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August 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
August 2021 PPM Data – Information for the August 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 August 2021 sweep covered July 22 – August 18.
Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty. He also cites each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are July 2021 – August 2021 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 5.5 – 5.2, -.3, repeats in fourth-place
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 2.2 – 2.5, +.3, steady at #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Alpha Media-owned KXTG “750 The Game” 1.3 – 1.7, +.4, #21 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.2 – 8.1, -.1, #1
Number One 6+: Oregon Public Broadcasting public radio news/talk KOPB, eighth month in a row, 8.2 – 8.1, -.1
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): hot AC KRSK; CHR KBFF; and jazz KMHD (+.6)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: country KWJJ (-.9)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 3.8 – 4.0, +.2, ninth to tenth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” flat at .8, remains at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 3.5 – 3.6, +.1, repeats at #11
South Carolina Educational Television Commission’s WNSC .6 – .5, -.1, #19 to #20
Number One 6+: Radio One urban-rhythmic oldies WOSF, first month, 5.5 – 6.2, +.7
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies WOSF (+.7)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic rock WRFX (-1.3)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” 4.5 – 5.2, +.7, tenth to fifth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” flat at 1.5, #17 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 4.5 – 3.7, -.8, #10 to #11
Number One 6+ (Tie): Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, eighth consecutive month, 7.9 – 7.7, -.2 and co-owned hot AC KSMG, first month, 6.5 – 7.7, +1.2
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: hot AC KSMG (+1.2)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: CHR KXXM (-.7)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” steady at 8.7, #1 and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.2 – 3.6, +.4, #13 to #10
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio’s KXJZ 4.9 – 5.4, +.5, anchored in seventh-place
Number One 6+ (Tie): news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM, second month in a row, unchanged at 8.7 and Audacy classic rock KSEG, first month, 8.2 – 8.7, +.5
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KBEB (+1.0)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: country KNCI (-1.8)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.9 – 5.4, +.5, sixth to fifth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 6.7 – 8.2, +1.5, fourth to third
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 3.0 – 3.1, +.1, #12 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WDVE, third consecutive month, 11.1 – 9.6, -1.5
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: news/talk KDKA-FM (+1.5)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: rock WDVE (-1.5)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio” 6.9 – 6.8, -.1, repeats in third-place
iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” flat at 5.0, remains at #7
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.7 – 5.0, +.3, eighth to seventh
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KODJ first month, 7.2 – 7.6, +.4
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KODJ (+1.5)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classical KBYU (-1.6)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KXNT “News Talk 840” 1.7 – 1.8, +.1, anchored at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, fifth consecutive month, 7.1 – 7.4, +.3
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: Spanish adult hits KWID (+1.1)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian KSOS (-.9)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 6.1 – 5.9, -.2, continues in seventh-place
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 1.9 – 2.2, +.3, #15 to #16
iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.2 – 1.9, +.7, #19 to #17
Spanish News/Talk: Star Over Orlando’s WRSO “Acción 97.9” flat at 1.4, #18 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” 1.2 – 1.7, +.5, unchanged at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE flat at 3.2, #13 to #11
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOCL, eighth successive month, 10.2 – 7.5, -2.7
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: country WWKA (+3.1)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WOCL (-2.7)
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 13.1 – 14.1, +1.0, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 4.6 – 4.7, +.1, sixth to fifth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” .6 – .8, +.2, flat at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU 4.3 – 4.1, -.2, eighth to ninth
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia news/talk WLW fifth successive month, 13.1 – 14.1, +1.0
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: news/talk WLW (+1.0)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WRRM (-.6)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Indians) 7.9 – 6.4, -1.5, fourth to seventh
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” .1 – .2, +.1, steady at #19
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 2.6 – 3.3, +.7, #12 to #10
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream-owned WCPN 2.2 – 2.8, +.6, unchanged at #13
Kent State University’s WKSU .5 – .9, +.4, #17 to #16
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock WNCX second straight month, 10.7 – 10.2, -.5
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: urban AC WZAK (+.9)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: news/talk WTAM (-1.5)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 5.8 – 5.2, -.6, remains at #4 and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” flat at 1.0, steady at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 2.6 – 2.8, +.2, carries on at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri’s KCUR 6.0 – 5.3, -.7, anchored in third-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM, second successive month, 9.1 – 9.4, +.3
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: alternative KCJK (+.8)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: country WDAF (-1.2)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 5.9 – 6.7, +.8, sixth to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Tegna’s WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” 6.3 – 5.6, -.7, fourth to sixth and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” .5 – .6, +.1, flat at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.8 – 8.1, +.3, second to first
Number One 6+: Ohio State University public radio news/talk WOSU, first month, 7.8 – 8.1, +.3
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WSNY (+1.0)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: country WCOL (-2.0)
Up next: August 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.
