2GB bounces in radio ratings despite off-air controversies

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Bullying claims against Ray Hadley and heated contract negotiations for Alan Jones did little to dampen listener enthusiasm for the pair.

remains in the midst of lengthy contract negotiations with 2GBThere was some concern in whether the tumult would impact 2GB's figures this survey, admits Macquarie Media's Chief Executive Officer Adam Lang, but also trust in the pair's unwavering listeners.

"[Listeners] don't just listen for controversy, they listen to whole shows and get to know [Jones and Hadley] almost as friends, so they have an understanding of the context of those people. On Jones' contract status, Lang denies the survey's strong results may further complicate negotiations.

 

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Left wing talk back doesn't rate as it is politically correct and therefore boring. Get rid of the political correctness and there is space for a viable left of centre talk back station. An example would be mike Carlton.

Their listeners love the nonsense. Another generation needed to get rid of these dinosaurs.

3 surveys is a marker? How about over 200?

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