September 2022 PPM Data – Information for the September 2022 sweep has been released for Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
Nielsen Audio’s September 2022 sweep covered August 18 – September 14.
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 August 2022 – September 2022 (6+).
Note: The NFL season kicked off September 8; NFL – and MLB – flagships are noted where applicable.
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” 3.9 – 4.5, +.6, eighth to seventh
News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 8.0 – 8.1, +.1, repeats in the runner-up slot
Audacy-owned business news WDCH “Bloomberg 99.1 FM” .6 – .8, +.2, steady at #20
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” (Nationals) 2.8 – 2.6, -.2, continues at #15
Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 11.6 – 11.1, -.5, #1
Number One 6+: public radio news/talk WAMU, ninth month in succession, 11.6 – 11.1, -.5
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian WGTS (+.7)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease (Tie): urban AC WHUR and classic hits-oldies WIAD (-.8)
BOSTON
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 4.3 – 3.8, -.5, seventh to ninth
News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 4.6 – 5.3, +.7, sixth to fifth
Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots) 7.5 – 7.3, -.2, first to second
Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” (Red Sox) 3.9 – 4.0, +.1, tenth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 3.5 – 4.0, +.5, #11 to #7
WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.6 – 2.3, -.3, #17 to #19
Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group classic hits-oldies WROR, first month, 7.2 – 7.4, +.2
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: country WBWL (+.9)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: hot AC WWBX (-.7)
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 2.9 – 3.4, +.5, #12 to #9
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WFEZ, second consecutive month, 8.5 – 8.3, -.2
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: urban contemporary WMIB (+.6)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: urban AC WHQT (-.8)
SEATTLE
News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” (Seahawks) 6.1 – 6.6, +.5, fourth to third
News: Lotus Communications’ KNWN-AM & KNWN-FM “Northwest News Radio” 3.4 – 3.5, +.1, anchored at #14
Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Mariners, Seahawks) 6.2 – 7.0, +.8, third to first
Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 4.9 – 4.3, -.6, sixth to seventh
Number One 6+: sports talk KIRO-AM, first month, 6.2 – 7.0, +.8
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase (Tie): sports talk KIRO-AM and alternative KEXP (+.8)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: adult contemporary KSWD (-1.3)
DETROIT
News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 3.2 – 3.5, +.3, locked at #13
News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” (Pistons) 5.1 – 4.6, -.5, repeats in eighth-place
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Tigers, Lions) 5.3 – 5.6, +.3, sixth to fourth and WXYT-FM’s internet stream, 1.5 – 1.9, +.4, steady at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Michigan-owned WUOM 1.7 – 2.1, +.4, #19 to #17
Number One 6+: Audacy classic hits-oldies WOMC, first month, 6.5 – 7.5, +1.0
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: classic hits-oldies WOMC (+1.0)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: urban contemporary WJLB (-2.8)*
*Represents the largest August 2022 – September 2022 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets – as well as the previous 12-PPM markets
PHOENIX
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 3.9 – 3.5, -.4, ninth to tenth
Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” (Arizona Cardinals) 2.7 – 2.6, -.1, #18 to #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KMVP-FM “98.7 Arizona’s Sports Station” (Arizona Diamondbacks) 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, remains at #20
Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College-owned KJZZ 6.2 – 7.3, +1.1, repeats in the runner-up slot
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, sixth month in a row, 6.7 – 7.6, +.9
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: public radio news/talk KJZZ (+1.1)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KOAI (-.7)
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Minnesota Twins) 4.8 – 5.6, +.8, tenth to seventh
iHeartMedia’s KTLK-AM “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 3.0 – 3.1, +.1, #17 to #15
Hubbard Broadcasting-owned KTMY “My Talk 107.1” 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, flat at #15
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” (Minnesota Vikings) 5.5 – 6.7, +1.2, seventh to third
Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 5.9 – 6.2, +.3, locked in fifth-place
Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KQQL, third month in a row, 8.2 – 8.1, -.1
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: sports talk KFXN (+1.2)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: hot AC KSTP-FM (-1.1)
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 3.4 – 5.0, +1.6, #11 to #4
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KWFN “97.3 The Fan” (Padres) 2.3 – 1.9, -.4, #15 to #17
Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University’s KPBS 5.4 – 5.6, +.2, fourth to third
Number One 6+: Local Media San Diego adult hits KFBG, sixth consecutive month, 8.8 – 8.1, -.7
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: rhythmic hot AC XHRM (+1.7)**
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: CHR KHTS (-1.1)
*Represents the largest August 2022 – September 2022 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets
TAMPA
News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 4.3 – 4.2, -.1, ninth to eighth
iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” flat at 2.7, #13 to #16
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” (Rays) 1.6 – 2.1, +.5, remains at #19
Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida’s WUSF 2.7 – 2.2, -.5, #13 to #18
Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV, thirteenth month in succession, 9.0 – 9.1, +.1
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: contemporary Christian WCIE (+1.3)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: CHR WFLZ (-.9)
DENVER
News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KOA “News Radio 850” (Colorado Rockies, Broncos) 2.6 – 2.4, -.2, #15 to #17 and co-owned KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.4 – 2.1, -.3, #16 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” 2.9 – 3.3, +.4, #12 to #10
Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.0 – 3.9, -.1, flat at #9
Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOSI, second successive month, 7.1 – 6.3, -.8
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: triple A KBCO (+.9)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: country KYGO (-1.1)
BALTIMORE
News/Talk: Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” (Orioles, Ravens) 3.7– 3.8, +.1, tenth to ninth
WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” flat at 1.7, unchanged at #17
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” 4.1 – 4.2, +.1, eighth to seventh
Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation-owned WYPR 3.8 – 3.3, -.5, #9 to #11
Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WLIF, first month, 8.1 – 9.5, +1.4
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: adult contemporary WLIF (+1.4)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: urban AC WWIN-FM (-1.1)
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk: Audacy’s KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” (Cardinals) 4.9 – 6.5, +1.6, tenth to fifth and cluster-mate KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 2.0 – 1.7, -.3, flat at #16
iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-FM “104.9 The Patriot” .9 – 1.0, +.1, #19 to #18
News: None in the top twenty
Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” 4.1 – 3.6, -.5, continues at #11
Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 3.5 – 3.0, -.5, #12 to #14
Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting alternative KPNT, second month in a row, 10.0 – 9.2, -.8
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Increase: news/talk KMOX (+1.6)
Largest 6+ August 2022 – September 2022 Decrease: alternative KPNT (-.8)
Up next: September 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