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October 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four

| November 5, 2021

October 2021 PPM Data – Information for the October 2021 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.

Nielsen Audio’s October 2021 sweep covered September 16 – October 13.

Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are September 2021 – October 2021 (6+).

AUSTIN

News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 4.9 – 5.2, +.3, repeats in fourth-place

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.6 – 1.9, +.3, #17 to #16

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 7.5 – 7.4, -.1, anchored at #2

Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, eighth consecutive month, 11.0 – 9.0, -2.0

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: CHR KHFI (+1.8)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult hits KBPA (-2.0)

RALEIGH

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 6.4 – 6.3, -.1, remains at #4

Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 2.4 – 2.2, -.2, #14 to #15

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” 2.3 – 2.6, +.3, #15 to #14

Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 10.9 – 9.2, -1.7, #1

Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WUNC, twelfth consecutive month, 10.9 – 9.2, -1.7

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WMAG (+1.1)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WUNC (-1.7)

INDIANAPOLIS

News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 7.4 – 7.2, -.2, fourth to fifth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Colts) 5.5 – 5.1, -.4, seventh to eighth

iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” .2 – .5, +.3, steady at #20

Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting’s WFYI 6.9 – 6.0, -.9, fifth to sixth

Number One 6+: Cumulus Media adult hits WJJK, ninth successive month, 9.4 – 9.0 -.4

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: country WLHK (+1.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WFYI (-.9)

MILWAUKEE

News/Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Brewers and Green Bay Packers) 9.1 – 9.8, +.7, #1

iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 8.9 – 9.3, +.4, repeats at #2

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.3 – 1.8, +.5, unchanged at #15

Audacy-owned WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” .9 – 1.0, +.1, #16 to #17

Good Karma Brands’ WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” .6 – .8, +.2, #22 to #18

iHeartMedia-owned WOKY “The Big 920” .7 – .8, +.1, flat at #18

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.9 – 4.1, -.8, ninth to tenth

Wisconsin Educational Communications Board’s WHAD .7 – .8, +.1, steady at #18

Number One 6+: news/talk WTMJ, seventh straight month, 9.1 – 9.8, +.7

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase (Tie): news/talk WTMJ; hot AC WMYX; and classic hits-oldies WZTI (+.7)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): alternative WLUM; public radio news/talk WUWM; and adult contemporary WLDB (-.8)

NASHVILLE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 7.8 – 7.3, -.5, first to second

iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 2.9 – 2.5, -.4, #14 to #15

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” (Tennessee Titans) 4.8 – 6.0, +1.2, #11 to #7

Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” 1.0 – 1.2, +.2, unchanged at #18

Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM steady at 4.9, tenth to ninth

Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, tenth consecutive month, flat at 7.8

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: urban contemporary WUBT (+1.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: country WSM-FM (-1.2)

PROVIDENCE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 4.2 – 5.1, +.9, eighth to fifth

iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” .6 – .7, +.1, #21 to #20

News – Talk: iHeartMedia’s WBZ-AM “1030 News Radio” 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, remains at #12

Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots) 4.3 – 5.0, +.7, seventh to sixth

Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 3.7 – 4.3, +.6, ninth to seventh

Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation’s WGBH 2.4 – 2.5, +.1, #11 to #10

Rhode Island Public Radio-owned WNPN 2.9 – 2.2, -.7, #10 to #11

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, third straight month, 12.2 – 13.9, +1.7

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: rock WHJY (+1.7)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WWLI (-1.7)

NORFOLK

News/Talk: Commonwealth Radio’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.3 – 2.6, +.3, unchanged at #14

News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” 1.0 – .8, -.2, #17 to #20

Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.0 – 1.2, +.2, #17 to #18

Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, 36th consecutive month, 11.8 – 10.6, -1.2

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: hot AC WPTE (+1.5)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: urban AC WVKL (-1.2)

JACKSONVILLE

News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” steady at 8.2, third to second

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” unchanged at .6, #20 to #18

Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT  4.4 – 4.1, -.3, eighth to ninth

Number One 6+: Renda Broadcasting adult contemporary WEJZ, third consecutive month, 10.1 – 8.9, -1.2

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: country WGNE (+1.7)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary WEJZ and urban contemporary WJBT (-1.2)

WEST PALM BEACH

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” 2.5 – 2.9, +.4, #12 to #9

Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 2.2 – 2.1, -.1, #14 to #13

iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” 1.5 – .8, -.7, #17 to #19

