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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
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
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)
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December 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
December 2021 PPM Data – Information for the December 2021 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
Nielsen Audio’s December 2021 sweep covered November 11 – December 8.
Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are November 2021 – December 2021 (6+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 5.0 – 5.3, +.3, fifth to sixth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 2.0 – 2.4, +.4, #16 to #13
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 6.9 – 6.8, -.1, repeats in third-place
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, tenth consecutive month, 8.0 – 8.7, +.7
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KKMJ (+1.4)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: country KVET-FM (-1.3)
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 7.3 – 7.0, -.3, fourth to third
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” steady at 2.9, repeats at #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” (Carolina Hurricanes) 2.6 – 2.5, -.1, flat at #14
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 8.1 – 8.5, +.4, #1
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WUNC, fourteenth consecutive month, 8.1 – 8.5, +.4
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: alternative WDCG-HD2 (+1.3)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: urban AC WFXC (-.7)
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 7.8 – 8.1, +.3, second to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Colts and Pacers) 7.5 – 4.2, -.3.3, third to seventh
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” .6 – .9, +.3, #20 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting’s WFYI 7.1 – 6.8, -.3, sixth to fifth
Number One 6+: Emmis adult contemporary WYXB, first month, 7.2 – 10.7 +3.5
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WYXB (+3.5)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: sports talk WIBC-HD2 (-3.3)*
*Represents the largest November 2021 – December 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” unchanged at 10.3, #1
Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Green Bay Packers and Bucks) 7.6 – 7.1, -.5, second to fourth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.9 – 1.8, -.1, #15 to #16
Audacy-owned WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” 1.3 – 1.0, -.3, #16 to #17
Good Karma Brands’ WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” .9 – .7, -.2, #17 to #19
iHeartMedia-owned WOKY “The Big 920” flat at .6, stays at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.2 – 4.1, -.1, locked in tenth-place
Wisconsin Educational Communications Board’s WHAD .7 – .6, -.1, #19 to #20
Number One 6+: news/talk WISN, second month in a row, steady at 10.3
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase:; urban contemporary WXSS-HD2 (+1.6)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: rock WHQG (-.7)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 5.9 – 5.3, -.6, fifth to eighth
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 2.5 – 2.0, -.5, #14 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” (Tennessee Titans) 5.5 – 5.2, -.3, tenth to ninth
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” (Predators) 1.2 – 1.0, -.2, remains at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 5.7 – 5.8, +.1, eighth to fifth
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult contemporary WJXA, first month, 5.8 – 8.6, +2.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WJXA (+2.8)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: classic rock WNRQ (-2.2)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 5.2 – 5.8, +.6, anchored at #5
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” .8 – 1.1, +.3, #19 to #15
News – Talk: iHeartMedia’s WBZ-AM “1030 News Radio” 1.5 – 1.3, -.2, #12 to #14
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins) unchanged at 4.0, ninth to seventh
Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 4.4 – 3.6, -.8, seventh to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: Rhode Island Public Radio-owned WNPN 3.0 – 2.4, -.6, repeats in tenth-place
WGBH Educational Foundation’s WGBH 2.4 – 2.3, -.1, continues at #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, fifth straight month, 11.3 – 10.5, -.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WWLI (+2.4)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: CHR WPRO-FM (-1.2)
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.8 – 2.1, -.7, #12 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.1 – 1.2, +.1, repeats at #19
Sinclair-owned WTAR “Sports Radio 850” .5 – .4, -.1, flat at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, 38th consecutive month, 11.0 – 10.2, -.8
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: rhythmic hot AC WMOV (+3.8)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: adult hits WNOB (-1.6)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 8.0 – 8.7, +.7, repeats in third-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” flat at .4, remains at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 3.0 – 3.3, +.3, #12 to #10
Number One 6+: Renda Broadcasting adult contemporary WEJZ, first month, 8.7 – 10.8, +2.1