August 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two
August 2021 PPM Data – Information for the August 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 August 2021 survey period covered July 22 – August 18.
Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty. He also cites each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are July 2021 – August 2021 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” 3.7 – 3.3, -.4, #11 to #10
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 8.8 – 9.2, +.4, #1
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) 1.5 – 1.9, +.4, steady at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 7.5 – 6.6, -.9, third to fourth
Number One 6+: news WTOP & WTLP, second straight month, 8.8 – 9.2, +.4
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: urban AC WMMJ (+1.9)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WASH (-1.1)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 3.5 – 3.8, +.3, locked at #9
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 5.9 – 6.2, +.3, fifth to third
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 5.4 – 5.8, +.4, repeats at #6
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) 2.9 – 3.4, +.5, continues at #11
Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 4.2 – 4.1, -.1, flat at #8
WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 3.4 – 3.2, -.2, #10 to #12
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies WROR, third successive month, 9.1 – 7.5, -1.6
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): CHR WXKS-FM and rhythmic hot AC WBQT (+.7)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WROR (-1.6)
MIAMI
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Spanish News/Talk: Univision Radio-owned WAQI “710 AM Radio Mambi” 2.9 – 3.6, +.7, #12 to #10
Actualidad Media Group’s WURN-AM “Actualidad AM 1040” 2.3 – 2.5, +.2, steady at #15
Fenix Broadcasting-owned WWFE “La Ponderosa” 1.8 – 1.7, -.1, flat at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 3.2 – 3.3, +.1, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WFEZ, third consecutive month, 9.6 – 8.6, -1.0
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): Spanish news/talk WAQI and CHR WFLC (+.7)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WFEZ (-1.0)
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville’s KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” 7.8 – 7.3, -.5, #1
News: Sinclair Broadcast Group‘s KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM “Seattle News, Weather, Sports” 6.3 – 5.8, -.5, fourth to third
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners) 2.7 – 3.9, +1.2, #16 to #9
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 4.2 – 4.7, +.5, repeats at #6
Number One 6+: news/talk KIRO-FM, second straight month, 7.8 – 7.3, -.5
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: sports talk KIRO-AM (+1.2)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic rock KZOK (-1.0)
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 3.8 – 4.6, +.8, #12 to #10
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” 5.8 – 5.7, -.1, third to fourth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers) 5.5 – 5.4, -.1, flat at #5
Public Radio News/Talk: Wayne State University-owned WDET 1.5 – 1.7, +.2, #21 to #18
University of Michigan’s WUOM 1.7 – 1.6, -.1, #20 to #19
Number One 6+ (Tie): Beasley Media Group classic rock WCSX, third month in a row, 7.1 – 7.2, +.1 and Audacy classic hits-oldies WOMC, first month, 6.2 – 7.2, +1.0
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: urban AC WMXD (+1.1)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: rock WRIF (-.9)
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 3.8 – 5.0, +1.2, eighth to second
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” 2.9 – 3.4, +.5, #13 to #10
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 2.5 – 3.2, +.7, #18 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, tenth month in a row, 6.6 – 6.7, +.1
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: news/talk KFYI (+1.2)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: sports talk KMVP-FM (-3.9)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Twins) 5.4 – 4.8, -.6, seventh to eighth
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 3.5 – 3.2, -.3, remains at #14
Hubbard Broadcasting’s KTMY “MY Talk 107.1” 1.3 – 1.5, +.2, #21 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” 4.6 – 4.2, -.4, #8 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 6.2 – 7.2, +1.0, fourth to third
Number One 6+ (Tie): iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KQQL, second successive month, 8.1 – 7.9, -.2 and Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC KSTP-FM, first month, steady at 7.9
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk KNOW (+1.0)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: triple A KCMP (-.8)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 4.5 – 4.2, -.3, repeats at #8 and co-owned KFI “AM 640” 2.4 – 1.9, -.5, #15 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KWFN “97.3 The Fan” (Padres) 1.9 – 2.2, +.3, #19 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University-owned KPBS 4.4 – 4.6, +.2, tenth to fourth
Number One 6+: Local Media San Diego-programmed rhythmic hot AC XHRM, first month, 5.1 – 6.1, +1.0
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): rhythmic hot AC XHRM and rock KIOZ (+1.0)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease (Tie): classic rock KGB-FM and regional Mexican KLNV (-1.6)
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 3.5 – 3.7, +.2, #12 to #9
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” 2.6 – 2.8, +.2, #16 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) 2.4 – 2.6, +.2, continues at #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida-owned WUSF 3.0 – 2.8, -.2, #15 to #14
Number One 6+: contemporary Christian WCIE, second month in a row, 6.6 – 7.8, +1.2
Noteworthy: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV had held sole possession of #1 – or a share of the lead – in each of the past 109 survey periods.
