Charts expand to provide data that truly highlights the reach and influence of community broadcasters in championing local talent.

HOW THE CHARTS WORK
National Top 20 Chart
All tracks uploaded and available via amrap.org.au are eligible to chart.

A weekly, all-genre ranking of the 20 most-played Australian tracks, updated and published every Friday AT 10.00 am AEST

Genre-Specific Charts
Supplementary charts breaking down airplay across genres, including:
Pop
Indie/Alternative
Rock & Metal
Hip Hop & R&B
Country / Blues / Roots
Electronic / Dance

Each chart entry includes
This Week’s Position (TW), Last Week (LW), Artist Name, Track Title, Highest Position (HP), and Weeks in Chart (TI).

Eligibility Criteria
Only tracks uploaded to amrap.org.au from 1 November 2024 onwards are eligible for airplay monitoring. Songs can chart for up to 12 weeks before becoming recurrent. Tracks older than 12 months will be excluded from November 2025.

NEW FEATURES
The AMRAP Airplay Charts are designed not only to celebrate artists but also to serve the music industry by:

Listen & Download Directly from the Chart
Broadcasters can preview each track with a built-in play button, and download broadcast-ready files straight from the chart page.

Highlighting Discovery & Diversity
Charts are calculated using a play cap of 25 spins per station, ensuring tracks need support from multiple broadcasters to chart. This promotes a wider variety of Australian music and reflects genuine nationwide appeal.


Community radio plays a vital role in the discovery and promotion of Australian music, often highlighting artists before they achieve mainstream success and amrap.org.au airplay tracking is made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation and APRA AMCOS.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), in partnership with Triton Digital, has released the September results for the Australian Podcast Ranker. The Ranker is the country’s only official, third-party verified podcast measurement system, governed by a cross-industry Steering Committee and backed by strong collaboration across commercial, independent, and non-commercial publishers. It sets the benchmark for podcast data in Australia. 

Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA said: “The Podcast Ranker delivers what every advertiser needs: certainty. Verified data showing exactly who’s listening, what they care about, and how to reach them when they’re most receptive.” 

Who’s Listening, What’s Trending?   

Post grand final fever, does podcast data reveal an even deeper divide between AFL and NRL fans?   

Demos+ data shows AFL’s avid fans consume Sports podcasts at 49.6%, but their other preferences reveal distinct cultural markers – History ranks second at 32%, followed by Society & Culture at 30.3%. NRL fans show different priorities, with Sports at 37.7%, then Music at 27.4% and Technology at 25.3%.   

While both groups share a passion for Sports, their broader podcast interests diverge significantly. AFL fans rounded out their top five with News and Technology (both 30.2%). NRL fans, meanwhile, complete their top five with Business and Comedy (both 23.3%). For brands, these patterns offer valuable cues – campaigns can adapt tone, creative and placement to align with each audience’s listening habits, particularly around key moments in their sporting seasons.   

Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres September 2025
Genre		Monthly Listeners
1	News	5,130,227
2	Society & Culture	4,523,938
3	Sports	3,847,098
4	True Crime	2,879,395
5	Comedy	2,767,174

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts September 2025
Podcast		Producer	Monthly Listeners
1	Hamish & Andy	LiSTNR (SCA)	813,500
2	ABC News Top Stories	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	767,032
3	Mamamia Out Loud	Mamamia	563,785
4	Shameless	Shameless Media	537,803
5	Sky News Australia Update	News Corp Australia	484,254

About the Australian Podcast Ranker 

The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of the top 300 podcasts listened to by Australians, and the top 300 Australian podcasts. The Australian Podcast Ranker is an industry initiative commissioned by CRA and published by Triton Digital. Results comply with IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines. 

Nine today revealed how it is delivering on its proposition to unify ad data across 9Now, Stan Sport and HBO Max, streamlining access through a single, unified solution to create a powerful programmatic tool for brands to maximise campaign effectiveness.  

With Nine maintaining control of the programmatic supply chain, the unification of data, reach and frequency represents a new level of transparency.

The unification allows for ease of trading and maximum efficiency across premium video brands – 9Now, Stan Sport and HBO Max – and will allow clients to not only continue to buy each asset individually but also allow for unified reach and frequency across all three. This will create greater scale for targeting segmentation as well as making campaign optimisation more efficient.

Utilising Nine’s 22 million verified signed-in users, Nine has consolidated its adtech and data infrastructure across all its assets – video, publishing and audio – resulting in richer audience insights and allowing brands to reach specific audiences with pinpoint precision.  

The recent addition of advertising on Stan Sport, combined with Nine being appointed the exclusive sales representative of HBO Max in Australia, has allowed advertisers to achieve unparalleled impact and scale, delivered from a single, brand-safe ecosystem. 

Nine’s Commercial Director – Digital, Nick Young, said: “We are focused on making it as easy as possible to access our highly-engaged customers and unlock the full potential of our data and programmatic stack. We’re cutting out waste so our clients can maximise as much of their budget into actual working media as possible, whilst maintaining the control and transparency they need.”

Nine’s self-serve advertising platform, Nine Ad Manager, is to receive a significant product upgrade to ensure ease of trading will maximise campaign effectiveness for direct advertisers, independent agencies and Australia’s 2.2 million SMBs. 

Nine Ad Manager launched two years ago, with thousands of clients and SMBs now utilising the platform to buy Nine display advertising, search and social media inventory creating a one stop shop for growing businesses and direct advertisers. The platform also uses Artificial Intelligence to allow businesses to create their own creative for their advert. 

Over the coming months, the platform’s functionality will evolve the user experience for both independent agencies and direct clients in an effort to simplify the self service buying process and grow the platform. 

The upgrades include a media planning functionality that will streamline campaign strategy, allowing clients to better plan their cross channel advertising efforts across Nine’s video, display, search and social. There will also be dedicated sales resources to provide in-person support. 

The addition of invoicing capabilities and credit terms, as well as Payto bank transfers, will provide a more efficient way to manage billing and track spending. The upgrade will also see the inclusion of prebuilt campaign templates to streamline the process to launch effective campaigns by providing proven, ready-to-use ad formats and structures. 

These updates aim to create a more comprehensive and accessible self service platform, allowing users to monitor and optimize their campaigns with greater ease.

Nine Ad Manager allows small businesses to add display advertising across Nine’s entire digital network, from 9Honey to  and across mastheads like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review to their 9Now video campaigns using Nine Ad Manager.

Nine’s Commercial Director – Digital, Nick Young, said: “Nine Ad Manager has proven to be an effective way for Australian small businesses to reach specific households, with around 4000 clients using the platform so far. We are a brand safe environment and these product upgrades will ensure SMBs’ campaigns will have even more effectiveness using our trusted premium content on the most powerful screen in the home.”