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July 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One
July 2022 PPM Data – Information for the July 2022 ratings period has been released for New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union.
Nielsen Audio’s 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+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 3.1 – 4.1, +1.0, #11 to #7
iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.0 – 1.9, -.1, flat at #18
News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.7 – 3.2 +.5, #14 to #11 and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.4 – 2.7, +.3, #17 to #14
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, #10 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 3.5 – 3.6, +.1, eighth to ninth
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, second month in a row, 6.4 – 6.0, -.4
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: news/talk WABC-AM & WLIR-FM (+1.0)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: rhythmic CHR WKTU (-.5)
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 4.3 – 4.5, +.2, repeats in fifth-place
News: Audacy-owned KNX-FM “News 97.1” 3.1 – 3.0, -.1, flat at #11
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, #14 to #16
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies KRTH, first month, unchanged at 5.5
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase (Tie): Spanish contemporary KLVE; alternative KROQ; classical KUSC; and jazz KKJZ (+.5)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KOST (-.6)
Note: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST had been #1 the past twelve months
CHICAGO
News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” 2.6 – 3.3, +.7, #15 to #10
News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” 5.0 – 4.6, -.4, second to fifth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WSCR “670 The Score” (Cubs) 2.1 – 2.4, +.3, #22 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 4.6 – 5.1, +.5, fourth to third
Number One 6+: Hubbard Radio classic rock WDRV, third month in a row, 6.8 – 6.1, -.7
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WLIT (+.8)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease (Tie): classic rock WDRV and classical WFMT (-.7)
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KSFO “Talk Radio 560” steady at 1.9, #18 to #17
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 6.3 – 6.2, -.1, third to second
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 4.3 – 3.3, -1.0, fourth to sixth
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.-owned KQED 6.4 – 8.0, +1.6, second to first
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KQED first month, 6.4 – 8.0, +1.6
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: public radio news/talk KQED (+1.6)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease (Tie): sports talk KNBR and similarly-formatted KGMZ (-1.0)
DALLAS
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 4.0 – 4.5, +.5, sixth to fourth
News – Talk: Audacy’s KRLD-AM “News Radio 1080” 2.5 – 2.4, -.1, #18 to #17
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” 4.4 – 3.7, -.7, fourth to eighth
Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA steady at 3.2, #13 to #12
Number One 6+: Univision regional Mexican KLNO, sixth month in a row, 7.4 – 5.9, -1.5
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KMVK (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KLNO (-1.5)
HOUSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” (Astros) flat at 4.2, repeats in eighth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, anchored at #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, sixteenth consecutive month, 7.7 – 8.0, +.3
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country KKBQ (+.6)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KLTN (-1.5)
ATLANTA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” unchanged at 5.7, continues at #4
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” (Braves) steady at 2.3, #17 to #16
WZGC “92.9 The Game” 1.8 – 1.4, -.4, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools-owned WABE 2.9 – 3.8, +.9, #11 to #8
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WSRV, seventh successive month, 9.7 – 11.0, +1.3
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WSRV (+1.3)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: contemporary Christian WVFJ (-1.1)
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk: Townsquare Media’s WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 1.0 – 1.3, +.3, #22 to #20
News: Audacy-owned KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 5.0 – 4.9, -.1, seventh to sixth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Phillies) 4.6 – 4.0, -.6, continues in eighth-place
Beasley Media Group-owned WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” 1.6 – 1.4, -.2, #19 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY-owned WHYY 5.4- 4.3, -1.1, fifth to seventh
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WDAS-FM, first month, 8.0 – 8.5, +.5
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country WUSL (+.8)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk WHYY (-1.1)
LONG ISLAND
News/Talk: Red Apple Media-owned WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.3 – 3.0, +.7, #18 to #13
iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 3.5 – 2.4, -1.1, #8 to #16
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets)” 3.1 – 3.2, +.1, #12 to #11 and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.7 – 2.4, -.3, #15 to #16
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.2 – 3.4, +.2, #11 to #9
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic rock WBAB, third month in succession, 5.5 – 6.3, +.8
