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July 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
July 2022 PPM Data – Information for the July 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 July 2022 sweep covered June 23 – July 20.
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 June 2022 – July 2022 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 8.2 – 8.0, -.2, locked in fourth-place
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 2.1 – 2.4, +.3, #19 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 9.5 – 9.4, -.1, second to first
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KOPB, first month, 9.5 – 9.4, -.1
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country KWJJ (+1.5)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KLTH (-1.8)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 5.0 – 5.5, +.5, seventh to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Radio One’s WFNZ-FM “Sports Radio 92.7” 1.3 – 1.6, +.3, repeats at #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation’s WFAE flat at 4.6, eighth to tenth
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group urban AC WBAV, first month, 6.1 – 7.9, +1.8
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: urban AC WBAV (+1.8)*
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: alternative WEND (-1.0)
*Represents the largest June 2022 – July 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” 4.2 – 3.9, -.3, eighth to ninth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.6 – 3.0, +.4, #15 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 2.4 – 2.5, +.1, #17 to #16
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, sixth straight month, 7.6 – 8.2, +.6
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: rock KISS (+1.7)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: rhythmic hot AC KVBH (-.9)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” flat at 7.5, repeats in third-place and cluster-mate KSTE-AM “Talk 650” 4.0 – 4.9, +.9, seventh to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 3.3 – 3.5, +.2, continues at #9
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, seventh month in a row, unchanged at 9.0
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country KNCI (+1.4)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease (Tie): rock KRXQ and regional Mexican KVMX-FM (-.4)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 3.0 – 2.8, -.2, continues at #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 5.3 – 5.0, -.3, repeats in fifth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.4 – 2.5, +.1, remains at #13
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, first month, 9.5 – 10.1, +.6
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: classical WQED (+.8)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WKPL (-.7)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 10.2 – 9.6, -.6, #1
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 6.8 – 5.6, -1.2, second to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 3.5 – 3.8, +.3, tenth to ninth
Number One 6+: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM, sixth month in succession, 10.2 – 9.6, -.6
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: rock KBER (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: news/talk KSL (-1.2)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” flat at 2.1, #15 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, first month, 6.3 – 7.5, +1.2
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies KKLZ (+1.2)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: hot AC KVGS (-.7)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.9 – 6.1, +.2, seventh to sixth
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 1.4 – 2.0, +.6, #18 to #15
iHeartMedia-owned WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.3 – 1.0, -.3, #19 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections-owned WMFE 1.6 – 2.0, +.4, #16 to #15
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia CHR WXXL, second straight month, 7.9 – 8.5, +.6
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: Spanish tropical WRUM (+1.2)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WMGF (-2.2)**
**Represents the largest June 2022 – July 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 11.4 – 12.3, +.9, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.0 – 4.3, -.7, sixth to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU 4.5 – 4.7, +.2, eighth to seventh
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW, fifth month in a row, 11.4 – 12.3, +.9
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: news/talk WLW (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: rock WEBN (-.8)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Guardians) 6.7 – 7.4, +.7, repeats in fourth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 3.6 – 3.8, +.2, #12 to #11 and WKRK’s internet stream 1.3 – 1.5, +.2, remains at #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Kent State University-owned WKSU 3.7 – 3.3, -.4, #11 to #12
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WZAK, seventh month in a row, 10.4 – 9.4, -1.0
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: rock WMMS (+.8)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: urban contemporary WENZ (-1.5)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 4.1 – 3.9, -.2, repeats at #11 and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” 1.1 – .9, -.2, flat at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 3.2 – 3.4, +.2, #15 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 4.5 – 4.1, -.4, seventh to tenth
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM, fourth straight month, 7.7 – 8.3, +.6
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country WDAF (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: alternative KRBZ (-1.6)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 9.1 – 8.2, -.9, #1
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” 5.7 – 5.9, +.2, seventh to sixth and co-owned WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” .2 – .3, +.1, #21 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 6.6 – 7.9, +1.3, fourth to second
Number One 6+: news/talk WTVN, sixth straight month, 9.1 – 8.2, -.9
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: public radio news/talk WOSU (+1.3)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: hot AC WVMX (-1.2)
Up next: July 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.
