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December 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two
December 2021 PPM Data – Information for the December 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 December 2021 survey period covered November 11 – December 8.
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 November 2021 – December 2021 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” (Washington Football Team) 3.5 – 3.7, +.2, #13 to #11
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 7.7 – 6.8, -.9, third to fourth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” 1.6 – 1.7, +.1, #17 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 8.9 – 7.5, -1.4, first to third
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WASH, first month, 7.2 – 11.3, +4.1
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WASH (+4.1)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WAMU (-1.4)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 4.9 – 4.1, -.8, repeats at #8
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 7.4 – 6.9, -.5, second to fourth
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins) 8.7 – 8.5, -.2, #1
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” 3.4 – 3.2, -.2, continues at #11
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.6 – 3.2, +.6, #13 to #11
Boston University’s WBUR 3.9 – 2.9, -1.0, #10 to #15
Number One 6+: sports talk WBZ-FM, fourth successive month, 8.7 – 8.5, -.2
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WMJX (+2.9)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WBUR (-1.0)
MIAMI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WIOD “News Radio 610” 1.4 – 1.8, +.4, #23 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 3.7 – 3.6, -.1, carries on in ninth-place
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group urban AC WHQT, second month in a row, flat at 9.3
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase (Tie): news/talk WIOD; adult contemporary WLYF; classic hits-oldies WMXJ; and urban contemporary WMIB (+.4)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: Spanish tropical WRTO (-.8)
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville’s KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” (Seahawks) 6.5 – 6.6, +.1, first to second
News: Lotus Communications’ KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM “Seattle News, Weather, Sports” 4.9 – 5.3, +.4, sixth to fourth
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Seahawks) 3.8 – 3.1, -.7, #10 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 5.8 – 5.4, -.4, anchored in third-place
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting adult contemporary KRWM, first month, 5.0 – 7.9, +2.9
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KRWM (+2.9)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease (Tie): classic rock KZOK and adult contemporary KSWD (-.8)
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 3.4 – 2.8, -.6, continues at #14
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” (Pistons) 5.7 – 5.1, -.6, sixth to fifth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings) 5.8 – 5.5, -.3, fifth to fourth
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Michigan’s WUOM 2.1 – 1.8, -.3, locked on #17
Wayne State University-owned WDET 2.3 – 1.6, -.7, #16 to #19
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WNIC, first month, 7.0 – 16.8, +9.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WNIC (+9.8)*
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WOMC (-1.6)
*Represents the largest November 2021 – December 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 5.1 – 4.6, -.5, third to fourth
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” (Arizona Cardinals and Sun) 3.4 – 2.9, -.5, #11 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 4.6 – 4.8, +.2, fourth to third
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, fourteenth consecutive month, 6.7 – 12.9, +6.2
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KESZ (+6.2)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: hot AC KMXP (-1.0)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Minnesota Timberwolves) 4.6 – 4.5, -.1, #11 to #9
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-AM “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 3.2 – 3.1, -.1, #13 to #14
Hubbard Broadcasting’s KTMY “My Talk 107.1” 2.0 – 1.6, -.4, #16 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” (Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild) 6.6 – 7.2, +.6, fourth to third
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 8.0 – 7.8, -.2, first to second
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KQQL, first month, 6.7 – 10.5, +3.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KQQL (+3.8)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian KTIS-FM (-1.1)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 5.0 – 4.4, -.6, fifth to seventh and cluster-mate KFI “AM 640” 2.3 – 1.8, -.5, #16 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University-owned KPBS 4.7 – 5.3, +.6, sixth to fourth
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies KXSN, third month in succession, 6.7 – 7.1, +.4
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KYXY (+2.0)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: regional Mexican KLNV (-1.2)
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 4.2 – 3.4, -.8, #8 to #12
