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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Michael Brown Returns to KHOW, Denver in Middays. Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Brown is back on the radio in Denver on iHeartMedia’s news/talk KHOW hosting the 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm show.  Brown got his start in talk radio on KHOW 13 years ago and had recently moved to the company’s sister news/talk KOA for evenings. Last spring, the cluster began retooling its talk and sports programming and bumped Brown’s show off KOA for a sports program.  Brown tells TALKERS magazine that iHeartMedia Denver president Tim Hager “has made some bold moves of late, creating ‘Freedom 93.7’ to host Premiere Networks’ syndicated programming and creating a significant sports and news presence on KOA.”  Brown says he’s excited to be back on the air after his brief hiatus.  “I’ve always loved radio and I’m grateful to iHeartMedia for their confidence in me to return me to my roots in talk radio.”  He continues to produce his personal podcast, “Michael Brown Unplugged,” that can be found on the iHeartRadio App and iTunes.

‘101 ESPN’ St. Louis Drops Kevin Wheeler from Program Schedule. There’s no official word from Hubbard Radio, but St. Louis sports talk personality Kevin Wheeler announced via social media that WXOS-FM let him go. He posted on Facebook: “Last Thursday was my last day at 101 ESPN in STL. It was not my choice and there really wasn’t much of an explanation given, which isn’t unusual in our stupid business, but I have a pretty good idea of what it was.  Ratings were good, advertisers were happy and I’m probably as low-maintenance as a radio guy can be so… yeah.”  There’s speculation that Hubbard will not bring in another host but will expand other shows to cover the three hours.

Envision Networks and GAB Radio Unveil Daily Smart Talk Radio Network Lineup. The Smart Talk Radio Network – a cooperative effort from Envision Networks and the GAB Radio Network – unveils its weekday program lineup.  This comes several weeks after the new network’s weekend programming was announced.  As a result, the Smart Talk Radio Network offers seven days of original programming covering business, finances, sports, home improvement, food, pets, and autos. Weekday shows include: “Small Business Advocate,” “Straight Talk Money,” “Wanna Bet?!,” “The Hard Question with Blanquita Cullum,” “Jared Dillian Financial Show,” “The Sports Circus,” “The Wolfman Jack Radio Show,” and “Today’s Comedy.”  GAB CEO Chuck Duncan states, “The idea of Smart Talk Radio Network was born from the notion of good, healthy, intelligent conversation and information sharing.  Smart Talk Radio Network presents a forum for discussion, info and entertainment covering myriad life topics to create a very complete arena of fun, healthy, interesting and entertaining radio.”

Pat McAfee Inks Podcast and Radio Deal with Westwood One.  Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee and Cumulus Media’s Westwood One sign a deal that brings the “The Pat McAfee Show 2.0” podcast to the Westwood One Podcast Network, starting September 9.  McAfee (pictured here at center with his crew) is also beginning a new, daily radio show via Westwood One that will air live from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon ET.  That program will be video simulcast on sports streaming platform DAZN.  McAfee’s popular podcast has garnered him more than 2 million social media followers and helped him sell out his recent stand-up comedy tour.  McAfee says, “Some of my earliest and fondest memories are with my dad in the car listening to WDVE in the morning in Pittsburgh.  I believe that’s when my affinity for talk radio truly began…When I was drafted to the Indianapolis Colts, I knew I had arrived in Peyton Manning’s city but also the city of a staple of morning talk radio, ‘The Bob and Tom Show.’  They invited me to come on one morning, let me do my thing, and it was love at first opportunity.  I knew that no matter where my life would go, talk radio was going to be a passion for me.  It’s a special intimate bond between the host(s) and listener that is impossible to duplicate in other avenues of entertainment.  I am so incredibly grateful to Westwood One for affording me the opportunity to experience a lifelong dream.”

TALKERS News Notes. Detroit sports talk station WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” is launching its own special edition beer in partnership with Ellison Brewing and Spirits.  The Entercom station says “97.1 The Ticket American Lager” and “97.1 The Ticket DDH Hazy Pale Ale” beers will be available on tap and in limited edition cans throughout Michigan, beginning September 9.  Entercom Detroit SVP and market manager Debbie Kenyon says, “‘97.1 The Ticket’ is thrilled to launch its very own lager and pale ale.  It’s been a fun venture working with Ellison, a veteran owned and operated business from East Lansing.  Like ‘97.1 The Ticket,’ Ellison is committed to excellence both in its quality and community relationships.  We think our listeners, over 21 years of age, will enjoy these new creations.”…..SiriusXM Radio and FOX News Media announce they’ve signed a new, long-term agreement for the satellite broadcasters to continue to carry FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, and FOX News Headlines 24/7.  As part of the new deal, FOX News On-Demand Audio will be distributed via SiriusXM’s On-Demand platform and on Pandora as podcasts.  FOX News president and executive editor Jay Wallace says, “SiriusXM has been a valuable partner to FOX News Media and we are excited to extend our relationship beyond streaming, providing on-demand access of our powerful primetime lineup to millions of listeners across the country.”…..A new podcast from FOX Sports Radio overnight personality Ben Maller is launching on the iHeartPodcast Network titled, “The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller.”  The weekly program debuts this Friday (9/6) and will focus heavily on football and betting topics.  The popular “Benny vs. Penny” football betting feature from the weeknight program will now be exclusive to the podcast.  Maller says, “Hosting a radio show four hours a night, Monday through Friday, still isn’t enough time to cover all the sports topics that listeners want to hear, so I’m excited to add this ‘fifth hour’ that we’ve been promising for years – and this time, it’s not a joke!  I’m looking forward to diving deeper into the stories that our audience wants to hear.  It’s going to be a lot of fun.”…..Today (9/4) marks the debut of the all-new “The Adam Schein Podcast,” a new, weekly podcast hosted by SiriusXM personality Adam Schein.  Throughout the NFL season, Schein will have conversations – with football as the theme – with various celebrities and athletes.  On the debut episode Schein talks with former New York Mets captain David Wright about fantasy football.  The program is available on SiriusXM On Demand and on Pandora…..Radio and TV personality Andy Cohen is bringing SiriusXM’s Radio Andy Theater to Los Angeles to perform live with a celebrity cast that will include: Kristen Johnston, Vanessa Bayer, Molly Shannon, Amy Phillips, Bridget Everett, Emily Spivey, and more.  They will re-create an iconic episode of the ‘Real Housewives’ as a radio play.  This special, live edition of SiriusXM’s Radio Andy Theater narrated by Andy Cohen, in front of an audience of SiriusXM subscribers, will feature a live reading from this season’s “Real Housewives of New York” (episode “Life Is Not a Cabaret”).