April 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
April 2022 PPM Data – Information for the April 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 April 2022 sweep covered March 31 – April 27.
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 March 2022 – April 2022 (6+).
Sports-Related Notes: The MLB season began on April 7; NBA playoffs got underway on May 1; and NHL playoffs started on May 2.
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 8.1 – 8.2, +.1, third to fourth
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 3.3 – 2.6, -.7, #13 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.9 – 8.5, -.4, second to third and KOPB’s internet stream 1.7 – 1.2, -.5, flat at #20
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, second successive month, 9.1 – 9.3, +.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: adult hits KYCH (+.9)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: country KUPL (-1.4)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 4.2 – 4.0, -.2, #10 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Radio One’s WFNZ-FM “Sports Radio 92.7” 1.8 – 1.7, -.1, #16 to #17
Beasley Media Group-owned WSOC-HD3 “Fox Sports Charlotte” .5 – .4, -.1, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation’s WFAE 4.2 – 4.8, +.6, tenth to seventh
South Carolina Educational Television Commission-owned WNSC .8 – .5, -.3, #18 to #19
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult hits WLKO, first month, 5.6 – 6.7, +1.1
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: alternative WEND (+1.4)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classical WDAV (-2.1)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 6.2 – 5.3, -.9, third to fifth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, #14 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 2.5 – 2.6, +.1, repeats at #13
Number One 6+ (Tie): Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, third straight month, 8.4 – 7.6, -.8 and iHeartMedia adult contemporary KQXT, first month, 6.3 – 7.6, +1.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: adult contemporary KQXT (+1.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KROM (-1.4)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 6.5 – 6.6, +.1, locked in third-place and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 2.8 – 2.7, -.1, repeats at #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” flat at 1.1, continues at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 4.2 – 4.4, +.2, stays at #8
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, fourth month in a row, 11.3 – 10.0, -1.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: country KNCI (+1.7)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic rock KSEG (-1.3)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 3.9 – 3.5, -.4, ninth to tenth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 7.6 – 7.1, -.5, locked in fourth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.4 – 2.5, +.1, repeats at #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, sixth month in succession, 11.4 – 10.4, -1.0
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary WSHH and CHR WKST (+.7)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WWSW (-1.0)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 9.9 – 10.8, +.9, #1
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 6.3 – 7.6, +1.3, third to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.6 – 3.6, -1.0, sixth to ninth
Number One 6+: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM, third month in succession, 9.9 – 10.8, +.9
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): news/talk KSL; adult contemporary KSFI; and adult hits KYMV (+1.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classical KBYU (-1.2)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” 2.0 – 2.3, +.3, #18 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Nevada Public Radio’s KNPR 2.3 – 1.9, -.4, #15 to #17
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, second straight month, 7.1 – 7.2, +.1
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KISF (+1.8)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary KSNE and classic rock KXPT (-1.3)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.9 – 5.4, -.5, sixth to eighth
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.1 – 2.0, -.1, #16 to #14
iHeartMedia-owned WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.4 – 1.0, -.4, #17 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 1.1 – 1.2, +.1, #20 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections-owned WMFE 2.4 – 1.7, -.7, #13 to #15
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia CHR WXXL, fourth straight month, flat at 8.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WTKS-HD2 (+3.3)*
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: rhythmic CHR WPYO (-2.3)**
*Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
**Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 12.2 – 13.4, +1.2, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.1 – 5.4, +.3, fifth to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” flat at .8, anchored at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU 5.4 – 5.1, -.3, fourth to fifth
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW, second month in a row, 12.2 – 13.4, +1.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: news/talk WLW (+1.2)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: rock WEBN (-1.2)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Guardians and Cavaliers) 4.9 – 5.3, +.4, repeats in eighth-place
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” unchanged at .1, #21 to #18
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 4.3 – 4.7, +.4, continues at #9 and WKRK’s internet stream 1.9 – 1.3, -.6, remains at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Kent State University-owned WKSU 2.2 – 4.7, +2.5, #14 to #9
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WZAK, fourth month in a row, 10.4 – 10.2, -.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: public radio news/talk WKSU (+2.5)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease (Tie): classic hits-oldies WMJI and sports talk WKRK’s internet stream (-.6)
Note: Public radio news/talk WCPN (3.2, #12, 6+, March 2022) is unlisted in 2022
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 7.3 – 6.3, -1.0, second to third
Cumulus Media-owned KCMO-AM “Talk Radio 710 AM” 1.6 – 1.1, -.5, anchored at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 2.3 – 4.6, +2.3, #17 to #6
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 5.7 – 4.6, -1.1, fourth to sixth
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM, first month, 7.3 – 9.0, +1.7
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: sports talk KCSP (+2.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk KCUR (-1.1)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 8.7 – 9.2, +.5, #1
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” .2 – .3, +.1, #19 to #18
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 8.6 – 7.0, -1.6, second to fourth and co-owned WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM”.5 – .2, -.3, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 8.5 – 7.1, -1.4, stays in third-place
Number One 6+: news/talk WTVN, third straight month, 8.7 – 9.2, +.5
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: CHR WNCI (+.9)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: sports talk WBNS-FM (-1.6)
Up next: April 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.
March 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
March 2022 PPM Data – Information for the March 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 March 2022 sweep covered March 3 – March 30
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 February 2022 – March 2022 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 7.7 – 8.1, +.4, fourth to third
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 3.1 – 3.3, +.2, #14 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB flat at 8.9, first to second and KOPB’s internet stream 1.9 – 1.7, -.2, #19 to #20
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, first month, 8.3 – 9.1, +.8
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies KLTH (+.8)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): adult hits KYCH and classical KQAC (-.9)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 3.3 – 4.2, +.9, #14 to #10
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Radio One’s WFNZ-FM “Sports Radio 92.7” 2.1 – 1.8, -.3, repeats at #16
Beasley Media Group-owned WSOC-HD3 “Fox Sports Charlotte” .4 – .5, +.1, #20 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation’s WFAE 4.6 – 4.2, -.4, eighth to tenth
South Carolina Educational Television Commission-owned WNSC .5 – .8, +.3, #19 to #18
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group adult contemporary WKQC, second consecutive month, 6.3 – 6.6, +.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): news/talk WBT AM & WBT-FM and alternative WEND (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: CHR WHQC (-1.3)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 5.1 – 6.2, +1.1, seventh to third
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.4 – 2.2, -.2, continues at #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 3.3 – 2.5, -.8, #12 to #13
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, second straight month, 7.1 – 8.4, +1.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies KONO-FM (+1.3)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): CHR KXXM and rhythmic hot AC KVBH (-.9)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” flat at 6.5, anchored in third-place and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.3 – 2.8, -.5, #12 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” .9 – 1.1, +.2, #19 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 4.6 – 4.2, -.4, sixth to eighth
