June 2022 PPM Data – Information for the June 2022 sweep has been released for Washington, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Louis.
Nielsen Audio’s June 2022 sweep covered May 26 – June 22.
TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.
Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.
All comparisons noted are May 2022 – June 2022 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” 3.9 – 4.1, +.2, tenth to seventh
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 7.8 – 6.9, -.9, locked in third-place
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) 3.4 – 3.7, +.3, #13 to #10
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 10.1 – 10.2, +.1, #1
Pacifica’s public radio news/talk-jazz hybrid KPFW .6 – .7, +.1, steady at #19
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WAMU, sixth month in succession, 10.1 – 10.2, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian WGTS (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease (Tie): news WTOP & WTLP and rhythmic CHR WPGC-FM (-.9)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 4.2 – 3.4, -.8, #8 to #11
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” flat at 4.8, repeats in sixth-place
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” 9.8 – 7.3, -2.5, first to second
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) 3.6 – 3.4, -.2, #10 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 3.5 – 3.3, -.2, #11 to #13
WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.7 – 2.2, -.5, #15 to #16
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies WROR, first month, 7.8 – 8.3, +.5
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: hot AC WXLO (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk WBZ-FM (-2.5)*
*Represents the largest May 2022 – June 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
MIAMI
News/Talk: None in the top twenty
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 2.5 – 2.3, -.2, #14 to #15
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WFEZ, first month, 8.3 – 9.7, +1.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: Spanish tropical WXDJ (+1.6)**
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary WLYF (-.8)
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” 6.9 – 7.3, +.4, #1
News: Lotus Communications’ KNWN-AM & KNWN-FM “Northwest News Radio” 3.9 – 3.3, -.6, #10 to #14
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners) 3.9 – 4.6, +.7, tenth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 5.8 – 5.1, -.7, anchored in fourth-place
Number One 6+: news/talk KIRO-FM, second straight month, 6.9 – 7.3, +.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: alternative KEXP (+1.6) **
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KRWM (-1.3)
**Represents a tie for the largest May 2022 – June 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 3.1 – 3.5, +.4, remains at #13
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” (Pistons) flat at 4.5, eighth to tenth
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers) 6.2 – 5.9, -.3, stays at #4
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Michigan-owned WUOM unchanged at 2.1, #18 to #19
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOMC, sixth consecutive month, 7.4 – 7.3, -.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): urban AC WDMK; news/talk WJR; and alternative WDZH (+.4)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: urban AC WMXD (-1.4)
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 4.1 – 5.0, +.9, seventh to fourth
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” 2.5 – 2.6, +.1, #20 to #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: None in the top twenty
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 5.1 – 5.8, +.7, fourth to third
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, third month in a row, 6.7 – 6.6, -.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: hot AC KMXP (+1.2)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: sports talk KMVP-FM (-1.5)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Minnesota Twins) 4.3 – 4.1, -.2, repeats at #12
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned KTMY “My Talk 107.1” 3.3 – 3.5, +.2, #14 to #13
iHeartMedia’s KTLK-AM “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 2.8 – 2.9, +.1, #15 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” 6.3 – 5.3, -1.0, fifth to ninth
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 6.4 – 5.9, -.5, fourth to seventh
Number One 6+ (Tie): Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC KSTP-FM, sixth month in a row, 8.2 – 7.8, -.4 and Audacy adult hits KZJK, first month, 7.1 – 7.8, +.7
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): country KEEY and classic rock KQRS (+1.0)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease (Tie): contemporary Christian KTIS-FM and triple A KCMP (-1.1)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 2.8 – 3.2, +.4, continues at #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KWFN “97.3 The Fan” (Padres) 2.4 – 2.3, -.1, #15 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University’s KPBS 6.2 – 6.0, -.2, second to third
Number One 6+: Local Media San Diego adult hits KFBG, third consecutive month, 8.4 – 6.6, -1.8
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary KYXY (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: adult hits KFBG (-1.8)
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 4.5 – 4.7, +.2, repeats in seventh-place
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” 3.5 – 3.2, -.3, #11 to #12
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) flat at 2.1, anchored at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida’s WUSF 2.8 – 3.2, +.4, #17 to #12
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV, tenth month in succession, 7.8 – 7.6, -.2
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WXGL (+1.2)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: rhythmic CHR WLLD (-.9)
DENVER
News/Talk: KOA “News Radio 850” (Colorado Rockies) 2.7 – 2.5, -.2, continues at #16 and iHeartMedia cluster-mate KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, remains at #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 2.1 – 2.5, +.4, #19 to #16
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.1 – 3.8, -.3, ninth to tenth
Number One 6+ (Tie): KSE Radio Ventures classic hits-oldies KXKL, first month, 5.1 – 5.7, +.6 and Bonneville country KYGO, first month, 6.1 – 5.7, -.4
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: rhythmic CHR KQKS (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: hot AC KALC (-1.0)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 2.6 – 2.5, -.1, #11 to #12
Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” (Orioles) steady at 2.3, #15 to #14
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” 3.5 – 3.0, -.5, eighth to tenth
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation-owned WYPR unchanged at 3.4, repeats in ninth-place
Number One 6+: Radio One urban AC WWIN-FM, fifth month in a row, 9.3 – 9.4, +.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WLIF (+1.3)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: CHR WWMX (-.8)
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) steady at 4.7, #11 to #10 and cluster-mate KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 2.1 – 1.9, -.2, stays at #16
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-FM “104.9 The Patriot” 1.1 – 1.0, -.1, repeats at #19
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 5.7 – 4.3, -1.4, #9 to #11
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 2.6 – 2.5, -.1, carries on at #14
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting rock KSHE, sixth month in a row, 8.9 – 10.0, +1.1
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Increase (Tie): rock KSHE and country KSD-FM (+1.1)
Largest 6+ May 2022 – June 2022 Decrease: country WIL-FM (-1.5)
Up next: June 2022 overviews for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.
Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com