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: classic rock WBAB (+.8)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: adult standards WHLI (-1.3)
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Bernardino Community College District’s KVCR, flat at .3, remains at #19
Number One 6+: Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits-oldies KOLA, seventh consecutive month, 7.5 – 7.1, -.4
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian KSGN (+1.8)*
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: rhythmic CHR KGGI (-.9)
*Represents the largest June 2022 – July 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
SAN JOSE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 2.0 – 2.1, +.1, #16 to #18 and cluster-mate KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 2.0 – 1.9, -.1, #16 to #20
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 5.3 – 5.7, +.4, fourth to third
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 2.5 – 2.4, -.1, #12 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Empire Audacy adult contemporary KOIT-FM, first month 6.4 – 7.1, +.7
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country KBAY (+1.3)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: contemporary Christian KLRK (-2.4)**
**Represents the largest June 2022 – July 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MIDDLESEX
News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 5.7 – 5.0, -.7, first to third
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 1.9 – 2.2, +.3, #16 to #15 and co-owned WINS 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, locked at #20
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) flat at 3.1, continues in tenth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, first month, 4.8 – 6.1, +1.3
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WLTW (+1.3)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: urban contemporary WWPR (-.7)
Up next: July 2022 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
June 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One
June 2022 PPM Data – Information for the June 2022 ratings period has been released for New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union.
Nielsen Audio’s June 2022 sweep covered May 26 – June 22.
TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are May 2022 – June 2022 (6+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, #10 to #11
iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.2 – 2.0, -.2, #19 to #18
News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 3.1 – 2.7 -.4, #11 to #14 and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.8 – 2.4, -.4, #14 to #17
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.8 – 3.3, -.5, eighth to tenth
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, #11 to #8
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, first month, 6.1 – 6.4, +.3
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: classic rock WAXQ (+.9)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM (-1.1)
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 5.0 – 4.3, -.7, third to fifth
News: Audacy-owned KNX-FM “News 97.1” 3.2 – 3.1, -.1, #10 to #11
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 2.4 – 2.6, +.2, repeats at #14
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, twelfth successive month, 6.5 – 6.0, -.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: rock KLOS (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: news/talk KFI (-.7)
CHICAGO
News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” 3.0 – 2.6, -.4, #11 to #15
News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” 4.7 – 5.0, +.3, fifth to second
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 4.8 – 4.6, -.2, remains in fourth-place
Number One 6+: Hubbard Radio classic rock WDRV, second month in a row, 6.0 – 6.8, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: classic rock WDRV (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WLIT (-.7)
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 2.0 – 1.9, -.1, stays at #18
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 6.2 – 6.3, +.1, second to third
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 3.9 – 4.3, +.4, fifth to fourth
Audacy’s KGMZ “95.7 The Game” 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, #14 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.-owned KQED 5.9 – 6.4, +.5, third to second
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOIT-FM, second consecutive month, 6.8 – 6.9, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: urban contemporary KMEL (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: Spanish adult hits KBRG (-.5)
DALLAS
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 3.6 – 4.0, +.4, tenth to sixth
News – Talk: Audacy’s KRLD-AM “News Radio 1080” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #20 to #18
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” 4.9 – 4.4, -.5, third to fourth
Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA 3.3 – 3.2, -.1, #14 to #13
Number One 6+: Univision regional Mexican KLNO, fifth month in a row, 6.6 – 7.4, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KLNO (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult hits KJKK (-.9)
HOUSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” (Astros) 4.1 – 4.2, +.1, ninth to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.7 – 2.6, -.1, locked at #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, fifteenth consecutive month, 7.1 – 7.7, +.6
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary KODA (+.6)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR KRBE (-.7)
ATLANTA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 6.0 – 5.7, -.3, repeats in fourth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” (Braves) 2.0 – 2.3, +.3, #16 to #17
WZGC “92.9 The Game” 2.3 – 1.8, -.5, #15 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools-owned WABE 3.5 – 2.9, -.6, continues at #11
