October 2023 PPM Ratings – Part One
October 2023 PPM Data – Information for the October 2023 ratings period (September 14 – October 11) has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), and Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included below is that they be a Nielsen Audio subscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NFL; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
Comparisons are September 2023 – October 2023 (6+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk
WABC 3.4 – 3.1, #11 – #11
WOR 1.2 – 1.2, #22 – #23
WKXW .7 – .8, #24 – #25
WKXW Stream .2 – .3, #41 – #37
WLIR-FM .0 – .0, DNA – DNA
News
WINS-FM 4.6 – 4.3, #7 – #7
WCBS-AM 2.5 – 2.3, #13 – #15
WINS-FM Stream .4 – .4, #32 – #34
Business News WBBR .3 – .4, #35 – #34
WCBS-AM Stream .3 – .2, #35 – #40
Sports Talk
WFAN FM & AM 3.1 – 2.9, #12 -#13 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM 1.1 – 1.4 #23 – #21 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
WFAN FM & AM Stream .7 – .9, #24 -#24 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
Public Radio News/Talk
WNYC-FM 3.6 – 4.4, #10 – #6
WNYC-AM 1.4 – 1.3, #21 – #22
Note: Public radio news/talk WNYC-FM’s +.8 (3.6 – 4.4) ties contemporary Christian WPLJ for the market’s greatest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+).
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk
KFI 4.8 – 4.5, #4 – #5
KEIB .7 – .8, #32 – #32 (Clippers)
KRLA .6 – .6, #34 – #33
News
KNX-FM 3.7 – 3.3, #8 – #10
KNX-FM Stream .1 – .1, #43 – #39
Sports Talk
KLAC 1.6 – 1.3, #26 – #27 (Chargers, Clippers)
Public Radio News/Talk
KPCC 2.1 – 2.5, #20 – #13
Flagship of the Rams and Lakers is sports talk KSPN, which is unlisted in this sweep.
Kings’ games are heard on the iHeartRadio app, while games of the Anaheim Ducks are heard on the Ducks stream.
CHICAGO
News/Talk
WGN 3.4 – 3.6, #8 – #8 (Blackhawks)
WLS-AM 1.4 – 1.5, #23 – #24
WLIP .3 – .3, #37 – #37
WVON .1 – .0, #44 – DNA
WLS-AM Stream .0 – .0, DNA – DNA
News
WBBM-AM & WCFS 4.9 – 5.6, #3 – #3
WBBM-AM & WCFS Stream .2 – .1, #42 – #45
Sports Talk
WSCR 3.2 – 2.5, #11 – #14 (Bulls)
WMVP 1.4 – 1.6, #23 – #22 (Bears)
WSCR Stream .7 – .3, #28 – #37 (Bulls)
Public Radio News/Talk
WBEZ 3.0 – 3.2, #13 – #12
Note: Sports talk WSCR’s -.7 (3.2 – 2.5) is the market’s greatest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease (6+).
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk
KSFO 2.0 – 1.6, #16 – #20
KSFO Stream .3 – .4, #29 – #28
News
KCBS-AM & KFRC 7.1 – 6.6, #2 – #2
KNEW .1 – .2, #33 – #32
KCBS-AM & KFRC Stream .1 – .1, #33 – #36
Sports Talk
KNBR 3.7 – 3.2, #7 – #11 (49ers)
KGMZ 1.5 – 1.8, #22 – #18 (Golden State Warriors)
KTCT .2 – .3, #30 – #29
KGO .1 – .3, #33 – #29
KGO Stream .2 – .2, #30 – #32
Public Radio News/Talk
KQED 5.3 – 5.3, #3 – #3
KALW .2 – .3, #30 – #29
DALLAS
News/Talk
WBAP 4.6 – 4.5, #5 – #4
KEGL 1.5 – 1.4, #26 – #27 (Mavericks)
KSKY .5 – .6, #35 – #33
KLIF-AM .6 – .4, #34 – #37
KSKY Stream .1 – .0, #42 – #DNA
News
News – Talk KRLD-AM 1.8 – 2.1, #22 – #21 (Cowboys)
News – Talk KRLD-AM Stream .0 – .0, DNA – DNA (Cowboys)
Sports Talk
KTCK 4.7 – 4.7, #3 – #3 (Stars)
KRLD-FM 2.9 – 3.6, #15 – #10 (Cowboys)
KRLD-FM Stream .1 – .2, #42 – #38 (Cowboys)
Public Radio News/Talk
KERA 2.7 – 2.4, #16 – #18
Note: Sports talk KRLD-FM’s +.7 (2.9 – 3.6) is the market’s greatest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+).