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 4.2 – 3.4, -.8, fifth to sixth

Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, first month, 8.0 – 9.2, +1.2

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic rock WKGR (+1.7)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WFEZ (-1.0)

GREENSBORO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 3.9 – 4.5, +.6, ninth to seventh

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Curtis Media Group-owned WSJS & WPCM 600 AM & 920 AM” flat at .4, #15 to #16 and co-owned WMFR “Triad Sports Network,” .1, #17; WMFR last appeared in print in April 2021 (.1, 6+)

Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 3.9 – 2.9, -1.0, ninth to tenth

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 2.0 – 1.7, -.3, remains at #13

Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, fifth month in a row, 11.0 – 11.9, +.9

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: country WTQR (+1.1)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): public radio news/talk WFDD and rock WVBZ (-1.0)

MEMPHIS

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 4.8 – 3.6, -1.2, eighth to tenth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy cluster-mates WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” 4.3 – 4.1, -.2, remains at #9; WMFS’ internet stream .5 – .3, -.2, #17 to #18; and WMC-AM “ESPN 790 AM” steady at .3, #19 to #18

Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications’ WKNO 1.9 – 2.1, +.2, #14 to #13

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC KJMS, eighth consecutive month, 10.9 – 11.3, +.4

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO (+1.9)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WREC (-1.2)

HARTFORD

News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 6.2 – 6.0, -.2, sixth to seventh

Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” 1.0 – .8, -.2, remains at #14

iHeartMedia’s WPOP “News Radio 1410 AM & 100.9 FM” anchored at .2, #20 to #18

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WUCS “97.9 ESPN” .6 – .8, +.2, #16 to #14

Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications’ WNPR 7.7 – 7.4, -.3, continues in third-place

New England Public Media’s WFCR .6 – .4, -.2, repeats at #16

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, nineteenth successive month, 9.7 – 10.3, +.6

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary WRCH; hot AC WTIC-FM; CHR WKSS; classic hits-oldies WHCN; and alternative WMRQ (+.6)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic rock WDRC-FM (-.4)

 

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.  

October 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three

| November 4, 2021

October 2021 PPM Data – Information for the October 2021 ratings period has been released for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.

Nielsen Audio’s October 2021 sweep covered September 16 – October 13.

TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are September 2021 – October 2021 (6+).

PORTLAND

News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 5.8 – 5.5, -.3, locked in fourth-place

iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 3.2 – 3.1, -.1, #15 to #13

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.1 – 7.8, -.3, #1 to #2 and KOPB’s internet stream 1.7 – 2.8, +1.1, #19 to #17

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, first month, 7.2 – 8.1, +.9

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk KOPB’s internet stream (+1.1)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: country KWJJ (-1.0)

CHARLOTTE

News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” (Carolina Panthers) 4.7 – 3.9, -.8, #8 to #11

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” .9 – 1.0, +.1, remains at #18

Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 3.4 – 3.8, +.4, #13 to #12

South Carolina Educational Television Commission’s WNSC .5 – .7, +.2, unchanged at #20

Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group urban contemporary WPEG, first month, 5.5 – 6.6, +1.1

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: country WKKT (+1.2)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic rock WRFX (-1.4)

SAN ANTONIO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” 5.0 – 3.8, -1.2, seventh to tenth

Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #17 to #16

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 3.6 – 2.8, -.8, #11 to #13

Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, first month, 6.7 – 7.2, +.5

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KQXT (+1.0)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WOAI (-1.2)

SACRAMENTO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 9.8 – 8.6, -1.2, #1 and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.4 – 3.2, -.2, #12 to #13

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” .5 – .8, +.3, #21 to #19

Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio’s KXJZ 6.1 – 5.4, -.7, fourth to fifth

Number One 6+: news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM, fourth straight month, 9.8 – 8.6, -1.2

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies KHYL (+1.4)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM (-1.2)

PITTSBURGH

News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.7 – 4.4, -.3, sixth to ninth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 8.8 – 8.5, -.3, second to third

Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 3.8 – 2.9, -.9, #11 to #12

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WDVE, fifth consecutive month, 10.4 – 10.8, +.4

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase:  classic hits-oldies WWSW (+2.0)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WESA (-.9)

SALT LAKE CITY

News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio” 8.2 – 9.9, +1.7, #1

iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 6.3 – 6.8, +.5, fourth to second