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WSRV, sixth successive month, 8.6 – 9.7, +1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian WVFJ (+1.2)*
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR WWPW (-1.7)**
*Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: Audacy-owned KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 5.4 – 5.0, -.4, fifth to seventh
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Phillies) 5.1 – 4.6, -.5, stays in eighth-place
Beasley Media Group-owned WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” 2.3 – 1.6, -.7, #13 to #19
WIP’s internet stream, 1.5 – 1.4, -.1, repeats at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY-owned WHYY 5.5 – 5.4, -.1, fourth to fifth
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group rock WMMR, second straight month, 7.4 – 8.2, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: urban AC WDAS-FM (+1.2)*
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WPEN-FM (-.7)
*Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
LONG ISLAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 3.0 – 3.5, +.5, #12 to #8
Red Apple Media-owned WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, #15 to #18
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets)” 3.6 – 3.1, -.5, #7 to #12 and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.6 – 2.7, +.1, remains at #15
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) flat at 3.2, #10 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic rock WBAB, second month in succession, 5.7 – 5.5, -.2
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: CHR WHTZ (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: hot AC WALK-FM (-1.1)
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Bernardino Community College District’s KVCR, .4 – .3, -.1, locked at #19
Number One 6+: Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits-oldies KOLA, sixth consecutive month, 7.0 – 7.5, +.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR KGGI (+1.5)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KSCA (-1.1)
SAN JOSE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 1.7 – 2.0, +.3, #15 to #16 and cluster-mate KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 1.5 – 2.0, +.5, #21 to #16
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 5.4 – 5.3, -.1, third to fourth
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 2.8 – 2.5, -.3, #11 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Empire country KRTY fifth straight month 9.2 – 8.2, -1.0***
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: hot AC KIOI (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: Spanish adult hits KBRG (-1.7)**
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
***Empire’s country format remained on KRTY until June 17, five days prior to the end of the June 2022 sweep. New owners Educational Media Foundation transitioned the station to contemporary Christian KLRK.
MIDDLESEX
News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” steady at 5.7, #1
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.2 – 1.9, -.3, locked at #16 and co-owned WINS 1.0 – 1.1, +.1, remains at #20
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, repeats in tenth-place
Emmis’ WEPN-FM “98.7 ESPN New York” flat at 1.1, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: news/talk WKXW, fifth month in succession, unchanged at 5.7
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: Spanish tropical WSKQ’s internet stream (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: alternative WNYL (-.6)
Up next: June 2022 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
May 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One
May 2022 PPM Data – Information for the May 2022 ratings period has been released for New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union.
Nielsen Audio’s May 2022 sweep covered April 28 – May 25.
TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are April 2022 – May 2022 (6+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 3.6 – 3.3, -.3, eighth to tenth
iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, repeats at #19
News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 4.2 – 3.1, -1.1, #6 to #11 and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.9 – 2.8, -.1, #13 to #14
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.5 – 3.8, +.3, ninth to eighth
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM, first month, 6.3 – 6.7, +.4
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR WKTU (+1.1)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: news WINS (-1.1)
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 5.1 – 5.0, -.1, remains in third-place
News: Audacy-owned KNX-FM “News 97.1” 3.4 – 3.2, -.2, eighth to tenth
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 2.1 – 2.4, +.3, #19 to #14
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, eleventh successive month, 5.8 – 6.5, +.7
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: urban contemporary KRRL (+.8)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KLAX (-.6)
CHICAGO
News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” 3.1 – 3.0, -.1, stays at #11
News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” 4.6 – 4.7, +.1, continues in fifth-place
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ flat at 4.8, repeats in fourth-place
Number One 6+: Hubbard Radio classic rock WDRV, first month, 5.7 – 6.0, +.3
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: regional Mexican WOJO (+.9)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): urban AC WVAZ and hot AC WTMX (-.6)
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 1.9 – 2.0, +.1, #17 to #18
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 6.1 – 6.2, +.1, third to second