HOUSTON
News/Talk
KTRH 3.7 – 4.0, #12 – #9 (Rockets)
KPRC .9 – .9, #27 – #26
News
None
Sports Talk
KBME 1.9 – 1.5, #22 – #22 (Rockets)
KILT-AM 1.3 – 1.5, #25 – #22 (Texans)
KFNC .2 – .3, #30 – #29
KILT-AM Stream .1 – .2, #34 – #31 (Texans)
Public Radio News/Talk
KUHF 2.2 – 1.8, #18 – #21
ATLANTA
News/Talk
WSB-AM & WSBB 7.3 – 8.1, #3 – #2
WFOM .4 – .4, #29 – #30
WGKA .3 – .3, #31 – #32
WSRV-HD3 Stream .0 – .2, DNA – #33
WAOK .1 – .1, #36 – #37
WAOK Stream .0 – .1, DNA – #37
News
WBIN .1 – .0, #36 – #DNA
Sports Talk
WZGC 2.8 – 3.0, #14 – #14 (Falcons, Hawks)
WCNN 1.5 – 1.8, #20 – #18
WZGC Stream .3 – .6, #31 – #27 (Falcons, Hawks)
Public Radio News/Talk
WABE 3.5 – 3.6, #12 – #10
WRAS .7 – .6, #26 – #27
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk
WPHT 1.5 – 2.1, #19 – #15
WPHT Stream .3 – .5, #29 – #23
WURD .5 – .5, #23 – #23
WURD Stream .5 – .3, #26 – #25
WKXW 1.1 – DNA, #22 – DNA
WKXW Stream .1 – DNA, #35 – DNA
News
KYW & WPHI 5.8 – 5.4, #5 – #6
KYW & WPHI Stream .2 – .1, #31 – #27
Sports Talk
WIP 5.8 – 8.2, #5 – #2 (Eagles)
WIP Stream .7 – 1.5, #25 – #20 (Eagles)
WPEN-FM 1.1 – 1.2, #22 – #21 (76ers, Flyers)
Public Radio News/Talk
WHYY 3.6 – 3.1, #11 – #11
Note: Sports talk WIP’s +2.4 (5.8 – 8.2) is the greatest September 2023 – October 2023 increase by any station in these 12 PPM-markets (6+).
NASSAU-SUFFOLK (LONG ISLAND)
News/Talk
WABC 3.9 – 2.2, #8 – #18
WOR 1.1 – 1.1, #22 – #22
WLIR .2 – .2, #33 – #30
News
WINS-FM 4.0 – 3.7, #7 – #7
WCBS-AM 2.5 – 2.7, #14 – #12
WINS-FM Stream .5 – .6, #25 – #25
WCBS-AM Stream .4 – .2, #29 – #30
Business News WBBR .3 – .3, #32 – #29
Sports Talk
WFAN-FM 3.8 – 3.9 #10 – #6 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM 1.7 – 3.0, #18 – #11 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
WFAN-FM Stream 1.2 – 1.2, #21 – #21 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
Public Radio News/Talk
WSUF .2 – .2, #33 – #30
Note: Sports Talk WEPN-FM’s +1.3 (1.7 – 3.0) represents Nassau-Suffolk’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase.
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk
None
News
KFOO .1 – .1, #22 – #24
Sports Talk
None
Public Radio News/Talk
KVCR .4 – .5 #19 – #19
KPCC .2 – .1, #20 – #24
SAN JOSE
News/Talk
KSFO 1.3 – 1.1, #22 – #23
KSFO Stream .2 – .2, #28 – #30
News
KCBS-AM & KFRC 6.6 – 6.0, fourth consecutive month at #1
KCBS-AM & KFRC Stream .3 – .3, #27 – #29
KNEW .2 – .2, #28 – #30
Sports Talk
KNBR 4.8 – 5.2, #4 – #5 (49ers)
KGMZ 2.2 – 2.1, #15 – #16 (Golden State Warriors)
KGO Stream .8 – 1.0, #24 – #25
KTCT .5 – .8, #26 – #27
KGO .2 – .6, #28 – #28
Public Radio News/Talk
None
Sharks’ games are carried on the Sharks Audio Network.