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” (Lightning) 3.1 – 2.8, -.3, #13 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” 2.0 – 1.8, -.2, flat at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida-owned WUSF 3.1 – 2.3, -.8, #13 to #18
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV, third month in a row, 7.5 – 8.5, +1.0
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: hot AC WMTX (+1.7)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WRBQ (-1.4)
DENVER
News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOA “News Radio 850” (Broncos) 3.2 – 2.9, -.3, unchanged at #11; KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.7 – 2.3, -.4, #15 to #17; and KDFD “Freedom 93.7” flat at 2.1, #18 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” (Nuggets) 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, continues at #10
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR steady at 4.5, repeats at #7
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOSI, first month, 5.2 – 7.7, +2.5
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KOSI (+2.5)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: country KYGO (-1.1)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 3.2 – 3.5, +.3, #12 to #10
Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” (Ravens) 2.9 – 2.3, -.6, #15 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” 5.4 – 4.5, -.9, repeats in fourth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation’s WYPR 4.3 – 3.8, -.5, sixth to seventh
American University-owned WAMU 2.5 – 3.2, +.7, #16 to #12
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WLIF, first month, 6.5 – 12.3, +5.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLIF (+5.8)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: urban AC WWIN-FM (-1.8)**
**Represents the largest November 2021 – December 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 3.8 – 3.1, -.7, flat at #13 and co-owned KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” 3.8 – 3.0, -.8, #13 to #14
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-FM “104.9 The Patriot” flat at 1.1, #18 to #19 and KFTK’s internet stream – which had been unlisted the past five months – .6, #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” (Blues) 6.3 – 5.3, -1.0, repeats at #8
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, #15 to #17
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary KEZK, first month, 6.4 – 12.5, +6.1
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KEZK (+6.1)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian KLJY (-1.1)
Up next: December 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
September 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two
September 2021 PPM Data – Information for the September 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 September 2021 survey period covered August 19 – September 15.
Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Also cited are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are August 2021 – September 2021 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” (Washington Football Team) 3.3 – 3.2, -.1, #10 to #13
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 9.2 – 8.5, -.7, first to second
Sports Talk: In the Audacy cluster, WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) steady at 1.9, #18 to #17; WJFK-FM’s internet stream, .5 – .6, +.1, #24 to #20; and WTEM “980 The Team” (Washington Football Team) .4 – .6, +.2, #20
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 6.6 – 7.4, +.8, fourth to third
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WMMJ, first month, 8.9 – 8.8, -.1
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase (Tie): public radio news/talk WAMU; classic hits-oldies WIAD; and CHR WIHT (+.8)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: urban AC WHUR (-1.3)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 3.8 – 3.9, +.1, anchored in ninth-place
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 6.2 – 6.6, +.4, repeats at #3
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots) 5.8 – 7.4, +1.6, sixth to first
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) 3.4 – 3.9, +.5, #11 to #9
Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 4.1 – 4.0, -.1, unchanged at #8
WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 3.2 – 2.9, -.3, #12 to #13
Number One 6+: sports talk WBZ-FM, first month, 5.8 – 7.4, +1.6
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: sports talk WBZ-FM (+1.6)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: CHR WXKS-FM (-1.0)
MIAMI
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Spanish News/Talk: Univision Radio-owned WAQI “710 AM Radio Mambi” 3.6 – 3.4, -.2, #10 to #11
Actualidad Media Group’s WURN-AM “Actualidad AM 1040” 2.5 – 2.2, -.3, #15 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 3.3 – 3.5, +.2, #11 to #9
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group urban AC WHQT, first month, 7.7 – 8.7, +1.0
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: urban AC WHQT (+1.0)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WFEZ (-1.0)
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville’s KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” (Seahawks) 7.3 – 7.1, -.2, #1
News: Lotus Communications’ KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM “Seattle News, Weather, Sports” 5.8 – 5.4, -.4, repeats at #3