Hurricane Dorian, 2020 Presidential Race, U.S.-China Trade War, Brexit Chaos, Walmart’s New Guns Policy, and California Boat Fire Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (9/3). The status of Hurricane Dorian and the devastation it caused in the Bahamas; the Democrats hoping to challenge President Trump in 2020; the battle of tariffs between the U.S. and China; the political chaos in Great Britain over Boris Johnson’s Brexit strategy; Walmart’s decision to stop selling handgun ammo; and the California dive boat fire that killed 34 people were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Music Radio News and Career Moves. Urban programming pro Jay Hicks joins Entercom to serve as program director for hip hop WPGC, Washington, effective September 16. He was most recently with Townsquare Media as brand manager for urban contemporary WBLK and adult hits WBUF.  Entercom Washington SVP and market manager Phil Zachary comments, “From the beginning, we were seeking a creative visionary with an appreciation for WPGC’s rich history in the D.C. market.  Jay pays respect to the station’s past while clearly comprehending the present competitive landscape in one of America’s most spirited urban radio battles.  He’s ideally suited to lead our veteran air staff.”…..In Philadelphia, radio pro Charlie Maxx is the new evening personality at Beasley Media Group’s country WXTU.  Maxx, who has worked at numerous Philadelphia outlets during her career in addition to serving with stations in Washington, Baltimore, and Wilmington, Delaware, most recently was on the prep+ affiliate relations team at ReelWorld and handled weekend shows on WXTU.   Beasley national country brand manager David Corey states, “Charlie really impressed me from the moment I met her last year.  I am so happy that the on-air lineup is now complete on XTU.  What a great way to round it out!”…..Beasley Boston country station WKLB “Country 102.5 FM” adds Jonathan Wier (left) to the morning drive show alongside Ayla Brown (right) and moves Jackson Blue from AM drive to the afternoon drive daypart.  Wier was most recently the evening personality at Entercom’s news/talk KMBZ-FM, Kansas City.  Beasley Boston VP of programming Cadillac Jack comments, “Jonathan is the perfect addition to our team of world class talent.  We’re excited to welcome him to Beasley Boston and look forward to many successful years together!”…..Programming pro Mike Kennedy joins Entercom’s Kansas City cluster as program director and operations manager for country WDAF “106.5 The Wolf” and hot AC KZPT “99.7 The Point.”   Entercom Kansas City regional president and market manager Dave Alpert says, “It’s fantastic to welcome a seasoned, celebrated and successful programmer like Mike Kennedy to the Entercom Kansas City team.  Mike is a natural winner and we are looking forward to him leading ‘The Wolf’ and ‘The Point’ to new levels of success.”…..iHeartMedia’s  Milwaukee hip hop outlet WKKV “V100.7” announces that Bailey Coleman extends her broadcast agreement as midday host through 2022.  She will also serve as urban program director for the company’s Western Great Lakes Region.  iHeartMedia Milwaukee SVP of programming Kerry Wolfe states, “We are extremely fortunate and over-the-moon excited to have the talented Bailey Coleman as part of the iHeartMedia team in Milwaukee.  She is one of the most respected leaders in urban and hip hop radio and I look forward to working alongside Bailey for many years to come.”

August 2019 PPM Data – Information for the August 2019 ratings period has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Long Island (Nassau-Suffolk). Nielsen Audio’s August 2019 survey period covered July 18 – August 14. See all the 6+ numbers from subscribing stations here. Meanwhile, managing editor Mike Kinosian (Kinosian@TALKERS.com) provides his “Takeaways” from these nine PPM markets.

New York City

Spoken-Word Formats – Down or flat five straight survey periods for a collective loss of three-tenths (1.8 – 1.7 – 1.6 – 1.5 – 1.5 – 1.5, 6+), iHeartMedia news/talk WOR “710 The Voice of New York” gains one-half share in July/August (1.5 – 1.6 – 2.0, #20 to #18). Unchanged at #22, Townsquare Media’s similarly-formatted WKXW has a very consistent March 2019 through August 2019 topline of: 1.2 – 1.2 – 1.3 – 1.2 – 1.3 – 1.2 (6+). May’s one-tenth increase halted five straight down or flat sweeps that resulted in an overall loss of four-tenths. “New Jersey 101.5” is now tied with news/talk WABC, which is up three-tenths in July/August (.9 – 1.0 – 1.2, #23 to #22, 6+), following four successive decreases accounting for a loss of six-tenths (1.5 – 1.3 -1.2 – 1.0 – .9, 6+).

Despite adding two-tenths (3.6 – 3.8, 6+), Entercom sports talk WFAN (Yankees, Giants) backslides from eighth to ninth. Repeating July’s 1.6 (6+), WEPN “98.7 ESPN New York” (Jets) drops out of the top twenty (#20 to #21). This (1.6) is its weakest 6+-stat since “Holiday” 2018’s 1.4.

Even though WINS has lost seven-tenths in three consecutive negative or neutral trends (3.9 – 3.5 – 3.2 – 3.2, 6+), the Entercom all-news outlet advances from #13 to #11. Co-owned/similarly-formatted WCBS-AM (Mets), which faltered by a collective full-share via four straight declines (3.4 – 2.9 – 2.6 – 2.5 – 2.4, 6+), ends the slide with a one-tenth pickup to 2.5 (#15 to #14, 6+).

Off a collective eight-tenths in three successive reports without an increase (2.9 – 2.4 – 2.1 – 2.1, 6+), WNYC Broadcasting Foundation news/talk WNYC-FM gains two-tenths to 2.3 (#18 to #16, 6+). The February 2019 through August 2019 topline for co-owned news/talk WNYC-AM is .4 – .3 – .4 – .3 – .2 – .3 – .3 (#35 to #34, 6+).