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.7 – 3.4, -1.3, seventh to tenth

Number One 6+: news/talk KSL, second straight month, 8.2 – 9.9, +1.7

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: news/talk KSL (+1.7)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KODJ (-1.8)

LAS VEGAS

News/Talk: Audacy’s KXNT “News Talk 840” flat at 1.9, repeats at #19

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, first month, 7.3 – 9.6, +2.3

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KKLZ (+2.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary KSNE (-1.5)

ORLANDO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 6.1 – 5.7, -.4, seventh to ninth

Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.5 – 2.6, +.1, #15 to #13

iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.5 – 1.4, -.1, repeats at #19

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” 1.7 – 1.8, +.1, remains at #17

Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE 2.7 – 2.3, -.4, #13 to #15

Number One 6+: Cox Media Group urban AC WCFB, first month, 7.5 – 7.9, +.4

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: Spanish contemporary WOEX (+2.1)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic rock WMMO (-1.2)

CINCINNATI

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 14.5 – 13.2, -1.3, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 4.5 – 5.5, +1.0, seventh to fourth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” (Bengals) 1.3 – 1.4, +.1, repeats at #18

Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU 3.8 – 3.3, -.5, stays at #11

Number One 6+: news/talk WLW seventh successive month, 14.5 – 13.2, -1.3

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic rock WOFX (+1.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WLW (-1.3)

CLEVELAND

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Indians) 6.6 – 5.4, -1.2, repeats in eighth-place

News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” .1 – .2, +.1, #19 to #18

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” (Browns) 3.4 – 4.3, +.9, tenth to ninth

Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream-owned WCPN 3.0 – 3.3, +.3, #13 to #12

Kent State University’s WKSU .7 – .9, +.2, #17 to #16

Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock WNCX fourth successive month, 9.6 – 11.1, +1.5

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic rock WNCX (+1.5)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WTAM (-1.2)

KANSAS CITY

News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 4.5 – 4.6, +.1, fifth to seventh and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” unchanged at .9, remains at #20

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 2.8 – 2.6, -.2, #15 to #16

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri’s KCUR 5.7 – 5.9, +.2, locked at #3

Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, first month, 7.6 – 8.6, +1.0

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic rock KCFX (+1.0)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM (-1.7)

COLUMBUS

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 6.9 – 5.9, -1.0, fourth to sixth

News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” steady at .1, #20 to #19

Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” 8.1 – 10.1*, +2.0, #1 and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” .5 – .6, +.1, #16 to #15

Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.9 – 7.3, -.6, second to third

Number One 6+: sports talk WBNS-FM, second successive month, 8.1 – 10.1, +2.0

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: sports talk WBNS-FM (+2.0)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WSNY (-1.6)

*In the 36 PPM-markets whose October 2021 data we’ve analyzed thus far, WBNS-FM is the only sports talk station to reach double-digits (10.1, 6+).

 

Up next: October 2021 overviews for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.

 

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com. 

October 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two

| November 3, 2021

October 2021 PPM Data – Information for the October 2021 sweep has been released for Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.

Nielsen Audio’s October 2021 survey period covered September 16 – October 13.

TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are September 2021 – October 2021 (6+).

WASHINGTON, DC

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” (Washington Football Team) 3.2 – 4.2, +1.0, #13 to #8

News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 8.5 – 8.3, -.2, second to third

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) 1.9 – 1.8, -.1, repeats at #17 and WJFK-FM’s internet stream, flat at .6, remains at #20

Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 7.4 – 8.7, +1.3, #3 to #1

Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WAMU, first month, 7.4 – 8.7, +1.3

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk WAMU (+1.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: alternative WWDC (-.7)

BOSTON

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 3.9 – 4.1, +.2, ninth to eighth

News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 6.6 – 6.2, -.4, remains in third-place

Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots) 7.4 – 8.0, +.6, #1

Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) steady at 3.9, continues at #9

Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 4.0 – 3.7, -.3, #8 to #11

WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.9 – 3.0, +.1, #13 to #12

Number One 6+: sports talk WBZ-FM, second successive month, 7.4 – 8.0, +.6

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: hot AC WWBX (+1.6)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: rhythmic hot AC WBQT and rhythmic CHR WJMN (-.6)

MIAMI

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WIOD “News Radio 610” 1.5 – 1.8, +.3, #23 to #20

