Triple J's Ben & Liam Struggling To Keep Up With Matt & Alex Ratings In Latest Radio Survey

The fifth radio ratings for 2017 are in and the results yet again show mixed results for triple j, which has experienced some nice spikes and disappointing drops throughout the Aussie market. 

In particular, the youth broadcaster's breakfast team, Ben & Liam, have experienced notable gains and losses, though it is clear the ratings they are posting are not keeping up with the results produced this time last year by former duo Matt & Alex.

See the metro ratings figures below. Click on image for larger version.

sydney

Ben & Liam scored a 5.9 share in the latest ratings, down on Matt & Alex's rating of 6.6 this time in 2016. However, the result is still positive for the Adelaide boys, as today's result is an increase of 0.8 from the last survey in July. 

Meanwhile, WSFM are now Sydney's top FM station, after taking down the long-reigning SmoothFM with an overall share of 9.3, against Smooth's 8.0.

melbourne

The Melbourne market hasn't been kind to Ben & Liam, who suffered their biggest drop of the latest survey, losing 1.1 points to claim a share of 3.7. It also wasn't enough to match Matt & Alex's results in the fifth survey of 2016, who scored a share of 4.4.

Though it was dethroned in the Sydney market, SmoothFM has pipped FOX FM to become Melbourne's most listened-to FM station, posting an overall share of 9.5.

brisbane

Triple J enjoyed its best outing in the Brisbane market this time 'round, with increases in all categories (up 1.0 in breakfast, 2.7 in drive). Ben & Liam took out a 7.9 share, however it is still down on Matt & Alex's share this time last year, who scored an 8.5.

Nova 106.9 has remained Brisbane's most listened-to FM station (13.0) and despite dropping 1.1 points it still easily beat out 97.3FM in second place (11.9).

perth

Despite the evenings slot, triple j again enjoyed bumps in all categories in the Perth market, as Ben & Liam increased their ratings by 0.2 to score a share of 9.5. Matt & Alex posted a 10.3 share this time last year. 

Elsewhere, Mix 94.5FM has taken out the FM crown for Perth overall, posting an overall share of 14.0, while former #1 station Nova 93.7 was pushed to second spot with an overall share of 12.5.

adelaide

Ben & Liam's home city proved to be the only market where they posted better numbers than Matt & Alex this time in 2016, scoring a 5.3 against Matt & Alex's 4.6.

Overall, triple j suffered nasty drops in all categories, with the biggest coming in the drive slot (down 2.4).

Mix 102.3 remain Adelaide's favourite FM station too, as it scored an overall share of 13.1 well ahead of Triple M's 12.1 in second spot.