New York City Music Formats – After posting a 6.8 (6+) three months in succession, iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW “106.7 Lite FM” busts out a +.9 to 7.7 (6+) and is #1 the 26^th consecutive ratings period. August’s 7.7 (6+) matches what was recorded in March when “Lite FM” logged a one-half share increase; WLTW  surrendered seven-tenths in April. A combined -5.3 in January/February (12.5 – 7.6 – 7.2, 6+), “Lite FM” was +5.8 in December/“Holiday” 2018 (6.7 – 9.1 – 12.5, 6+). The one-half share (6+) advantage it held over Emmis urban AC WBLS in July widens to 1.9 (6+) as WBLS sputters from 6.3 – 5.8 (-.5, flat at #2, 6+) and is below a six-share (5.8, 6+) for the first time since “Holiday” 2018’s 5.6. An uptick of seven-tenths (3.6 – 4.3, 6+) enables iHeartMedia urban contemporary WWPR “Power 105.1” to jump from eighth to sixth with its strongest 6+-stat in nearly two years (4.3, as well, September 2017). In five straight sweeps without an increase, Emmis rhythmic CHR WQHT “Hot 97” has lost seven-tenths (3.8 – 3.5 – 3.4 – 3.4 – 3.3 – 3.1, flat at #12, 6+). It is tied with Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish contemporary WPAT-FM “Amor 93.1,” which had notched four successive up or neutral moves for an overall gain of six-tenths (2.9 – 2.9 – 3.2 – 3.4 – 3.5, 6+), but drops four-tenths to 3.1 (#11 to #12, 6+). Between February 2019 – July 2019, Spanish tropical sibling WSKQ  recorded a 5.0 (6+) three times and a 5.3 (6+) the other three times (5.3 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 5.3 – 5.3 – 5.0, 6+) but “La Mega 97.9” is off two-tenths in August to 4.8 (unchanged at #5, 6+). While Entercom hot AC WNEW-FM is up a combined six-tenths in three consecutive positive or neutral sweeps (3.0 – 3.3 – 3.6 – 3.6, 6+), “NEW 102.7” backslides from eighth to tenth. It is the end of an era in New York City ratings books as the WPLJ calls disappear from print. In back-to-back (June 2019 and July 2019) losses totaling a massive -2.7, WPLJ virtually wiped away its May AQH-stat (3.1 – 1.5 – .4, 6+), plummeting from the top twenty (#20 to #31). In August, WPLJ is unlisted. Coinciding with its sale from Cumulus Media to Educational Media Foundation, WPLJ flipped from hot AC to contemporary Christian “K-Love Classics.” The legendary contemporary music outlet went out on a very positive note leading up to the format flip though, as it posted five straight New York City gains for a cumulative +1.1 (2.0 – 2.3 – 2.4 – 2.4 – 2.5 – 3.1, “Holiday” 2018 through May 2019, 6+).

Los Angeles

Spoken-Word Formats – A combined +.8 in May/June (3.7 – 3.9 – 4.5, 6+), iHeartMedia news/talk KFI “AM 640” falters by six-tenths in July/August (4.5 – 4.3 – 3.9, 6+), slipping from fifth to sixth. In July/August, Salem Media Group news/talk KRLA has nearly doubled June’s .6 (.8 – 1.1, 6+) and “AM 870 The Answer” jumps from #34 to #29. It is one-tenth ahead of iHeartMedia-owned KEIB, which repeats July’s 6+ share (1.0) and market rank (#32). “AM 1150 The Patriot” was off an overall one-tenth in three straight down or flat sweeps (9 – .8 – .8 – .8, 6+) before adding two-tenths in May to 1.0 (6+). Having lost half (-.3) its 6+ AQH-share in three straight setbacks (.6 – .5 – .4 – .3, 6+), Cumulus Media-owned KABC “790 News-Talk-Evolved” pulls the plug with a one-tenth gain to .4 (#42 to #40, 6+).

In June and July, iHeartMedia sports talk KLAC “AM 570 LA Sports” (Dodgers, Chargers) and Disney-owned KSPN “710 ESPN” (Angels, Rams) were deadlocked at #27 (1.4, 6+). The tie is broken in August though as KLAC – which is trending 1.3 – 1.4 – 1.4 – 1.3 (6+) – falls to #28 and KSPN erodes by six-tenths to .8 (6+), spiraling to #36.

Up one-tenth in July, Entercom all-news KNX “1070 News Radio” forfeits two-tenths (2.8 – 2.6, #13 to #14, 6+). Prior to July’s +.1, KNX had five straight negative or neutral monthlies accounting for a full-share loss in that January 2019 – June 2019 timeframe (3.7 – 3.6 – 3.1 – 2.8 – 2.8 – 2.7, 6+).

In back-to-back sweeps, Pasadena City College news/talk KPCC “The Voice of Southern California” adds one-tenth (1.8 – 1.9 – 2.0, #23 to #21, 6+).

Los Angeles Music Formats – Elevating from fourth to second, iHeartMedia hot AC KBIG “104.3 My-FM” records its fourth straight up or flat trend for an overall +1.2 (4.1 – 4.5 – 4.6 – 4.6 – 5.3, 6+) and has its best 6+-showing (5.3) in nearly a year (5.5, September 2018). One-half share ahead of KBIG is its adult contemporary sibling KOST “Coast 103.5” (5.9 – 5.8, -.1, 6+), which is #1 the 11^th straight time. After its “Holiday” 2018 13.0 (6+), “Coast” has followed with 6.2 – 6.5 – 6.5 – 6.3 – 6.6 – 5.8 – 5.9 – 5.8 (6+). Prior to January when it surrendered a -6.8 to 6.2 (6+), KOST was an overall +8.4 through five improvements in a row (4.6 – 4.7 – 4.9 – 5.1 – 9.0 – 13.0, 6+). In four consecutive sweeps without an increase (2.4 – 2.3 – 2.2 – 2.2 – 2.2, 6+), co-owned KYSR lost two-tenths. In August, however, “Alt 98.7 – LA’s New Alternative” answers with a positive spike of one-half share to 2.7 (6+) and vaults from #19 to #12. “Alt 98.7” has a three-tenths lead over format rival, Entercom-owned KROQ (2.0 – 2.4, +.4, 6+), which returns to the top twenty (#21 to #18). KROQ’s June gain of one-tenth ended four consecutive negative or neutral sweeps that resulted in a collective half-share deficit (2.4 – 2.4 – 2.4 – 2.3 – 2.0 – 1.9, 6+). Anchored at #8, Cumulus Media-to-Meruelo Media Holdings KLOS “95.5 Southern California’s Classic Rock” posts its eighth straight up or flat trend for a net gain of nine-tenths (2.4 – 2.5 – 2.5 – 2.6 – 2.8 – 2.9 – 3.3 – 3.3 – 3.3, 6+). Both of the market’s principal CHRs are unchanged from July. In the case of iHeartMedia’s KIIS, it repeats its (6+) rank (#7); “102.7 Kiss FM” has lost eight-tenths in six consecutive negative or neutral sweeps (4.4 – 4.3 – 4.0 – 4.0 – 3.7 – 3.6 – 3.6, 6+). Prior to June, the last time “Kiss” was under a four-share (6+) was in “Holiday” 2018 (3.5). Meanwhile, Entercom-owned/similarly-formatted KAMP “97.1 Amp Radio” is within 2.0 – 2.9 territory the 27^th time in a row (flat at 2.3, #17 to #19, 6+).