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 4.3 – 3.9, -.4, sixth to fifth
Audacy’s KGMZ “95.7 The Game” 1.1 – 2.2, +1.1, #24 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.-owned KQED 7.7 – 5.9, -1.8, first to third
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOIT-FM, first month, 6.6 – 6.8, +.2
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: sports talk KGMZ (+1.1)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk KQED (-1.8)*
*Represents the largest April 2022 – May 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
DALLAS
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 2.9 – 3.6, +.7, #16 to #10
News – Talk: Audacy’s KRLD-AM “News Radio 1080” flat at 2.1, #19 to #20
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” 3.6 – 4.9, +1.3, tenth to third
Audacy’s KRLD-FM “105.3 The Fan” (Rangers) 2.5 – 2.2, -.3, #17 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA 3.6 – 3.3, -.3, #10 to #14
Number One 6+: Univision regional Mexican KLNO, fourth month in a row, 6.1 – 6.6, +.5
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: sports talk KTCK (+1.3)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KNOR (-.5)
HOUSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” (Astros) 4.2 – 4.1, -.1, tenth to ninth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.4 – 2.7, +.3, anchored at #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, fourteenth consecutive month, 6.8 – 7.1, +.3
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: alternative KTBZ (+1.8)**
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: Spanish contemporary KLOL (-.8)
**Represents the largest April 2022 – May 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
ATLANTA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 6.4 – 6.0, -.4, third to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WZGC “92.9 The Game” 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, #16 to #15
Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” (Braves) 2.4 – 2.0, -.4, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools-owned WABE 3.2 – 3.5, +.3, #12 to #11
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WSRV, fifth successive month, 7.4 – 8.6, +1.2
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WSRV (+1.2)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): urban AC WALR and country WKHX (-.8)
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: Audacy-owned KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” steady at 5.4, seventh to fifth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Phillies) 5.2 – 5.1, -.1, repeats in eighth-place
Beasley Media Group-owned WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” 2.4 – 2.3, -.1, continues at #13
WIP’s internet stream, 2.0 – 1.5, -.5, #16 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY-owned WHYY 5.6 – 5.5, -.1, stays at #4
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group rock WMMR, first month, 6.8 – 7.4, +.6
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: classic rock WMGK (+.8)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): urban AC WDAS-FM; sports talk WIP’s internet stream; and news/talk WPHT’s internet stream (-.5)
LONG ISLAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 3.4 – 3.0, -.4, #9 to #12
Red Apple Media-owned WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.0 – 2.6, +.6, #17 to #15
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets)” 3.2 – 3.6, +.4, tenth to seventh and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.8 – 2.6, -.2, #13 to #15
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.0 – 3.2, +.2, #11 to #10
Emmis’ WEPN-FM “98.7 ESPN New York” 1.2 – 2.1, +.9, #23 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic rock WBAB, first month, 5.2 – 5.7, +.5
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: sports talk WEPN-FM (+.9)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: classic rock WAXQ (-.6)
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Bernardino Community College District’s KVCR, flat at .4, unchanged at #19
Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC .1 – .2, +.1, #21 to #20
Number One 6+: Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits-oldies KOLA, fifth consecutive month, 7.6 – 7.0, -.6
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies KQIE (+1.0)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: rock KLOS (-1.2)
SAN JOSE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 1.8 – 1.7, -.1, repeats at #15
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 4.4 – 5.4, +1.0, fourth to third
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 2.9 – 2.8, -.1, #8 to #11
Audacy’s KGMZ “95.7 The Game”.9 – 1.6, +.7, #23 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Empire country KRTY fourth straight month 9.3 – 9.2, -.1
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary KISQ and rhythmic CHR KYLD (+1.4)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KSOL (-.6)
MIDDLESEX
News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 6.1 – 5.7, -.4, #1
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 1.8 – 2.2, +.4, repeats at #16 and co-owned WINS flat at 1.0, #21 to #20
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees) 3.1 – 3.3, +.2, ninth to tenth
Emmis’ WEPN-FM “98.7 ESPN New York” 1.6 – 1.1, -.5, #17 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: news/talk WKXW, fourth month in succession, 6.1 – 5.7, -.4
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WXBK (+1.1)
Largest 6+ April 2022 – May 2022 Decrease (Tie): Spanish tropical WSKQ and sports talk WEPN-FM (-.5)
Up next: May 2022 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
April 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One
April 2022 PPM Data – Information for the April 2022 ratings period has been released for New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union.
