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April 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
April 2022 PPM Data – Information for the April 2022 ratings period has been released for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.
Nielsen Audio’s April 2022 sweep covered March 31 – April 27.
TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are March 2022 – April 2022 (6+).
Sports-Related Notes: The MLB season began on April 7; NBA playoffs got underway on May 1; and NHL playoffs started on May 2.
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 8.1 – 8.2, +.1, third to fourth
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 3.3 – 2.6, -.7, #13 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.9 – 8.5, -.4, second to third and KOPB’s internet stream 1.7 – 1.2, -.5, flat at #20
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, second successive month, 9.1 – 9.3, +.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: adult hits KYCH (+.9)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: country KUPL (-1.4)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 4.2 – 4.0, -.2, #10 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Radio One’s WFNZ-FM “Sports Radio 92.7” 1.8 – 1.7, -.1, #16 to #17
Beasley Media Group-owned WSOC-HD3 “Fox Sports Charlotte” .5 – .4, -.1, #19 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation’s WFAE 4.2 – 4.8, +.6, tenth to seventh
South Carolina Educational Television Commission-owned WNSC .8 – .5, -.3, #18 to #19
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult hits WLKO, first month, 5.6 – 6.7, +1.1
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: alternative WEND (+1.4)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classical WDAV (-2.1)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 6.2 – 5.3, -.9, third to fifth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, #14 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 2.5 – 2.6, +.1, repeats at #13
Number One 6+ (Tie): Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, third straight month, 8.4 – 7.6, -.8 and iHeartMedia adult contemporary KQXT, first month, 6.3 – 7.6, +1.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: adult contemporary KQXT (+1.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: regional Mexican KROM (-1.4)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 6.5 – 6.6, +.1, locked in third-place and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 2.8 – 2.7, -.1, repeats at #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” flat at 1.1, continues at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 4.2 – 4.4, +.2, stays at #8
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, fourth month in a row, 11.3 – 10.0, -1.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: country KNCI (+1.7)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic rock KSEG (-1.3)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 3.9 – 3.5, -.4, ninth to tenth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 7.6 – 7.1, -.5, locked in fourth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.4 – 2.5, +.1, repeats at #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, sixth month in succession, 11.4 – 10.4, -1.0
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary WSHH and CHR WKST (+.7)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WWSW (-1.0)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 9.9 – 10.8, +.9, #1
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 6.3 – 7.6, +1.3, third to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.6 – 3.6, -1.0, sixth to ninth
Number One 6+: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM, third month in succession, 9.9 – 10.8, +.9
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase (Tie): news/talk KSL; adult contemporary KSFI; and adult hits KYMV (+1.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: classical KBYU (-1.2)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” 2.0 – 2.3, +.3, #18 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Nevada Public Radio’s KNPR 2.3 – 1.9, -.4, #15 to #17
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, second straight month, 7.1 – 7.2, +.1
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: regional Mexican KISF (+1.8)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary KSNE and classic rock KXPT (-1.3)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.9 – 5.4, -.5, sixth to eighth
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.1 – 2.0, -.1, #16 to #14
iHeartMedia-owned WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.4 – 1.0, -.4, #17 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 1.1 – 1.2, +.1, #20 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections-owned WMFE 2.4 – 1.7, -.7, #13 to #15
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia CHR WXXL, fourth straight month, flat at 8.3
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WTKS-HD2 (+3.3)*
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: rhythmic CHR WPYO (-2.3)**
*Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
**Represents the largest March 2022 – April 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 12.2 – 13.4, +1.2, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.1 – 5.4, +.3, fifth to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” flat at .8, anchored at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU 5.4 – 5.1, -.3, fourth to fifth
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW, second month in a row, 12.2 – 13.4, +1.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: news/talk WLW (+1.2)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: rock WEBN (-1.2)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Guardians and Cavaliers) 4.9 – 5.3, +.4, repeats in eighth-place
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” unchanged at .1, #21 to #18
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 4.3 – 4.7, +.4, continues at #9 and WKRK’s internet stream 1.9 – 1.3, -.6, remains at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Kent State University-owned WKSU 2.2 – 4.7, +2.5, #14 to #9
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WZAK, fourth month in a row, 10.4 – 10.2, -.2
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: public radio news/talk WKSU (+2.5)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease (Tie): classic hits-oldies WMJI and sports talk WKRK’s internet stream (-.6)
Note: Public radio news/talk WCPN (3.2, #12, 6+, March 2022) is unlisted in 2022
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 7.3 – 6.3, -1.0, second to third
Cumulus Media-owned KCMO-AM “Talk Radio 710 AM” 1.6 – 1.1, -.5, anchored at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 2.3 – 4.6, +2.3, #17 to #6
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 5.7 – 4.6, -1.1, fourth to sixth
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM, first month, 7.3 – 9.0, +1.7
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: sports talk KCSP (+2.3)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk KCUR (-1.1)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 8.7 – 9.2, +.5, #1
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” .2 – .3, +.1, #19 to #18
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 8.6 – 7.0, -1.6, second to fourth and co-owned WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM”.5 – .2, -.3, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 8.5 – 7.1, -1.4, stays in third-place
Number One 6+: news/talk WTVN, third straight month, 8.7 – 9.2, +.5
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Increase: CHR WNCI (+.9)
Largest 6+ March 2022 – April 2022 Decrease: sports talk WBNS-FM (-1.6)
Up next: April 2022 overviews for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
March 2022 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
March 2022 PPM Data – Information for the March 2022 ratings period has been released for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.