MIDDLESEX-SOMERSET-UNION
News/Talk
WKXW 5.2 – 6.0, #4 – #2
WKXW Stream .6 – 1.0, #22 – #19
WOR .6 – .6, #22 – #23
News
WINS-FM 2.1 – 2.3, #13 – #11
WCBS-AM 1.2 – .9, #17 – #21
WINS-FM Stream .3 – .3, #27 – #27
WCBS-AM Stream .2 – DNA, #28 – DNA
Sports Talk
WFAN-FM & AM 4.1 – 3.4, #8 – #9 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WFAN FM & AM Stream .8 – 1.2, #20 – #17 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM .9 – 1.2, #19 – #17 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
Public Radio News/Talk
None
Note: Sports talk WFAN’s -.7 (4.1 – 3.4) represents Middlesex-Somerset-Union’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
Up next: October 2023 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
The first of four rounds of ratings date from Nielsen Audio’s September PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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 (New Jersey). Nielsen’s September 2023 sweep covered August 17 – September 13. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York, Red Apple Media‘s WABC-AM rises three-tenths to a 3.4 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) but falls back one spot to the #11 rank, while iHeartMedia’s news/talk WOR sheds two-tenths for a 1.2 share finish but rises to the #19 rank. In Los Angeles, iHeartMedia news/talk KFI is flat with a 4.8 share but regresses one spot to the #4 rank, while Audacy’s all-news KNX-FM jumps eight-tenths for a 3.7 share finish good for the #8 rank in the market. And in Chicago, Nexstar Media Group news/talk WGN-AM adds four-tenths to finish with a 3.4 share that lifts it to the #8 rank, while Audacy all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM rises three-tenths for a 4.9 share finish good for the #3 rank. 
September 2023 PPM Data – Information for the September 2023 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 (New Jersey).
stations. He will continue to serve as brand manager for KRLD. Anderssen joined Audacy in May of 2022 after serving with Cox Media Group for 24 years in markets including Atlanta, Orlando and Tulsa. Audacy EVP and head of programming Jeff Sottolano states, “Drew is an experienced leader with bold ideas for the future of the news/talk format. With his proven expertise, we are confident that Drew will lead the way in shaping our brand and format strategy, delivering exceptional content and driving continued success for our local brands and our digital platforms.”
The first of four rounds of ratings data from Nielsen Audio’s August PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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 (New Jersey). Nielsen’s August 2023 sweep covered July 20 – August 16. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York City, Red Apple Media news/talk WABC-AM/WLIR-FM dips one-tenth to finish the survey with a 3.1 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) but rises to the #10 rank. At Audacy’s crosstown all-news WINS-AM/FM, the station is flat at a 4.9 share but falls to the #7 rank. In Los Angeles, iHeartMedia news/talk KFI adds six-tenths for a 4.8 share finish that lifts it to the #3 rank, while Audacy’s crosstown all-news KNX-FM rises one-tenth for a 2.9 share good for the #12 rank. Cumulus Media’s news/talk WBAP, Dallas rises four-tenths to a 4.3 share that lifts it from the #9 to the #4 rank, and Cox Media Group’s news/talk WSB-AM/WSBB-FM, Atlanta tacks on one-tenth to finish the survey with a 6.6 share and remains ranked #3. 
August 2023 PPM Data – Information for the August 2023 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 (New Jersey).
with station PD Terry Ford on the air. He told his audience, “It’s not a money thing. I just hit 50 this year. There are some things in my career I still want to do. They really wanted to keep me in Columbia and focused on that, and we just couldn’t get to where we needed to… This isn’t anybody’s fault. It’s just how radio and how business works sometimes.” Meanwhile, Cline says he’ll serve as executive producer and sub host for Chuck Oliver’s regional, college football-focused show and will continue the weekend hosting and fill-in work he’s been doing for Dickey Broadcasting’s WCNN, Atlanta “680 The Fan.” 
Rick Caffey says, “We are thrilled to welcome Eric Baker to the Audacy Atlanta team as our new director of sales. With his extensive background in sales management, we are confident that Eric’s expertise will drive our market growth to new heights. His strategic vision and proven leadership will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success in delivering top-tier content and engagement to our valued listeners and partners.” Baker says, “It’s with great enthusiasm that I embark on this new journey as the director of sales at Audacy Atlanta. I’m thrilled to collaborate with industry veterans like Rick Caffey, Doug Abernethy, and Reggie Rouse, whose expertise I greatly respect. My 16 years at Radio One have been invaluable, and I can’t wait to bring that experience to the dynamic team at Audacy Atlanta, working together to deliver results and achieve remarkable success for our clients while continuing to positively impact the Atlanta community!”