Nielsen Audio’s 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; the NBA playoffs got underway on May 1; and the NHL playoffs started on May 2.
NEW YORK
News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 3.8 – 3.6, -.2, repeats in eighth-place
iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, #16 to #19
News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 4.1 – 4.2, +.1, seventh to sixth and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 2.4 – 2.9, +.5, #18 to #13
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees and Brooklyn Nets) 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, #12 to #9
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 3.4 – 3.3, -.1, flat at #10
Number One 6+: Emmis urban AC WBLS, fourth consecutive month, steady at 6.5
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM (+1.1)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WLTW (-.8)
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 4.7 – 5.1, +.4, fifth to third
News: Audacy-owned KNX-FM “News 97.1” 3.9 – 3.4, -.5, seventh to eighth
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 2.4 – 2.1, -.3, #16 to #19
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, tenth successive month, 5.5 – 5.8, +.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): sports talk KLAC (Dodgers and Clippers) and Spanish classic hits-oldies KFWB (+.6)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: news KNX (-.5)
CHICAGO
News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” (Blackhawks) 3.5 – 3.1, -.4, #7 to #11
News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” 5.5 – 4.6, -.9, second to fifth
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 5.4 – 4.8, -.6 third to fourth
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WVAZ, fourth consecutive month, 5.8 – 6.0, +.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): classic rock WDRV and hot AC WTMX (+.9)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: news WBBM-AM & WCFS (-.9)
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 2.4 – 1.9, -.5, #14 to #17
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 7.0 – 6.1, -.9, second to third
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 2.1 – 4.3, +2.2, #15 to #6
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 9.0 – 7.7, -1.3, first
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KQED, fourth straight month, 9.0 – 7.7, -1.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: sports talk KNBR (+2.2)*
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk KQED (-1.3)
*Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
DALLAS
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 3.2 – 2.9, -.3, #12 to #16
News – Talk: Audacy’s KRLD-AM “News Radio 1080” 2.7 – 2.1, -.6, #15 to #19
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” (Stars) 3.5 – 3.6, +.1, repeats in tenth-place
Audacy’s KRLD-FM “105.3 The Fan” (Rangers) 2.2 – 2.5, +.3, #18 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA 3.8 – 3.6, -.2, ninth to tenth
Number One 6+: Univision regional Mexican KLNO, third month in a row, 6.8 – 6.1, -.7
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KMVK (+1.2)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: urban contemporary KKDA-FM (-.9)
HOUSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” (Astros) 4.3 – 4.2, -.1, seventh to tenth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.7 – 2.4, -.3, locked on #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, thirteenth consecutive month, 7.5 – 6.8, -.7
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: Spanish contemporary KLOL (+1.0)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KODA (-.7)
ATLANTA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 6.9 – 6.4, -.5, repeats in third-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” (Braves) 2.0 – 2.4, +.4, #17 to #15
Audacy’s WZGC “92.9 The Game” (Hawks) 2.0 – 2.2, +.2, #17 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools-owned WABE 3.5 – 3.2, -.3, #8 to #12
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WSRV, fourth successive month, 8.1 – 7.4, -.7
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: CHR WWPW (+1.2)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WSRV (-.7)
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: Audacy-owned KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 4.7 – 5.4, +.7, repeats in seventh-place
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Phillies) 3.9 – 5.2, +1.3, ninth to eighth
Beasley Media Group-owned WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” (76ers and Flyers) 2.5 – 2.4, -.1, stays at #13
WIP’s internet stream, 1.9 – 2.0, +.1, remains at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY-owned WHYY 6.9 – 5.6, -1.3, third to fourth
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WDAS-FM, third successive month, 8.2 – 7.3, -.9
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: sports talk WIP (+1.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk WHYY (-1.3)
LONG ISLAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 3.7 – 3.4, -.3, seventh to ninth