Chicago

Spoken-Word Formats – Stuck on 2.9 (6+) in April and May and then on 3.0 (6+) in June and July, Tribune Media news/talk WGN (White Sox) drops to 2.8 (#13 to #16, 6+). After doubling (+1.1) its 6+ AQH share in seven consecutive reports without a loss (1.1 – 1.7 – 1.7 – 1.7 – 1.8 – 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.2, 6+), Cumulus Media news/talk WLS-AM surrenders one-tenth to 2.1 (6+) but continues at #20.

Off a combined four-tenths in June/July (4.2 – 3.9 – 3.8, 6+), Entercom sports talk WSCR “670 The Score” (Cubs) wipes away 75% of the deficit with a +.3 to 4.1 (seventh to sixth, 6+). Trending 1.4 – 1.2 – 1.5 – 1.4 (May – June – July – August, 6+), Disney/ESPN-owned WMVP “ESPN Chicago 1000” slips from #24 to #25.

Unchanged at #4, Entercom news outlet WBBM-AM (Bears) is an overall -1.4 via seven successive down or neutral moves (6.2 – 6.1 – 5.8 – 5.3 – 5.3 – 4.8 – 4.8 – 4.8, 6+). WBBM-AM finished on top in January, February, and March.

In three consecutive sweeps without an increase (3.4 – 2.8 – 2.8 – 2.5, 6+), Chicago Public Media news/talk WBEZ was off a collective nine-tenths, but is now +.3 in July/August (2.5 – 2.7 – 2.8, #19 to #16, 6+).

Chicago Music Formats – The top of the leader board game of musical chairs between Hubbard Broadcasting siblings continues. In July, the combination of a three-tenths uptick by classic rock WDRV “97.1 The Drive” and an equal margin decrease by WTMX “101.9 The Mix” resulted in the cluster-mates swapping places. Now, “The Mix” balloons by one-half share (5.2 – 5.7, second to first, 6+), while “The Drive” holds steady at 5.4 (6+), backsliding from first to second. “The Mix,” which was #1 in April, May, and June before giving way to “The Drive” in July, has a January 2019 through August 2019 topline of 5.4 – 5.5 – 5.4 – 5.9 – 5.6 – 5.5 – 5.2 – 5.7 (6+); April’s 5.9 was its highest 6+-stat since November 2017’s 6.3. In addition to WTMX, iHeartMedia CHR WKSC “103.5 Kiss FM – Chicago’s #1 Hit Music Station” is up one-half share as well (3.8, ninth to seventh, 6+). The increase ends a mini-June/July slide that accounted for a loss of three-tenths (3.6 – 3.5 – 3.3, 6+). Not only is Cumulus Media’s WKQX a collective +.8 in five successive sweeps without a loss (2.6 – 2.8 – 3.0 – 3.0 – 3.0 – 3.4, 6+), “The New Home For Alternative” cracks the top ten (#13 to #10). Up a combined half-share in June/July (1.0 – 1.2 – 1.5, 6+), Educational Media Foundation contemporary Christian WCKL forfeits the entire increase (1.0, -.5, #27, 6+). July’s 1.5 was the best 6+-stat for Chicago’s version of “Positive & Encouraging K-Love” since February (1.5, as well). It’s mostly good news for Chicago’s three leading adult contemporary properties. On the positive side, iHeartMedia’s WLIT “93.9 Lite FM” is without a loss the fifth time in a row for a collective gain of six-tenths (3.9 – 3.9 – 3.9 – 4.2 – 4.3 – 4.5, steady at #5, 6+) and Hubbard Broadcasting’s WSHE “100.3 SHE” zooms from #16 to #11 (2.8 – 3.1, +.3, 6+). “Lite FM” was a combined +10.1 in December/“Holiday” 2018 (3.2 – 8.4 – 13.3, 6+). Before faltering by one-half share in May, WSHE notched an overall increase of eight-tenths via four consecutive positive or flat moves (2.5 – 3.1 – 3.2 – 3.2 – 3.3, 6+). On the flipside, Venture Technologies Group-owned WRME-LP “FM 87.7 – Me TV,” which logged three upticks in succession for a collective increase of six-tenths (2.5 – 2.9 – 3.0 – 3.1, 6+), returns two-tenths to 2.9 (#11 to #14, 6+). June’s 3.0 marked the first time WRME-LP reached the three-share level (6+) since November 2018’s 3.3. The market’s two main country outlets are separated by one full-share as Entercom-owned WUSN “US-99 Chicago’s Hottest Country” is down two-tenths (2.8 – 2.6, #16 to #18, 6+), while iHeartMedia-owned WEBG “Big 95.5 Chicago’s New Country” notches a 1.6 (6+) the third time in a row (unchanged at #23, 6+). Before dropping two-tenths in June, WEBG had been up or flat the previous seven sweeps for an overall gain of four-tenths (1.4 – 1.4 – 1.5 – 1.5 – 1.6 – 1.6 – 1.7 – 1.8, 6+).

San Francisco

Spoken-Word Formats. As part of four successive sweeps without an increase that accounted for a loss of six-tenths (2.3 – 2.3 – 2.1 – 2.0 – 1.7, 6+), Cumulus Media news/talk KSFO fell below a two-share (1.7, 6+) for the first time since July 2017’s 1.8. KSFO rebounds in August though with a +.3 to 2.0 (#24 to #21, 6+). After dropping one-tenth in back-to-back sweeps (1.7 – 1.6 -1.5, 6+), cluster-mate KGO gains one-tenth in August to 1.6 (#25 to #24, 6+). At the same time, iHeartMedia-owned KKSF-AM “Real Talk 910 – Think Forward” repeats July’s 6+ AQH share (.2) and market rank (#35).