Nielsen Audio’s March 2022 sweep covered March 3 – March 30
TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are February 2022 – March 2022 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 7.7 – 8.1, +.4, fourth to third
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 3.1 – 3.3, +.2, #14 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB flat at 8.9, first to second and KOPB’s internet stream 1.9 – 1.7, -.2, #19 to #20
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, first month, 8.3 – 9.1, +.8
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies KLTH (+.8)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): adult hits KYCH and classical KQAC (-.9)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” 3.3 – 4.2, +.9, #14 to #10
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Radio One’s WFNZ-FM “Sports Radio 92.7” 2.1 – 1.8, -.3, repeats at #16
Beasley Media Group-owned WSOC-HD3 “Fox Sports Charlotte” .4 – .5, +.1, #20 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation’s WFAE 4.6 – 4.2, -.4, eighth to tenth
South Carolina Educational Television Commission-owned WNSC .5 – .8, +.3, #19 to #18
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group adult contemporary WKQC, second consecutive month, 6.3 – 6.6, +.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): news/talk WBT AM & WBT-FM and alternative WEND (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: CHR WHQC (-1.3)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 5.1 – 6.2, +1.1, seventh to third
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.4 – 2.2, -.2, continues at #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 3.3 – 2.5, -.8, #12 to #13
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, second straight month, 7.1 – 8.4, +1.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies KONO-FM (+1.3)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): CHR KXXM and rhythmic hot AC KVBH (-.9)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” flat at 6.5, anchored in third-place and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.3 – 2.8, -.5, #12 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” .9 – 1.1, +.2, #19 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 4.6 – 4.2, -.4, sixth to eighth
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock KSEG, third month in a row, 10.2 – 11.3, +1.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic rock KSEG (+1.1)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KBEB (-1.1)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.8 – 3.9, -.9, seventh to ninth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” 7.5 – 7.6, +.1, repeats in fourth-place
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.8 – 2.4, -.4, #11 to #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, fifth month in succession, 10.8 – 11.4, +.6
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: country WPGB (+.7)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: adult hits WRRK (-1.3)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 8.4 – 9.9, +1.5, #1
Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 6.0 – 6.3, +.3, fourth to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.1 – 4.6, +.5, tenth to sixth
Number One 6+: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM second month in succession, 8.4 – 9.9, +1.5
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: news/talk KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM (+1.5)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic rock KAAZ (-1.4)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned KDWN “The Talk Of Las Vegas” 2.2 – 2.0, -.2, #15 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Nevada Public Radio’s KNPR 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, repeats at #15
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, first month, 6.8 – 7.1, +.3
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): Spanish contemporary KRGT and similarly-formatted KXLI (+.5)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: hot AC KVGS (-1.2)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 6.3 – 5.9, -.4, fourth to sixth
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 1.6 – 2.1, +.5, #17 to #16
iHeartMedia-owned WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.8 – 1.4, -.4, #16 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 1.5 – 1.1, -.4, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections-owned WMFE flat at 2.4, #15 to #13
Number One 6+ (Tie): iHeartMedia CHR WXXL, third straight month, 7.9 – 8.3, +.4 and co-owned adult contemporary WMGF, first month, 6.1 – 8.3, +2.2
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WMGF (+2.2)*
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: urban AC WCFB (-.8)
*Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” 12.3 – 12.2, -.1, second to first and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.3 – 5.1, -.2, fourth to fifth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” 1.1 – .8, -.3, repeats at #19
iHeartMedia-owned WSAI “Fox Sports AM 1360” .6 – .8, +.2, #22 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU 5.1 – 5.4, +.3, fifth to fourth
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW, first month, 12.3 – 12.2, -.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: hot AC WKRQ (+1.0)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WGRR (-1.5)**
**Represents the largest February 2022 – March 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Cavaliers) 5.5 – 4.9, -.6, sixth to eighth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” 4.2 – 4.3, +.1, #11 to #9 and WKRK’s internet stream 1.0 – 1.9, +.9, #17 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream’s WCPN 4.4 – 3.2, -1.2, #9 to #12
Kent State University-owned WKSU 1.5 – 2.2, +.7, #15 to #14