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners and Seahawks) flat at 3.9, remains in ninth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 4.7 – 5.4, +.7, sixth to third
Number One 6+: news/talk KIRO-FM, third straight month, 7.3 – 7.1, -.2
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: alternative KEXP (+.8)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: rock KISW (-1.4)
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 4.6 – 3.8, -.8, #10 to #12
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” 5.7 – 5.5, -.2, repeats in fourth-place
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers and Lions) 5.4 – 5.5, +.1, fifth to fourth
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Michigan’s WUOM 1.6 – 1.7, +.1, #19 to #18
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOMC, second month in a row, 7.2 – 7.4, +.2
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: urban AC WMXD (+.5)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: news/talk WJR (-.8)
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 5.0 – 4.5, -.5, second to fifth
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” (Arizona Cardinals) 3.4 – 3.7, +.3, tenth to ninth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KMVP-FM “98.7 Arizona’s Sports Station” 2.2 – 2.1, -.1, #22 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 3.2 – 3.3, +.1, #11 to #10
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, eleventh consecutive month, 6.7 – 7.3, +.6
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: adult hits KYOT (+1.1)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KOAI (-1.1)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Twins) 4.8 – 5.2, +.4, eighth to sixth
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-AM “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 3.2 – 3.3, +.1, remains at #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” (Minnesota Vikings) 4.2 – 4.7, +.5, #12 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 7.2 – 7.5, +.3, repeats in third-place
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KQQL, third successive month, 7.9 – 8.7, +.8
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KQQL (+.8)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian KTIS-FM (-1.0)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOGO “News Radio 600” 4.2 – 4.7, +.5, eighth to fourth; KGB-AM “760 AM” 1.4 – 2.1, +.7, #22 to #16; and KFI “AM 640” 1.9 – 2.0, +.1, #20 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University-owned KPBS 4.6 – 5.2, +.6, fourth to third
Number One 6+: Local Media San Diego-programmed rhythmic hot AC XHRM, second consecutive month, 6.1 – 6.8, +.7
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase (Tie): rhythmic hot AC XHRM and news/talk KGB-AM (+.7)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: CHR KHTS (-1.3)
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 3.7 – 4.4, +.7, ninth to sixth
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” 2.8 – 3.3, +.5, #14 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) 2.6 – 2.8, +.2, locked at #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida-owned WUSF 2.8 – 3.2, +.4, #14 to #12
Number One 6+: contemporary Christian WCIE, third month in a row, 7.8 – 8.6, +.8
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian WCIE (+.8)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: hot AC WMTX (-1.4)
DENVER
News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOA “News Radio 850” (Rockies and Broncos) 2.8 – 2.9, +.1, #13 to #15; KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.2 – 2.5, +.3, #20 to #16; and KDFD “Freedom 93.7” 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, #20 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 2.5 – 3.0, +.5, #15 to #13
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.5 – 5.3, +.8, fourth to third
Number One 6+: Bonneville country KYGO, first month, 6.4 – 7.1, +.7
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk KCFR (+.8)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: classic rock KRFX (-1.2)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” (Ravens) 3.9 – 3.7, -.2, anchored in ninth-place
WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 3.1 – 2.9, -.2, #13 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” (Orioles) 4.5 – 4.3, -.2, repeats at #7
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation’s WYPR 3.9 – 3.5, -.4, #9 to #11
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WWIN-FM, ninth consecutive month, 8.1 – 8.6, +.5
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: classic rock WZBA (+.8)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: urban contemporary WERQ (-.9)
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) flat at 6.0, seventh to eighth and co-owned KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 4.5 – 3.7, -.8, #10 to #14
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-FM “104.9 The Patriot” 2.1 – .5, -1.6 #17 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 3.5 – 3.8, +.3, #13 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 3.3 – 4.2, +.9, #15 to #10
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting rock KSHE, ninth consecutive month, 11.1 – 11.0, -.1
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Increase: urban AC WFUN (+1.0)
Largest 6+ August 2021 – September 2021 Decrease: news/talk KTLK-FM (-1.6)
Note: Three days before the start of the September 2021 sweep (8/16), iHeartMedia flipped urban AC KMJM to news/talk KTLK-FM.
