RTÉ stars turn up audience share in airwaves battle

RTÉ has gained an upper hand over its main rivals in the battle of the airwaves, according to the latest Joint National Listenership Research figures.

All the State broadcaster’s main presenters, including Marian Finucane, Joe Duffy and Pat Kenny have grown their audiences over the past year, with the sole exception of 2FM’s Gerry Ryan.

The results will be welcomed by RTÉ radio bosses as advertising revenues are coming under increasing pressure due to the economic downturn.