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July 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
July 2022 PPM Data – Information for the July 2022 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Nielsen Audio’s July 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+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 5.2 – 3.2, -2.0, #7 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 5.9 – 5.8, -.1, third to fourth
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, seventh month in a row, 8.7 – 10.1, +1.4
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: adult hits KBPA (+1.4)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: news/talk KLBJ-AM (-2.0)*
*Represents the largest June 2022 – July 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” flat at 8.0, repeats in third-place
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 1.7 – 1.8, +.1, #17 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” 1.9 – 1.2, -.7, #14 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 7.7 – 8.1, +.4, fourth to second
Number One 6+: Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary WRAL, fifth successive month 9.4 – 10.2, +.8
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase (Tie): classic rock WRDU and regional Mexican WYMY (+.9)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: urban AC WFXC (-1.1)
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 9.4 – 7.9, -1.5, locked in second-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” 2.8 – 2.4, -.4, #12 to #14
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” flat at .3, #21 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting-owned WFYI 4.0 – 4.2, +.2, tenth to ninth
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WJJK, seventh successive month, 12.6 – 11.4, -1.2
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country WFMS (+1.4)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: news/talk WIBC (-1.5)
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 9.0 – 9.9, +.9, third to first
Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Brewers) 11.4 – 9.6, -1.8, first to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” steady at .9, #17 to #15
iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” .8 – .9, +.1, #18 to #15
Audacy’s WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” .8 – .7, -.1, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.2 – 4.4, +.2, repeats in ninth-place
Number One 6+: news/talk WISN, first month, 9.0 – 9.9, +.9
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: classic rock WKLH (+1.1)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: news/talk WTMJ (-1.8)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 6.9 – 6.2, -.7, fourth to sixth
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 1.7 – 2.5, +.8, #16 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” flat at 2.1, #13 to #15
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” .9 – .8, -.1, remains at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 5.4 – 5.1, -.3, eighth to ninth
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, seventh month in a row, 9.8 – 10.4, +.6
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: classic rock WNRQ (+1.4)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: country WKDF (-1.5)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 4.6 – 4.0, -.6, sixth to seventh
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” .6 – .7, +.1, #17 to #16
Cumulus Media’s WPRV “AM 790” .2, #20 (unlisted in June 2022)
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 3.8 – 3.7, -.1, locked in eighth-place
Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 3.3 – 2.8, -.5, ninth to tenth
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.9 – 3.2, +.3, tenth to ninth
Rhode Island Public Radio’s WNPN 2.3 – 2.5, +.2, #12 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, sixth straight month, 11.5 – 10.0, -1.5
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WWBB (+1.3)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: rock WHJY (-1.5)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 3.3 – 3.4, +.1, locked in tenth-place
News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” .3 – .4, +.1, stays at #20
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.2 – 1.6, +.4, repeats at #18
Sinclair’s WTAR “Sports Radio 850” .3 – .4, +.1, continues at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, seventh month in succession, 10.0 – 9.7, -.3
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary WWDE and hot AC WPTE (+.7)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: rock WNOR (-.7)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 9.2 – 8.1 -1.1, second to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” .6 – .5, -.1, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 3.1 – 2.8, -.3, flat at #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia country WQIK, first month, 8.7 – 10.2, +1.5
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country WQIK (+1.5)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: news/talk WOKV-FM (-1.1)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 1.0 – 3.4, +2.4, #13 to #7
iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” 2.4 – 2.1 -.3, eighth to tenth and cluster-mate WJNO “News Radio 1290” 1.4 – 1.7, +.3, #12 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WMEN “Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida” .6 – .4, -.2, #15 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board’s WLRN 3.0 – 2.4, -.6, seventh to eighth
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, seventh month in succession, 8.9 – 9.7, +.8
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: news/talk WFTL (+2.4)**
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary WOLL; urban AC WMBX; and public radio news/talk WLRN (-.6)
**Represents the largest June 2022 – July 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” flat at 5.8, seventh to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 2.5 – 2.2, -.3, repeats at #12
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.1 – 1.6, +.5, stays at #14
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, seventh month in a row, 11.0 – 10.2, -.8
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: country WPAW (+1.8)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: classic rock WKRR (-.9)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 3.0 – 4.0, +1.0, #11 to #8
Cumulus Media-owned WKIM “News/Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis” unchanged at .7, remains at #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” 3.0 – 3.1, +.1, repeats at #11 and WMFS’ internet stream .6 – .5, -.1, stays at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications-owned WKNO 1.9 – 1.5, -.4, #16 to #17
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO, seventh successive month, 13.4 – 12.5, -.9
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: urban AC KJMS (+1.1)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: gospel WHAL (-1.5)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 5.3 – 4.9, -.4, repeats in eighth-place and WTIC-AM’s internet stream .2 – .6, +.4, #21 to #17
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” .6 – .4, -.2, #18 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WUCS “97.9 ESPN” .8 – .7, -.1, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications-owned WNPR 7.5 – 7.9, +.4, second to fourth
New England Public Media’s WFCR .4 – .2, -.2, flat at #20
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 29th month in a row, 12.0 – 11.0, -1.0
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Increase: hot AC WTIC-FM (+2.2)
Largest 6+ June 2022 – July 2022 Decrease: alternative WMRQ (-1.1)
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
June 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
June 2022 PPM Data – Information for the June 2022 survey period has been released for Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford.
