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Increased viewer interest in election coverage: oe24.TV records highest market share on election day at 7.1%

Private channel oe24.TV tops ad-relevant audience on Sunday, marking a first.

Private channel OE24.TV claimed the top spot in advertising-relevant audience demographic for the...
Private channel OE24.TV claimed the top spot in advertising-relevant audience demographic for the first time on Sunday.

Increased viewer interest in election coverage: oe24.TV records highest market share on election day at 7.1%

Breaking Records in Austria: oe24.TV's Triumphant Sunday

In a remarkable turn of events, the Austrian television landscape witnessed a significant shake-up with oe24.TV outperforming all other private channels on election Sunday. Securing an impressive daily market share of 7.1%, oe24.TV hit a record high never seen before in its history, becoming the most-watched private channel for viewers aged 12 to 49.

More than 400,000 Austrians chose to tune into the 16-hour election special, graced by the distinguished presence of Wolfgang Fellner. The time slot between 5 PM and 6 PM saw oe24.TV's market share soaring to an impressive 12.6% among viewers aged 12 to 49, making it the strongest channel in Austria during that period. From 8 AM to 2 PM, oe24.TV reigned supreme among all TV stations, maintaining a 11.4% market share in the same age group.

Behind this unprecedented triumph lies a captivating web of factors:

  • Political Engagement: The 2024 Austrian legislative election, marked by the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) taking the lead position in the National Council, ignited a fiery trail of viewer interest in political news and analysis, which oe24.TV delivers extensively.
  • Popular Shows and Hosts: Shows like "Fellner LIVE" hosted by Wolfgang Fellner, Isabelle Daniel, and Karl Wendl, have garnered immense popularity among younger viewers. The duo also hosts a successful podcast, expanding their engagement beyond traditional TV audiences.
  • Instant News Coverage: oe24.TV's focus on delivering live and breaking news catering to the fast-paced lifestyle of the 12-49 demographic, who prefer concise and accessible news formats.
  • Digital Authority: oe24, being one of Austria's key news sources, competes favorably against established media outlets, maintaining a strong digital presence to attract and retain younger, tech-savvy viewers.

In summary, oe24.TV's compelling mix of political coverage, popular programming, live news updates, and strong media presence has struck a collective chord with Austrian viewers aged 12-49, resulting in the channel's historic success.

  • On the highest Sunday, austrian viewers gravitated towards oe24.TV's election coverage, making it the most-watched private channel.
  • The captivating political engagement and popular shows on oe24.TV, such as "Fellner LIVE," ignited the interest of viewers aged 12 to 49.
  • Despite the fiercely competitive austrian television landscape, oe24.TV's digital authority ensured a strong presence on social-media platforms, retaining younger, tech-savvy viewers.
  • Amidst the victory, it was the 16-hour election special hosted by Wolfgang Fellner that saw oe24.TV reach a record-breaking market share of 12.6% on Sunday.

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