Up next: September 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 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.
July 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two
July 2021 PPM Data – Information for the July 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 July 2021 survey period 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+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” 3.6 – 3.7, +.1, repeats at #11
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 7.7 – 8.8, +1.1, third to first
Audacy-owned business news WDCH “Bloomberg 99.1 and 105.7 HD2” 1.0 – .8, -.2, #20 to #19
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, flat at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 7.9 – 7.5, -.4, second to third
Pacifica Foundation’s public radio news/talk – jazz WPFW 1.0 – .8, -.2, #20 to #19
Number One 6+: news WTOP & WTLP, first month, 7.7 – 8.8, +1.1
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: news WTOP & WTLP (+1.1)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: urban AC WHUR (-1.1)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 3.7 – 3.5, -.2, anchored at #9
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 5.7 – 5.9, +.2, continues in fifth-place
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 6.4 – 5.4, -1.0, third to sixth
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) 2.5 – 2.9, +.4, #14 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 4.0 – 4.2, +.2, steady at #8
WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 3.2 – 3.4, +.2, remains at #10
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies WROR, second straight month, 8.2 – 9.1, +.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase (Tie): classic hits-oldies WROR and Spanish contemporary WZRM (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: CHR WXKS-FM (-1.2)
MIAMI
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Spanish News/Talk: Univision Radio-owned WAQI “710 AM Radio Mambi” flat at 2.9, remains at #12
Actualidad Media Group’s WURN-AM “Actualidad AM 1040” 2.0 – 2.3, +.3, #18 to #15
Fenix Broadcasting-owned WWFE “La Ponderosa” 1.9 – 1.8, -.1, unchanged 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 3.1 – 3.2, +.1, #11 to #10
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WFEZ, second successive month, 7.9 – 9.6, +1.7
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WFEZ (+1.7)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: classic rock WBGG (-1.1)
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville’s KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” 5.9 – 7.8, +1.9, third to first
News: KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM “Seattle News, Weather, Sports” 6.5 – 6.3, -.2, first to fourth
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners) 2.9 – 2.7, -.2, #17 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 5.3 – 4.2, -1.1, fifth to sixth
Number One 6+: news/talk KIRO-FM, first month, 5.9 – 7.8, +1.9
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: news/talk KIRO-FM (+1.9)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: classical KING (-1.2)
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” flat at 3.8, continues at #12
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” 4.9 – 5.8, +.9, seventh to third
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers) 4.9 – 5.5, +.6, seventh to fifth
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Michigan’s WUOM flat at 1.7, repeats at #20
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic rock WCSX, second month in a row, 6.9 – 7.1, +.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: news WWJ (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: country WYCD (-.6)
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 4.0 – 3.8, -.2, seventh to eighth
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” 2.5 – 2.9, +.4, #16 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KMVP-FM “Arizona Sports 98.7” (Diamondbacks) 4.7 – 6.1, +1.4, fourth to second
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 3.0 – 2.5, -.5, #13 to #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, ninth straight month, unchanged at 6.6
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KOOL (+1.5)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease (Tie): classic rock KSLX and alternative KDKB (-.6)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Twins) flat at 5.4, fifth to seventh
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 3.9 – 3.5, -.4, repeats at #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” 5.2 – 4.6, -.6, continues in eighth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 5.9 – 6.2, +.3, steady at #4
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KQQL, first month, 8.0 – 8.1, +.1
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: country KEEY (+.6)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: sports talk KFXN (-.6)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 4.9 – 4.5, -.4, fifth to eighth and co-owned KFI “AM 640” 2.2 – 2.4, +.2, #18 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KWFN “97.3 The Fan” (Padres) 2.5 – 1.9, -.6, #15 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University-owned KPBS 4.7 – 4.4, -.3, eighth to tenth
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies KXSN, fifth straight month, 6.7 – 6.3, -.4
