RAJAR figures: winners and losers for Q1 2013
From RAJAR's latest survey, ending March 2013, here's how the best - and worst - radio stations did, in comparison to last quarter's figures. We've plenty more information: you can find all our RAJAR information here.
Caution
Data isn't always easy to compare. Bear in mind:
1. These are quarter-on-quarter comparisons. Radio listening does change throughout the year; and sporting and music events can make significant differences to station listening.
2. Big changes might be explained by changes in a station's survey area, or broadcasters otherwise changing their underlying data. Always check the figures in full - click the headline figure here to see more information.
Most increased reach
'Reach' is the total audience that tune in to this radio station in their surveyed area. When this goes up, this has a lot to do with how good the station is in terms of marketing - either poster ads or signing high-profile names.
Most increased hours
'Hours' is the total time that people in this station's area tune in. A high increase is normally due to better programming, a change in music policy, or new programmes keeping people listening longer.
Most increased share
'Share' is the total share of listening that happens to a radio station in its area, when compared to all other radio listening. An increase here might mean another station has closed or changed its format.
