December 2023 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four
December 2023 PPM Data – Information for the December 2023 survey period (November 9 – December 6) has been released for Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included here is that they be a Nielsen Audiosubscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NFL; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are November 2023 – December 2023 (6+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk
KLBJ-AM 4.3 – 4.6, #6 – #5
KJCE .3 – .3, #28 – #29
News
None
Sports Talk
KVET-AM 1.0 – 1.4, #22 – #18
KTAE 1.0 – 1.0, #22 – #22
KBPA-HD2 .5 – .8, #27 – #24
Public Radio News/Talk
KUT 5.8 – 5.1, #4 – #4
KUT-HD2 DNA – .1, DNA – #33
RALEIGH
News/Talk
WTKK 6.9 – 6.0, #3 – #4
WPTF .8 – .8, #19 – #20
News
WRAL-HD3 .3 – .3, #24 – #24
Sports Talk
WCMC-FM 3.0 – 3.3, #12 – #12 (Carolina Hurricanes)
Public Radio News/Talk
WUNC 9.8 – 8.8, repeats at #1
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk
WIBC 7.3 – 5.3, #2 – #7
News
WOLT-HD2 DNA – .2, DNA – #25
Sports Talk
WIBC-HD2 4.0 – 3.5, #12 – #12 (Colts)
WNDE 1.0 – .9, #20 – #19
WXNT .1 –.2, #24 – #25
Public Radio News/Talk
WFYI 4.3 – 4.2, #11 – #10
Notes: News/talk WIBC’s -2.0 (7.3 – 5.3) represents Indianapolis’ largest November 2023 – December 2023 decrease.
Sports talk WFNI (DNA – DNA) is the flagship of the Pacers.
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk
WISN 10.7 – 9.6, third consecutive month at #1
WTMJ 7.7 – 7.6, #2 – #3
WLIP .2 – .2, #23 – #23
WRJN DNA – .1, DNA – #27
News
None
Sports Talk
WRNW 2.8 – 3.4, #14 – #13 (Green Bay Packers)
WKTI 1.2 – 1.3, #19 – #18
WSSP .2 – .2, #23 – #23
WOKY .3 – .1, #22 – #27
Public Radio News/Talk
WUWM 3.1 – 2.7, #12 – #14
WHAD 1.6 – .7, #17 – #21
WGKB .1 – .1, #27 – #27
WHAD Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
NASHVILLE
News/Talk
WWTN 5.7 – 4.3, #5 – #9
WLAC 1.5 – 1.5, #19 – #19
News
WNRQ-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WGFX 7.4 – 7.3, #3 – #3 (Tennessee Titans)
WPRT 2.0 – 1.6, #18 – #18 (Predators)
Public Radio News/Talk
WPLN 4.4 – 4.0, #10 – #11
WPLN-HD3 Stream .2 – .1, #23 – #23
Notes: News/talk WWTN’s -1.4 (5.7 – 4.3) represents Nashville’s largest November 2023 – December 2023 decrease.
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk
WPRO-AM 6.8 – 6.4, #5 – #5
WHJJ .5 – .8, #16 – #15
News
None
Sports Talk
WBZ-FM 3.4 – 3.2, #9 – #8
WVEI 2.0 – 2.3, #11 – #11
WPRV DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WGBH 2.0 – 2.1, #11 – #12
WNPN 1.6 – 1.5, eighth straight month at #14
WCAI .1 – .1, #20 – #20
NORFOLK
News/Talk
WNIS 3.0 – 2.5, #13 – #11
WGH-FM HD2 .2 – .2, #23 – #23
News
WNOH .3 – .3, #20 – #20
Sports Talk
WVSP 2.4 – 1.7, #14 – #15
WTAR .3 – .3, #20 – #20
WGH-AM .2 – .2, #23 – #23
Public Radio News/Talk
None
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk
WOKV-FM 8.3 – 6.8, #3 – #5
News
None
Sports Talk
WOKV-AM .3 – .4, #21 – #21
Public Radio News/Talk
WJCT 2.4 – 2.1, #13 – #13
Notes: News/talk WOKV-FM’s -1.5 (8.3 – 6.8) represents Jacksonville’s largest November 2023 – December 2023 decrease.
Sports talk WJXL-AM (DNA – DNA); sports talk WJXL-FM (DNA – DNA); and country WGNE are the flagships of the Jaguars.