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WEJZ (+2.1)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease (Tie): CHR WAPE and contemporary Christian WCRJ (-1.1)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 2.4 – 1.8, -.6, #12 to #15
iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” (also) 2.4 – 1.8, -.6, #12 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 2.7 – 3.0, +.3, ninth to seventh
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting classic hits-oldies WEAT, first month, 6.7 – 9.4, +2.7
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WEAT (+2.7)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: adult contemporary WOLL (-2.3)
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 4.6 – 4.1, -.5, locked in seventh-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Curtis Media Group-owned WSJS & WPCM 600 AM & 920 AM” unchanged at .4, #16 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 3.7 – 4.1, +.4, ninth to seventh
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.5 – 1.9, +.4, anchored at #13
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, seventh month in a row, 12.1 – 13.0, +.9
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WMAG (+4.1)**
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: adult hits WSMW and classic rock WKRR (-1.1)
**Represents a tie for the largest November 2021 – December 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 3.8 – 3.2, -.6, anchored in tenth-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: (Three) Audacy cluster-mates WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” (Grizzlies) 4.2 – 4.4, +.2, eighth to seventh; WMFS’ internet stream flat at .5, #17 to #18; and WMC-AM “ESPN 790 AM” steady at .2, continues at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications’ WKNO 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, #12 to #13
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC KJMS, tenth consecutive month, 12.0 – 11.3, -.7
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WRVR (+3.6)
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease: hot AC WMC-FM (-1.0)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 5.7 – 5.2, -.5, continues in seventh-place
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” .8 – .9, +.1, #14 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WUCS “97.9 ESPN” .8 – .9, +.1, #14 to #15
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications’ WNPR 7.0 – 7.1, +.1, locked in third-place
New England Public Media’s WFCR unchanged at .4, #16 to #17
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 21st successive month, 10.8 – 14.9, +4.1
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WRCH (+4.1)**
Largest 6+ November 2021 – December 2021 Decrease (Tie): classic rock WDRC-FM and alternative WMRQ (-.8)
**Represents a tie for the largest November 2021 – December 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.
November 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
November 2021 PPM Data – Information for the November 2021 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
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+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 5.2 – 5.0, -.2, fourth to fifth
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 1.9 – 2.0, +.1, unchanged at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 7.4 – 6.9, -.5, second to third
Number One 6+: Waterloo Media-operated adult hits KBPA, ninth consecutive month, 9.0 – 8.0, -1.0
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase (Tie): adult contemporary KKMJ and Spanish adult hits KLJA (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: adult hits KBPA (-1.0)
RALEIGH
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 6.3 – 7.3, +1.0, continues in fourth-place
Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 2.2 – 2.9, +.7, #15 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” (Carolina Hurricanes) flat at 2.6, steady at #14
Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 9.2 – 8.1, -1.1, #1
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WUNC, thirteenth consecutive month, 9.2 – 8.1, -1.1
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: gospel WNNL (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WUNC (-1.1)
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 7.2 – 7.8, +.6, fifth to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Colts and Pacers) 5.1 – 7.5, +.2.4, eighth to third
iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” .5 – .6, +.1, remains at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting’s WFYI 6.0 – 7.1, +1.1, stays in sixth-place
Number One 6+: Cumulus Media adult hits WJJK, tenth successive month, 9.0 – 9.6 +.6
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: sports talk WIBC-HD2 (+2.4)*
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: country WLHK (-1.8)
*Represents the largest October 2021 – November 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 9.3 – 10.3, +1.0, second to first
Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Green Bay Packers and Bucks) 9.8 – 7.6, -2.2, first to second
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.8 – 1.9, +.1, locked at #15
Audacy-owned WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” 1.0 – 1.3, +.3, #17 to #16
Good Karma Brands’ WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” .8 – .9, +.1, #18 to #17
iHeartMedia-owned WOKY “The Big 920” .8 – .6, -.2, #18 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.1 – 4.2, +.1, repeats at #10
Wisconsin Educational Communications Board’s WHAD .8 – .7, -.1, #18 to #19
Number One 6+: news/talk WISN, first month, 9.3 – 10.3, +1.0