San Francisco’s top three (6+) August 2019 finishers are spoken-word stations, including Cumulus Media sports talk KNBR (Giants, 49ers), which is +1.1 in three straight up or flat sweeps (3.3 – 3.3 – 4.1 – 4.4, steady at #3, 6+). “The Sports Leader” was up one full-share in April. Entercom’s similarly-formatted KGMZ “95.7 The Game,” however, sputters by -1.8 via three consecutive declines (3.3 – 3.0 – 1.9 – 1.5, 6+) and spirals from #21 to #26. KGMZ nearly doubled (+1.5) its 6+-stat in three straight sweeps without a loss, (1.8 – 1.8 – 1.9 – 3.3, 6+).

Off a combined half-share in June/July (6.6 – 6.2 – 6.1, 6+), KCBS-AM (Raiders) improves by four-tenths to 6.5 (6+) and continues at #2; the Entercom all-news station was #1 in May.

In three bumps in a row (6.3 – 6.6 – 6.9 – 7.1, 6+), Northern California Public Broadcasting news/talk KQED gains an overall eight-tenths and is #1 the third time in a row with its best 6+-stat (7.1) since 7.3 in March. KQED had been on top four sweeps in a row, but faltered by one-half share in back-to-back sweeps (7.3 – 6.8 – 6.3, 6+), segueing to #2 in May. Flat at #28, San Francisco Unified School District’s KALW “91.7 Local Public Radio” is trending -1.0 – .9 – .8 – 1.0 – .9 (April – May – June – July – August, 6+).

San Francisco Music Formats – As a result of four successive down or flat trends, iHeartMedia rhythmic CHR KYLD lost eight-tenths (4.1 – 3.7 – 3.7 – 3.6 – 3.3, 6+), but “Wild 94.9 – The Bay’s #1 Hit Music Station” answers with an August gain of seven-tenths to 4.0 (ninth to fifth, 6+). A combined -1.3 in June/July (4.0 – 3.3 – 2.7, 6+), Cumulus Media classic rocker KSAN “107.7 The Bone” is up four-tenths to 3.1 (6+) and reenters the top ten (#12 to #10). Before dropping two-tenths in April, “The Bone” was +1.1 in three successive improvements (2.6 – 3.1 – 3.3 – 3.7, 6+). Faltering by one-half share each are Bonneville CHR KMVQ “99.7 Now – The Bay’s #1 For All The Hits” (3.5 – 3.0, 6+) and Univision Radio Spanish adult hits KBRG “Amor 100.3” (3.1 – 2.6, #11 to #12, 6+). In addition to departing the top ten (#8 to #11), “Now” has its lowest 6+-showing since January (3.0, as well). Although slipping from seventh to eighth, iHeartMedia urban contemporary KMEL “#1 For Hip-Hop and R&B” is within 3.0 – 3.9 range the 14^th time in a row (3.7 – 3.6 – 3.9 – 3.5 – 3.0 – 3.5 – 3.0 – 3.3 – 3.2 – 3.7 – 3.0 – 3.6 – 3.6 – 3.4, 6+). April 2019’s 3.7 represents its best 6+-stat since October 2018’s 3.9. Following five straight up or flat trends that netted seven-tenths (1.3 – 1.5 – 1.6 – 1.6 – 1.9 – 2.0, 6+), Bonneville’s KUFX “98.5 K-Fox The South Bay’s Classic Rock” has lost two-tenths in three consecutive down or flat trends (2.0 – 1.9 – 1.8 – 1.8, unchanged at #22, 6+).

Dallas

Spoken-Word Formats – Bouncing back from July’s -.6 with an improvement of four-tenths to 3.9 (6+), Cumulus Media’s WBAP leaps from tenth to sixth. Entering the July sweep, “News Talk 820” had been without a loss six successive survey periods for a +1.8 (2.3 – 2.8 – 2.9 – 3.1 – 3.7 – 3.7 – 4.1, 6+). Three straight sweeps without a loss by Cumulus Media’s KLIF-AM result in a gain of two-tenths (.3 – .3 – .4 – .5, 6+) as “570 News & Information” continues at #36. It pulls ahead of Salem Media Group-owned KSKY “660 AM The Answer,” which drops two-tenths (.6 – .4, #34 to #37, 6+).

Unchanged at #20, Entercom’s KRLD-FM “105.3 The Fan” (Rangers, Cowboys) slips two-tenths (2.3 – 2.1, 6+), after a June/July +.8 (1.5 – 1.8 – 2.3, 6+). Locked on 2.7 (6+) in March, April, and May, Cumulus Media’s KTCK “The Ticket – All Sports All The Time” is stuck on 1.7 (6+) in June, July, and August (#24 to #25). This is the fourth time in a row that Disney/ESPN’s KESN “103.3 ESPN Dallas” has a month-to-month fluctuation of one-tenth (.8 – .9, 6+); (.9 – .8, 6+); (.8 – .7, 6+); and (.7 – .8, #32 to #31, 6+).        

Having lost a total of seven-tenths via three straight declines (2.5 – 2.3 – 2.2 – 1.8, 6+), Entercom news-talk hybrid KRLD-AM “News Radio 1080” is up one-tenth to 1.9 (6+) and repeats at #23.

Four straight negative or neutral moves by KERA resulted in a collective -1.0 (3.9 – 3.6 – 3.6 – 3.3 – 2.9, 6+), but the North Texas Public Broadcasting news/talk outlet ends the slide with a +.3 to 3.2 (#14 to #11, 6+).