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WZAK, third month in a row, 11.1 – 10.4, -.7
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase (Tie): classic hits-oldies WMJI and sports talk WKRK’s internet stream (+.9)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: public radio news/talk WCPN (-1.2)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 7.8 – 7.3, -.5, first to second
Cumulus Media-owned KCMO-AM “Talk Radio 710 AM” .9 – 1.6, +.7, remains at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” 1.5 – 2.3, +.8, #18 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 6.5 – 5.7, -.8, continues in fourth-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, first month, 7.6 – 8.7, +1.1
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: classic rock KCFX (+1.1)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease (Tie): public radio news/talk KCUR; urban contemporary KPRS; and country WDAF (-.8)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 9.3 – 8.7, -.6, #1
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” .3 – .2, -.1, #20 to #19
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 8.8 – 8.6, -.2, remains in second-place and co-owned WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM”.6 – .5, -.1, #17 to #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 8.3 – 8.5, +.2, repeats at #3
Number One 6+: news/talk WTVN, second straight month, 9.3 – 8.7, -.6
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Increase: adult hits WODC (+1.5)
Largest 6+ February 2022 – March 2022 Decrease: CHR WNCI (-.9)
Up next: March 2022 overviews for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
November 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
November 2021 PPM Data – Information for the November 2021 ratings period has been released for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.
Nielsen Audio’s November 2021 sweep covered October 14 – November 10.
TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are October 2021 – November 2021 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 5.5 – 7.1, +1.6, fourth to second
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” flat at 3.1, #13 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 7.8 – 6.9, -.9, second to fourth and KOPB’s internet stream 2.8 – 2.2, -.6, #17 to #19
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, second straight month, 8.1 – 7.2, -.9
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: news/talk KXL (+1.6)*
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): public radio news/talk KOPB and classic hits-oldies KLTH (-.9)
*Represents the largest October 2021 – November 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” (Carolina Panthers) 3.9 – 4.5, +.6, #11 to #8
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” (Hornets) flat at 1.0, continues at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 3.8 – 4.1, +.3, #12 to #10
South Carolina Educational Television Commission’s WNSC .7 – .5, -.2, remains at #20
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia country WKKT, first month, 6.4 – 6.9, +.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classical WDAV (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): urban contemporary WPEG and CHR WNKS (-.5)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 3.8 – 4.3, +.5, repeats at #10
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.5 – 2.1, -.4, stays at #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 2.8 – 3.3, +.5, unchanged at #13
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, second successive month, 7.2 – 8.2, +1.0
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KONO-FM (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: hot AC KSMG (-1.2)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 8.6 – 9.1, +.5, #1 and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.2 – 2.7, -.5, #13 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” .8 – 1.0, +.2, #19 to #18
Bonneville-owned KHTK “Sacramento Sports 1140” (Kings) .7 – .8, +.1, #21 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio’s KXJZ 5.4 – 4.9, -.5, fifth to seventh
Number One 6+: news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM, fifth straight month, 8.6 – 9.1, +.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KBEB (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary KYMX and urban-rhythmic oldies KHYL (-1.0)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.4 – 4.1, -.3, repeats at #9
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” 8.5 – 8.7, +.2, third to fourth
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.9 – 3.3, +.4, #12 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WDVE, sixth consecutive month, 10.8 – 9.7, -1.1
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: alternative WXDX (+1.5)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WWSW (-1.7)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio” 9.9 – 7.5, -2.4, #1
iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 6.8 – 7.2, +.4, steady in the runner-up slot
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 3.4 – 4.1, +.7, tenth to eighth
Number One 6+: news/talk KSL, third straight month, 9.9 – 7.5, -2.4
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: CHR KZHT (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: news/talk KSL (-2.4)**
**Represents the largest October 2021 – November 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, second month in succession, 9.6 – 8.6, -1.0
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian KSOS (+.5)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: CHR KLUC (-1.2)