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, third month in a row, 10.2 – 11.3, +1.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic rock KSEG (+1.1)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KBEB (-1.1)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.8 – 3.9, -.9, seventh to ninth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” 7.5 – 7.6, +.1, repeats in fourth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.8 – 2.4, -.4, #11 to #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, fifth month in succession, 10.8 – 11.4, +.6
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: country WPGB (+.7)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: adult hits WRRK (-1.3)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 8.4 – 9.9, +1.5, #1
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 6.0 – 6.3, +.3, fourth to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.1 – 4.6, +.5, tenth to sixth
Number One 6+: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM second month in succession, 8.4 – 9.9, +1.5
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM (+1.5)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic rock KAAZ (-1.4)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” 2.2 – 2.0, -.2, #15 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Nevada Public Radio’s KNPR 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, repeats at #15
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, first month, 6.8 – 7.1, +.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): Spanish contemporary KRGT and similarly-formatted KXLI (+.5)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: hot AC KVGS (-1.2)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 6.3 – 5.9, -.4, fourth to sixth
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 1.6 – 2.1, +.5, #17 to #16
iHeartMedia-owned WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.8 – 1.4, -.4, #16 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 1.5 – 1.1, -.4, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections-owned WMFE flat at 2.4, #15 to #13
Number One 6+ (Tie): iHeartMedia CHR WXXL, third straight month, 7.9 – 8.3, +.4 and co-owned adult contemporary WMGF, first month, 6.1 – 8.3, +2.2
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WMGF (+2.2)*
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: urban AC WCFB (-.8)
*Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” 12.3 – 12.2, -.1, second to first and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.3 – 5.1, -.2, fourth to fifth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” 1.1 – .8, -.3, repeats at #19
iHeartMedia-owned WSAI “Fox Sports AM 1360” .6 – .8, +.2, #22 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU 5.1 – 5.4, +.3, fifth to fourth
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW, first month, 12.3 – 12.2, -.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: hot AC WKRQ (+1.0)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WGRR (-1.5)**
**Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Cavaliers) 5.5 – 4.9, -.6, sixth to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 4.2 – 4.3, +.1, #11 to #9 and WKRK’s internet stream 1.0 – 1.9, +.9, #17 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream’s WCPN 4.4 – 3.2, -1.2, #9 to #12
Kent State University-owned WKSU 1.5 – 2.2, +.7, #15 to #14
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WZAK, third month in a row, 11.1 – 10.4, -.7
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): classic hits-oldies WMJI and sports talk WKRK’s internet stream (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk WCPN (-1.2)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 7.8 – 7.3, -.5, first to second
Cumulus Media-owned KCMO-AM “Talk Radio 710 AM” .9 – 1.6, +.7, remains at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” 1.5 – 2.3, +.8, #18 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 6.5 – 5.7, -.8, continues in fourth-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, first month, 7.6 – 8.7, +1.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic rock KCFX (+1.1)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): public radio news/talk KCUR; urban contemporary KPRS; and country WDAF (-.8)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 9.3 – 8.7, -.6, #1
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” .3 – .2, -.1, #20 to #19
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 8.8 – 8.6, -.2, remains in second-place and co-owned WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM”.6 – .5, -.1, #17 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 8.3 – 8.5, +.2, repeats at #3
Number One 6+: news/talk WTVN, second straight month, 9.3 – 8.7, -.6
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: adult hits WODC (+1.5)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: CHR WNCI (-.9)
Up next: March 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.
December 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
December 2021 PPM Data – Information for the December 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 December 2021 sweep covered November 11 – December 8.