Dallas Music Formats – The nine-tenths that iHeartMedia CHR KHKS “106.1 Kiss – Dallas/Fort Worth’s Hit Music” squandered as a result of three straight negative or neutral moves (6.7 – 6.3 – 5.8 – 5.8, 6+) is wiped away with an August increase of that magnitude (5.8 – 6.7, +.9, 6+). “Kiss” is #1 the eighth month in a row. Its May dip of four-tenths brought to a close four successive up or flat sweeps that netted eight-tenths (5.9 – 6.1 – 6.3 – 6.3 – 6.7, 6+). April’s 6.7 was KHKS’ best 6+-stat since May 2018’s 6.9. On top 12 straight times, “Kiss” shifted to #3 in “Holiday” 2018. Down two-tenths in July (1.6 – 1.4, 6+), Liberman Broadcasting regional Mexican KNOR “La Raza 93.7” responds with a half-share increase to 1.9 (#23, 6+). Three consecutive gains by Educational Media Foundation contemporary Christian KYDA resulted in an overall +1.2 (1.9 – 2.4 – 2.7 – 3.1, 6+), but “Air 1 – Worship Now” surrenders more than half that increase (2.4, -.7, #13 to #18, 6+). The wild ride continues for WAY Media’s similarly-formatted KAWA “WAY-FM Uplifting-Upbeat-Real,” which was -1.2 in March; a combined +1.2 in April/May (1.1 – 1.6 – 2.3, 6+); -1.4 in June; +.2 in July; and now -.5 in August (1.1 – .6, #30 to #32, 6+). The station KYDA and KAWA are chasing – Salem Media Group contemporary Christian KLTY “94.9 Your Life … Inspired” – follows July’s +1.1 with an August increase of four-tenths to 5.5 (6+) and continues in the runner-up slot. KLTY was stymied on 4.2 (6+) in April and May before slipping to 4.0 (6+) in June. Off one full-share in July/August (3.7 – 3.3 – 2.7, 6+), iHeartMedia adult contemporary KDGE slips from #11 to #15. “Star 102.1” is below a three-share (2.7, 6+) for the first time since June 2018’s 2.9.

Houston

Spoken-Word Formats – Without an increase the fourth time in succession for a net loss of one-half share (3.8 – 3.5 – 3.5 – 3.4 – 3.3, 6+), iHeartMedia news/talk KTRH repeats at #15. “News Radio 740” was -.7 in December 2018 (4.3 – 3.6, 6+); -.7 in “Holiday” 2018 (3.6 – 2.9, 6+); and +.7 in January 2019 (2.9 – 3.6, 6+). In five straight sweeps without an increase, co-owned KPRC “AM 950 – Houston’s More Stimulating Talk Radio” has lost half (-.2) of its 6+ AQH-share (.4 – .4 – .3 – .3 – .3 – .2, #28 to #31, 6+).

When sports talk sibling KBME (Astros) lost one-tenth in July, it curtailed four straight positive or neutral trends in which “Sports Talk 790” more than doubled (+.7) its 6+-stat (.5 – .6 – 1.0 – 1.2 – 1.2, 6+). KBME is up three-tenths to 1.4 (6+) and sticks at #22. “Sports Talk 790” has a four-tenths advantage over Entercom’s KILT-AM “Sports Radio 610” (Texans), which has an April 2019 through August 2019 topline of: 1.1 – 1.1 – 1.0 – 1.0 – 1.0 (#24, 6+). Down two-tenths (.7 – .5, 6+), Gow Communications’ sports talk KFNC “ESPN 97.5” dips from #25 to #26.

Surrendering one-tenth in back-to-back survey periods (2.5 – 2.4 – 2.3, 6+), University of Houston news/talk KUHF carries on at #19.

Houston Music Formats – For the fifth time in the last six reports, Entercom adult hits KKHH “95.7 The Spot” posts a 6+ AQH share between 5.0 – 5.7 (5.1 – 4.7 – 5.1 – 5.4 – 5.0 – 5.7, 6+), progressing from fifth to third. Airing a variety of musical genres including jazz and blues, Texas Southern University’s KTSU “90.9 Your Community Station” posted a .8 (6+) in May; .5 (6+) in June; disappeared from print in July; and resurfaces in August with a .6 (#25, 6+). Over and above reaching the six-share level (6+) for the first time since February’s 6.1, Radio One urban AC KMJQ “Majic 102.1 The People’s Station” escalates from second to first. Supplanted from the top spot after 16 sweeps in a row there is iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA “Sunny 99.1.” Not only does “Sunny” slip from first to second, it has lost roughly 51% (-6.2) of its 6+ AQH share in eight straight declines (12.1 – 8.6 – 8.5 – 8.2 – 7.5 – 7.3 – 7.1 – 6.6 – 5.9, 6+). Immediately in advance of this spiral, “Sunny” was a cumulative +4.9 via three consecutive gains (7.2 – 7.5 – 9.7 – 12.1, 6+). It had been more than two years since KODA slipped below a six-share (June 2017, 5.8, 6+). Faltering by seven-tenths as well in August 2019 is urban contemporary cluster-mate KQBT “93.7 The Beat,” which is off an overall eight-tenths in four straight reports without an increase (4.4 – 4.4 – 4.3 – 4.3 – 3.6, #12 to #14, 6+). In five successive down or flat reports, Liberman Broadcasting’s KQQK lost eight-tenths (3.4 – 3.3 – 2.8 – 2.8 – 2.7 – 2.6, 6+) but “El Norte 107.9” stops the slide with a gain of two-tenths to 2.8 (6+) and stays at #18. Owing to five consecutive negative or neutral trends, Cumulus Media CHR KRBE “104.1 – Houston’s #1 Hit Music Station” has lost an overall eight-tenths (5.3 – 5.2 – 5.1 – 5.1 – 5.1 – 4.5, 6+) and drifts from fourth to eighth. The market’s two main country FMs are separated by two-tenths of a share (6+) and finish at eighth and tenth. Specifically, Cox Media Group’s KKBQ “The New Country 93-Q” is trending 4.8 – 47- 4.5 (6+) and stays at #8, while Entercom’s similarly-formatted KILT-FM “100.3 The Bull,” which added two-tenths in July, relinquishes three-tenths in August (4.6 – 4.3, flat at #10, 6+). Before losing two-tenths in March, “The Bull” had been +1.7 via three bumps in a row (3.5 – 3.8 – 4.5 – 5.2, 6+).

Atlanta

Spoken-Word Formats – July/August’s +1.3 (6.3 – 6.6 – 7.6, 6+) amassed by WSB-AM more than offsets its -.8 in three straight sweeps without an increase (7.1 – 6.6 – 6.3 – 6.3, 6+). Moreover, the Cox Media Group news/talk station progresses from second to first. Following three straight months at #1, WSB-AM slipped to the runner-up slot in April. Down or flat the past three reports for a 50% loss (-.2) of its 6+ AQH share (.4 – .3 – .2 – .2, 6+), Entercom’s WAOK “1380 The Voice of the Community” picks up one-tenth to .3 (6+) but backslides from #28 to #29. It is tied with Salem Media Group-owned WGKA “AM 920 The Answer” (.1 – .3, .2, #32 to #29, 6+). Meanwhile, iHeartMedia-owned WGST “Talk Radio 640” has lost three-tenths via twelve straight down or flat trends (.4 – .3 – .3 – .2 – .2 – .2 – .2 – .1 – .1 – .1 – .1 – .1 – .1, #32 to #33, 6+).

