Channel Seven has taken the top spot for this year’s TV ranking, outpacing its commercial rivals for a fourth year running.
According to the ratings measurement system VOZ, Seven captured 42% of the free-to-air commercial TV market of the national audience, between the hours of 6 am to midnight.
They pulled just ahead of Nine on 39.3%, while Ten fell behind in third place at 18.7%.
The period measured excluded the Olympics which would heavily weigh ratings.
The most watched program of the year was the AFL grand final between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans, covered by Seven to an audience of over four million.
While Seven came in top overall, Nine took the metro market and key demographics of 16-39, 25-54, and Grocery Shopper + Child, which are the priority for advertisers.
Seven West Media managing director and chief executive officer, Jeff Howard, said the network’s ratings success was built on its “great content that connects with Australians and delivers results for our commercial partners”.
“Millions of Australians connect with one of our broadcast, digital or publishing platforms every day, every week, every month. To make that happen, every year we create, collate and curate thousands of hours of local content.”