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian WCIE (+1.2)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: CHR WPOI (-.7)
DENVER
News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOA “News Radio 850” (Rockies) flat at 2.8, #11 to #13; KDFD “Freedom 93.7” 2.0 – 2.2, +.2, #19 to #20; and KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 1.9 – 2.2, +.3, #21 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #18 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.8 – 4.5, -.3, fifth to fourth
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOSI, first month, 5.7 – 6.5, +.8
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary KOSI and Spanish adult hits KJMN (+.8)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease (Tie): classic rock KQMT and classic hits-oldies KXKL (-.7)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” 4.0 – 3.9, -.1, repeats at #9
WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 2.6 – 3.1, +.5, #14 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” (Orioles) 3.7 – 4.5, +.8, #11 to #7
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation’s WYPR 4.2 – 3.9, -.3, eighth to ninth
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WWIN-FM, eighth consecutive month, 8.6 – 8.1, -.5
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLIF (+.9)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic rock WZBA (-1.5)
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) 5.5 – 6.0, +5, eighth to seventh and co-owned KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 3.1 – 4.5, +1.4, #14 to #10
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, #14 to #13
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 3.5 – 3.3, -.2, #13 to #15
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting rock KSHE, eighth consecutive month, 12.8 – 11.1, -1.7
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: news/talk KFTK (+1.4)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: rock KSHE (-1.7)
Up next: August 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.
August 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One
August 2021 PPM Data – Information for the August 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 August 2021 sweep covered July 22 – August 18.
Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty, as well as noting each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are July 2021 – August 2021 (6+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 1.8 – 2.0, +.2, #20 to #18
Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” flat at 1.9, #19 to #20
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.5 – 2.7, +.2, #15 to #13 and co-owned WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.7 – 2.6, -.1, #12 to #14
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 2.6 – 3.0, +.4, #13 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation-owned WNYC-FM 3.6 – 3.4, -.2, unchanged at #10
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, first month, 6.6 – 7.4, +.8
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLTW (+.8)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease (Tie): Spanish contemporary WPAT and urban AC WBLS (-.6)
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 4.0 – 4.1, +.1, sixth to seventh
Salem Media Group-owned KRLA “AM 870 The Answer 2.0 – 2.4, +.4, #19 to #16
News: Audacy’s KNX “1070 News Radio” 2.8 – 2.9, +.1, #11 to #10
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 2.6 – 2.5, -.1, #13 to #14
Number One 6+ (Tie): iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST first month, 4.8 – 5.3, +.5 and Audacy classic hits-oldies KRTH, seventh consecutive month, 5.9 – 5.3, -.6
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KOST (+.5)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KRTH (-.6)
CHICAGO
News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” 3.1 – 3.4, +.3, tenth to ninth
News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” 6.7 – 5.7, -1.0, first to second
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WSCR “670 The Score” (Cubs) steady at 2.9, #12 to #13
Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 3.4 – 3.9, +.5, eighth to seventh
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WVAZ, first month, 5.8 – 6.3, +.5
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): urban AC WVAZ; public radio news/talk WBEZ; regional Mexican WLEY; sports talk WMVP; and contemporary Christian WCKL (+.5)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: news WBBM-AM & WCFS (-1.0)
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 1.6 – 1.8, +.2, #22 to #20
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 6.0 – 5.7, -.3, second to third
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 5.1 – 6.0, +.9, third to second
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 7.9 – 7.6, -.3, #1
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KQED, eighth straight month, 7.9 – 7.6, -.3
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: sports talk KNBR (+.9)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: 1980’s hits KOSF (-.6)