An overall -1.2 in five straight negative or neutral sweeps (4.0 – 3.7 – 3.1 – 2.9 – 2.9 – 2.8, 6+), Entercom sports talk WZGC “92.9 The Game” (Falcons) cuts the shortfall in half with a gain of six-tenths to 3.4 (#14 to #11, 6+). In six consecutive monthlies without a loss, Dickey Broadcasting’s WCNN (Braves) is up a cumulative nine-tenths (1.6 – 1.7 – 2.1 – 2.1 – 2.2 – 2.2 – 2.5, 6+), as “Sports Radio The Fan” carries on at #17.

Even though City of Atlanta Board of Education news/talk WABE returns July’s gain of one-tenth (3.4 – 3.5 – 3.4, 6+), it inches up from #12 to #11. Georgia State University news/talk WRAS repeats July’s (6+) AQH share (.6) and market rank (#25).

Atlanta Music Formats – Not only is Cox Media Group adult contemporary WSB-FM a cumulative +1.3 in three straight upticks (4.7 – 5.2 – 5.4 – 6.0, seventh to sixth, 6+), “B-98.5” reaches the six-share level (6.0, 6+) for the first time in more than four years (May 2015, 6.1, 6+). Up six-tenths as well in August 2019 is Clark Atlanta University-owned WCLK “91.9 Atlanta’s Jazz Station – Classic, Cool, Contemporary” (1.4 – 2.0, 6+), which reaches the top twenty (#19). Both of Atlanta’s country FMs post gains of four-tenths: iHeartMedia’s WUBL “94.9 The Bull” (4.5, #8 the third month in a row, 6+) and Cumulus Media’s WKHX “Kicks 101.5 – Atlanta’s #1 For Country Hits” (2.9, #16 to #14, 6+). The April 2019 through July 2019 topline for “The Bull” was 4.0 – 4.1 – 4.0 – 4.1 (6+). When “The Bull” dropped one-tenth in June, it interrupted three straight increases that produced a +.8 (3.3 – 3.5 – 4.0 – 4.1, 6+). The increase by “Kicks’ suspends three straight dips that accounted for a net loss of six-tenths (3.1 – 2.7 – 2.6 – 2.5, 6+). Off three-tenths in March, “Kicks” later faltered by four-tenths in May. On top the past four months, Salem Media Group contemporary Christian WFSH “104.7 The Fish” craters by -3.8 (8.5 – 4.7, 6+) and fades to seventh. The -3.8 is the largest (6+) July 2019 – August 2019 decrease by any station in the nine PPM-markets highlighted here. When “The Fish” lost three-tenths in July, it halted at five its consecutive string of bumps that netted an overall +3.9 (4.9 – 5.4 – 5.7 – 7.0 – 7.9 – 8.8, 6+). A collective -1.6 through five consecutive negative or neutral moves (5.2 – 4.6 – 4.2 – 3.9 – 3.6 – 3.6, 6+), Radio One urban contemporary WHTA “Hot 107.9” halts the skid with a +.1 to 3.7 (6+) and carries on at #10. After faltering by two-tenths in July (3.9 – 3.7, 6+), iHeartMedia CHR WWPW “Power 96.1 Atlanta’s #1 Hit Music Station” regains one-tenth to 3.8 (6+) and continues at #9. Frozen on 3.4 (6+) in “Holiday” 2018 and January 2019 before dropping to 3.0 (6+) in February, “Power” gained seven-tenths in March; was down one-tenth in April; and dialed up a +.6 in May. Sputtering by one-half share each are WWPW’s format rival – Cumulus Media-owned WWWQ “Q-100 Atlanta’s New Hits” (3.1, #10 to #13, 6+) – and Entercom hot AC WSTR “Star 94.1” (#13 to #14, 6+). In July, “Q-100” returned the four-tenths it gained the previous sweep; it logged a +.7 in January; relinquished six-tenths in February; and had a February 2019 through May 2019 topline of 3.5 – 3.5 – 3.4 – 3.6 (6+). In the last five reports, “Star” has posted a 2.9 (6+) three times and 3.4 (6+) the other two (2.9 – 2.9 – 3.4 – 3.4 – 2.9, 6+).

Philadelphia

Spoken-Word Formats – Down a combined half-share in June/July (2.2 – 1.8 – 1.7, 6+), Entercom’s WPHT “Talk Radio 1210” adds one-tenth to 1.8 (6+) and reenters the top twenty (#21 to #20); July’s 1.7 was its weakest 6+-showing since June 2018 (1.7, as well). In five consecutive decreases, Townsquare Media news/talk WKXW lost roughly half (-.8) its 6+ AQH-share (1.5 – 1.4 – 1.3 – 1.2 – 1.0 – .7, 6+) but “New Jersey 101.5” is up one-tenth to .8 (6+) and continues at #25.

Locked on 5.9 (6+) in June and July after losing seven-tenths in May, Entercom sports talk WIP “Sports Radio 94.1” (Phillies, Eagles) erupts with a +.8 to 6.7 and jumps from fourth to second. While it repeats July’s 2.3 (6+), Beasley Media Group-owned WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” slips from #17 to #18; June’s 2.1 was its lowest 6+-stat since September 2018’s 1.8.

Anchored at #10, Entercom’s KYW “News Radio 1060” hasn’t shown an increase seven sweeps in succession and is an overall -1.3 in that timeframe (5.0 – 4.6 – 4.4 – 4.0 – 4.0 – 3.8 – 3.7 – 3.7, 6+).

Public news/talk WHYY is up three-tenths (2.6 – 2.9, 6+) and advances from #14 to a four-way tie at #12.

