20,000
more listeners tuning in to BBC Radio Nottingham
There
has been a jump in the number of listeners tuning to BBC Radio Nottingham
each week, according to the latest official figures released today
(30 January 2003) by Radio Joint Audience Research (RAJAR).
The
figures show that 222,000 people now listen each week - an extra
20,000 listeners in Nottinghamshire compared to last quarter - and
an extra 16,000 listeners compared to the same time last year.
The
audience share has also increased, year on year, from 13.4% in 2001
to 14.6%.
Mike
Bettison, Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham, says: "More and more
people are tuning in to BBC Radio Nottingham which is really good
news. It's the biggest audience the station has had for five years."
Mike
adds: "These figures confirm that BBC Radio Nottingham's unique
mix of local news, travel weather music and entertainment is as
popular as ever.
"As
we celebrate our 35th birthday (Friday 31st January) we can look
forward to the next 35 years with great confidence!"
Andy
Griffee, BBC Controller, English Regions, adds: "BBC Local
Radio goes from strength to strength. I'm delighted that in an increasingly
competitive market, it has again more than held its own.
"Our
local radio services are a precious part of how we connect with
the communities we serve. We'll forge ahead with plans to maintain
and build on this vote of confidence and I congratulate the talented
and committed people who run BBC Local Radio."
Notes
to Editors
Record
reach and share for Radio 2 - again (30.01.03)
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