@regional Mexican KYLI debuts with a 1.1
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.7 – 5.6, -.1, ninth to seventh
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.6 – 2.1, -.5, #13 to #16
iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.4 – 1.8, +.4, #19 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 1.8 – 2.3, +.5, #17 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE 2.3 – 2.5, +.2, #15 to #13
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOCL, first month, 7.7 – 8.0, +.3
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: Spanish tropical WRUM (+.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: urban AC WCFB (-2.2)
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” 13.2 – 11.8, -1.4, first to second and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.5 – 5.8, +.3, repeats in fourth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” (Bengals) flat at 1.4, #18 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU 3.3 – 3.9, +.6, #11 to #10
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WGRR first month, 11.1 – 12.3, +1.2
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WGRR (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): news/talk WLW and rock WEBN (-1.4)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Cavaliers) 5.4 – 4.7, -.7, eighth to ninth
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” flat at .2, repeats at #18
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” (Browns) 4.3 – 5.5, +1.2, ninth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream-owned WCPN 3.3 – 2.6, -.7, #12 to #13
Kent State University’s WKSU .9 – 1.3, +.4, #16 to #15
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock WNCX fifth successive month, 11.1 – 9.9, -1.2
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: sports talk WKRK (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: hot AC WQAL (-1.5)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 4.6 – 5.0, +.4, seventh to sixth and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” flat at .9, stays at #20
Cumulus Media-owned KCMO-AM “Talk Radio 710 AM” .5 – .6, +.1, #22 to #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” 2.6 – 2.1, -.5, repeats at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KCUR 5.9 – 6.6, +.7, anchored in third-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, second consecutive month, 8.6 – 8.9, +.3
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian KJNW (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: country KFKF (-.7)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 5.9 – 6.7, +.8, sixth to fourth
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” .1 – .2, +.1, unchanged at #19
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 10.1 – 9.6, -.5, #1 and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” flat at .6, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.3 – 6.2, -1.1, third to sixth
Number One 6+: sports talk WBNS-FM, third successive month, 10.1 – 9.6, -.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: news/talk WTVN (+.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: adult hits WODC (-1.3)
Up next: November 2021 overviews for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Dan Bongino Returns to Westwood One Show. Nationally syndicated talk host Dan Bongino returned to his Westwood One radio program after missing the last seven shows due to his standoff with employer Cumulus Media over the company’s vaccine mandate. The Washington Examiner reports that Bongino said he chose to return to his show at the last minute and that required a few concessions on his part, but he told his listeners, “We’re at a stalemate here. We basically have guns to each other’s heads. We’ve been negotiating this for a long time.” In a Twitter post on Wednesday (11/3), Bongino addressed rumors that this is a ploy to get out of his contract – he says it’s not, he could leave any time if he wanted – and chastised other hosts who he says are using this issue to try to get their shows on the radio stations he’s currently on. Bongino is vaccinated and says he’s doing this to protect the rights of his fellow employees.
Cumulus Q3 Net Revenue Climbs 21%. Reporting its financial data from the third quarter of 2021, Cumulus Media says net revenue was $238 million, an increase of 21% over the same period in 2020. The company posted net income of $27.5 million in Q3 of 2021 compared to the net loss of $15.8 million it reported in the third quarter of 2020. Breaking the company’s revenue down by category, spot revenue was $122 million for the quarter – up 12.2% over the same period a year ago – while network revenue was $63.8 million, an increase of 21% over the third quarter of 2020. Digital revenue was $33.3 million, an increase of 67% over the $19.9 million figure reported in Q3 of 2020. Cumulus president and CEO Mary G. Berner says, “Our third quarter results exceeded expectations across the board, despite the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. This performance is yet another strong example of the continuing success of our evolution from a one-dimensional radio company to a multi-dimensional, audio-first media company. We see significant and continued upside potential and multiple drivers of shareholder value, which include additional radio market recovery, several fast-growing digital business lines, attractive free cash flow conversion, a strong balance sheet and liquidity profile, and substantial optionality regarding future capital allocation.”
