The Seven Network, with the 2023 ratings year still to run to December 2, has claimed early victory, saying it is the most watched network for a third year in a row.
Seven said that the network has been number one in 15 of the past 17 years, including this year.
"Seven's in an unbeatable position nationally," the network said in a statement released today.
"Any way the numbers are cut, Seven is the choice of the majority of Australians."
So far this survey year, which started on February 12, Seven has a 42.3% commercial share nationally in all people, 40.8% in the capital cities and 45.2% in regional Australia.
In the calendar year to date (January 1 to October 7), Seven said they are first nationally in total people and 25 to 54s, have captured the #1 position nationally in 26 weeks and has been #1 in the capital cities in 21 weeks.
The audience of 7plus has jumped 17% during 2023 and it has a 36% share of the BVOD market year-to-date.
Nine has been contacted for comment.
Seven West Media MD and CEO James Warburton, said Seven is the clear winner in 2023 – no fine print, no disclaimers.
“The success of our content across all screens has once again made Seven the most watched broadcast and digital network in Australia, including across the capital cities and in every state," he said.
"Seven is home to the most popular news, sport and local drama content and many of our entertainment shows have grown their audiences this year. 7plus keeps going from strength to strength and will jump to a whole new level from late next year, when we add AFL and then cricket digital rights,” he said.
“Seven invests in and creates great content. In fact, we are the leaders in content. That’s why we have been the most watched network for 15 of the past 17 years.
“From breakfast right through the day and into the night, Australians vote with their eyeballs and turn to Seven more than any other network. Thank you to all our viewers and to the talented, hard-working team at Seven."
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