103fm and Echo 99fm Lead Regional Radio Ratings with Strong Listener Growth
Radio stations under the 103 Group continue to strengthen their position according to the TGI survey data for the first half of 2026. Leading the regional radio rankings are 103fm and Echo 99fm, each with an 8.4% listenership rate, the highest among regional stations. Over the past year, Echo 99fm has become the most listened-to regional station with an 8.7% share, marking an increase of more than 7% compared to the previous period.
The morning show "Boker Chadash" hosted by Tal Berman, Tam Aharon, and Avia Farhi maintains its leadership with approximately 270,000 listeners every morning across radio and digital platforms. 103fm also shows a significant upward trend, with a more than 10% increase in listenership, rising from 7.6% in 2025 to 8.4% in the first half of 2026. It is the only current affairs station in Israel to report a rise in audience numbers.
In northern Israel, the 103 Group's stations Radio Tzafon 104.5fm and Radio HaTachana 101.5fm continue to grow, occupying the top two spots in the Haifa, northern, and valley regions. Radio Tzafon leads with 2.9% listenership, followed by Radio HaTachana at 2.6%, Radio 99.5 at 2.4%, Radio Haifa at 2.2%, and Radio Kol Rega at 1.9%. Overall, the 103 Group stations recorded a roughly 14% increase in listenership in the half-year summary, while stations like Galei Tzahal and Galgalatz fell to their lowest ratings in over two decades.