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase:; CHR WXSS (+1.5)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: news/talk WTMJ (-2.2)
NASHVILLE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 7.3 – 5.9, -1.4, second to fifth
iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” steady at 2.5, #15 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” (Tennessee Titans) 6.0 – 5.5, -.5, seventh to tenth
Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” (Predators) flat at 1.2, repeats at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 4.9 – 5.7, +.8, ninth to eighth
Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult hits WCJK, eleventh consecutive month, 7.8 – 8.4, +.6
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: country WSIX (+1.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: news/talk WWTN (-1.4)
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 5.1 – 5.2, +.1, remains in fifth-place
iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” .7 – .8, +.1, #20 to #19
News – Talk: iHeartMedia’s WBZ-AM “1030 News Radio” flat at 1.5, steady at #12
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 4.3 – 4.4, +.1, repeats at #7
Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins) 5.0 – 4.0, -1.0, sixth to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: Rhode Island Public Radio-owned WNPN 2.2 – 3.0, +.8, #11 to #10
WGBH Educational Foundation’s WGBH 2.5 – 2.4, -.1, #10 to #11
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia rock WHJY, fourth straight month, 13.9 – 11.3, -2.6
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WWLI (+1.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: rock WHJY (-2.6)**
**Represents the largest October 2021 – November 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
NORFOLK
News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.6 – 2.8, +.2, #14 to #12
News: iHeartMedia-owned WNOH “BIN 105.3 Because Truth Matters” .8 – .5, -.3, repeats at #20
Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group’s WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.2 – 1.1, -.1, #18 to #19
Sinclair-owned WTAR “Sports Radio 850” flat at .5, #21 to #20
Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WVKL, 37th consecutive month, 10.6 – 11.0,+.4
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classic rock WAFX (+1.2)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: adult hits WNOB (-1.4)
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 8.2 – 8.0, -.2, second to third
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM”.6 – .4, -.2, repeats at #18
Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT 4.1 – 3.0, -1.1, #9 to #12
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WJGL, first month, 7.9 – 9.4, +1.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WJGL (+1.5)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WJCT (-1.1)
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 2.1 – 2.4, +.3, #13 to #12
iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” 2.9 – 2.4, -.5, #9 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 3.4 – 2.7, -.7, sixth to ninth
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC WRMF, second month in a row, 9.2 – 9.7, +.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: country WIRK (+.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: contemporary Christian WAYF (-.8)
GREENSBORO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 4.5 – 4.6, +.1, continues in seventh-place
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Curtis Media Group-owned WSJS & WPCM 600 AM & 920 AM” steady at .4, flat at #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 2.9 – 3.7, +.8, tenth to ninth
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.7 – 1.5, -.2, stays at #13
Number One 6+: Audacy urban AC WQMG, sixth month in a row, 11.9 – 12.1, +.2
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: public radio news/talk WFDD (+.8)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: CHR WKZL (-.3)
MEMPHIS
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 3.6 – 3.8, +.2, repeats at #10
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy cluster-mates WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” (Grizzlies) 4.1 – 4.2, +.1, ninth to eighth; WMFS’ internet stream .3 – .5, +.2, #18 to #17; and WMC-AM “ESPN 790 AM” .3 – .2, -.1, #18 to #19
Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications’ WKNO 2.1 – 2.6, +.5, #13 to #12
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia urban AC KJMS, ninth consecutive month, 11.3 – 12.0, +.7
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: urban AC KJMS (+.7)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease (Tie): urban-rhythmic oldies WRBO and similarly-formatted WDIA (-.9)
HARTFORD
News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” 6.0 – 5.7, -.3, repeats in seventh-place
Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” flat at .8, stays at #14
iHeartMedia’s WPOP “News Radio 1410 AM & 100.9 FM” locked at .2, carries on at #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WUCS “97.9 ESPN” unchanged at .8, remains at #14
Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications’ WNPR 7.4 – 7.0, -.4, anchored at #3
New England Public Media’s WFCR flat at .4, repeats at #16
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 20th successive month, 10.3 – 10.8, +.5
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WHCN (+1.0)
Largest 6+ October 2021 – November 2021 Decrease: CHR WKSS (-.9)
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