Urban One Third Quarter Net Revenue Up 21.3%. The 2021 third quarter financial report for Urban One, Inc. reveals the company’s net revenue for the period was approximately $111.5 million, an increase of 21.3% from the same period in 2020. Broadcast and digital operating income was approximately $49.1 million, an increase of 11.2% from the same period in 2020. The company reports operating income of approximately $34.5 million during Q3 of this year compared to approximately $4 million for the same period in 2020. Net income was approximately $13.9 million compared to the net loss of approximately $12.8 million the company posted in Q3 of 2020. Urban One CEO and president Alfred C. Liggins, III says, “We had another very strong quarter, driven by double-digit advertising revenue growth in core radio, digital and cable TV. Our digital and national syndication businesses are benefiting from continued high demand from major advertisers for our audience on a national level, and our core radio business, excluding political, increased by approximately 35% year-over-year. Our diversified mix of assets has helped us rebound to Adjusted EBITDA levels that exceed those of 2019, and I now feel comfortable increasing full year guidance to in the $140 to $145 million range, up from the mid $130s. Our Richmond, Virginia, One Casino and Resort project was narrowly defeated in the city referendum on November 2, which was both unexpected and disappointing given the substantial economic benefits we believe the project would have brought to the city. We are considering our next steps and will continue to pursue similar opportunities.”
Saga Communications Third Quarter Net Revenue Rises 17.7%. Net operating revenue for Saga Communications in the third quarter of 2021 was $28.8 million, an increase of 17.7% over the $24.1 million reported during the same period a year ago. Station operating income was $8.5 million for the quarter compared to $6.1 million for the third quarter last year. Saga posted net income of $3.5 million compared to the net loss of $950,000 reported during Q3 of 2020. Saga paid a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on October 22, 2021 and reports that it has paid more than $73 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012. The company’s balance sheet reflects $62.2 million in cash on hand as of September 30, 2021 and $53.5 million as of November 1, 2021. Saga paid off the remaining balance of $10 million in bank debt on October 27, 2021.
Cox Media Group Names Chris Eagan VP of Audience and Operations. Radio programming pro Chris Eagan is promoted to VP of audience and operations for Cox Media Group. In this new role, Eagan will lead the overarching programming strategy, audience development, and multiplatform distribution for CMG Radio. He will also lead the CMG Digital Content team and partnerships to drive innovation for CMG Radio. Eagan was most recently senior director of operations for CMG Atlanta Radio. Eagan has served with CMG since he joined as program director for WEZN, Bridgeport, Connecticut in 2008. CMG SVP-Head of Radio Rob Babin says, “There is nothing we love more than being able to promote internal talent to fill crucial roles such as this one. Chris is an excellent leader who has demonstrated continued success in every role he has held at CMG. He has the unique ability to combine strategic vision, team alignment, and operational execution leading to successful outcomes. His experience partnering across CMG divisions and partners will be a tremendous asset to our team.”
Round Three of October PPMs Released. The third of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s October 2021 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including: Portland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Columbus. Nielsen’s October 2021 sweep covered September 16 – October 13. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In Charlotte, Radio One’s news/talk WBT-AM/FM drops eight-tenths for a 3.9 share (6+, weekly AQH share) and falls to the #11 rank. iHeartMedia’s news/talk KFBK-AM/FM, Sacramento remains ranked #1 despite dipping 1.2 shares and finishing with an 8.6 share while sister news/talk KSTE falls two-tenths for a 3.2 share finish and the #13 rank. In Salt Lake City, Bonneville’s KSL-AM/FM posts a 9.9 share on the strength of a 1.7 share gain and holds the #1 rank while iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM/FM adds half a share for a 6.8 share finish and climbs to the #2 rank. And in Columbus, Tegna’s sports talk WBNS-FM rises two full shares to wrap the survey with a 10.1 share and grabs the #1 rank. You can see Mike Kinosian’s complete Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets (as well as the two previous groups) here.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs – Former WWE Champion – is This Week’s Guest on Harrison Podcast. The mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs is this week’s colorful guest on the award-winning PodcastOne series, “The Michael Harrison Interview.” Elected in 2018, he is a first-term Republican mayor and a conservative with libertarian leanings who has played an active role in the heated national debate over COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates. But there’s a lot more to his background than just politics, vaccines and masks, although masks are nothing new to him. Perhaps you know him by his alter ego… as a MASKED 7-foot tall, demonic WWE world heavyweight champion professional wrestler with scary supernatural powers named Kane. Don’t miss this! To listen to the entire podcast, please click here.