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 November 2021 – December 2021 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” flat at 7.1, second to fourth
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 3.1 – 2.5, -.6, unchanged at #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 6.9 – 7.2, +.3, fourth to third and KOPB’s internet stream steady at 2.2, #19 to #17
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KKCW, first month, 7.1 – 12.4, +5.3
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KKCW (+5.3)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: hot AC KRSK (-.8)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” (Carolina Panthers) 4.5 – 3.8, -.7, #8 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” (Hornets) 1.0 – 1.1, +.1, remains at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 4.1 – 4.3, +.2, tenth to ninth
South Carolina Educational Television Commission’s WNSC steady at .5, locked at #20
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group adult contemporary WKQC, first month, 5.0 – 8.8, +3.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WKQC (+3.8)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: classical WDAV (-.8)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 4.3 – 4.2, -.1, tenth to eighth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.1 – 2.2, +.1, #16 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, #13 to #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KQXT, first month, 5.9 – 10.8, +4.9
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KQXT (+4.9)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KONO-FM (-1.8)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 9.1 – 7.3, -1.8, first to third and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 2.7 – 2.9, +.2, #14 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” 1.0 – .9, -.1, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio’s KXJZ 4.9 – 4.5, -.4, seventh to eighth
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, first month, 8.3 – 10.2, +1.9
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KYMX (+3.1)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary KBEB (-2.2)*
*Represents the largest November 2021 – December 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.1 – 3.7, -.4, remains in ninth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” 8.7 – 7.8, -.9, stays at #4
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 3.3 – 2.7, -.6, #11 to #13
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, first month, 8.9 – 11.1, +2.2
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WSHH (+2.5)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: sports talk KDKA-FM (-.9)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 7.2 – 7.1, -.1, anchored in second-place
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 7.5 – 6.0, -1.5, first to fifth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER steady at 4.1, repeats at #8
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KSFI, first month, 5.5 – 10.9, +5.4
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KSFI (+5.4)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: news/talk KSL (-1.5)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KXNT “News Talk 840” 1.9 – 1.8, -.1, #21 to #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+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KSNE, first month, 6.0 – 13.1, +7.1
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KSNE (+7.1)**
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian KSOS (-2.1)
**Represents the largest November 2021 – December 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.6 – 5.3, -.3, seventh to eighth
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.1 – 1.9, -.2, flat at #16
iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.8 – 1.3, -.5, #18 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, #15 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE 2.5 – 1.7, -.8, #13 to #17
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WMGF, first month, 6.1 – 12.0, +5.9
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WMGF (+5.9)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: rock WJRR (-1.5)
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” 11.8 – 10.2, -1.6, flat at #2 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.8 – 5.2, -.6, fourth to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” (Bengals) locked at 1.4, repeats at #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU steady at 3.9, tenth to eighth
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WGRR second month in a row, 12.3 – 11.0, -1.3
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WRRM (+1.8)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: news/talk WLW (-1.6)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Cavaliers) 4.7 – 4.0, -.7, stays in ninth-place
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” unchanged at .2, #18 to #20
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” (Browns) 5.5 – 4.6, -.9, seventh to eighth and WKRK’s internet steam debuts with a 1.5, #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream-owned WCPN steady at 2.6, #13 to #12
Kent State University’s WKSU 1.3 – 1.1, -.2, #15 to #17
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WDOK first month, 9.8 – 10.4, +.6
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WMJI (+1.4)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: sports talk WKRK (-.9)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 5.0 – 4.6, -.4, seventh to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” 2.1 – 2.3, +.2, remains at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 6.6 – 6.1, -.5, continues in third-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, third consecutive month, 8.9 – 9.7, +.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KCKC (+3.4)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: country WDAF (-1.6)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 6.7 – 6.5, -.2, remains in fourth-place
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” .2 – .1, -.1, locked at #19
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 9.6 – 10.3, +.7, #1 and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” .6 – .5, -.1, #16 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 6.2 – 6.5, +.3, sixth to fourth
Number One 6+: sports talk WBNS-FM, fourth successive month, 9.6 – 10.3, +.7
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult hits WODC (+2.1)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: classic rock WLVQ (-1.2)
Up next: December 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.
November 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
November 2021 PPM Data – Information for the November 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 November 2021 sweep covered October 14 – November 10.