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+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 5.1 – 5.2, +.1, fifth to seventh
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.3 – 1.8, +.5, #20 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 6.2 – 5.9, -.3, locked in third-place
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, sixth month in a row, steady at 8.7
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: country KOKE-FM (+.9)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease (Tie): hot AC KAMX and classical KMFA (-.6)
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 7.2 – 8.0, +.8, fourth to third
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 1.5 – 1.7, +.2, repeats at #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” 2.4 – 1.9, -.5, #15 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 7.6 – 7.7, +.1, third to fourth
Number One 6+: Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary WRAL, fourth successive month 7.8 – 9.4, +1.6
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: country WQDR-FM (+1.7)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult hits WBBB (-2.2)*
*Represents the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 8.5 – 9.4, +.9, anchored in the runner-up slot
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” flat at 2.8, repeats at #12
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting-owned WFYI 4.8 – 4.0, -.8, seventh to tenth
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WJJK, sixth successive month, 11.8 – 12.6 +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: triple A WTTS (+2.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: country WFMS (-1.2)
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Brewers) 10.3 – 11.4, +1.1, #1
iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 9.6 – 9.0, -.6, second to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” 1.5 – .9, -.6, #15 to #17
iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.0 – .8, -.2, #17 to #18
Audacy’s WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” 1.0 – .8, -.2, continues at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 5.1 – 4.2, -.9, seventh to ninth
Number One 6+: news/talk WTMJ, third month in succession, 10.3 – 11.4, +1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: news/talk WTMJ (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: rock WHQG (-1.3)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 5.9 – 6.9, +1.0, remains in fourth-place
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 2.7 – 1.7, -1.0, #14 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” 3.2 – 2.1, -1.1, #12 to #13
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” 1.6 – .9, -.7, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 5.6 – 5.4, -.2, seventh to eighth
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, sixth month in a row, 8.9 – 9.8, +.9
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WJXA (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WGFX (-1.1)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 4.8 – 4.6, -.2, fifth to sixth
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” unchanged at .6, repeats at #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” steady at 4.4, continues in eighth-place
Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 3.5 – 3.3, -.2, stays at #9
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.7 – 2.9, +.2, locked in tenth-place
Rhode Island Public Radio’s WNPN 2.1 – 2.3, +.2, #11 to #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, fifth straight month, 11.7 – 11.5, -.2
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): hot AC WSNE and classic hits-oldies WNBH (+.5)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WVEI (-.6)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 3.4 – 3.3, -.1, repeats in tenth-place
News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” steady at .4, continues at #20
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.8 – 1.2, -.6, #15 to #18
Sinclair’s WTAR “Sports Radio 850” flat at .4, remains at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, sixth month in succession, 8.9 – 10.0, +1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: urban AC WVKL (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WVSP (-.6)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 9.6 – 9.2 -.4, repeats in second-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” .9 – .6, -.3, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 3.4 – 3.1, -.3, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WJGL, second straight month, 9.8 – 9.4 -.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WEZI (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR WKSL (-.7)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” 2.1 – 2.4 +.3, ninth to eighth and cluster-mate WJNO “News Radio 1290” 1.9 – 1.4, -.5, #11 to #12
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 1.3 – 1.0, -.3, #12 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WMEN “Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida” .8 – .6, -.2, repeats at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board’s WLRN 3.3 – 3.0, -.3, anchored in seventh-place
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, sixth month in succession, 10.0 – 8.9, -1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WOLL (+2.9)**
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: hot AC WRMF (-1.1)
**Represents the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from all 48 PPM-markets
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 6.6 – 5.8, -.8, fifth to seventh
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 2.8 – 2.5, -.3, #11 to #12
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.0 – 1.1, +.1, continues at #14
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, sixth month in a row, 13.0 – 11.0, -2.0
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: country WTQR (+2.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: urban AC WQMG (-2.0)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 2.4 – 3.0, +.6, #14 to #11