Philadelphia Music Formats – In back-to-back sweeps, iHeartMedia urban AC WDAS-FM  improves by a half-share (5.3 – 5.8 – 6.3, fifth to third, 6+). Prior to July, “Philly’s Best R&B and Throwbacks” lost eight-tenths since March via three consecutive negative or neutral moves (6.1 – 6.1 – 5.9 – 5.3, 6+). A collective -1.0 as a result of four straight losses (3.3 – 3.2 – 3.1 – 2.4 – 2.3, 6+), Entercom-owned WTDY “Today’s Hits 96.5 TDY” pulls the plug with a +.1 to 2.4 (#17 to #16, 6+). After nearly quadrupling (+2.2) its 6+ AQH share in nine straight sweeps without a loss (.8 – .9 – .9 – 1.0 – 1.3 – 1.7 – 2.0 – 2.2 – 2.5 – 3.0, 6+), Radio One-owned WPPZ “107.9 – Philly’s Classic R&B” lost one-tenth in July but rebounds with a +.4 (2.9 – 3.3, #12 to #11, 6+). WPPZ transitioned from gospel in mid-December 2018. Frozen on 6.6 (6+) in May and June, WMGK gained four-tenths in July, enabling it to proceed from second to first. While off one-tenth in August to 6.9 (6+), the Beasley Media Group classic rocker repeats at #1; July’s 7.0 was its highest 6+-stat since February 2018’s 7.1. The yoyo effect continues for Entercom classic hits-oldies WOGL “98.1 – Nobody Plays More 80s,” which was a combined +2.1 in January/February (5.0 – 6.3 – 7.1, 6+); -1.2 via four straight April through June down or flat sweeps (7.1 – 6.8 – 6.0 – 6.0 – 5.9, 6+); +.8 in July; and now -1.0 in August (6.7 – 5.7, second to fifth, 6+). Entercom-owned sports talk WIP was on top in January; WOGL in February; adult contemporary sibling WBEB in March; WMGK set the pace in April; WBEB did so in May and June; and WMGK is #1 in July and August. Following six straight sweeps without a loss that yielded a +1.2 (1.4 – 1.4 – 1.7 – 1.8 – 2.0 – 2.3 – 2.6, 6+), University of Pennsylvania triple A WXPN “88.5 Vinyl At Heart” is -.8 in July/August (2.6 – 2.4 – 1.8, #16 to #20, 6+). Four successive up or flat trends by iHeartMedia urban contemporary WUSL netted eight-tenths (3.7 – 3.7 – 3.7 – 4.0 – 4.5, 6+), but “Power 99” surrenders six-tenths in July/August (4.5 – 4.0 – 3.9, 6+) and continues in ninth-place.

Long Island

Spoken-Word Formats – In addition to logging the largest (6+) July 2019 to August 2019 increase of any station in the nine PPM-markets shown here (+1.5), iHeartMedia news/talk WOR extends to five its consecutive string of bumps that have netted a +2.5 (2.2 – 2.5 – 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.2 – 4.7, 6+), as “710 The Voice of New York” rockets from #11 in Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) all the way to #4. In four consecutive decreases, news/talk WABC lost one-half share (1.5 – 1.4 – 1.3 – 1.1 – 1.0, 6+) but stops the slide with a +.1 to 1.1 (#25 to #26, 6+).

In six straight up or flat reports, Entercom sports talk WFAN (Yankees, Giants) is +1.3 (4.3 – 4.4 – 5.1 – 5.3 – 5.5 – 5.5 – 5.6, 6+) and is #1 the fifth month in a row. This is its highest 6+-share in Long Island since October 2018 (5.6, as well). Off a combined four-tenths in June/July (2.3 – 2.2 – 1.9, 6+), similarly-programmed WEPN “98.7 ESPN New York” picks up one-tenth (2.0, #19 to #18, 6+).

Tied at #12 are Entercom all-news siblings WINS (2.9, +.2, #13 to #12, 6+) and WCBS-AM (2.9, +.4, #15 to #12, 6+). WINS was stuck on 3.0 (6+) in May and June and then dropped three-tenths in July. Entering the August sweep, WCBS-AM was -1.3 via three straight down or flat trends (3.8 – 2.9 – 2.5 – 2.5, 6+).

After losing eight-tenths through six successive sweeps without an increase (2.1 – 2.0 – 1.6 – 1.6 – 1.3 – 1.3 – 1.3, 6+), WNYC Broadcasting Foundation news/talk WNYC-FM gains two-tenths to 1.5 (6+) yet backslides from #24 to #25.

Long Island Music Formats – Without a decrease in each of the last five sweeps for a net gain of one-half share (4.5 – 4.5 – 4.6 – 4.8 – 4.9 – 5.0, 6+), iHeartMedia New York City CHR WHTZ “Z-100” advances from fourth to third. Entercom New York City classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM “101.1 New York’s Greatest Hits,” which was -1.0 via three consecutive decreases (5.1 – 5.1 – 4.4 – 4.1, 6+), ends the slide with a gain of two-tenths to 4.3 (seventh to sixth, 6+). Three straight drops by Connoisseur Media-owned classic hits-oldies WBZO accounted for a collective -1.6 (3.7 – 3.2 – 2.9 – 2.1, 6+), but “103.1 Max FM” is +.6 in July/August (2.1 – 2.6 – 2.7, #14 to #15, 6+). Spanish contemporary Christian WNYG “Radio Cantico Nueva” records an August increase of nine-tenths (1.5 – 2.4, 6+) and cracks the top twenty at #17. Five consecutive up or flat reports by Entercom alternative WNYL “Alt 92.3” account for a +1.1 (1.6 – 1.7 – 1.9 – 2.1 – 2.1 – 2.7, #16 to #15, 6+). Cox Media Group-owned classic rock WBAB, which was +1.1 in three straight positive or neutral sweeps (4.0 – 4.1 – 5.1 – 5.1, 6+), forfeits all but one-tenth of that bounty (4.1, -1.0, 6+) and tumbles from third to eighth. A collective +1.1 through three straight Long Island reports without a loss (3.5 – 3.9 – 3.9 – 4.6, 6+), iHeartMedia New York City classic rock WAXQ “Q-104.3” surrenders four-tenths to 4.2 (fifth to seventh, 6+). Prior to July, the last time “Q-104.3” reached the four-share threshold in Long Island was in January (4.0). After three Long Island declines in a row resulting in a loss of more than 75% (-1.7) of its 6+ AQH-share in that April 2019 through July 2019 stretch (2.2 – 1.9 – 1.5 – .5, 6+), WPLJ vanishes from print. The sale of the legendary hot AC from Cumulus Media to Educational Media Foundation closed on May 31 and EMF immediately switched WPLJ to contemporary Christian “Positive & Encouraging K-Love.”