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June 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
June 2022 PPM Data – Information for the June 2022 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 June 2022 sweep covered May 26 – June 22.
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 May 2022 – June 2022 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 7.9 – 8.2, +.3, anchored in fourth-place
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 1.9 – 2.1, +.2, #20 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.9 – 9.5, +.6, repeats in the runner-up slot
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, fourth successive month, steady at 9.9
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: country KUPL (+.7)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR KKRZ (-.8)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 4.1 – 5.0, +.9, #11 to #7
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Radio One’s WFNZ-FM “Sports Radio 92.7” 2.1 – 1.3, -.8, #16 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation’s WFAE 5.3 – 4.6, -.7, fifth to eighth
South Carolina Educational Television Commission-owned WNSC flat at .6, repeats at #19
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group adult contemporary WKQC, second successive month, 6.8 – 7.3, +.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: country WKKT (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease (Tie): urban contemporary WPEG and classical WDAV (-1.0)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” 3.9 – 4.2, +.3, ninth to eighth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.1 – 2.6, +.5, locked at #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX flat at 2.4, #13 to #17
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, fifth straight month, 8.1 – 7.6, -.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR KBBT (+1.5)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR KXXM (-1.9)*
*Represents the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” unchanged at 7.5, second to third and cluster-mate KSTE-AM “Talk 650” 2.7 – 4.0, +1.3, #14 to #7
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 3.6 – 3.3, -.3, repeats in ninth-place
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, sixth month in a row, 9.1 – 9.0, -.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: news/talk KSTE-AM (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: classic rock KYRV (-1.0)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 3.2 – 3.0, -.2, repeats at #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 6.8 – 5.3, -1.5, fourth to fifth
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 1.8 – 2.4, +.6, continues at #13
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WDVE, first month, 9.3 – 10.1, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: CHR WKST (+.9)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk KDKA-FM (-1.5)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 9.6 – 10.2, +.6, #1
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 6.1 – 6.8, +.7, 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 3.4 – 3.5, +.1, #12 to #10
Number One 6+: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM, fifth month in succession, 9.6 – 10.2, +.6
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: CHR KUDD (+1.4)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: rock KBER (-1.2)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” 2.2 – 2.1, -.1, #16 to #15
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+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KSNE, second straight month, 6.7 – 7.1, +.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KISF (+1.7)**
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease (Tie): regional Mexican KQRT; urban-rhythmic oldies KOAS; and rhythmic hot AC KXQQ (-.7)
**Represents the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.5 – 5.9, +.4, repeats in seventh-place
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 1.5 – 1.4, -.1, #15 to #18
iHeartMedia-owned WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.5 – 1.3, -.2, #15 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections-owned WMFE 1.7 – 1.6, -.1, #14 to #16
Number One 6+ (Tie): iHeartMedia adult contemporary WMGF, second month in a row, 9.5 – 7.9, -1.6 and co-owned CHR WXXL, first month, 7.8 – 7.9, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: country WOTW (+1.5)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WMGF (-1.6)
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 12.1 – 11.4, -.7, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.2 – 5.0, -.2, seventh to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU 4.2 – 4.5, +.3, repeats in eighth-place
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW, fourth month in a row, 12.1 – 11.4, -.7
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WRRM (+1.5)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WGRR (-.9)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Guardians) 5.3 – 6.7, +1.4, eighth to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 5.3 – 3.6, -1.7, #8 to #12 and WKRK’s internet stream 1.2 – 1.3, +.1, #15 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Kent State University-owned WKSU 4.3 – 3.7, -.6, repeats at #11
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WZAK, sixth month in a row, 9.3 – 10.4, +1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WENZ (+2.2)**
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WKRK (-1.7)
**Represents the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 5.6 – 4.1, -1.5, #3 to #11 and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” .9 – 1.1, +.2, #22 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 4.5 – 3.2, -1.3, #7 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 4.6 – 4.5, -.1, sixth to seventh
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM, third straight month, 8.0 – 7.7, -.3
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: alternative KRBZ (+1.5)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: news/talk KMBZ-FM (-1.5)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 10.0 – 9.1, -.9, #1
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” 6.4 – 5.7, -.7, fifth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.0 – 6.6, -.4, third to fourth
Number One 6+: news/talk WTVN, fifth straight month, 10.0 – 9.1, -.9
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: hot AC WVMX (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: news/talk WTVN (-1.0)
Up next: June 2022 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.