Cumulus Media-owned WKIM “News/Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis” flat at .7, continues at #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” 3.7 – 3.0, -.7, #9 to #11 and WMFS’ internet stream .8 – .6, -.2, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications-owned WKNO 1.5 – 1.9, +.4, locked at #16
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO, sixth successive month, 12.6 – 13.4, +.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO and country WLFP (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: urban-rhythmic oldies WDIA (-2.1)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 4.8 – 5.3, +.5, ninth to eighth
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” flat at .6, #17 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WUCS “97.9 ESPN” steady at .8, repeats at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications-owned WNPR 7.9 – 7.5, -.4, continues in the runner-up slot
New England Public Media’s WFCR flat at .4, stays at #20
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 28th month in a row, 11.6 – 12.0, +.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: alternative WMRQ (+.8)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: classic rock WDRC-FM (-1.0)
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
April 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
April 2022 PPM Data – Information for the April 2022 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
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 April 7; NBA playoffs got underway May 1; and NHL playoffs started May 2.
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 4.8 – 4.7, -.1, seventh to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.7 – 1.6, -.1, #17 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 6.8 – 6.5, -.3, second to third
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, fourth month in a row, 10.0 – 9.0, -1.0
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KLQB (+1.2)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classical KMFA (-1.4)
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 6.7 – 7.4, +.7, fourth to third
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 1.9 – 2.0, +.1, #13 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” (Carolina Hurricanes) flat at 2.5, steady at #12
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 7.8 – 8.0, +.2, third to second
Number One 6+: Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary WRAL, second successive month 8.4 – 9.0, +.6
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): news/talk WTKK and CHR WDCG (+.7)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: country WQDR-FM (-.8)
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 9.5 – 9.0, -.5, anchored in the runner-up slot
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Pacers) 3.3 – 2.6, -.7, #10 to #12
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” .9 – .6, -.3, remains at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting-owned WFYI 4.7 – 5.3, +.6, repeats in seventh-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WJJK, fourth successive month, 12.4 – 12.8 +.4
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): country WLHK and public radio news/talk WFYI (+.6)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: sports talk WIBC-HD2 (-.7)
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Brewers and Bucks) 8.2 – 9.9, +1.7, third to first
iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 8.3 – 7.5, -.8, second to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Good Karma Brands-owned WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” 1.2 – 1.3, +.1, #16 to #15
Audacy’s WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” 1.0 – .8, -.2, #19 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 5.9 – 5.3, -.6, fifth to seventh
Number One 6+: news/talk WTMJ, first month, 8.2 – 9.9, +1.7
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: news/talk WTMJ (+1.7)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic rock WKLH (-.9)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 6.8 – 6.1, -.7, second to sixth
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 3.1 – 3.2, +.1, repeats at #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” 2.8 – 2.2, -.6, #14 to #15
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” (Predators) 1.0 – 1.2, +.2, stays at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 5.5 – 6.4, +.9, seventh to fifth
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, fourth month in a row, 7.5 – 9.4, +1.9
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: adult hits WCJK (+1.9)*
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: CHR WNFN (-.9)
*Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 6.7 – 5.0, -1.7, fourth to fifth
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” .8 – .6, -.2, continues at #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 3.7 – 4.4, +.7, ninth to seventh
Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (Celtics, and Bruins) 3.9 – 4.1, +.2, locked in eighth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH flat at 3.1, carries on in tenth-place
Rhode Island Public Radio’s WNPN 2.3 – 2.0, -.3, #11 to #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, third straight month, 11.3 – 11.5, +.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WNBH (+1.2)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: country WCTK (-2.2)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.5 – 2.9, +.4, #13 to #11
News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” .3 – .4, +.1, #21 to #20
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.0 – 1.3, +.3, #19 to #18
Sinclair’s WTAR “Sports Radio 850” flat at .4, repeats at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, fourth month in succession, 10.4 – 10.5, +.1
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: country WUSH (+.6)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: hot AC WPTE (-.9)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 10.5 – 10.6 +.1, #1
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” flat at .7, stays at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 3.7 – 2.9, -.8, repeats at #11
Number One 6+: news/talk WOKV-FM, fourth consecutive month, 10.5 – 10.6 +.1