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 3.5 – 3.6, +.1, ninth to eighth

Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WFEZ, first month, 7.6 – 8.5, +.9

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary WFEZ and urban contemporary WMIB (+.9)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WMXJ (-.8)

SEATTLE

News/Talk: Bonneville’s KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” (Seahawks) 7.1 – 6.8, -.3, #1

News: Lotus Communications’ KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM “Seattle News, Weather, Sports” flat at 5.4, third to fourth

Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners and Seahawks) 3.9 – 4.7, +.8, ninth to seventh

Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 5.4 – 5.5, +.1, repeats at #3

Number One 6+: news/talk KIRO-FM, fourth straight month, 7.1 – 6.8, -.3

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase (Tie): classic rock KZOK; sports talk KIRO-AM; and contemporary Christian KCMS-FM (+.8)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: alternative KEXP (-1.4)

DETROIT

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 3.8 – 3.1, -.7, #12 to #14

News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” 5.5 – 5.7, +.2, fourth to sixth

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers and Lions) 5.5 – 5.9, +.4, repeats in fourth-place

Public Radio News/Talk: Wayne State University-owned WDET 1.2 – 2.1, +.9, #21 to #16

University of Michigan’s WUOM 1.7 – 1.8, +.1, #18 to #17

Number One 6+ (Tie): Beasley Media Group classic rock WCSX, first month, 7.2 – 6.9, -.3 and iHeartMedia urban AC WMXD, first month, 6.7 – 6.9, +.2

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WNIC (+1.5)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WJR (-.7)

PHOENIX

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 4.5 – 4.7, +.2, fifth to fourth

Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” (Arizona Cardinals) 3.7 – 3.8, +.1, steady at #9

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KMVP-FM “98.7 Arizona’s Sports Station” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #18 to #16

Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ flat at 3.3, #10 to #11

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, twelfth consecutive month, 7.3 – 6.6, -.7

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase (Tie): classic rock KSLX; hot AC KMXP; and Spanish contemporary KQMR (+.6)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): adult hits KYOT; rock KUPD; and contemporary Christian KFLR (-.8)

MINNEAPOLIS

News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Twins) 5.2 – 4.4, -.8, #6 to #12

iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-AM “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 3.3 – 3.2, -.1, locked at #14

Hubbard Broadcasting’s KTMY “My Talk 107.1” 1.3 – 1.7, +.4, #21 to #18

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” (Minnesota Vikings) 4.7 – 7.0, +2.3, #11 to #4

Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 7.5 – 7.3, -.2, continues at #3

Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC KSTP-FM, first month, 7.6 – 8.2, +.6

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: sports talk KFXN (+2.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian KTIS-FM (-1.4)

SAN DIEGO

News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOGO “News Radio 600” 4.7 – 4.9, +.2,  fourth to sixth; KFI “AM 640” 2.0 – 2.1, +.1, #18 to #16; and KGB-AM “760 AM” flat at 2.1, remains at #16

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University-owned KPBS 5.2 – 5.1, -.1, third to fourth

Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies KXSN, first month, 5.7 – 6.2, +.5

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: country KSON (+.9)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: rhythmic hot AC XHRM (-.9)

TAMPA

News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 4.4 – 4.3, -.1, sixth to fifth

iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” 3.3 – 2.9, -.4, #11 to #15

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) flat at 2.8, unchanged at #17

Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida-owned WUSF 3.2 – 3.0, -.2, #12 to #14

Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV*, first month, 7.5 – 8.5, +1.0

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WXGL (+1.6)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian WCIE (-1.5)

*WDUV held – or shared – the lead for 109 successive months before being overtaken by WCIE in August 2021

DENVER

News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOA “News Radio 850” (Rockies and Broncos) 2.9 – 3.3, +.4, #15 to #11; KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.5 – 2.8, +.3, #16 to #13; and KDFD “Freedom 93.7” 2.3 – 2.0, -.3, #18 to #19

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 3.0 – 3.5, +.5, #13 to #10

Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 5.3 – 4.4, -.9, third to seventh

Number One 6+ (Tie): Bonneville country KYGO, second month in a row, 7.1 – 6.1, -1.0 and adult contemporary cluster-mate KOSI first month, 5.9 – 6.1, +.2

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: hot AC KIMN (+1.2)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: country KYGO (-1.0)

BALTIMORE

News/Talk: Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” (Ravens) 3.7 – 3.4, -.3, #9 to #12

WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” flat at 2.9, remains at #15

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” (Orioles) 4.3 – 5.0, +.7, seventh to fifth

Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation’s WYPR 3.5 – 3.7, +.2, #11 to #9

American University-owned WAMU 1.4 – 1.0, -.4, #17 to #19

Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WWIN-FM, tenth consecutive month, 8.6 – 8.8, +.2

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: country WPOC (+1.1)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult hits WQSR (-.8)

ST. LOUIS

News/Talk: Audacy’s KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) 6.0 – 5.8, -.2, repeats at #8 and co-owned KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 3.7 – 3.3, -.4, continues at #14

iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-FM “104.9 The Patriot” .5 – .9, +.4 #19 to #18

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 3.8 – 5.3, +1.5, #12 to #9

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 4.2 – 2.6, -1.6, #10 to #15

Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting rock KSHE, tenth consecutive month, 11.0 – 9.6, -1.4

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: sports talk WXOS (+1.5)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk KWMU (-1.6)

 

Up next: October 2021 overviews for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.

October 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One

| November 2, 2021

October 2021 PPM Data – Information for the October 2021 ratings period has been released for New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union.

Nielsen Audio’s October 2021 sweep covered September 16 – October 13.

TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are September 2021 – October 2021 (6+).

NEW YORK

News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.2 – 2.4, +.2, #18 to #17

iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.4 – 2.2, -.2, #16 to #18

News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” flat at  2.8, #13 to #14 and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.4 – 2.1, -.3, #16 to #19

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees and Giants) 2.7 – 3.3, +.6, #14 to #11

Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation-owned WNYC-FM 3.4 – 3.6, +.2, tenth to eighth

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, third straight month, 8.3 – 7.0, -1.3

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: Spanish contemporary WXNY (+.8)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WLTW (-1.3)

LOS ANGELES

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 3.8 – 3.2, -.6, seventh to tenth

News: Audacy’s KNX “1070 News Radio” 3.0 – 3.1, +.1, #10 to #11

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KLAC “AM 570 LA Sports” (Dodgers and Chargers) 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #18 to #13

Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 3.0 – 2.0, -1.0, #10 to #20

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, third successive month, 5.5 – 6.3, +.8

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KOST (+.8)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk KPCC (-1.0)

CHICAGO

News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” 3.6 – 3.5, -.1, anchored at #9

News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” (Bears) 6.6 – 6.7, +.1, #1

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WSCR “670 The Score” (Cubs) steady at 2.5, #16 to #14

Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 4.3 – 4.9, +.6, fourth to third

Number One 6+: news WBBM-AM & WCFS, second straight month, 6.6 – 6.7, +.1

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk WBEZ (+.6)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): hot AC WTMX; adult contemporary WRME-LP; and news/talk WLS-AM (-.6)

SAN FRANCISCO

News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” flat at 1.7, #18 to #19

News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 6.5 – 6.0, -.5, locked at #3

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants and 49ers) 7.0 – 6.9, -.1, remains in second-place

Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 7.9 – 7.2, -.7, #1

Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KQED, tenth straight month, 7.9 – 7.2, -.7

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: rhythmic hot AC KRBQ (+.6)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): public radio news/talk KQED and regional Mexican KRZZ (-.7)

DALLAS

News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 4.0 – 3.6, -.4, seventh to ninth

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” 3.6 – 4.0, +.4, #11 to #5

Audacy-owned KRLD-FM “105.3 The Fan” (Cowboys) 1.8 – 2.3, +.5, #21 to #19

Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA 3.1 – 3.0, -.1, #14 to #15

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia CHR KHKS, third month in a row, 4.6 – 5.4, +.8

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: CHR KHKS (+.8)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): country KPLX and regional Mexican KZZA (-.5)

HOUSTON

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” flat at 4.8, carries on at #7

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF steady at 2.6, #19 to #18

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, sixth consecutive month, 6.6 – 6.5, -.1

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: regional Mexican KLTN (+.6)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): urban AC KMJQ; Spanish contemporary KLOL; and regional Mexican KTJM (-.5)

ATLANTA

News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 9.7 – 9.6, -.1, #1

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WZGC “92.9 The Game” (Falcons) flat at 2.9, #10 to #11

Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” (Braves) 1.9 – 2.2, +.3, repeats at #17

Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools’ WABE 2.3 – 2.4, +.1, unchanged at #14

Number One 6+: news/talk WSB-AM, 29th consecutive month, 9.7 – 9.6, -.1

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: gospel WPZE (+1.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: CHR WWPW (-1.2)

PHILADELPHIA

News/Talk: Audacy-owned WPHT “Talk Radio 1210” 1.6 – 1.4, -.2, continues at #20

News: Audacy’s KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 5.4 – 5.3, -.1, fourth to sixth

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Phillies and Eagles) 4.8 – 5.5, +.7, seventh to fifth

Beasley Media Group’s WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” 1.7 – 1.8, +.1, #18 to #17

The internet stream of Audacy-owned WIP 1.6 – 1.4, -.2, flat at #20

Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY’s WHYY 5.1 – 5.6, +.5, fifth to fourth

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WDAS-FM, tenth straight month, 8.3 – 8.7, +.4

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: sports talk WIP (+.7)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: CHR WIOQ (-.6)

LONG ISLAND

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 3.1 – 2.7, -.4, #14 to #15

News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 3.2 – 2.9, -.3, #13 to #12 and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 3.5 – 2.8, -.7, #12 to #13

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees and Giants) 4.4 – 4.9, +.5, repeats at #4

Public Radio News/Talk:  None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM, third straight month, 5.4 – 6.3, +.9

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM (+.9)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease (Tie): news WINS and rhythmic CHR WQHT (-.7)

RIVERSIDE

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFI “AM 640” 2.9 – 2.7, -.2, #11 to #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits-oldies KOLA, seventh straight month, 8.7 – 8.6, -.1

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies KDAY (+1.3)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KRTH (-1.4)

SAN JOSE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” steady at 2.1, #16 to #15

News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 5.5 – 5.7, +.2, repeats at #2

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants and 49ers) 4.9 – 4.0, -.9, third to sixth

Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 7.8 – 7.9, +.1, #1

Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KQED, ninth month in a row, 7.8 – 7.9, +.1

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classical KDFC (+1.0)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KBAY (-1.1)

MIDDLESEX

News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 4.4 – 3.7, -.7, sixth to tenth

News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.1 – 1.7, -.4, #19 to #20

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees and Giants) 2.8 – 3.0, +.2, #14 to #12

Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 4.1 – 3.9, -.2, repeats at #9

Number One 6+: Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish tropical WSKQ, second month in a row, 6.9 – 7.4, +.5

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLTW (+2.4)

Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic rock WAXQ (-1.1)

Up next: October 2021 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.

September 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four

| October 8, 2021

September 2021 PPM Data – Information for the September 2021 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.

Nielsen Audio’s September 2021 sweep covered August 19 – September 15.

Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Also cited are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are August 2021 – September 2021 (6+).

AUSTIN

News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 5.0 – 4.9, -.1, fifth to fourth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.5 – 1.6, +.1, #18 to #17

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 9.0 – 7.5, -1.5, carries on in the runner-up slot

Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, seventh month in succession, 10.4 – 11.0, +.6

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: regional Mexican KLQB (+1.4)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk KUT (-1.5)

RALEIGH

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 4.8 – 6.4, +1.6, seventh to fourth

Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 3.6 – 2.4, -1.2, #12 to #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” 1.9 – 2.3, +.4, repeats at #15

Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 9.8 – 10.9, +1.1, #1

Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WUNC, 11th consecutive month, 9.8 – 10.9, +1.1

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: news/talk WTKK (+1.6)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: country WQDR-FM (-1.8)

INDIANAPOLIS

News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 8.0 – 7.4, -.6, third to fourth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Colts) 4.4 – 5.5, +1.1, eighth to seventh

iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” .3 – .2, -.1, flat at #20

Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting’s WFYI 6.7 – 6.9, +.2, steady at #5

Number One 6+: Cumulus Media adult hits WJJK, eighth successive month, unchanged at 9.4

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: sports talk WIBC-HD2 (+1.1)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: classic rock WFBQ (-.9)

MILWAUKEE

News/Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Brewers and Green Bay Packers) 8.2 – 9.1, +.9, #1

iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 7.2 – 8.9, +1.7, third to second

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.9 – 1.3, -.6, flat at #15

Audacy-owned WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” .8 – .9, +.1, #18 to #16

iHeartMedia-owned WOKY “The Big 920” .6 – .7, +.1, #20 to #18

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.6 – 4.9, +.3, tenth to ninth