June 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two
June 2022 PPM Data – Information for the June 2022 sweep has been released for Washington, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Louis.
Nielsen Audio’s June 2022 sweep covered May 26 – June 22.
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 May 2022 – June 2022 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” 3.9 – 4.1, +.2, tenth to seventh
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 7.8 – 6.9, -.9, locked in third-place
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) 3.4 – 3.7, +.3, #13 to #10
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 10.1 – 10.2, +.1, #1
Pacifica’s public radio news/talk-jazz hybrid KPFW .6 – .7, +.1, steady at #19
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WAMU, sixth month in succession, 10.1 – 10.2, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian WGTS (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease (Tie): news WTOP & WTLP and rhythmic CHR WPGC-FM (-.9)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 4.2 – 3.4, -.8, #8 to #11
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” flat at 4.8, repeats in sixth-place
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 9.8 – 7.3, -2.5, first to second
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) 3.6 – 3.4, -.2, #10 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 3.5 – 3.3, -.2, #11 to #13
WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.7 – 2.2, -.5, #15 to #16
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies WROR, first month, 7.8 – 8.3, +.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: hot AC WXLO (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WBZ-FM (-2.5)*
*Represents the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MIAMI
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 2.5 – 2.3, -.2, #14 to #15
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WFEZ, first month, 8.3 – 9.7, +1.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: Spanish tropical WXDJ (+1.6)**
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WLYF (-.8)
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” 6.9 – 7.3, +.4, #1
News: Lotus Communications’ KNWN-AM & KNWN-FM “Northwest News Radio” 3.9 – 3.3, -.6, #10 to #14
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners) 3.9 – 4.6, +.7, tenth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 5.8 – 5.1, -.7, anchored in fourth-place
Number One 6+: news/talk KIRO-FM, second straight month, 6.9 – 7.3, +.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: alternative KEXP (+1.6) **
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KRWM (-1.3)
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, remains at #13
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” (Pistons) flat at 4.5, eighth to tenth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers) 6.2 – 5.9, -.3, stays at #4
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Michigan-owned WUOM unchanged at 2.1, #18 to #19
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOMC, sixth consecutive month, 7.4 – 7.3, -.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): urban AC WDMK; news/talk WJR; and alternative WDZH (+.4)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: urban AC WMXD (-1.4)
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 4.1 – 5.0, +.9, seventh to fourth
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” 2.5 – 2.6, +.1, #20 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 5.1 – 5.8, +.7, fourth to third
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, third month in a row, 6.7 – 6.6, -.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: hot AC KMXP (+1.2)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk KMVP-FM (-1.5)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Minnesota Twins) 4.3 – 4.1, -.2, repeats at #12
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned KTMY “My Talk 107.1” 3.3 – 3.5, +.2, #14 to #13
iHeartMedia’s KTLK-AM “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 2.8 – 2.9, +.1, #15 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” 6.3 – 5.3, -1.0, fifth to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 6.4 – 5.9, -.5, fourth to seventh
Number One 6+ (Tie): Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC KSTP-FM, sixth month in a row, 8.2 – 7.8, -.4 and Audacy adult hits KZJK, first month, 7.1 – 7.8, +.7
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): country KEEY and classic rock KQRS (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease (Tie): contemporary Christian KTIS-FM and triple A KCMP (-1.1)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 2.8 – 3.2, +.4, continues at #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KWFN “97.3 The Fan” (Padres) 2.4 – 2.3, -.1, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University’s KPBS 6.2 – 6.0, -.2, second to third
Number One 6+: Local Media San Diego adult hits KFBG, third consecutive month, 8.4 – 6.6, -1.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary KYXY (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult hits KFBG (-1.8)
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 4.5 – 4.7, +.2, repeats in seventh-place
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” 3.5 – 3.2, -.3, #11 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) flat at 2.1, anchored at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida’s WUSF 2.8 – 3.2, +.4, #17 to #12
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV, tenth month in succession, 7.8 – 7.6, -.2
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WXGL (+1.2)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: rhythmic CHR WLLD (-.9)
DENVER
News/Talk: KOA “News Radio 850” (Colorado Rockies) 2.7 – 2.5, -.2, continues at #16 and iHeartMedia cluster-mate KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, remains at #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #19 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.1 – 3.8, -.3, ninth to tenth