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk
WFTL 2.7 – 2.5, #9 – #9
WZZR 2.0 – 1.2 #11 – #13
WJNO 1.2 – .7, #15 – #15
News
None
Sports Talk
WMEN .5 – .5, #16 – #16
WBZT .3 – .4, #18 – #18
Public Radio News/Talk
WLRN 2.9 – 2.0, #8 – #11
WLRN-HD2 Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
GREENSBORO
News/Talk
WPTI 4.4 – 3.5 #8 – #9
News
None
Sports Talk
None
Public Radio News/Talk
WFDD 3.6 – 4.0, #9 – #7
WUNC 1.5 – 1.7, #14 – #14
MEMPHIS
News/Talk
WREC 2.4 – 1.8, #9 – #10
KWAM .4 – .4, #13 – #13
News
None
Sports Talk
WMFS 2.8 – 2.6, #7 – #7 (Grizzlies)
WMFS Stream .2 – .2, #15 – #15 (Grizzlies)
Public Radio News/Talk
WKNO 2.0 – 1.8, #11 – #10
WKNO-HD2 DNA – .2, DNA – #15
HARTFORD
News/Talk
WTIC-AM 4.8 – 5.3, #6 – #5
WDRC-AM 1.9 – 1.6, #15 – #15
WTIC-AM Stream .6 – .4, after five consecutive months at #17, slips to #20
WPOP .2 – DNA, #23 – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
WUCS 2.3 – 2.5, #13 – #12
Public Radio News/Talk
WNPR 4.0 – 4.3, #9 – #9
WFCR .6 – .6, #17 – #17
told by Audacy management he’s being let go as the company is looking for a change in middays and wants a “less caller-driven show.” Kentera adds, “I prepare like crazy, I think my show is good, well-received, so I was stunned when I was told I was being fired.” The 65-year-old Kentera has been in radio for 40 years, the last four with KWFN-FM and says he does not plan to retire. “I’m going to look for an opportunity in sports… in or out of the radio business. I’m not done yet.” 
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most recently served as executive director of news with a focus on broadcast, digital content, and streaming content. CMG EVP of content, product, innovation, and research Marian Pittman says, “Misti understands CMG’s pursuit of journalism excellence. Her knowledge of multi-platform content strategies and 
audience insights makes us better every day. She exemplifies the power of dedication and what it takes to be the best.” In his new role as VP of strategy & operations, Jordan Cipala will be responsible for evaluating business development opportunities, bolstering CMG’s market-intelligence capabilities, managing M&A and integration efforts, and supporting more streamlined collaboration and execution across CMG’s business units. CMG president and CEO Dan York comments, “Jordan has been an indispensable member of the CMG team in leading our annual strategic planning process, supporting our Board interactions, and operationalizing our M&A efforts. We’re thrilled to promote from within and reward his invaluable expertise and dedication to CMG’s future and continued evolution.”
president & executive editor Jay Wallace on editorial. Lauren Petterson assumes Klarman’s former role as president of FOX Nation while also continuing as president of talent development and will relinquish her role as president of FOX Business Network. She reports dually to Scott on talent development and Klarman on FOX Nation. Jay Wallace assumes oversight of FBN and continues reporting to Scott. Additionally, Megan Albano is named EVP of morning programming & program development and Gavin Hadden is named SVP of FOX Nation. Suzanne Scott says, “As we move our thriving business forward, we are reimagining the roles of some of our most talented executives to solidify our incredibly successful digital platforms for further growth and expansion. Jason, Lauren, Porter, Megan, and Gavin are each uniquely suited for these positions, and I am confident they will grow each of their respective areas of FOX News Media to new heights.”
Republican New York 3rd Congressional District representative George Santos appeared on Frank Morano’s “The Other Side of Midnight” program on Red Apple Media’s WABC, New York. Santos tells Morano that he’s writing a book that will detail everything that’s happened to him during his time in Congress. Morano tells TALKERS Santos “went off on his colleagues, says he’s making a ton of money on Cameo and will one day return to Congress.” 
received a substantially final form of agreement with respect to a consensual transaction relating to the Issuer’s funded indebtedness satisfactory to such lenders on or before December 15, 2023, the grace period extension expires after 45 calendar days. This is relevant to the following Credit Facility interest payments: approximately $17,000,000 originally due on October 31, 2023; approximately $785,592 originally due on November 8, 2023; and approximately $1,125,000 originally due on December 28, 2023. Regarding the Receivables Facility Amendment, it amends the cross-default that would otherwise occur under the Receivables Facility in respect of certain defaults in the payment of interest under the Credit Facility, with the effect that such interest payment defaults will not result in an event of default under the Receivables Facility until the expiration of the 68 or 45 calendar day grace periods… and extends certain related covenant accommodations with respect to the Company’s liquidity position through January 7, 2024.”
