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Radio stations in summer listenership changes, says Rajar figures

All of the north's main commercial radio stations recorded year-on-year dips in their listener numbers according to industry monitoring body Rajar
All of the north's main commercial radio stations recorded year-on-year dips in their listener numbers according to industry monitoring body Rajar
By Gary McDonald Business Editor

COMMERCIAL radio has seen changes in stations' listenership figures, according to industry monitoring body Rajar, particularly among the advertising-led platforms.

But BBC Radio Ulster/Radio Foyle, led again by the indefatigable Stephen Nolan, continue to lead the way with more than 560,000 listeners over the last three months.

Here were the most listened to Northern Ireland radio stations (weekly audience) Q2 2018 v Q2 2017:

:: Radio Ulster: 566,000 (up from 544,000)

:: Cool FM: 473,000 (down from 474,000)

:: U105: 174,000 (down from 187,000)

:: Downtown Radio: 244,000 (down from 274,000)

:: Downtown Country: 116,000 (down from 126,000)

:: Q Radio Network: 260,000 (down from 284,000)