Number One 6+ (Tie): KSE Radio Ventures classic hits-oldies KXKL, first month, 5.1 – 5.7, +.6 and Bonneville country KYGO, first month, 6.1 – 5.7, -.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR KQKS (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: hot AC KALC (-1.0)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 2.6 – 2.5, -.1, #11 to #12
Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” (Orioles) steady at 2.3, #15 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” 3.5 – 3.0, -.5, eighth to tenth
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation-owned WYPR unchanged at 3.4, repeats in ninth-place
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WWIN-FM, fifth month in a row, 9.3 – 9.4, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WLIF (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR WWMX (-.8)
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) steady at 4.7, #11 to #10 and cluster-mate KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 2.1 – 1.9, -.2, stays at #16
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-FM “104.9 The Patriot” 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, repeats at #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 5.7 – 4.3, -1.4, #9 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 2.6 – 2.5, -.1, carries on at #14
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting rock KSHE, sixth month in a row, 8.9 – 10.0, +1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): rock KSHE and country KSD-FM (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: country WIL-FM (-1.5)
Up next: June 2022 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
June 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One
June 2022 PPM Data – Information for the June 2022 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 June 2022 sweep covered May 26 – June 22.
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 May 2022 – June 2022 (6+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, #10 to #11
iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.2 – 2.0, -.2, #19 to #18
News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 3.1 – 2.7 -.4, #11 to #14 and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.8 – 2.4, -.4, #14 to #17
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.8 – 3.3, -.5, eighth to tenth
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, #11 to #8
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, first month, 6.1 – 6.4, +.3
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: classic rock WAXQ (+.9)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM (-1.1)
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 5.0 – 4.3, -.7, third to fifth
News: Audacy-owned KNX-FM “News 97.1” 3.2 – 3.1, -.1, #10 to #11
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 2.4 – 2.6, +.2, repeats at #14
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, twelfth successive month, 6.5 – 6.0, -.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: rock KLOS (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: news/talk KFI (-.7)
CHICAGO
News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” 3.0 – 2.6, -.4, #11 to #15
News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” 4.7 – 5.0, +.3, fifth to second
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 4.8 – 4.6, -.2, remains in fourth-place
Number One 6+: Hubbard Radio classic rock WDRV, second month in a row, 6.0 – 6.8, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: classic rock WDRV (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WLIT (-.7)
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 2.0 – 1.9, -.1, stays at #18
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 6.2 – 6.3, +.1, second to third
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 3.9 – 4.3, +.4, fifth to fourth
Audacy’s KGMZ “95.7 The Game” 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, #14 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.-owned KQED 5.9 – 6.4, +.5, third to second
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOIT-FM, second consecutive month, 6.8 – 6.9, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: urban contemporary KMEL (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: Spanish adult hits KBRG (-.5)
DALLAS
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 3.6 – 4.0, +.4, tenth to sixth
News – Talk: Audacy’s KRLD-AM “News Radio 1080” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #20 to #18
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” 4.9 – 4.4, -.5, third to fourth
Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA 3.3 – 3.2, -.1, #14 to #13
Number One 6+: Univision regional Mexican KLNO, fifth month in a row, 6.6 – 7.4, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KLNO (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult hits KJKK (-.9)
HOUSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” (Astros) 4.1 – 4.2, +.1, ninth to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.7 – 2.6, -.1, locked at #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, fifteenth consecutive month, 7.1 – 7.7, +.6
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary KODA (+.6)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR KRBE (-.7)
ATLANTA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 6.0 – 5.7, -.3, repeats in fourth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” (Braves) 2.0 – 2.3, +.3, #16 to #17
WZGC “92.9 The Game” 2.3 – 1.8, -.5, #15 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools-owned WABE 3.5 – 2.9, -.6, continues at #11
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WSRV, sixth successive month, 8.6 – 9.7, +1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian WVFJ (+1.2)*
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR WWPW (-1.7)**
*Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: Audacy-owned KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 5.4 – 5.0, -.4, fifth to seventh
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Phillies) 5.1 – 4.6, -.5, stays in eighth-place
Beasley Media Group-owned WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” 2.3 – 1.6, -.7, #13 to #19
WIP’s internet stream, 1.5 – 1.4, -.1, repeats at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY-owned WHYY 5.5 – 5.4, -.1, fourth to fifth
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group rock WMMR, second straight month, 7.4 – 8.2, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: urban AC WDAS-FM (+1.2)*
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WPEN-FM (-.7)
*Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
LONG ISLAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 3.0 – 3.5, +.5, #12 to #8
Red Apple Media-owned WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, #15 to #18
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets)” 3.6 – 3.1, -.5, #7 to #12 and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.6 – 2.7, +.1, remains at #15
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) flat at 3.2, #10 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic rock WBAB, second month in succession, 5.7 – 5.5, -.2
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: CHR WHTZ (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: hot AC WALK-FM (-1.1)
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Bernardino Community College District’s KVCR, .4 – .3, -.1, locked at #19
Number One 6+: Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits-oldies KOLA, sixth consecutive month, 7.0 – 7.5, +.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR KGGI (+1.5)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KSCA (-1.1)
SAN JOSE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 1.7 – 2.0, +.3, #15 to #16 and cluster-mate KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 1.5 – 2.0, +.5, #21 to #16
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 5.4 – 5.3, -.1, third to fourth
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 2.8 – 2.5, -.3, #11 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Empire country KRTY fifth straight month 9.2 – 8.2, -1.0***
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: hot AC KIOI (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: Spanish adult hits KBRG (-1.7)**
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
***Empire’s country format remained on KRTY until June 17, five days prior to the end of the June 2022 sweep. New owners Educational Media Foundation transitioned the station to contemporary Christian KLRK.
MIDDLESEX
News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” steady at 5.7, #1
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.2 – 1.9, -.3, locked at #16 and co-owned WINS 1.0 – 1.1, +.1, remains at #20
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, repeats in tenth-place
Emmis’ WEPN-FM “98.7 ESPN New York” flat at 1.1, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: news/talk WKXW, fifth month in succession, unchanged at 5.7
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: Spanish tropical WSKQ’s internet stream (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: alternative WNYL (-.6)
Up next: June 2022 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.
May 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
May 2022 PPM Data – Information for the May 2022 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Nielsen Audio’s May 2022 sweep covered April 28 – May 25.
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 April 2022 – May 2022 (6+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 4.7 – 5.1, +.4, eighth to fifth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.6 – 1.3, -.3, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 6.5 – 6.2, -.3, repeats in third-place
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, fifth month in a row, 9.0 – 8.7, -.3
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase (Tie): classic rock KLBJ-FM and rhythmic CHR KPEZ (+.6)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: country KASE (-1.6)*
*Represents a tie for the largest April 2022 – May 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 7.4 – 7.2, -.2, third to fourth
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 2.0 – 1.5, -.5, #14 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” 2.5 – 2.4, -.1, #12 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 8.0 – 7.6, -.4, second to third
Number One 6+ (Tie): Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary WRAL, third successive month 9.0 – 7.8, -1.2 and Radio One urban AC WFXC, first month 7.4 – 7.8, +.4
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase (Tie): adult hits WBBB and country WNCB (+1.2)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: classic rock WRDU (-1.6)*
*Represents a tie for the largest April 2022 – May 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 9.0 – 8.5, -.5, locked at #2
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” 2.6 – 2.8, +.2, steady at #12
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” .6 – .4, -.2, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting-owned WFYI 5.3 – 4.8, -.5, continues in seventh-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WJJK, fifth successive month, 12.8 – 11.8 -1.0
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase (Tie): CHR WZPL and triple A WTTS (+.7)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WYXB (-1.3)
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Brewers) 9.9 – 10.3, +.4, #1
iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 7.5 – 9.6, +2.1, fourth to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” 1.3 – 1.5, +.2, repeats at #15
iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” .7 – 1.0, +.3, #21 to #17