Red Apple Media-owned WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.7 – 2.0, -.7, #13 to #17
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets)” 2.7 – 3.2, +.5, #13 to #10 and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 3.0 – 2.8, -.2, #11 to #13
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees and Brooklyn Nets) 2.6 – 3.0, +.4, #15 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM, first month, 5.2 – 5.4, +.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: hot AC WALK-FM (+.6)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic rock WAXQ (-1.5)
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Bernardino Community College District’s KVCR, steady at .4, unchanged at #19
Number One 6+: Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits-oldies KOLA, fourth consecutive month, 7.5 – 7.6, +.1
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: hot AC KBIG (+.9)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: Spanish adult hits KLYY (-.9)
SAN JOSE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 1.7 – 1.8, +.1, #14 to #15 and cluster-mate KSFO “Talk Radio 560” flat at 1.8, #13 to #15
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” unchanged at 4.4, continues in fourth-place
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (Giants) 1.0 – 2.9, +1.9, #23 to #8
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Empire country KRTY third straight month 10.9 – 9.3, -1.6
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: sports talk KNBR (+1.9)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: country KBAY (-2.0)**
**Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MIDDLESEX
News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 6.8 – 6.1, -.7, first
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” (Mets) 1.6 – 1.8, +.2, #18 to #16
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Yankees and Brooklyn Nets) 3.0 – 3.1, +.1, flat at #9
Emmis’ WEPN-FM “98.7 ESPN New York” .8 – 1.6, +.8, #23 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: news/talk WKXW, third month in succession, 6.8 – 6.1, -.7
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WWPR (+2.0)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM (-1.4)
Up next: April 2022 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
March 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One
March 2022 PPM Data – Information for the March 2022 ratings period has been released for New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union.
Nielsen Audio’s 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+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.9 – 3.8, +.9, #13 to #8
iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.9 – 2.6, -.3, #13 to #16
News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 4.0 – 4.1, +.1, repeats in seventh-place and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” 2.6 – 2.4, -.2, #16 to #18
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Brooklyn Nets) 2.6 – 3.1, +.5, #16 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation’s WNYC-FM 3.6 – 3.4, -.2, eighth to tenth
Number One 6+: Emmis urban AC WBLS, third consecutive month, 5.9 – 6.5, +.6
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: news/talk WABC (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classical WQXR (-.5)
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 4.0 – 4.7, +.7, seventh to fifth
News: Audacy-owned KNX-FM “News 97.1” 3.3 – 3.9, +.6, #11 to #7
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC 2.5 – 2.4, -.1, #14 to #16
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, ninth successive month, 5.8 – 5.5, -.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: news/talk KFI (+.7)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: Spanish adult hits KRCD (-.7)
CHICAGO
News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” (Blackhawks) 4.6 – 3.5, -1.1, fifth to seventh
News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” 5.1 – 5.5, +.4, third to second
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 5.7 – 5.4, -.3, first to third
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WVAZ, third consecutive month, 5.7 – 5.8, +.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): triple A WXRT and classical WFMT (+.7)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: news/talk WGN (-1.1)
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 1.9 – 2.4, +.5, #18 to #14
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 7.3 – 7.0, -.3, continues in second-place
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” 2.2 – 2.1, -.1, repeats at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 7.9 – 9.0, +1.1, first
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk KQED, third straight month, 7.9 – 9.0, +1.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): public radio news/talk KQED and country KRTY (+1.1)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KOIT-FM (-.8)
DALLAS
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 2.9 – 3.2, +.3, #14 to #12
News – Talk: Audacy’s KRLD-AM “News Radio 1080” 2.5 – 2.7, +.2, #18 to #15
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” (Stars) 3.4 – 3.5, +.1, #11 to #10