TALKERS News Notes. The 2022 NAB Show is scheduled for April 23–27 and the organization says this convention will feature “distinct destinations focused on three main pillars associated with the content lifecycle. Designated ‘Create,’ ‘Connect’ and ‘Capitalize,’ and situated throughout the North Hall, Central Hall and new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, each area offers renewed opportunities for learning, discovery and engagement.” The “Create” section “will focus on content creation from pre-production to post, including the latest tools and advanced workflow options to elevate storytelling.” The “Connect” section “will be a destination to explore content distribution and delivery, from cloud computing to new media infrastructure,” and the “Capitalize” section “will feature next-generation technologies creating new revenue streams and fueling the content economy.” NAB global connections and events EVP and managing director Chris Brown says, “We are reimagining NAB Show to more closely mirror today’s media, entertainment and technology ecosystem in a way that is intuitive and makes it easier for attendees to navigate the event. We are also thrilled to offer new curated experience zones designed to spotlight innovation, stimulate meaningful networking, inspire new ways of thinking and provide premium education, insights and a focus on
real-world implementation.”…..The nationally syndicated Todd Starnes radio program adds affiliate stations in three new markets to raise its affiliate total to 120 stations. Now airing the daily Todd Starnes program are: iHeartMedia’s WRVA, Richmond; Delmarva Educational’s WTOD, Toledo; and Pan American Broadcasting’s KDAZ, Albuquerque…..Cumulus Media and Imperative Entertainment dropped the new, 12-part podcast series, “The Agent,” about the remarkable true story of Jack Barsky, the longest-surviving known member of the KGB illegals program operated during the height of the Cold War. Barsky hid in plain sight in America for 10 years, all the while leading dual lives on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. On one fateful day, he was confronted with an impossible choice…..Audacy’s C13Originals announces the launch of the investigative documentary franchise, “Gone South.” Season one is set in a rural and corruption-plagued parish outside New Orleans and explores the unsolved murder of a crusading sex crimes prosecutor named Margaret Coon who was killed in 1987 while jogging with her dog through an exclusive subdivision in St. Tammany Parish. Thirty-four years later, the crime remains unsolved, but not forgotten…..NASCAR will crown four champions this weekend (11/5-7) at Phoenix Raceway and Motor Racing Network will be there. MRN will produce 14 hours of championship quality coverage, including play-by-play for four races over the weekend. MRN president Chris Schwartz says, “The Motor Racing Network team has produced 300-plus hours of content over the 10-month NASCAR season and it’s time to crown a champion. Our producers and on-air talent will get a well-earned break over the next few months before we begin preparations for the 64th annual Daytona 500 in February of 2022.”
Election Results, Fed Eases Stimulus, Supply Chain/Inflation, COP26 Summit, COVID-19, China Military Aggression, and Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/3). The results of Tuesday’s elections that saw Republican Glenn Youngkin win the governor’s seat in Virginia and speculation about what it means for the 2022 mid-term elections; the Fed announces it will taper its stimulus program that’s been assisting Americans during the pandemic; the broken supply chain, the spate of thefts from stalled shipping containers and the inflationary effects on retail prices; the COP26 Summit in Glasgow and the debate over combating climate change; the rate of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., vaccines for kids and mask & vaccine mandates; China’s military aggression toward Taiwan; and the trial of Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
October 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three
October 2021 PPM Data – Information for the October 2021 ratings period has been released for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.
Nielsen Audio’s October 2021 sweep covered September 16 – October 13.
