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France Inter Achieves Record Audience as Europe 1 Sees Significant Growth

France Inter solidifies its position as the most-listened-to radio station in France, while Europe 1 experiences a notable resurgence in audience numbers.

  • France Inter reached an unprecedented 7.5 million daily listeners in November and December 2024, setting a historic record for French radio audiences.
  • The station's flagship morning program, hosted by Nicolas Demorand, Léa Salamé, and Sonia Devillers, gained 355,000 additional listeners in one year, surpassing 5 million daily listeners.
  • Europe 1 recorded its sixth consecutive wave of audience growth, adding 470,000 new listeners compared to the previous year, with a total of 2.7 million daily listeners.
  • Europe 1's morning show, led by Dimitri Pavlenko, and programming changes such as Cyril Hanouna's afternoon segment contributed significantly to the station's resurgence.
  • Despite individual station successes, the overall radio audience in France declined by 200,000 listeners year-over-year, reflecting broader challenges for the medium.
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