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: urban AC WSOL (+1.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary WEJZ and rock WWJK (-1.4)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, ninth to tenth
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” steady at 1.3, #13 to #12
iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” unchanged at 1.1, #14 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WMEN “Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida” .4 – .5, +.1, #18 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board’s WLRN 3.8 – 2.7, -1.1, sixth to seventh
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, fourth month in succession, 9.6 – 9.8, +.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: country WIRK (+1.2)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk WLRN (-1.1)
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 5.1 – 5.6, +.5, anchored in fifth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 3.4 – 2.8, -.6, #10 to #12
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.5 – 1.1, -.4, stays at #14
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, fourth month in a row, 13.4 – 12.6, -.8
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: CHR WMKS (+.7)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: urban AC WQMG (-.8)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 2.5 – 2.7, +.2, #14 to #12
Cumulus Media-owned WKIM “News/Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis” .7 – .5, -.2, #20 to #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” (Grizzlies) 3.4 – 3.2, -.2, continues in tenth-place and WMFS’ internet stream 1.0 – .7, -.3, #19 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications-owned WKNO flat at 1.8, steady at #16
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO, fourth successive month, 13.6 – 12.1, -1.5
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: urban AC KJMS (+1.6)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO (-1.5)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 5.1 – 4.5, -.6, repeats in ninth-place
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” 1.0 – .8, -.2, #15 to #16
The internet stream of Audacy’s WTIC-AM, .6 – .8, +.2, #18 to #16
iHeartMedia’s WPOP “News Radio 1410 AM & 100.9 FM” .2, #20 (unlisted in March 2022)
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WUCS “97.9 ESPN” steady at 1.0, #15 to #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications-owned WNPR 10.1 – 7.8, -2.3, second to third
New England Public Media’s WFCR .4 -.8, +.4, #20 to #16
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 26th month in a row, 10.9 – 12.5, +1.6
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WRCH (+1.6)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk WNPR (-2.3)**
**Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
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March 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
March 2022 PPM Data – Information for the March 2022 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
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+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 4.7 – 4.8, +.1, ninth to seventh
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 2.2 – 1.7, -.5, #15 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 6.3 – 6.8, +.5, third to second
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, third month in a row, 8.7 – 10.0, +1.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: adult hits KBPA (+1.3)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classical KMFA (-1.8)
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 7.6 – 6.7, -.9, third to fourth
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 2.0 – 1.9, -.1, repeats at #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” (Carolina Hurricanes) 1.8 – 2.5, +.7, #15 to #12
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 8.5 – 7.8, -.7, first to third
Number One 6+: Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary WRAL, first month, 7.7 – 8.4, +.7
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic rock WRDU (+1.3)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: news/talk WTKK (-.9)
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 9.7 – 9.5, -.2, locked in the runner-up slot
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Pacers) 3.9 – 3.3, -.6, repeats in tenth-place
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” flat at .9, continues at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting-owned WFYI 5.9 – 4.7, -1.2, sixth to seventh
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WJJK, third successive month, 12.1 – 12.4 +.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): country WLHK and alternative WOLT (+.7)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk WFYI (-1.2)
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 9.5 – 8.3, -1.2, continues at #2
Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Bucks) 7.6 – 8.2, +.6, fourth to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.6 – 1.5, -.1, flat at #15
Good Karma Brands-owned WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” 1.5 – 1.2, -.3, repeats at #16
Audacy’s WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” .8 – 1.0, +.2, steady at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 5.6 – 5.9, +.3, sixth to fifth
Number One 6+: Saga Communications classic rock WKLH, first month, 8.8 – 8.9, +.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: news/talk WTMJ (+.6)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic hits/oldies WRIT (-2.0)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 7.2 – 6.8, -.4, repeats in the runner-up slot
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, #11 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” 2.4 – 2.8, +.4, steady at #14
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” (Predators) .7 – 1.0, +.3, remains at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 6.0 – 5.5, -.5, sixth to seventh
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, third month in a row, 8.2 – 7.5, -.7