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 September 2021 – October 2021 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 5.8 – 5.5, -.3, locked in fourth-place
iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 3.2 – 3.1, -.1, #15 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 8.1 – 7.8, -.3, #1 to #2 and KOPB’s internet stream 1.7 – 2.8, +1.1, #19 to #17
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KLTH, first month, 7.2 – 8.1, +.9
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk KOPB’s internet stream (+1.1)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: country KWJJ (-1.0)
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” (Carolina Panthers) 4.7 – 3.9, -.8, #8 to #11
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” .9 – 1.0, +.1, remains at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 3.4 – 3.8, +.4, #13 to #12
South Carolina Educational Television Commission’s WNSC .5 – .7, +.2, unchanged at #20
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group urban contemporary WPEG, first month, 5.5 – 6.6, +1.1
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: country WKKT (+1.2)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic rock WRFX (-1.4)
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” 5.0 – 3.8, -1.2, seventh to tenth
Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #17 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 3.6 – 2.8, -.8, #11 to #13
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies KONO-FM, first month, 6.7 – 7.2, +.5
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KQXT (+1.0)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WOAI (-1.2)
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 9.8 – 8.6, -1.2, #1 and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 3.4 – 3.2, -.2, #12 to #13
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” .5 – .8, +.3, #21 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio’s KXJZ 6.1 – 5.4, -.7, fourth to fifth
Number One 6+: news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM, fourth straight month, 9.8 – 8.6, -1.2
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: urban-rhythmic oldies KHYL (+1.4)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk KFBK AM & KFBK-FM (-1.2)
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 4.7 – 4.4, -.3, sixth to ninth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” (Pirates) 8.8 – 8.5, -.3, second to third
Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 3.8 – 2.9, -.9, #11 to #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WDVE, fifth consecutive month, 10.4 – 10.8, +.4
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WWSW (+2.0)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WESA (-.9)
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio” 8.2 – 9.9, +1.7, #1
iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 6.3 – 6.8, +.5, fourth to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.7 – 3.4, -1.3, seventh to tenth
Number One 6+: news/talk KSL, second straight month, 8.2 – 9.9, +1.7
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: news/talk KSL (+1.7)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KODJ (-1.8)
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KXNT “News Talk 840” flat at 1.9, repeats at #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies KKLZ, first month, 7.3 – 9.6, +2.3
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KKLZ (+2.3)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary KSNE (-1.5)
ORLANDO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 6.1 – 5.7, -.4, seventh to ninth
Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 2.5 – 2.6, +.1, #15 to #13
iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.5 – 1.4, -.1, repeats at #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” 1.7 – 1.8, +.1, remains at #17
Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE 2.7 – 2.3, -.4, #13 to #15
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group urban AC WCFB, first month, 7.5 – 7.9, +.4
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: Spanish contemporary WOEX (+2.1)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic rock WMMO (-1.2)
CINCINNATI
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” (Reds) 14.5 – 13.2, -1.3, #1 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 4.5 – 5.5, +1.0, seventh to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” (Bengals) 1.3 – 1.4, +.1, repeats at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU 3.8 – 3.3, -.5, stays at #11
Number One 6+: news/talk WLW seventh successive month, 14.5 – 13.2, -1.3
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic rock WOFX (+1.3)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WLW (-1.3)
CLEVELAND
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Indians) 6.6 – 5.4, -1.2, repeats in eighth-place
News: iHeartMedia-owned WMMS-HD2 “BIN 99.1 Because Truth Matters” .1 – .2, +.1, #19 to #18
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” (Browns) 3.4 – 4.3, +.9, tenth to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream-owned WCPN 3.0 – 3.3, +.3, #13 to #12
Kent State University’s WKSU .7 – .9, +.2, #17 to #16
Number One 6+: Audacy classic rock WNCX fourth successive month, 9.6 – 11.1, +1.5
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic rock WNCX (+1.5)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: news/talk WTAM (-1.2)
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 4.5 – 4.6, +.1, fifth to seventh and cluster-mate KMBZ-AM “Talk 980 AM” unchanged at .9, remains at #20
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” (Royals) 2.8 – 2.6, -.2, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri’s KCUR 5.7 – 5.9, +.2, locked at #3
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, first month, 7.6 – 8.6, +1.0
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: classic rock KCFX (+1.0)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KCMO-FM (-1.7)
COLUMBUS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 6.9 – 5.9, -1.0, fourth to sixth
News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” steady at .1, #20 to #19
Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” 8.1 – 10.1*, +2.0, #1 and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” .5 – .6, +.1, #16 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 7.9 – 7.3, -.6, second to third
Number One 6+: sports talk WBNS-FM, second successive month, 8.1 – 10.1, +2.0
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Increase: sports talk WBNS-FM (+2.0)
Largest 6+ September 2021 – October 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WSNY (-1.6)
*In the 36 PPM-markets whose October 2021 data we’ve analyzed thus far, WBNS-FM is the only sports talk station to reach double-digits (10.1, 6+).
Up next: October 2021 overviews for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.