Audacy’s WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” .8 – 1.0, +.2, unchanged at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 5.3 – 5.1, -.2, flat at #7
Number One 6+: news/talk WTMJ, second month in succession, 9.9 – 10.3, +.4
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: news/talk WISN (+2.1)**
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: classic rock WKLH (-1.1)
**Represents the largest April 2022 – May 2022 increase (6+) of any station from all 48 PPM-markets
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 6.1 – 5.9, -.2, sixth to fourth
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 3.2 – 2.7, -.5, #12 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” 2.2 – 3.2, +1.0, #15 to #12
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” 1.2 – 1.6, +.4, #20 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 6.4 – 5.6, -.8, fifth to seventh
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, fifth month in a row, 9.4 – 8.9, -.5
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: country WKDF (+1.5)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: contemporary Christian WFFH (-1.2)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 5.0 – 4.8, -.2, repeats in fifth-place
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” flat at .6, steady at #17
Cumulus Media’s WPRV “AM 790” .1 – .2, +.1, #21 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” flat at 4.4, seventh to eighth
Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 4.1 – 3.5, -.6, eighth to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 3.1 – 2.7, -.4, anchored in tenth-place
Rhode Island Public Radio’s WNPN 2.0 – 2.1, +.1, #12 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, fourth straight month, 11.5 – 11.7, +.2
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WWLI (+.8)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WNBH (-.7)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.9 – 3.4, +.5, #11 to #10
News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” flat at .4, repeats at #20
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.3 – 1.8, +.5, #18 to #15
Sinclair’s WTAR “Sports Radio 850” unchanged at .4, continues at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, fifth month in succession, 10.5 – 8.9, -1.6
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WWDE (+1.3)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: urban AC WVKL (-1.6)*
*Represents a tie for the largest April 2022 – May 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 10.6 – 9.6 -1.0, first to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” .7 – .9, +.2, remains at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 2.9 – 3.4, +.5, #11 to #10
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WJGL, first month, 9.7 – 9.8 +.1
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: country WGNE (+1.3)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): news/talk WOKV-FM and CHR WAPE (-1.0)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” 1.1 – 2.1 +1.0, #13 to #9 and cluster-mate WJNO “News Radio 1290” 2.2 – 19, -.3, #10 to #11
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” flat at 1.3, unchanged at #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WMEN “Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida” .5 – .8, +.3, #17 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board’s WLRN 2.7 – 3.3, +.6, continues in seventh-place
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, fifth month in succession, 9.8 – 10.0, +.2
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: urban AC WMBX (+1.2)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: country WIRK (-1.3)
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 5.6 – 6.6, +1.0, carries on in fifth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD steady at 2.8, #12 to #11
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, repeats at #14
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, fifth month in a row, 12.6 – 13.0, +.4
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WMAG (+1.2)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): adult hits WSMW and CHR WKZL (-.7)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 2.7 – 2.4, -.3, #12 to #14
Cumulus Media-owned WKIM “News/Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis” .5 – .7, +.2, repeats at #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” 3.2 – 3.7, +.5, tenth to ninth and WMFS’ internet stream .7 – .8, +.1, steady at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications-owned WKNO 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, unchanged at #16
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO, fifth successive month, 12.1 – 12.6, +.5
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WHRK (+1.1)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: gospel WHAL (-1.0)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 4.5 – 4.8, +.3, continues in ninth-place and WTIC-AM’s internet stream flat at .8, #16 to #15
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” .8 -.6, -.2, #15 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WUCS “97.9 ESPN” 1.0 – .8, -.2, #14 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications-owned WNPR 7.8 – 7.9, +.1, third to second
New England Public Media’s WFCR .8 -.4, -.4, #16 to #20
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 27th month in a row, 12.5 – 11.6, -.9
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: urban AC WBOM (+.8)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: country WWYZ (-1.6)**
**Represents the largest April 2022 – May 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
May 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
May 2022 PPM Data – Information for the May 2022 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 May 2022 sweep covered April 28 – May 25.
TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Ratings 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 April 2022 – May 2022 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 8.2 – 7.9, -.3, repeats in fourth-place
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 2.6 – 1.9, -.7, #16 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.5 – 8.9, +.4, third to second
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, third successive month, 9.3 – 9.9, +.6
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian KFIS (+1.0)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): news/talk KEX and triple A KINK (-.7)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 4.0 – 4.1, +.1, steady at #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Radio One’s WFNZ-FM “Sports Radio 92.7” 1.7 – 2.1, +.4, #17 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation’s WFAE 4.8 – 5.3, +.5, seventh to fifth
South Carolina Educational Television Commission-owned WNSC .5 – .6, +.1, continues at #19
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group adult contemporary WKQC, first month, 6.2 – 6.8, +.6
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WKQC (+.6)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: adult hits WLKO (-.9)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” 5.3 – 3.9, -1.4, fifth to ninth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.3 – 2.1, -.2, flat at #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 2.6 – 2.4, -.2, locked at #13
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, fourth straight month, 7.6 – 8.1, +.5
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: rock KISS’ internet stream (+1.0)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: news/talk WOAI (-1.4)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 6.6 – 7.5, +.9, third to second and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” flat at 2.7, #13 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” 1.1 – .9, -.2, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 4.4 – 3.6, -.8, eighth to ninth
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, fifth month in a row, 10.0 – 9.1, -.9
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: classic rock KYRV (+1.1)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: country KNCI (-1.1)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 3.5 – 3.2, -.3, #10 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 7.1 – 6.8, -.3, anchored in fourth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.5 – 1.8, -.7, #12 to #13
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, sixth month in succession, 10.4 – 9.7, -.7
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase alternative WXDX (+1.1)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): classic hits-oldies WWSW and public radio news/talk WESA (-.7)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 10.8 – 9.6, -1.2, #1
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 7.6 – 6.1, -1.5, second to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 3.6 – 3.4, -.2, #9 to #12
Number One 6+: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM, fourth month in succession, 10.8 – 9.6, -1.2
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: alternative KLO (+1.3)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: news/talk KSL (-1.5)*
*Represents the largest April 2022 – May 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, flat at #16
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+ (Tie): Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, third straight month, 7.2 – 6.7, -.5 and iHeartMedia adult contemporary KSNE, first month, 5.6 – 6.7, +1.1
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: hot AC KMXB (+1.6)**
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: Spanish contemporary KRGT (-1.1)
**Represents a tie for the largest April 2022 – May 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.4 – 5.5, +.1, eighth to seventh
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.0 – 1.5, -.5, #14 to #15
iHeartMedia-owned WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.0 – 1.5, +.5, #18 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WYGM “96.9 The Game” 1.2 – .9, -.3, #17 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections-owned WMFE steady at 1.7, #15 to #14
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WMGF, first month, 7.9 – 9.5, +1.6
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WMGF (+1.6)**
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: urban contemporary WTKS-HD2 (-1.3)
**Represents a tie for the largest April 2022 – May 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 13.4 – 12.1, -1.3, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.4 – 5.2, -.2, fourth to seventh
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU 5.1 – 4.2, -.9, fifth to eighth
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW, third month in a row, 13.4 – 12.1, -1.3
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: rock WEBN (+1.2)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: news/talk WLW (-1.3)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Guardians) flat at 5.3, continues in eighth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 4.7 – 5.3, +.6, ninth to eighth and WKRK’s internet stream 1.3 – 1.2, -.1, repeats at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Kent State University-owned WKSU 4.7 – 4.3, -.4, #9 to #11
Ideastream-owned WCPN’s internet stream .1, #19 (did not appear in April 2022)
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WZAK, fifth month in a row, 10.2 – 9.3, -.9
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: rock WMMS (+.9)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: urban AC WZAK (-.9)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 6.3 – 5.6, -.7, flat at #3 and KMBZ-FM’s internet stream .6 – 1.3, +.7, #22 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 4.6 – 4.5, -.1, sixth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR flat at 4.6, repeats in sixth-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM, second straight month, 9.0 – 8.0, -1.0
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: CHR KMXV (+1.1)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM (-1.0)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 9.2 – 10.0, +.8, #1
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” 7.0 – 6.4, -.6, fourth to fifth
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.1 – 7.0, -.1, repeats in third-place
Number One 6+: news/talk WTVN, fourth straight month, 9.2 – 10.0, +.8
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: news/talk WTVN (+.8)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WNND (-1.0)
Up next: May 2022 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.