DALLAS
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 3.7 – 4.0, +.3, ninth to sixth
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” 2.4 – 3.6, +1.2, #19 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA 2.6 – 3.1, +.5, #17 to #14
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia CHR KHKS, first month, 4.3 – 5.2 +.9
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: sports talk KTCK (+1.2)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: adult hits KJKK (-.7)
HOUSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” 4.5 – 4.7, +.2, eighth to seventh
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.6 – 2.8, +.2, remains at #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, fourth consecutive month, 7.3 – 6.3, -1.0
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): contemporary Christian KSBJ and urban contemporary KQBT (+.4)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary KODA (-1.0)
ATLANTA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 8.3 – 9.0, +.7, #1
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WZGC “92.9 The Game” 2.9 – 2.5, -.4, #12 to #16
Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” (Braves) 1.5 – 1.8, +.3, #20 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools’ WABE 2.5 – 2.8, +.3, #15 to #12
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group news/talk WSB-AM, 27th consecutive month, 8.3 – 9.0, +.7
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase (Tie): news/talk WSB-AM; urban contemporary WRDG; and Spanish contemporary WBZY (+.7)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: urban contemporary WVEE (-.7)
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk: Townsquare Media’s WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” flat at 1.8 and unchanged at #17
Audacy-owned WPHT “Talk Radio 1210” steady at 1.3, #22 to #20
News: Audacy’s KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 5.5 – 5.0, -.5, anchored at #6
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Phillies) 5.8 – 5.6, -.2, third to fourth
Beasley Media Group’s WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” 1.4 – 1.7, +.3, #19 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY’s WHYY 4.1 – 4.7, +.6, ninth to seventh
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WDAS-FM, eighth straight month, 8.6 – 8.3, -.3
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: classic rock WMGK (+1.0)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease (Tie): news KYW and Spanish tropical WEMG (-.5)
LONG ISLAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 3.0 – 2.4, -.6, #13 to #16
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 3.3 – 3.0, -.3, #10 to #12 and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 3.5 – 3.0, -.5, #8 to #12
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 4.8 – 4.9, +.1, remains at #3
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+ (Tie): Audacy classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM, first month, 4.7 – 5.1, +.4 and Connoisseur adult contemporary WKJY, first month, 5.0 – 5.1, +.1
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WBZO (+.9)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic rock WAXQ (-1.0)
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFI “AM 640” 3.6 – 3.0, -.6, sixth to tenth
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, fifth straight month, 7.7 – 9.5, +1.8
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KOLA (+1.8)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: urban-rhythmic oldies KDAY (-1.8)
SAN JOSE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 1.4 – 1.8, +.4, #21 to #16
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 3.9 – 3.8, -.1, carries on in seventh-place
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 3.7 – 5.1, +1.4, eighth to third
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 9.0 – 8.7, -.3, #1
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KQED, eighth month in a row, 9.0 – 8.7, -.3
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: sports talk KNBR (+1.4)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: regional Mexican KXZM (-1.1)
MIDDLESEX
News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 3.8 – 3.9, +.1, eighth to ninth
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 1.8 – 2.0, +.2, unchanged at #20
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 2.9 – 3.3, +.4, #13 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 3.2 – 3.0, -.2, #11 to #13
Number One 6+: Emmis urban AC WBLS, first month, flat at 6.8
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLTW (+.9)
Largest 6+ July 2021 – August 2021 Decrease: classic rock WAXQ (-1.8)
Up next: August 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.
July 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
July 2021 PPM Data – Information for the July 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 July 2021 sweep covered June 24 – July 21.
Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty. He also cites each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are June 2021 – July 2021 (6+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 4.0 – 4.2, +.2, ninth to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.5 – 1.7, +.2, #18 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 8.1 – 8.7, +.6, anchored at #2
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, fifth month in a row, 11.5 – 11.9, +.4
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country KVET-FM (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: Spanish adult hits KLJA (-1.5)
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 5.8 – 5.6, -.2, continues at #6
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 2.3 – 1.9, -.4, #15 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” 2.4 – 1.6, -.8, #14 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 10.2 – 9.3, -.9, #1
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WUNC, ninth straight month, 10.2 – 9.3, -.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country WQDR-FM (+.6)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WUNC (-.9)
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 7.0 – 8.2, +1.2, repeats at #2
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WFNI “The Fan” 5.7 – 4.5, -1.2, sixth to eighth
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” flat at .5, remains at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting’s WFYI 5.6 – 7.4, +1.8, seventh to third
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media adult hits WJJK, sixth successive month, 10.7 – 9.5, -1.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk WFYI (+1.8)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease (Tie): adult hits WJJK and sports talk WFNI (-1.2)
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Brewers) unchanged at 8.9, #1
iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 6.5 – 6.8, +.3, repeats in fourth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.7 – 1.5, -.2, remains at #15
Audacy-owned WSSP “1250 AM The Fan”.8 – 1.1, +.3, #20 to #16
Good Karma Brands’ WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” .8 – 1.0, +.2, #20 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.0 – 3.7, -.3, #10 to #11
Wisconsin Educational Communications Board’s WHAD .6 – .7, +.1, #22 to #20
Number One 6+: Good Karma Brands news/talk WTMJ, fourth straight month, steady at 8.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: rock WHQG (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WRIT (-.8)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “SuperTalk 99.7” 6.5 – 6.3, -.2, carries on in fifth-place
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 1.7 – 1.9, +.2, #17 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” 2.4 – 3.2, +.8, #14 to #11
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” .9 – .7, -.2, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 3.8 – 3.2, -.6, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, seventh successive month, 9.3 – 8.4, -.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: CHR WNFN (+1.5)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: country WSIX (-1.7)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 3.9 – 4.2, +.3, eighth to seventh
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” 2.0 – 1.1, -.9, #13 to #18
News – Talk: iHeartMedia’s WBZ-AM “1030 News Radio” 1.5 – 1.6, +.1, steady at #15
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 4.3 – 4.0, -.3, sixth to eighth
Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 2.7 – 3.1, +.4, remains at #9
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation’s WGBH 2.4 – 2.7, +.3, repeats in tenth-place
Rhode Island Public Radio-owned WNPN 2.2 – 2.0, -.2, locked at #11
Number One 6+: Hall Communications country WCTK, first month, 7.8 – 8.0, +.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WWBB (+1.2)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: news talk WHJJ (-.9)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Commonwealth Radio’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.5 – 2.3, -.2, flat at #13
News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” 1.2 – 1.0, -.2, steady at #19
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” .8 – .9, +.1, #21 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, 33rd consecutive month, 11.9 – 12.8, +.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country WGH-FM (+1.2)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: urban contemporary WOWI (-1.2)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” steady at 8.1, locked at #3
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” .3 – .1, -.2, flat at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 4.2 – 3.7, -.5, repeats at #9
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WJGL, fifth month in a row, 11.1 – 10.7, -.4
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: urban AC WSOL (+1.6)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WEJZ (-1.7)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” 4.0 – 3.5, -.5, fifth to seventh
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 2.5 – 2.0, -.5, #13 to #15
iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” unchanged at 1.2, #18 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 – 4.2, +.7, seventh to fourth
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, 16th straight month, 9.0 – 9.2, +.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian WAYF (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: urban AC WMBX (-1.1)
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 3.5 – 3.7, +.2, repeats in ninth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Curtis Media Group-owned WSJS & WPCM 600 AM & 920 AM” flat at .4, stays at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 3.1 – 3.4, +.3, continues at #10
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 2.0 – 1.8, -.2, steady at #13
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, second straight month, 11.6 – 11.9, +.3
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WMAG (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: CHR WKSL (-1.0)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 4.0 – 4.3, +.3, ninth to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy cluster-mates WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” 4.1 – 3.2, -.9, #8 to #11; WMFS’ internet stream .2 – .5, +.3, #19 to #18; and WMC-AM “ESPN 790 AM” flat at .3, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications’ WKNO 1.1 – 1.7, +.6, #15 to #14
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC KJMS, fifth consecutive month, steady at 10.0
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies WDIA (+1.1)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: hot AC WMC-FM (-1.0)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 5.8 – 6.9, +1.1, sixth to third
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” steady at 1.0, #14 to #13
iHeartMedia’s WPOP “News Radio 1410 AM & 100.9 FM” locked at .2, #18 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WUCS “97.9 ESPN” 1.0 – .8, -.2, #14 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications’ WNPR 6.2 – 6.9, +.7, fifth to third
New England Public Media’s WFCR .4 – .6, +.2, #17 to #16
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 16th month in a row, 13.3 – 12.4, -.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: news/talk WTIC-AM (+1.1)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WRCH (-.9)
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
July 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
July 2021 PPM Data – Information for the July 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 July 2021 sweep covered June 24 – July 21.
Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty. He also cites each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are June 2021 – July 2021 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 4.8 – 5.5, +.7, fifth to fourth
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 2.4 – 2.2, -.2, #16 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KFXX “1080 The Fan” flat at 1.4, remains at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.9 – 8.2, -.7, #1
Number One 6+: Oregon Public Broadcasting public radio news/talk KOPB, seventh month in a row, 8.9 – 8.2, -.7
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country KWJJ (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: country KUPL (-1.2)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 3.5 – 3.8, +.3, #12 to #9
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” .7 – .8, +.1, #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 4.1 – 3.5, -.6, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic rock WRFX, fourth month in a row, 6.8 – 7.3, +.5
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country WKKT (+1.2)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: urban contemporary WPEG (-1.2)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” 3.7 – 4.5, +.8, #13 to #10
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 1.9 – 1.5, -.4, #16 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 5.1 – 4.5, -.6, fifth to tenth
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, seventh consecutive month, 7.7 – 7.9, +.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase (Tie): news/talk WOAI and country KCYY (+.8)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: regional Mexican KROM (-.8)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 8.5 – 8.7, +.2, third to first and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.0 – 3.2, +.2, #12 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio’s KXJZ 4.3 – 4.9, +.6, locked at #7
KQED, Inc.’s KQEI 1.3 – 1.0, -.3, flat at #17
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM, first month, 8.5 – 8.7, +.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: CHR KUDL (+1.4)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary KYMX (-3.6)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.2 – 4.9, +.7, tenth to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 6.4 – 6.7, +.3, anchored at #4
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.7 – 3.0, +.3, stays at #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WDVE, second month in a row, 12.0 – 11.1, -.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: news/talk KDKA-AM (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: rock WDVE (-.9)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio” 6.1 – 6.9, +.8, sixth to third
iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 5.1 – 5.0, -.1, carries on at #7
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.4 – 4.7, +.3, anchored at #8
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KSFI first month, 7.2 – 7.6, +.4
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: news/talk KSL (+.8)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KODJ (-.7)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KXNT “News Talk 840” 1.8 – 1.7, -.1, locked at #20
Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” 1.6 – 1.7, +.1, #21 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Nevada Public Radio Corporation-owned KNPR 2.1 – 1.7, -.4, #19 to #20
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, fourth consecutive month, 7.3 – 7.1, -.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: classic rock KXPT (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: hot AC KMXB (-1.6)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.4 – 6.1, +.7, anchored at #7
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 1.8 – 1.9, +.1, #16 to #15
iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.0 – 1.2, +.2, #20 to #19
Spanish News/Talk: Star Over Orlando’s WRSO “Acción 97.9” 1.8 – 1.4, -.4, #16 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” 1.4 – 1.2, -.2, steady at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE 3.1 – 3.2, +.1, #12 to #13
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOCL, seventh straight month, 9.2 – 10.2, +1.0
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WOCL (+1.0)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: alternative WQMP (-.5)
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 12.5 – 13.1, +.6, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 4.0 – 4.6, +.6, tenth to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” .7 – .6, -.1, #20 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU 4.2 – 4.3, +.1, ninth to eighth
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia news/talk WLW fourth successive month, 12.5 – 13.1, +.6
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country WUBE (+1.0)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: classic country WNKN (-1.2)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Indians) 7.8 – 7.9, +.1, repeats in fourth-place
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” unchanged at .1, stays at #19
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 3.0 – 2.6, -.4, continues at #12
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream-owned WCPN 3.0 – 2.2, -.8, #12 to #13
Kent State University’s WKSU .7 – .5, -.2, #15 to #17
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock WNCX first month, 9.7 – 10.7, +1.0
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WDOK (+1.3)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WMJI (-1.0)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 5.6 – 5.8, +.2, third to fourth and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” .8 – 1.0, +.2, repeats at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 3.1 – 2.6, -.5, #14 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri’s KCUR 5.6 – 6.0, +.4, locked at #3
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM, first month, 9.3 – 9.1, -.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country WDAF (+1.0)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: (Tie) classic rock KCFX and alternative KCJK (-.7)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 6.3 – 5.9, -.4, fifth to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Tegna’s WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” 5.1 – 6.3, +1.2, sixth to fourth and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” .6 – .5, -.1, #18 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.3 – 7.8, +.5, repeats in second-place
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia country WCOL, seventh successive month, 9.3 – 8.9, -.4
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: adult hits WODC (+1.7)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: classic rock WLVQ (-1.3)
Up next: July 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.