“Most registered voters avoid the news at least some of the time. Of those who disengage, over half avoid national politics coverage,” according to the “
during its time as an FM talk station. KZOK says in its announcement of Bonaduce’s retirement, “Danny’s career in the limelight began at an early age, starting with appearances on ‘Bewitched’ in 1969 that landed him the role of Danny Partridge on the ‘Partridge Show’ from 1970 to 1974. Later, Danny would appear in Corvette Summer with Mark Hamill and many cameo appearances on TV and movies over the years.” He says, “I am the luckiest guy in entertainment. I joined the actors union at age three and with little interruption, I have worked in the industry I love for 60 years. I loved almost every minute of it. I want to thank the loyal fans who have followed me throughout my career, including the last 12 based in Seattle. Thank you to iHeartRadio for believing in me, to my on-air partner Sarah for putting up with me. My thanks to Paul Anderson, my agent for decades who has been my steady guide and business partner.”
five, with The New York Times’ “The Daily” remaining in first place. NPR’s “Up First” is #2 and NBC News’ “Dateline NBC” is #3. Commercial radio-related podcasts of note in the top 20 include The Daily Wire’s “The Ben Shapiro Show” – down two spots to #8 – and Dan Bongino’s “The Dan Bongino Show” – down two spots to #11. FOX Audio Network’s “FOX News Hourly Update” slipped one place to #16.
issued the following statement: “Regional VP Brian Lang, who manages all of Townsquare’s stations in New Jersey, explains that the company earlier consolidated leadership in sales, promotions, finance, and engineering for the Trenton-Princeton and Monmouth-Ocean markets. Now it has also aligned content for those markets under Sam Gagliardi as VP of content. Gagliardi, who goes by the name Sam Elliot on the air, earlier served as general manager of Northern Lights Broadcasting in Minneapolis-St. Paul.”
as morning drive news anchor for the “Dallas’ Morning News” program co-hosted by Ernie Brown and Hal Jay. She begins her new position in January. 
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November 2023 PPM Data – Information for the November 2023 survey period (October 12 – November 8) has been released for Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford.
McCaffrey has been co-host of the “Murph and Mac” show with Brian Murphy, who appears to still be employed with the station. The dismissal of Santangelo spells the end of the evening call-in show that’s been part of the station for the past 51 years. Station program director Adam Copeland– who also co-hosts the afternoon show with Tom Tolbert – said on the program, “It’s been a really difficult day. I love this building, I love this station, I love working with you, Tom, and I’ve listened to you for years. I love a lot of people. I love the guys we let go of today. I’m looking forward to the future, but I really think we need to tip our cap and applaud the work that those guys have done.” 
November 2023 PPM Data – Information for the November 2023 ratings period (October 12 – November 8) has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey).
AM/FM radio listeners are 39% more likely to pay $301+ to have their taxes prepared and show greater familiarity, interest, consideration, and usage of tax category brands; 2) AM/FM radio ads drive site traffic for tax preparation brands: In the LeadsRx attribution study of a tax preparation service’s multi-wave campaign, AM/FM radio generated between a 43% to 47% increase in website traffic; 3) Branding early and often in tax preparation service ads drives more site traffic: LeadsRx found the top three creative executions that drove site traffic for a tax preparation service had the marketer’s brand name within the first five seconds of the ad; and 4) compared to other radio formats, a 2023 tax prep campaign on news/talk and sports stations realized a higher percentage share of interactions than the percentage share of their Nielsen ad impressions. 
vs. Blue State Debate” will air on FNC from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm (and simulcast on FOX News Radio) with a half-hour, post-debate analysis featuring Hannity and a panel of guests. FNC says, “Focusing on the major issues impacting the country, the debate will examine the vastly different approaches the two governors have and offer insights into their political philosophies as well as ambitions for the nation. Throughout the debate, Hannity will highlight a variety of issues in each state, including the economy, the border, immigration, crime, and inflation. Presented without an audience, the governors will have equal opportunity to respond and address each issue.”