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: alternative KBZT (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: rock KIOZ (-.8)
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 3.4 – 3.5, +.1, #10 to #12
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” 3.4 – 2.6, -.8, #10 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) 2.8 – 2.4, -.4, repeats at #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida-owned WUSF 3.3 – 3.0, -.3, #14 to #15
Number One 6+ (Tie): Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV, 109th month in a row, 8.0 – 6.6, -1.4 and contemporary Christian WCIE, first month, 6.4 – 6.6, +.2
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WRBQ (+1.1)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WDUV (-1.4)
DENVER
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KOA “News Radio 850” (Rockies) 2.9 – 2.8, -.1, remains at #11 and cluster-mate KDFD “Freedom 93.7” 2.3 – 2.0, -.3, #14 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 2.0 – 2.1, +.1, flat at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.6 – 4.8, +.2, sixth to fifth
Number One 6+: Bonneville country KYGO, sixth straight month, 7.1 – 6.7, -.4
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: regional Mexican KXPK (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: hot AC KALC (-1.2)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” 4.2 – 4.0, -.2, eighth to ninth
WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 2.3 – 2.6, +.3, #15 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” (Orioles) 4.0 – 3.7, -.3, #9 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation’s WYPR 2.8 – 4.2, +1.4, #13 to #8
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WWIN-FM, seventh consecutive month, 10.0 – 8.6, -1.4
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk WYPR (+1.4)
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: urban AC WWIN-FM (-1.4)
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) 4.9 – 5.5, +.6, remains at #8 and co-owned KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 3.5 – 3.1, -.4, #13 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 2.8 – 3.1, +.3, #15 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, #14 to #13
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting rock KSHE, seventh month in a row, 13.1 – 12.8, -.3
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian KLJY-FM posts a +1.4 the second straight month
Largest 6+ June 2021 – July 2021 Decrease: alternative KPNT (-1.5)
Up next: July 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.
June 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two
June 2021 PPM Data – Information for the June 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 June 2021 survey period covered May 27 – June 23.
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 May 2021 – June 2021 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” 4.0 – 3.6, -.4, #10 to #11
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 8.1 – 7.7, -.4, second to third
Audacy-owned business news WDCH “Bloomberg 99.1 and 105.7 HD2” .8 – 1.0, +.2, #21 to #20
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) 2.2 – 1.8, -.4, #15 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 9.5 – 7.9, -1.6, first to second
Pacifica Foundation’s public radio news/talk – jazz WPFW flat at 1.0, remains at #20
Number One 6+: Howard University urban AC WHUR, first month, 7.6 – 9.0, +1.4
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: urban AC WHUR (+1.4)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WAMU (-1.6)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 3.9 – 3.7, -.2, continues in ninth-place
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 5.9 – 5.7, -.2, repeats at #5
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 7.0 – 6.4, -.6, stays in third-place
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) 2.9 – 2.5, -.4, #11 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 4.2 – 4.0, -.2, unchanged at #8
WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 3.9 – 3.2, -.7, ninth to tenth
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies WROR, first month, 7.6 – 8.2, +.6
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase (Tie): classic hits-oldies WROR and country WKLB (+.6)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WGBH (-.7)
MIAMI
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Spanish News/Talk: Univision Radio-owned WAQI “710 AM Radio Mambi” 3.1 – 2.9, -.2, #11 to #12
Actualidad Media Group’s WURN-AM “Actualidad AM 1040” flat at 2.0, #19 to #18
Fenix Broadcasting-owned WWFE “La Ponderosa” 1.7 – 1.9, +.2, 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 3.7 – 3.1, -.6, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WFEZ, first month, 7.7 – 7.9, +.2
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLYF (+.9)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: urban AC WHQT (-1.0)
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville’s KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” 6.6 – 5.9, -.7, first to third
News: Sinclair Broadcast Group‘s KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM “Seattle News, Weather, Sports” 4.3 – 6.5, +2.2, #8 to #1
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners) 3.2 – 2.9, -.3, #14 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 6.0 – 5.3, -.7, third to fifth