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 October 2021 – November 2021 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 5.5 – 7.1, +1.6, fourth to second
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” flat at 3.1, #13 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 7.8 – 6.9, -.9, second to fourth and KOPB’s internet stream 2.8 – 2.2, -.6, #17 to #19
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, second straight month, 8.1 – 7.2, -.9
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: news/talk KXL (+1.6)*
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): public radio news/talk KOPB and classic hits-oldies KLTH (-.9)
*Represents the largest October 2021 – November 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” (Carolina Panthers) 3.9 – 4.5, +.6, #11 to #8
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” (Hornets) flat at 1.0, continues at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 3.8 – 4.1, +.3, #12 to #10
South Carolina Educational Television Commission’s WNSC .7 – .5, -.2, remains at #20
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia country WKKT, first month, 6.4 – 6.9, +.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classical WDAV (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): urban contemporary WPEG and CHR WNKS (-.5)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 3.8 – 4.3, +.5, repeats at #10
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.5 – 2.1, -.4, stays at #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 2.8 – 3.3, +.5, unchanged at #13
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, second successive month, 7.2 – 8.2, +1.0
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KONO-FM (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: hot AC KSMG (-1.2)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 8.6 – 9.1, +.5, #1 and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.2 – 2.7, -.5, #13 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” .8 – 1.0, +.2, #19 to #18
Bonneville-owned KHTK “Sacramento Sports 1140” (Kings) .7 – .8, +.1, #21 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio’s KXJZ 5.4 – 4.9, -.5, fifth to seventh
Number One 6+: news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM, fifth straight month, 8.6 – 9.1, +.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KBEB (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary KYMX and urban-rhythmic oldies KHYL (-1.0)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.4 – 4.1, -.3, repeats at #9
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” 8.5 – 8.7, +.2, third to fourth
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.9 – 3.3, +.4, #12 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WDVE, sixth consecutive month, 10.8 – 9.7, -1.1
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: alternative WXDX (+1.5)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WWSW (-1.7)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio” 9.9 – 7.5, -2.4, #1
iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 6.8 – 7.2, +.4, steady in the runner-up slot
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 3.4 – 4.1, +.7, tenth to eighth
Number One 6+: news/talk KSL, third straight month, 9.9 – 7.5, -2.4
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: CHR KZHT (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: news/talk KSL (-2.4)**
**Represents the largest October 2021 – November 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, second month in succession, 9.6 – 8.6, -1.0
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian KSOS (+.5)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: CHR KLUC (-1.2)
@regional Mexican KYLI debuts with a 1.1
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.7 – 5.6, -.1, ninth to seventh
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.6 – 2.1, -.5, #13 to #16
iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.4 – 1.8, +.4, #19 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 1.8 – 2.3, +.5, #17 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE 2.3 – 2.5, +.2, #15 to #13
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOCL, first month, 7.7 – 8.0, +.3
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: Spanish tropical WRUM (+.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: urban AC WCFB (-2.2)
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” 13.2 – 11.8, -1.4, first to second and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.5 – 5.8, +.3, repeats in fourth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” (Bengals) flat at 1.4, #18 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU 3.3 – 3.9, +.6, #11 to #10
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WGRR first month, 11.1 – 12.3, +1.2
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WGRR (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): news/talk WLW and rock WEBN (-1.4)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Cavaliers) 5.4 – 4.7, -.7, eighth to ninth
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” flat at .2, repeats at #18
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” (Browns) 4.3 – 5.5, +1.2, ninth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream-owned WCPN 3.3 – 2.6, -.7, #12 to #13
Kent State University’s WKSU .9 – 1.3, +.4, #16 to #15
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock WNCX fifth successive month, 11.1 – 9.9, -1.2
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: sports talk WKRK (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: hot AC WQAL (-1.5)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 4.6 – 5.0, +.4, seventh to sixth and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” flat at .9, stays at #20
Cumulus Media-owned KCMO-AM “Talk Radio 710 AM” .5 – .6, +.1, #22 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” 2.6 – 2.1, -.5, repeats at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 5.9 – 6.6, +.7, anchored in third-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, second consecutive month, 8.6 – 8.9, +.3
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian KJNW (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: country KFKF (-.7)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 5.9 – 6.7, +.8, sixth to fourth
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” .1 – .2, +.1, unchanged at #19
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 10.1 – 9.6, -.5, #1 and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” flat at .6, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.3 – 6.2, -1.1, third to sixth
Number One 6+: sports talk WBNS-FM, third successive month, 10.1 – 9.6, -.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: news/talk WTVN (+.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: adult hits WODC (-1.3)
Up next: November 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.