The first of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s July 2023 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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’s July 2023 sweep covered June 22 – July 19. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York City, Red Apple Media news/talk WABC-AM/WLIR-FM sheds two-tenths to finish with a 3.2 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) and falls back to the #11 rank, while Audacy’s crosstown all-news WINS-AM/FM rises six-tenths to a 4.9 share and climbs to the #6 rank. In Chicago, Nexstar Media Group news/talk WGN adds two-tenths for a 3.2 share finish that lifts it to the #10 rank, while Audacy’s crosstown all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM tacks on four-tenths to finish the survey with a 5.0 share but falls back to the #4 rank. And in San Francisco, Audacy all-news KCBS-AM/KFRC-FM rises eight-tenths to wrap the survey with a 6.7 share that leaves it ranked #2, while Cumulus Media’s crosstown news/talk KSFO dips one-tenth for a 1.9 share finish good for the #17 rank. 
July 2023 PPM Data – Information for the July 2023 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.
platforms. He says this year there are attendees from 47 states coming to the sold-out program. Erickson says, “This is the tenth of these I have done, and I have to thank Charlie, my producer, for doing so much of the heavy lifting while I have concentrated on doing my show. The format for each individually named speaker is a conversation on stage with me asking them questions from the attendees. The attendees will shortly receive a survey link where they can submit questions for me to incorporate into the conversations. The theme of the conference this year is ‘Forward: Which Way.’” 
annual “95.5 WSB Care- a-Thon” to benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, raising $1.9 million. Throughout the two-day radio broadcast WSB hosts Scott Slade, Clark Howard, Mark Arum, Erick Erickson, Eric Von Haessler and Shelley Wynter were joined on-air by patients and families as they shared their stories of resilience, loss and hope.
Former Spotify director of global podcast sales David Cohn joins Cumulus Media’s Westwood One as senior vice president of sales & digital partnerships. Cohn will oversee digital sales for Westwood One nationwide, focusing on growing brand partnerships across podcasting. In addition, he will have responsibility for the New York and Atlanta sales teams. Based in New York, Cohn will report to Westwood One president of sales Brandon Berman, who comments, “David is an accomplished sales leader with an exceptional command of the digital landscape. With his proven client-focused, multi-platform sales success, he is positioned to make an immediate impact on our business.” Cohn adds, “I’m super excited to join Westwood One. The opportunity to expand our digital footprint with the company’s amazing podcast and streaming assets was a natural draw for me. I’m excited to dig into the integrated advertising opportunities available in the red-hot audio space.” Prior to Spotify, Cohn held positions with Megaphone, Warner Media, Ziff Davis, and the WWE.
Erick Erickson as the new afternoon talk show host on WYRD-FM, an unsurpassed team of talent will serve the Upstate, north Georgia and western North Carolina. Erick’s thought-provoking discussions, unyielding insight and captivating presence will be a welcomed addition to our listeners and partners. Erick will complete News/Talk 98.9 WORD’s incredible lineup, allowing us to provide unmatched content for listeners and the largest and most effective platform for advertisers.” Erickson is syndicated via Compass Media Networks. 
The first of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s May PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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 (New Jersey). Nielsen’s May 2023 sweep covered April 27 – May 24. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York City, Red Apple Media’s news/talk WABC-AM & WLIR-FM is steady at a 3.7 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) but slides from the #10 rank to #11, while iHeartMedia’s crosstown news/talk WOR dips two-tenths to a 1.7 share and remains ranked #18. iHeartMedia’s KFI, Los Angeles is flat with a 4.3 share but falls back to the #5 rank in the market. In Chicago, Nexstar Media Group’s news/talk WGN adds one-tenth to finish with a 3.3 share and rises one spot to the #9 rank, while Audacy’s all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM loses two-tenths to finish with a 4.2 share but rises to the #3 rank in the market. 
May 2023 PPM Data – Information for the May 2023 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 (New Jersey).
was stepping back from his duties, that allowed the station to use internal research to consider the best options to tweak its programming. That resulted in the station naming longtime station reporter and anchor Chris Chandler the new morning host, swapping late morning and afternoon hosts Mark Arum and Eric Von Haessler, and making Shelley Wynter solo host in evenings and giving his former co-host MalaniKai Massey her own Saturday night program. Charles says, “I feel very comfortable that we’ve got the right people in the right slots. We are set to grow our success.”