The latest Nielsen Audio PPM ratings for various radio stations across the United States have been released, offering a comprehensive look at listener preferences and station performance. Here's a breakdown of the key changes and shifts in each market, with a focus on the most notable movements and trends.
Charlotte, North Carolina
WFAE's Public News/Talk format continues to dominate, climbing 6.5 points to 7.6, marking the highest share in the station's history. iHeartMedia's WLKO and WKKT also saw gains, while WXRC's Classic Hits format attracted more listeners. However, WNKS's CHR station dipped, and WRFX's Classic Rock station experienced a yo-yo effect.
Portland, Oregon
KLTH's Classic Hits format reclaimed the top spot, swinging 8.8 points to 9.0. KOPB-FM's Public News/Talk format declined, while KKCW's AC station gained. KINK's AAA format and KQAC's All Classical Radio continued to climb, but KXJM's Rhythmic CHR station took a hit.
San Antonio, Texas
Cox Media Group's KONO-FM and KCYY saw significant gains, while KTKX's Classic Rock format slipped. KQXT's AC station and KROM's Regional Mexican format attracted more listeners. KJXK's Variety Hits and KXXM's Bilingual AC formats also gained, but KMYO's Spanish AC station declined.
Salt Lake City, Utah
KRSP's Classic Rock format dropped, while KBZN's Hot AC and KSFI's AC formats gained. KNRS's Conservative Talk format slid, but KUDD's CHR station trended up. KRCL's AAA format rose, and KLO-FM's Soft AC station gained.
Orlando, Florida
WMGF's AC format maintained its lead, while WCFB's Adult R&B station gained. WOCL's Classic Hits and WMMO's Classic Rock formats attracted more listeners. WXXL's CHR station trended up, but WOEX's Bilingual AC and WJRR's Rock formats took a hit.
Sacramento, California
KSEG's Classic Rock format moved back into the lead, while KYMX's AC format declined. KFBK's News/Talk format dipped, but KUDL's CHR station gained. KXJZ's Public News/Talk format slid, but KBEB's Soft AC and KZIS's Millennial Hits formats climbed.
Las Vegas, Nevada
KSNE's AC format jumped, while KXQQ's Rhythmic Throwbacks continued to climb. KKLZ's Classic Hits and KWNR's Country formats gained, but KLUC's CHR station fell. KWID's Regional Mexican format swung, and KCYE's Country station trended down.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WWSW's Classic Hits format regained the lead, while KDKA-FM's Sports station dropped. WRRK's Variety Hits and WDVE's Classic Rock formats tied for third. WSHH's AC station declined, but WDSY's Country station gained. WPGB's Big format dropped, and KFNZ-FM's Sports station took a hit.
Cincinnati, Ohio
WUBE's Country format gained, while WLW's News/Talk format dropped. WKRQ's Hot AC format slid, but WVXU's Public News/Talk station continued its decline. WGUC's Classical format rose, and WNKR's Oldies station gained.
Kansas City, Missouri
KMXV's CHR format gained, while KJNW's Christian AC format dropped. KQRC's Rock format tied with KCKC's Variety Hits. KMBZ-FM's News/Talk format declined, but KPRS-FM's Hip Hop station swung. KBEQ's Country format gained, but WDAF-FM's Wolf format fell.
Columbus, Ohio
WCOL's Country format rose, while WLVQ's Classic Rock format gained. WNCI's CHR format ended its skid, and WODC's Classic Hits station rebounded. WBNS-FM's Sports station slid, but WSNY's AC format declined. WTVN's News/Talk format hit a new low.
Cleveland, Ohio
WTAM's News/Talk format maintained its lead, while WMJI's Classic Hits station gained. WNCX's Classic Rock format rose, and WZAK's Adult R&B station declined. WMMS's Rock format gained, but WKRK-FM's Sports station fell. WQAL's Hot AC format dived, and WAKS-HD2's Hip Hop station took a hit.
These ratings provide valuable insights into listener preferences and station performance, highlighting the dynamic nature of the radio industry and the ongoing competition among various formats and stations.