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): alternative WBUZ and contemporary Christian WFFH (+.8)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: CHR WRVW (-.9)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 6.9 – 6.7, -.2, stays in fourth-place
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” flat at .8, repeats at #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (Celtics, and Bruins) 3.7 – 3.9, +.2, steady in eighth-place
Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 3.6 – 3.7, +.1, unchanged at #9
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.9 – 3.1, +.2, anchored in tenth-place
Rhode Island Public Radio’s WNPN flat at 2.3, steady at #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, second straight month, 11.1 – 11.3, +.2
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: CHR WPRO-FM (+.4)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): country WKLB and classic hits-oldies WSKP (-.4)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.3 – 2.5, +.2, #14 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, #18 to #19
Sinclair’s WTAR “Sports Radio 850” .3 – .4, +.1, continues at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, third month in succession, 10.6 – 10.4, -.2
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: rock WNOR (+1.2)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WVBW (-1.5)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 10.2 – 10.5 +.3, #1
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” 1.2 – .7, -.5, #16 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT flat at 3.7, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: news/talk WOKV-FM, third consecutive month, 10.2 – 10.5 +.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: country WQIK (+1.6)*
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: urban contemporary WJBT (-.9)
*Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” flat at 2.3, repeats in ninth-place
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 1.7 – 1.3, -.4, #11 to #13
iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” 1.3 – 1.1, -.2, flat at #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WMEN “Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida” .6 – .4, -.2, #17 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board’s WLRN 3.2 – 3.8, +.6, seventh to sixth
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, third month in succession, flat at 9.6
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: country WIRK (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WEAT (-2.5)**
**Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 5.7 – 5.1, -.6, carries on in fifth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 3.6 – 3.4, -.2, ninth to tenth
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.6 – 1.5, -.1, remains at #14
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, third month in a row, steady at 13.4
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: CHR WMKS (+.6)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: country WPAW (-.8)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 3.0 – 2.5, -.5, #13 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” (Grizzlies) 3.5 – 3.4, -.1, repeats in tenth-place and WMFS’ internet stream .7 – 1.0, +.3, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications’ WKNO 1.3 – 1.8, +.5, #17 to #16
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO, third successive month, 12.4 – 13.6, +1.2
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO (+1.2)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WRVR (-1.6)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 5.3 – 5.1, -.2, seventh to ninth
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, #14 to #15
The internet stream of Audacy’s WTIC-AM, 1.5 – .6, -.9, #13 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WUCS “97.9 ESPN” 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, #14 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications-owned WNPR 9.6 – 10.1, +.5, anchored in the runner-up slot
New England Public Media’s flat at .4, #19 to #20
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 25th successive month, unchanged at 10.9
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR WZMX (+1.0)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: hot AC WTIC-FM (-1.5)
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
February 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
February 2022 PPM Data – Information for the February 2022 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Nielsen Audio’s February 2022 sweep covered February 3 – March 2
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 January 2022 – February 2022 (6+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 4.4 – 4.7, +.3, eighth to ninth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 2.0 – 2.2, +.2, repeats at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 6.8 – 6.3, -.5, second to third
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, second month in a row, flat at 8.7
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: country KASE (+1.3)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease (Tie): regional Mexican KLZT and classic rock KLBJ-FM (-1.1)
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 7.4 – 7.6, +.2, remains in third-place
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 3.3 – 2.0, -1.3, #11 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” (Carolina Hurricanes) 2.7 – 1.8, -.9, #13 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 9.6 – 8.5, -1.1, #1
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WUNC, second consecutive month, 9.6 – 8.5, -1.1
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: adult hits WBBB (+1.7)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: news/talk WPTF (-1.3)
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 10.6 – 9.7, -.9, repeats at #2
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Pacers) 4.6 – 3.9, -.7, eighth to tenth
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” steady at .9, anchored at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting-owned WFYI 5.7 – 5.9, +.2, fifth to sixth
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WJJK, second successive month, 11.2 – 12.1 +.9