Wisconsin Educational Communications Board’s WHAD .8 – .7, -.1, flat at #18

Number One 6+: news/talk WTMJ, sixth straight month, 8.2 – 9.1, +.9

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: news/talk WISN (+1.7)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WRIT (-1.0)

NASHVILLE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” steady at 7.8, second to first

iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 2.1 – 2.9, +.8, #16 to #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” (Tennessee Titans) 4.2 – 4.8, +.6, #10 to #11

Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” .8 – 1.0, +.2, #20 to #18 and co-owned WBUZ-HD3 “94.9 Game 2” .4 – .8, +.4, #23 to #20

Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 3.9 – 4.9, +1.0, #12 to #10

Number One 6+ (Tie): news/talk WWTN, first month, flat at 7.8 and Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, ninth straight month, 8.5 – 7.8, -.7

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: CHR WRVW (+1.1)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: country WSM-FM (-1.4)

PROVIDENCE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” flat at 4.2, remains in eighth-place

News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “1030 News Radio” steady at 1.8, continues at #12

Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group‘s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots) unchanged at 4.3, stays at #7

Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 3.4 – 3.7, +.3, locked in ninth-place

Public Radio News/Talk: Rhode Island Public Radio-owned WNPN 2.7 – 2.9, +.2, #11 to #10

WGBH Educational Foundation’s WGBH 2.8 – 2.4, -.4, #10 to #11

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, second straight month, 11.7 – 12.2, +.5

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WWLI (+1.8)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WWBB (-1.0)

NORFOLK

News/Talk: Commonwealth Radio’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, steady at #14

News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, #19 to #17

Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” .9 – 1.0, +.1, #20 to #17

Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, 35th consecutive month, 12.1 – 11.8, -.3

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase (Tie): adult hits WNOB and rock WNOR (+.6)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WVBW (-1.1)

JACKSONVILLE

News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 7.9 – 8.2, +.3, carries on at #3

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” .3 – .6, +.3, continues at #20

Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT  4.8 – 4.4, -.4, repeats at #8

Number One 6+: Renda Broadcasting adult contemporary WEJZ, second consecutive month, 9.9 – 10.1, +.2

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: CHR WKSL (+.7)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WJGL (-1.0)

WEST PALM BEACH

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” 2.7 – 2.5, -.2, #11 to #12

Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 2.0 – 2.2, +.2, #15 to #14

iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” 1.4 – 1.5, +.1, #19 to #17

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 4.1 – 4.2, +1, repeats at #5

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WOLL, first month, 6.8 – 8.3, +1.5

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WOLL (+1.5)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: CHR WLDI (-.8)

GREENSBORO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 3.8 – 3.9, +.1, steady in ninth-place

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Curtis Media Group-owned WSJS & WPCM 600 AM & 920 AM” flat at .4, remains at #15

Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 3.5 – 3.9, +.4, tenth to ninth

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 2.1 – 2.0, -.1, continues at #13

Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, fourth month in a row, 11.3 – 11.0, -.3

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: rhythmic CHR WJMH (+.7)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: country WPAW (-.6)

MEMPHIS

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 4.1 – 4.8, +.7, repeats in eighth-place

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy cluster-mates WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” 4.0 – 4.3, +.3, remains at #9; WMFS’ internet stream .6 – .5, -.1, #16 to #17; and WMC-AM “ESPN 790 AM” .5 – .3, -.2, #18 to #19

Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications’ WKNO 1.7 – 1.9, +.2, continues at #14

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC KJMS, seventh consecutive month, 10.6 – 10.9, +.3

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: news/talk WREC (+.7)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: hot AC WMC-FM (-1.9)

HARTFORD

News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 6.0 – 6.2, +.2, repeats at #6

Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” .8 – 1.0, +.2, steady at #14

iHeartMedia’s WPOP “News Radio 1410 AM & 100.9 FM” locked at .2, #17 to #20

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WUCS “97.9 ESPN” flat at .6, #15 to #16

Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications’ WNPR 7.8 – 7.7, -.1, unchanged at #3

New England Public Media’s WFCR flat at .6, #15 to #16 and WCFR’s internet stream, which last appeared in print in December 2019, .2, #19

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 18th successive month, 10.8 – 9.7, -1.1

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: rhythmic CHR WZMX (+.6)

Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WRCH (-1.1)

 

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