Audacy’s KRLD-FM “105.3 The Fan” 1.6 – 2.2, +.6, #23 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting-owned KERA 3.6 – 3.8, +.2, steady in ninth-place
Number One 6+: Univision regional Mexican KLNO, second month in a row, 7.2 – 6.8, -.4
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: adult hits KJKK (+1.1)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KZZA (-.7)
HOUSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” 4.8 – 4.3, -.5, flat at #7
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.8 – 2.7, -.1, repeats at #18
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, twelfth consecutive month, 8.1 – 7.5, -.6
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic rock KGLK (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: CHR KRBE (-1.0)
ATLANTA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 7.4 – 6.9, -.5, second to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WZGC “92.9 The Game” (Hawks) 1.6 – 2.0, +.4, #18 to #17
Dickey Broadcasting-owned WCNN “The Fan” 1.5 – 1.7, +.2, #20 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools-owned WABE 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, #13 to #8
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WSRV, third successive month, 8.8 – 8.1, -.7
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: urban AC WALR (+.8)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: contemporary Christian WFSH (-1.2)
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk: Townsquare Media’s WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 1.4 – 1.3, -.1, #19 to #20
News: Audacy-owned KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 4.9 – 4.7, -.2, sixth to seventh
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WIP “Sports Radio 94” 3.7 – 3.9, +.2, locked in ninth-place
Beasley Media Group-owned WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” (76ers and Flyers) 3.6 – 2.5, -1.1, #10 to #13
WIP’s internet stream, 2.0 – 1.9, -.1, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY-owned WHYY 6.1 – 6.9, +.8, fourth to third
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC WDAS-FM, second successive month, 8.0 – 8.2, +.2
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WUSL (+1.2)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: Spanish contemporary WUMR (-1.7)
Note: Eight days into the March 2022 sweep (3/11), adult contemporary WISX became Spanish contemporary WUMR.
LONG ISLAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 4.1 – 3.7, -.4, sixth to seventh
Red Apple Media-owned WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 1.9 – 2.7, +.8, #18 to #13
News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.8 – 3.0, +.2, #12 to #11 and cluster-mate WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” 2.5 – 2.7, +.2, #14 to #13
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Brooklyn Nets) 2.4 – 2.6, +.2, #16 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic rock WAXQ, first month, 6.1 – 6.8, +.7
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: news/talk WABC-AM & WLIR-FM (+.8)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM (-1.3)
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: San Bernardino Community College District’s KVCR, flat at .4, #20 to #19
Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC .3 – .2, -.1, #21 to #20
Number One 6+: Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits-oldies KOLA, third consecutive month, 9.5 – 7.5, -2.0
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: rock KCAL-FM (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KOLA (-2.0)*
*Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
SAN JOSE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KSFO “Talk Radio 560” 1.3 – 1.8, +.5, #22 to #13 and cluster-mate KGO “810 AM” 1.8 – 1.7, -.1, repeats at #14
News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 5.0 – 4.4, -.6, fifth to fourth
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Empire country KRTY second straight month 7.5 – 10.9, +3.4
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: country KRTY (+3.4)**
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): Spanish adult hits KBRG and classic rock KUFX (-1.0)
**Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MIDDLESEX
News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 6.3 – 6.8, +.5, first
News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” 2.1 – 1.6, -.5, #14 to #18 and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 1.3 – 1.2, -.1, repeats at #20
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Brooklyn Nets) 2.5 – 3.0, +.5, #13 to #9
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: news/talk WKXW, second month in succession, 6.3 – 6.8, +.5
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): news/talk WKXW; classic hits-oldies WCBS-FM; contemporary Christian WAWZ; sports talk WFAN; and the internet stream of Spanish tropical WSKQ (+.5)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: CHR WHTZ (-1.1)
Up next: March 2022 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
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