Fee, Fi, Fo, Fox. What to do now with Fifi Box? (and her breakfast show)

Fee, Fi, Fo, Fox. What to do now with Fifi Box? (and her breakfast show)

Author: Game Changers: Radio March 28, 2025 Duration: 47:43

The dust has settled on the GfK survey 1 results, and we're back with more analysis and a spotlight on the Fox breakfast show. They're down a point and sliding back in the pack, the question of how they respond is now looming large.

We'll also take another closer look at 2DAYs new music format. There's plenty to like about their launch, but still plenty of work left to do.

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