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WYXB (+1.4)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: news/talk WIBC (-.9)
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 9.7 – 9.5, -.2, first to second
Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Bucks) 7.2 – 7.6, +.4, repeats in fourth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.8 – 1.6, -.2, flat at #15
Good Karma Brands-owned WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, #15 to #16
Audacy’s WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” 1.2 – .8, -.4, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.8 – 5.6, +.8, ninth to sixth
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WRIT, first month, 9.3 – 10.2, +.9
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: classic rock WKLH (+1.3)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: country WMIL (-1.8)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 6.9 – 7.2, +.3, second to third
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 2.6 – 3.3, +.7, #13 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” 4.7 – 2.4, -2.3, #9 to #14
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” (Predators) 1.1 – .7, -.4, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 6.6 – 6.0, -.6, fourth to sixth
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, second month in a row, 7.2 – 8.2, +1.0
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase (Tie): adult hits WCJK and country WSM-FM (+1.0)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: sports talk WGFX (-2.3)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 7.0 – 6.9, -.1, third to fourth
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” .7 – .8, +.1, #16 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (Celtics, and Bruins) 4.4 – 3.7, -.7, sixth to eighth
Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 4.2 – 3.6, -.6, seventh to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.8 – 2.9, +.1, locked at #10
Rhode Island Public Radio’s WNPN 2.8 – 2.3, -.5, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, first month, 10.4 – 11.1, +.7
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WWLI (+1.0)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease (Tie): country WCTK and sports talk WBZ-FM (-.7)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” flat at 2.3, #13 to #14
News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” .5 – .3, -.2, #21 to #20
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.5 – 1.1, -.4, #17 to #18
Sinclair’s WTAR “Sports Radio 850” .6 – .3, -.3, repeats at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, second straight month, 11.1 – 10.6, -.5
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR WNVZ (+1.0)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WVBW (-1.2)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 9.6 – 10.2 +.6, #1
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” .9 – 1.2, +.3, #18 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 3.4 – 3.7, +.3, #12 to #10
Number One 6+: news/talk WOKV-FM, second consecutive month, 9.6 – 10.2 +.6
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WEZI (+1.6)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: country WQIK (-1.3)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” 2.9 – 2.3, -.6, eighth to ninth
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” flat at 1.7, unchanged at #11
iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” 1.7 – 1.3, -.4, #11 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WMEN “Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida” steady at .6, repeats at #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board’s WLRN flat at 3.2, stays in seventh-place
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, second month in succession, 9.1 – 9.6, +.5
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WEAT (+1.5)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: classic rock WKGR (-2.4)*
*Represents the largest January 2022 – February 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 6.5 – 5.7, -.8, remains in fifth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Curtis Media Group-owned WSJS & WPCM 600 AM & 920 AM” .6 – .5, -.1, stays at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 4.0 – 3.6, -.4, eighth to ninth
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.8 – 1.6, -.2, repeats at #14
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, second straight month, 14.2 – 13.4, -.8
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: country WPAW (+1.1)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease (Tie): urban AC WQMG; news/talk WPTI; and country WTQR (-.8)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 2.6 – 3.0, +.4, #12 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” (Grizzlies) 4.7 – 3.5, -1.2, eighth to tenth and WMFS’ internet stream flat at .7, anchored at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications’ WKNO 2.6 – 1.3, -1.3, #12 to #17
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO, second successive month, 14.1 – 12.4, -1.7
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase: urban AC KJMS (+1.8)**
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO (-1.7)
**Represents the largest January 2022 – February 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” steady at 5.3, unchanged at #7 and WTIC-AM’s internet stream .5 – 1.5, +1.0, #16 to #13
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut”.9 – 1.1, +.2, #15 to #14
iHeartMedia’s WPOP “News Radio 1410 AM & 100.9 FM” .2, #20 (WPOP was unlisted in January 2022)
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WUCS “97.9 ESPN” 1.2 – 1.1, -.1, remains at #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications-owned WNPR 8.6 – 9.6, +1.0, continues in second-place
New England Public Media’s WFCR .5 – .4, -.1, #16 to #19
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 24th successive month, 11.6 – 10.9, -.7
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Increase (Tie): public radio news/talk WNPR and news/talk WTIC-AM’s internet stream (+1.0)
Largest 6+ January 2022 – February 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WHCN (-2.0)
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com