Number One 6+ (Tie): news KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM first month, 4.3 – 6.5, +2.2 and Audacy rock KISW first month, 6.4 – 6.5, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: news KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM (+2.2)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: alternative KEXP (-1.5)
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 4.4 – 3.8, -.6, #9 to #12
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” steady at 4.9, locked in seventh-place
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers) 5.2 – 4.9, -.3, sixth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Wayne State University-owned WDET flat at 2.0, remains at #17
University of Michigan’s WUOM 1.9 – 1.7, -.2, #19 to #20
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic rock WCSX, first month, 6.8 – 6.9, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: country WYCD (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WOMC (-.8)
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 3.8 – 4.0, +.2, flat at #7
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” 3.1 – 2.5, -.6, #12 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KMVP-FM “Arizona Sports 98.7” (Diamondbacks) 2.6 – 4.7, +2.1, #17 to #4
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 3.1 – 3.0, -.1, #12 to #13
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, eighth straight month, 6.2 – 6.6, +.4
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: sports talk KMVP-FM (+2.1)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: classic rock KSLX (-.9)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Twins) 5.8 – 5.4, -.4, seventh to fifth
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” flat at 3.9, #13 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” 6.0 – 5.2, -.8, fifth to eighth
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 6.6 – 5.9, -.7, third to fourth
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC KSTP-FM, fifth straight month, 9.0 – 8.1, -.9
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian KTIS-FM (+3.1)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: hot AC KSTP-FM (-.9)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 5.7 – 4.9, -.8, second to fifth and co-owned KFI “AM 640” 1.8 – 2.2, +.4, #20 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KWFN “97.3 The Fan” (Padres) 2.8 – 2.5, -.3, steady at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University-owned KPBS 5.0 – 4.7, -.3, fifth to eighth
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies KXSN, fourth straight month, 7.0 – 6.7, -.3
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: CHR XHTZ (+.7)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: news/talk KOGO (-.8)
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 4.4 – 3.4, -1.0, fifth to tenth
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” 4.0 – 3.4, -.6, eighth to tenth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) 2.5 – 2.8, +.3, #19 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida-owned WUSF 3.1 – 3.3, +.2, continues at #14
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV, 108th month in a row, 7.2 – 8.0, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: hot AC WMTX (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: news/talk WHPT (-1.0)
DENVER
News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOA “News Radio 850” (Rockies) 3.2 – 2.9, -.3, #10 to #11; KDFD “Freedom 93.7” 2.5 – 2.3, -.2, #15 to #14; and KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.0 – 1.8, -.2, #18 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 3.0 – 2.0, -1.0, #12 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.3 – 4.6, +.3, eighth to sixth
Number One 6+: Bonneville country KYGO, fifth straight month, unchanged at 7.1
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: hot AC KALC (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: sports talk KKFN (-1.0)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” 3.9 – 4.2, +.3, tenth to eighth
WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 2.4 – 2.3, -.1, #14 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” (Orioles) 4.9 – 4.0, -.9, seventh to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation’s WYPR 2.3 – 2.8, +.5, #15 to #13
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WWIN-FM, sixth consecutive month, 10.8 – 10.0, -.8
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase (Tie): public radio news/talk WYPR and CHR WWMX (+.5)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: adult hits WQSR (-1.1)
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: In the Audacy cluster, KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) 5.4 – 4.9, -.5, sixth to eighth; KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” flat at 3.5, #12 to #13; and KFTK’s internet stream .5 – .7, +.2, #19 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 3.4 – 2.8, -.6, #13 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 2.8 – 3.1, +.3, repeats at #14
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting rock KSHE, sixth month in a row, 13.0 – 13.1, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian KLJY-FM (+1.4)
Largest 6+ May 2021 – June 2021 Decrease: alternative KPNT (-1.0)
Up next: June 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.
